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14.5 | Red | France | Streaks of wild mint and thyme lend elegance to crisp blackberry and plum flavors in this freshly composed, gripping wine. It's intently mineral on the midpalate, with persistent, fine-grained tannins. Ready now it should improve through 2026 and hold further. | Tradition | null | 92 | Rhône Valley | Rasteau | null | Domaine Combe Juliere 2016 Tradition Red (Rasteau) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-combe-juliere-2016-tradition-red-rasteau-308470/ | Rhône-style Red Blend | 2,016 | Domaine Combe Juliere |
null | Red | France | This powerful yet elegant wine is founded on 80-year-old Grenache and Syrah vines. Rich, silken black-plum and cherry flavors are offset by pungent hits of dried thyme and earth. It's plush and mouthfilling yet crisply balanced. This nuanced wine should improve through 2026 and likely hold further. | Les Chabriles Vieilles Vignes | null | 92 | Rhône Valley | Cairanne | null | Domaine Brusset 2016 Les Chabriles Vieilles Vignes Grenache-Syrah (Cairanne) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-brusset-2016-les-chabriles-vieilles-vignes-grenache-syrah-cairanne-308777/ | Grenache-Syrah | 2,016 | Domaine Brusset |
14.5 | Red | France | There's aromatic richness to this Grenache-dominant blend, suggesting notes of smoked nut, earth and violet alongside intensely ripe black fruit. Black-plum and cherry flavors are silky yet fresh, framed by finely textured but persistent tannins. It's lovely already but should improve through 2026. | Vieilles Vignes | null | 92 | Rhône Valley | Cairanne | null | Domaine Berthet-Rayne 2016 Vieilles Vignes Red (Cairanne) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-berthet-rayne-2016-vieilles-vignes-red-cairanne-308531/ | Rhône-style Red Blend | 2,016 | Domaine Berthet-Rayne |
13 | Red | France | This single-vineyard wine comes from an area that produces small berries and great fruit concentration. Rich in both tannins and bold structure, the wine is also packed with generous fruits. It needs to age and will be best from 2020. | Château-Gaillard | 25 | 92 | Beaujolais | Morgon | null | Domaine Anita 2017 Château-Gaillard (Morgon) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-anita-2017-chateau-gaillard-morgon/ | Gamay | 2,017 | Domaine Anita |
15 | Red | Italy | Aromas of French oak, coconut, exotic spice and mature black-skinned fruit shape the nose along with a whiff of menthol. The enveloping palate shows flair and finesse, offering dried black cherry, prune steeped in spirits, cinnamon and licorice set against firm fine-grained tannins. An espresso note lingers on the close. | Bossona Riserva | 65 | 92 | Tuscany | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano | null | Dei 2013 Bossona Riserva (Vino Nobile di Montepulciano) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dei-2013-bossona-riserva-vino-nobile-di-montepulciano-307691/ | Sangiovese | 2,013 | Dei |
13 | Red | France | Old vines are the backbone of this ripe, concentrated wine. They march with the still young tannins to give a powerful wine with density and richness. It is still structured and likely to age well. Drink from 2021. | Domaine de la Garodière | 15 | 92 | Beaujolais | Morgon | null | Colin Bourisset 2017 Domaine de la Garodière (Morgon) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/colin-bourisset-2017-domaine-de-la-garodiere-morgon/ | Gamay | 2,017 | Colin Bourisset |
14.5 | Red | France | Five years after bottling, this plump yet elegantly balanced wine continues to offer primary black-cherry and raspberry flavors with a textural cling. It's a pristinely fruity wine with supple, soft tannins that should improve through 2023 and hold further. | Grand Vin | 54 | 92 | Rhône Valley | Châteauneuf-du-Pape | null | Clos Saint Michel 2013 Grand Vin Red (Châteauneuf-du-Pape) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clos-saint-michel-2013-grand-vin-red-chateauneuf-du-pape/ | Rhône-style Red Blend | 2,013 | Clos Saint Michel |
13.5 | Red | New Zealand | Made from biodynamically grown fruit, this cranberry-hued wine is light and silky textured, weaving savory, fine-grained tannins and focused acidity with stony minerality, juicy cran-raspberry fruit, cinnamon and stalks. Between the cracks lie violet, pepper and warm earth. | Petit Clos | 20 | 92 | Marlborough | null | null | Clos Henri 2017 Petit Clos Pinot Noir (Marlborough) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clos-henri-2017-petit-clos-pinot-noir-marlborough/ | Pinot Noir | 2,017 | Clos Henri |
14.3 | Red | US | Quality is growing by leaps and bounds at Carlton Cellars, and the grapes from the estate's Russell-Grooters vineyard are the centerpiece here. A lovely Pinot-perfect pale-rose color, this aromatic and sexy wine offers crisp red fruits, notes of cola, spice and brown sugar, and a lightly dusty feel to the tannins. | Estate | 35 | 92 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Yamhill-Carlton | Carlton Cellars 2015 Estate Pinot Noir (Yamhill-Carlton) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carlton-cellars-2015-estate-pinot-noir-yamhill-carlton/ | Pinot Noir | 2,015 | Carlton Cellars |
15.1 | Red | US | Cola and Dr. Pepper aromas meet with dark plum and black cherry on the dynamic nose of this bottling. The intense Dr. Pepper flavors also show on the palate, where tense tannins also deliver floral flavors of lilac and rosewater. It's quite an intriguing and full sip. | Sidekick by Karin Langer | 40 | 92 | California | Central Coast | Ballard Canyon | Bolt To Wines 2016 Sidekick by Karin Langer Grenache (Ballard Canyon) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bolt-to-wines-2016-sidekick-by-karin-langer-grenache-ballard-canyon-307603/ | Grenache | 2,016 | Bolt To Wines |
13 | White | Austria | Gentle notes of yellow plum promise softness and fruit on the nose. That softness expands further on the gentle, light-footed palate. There it is channeled into citrus freshness and white pepper spice. The body is slender, and the finish is clean and appetizing. | Stein | 65 | 92 | Kamptal | null | null | Bernhard Ott 2017 Stein Grüner Veltliner (Kamptal) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bernhard-ott-2017-stein-gruner-veltliner-kamptal/ | Grüner Veltliner | 2,017 | Bernhard Ott |
12 | Red | France | Ripe and powerful, this wine has weight and concentration. Its tannins are an important element at this young stage where the fruit is also right up front. Like all good wines from this appellation, the wine needs to age and fill out with secondary flavors. Drink from 2020. | Le Meilleur des 2 Mondes | 22 | 92 | Beaujolais | Morgon | null | Baptiste et Laurent 2017 Le Meilleur des 2 Mondes (Morgon) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/baptiste-et-laurent-2017-le-meilleur-des-2-mondes-morgon/ | Gamay | 2,017 | Baptiste et Laurent |
14.5 | Red | France | Luscious describes this rich, palate-clinging Grenache. Black cherry and mulberry flavors are lavishly ripe but pristine, accented by sweet spice and chocolate. It's full bodied and unctuous yet freshly composed, fringed with fine, feathery tannins. Enjoy this forward but elegant wine now through 2025. | Vieilles Vignes | 24 | 92 | Rhône Valley | Gigondas | null | Arnoux & Fils 2015 Vieilles Vignes (Gigondas) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arnoux-fils-2015-vieilles-vignes-gigondas/ | Grenache | 2,015 | Arnoux & Fils |
13.8 | Red | US | In this new vintage the Summit selection has quickly smoothed out thanks to a year in 50% new French oak. Cherries and chocolate, almond paste and yes, peanut butter flavors, are all in play. It's a supple sexy wine that may be opened and enjoyed immediately. | Summit Vineyard | 150 | 92 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Dundee Hills | Archery Summit 2016 Summit Vineyard Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/archery-summit-2016-summit-vineyard-pinot-noir-dundee-hills/ | Pinot Noir | 2,016 | Archery Summit |
13.3 | Red | US | This is an elegant wine, seemingly light but offering wonderful details as it unfolds across and through the palate. Cherry tomato, golden raspberry and yellow-plum flavors combine, with hints and highlights of sandalwood, mocha and Asian spices. Don't quit on this wine and it won't quit on you. | Twelve Oaks Estate | 45 | 92 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Chehalem Mountains | Anne Amie 2015 Twelve Oaks Estate Pinot Noir (Chehalem Mountains) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/anne-amie-2015-twelve-oaks-estate-pinot-noir-chehalem-mountains/ | Pinot Noir | 2,015 | Anne Amie |
13 | Red | US | Decanting is strongly recommended, as this old-vine, biodynamically farmed wine is shut tight when first opened. Primary fruit flavors of strawberry and cherry gather weight with airing, and the wonderful purity of the wine begins to shine. The lengthy finish is detailed by herb, berry and citrus—subtle, well-integrated flavors that suggest a long life ahead. Drink now through the late 2020s. | Winderlea Vineyard | 60 | 92 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Dundee Hills | Winderlea 2016 Winderlea Vineyard Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/winderlea-2016-winderlea-vineyard-pinot-noir-dundee-hills-308325/ | Pinot Noir | 2,016 | Winderlea |
14.5 | Red | US | According to winery notes, these grapes got significantly riper in 2016 than the previous vintage—to good effect. The wine is focused and intense, with juicy berry, blood orange and tangy acidity highlighting the fruit. Tannins are firm and lightly earthy, as per this AVA's signature, with a touch of coffee and graphite from aging in 27% new French oak. | Crawford Beck Vineyard | 48 | 92 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Eola-Amity Hills | Winderlea 2016 Crawford Beck Vineyard Pinot Noir (Eola-Amity Hills) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/winderlea-2016-crawford-beck-vineyard-pinot-noir-eola-amity-hills-308324/ | Pinot Noir | 2,016 | Winderlea |
14.5 | Red | Italy | Baked plum, exotic spice, leather and a whiff of French oak mingle with a suggestion of fragrant blue flower. The firm elegant palate delivers Marasca cherry, raspberry compote, licorice and baking spice before a coffee finish. Taut fine-grained tannins provide structure while fresh acidity keeps it balanced. Drink 2021–2033. | Simposio | 70 | 92 | Tuscany | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano | null | Trerose 2013 Simposio (Vino Nobile di Montepulciano) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trerose-2013-simposio-vino-nobile-di-montepulciano-307957/ | Sangiovese | 2,013 | Trerose |
null | Red | Argentina | A mix of foresty and floral aromas frames dusty berry notes on this attractive nose. Full extraction and heavy tannins make for a weighty palate that needs more time, while this Cabernet tastes like a bowl of plum and blackberry. On the finish, licorice and burnt toast notes rise up. Drink now through 2025. | Terroir Series Edición Limitada Finca Laborde Single Vineyard | 50 | 92 | Mendoza Province | La Consulta | null | Trapiche 2015 Terroir Series Edición Limitada Finca Laborde Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (La Consulta) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trapiche-2015-terroir-series-edicion-limitada-finca-laborde-single-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-la-consulta/ | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2,015 | Trapiche |
13 | Red | Austria | Juicy, fleshy black cherry notes hit the nose with a pure, bright force. On the palate, the fruit is just as intense, just a juicy, emboldened by hints of licorice and tar, producing a pleasant edge of bitterness. The soft tannins are glossy and guided by a central vein of freshness. | Ausstich | null | 92 | Thermenregion | null | null | Stift Klosterneuburg 2016 Ausstich St. Laurent (Thermenregion) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stift-klosterneuburg-2016-ausstich-st-laurent-thermenregion/ | St. Laurent | 2,016 | Stift Klosterneuburg |
14.5 | Red | US | This is a brawny, meaty and thick wine made from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes grown on mountains, hillsides and ridges of Alexander Valley and Knights Valley. The tannins grip as smoky oak gives it additional weight and power around huge layers of peppery clove and black currant. | null | 125 | 92 | California | Sonoma | Sonoma County | Stature 2013 Red (Sonoma County) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stature-2013-red-sonoma-county/ | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | 2,013 | Stature |
13.5 | Red | US | Always one of the winery's best, this new vintage doesn't hold back on some unusual accent flavors—caraway, cherry pit, dried herb and stem. But there's also ample tart pie cherries, clean earth and even a finishing lick of grapefruit. Note the new label design. | Orchard Block | 70 | 92 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Dundee Hills | Sokol Blosser 2016 Orchard Block Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sokol-blosser-2016-orchard-block-pinot-noir-dundee-hills/ | Pinot Noir | 2,016 | Sokol Blosser |
13.5 | Red | US | Lovely aromatics introduce a wine balanced between tart pomegranate fruit and suggestions of dried leaves and herbs. Baking spices from the aging in one-quarter new oak add interest to the finish. This is a wine that dives down deep into the palate and lasts through a long finish. | Big Tree Block | 70 | 92 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Dundee Hills | Sokol Blosser 2016 Big Tree Block Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sokol-blosser-2016-big-tree-block-pinot-noir-dundee-hills/ | Pinot Noir | 2,016 | Sokol Blosser |
13.6 | Red | US | This vineyard was right in the heart of the wildfire zone during the summer of 2017, and the winery notes that this wine has a campfire aroma, which indeed it does. It's not the same as barrel toast, yet when paired with the bright berry fruit, it works in similar fashion. Not for everyone, but it's a slam dunk match for barbecue. | Phelps Creek Vineyard | 36 | 92 | Oregon | Oregon Other | Columbia Gorge (OR) | Sineann 2017 Phelps Creek Vineyard Pinot Noir (Columbia Gorge (OR)) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sineann-2017-phelps-creek-vineyard-pinot-noir-columbia-gorge-or/ | Pinot Noir | 2,017 | Sineann |
12 | White | Austria | The nose suggests the waxy richness of citrus peel, and the palate fans out in generous, pleasingly tart lemon notes against a lovely rich and against a waxy backdrop of texture and mouthfeel. There is a hint of lanolin on the finish to enrich the lemon notes. | Wr. Symphoniker | 25 | 92 | Niederösterreich | null | null | Setzer 2017 Wr. Symphoniker Roter Veltliner (Niederösterreich) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/setzer-2017-wr-symphoniker-roter-veltliner-niederosterreich/ | Roter Veltliner | 2,017 | Setzer |
15.5 | Red | Italy | This opens with aromas of ripe plum, violet, cinnamon and new leather. The savory palate offers blackberry extract, white pepper and mocha alongside enveloping polished tannins. | null | 54 | 92 | Veneto | Amarone della Valpolicella Classico | null | San Rustico 2012 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/san-rustico-2012-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/ | Red Blend | 2,012 | San Rustico |
14.5 | Red | US | Fairly light in the glass, this single-vineyard expression offers aromas of candied cherry, caramel and hickory smoke on the nose. It's light in body but with immense amounts of tannic tension, showing flavors of smoked cherry, savory roasted pork and cranberry sauce on the palate. | Broer Windmill Ranch | 38 | 92 | California | Central Coast | Ballard Canyon | Saarloos & Sons 2015 Broer Windmill Ranch Grenache (Ballard Canyon) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/saarloos-sons-2015-broer-windmill-ranch-grenache-ballard-canyon-307604/ | Grenache | 2,015 | Saarloos & Sons |
14 | Red | Italy | Mature plum and baking-spice aromas mingle with fragrant purple flowers, new leather and a whiff of tilled soil. On the earthy savory palate, taut fine-grained tannins underscore fleshy Marasca cherry, crushed raspberry, licorice, dried aromatic herb and a hint of game. Drink 2020–2027. | null | 34 | 92 | Tuscany | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano | null | Romeo 2015 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/romeo-2015-vino-nobile-di-montepulciano-307671/ | Red Blend | 2,015 | Romeo |
13 | Red | France | From one of the specified cru vineyards of Morgon, this firm wine has all the structure of the appellation and also the rich fruit. It is powerful and will develop well as it matures. Don't even touch this wine until 2021. | Henri et Colin Bourisset Les Grands Cras | 16 | 92 | Beaujolais | Morgon | null | Colin Bourisset 2017 Henri et Colin Bourisset Les Grands Cras (Morgon) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/colin-bourisset-2017-henri-et-colin-bourisset-les-grands-cras-morgon/ | Gamay | 2,017 | Colin Bourisset |
13 | Red | France | This wine's name refers to the ancient granite soil found all over Beaujolais. The wine is all about red berries and firm tannins. Still young, it has a bright feel, full of fruitiness. Give the wine time to fill out. Drink from 2020. | Cuvée les Vieux Granits | 25 | 92 | Beaujolais | Fleurie | null | Château du Châtelard 2017 Cuvée les Vieux Granits (Fleurie) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-du-chatelard-2017-cuvee-les-vieux-granits-fleurie/ | Gamay | 2,017 | Château du Châtelard |
13 | Red | France | Eighty-year-old vines trained, in the old Beaujolais tradition, up individual poles, give this wine a rich character, with some firm tannins and a sold texture. Weight and concentration balance the juicy acidity and black fruits. Drink the wine from 2020. | Les Seignaux | 20 | 92 | Beaujolais | Moulin-à-Vent | null | Château de Belleverne 2017 Les Seignaux (Moulin-à-Vent) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-de-belleverne-2017-les-seignaux-moulin-a-vent/ | Gamay | 2,017 | Château de Belleverne |
13.5 | Red | France | In this full and rich wine, great tannins ride under the black fruits. The wine has structure as well as the fruit of the vintage, suggesting good potential for aging. Drink this well-structured wine from 2020. | Vieilles Vignes | 25 | 92 | Beaujolais | Juliénas | null | Château Bonnet 2016 Vieilles Vignes (Juliénas) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-bonnet-2016-vieilles-vignes-julienas/ | Gamay | 2,016 | Château Bonnet |
15.5 | Red | Italy | Smoke, leather, scorched earth, mature plum and baking-spice aromas mingle together. The brooding robust palate evokes morello cherry marinated in spirits, prune, licorice and clove alongside a network of taut close-grained tannins. A note of roasted coffee bean marks the close. Drink through 2024. | Bosan Riserva | 110 | 92 | Veneto | Amarone della Valpolicella Classico | null | Cesari 2009 Bosan Riserva (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cesari-2009-bosan-riserva-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico-307650/ | Red Blend | 2,009 | Cesari |
13.8 | Red | US | Deep, dense and dark aromatics spotlight blackberry and black cherry. It's a smooth well-integrated wine with a thick veneer of fruit, smoke and earth. The tannins are substantial, polished to a fine lustre, and carry a streak of graphite. | Estate | 32 | 92 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Eola-Amity Hills | Bethel Heights 2016 Estate Pinot Noir (Eola-Amity Hills) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bethel-heights-2016-estate-pinot-noir-eola-amity-hills/ | Pinot Noir | 2,016 | Bethel Heights |
16 | Red | Italy | Tobacco, underbrush and ripe dark-berry aromas lead the nose. The savory structured palate offers raisin, clove and black pepper set against fine-grained tannins. | Moropio | 55 | 92 | Veneto | Amarone della Valpolicella | null | Antolini 2014 Moropio (Amarone della Valpolicella) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/antolini-2014-moropio-amarone-della-valpolicella/ | Red Blend | 2,014 | Antolini |
14.6 | Red | US | There's considerable heft, weight and heady-ness to this vintage from Alta Colina, and it requires patience to fully explore. This blend of 52% Grenache, 41% Syrah and 7% Mourvèdre offers soft aromas of blackberry, black plum and crushed slate on the focused nose. The palate is full with black-plum and caramel touches, wrapped in tight, young tannins. Drink now through 2030. | Estate | 50 | 92 | California | Central Coast | Adelaida District | Alta Colina 2015 Estate G-S-M (Adelaida District) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alta-colina-2015-estate-g-s-m-adelaida-district/ | G-S-M | 2,015 | Alta Colina |
14 | Red | Italy | A blend of 90% Corvina Veronese and 10% Oseleta, this alluring red opens with aromas of wild berry, tobacco and a whiff of coffee bean. It's elegant and full bodied, offering ripe plum, black cherry, star anise and ground pepper alongside taut fine-grained tannins. Drink through 2025. | La Grola | 40 | 92 | Veneto | Veronese | null | Allegrini 2015 La Grola Red (Veronese) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/allegrini-2015-la-grola-red-veronese-308897/ | Red Blend | 2,015 | Allegrini |
14.1 | Red | US | A fine-tuned complex wine that rewards your full attention, this offers pretty fruit flavors of golden raspberries and a touch of lemon chiffon. It's smooth, elegant and lingering, with the promise of further development. Drink now through the late 2020s. | Fennwood Vineyard | 65 | 92 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Yamhill-Carlton | Alexana 2016 Fennwood Vineyard Pinot Noir (Yamhill-Carlton) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alexana-2016-fennwood-vineyard-pinot-noir-yamhill-carlton/ | Pinot Noir | 2,016 | Alexana |
14.5 | White | US | This is a new wine from the producer's Westside Road property. Soft and approachable, it has crisp, steely acidity that carries flavors of wet stone and lemon peel. It takes on a broader sense of lushness as it opens on the midpalate, presenting bold flavors of peach and apricot. | Williams Selyem Estate Vineyard | 65 | 92 | California | Sonoma | Russian River Valley | Williams Selyem 2016 Williams Selyem Estate Vineyard Chardonnay (Russian River Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/williams-selyem-2016-williams-selyem-estate-vineyard-chardonnay-russian-river-valley-307979/ | Chardonnay | 2,016 | Williams Selyem |
14.2 | Red | US | Light, plush and dancing in dark cherry and strawberry tones, this estate wine is soft and pillowy on the palate. A tangy citrus undertone rides along a backdrop of black tea, nutmeg and turned earth. | Lewis MacGregor Estate Vineyard | 85 | 92 | California | Sonoma | Russian River Valley | Williams Selyem 2016 Lewis MacGregor Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/williams-selyem-2016-lewis-macgregor-estate-vineyard-pinot-noir-russian-river-valley-307969/ | Pinot Noir | 2,016 | Williams Selyem |
12.9 | White | US | Fresh Meyer lemon peel and lime are drizzled atop pear brioche, nut cream and oak on the nose of this expressive, fresh bottling from an Ojai-based winery. It's tightly wound on the palate with fresh honeysuckle and light white peach flavors, finishing with a chalky grip. | Bien Nacido Vineyard Reserve | 38 | 92 | California | Central Coast | Santa Maria Valley | Topa Mountain Winery 2016 Bien Nacido Vineyard Reserve Chardonnay (Santa Maria Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/topa-mountain-winery-2016-bien-nacido-vineyard-reserve-chardonnay-santa-maria-valley-308254/ | Chardonnay | 2,016 | Topa Mountain Winery |
13.5 | White | Austria | The lively notes of oak on the nose almost have a pine resin headiness. Upon this follows creamy, almost emollient softness. The palate, right now, is still under the spell of the oak but has sufficient concentration to digest it with some more bottle age. Fruit, freshness and structure will all come through. Drink from 2022. | St Georg | null | 92 | Burgenland | null | null | Sohm & Kracher 2016 St Georg Grüner Veltliner (Burgenland) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sohm-kracher-2016-st-georg-gruner-veltliner-burgenland/ | Grüner Veltliner | 2,016 | Sohm & Kracher |
13 | Red | Austria | A touch of smoke plays over crunchy, crisp red cherry and cranberry fruit on the nose. On the palate that same crunchy, tart red fruit expands beautifully, while that smokiness adds a darker allure. Freshness pervades and makes for an elegant Pinot that will benefit from some bottle age. Drink 2021–2028. | Reserve | 39 | 92 | Niederösterreich | null | null | Schloss Gobelsburg 2016 Reserve Pinot Noir (Niederösterreich) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/schloss-gobelsburg-2016-reserve-pinot-noir-niederosterreich/ | Pinot Noir | 2,016 | Schloss Gobelsburg |
14.5 | White | US | Salty, briny oak gives a lift to the bolder richer flavors of baked pear in this lovely vineyard-designate, made in small amounts. Caramel and vanilla accent a nicely lush, yet balanced palate of full flavor and grace. | Sangiacomo Vineyard Green Acres | 60 | 92 | California | Napa-Sonoma | Carneros | Saxon Brown 2015 Sangiacomo Vineyard Green Acres Chardonnay (Carneros) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/saxon-brown-2015-sangiacomo-vineyard-green-acres-chardonnay-carneros-308867/ | Chardonnay | 2,015 | Saxon Brown |
14.3 | Red | US | Winemaker Tony Rynders consistently makes this top-tier cuvée a toasty treat. Pleasing berry and cherry fruits open generously, with soft tannins and lush barrel flavors of caramel and butter brickle. | null | 55 | 92 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Yamhill-Carlton | Saffron Fields Vineyard 2016 Pinot Noir (Yamhill-Carlton) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/saffron-fields-vineyard-2016-pinot-noir-yamhill-carlton-308307/ | Pinot Noir | 2,016 | Saffron Fields Vineyard |
14 | Red | Italy | Aromas of chocolate, truffle, toast and culinary spice form the nose along with a whiff of leather. The firm polished palate evokes black cherry extract, prune, licorice and orange slice alongside fine-grained tannins that envelope the finish. | Lipitiresco | 45 | 92 | Tuscany | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano | null | Romeo 2012 Lipitiresco (Vino Nobile di Montepulciano) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/romeo-2012-lipitiresco-vino-nobile-di-montepulciano-307681/ | Red Blend | 2,012 | Romeo |
13.5 | Red | France | Grown in the Le Château single vineyard, this wine is structured and firm, with dense tannins and bold black fruits. It also has juicy acidity and black-currant fruitiness that are showing well against the structure. Drink this wine from 2019. | La Fournaise du Pérou | 28 | 92 | Beaujolais | Côte de Brouilly | null | Robert Perroud 2016 La Fournaise du Pérou (Côte de Brouilly) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/robert-perroud-2016-la-fournaise-du-perou-cote-de-brouilly/ | Gamay | 2,016 | Robert Perroud |
13.5 | Red | Austria | A hint of smoke glints above the blueberry and plum fruit on the nose. That aromatic, gentle smokiness also envelopes the lovely, dark fruit on the palate, creating a sense of serenity and elegance. Fine tannins carry the medium body well, while the inherent berry tartness brightens the entire wine. Lovely. | null | 35 | 93 | Leithaberg | null | null | Esterházy 2016 Blaufränkisch (Leithaberg) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/esterhazy-2016-blaufrankisch-leithaberg/ | Blaufränkisch | 2,016 | Esterházy |
14.9 | Red | US | Roasted figs, grilled pork, bacon fat and coffee liqueur provide a deliciously savory profile on the nose of this bottling. Blackberry juice meets with smoke on the palate, where strong tannins uphold the wine's medium weight. | Colson Canyon Vineyard | 40 | 93 | California | Central Coast | Santa Barbara County | Epiphany 2016 Colson Canyon Vineyard Syrah (Santa Barbara County) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/epiphany-2016-colson-canyon-vineyard-syrah-santa-barbara-county/ | Syrah | 2,016 | Epiphany |
14.9 | Red | US | Very savory on the nose, this bottling offers charred meat, burned soy and tangy black plums on the umami-driven nose. The palate shows a more floral side, with violets, lilacs and jasmine before leading back toward roasted beef aromas. It is a very complex wine. | MJM | 75 | 93 | California | Central Coast | Santa Ynez Valley | Dragonette 2014 MJM Syrah (Santa Ynez Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dragonette-2014-mjm-syrah-santa-ynez-valley-308226/ | Syrah | 2,014 | Dragonette |
13.5 | Red | France | This small parcel, under two acres, is still planted with low-yielding, century-old vines. Its density and richness are impressive. This is enhanced by the wood aging that adds spice as well as hints of toast to the ripe black fruits. With this concentration, the wine needs time and shouldn't be drunk before 2020. | Les Vignes Centenaires | 28 | 93 | Beaujolais | Juliénas | null | Domaines Laurent Perrachon & Fils 2016 Les Vignes Centenaires (Juliénas) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaines-laurent-perrachon-fils-2016-les-vignes-centenaires-julienas/ | Gamay | 2,016 | Domaines Laurent Perrachon & Fils |
14 | Red | US | The sole Domaine Serene vineyard outside of the Dundee Hills, this sits in a most trendy location, surrounded by rising star wineries. Smooth, supple and delicious immediately upon opening, it's a showcase mix of blue fruits, satiny chocolate, oolong tea and a tantalizing whiff of smoke. | Jerusalem Hill Vineyard | 95 | 93 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Eola-Amity Hills | Domaine Serene 2015 Jerusalem Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir (Eola-Amity Hills) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-serene-2015-jerusalem-hill-vineyard-pinot-noir-eola-amity-hills-308075/ | Pinot Noir | 2,015 | Domaine Serene |
13 | Red | France | From a 22-acre estate, this richly structured wine shows some mature tarry flavors as well as delicious black fruits that have integrated with time. This special cuvée is now ready to drink. | Gros Vosges | 35 | 93 | Beaujolais | Moulin-à-Vent | null | Domaine Fond Moiroux 2011 Gros Vosges (Moulin-à-Vent) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-fond-moiroux-2011-gros-vosges-moulin-a-vent/ | Gamay | 2,011 | Domaine Fond Moiroux |
13 | Red | France | From one of the top vineyard sites in Morgon, this wine has powerful, concentrated fruits and structure. Its dark tannins are big and dense, matching the blackberry flavors and acidity. The wine needs to age, so drink from 2020. | Grands Cras | 40 | 93 | Beaujolais | Morgon | null | Domaine des Souchons 2016 Grands Cras (Morgon) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-des-souchons-2016-grands-cras-morgon/ | Gamay | 2,016 | Domaine des Souchons |
15 | Red | France | Violet and licorice candy lend spice and perfume to this plump, penetrating blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. It's loaded with sun-kissed cherry flavor but shaded by umami notes of mushroom and leather too. Luscious but sleek, this polished wine is marked by fine, feathery tannins. Ready now it should improve through 2026. | La Reine Des Bois | 43 | 93 | Rhône Valley | Lirac | null | Domaine de la Mordorée 2016 La Reine Des Bois Red (Lirac) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-de-la-mordoree-2016-la-reine-des-bois-red-lirac/ | Rhône-style Red Blend | 2,016 | Domaine de la Mordorée |
12.5 | Red | France | In this structured wine, some firm tannins sustain the rich black fruits. Its freshness and dark core are still very young, meaning the wine needs to age. It is heading to be a fine wine, so wait until 2020. | Le Clos du Chapitre | 25 | 93 | Beaujolais | Saint-Amour | null | Domaine Chardigny 2017 Le Clos du Chapitre (Saint-Amour) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-chardigny-2017-le-clos-du-chapitre-saint-amour/ | Gamay | 2,017 | Domaine Chardigny |
14.2 | Red | US | Very dark in the glass, this bottling shows tightly wound blackberry fruit, pepper and dark chocolate on the nose. It's a very rich expression of Cabernet Franc, with lush dark fruit, although there is cracked pepper and a hint of herbs on the taut palate that adhere to the variety's roots. | null | 95 | 93 | California | Central Coast | Adelaida District | Daou 2016 Cabernet Franc (Adelaida District) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/daou-2016-cabernet-franc-adelaida-district/ | Cabernet Franc | 2,016 | Daou |
13 | Red | France | From a parcel within one of the top vineyards in Moulin-à-Vent, this wine has weight and spiciness from the wood aging. Its tannins, still young, give both structure and emphasize the richness of the fruit. It provides a fine example of the aging ability of great Beaujolais and will probably not be ready until 2020. | Champ de Cour | 59 | 93 | Beaujolais | Moulin-à-Vent | null | Château du Moulin-à-Vent 2015 Champ de Cour (Moulin-à-Vent) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-du-moulin-a-vent-2015-champ-de-cour-moulin-a-vent/ | Gamay | 2,015 | Château du Moulin-à-Vent |
14 | Red | France | Morgon's most famous vineyard is on a long, steep slope. It has produced this perfumed, ripe wine. The tannins are fully integrated into the fruit giving richness and leaving plenty of room for acidity. This wine could age further and will be better from 2021. | Côte du Py | 43 | 93 | Beaujolais | Morgon | null | Château des Jacques 2016 Côte du Py (Morgon) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-des-jacques-2016-cote-du-py-morgon/ | Gamay | 2,016 | Château des Jacques |
11.5 | White | Canada | Sourced from the estate's oldest vines, this mineral-drenched, bone-dry wine fills the palate with texture and deep flavors. Rather than flesh, the emphasis is on skin phenolics—grapefruit pith and peel in particular. There's a sense of light oiliness, not at all unpleasant, and a graceful, lingering finish. | Estate | 18 | 93 | Ontario | Beamsville Bench | null | Cave Spring 2017 Estate Riesling (Beamsville Bench) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cave-spring-2017-estate-riesling-beamsville-bench-308050/ | Riesling | 2,017 | Cave Spring |
14 | Red | Italy | Initially rather shy, this eventually offers aromas of mature black-skinned fruit, pipe tobacco and a whiff of new leather. The enveloping palate evokes dried cherry, prune, clove and a note of star anise alongside polished tannins. Drink through 2023. | Il Nocio | 113 | 92 | Tuscany | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano | null | Boscarelli 2015 Il Nocio (Vino Nobile di Montepulciano) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/boscarelli-2015-il-nocio-vino-nobile-di-montepulciano-307978/ | Sangiovese | 2,015 | Boscarelli |
14.5 | Red | US | This wine squeezes lots of bright fruit flavors into a tight frame of good acidity and moderate tannins. It's medium to full in body, has an appetizing dry texture and stops short of full ripeness. | Stony Terrace | 60 | 92 | California | Mendocino County | Anderson Valley | Black Kite 2016 Stony Terrace Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/black-kite-2016-stony-terrace-pinot-noir-anderson-valley/ | Pinot Noir | 2,016 | Black Kite |
13.7 | Red | US | A deep color, gorgeous fruit aromas and mouthfilling richness make this full-bodied wine memorable. The aromas show everything from strawberry syrup to sour cherries to cinnamon, while the flavors are fully ripe without seeming fat or sweet. | Ferrington Vineyard | 65 | 93 | California | Mendocino County | Anderson Valley | Williams Selyem 2016 Ferrington Vineyard Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/williams-selyem-2016-ferrington-vineyard-pinot-noir-anderson-valley/ | Pinot Noir | 2,016 | Williams Selyem |
13 | White | Austria | A creamy hint of pear and green banana teases on the nose. A certain soft creaminess spreads across the palate and veers distinctly toward the ripe pear notes, buffered by yeasty creaminess. The fruity pear notes seem to become more intense with every sip, always bedded with this soft, springy yeast. Very fluid and elegant. | Ried Käferberg | 49 | 93 | Kamptal | null | null | Weszeli 2015 Ried Käferberg Grüner Veltliner (Kamptal) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/weszeli-2015-ried-kaferberg-gruner-veltliner-kamptal/ | Grüner Veltliner | 2,015 | Weszeli |
13.5 | Red | South Africa | Subtle Thin Mint and mentholated herb notes mingle with earthy spiced tea and rooibos against the clean, focused red-berry and -cherry fruit tones on the nose of this attractive wine. There are hints of dried orange peel, red currant and just a kiss of fresh lavender. Medium-minus in weight, it's silky and ethereal in feel, with a lightness of being yet such sincere and serious intent and focus. It delivers bright flavors of snappy red cherry and currant, with oodles of sweet spice and lifted herbal tones that carry long into the finish. | Moya's | 55 | 93 | Upper Hemel en Aarde Valley | null | null | Storm 2014 Moya's Pinot Noir (Upper Hemel en Aarde Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/storm-2014-moyas-pinot-noir-upper-hemel-en-aarde-valley/ | Pinot Noir | 2,014 | Storm |
14 | White | Austria | Just a hint of passion fruit plays with a riper note of yellow plum and zesty lemon on the nose. The palate throws these notes in together and the bright lemon freshness highlights the generous juiciness of the Mirabelle plum and the aromas of the passion fruit. A wonderfully ripe but slender Riesling with a pleasantly bitter edge and a dry finish. | Ried Schreck Reserve | 60 | 93 | Kremstal | null | null | Stadt Krems 2017 Ried Schreck Reserve Riesling (Kremstal) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stadt-krems-2017-ried-schreck-reserve-riesling-kremstal/ | Riesling | 2,017 | Stadt Krems |
12 | White | Austria | Rounded notes of ripe pear on the nose already have an herbal, peppery edge, but that still does not prepare you for the explosion of concentrated flavor on the palate. Notes of ripe, juicy stone fruit, yeast and arugula overtones all play around a central shaft of bright, refreshing acidity. Lovely now, sure to evolve. Drink now–2025. | Alte Reben | null | 93 | Niederösterreich | null | null | Sohm & Kracher 2016 Alte Reben Grüner Veltliner (Niederösterreich) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sohm-kracher-2016-alte-reben-gruner-veltliner-niederosterreich/ | Grüner Veltliner | 2,016 | Sohm & Kracher |
12.5 | White | Austria | Freshly cut peel of ripe, juicy Russet pear is enticingly evoked on the nose. The palate is light but has that most pleasant, ever so slightly grippy texture. There is concentration and poise, but everything is subtle, quiet and all the more convincing for it. | Single Vineyard | null | 93 | Niederösterreich | null | null | Sohm & Kracher 2015 Single Vineyard Grüner Veltliner (Niederösterreich) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sohm-kracher-2015-single-vineyard-gruner-veltliner-niederosterreich/ | Grüner Veltliner | 2,015 | Sohm & Kracher |
14.2 | Red | US | This is essentially a reserve selection from Yates Conwill fruit, and it's a rich classy wine, beginning to show its age already, perhaps because it is bottled exclusively in half bottles. Spice and citrus, freshly picked berries, and overall a dense juicy character make it appealing already, though aging another few years is also a good option. | TFL | 30 | 93 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Sineann 2017 TFL Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sineann-2017-tfl-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/ | Pinot Noir | 2,017 | Sineann |
14.1 | Red | US | Rose petal and white pepper season the entry aromatics of this well-made wine, that's robust in weight and expansive tannin. Exotic fruit tones like rhubarb and pomegranate wrap around savory elements of black tea and forest floor. | Gap's Crown Vineyard | 60 | 93 | California | Sonoma | Sonoma Coast | Saxon Brown 2014 Gap's Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/saxon-brown-2014-gaps-crown-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast-308957/ | Pinot Noir | 2,014 | Saxon Brown |
14.5 | Red | US | Perfumed in rose and violet, this reserve-worthy red displays deft notes of currant, dark cherry and plum along an exotic mineral-laden lineup of crushed rock and cocoa powder. Plush and broadly expansive in tannin, it persists in a classic, old-world finish of dried herb, sage and clove. Enjoy best 2025–2030. | The Reserve To Kalon Vineyard | 175 | 93 | California | Napa | Oakville | Robert Mondavi 2015 The Reserve To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/robert-mondavi-2015-the-reserve-to-kalon-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-oakville-308964/ | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2,015 | Robert Mondavi |
13.5 | White | Austria | Aromatic notes of ripe Comice pear on the nose promise both freshness and fruit. The palate immediately adds an exciting sense of white pepper and lemon pith to provide structure and texture to the lovely, friendly and aromatic pear fruit. Both pear and pepper echo long on the slender, zesty body. | Ried Pellingen Privat | 68 | 93 | Kremstal | null | null | Nigl 2017 Ried Pellingen Privat Grüner Veltliner (Kremstal) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nigl-2017-ried-pellingen-privat-gruner-veltliner-kremstal/ | Grüner Veltliner | 2,017 | Nigl |
13.5 | White | Austria | Ripe pear fruit on the nose has a hint of hazelnut and smoke. The palate has a lovely juicy core, countered by a pithy texture. There is so much fruit at the core that juicy Mirabelle plum peeps through. A lovely and subtle wine with the gentlest oak. Drink 2020–2030. | Ried Altenberg | 34 | 93 | Carnuntum | null | null | Netzl 2017 Ried Altenberg Weissburgunder (Carnuntum) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/netzl-2017-ried-altenberg-weissburgunder-carnuntum/ | Weissburgunder | 2,017 | Netzl |
14 | Red | Austria | Smoky, mellow plum sets the tone on the nose. The taut, dense, contained palate speaks of power as much as of freshness. There is sumptuousness inside, but that needs to reveal its dark charms slowly. Fine tannins give structure and lasting power. Drink 2022–2032. | Edles Tal | 39 | 93 | Carnuntum | null | null | Netzl 2016 Edles Tal Red (Carnuntum) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/netzl-2016-edles-tal-red-carnuntum/ | Austrian Red Blend | 2,016 | Netzl |
13 | Red | Austria | It's that mix of black olive tapenade, pepper and blueberry with just a whisper of violet that almost with drumrolls announces Syrah. On the palate this is taut, dark and tart. While it still needs to unfurl and develop, the unfolding floral perfume promises greatness. There is enough grip and freshness to make it last. Drink 2022–2032. | Sydhang | 50 | 93 | Carnuntum | null | null | Muhr-Van der Niepoort 2016 Sydhang Syrah (Carnuntum) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/muhr-van-der-niepoort-2016-sydhang-syrah-carnuntum/ | Syrah | 2,016 | Muhr-Van der Niepoort |
12.5 | Red | France | The vines in this 2.25-acre plot are more than 100 years old, densely planted and producing this impressively rich wine. Juicy black fruits and powerful tannins are still present even after two years. The wine needs to age further and will be impressive from 2020. | Les Moriers | 30 | 93 | Beaujolais | Fleurie | null | Lucien Lardy 2017 Les Moriers (Fleurie) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lucien-lardy-2017-les-moriers-fleurie/ | Gamay | 2,017 | Lucien Lardy |
14 | White | South Africa | Light scents of hazelnut, fresh honeycomb and ginger root sit atop the fruit core of Asian pear, pineapple core and green melon, with secondary waves of sweet lime leaf and Honeycrisp apple. The balanced and focused palate shows nice precision, with bright acidity and an exuberant saline spray that carries through to the finish. Notes of lemon curd, lime pith and melon rind lead the close, which then evolves into decadent tones of lightly toasted apple skin and peach pit. | null | 75 | 93 | Stellenbosch | null | null | Leeu Passant 2016 Chardonnay (Stellenbosch) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/leeu-passant-2016-chardonnay-stellenbosch-309126/ | Chardonnay | 2,016 | Leeu Passant |
14.5 | Red | Italy | Aromas of rose, iris, wild berry, truffle and a whiff of game all take shape on this earthy refined red. Smooth and savory, the succulent palate delivers crushed raspberry, fleshy Marasca cherry and baking spice framed in elegant, fine-grained tannins. Drink through 2023. | Riserva | 35 | 92 | Tuscany | Morellino di Scansano | null | Fattoria Le Pupille 2015 Riserva (Morellino di Scansano) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fattoria-le-pupille-2015-riserva-morellino-di-scansano/ | Red Blend | 2,015 | Fattoria Le Pupille |
13.5 | White | US | Firm, tight, this is focused with green apple, melon, butter and toast. It opens up into a broad midpalate, maintaining that focus through a lingering finish with a delicious butter-cookie flavor. | Seven Springs | 35 | 92 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Eola-Amity Hills | Evening Land 2016 Seven Springs Chardonnay (Eola-Amity Hills) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/evening-land-2016-seven-springs-chardonnay-eola-amity-hills-308081/ | Chardonnay | 2,016 | Evening Land |
13.5 | White | Austria | Lovely lemon and apple peel notes hover on the nose. The palate is concentrated and shows both creamy texture and spiky lemon freshness. A wonderful combination that keeps things toned, textured but fresh. This will improve with bottle age. Drink 2020–2028. | null | 29 | 92 | Leithaberg | null | null | Esterházy 2017 Chardonnay (Leithaberg) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/esterhazy-2017-chardonnay-leithaberg/ | Chardonnay | 2,017 | Esterházy |
14.5 | Red | US | Very ripe blackberry and black-plum aromas are lifted by compacted violets on the nose of this bottling by the Fess Parker family. It lands on the palate with full flavors of blackberry reduction sauce, charred meat and pepper spice, with acidity that rolls into the finish. | Hampton Vineyard | 37 | 92 | California | Central Coast | Santa Barbara County | Epiphany 2016 Hampton Vineyard Syrah (Santa Barbara County) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/epiphany-2016-hampton-vineyard-syrah-santa-barbara-county/ | Syrah | 2,016 | Epiphany |
13.5 | White | Austria | Yeast and crushed sage on the nose promise concentration and savoriness. The palate delivers with zesty brio that moves the yeasty texture center stage. The finish is lemony, long and salty. | Ried Mordthal | 20 | 92 | Wagram | null | null | Ecker 2017 Ried Mordthal Grüner Veltliner (Wagram) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ecker-2017-ried-mordthal-gruner-veltliner-wagram/ | Grüner Veltliner | 2,017 | Ecker |
13.8 | White | US | Intense aromas of Sauvignon Blanc dominate this bottling, including sharp lawn cuttings, lemongrass, argan oil and even cut garden hose, yet there's a slight hint of peach as well. The dynamic experience continues on the sip, which is both lush in mouthfeel yet very grassy and herbal in flavor with green pepper, basil and lime leaf. | Grassini Family Vineyard | 45 | 92 | California | Central Coast | Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara | Dragonette 2016 Grassini Family Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc (Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dragonette-2016-grassini-family-vineyard-sauvignon-blanc-happy-canyon-of-santa-barbara/ | Sauvignon Blanc | 2,016 | Dragonette |
14.5 | Red | US | Savory expressive aromas introduce this wine, which is significantly riper than in the previous vintage. The palate is a generous mix of cherry pastry, cola and baking spices. It spent 17 months in half new French oak barrels. | Fleur de Lis Vineyard | 100 | 92 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Dundee Hills | Domaine Serene 2015 Fleur de Lis Vineyard Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-serene-2015-fleur-de-lis-vineyard-pinot-noir-dundee-hills-308073/ | Pinot Noir | 2,015 | Domaine Serene |
14.8 | Red | France | Made entirely from Grenache, the Fleur de Confiance offers luscious mulberry and black-currant flavors muted by notes of crushed stone and dried herb. It's bold and silky yet held upright by ripe, persistent tannins. This decadent yet freshly composed wine should improve through 2026. | Cuvée Fleur de Confiance | 95 | 92 | Rhône Valley | Rasteau | null | Domaine la Soumade 2016 Cuvée Fleur de Confiance Grenache (Rasteau) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-la-soumade-2016-cuvee-fleur-de-confiance-grenache-rasteau-308477/ | Grenache | 2,016 | Domaine la Soumade |
13 | Red | France | Aged for two years in old barrels, this wine has rich tannins as well as blackberry flavors. With a firm structure still developing, it is still a young wine, packed with fruit and with crisp acidity at the end. | null | 25 | 92 | Beaujolais | Moulin-à-Vent | null | Domaine Fond Moiroux 2015 Moulin-à-Vent | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-fond-moiroux-2015-moulin-a-vent/ | Gamay | 2,015 | Domaine Fond Moiroux |
15 | Red | France | Pretty violet and pristine blackberry aromas are touched by crushed earth in this plush, fruit-forward blend of Grenache, Syrah and Carignan. It's primary and pure in fruit character but deeply concentrated. Fresh acidity and ripe, chalky tannins mark the finish. Enjoy now–2024. | Mondona | 22 | 92 | Rhône Valley | Rasteau | null | Domaine des Coteaux des Travers 2016 Mondona Red (Rasteau) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-des-coteaux-des-travers-2016-mondona-red-rasteau-308465/ | Rhône-style Red Blend | 2,016 | Domaine des Coteaux des Travers |
14 | Red | France | Plump blackberry and cherry flavors are tinged with dried lavender and thyme in this rich, intensely fruity Grenache-Syrah blend. A whisper of sweet spice lends opulence to the palate but fresh acidity and ripe, gripping tannins anchor the finish. It's ready now but should improve through 2025. | Cuvée 1928 | 40 | 92 | Rhône Valley | Rasteau | null | Domaine de Verquiere 2015 Cuvée 1928 Grenache-Syrah (Rasteau) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-de-verquiere-2015-cuvee-1928-grenache-syrah-rasteau-308498/ | Grenache-Syrah | 2,015 | Domaine de Verquiere |
14.5 | Red | France | Fresh, vibrant black-cherry and plum flavors are edged by streaks of earth and mineral in this brisk, concentrated wine. The Grenache-dominant blend is augmented by darker tones of Syrah and Mourvèdre. Bold in black-fruit flavor, it's also nuanced. Firm, finely edged tannins linger on the finish. Enjoy now–2026. | null | null | 92 | Rhône Valley | Rasteau | null | Domaine de Beaurenard 2016 Red (Rasteau) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-de-beaurenard-2016-red-rasteau-308466/ | Rhône-style Red Blend | 2,016 | Domaine de Beaurenard |
13 | Red | France | This mineral-driven wine from 80-year-old vines shows the granite soils of the vineyard. The resulting structure and density sustain the ripe fruits, fine tannins and acidity. The wine should be aged further, so drink from 2021. | Très Vieille Vigne Les Caves | 28 | 92 | Beaujolais | Moulin-à-Vent | null | Domaine Anita 2017 Très Vieille Vigne Les Caves (Moulin-à-Vent) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-anita-2017-tres-vieille-vigne-les-caves-moulin-a-vent/ | Gamay | 2,017 | Domaine Anita |
null | Red | Italy | Soft and smooth, this polished red offers aromas of wild berry, red plum and baking spice. Reflecting the nose, the juicy palate doles out fleshy black cherry, ripe blackberry and star anise. It's already accessible, with supple tannins but will offer fine drinking for the next several years. Drink through 2023. | null | 35 | 92 | Tuscany | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano | null | Dei 2015 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dei-2015-vino-nobile-di-montepulciano-307712/ | Red Blend | 2,015 | Dei |
13.5 | Red | US | As light in color as a Pinot Noir, this nonetheless delivers potent flavors of red and blue plum. There's an almost foxy character to the flavor, and a luscious finish loaded with sweet tobacco and baking spices. | Grenache 53 | 45 | 92 | Oregon | Southern Oregon | Applegate Valley | Cowhorn 2015 Grenache 53 Grenache (Applegate Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cowhorn-2015-grenache-53-grenache-applegate-valley-308061/ | Grenache | 2,015 | Cowhorn |
15 | Red | Argentina | Jammy berry aromas combined with fine oak result in nuances of chocolate, forest floor, mushroom and cool earth. This Malbec-heavy blend comes out screaming with tannins and tartaric bite. Big flavors of black plum, blackberry and vanilla spread out over a wide but youthful finish. Give this more time to integrate and settle; best from 2020–2026. | null | 99 | 92 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | null | Cheval des Andes 2014 Red (Mendoza) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cheval-des-andes-2014-red-mendoza/ | Red Blend | 2,014 | Cheval des Andes |
13.5 | Red | France | This wine is beautifully balanced, with rich tannins and great concentration. Ripe black fruits dominate the structure, giving it density that is enhanced by the wood aging. The aftertaste is balanced, juicy and ready to drink. | null | 42 | 92 | Beaujolais | Moulin-à-Vent | null | Château du Moulin-à-Vent 2015 Moulin-à-Vent | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-du-moulin-a-vent-2015-moulin-a-vent/ | Gamay | 2,015 | Château du Moulin-à-Vent |
15.5 | Red | Italy | Violet, mature dark-fruit and cooking-spice aromas lead the nose. The dense concentrated palate offers raisin, raspberry jam, cinnamon and cocoa alongside smooth, velvety tannins. | Colle Cristi | 62 | 92 | Veneto | Amarone della Valpolicella | null | Castellani Michele & Figli 2015 Colle Cristi (Amarone della Valpolicella) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castellani-michele-figli-2015-colle-cristi-amarone-della-valpolicella/ | Red Blend | 2,015 | Castellani Michele & Figli |
14.5 | Red | France | Smoky dried herbs and anise notes spice this full-bodied yet crisply composed blend of Grenache and Syrah. Black-plum and mulberry flavors are ripe but pristine, framed by fine, integrated tannins. This briskly textured yet powerfully concentrated wine should improve through 2026. | Brunel de la Gardine | null | 92 | Rhône Valley | Cairanne | null | Brunel Père et Fils 2016 Brunel de la Gardine Grenache-Syrah (Cairanne) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/brunel-pere-et-fils-2016-brunel-de-la-gardine-grenache-syrah-cairanne-308779/ | Grenache-Syrah | 2,016 | Brunel Père et Fils |
13.5 | Red | US | A pretty wine with sappy fruit flavors, this included 40% whole clusters in the fermentation, and 30% new French oak barrels in the élévage. Concentrated raspberry preserves anchor the fruit, with interesting seams of buttermilk and a touch of toasted cracker. | Claudia's Choice | 50 | 92 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Broadley 2015 Claudia's Choice Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/broadley-2015-claudias-choice-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/ | Pinot Noir | 2,015 | Broadley |
12.4 | White | US | Clean and tight on the nose, this bottling offers lemon juice, chalk, wet river stone and sharp, grassy aromas. There is great acidity and strong tension to the palate that grabs the tongue and won't let go, weaving through flavors of lemon-lime and Anjou pear. | null | 20 | 91 | California | Central Coast | Edna Valley | Crū 2017 Albariño (Edna Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cr-2017-albarino-edna-valley/ | Albariño | 2,017 | Crū |
12.5 | Red | France | The single vineyard, less than an acre, is planted with 65-year-old vines. The result is this spicy, structured, dark-hued wine, with tannins still intact but promising much. Drink this lightly wood-aged wine from 2020. | Le Vivier | 25 | 93 | Beaujolais | Fleurie | null | Yohan Lardy 2017 Le Vivier (Fleurie) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/yohan-lardy-2017-le-vivier-fleurie/ | Gamay | 2,017 | Yohan Lardy |
15 | Red | Italy | This opens with quintessential Amarone aromas of baked plum, dark spice, underbrush, leather and pipe tobacco. The full-bodied palate offers dried cherry, prune, toasted hazelnut, star anise and clove set against fine-grained tannins. Drink through 2024. | null | 124 | 92 | Veneto | Amarone della Valpolicella Classico | null | Bertani 2009 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bertani-2009-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico-307649/ | Red Blend | 2,009 | Bertani |