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114,746 | portugal | this is the second wine of mouchão estate, a power in its own right. it is beautifully perfumed with violets and spice while its tannins and dark chocolate flavors are well integrated with the generous black fruits and acidity. the wine, even at four-years-old, is still young and will need much further aging. drink from 2020. | Ponte das Canas | 93 | 40 |
27,897 | us | scents of waxy lemon peel, lanolin, fresh herb and fennel entice on this wonderfully dry riesling, with penetrating lemon and white peach flavors. brisk and vibrant, it has a refreshing crushed-stone minerality. | RTR Vineyard Dry | 89 | 19 |
78,060 | us | simple, sharp and spicy, this is a generic, all-purpose red wine with some cherry fruit and chewy tannins. | River Rock Red Wine | 84 | 10 |
31,237 | us | very crisp, and loaded with tart green apples and lemons, this would be an ideal match for light fish or shellfish dishes. this is what unadulterated cool-climate chardonnay tastes like. | Estate | 84 | 12 |
55,372 | argentina | this is one exotic number. the nose shows blueberry, boysenberry, charcoal, plenty of oak and hints of cardamom and star anise. a lush, layered palate is intense but doesn't hit too hard, while concentrated blackberry, licorice and spice flavors set up a peppery, minty finish that's stout and structured. | Don David Reserve | 91 | 18 |
48,044 | new zealand | this seems to be hurrying along its aging curve, showing a burnished gold color. it's smoky and intense, with citrusy fruit that's more like grapefruit than anything else, plus plenty of weight and bright acidity. drink up. | Valhalla | 87 | 30 |
49,378 | spain | herbal to the max, with strong bell pepper and pimiento aromas. it feels clacky, with salty, herbal flavors of blackberry and dark plum. warm almost to the point of being hot on the finish, with burnt notes as well as acidic zip. | Ennak Criança | 83 | 22 |
59,451 | portugal | this superrich blend of antão vaz, arinto and roupeiro was tank fermented to keep the crispness and fruit of the blend. it is certainly rich but it has fine acidity as well—juicy and full of apple flavors. drink the wine from 2018. | Monte do Carrapatelo Colheita Seleccionada | 90 | 18 |
11,932 | france | this is a bright, fruity, rounded wine with a soft texture. it's full and ripe, with melon and green plum notes, plus a touch of bitterness on the finish. | La Dame Blanche | 85 | 20 |
40,013 | italy | this bright, straightforward red offers aromas of wild berry, coffee and a whiff of tilled soil. on the soft, easy-drinking palate, notes of chopped sage and baking spice add interest to the red cherry core. drink through 2016. | Famiglia Zingarelli | 87 | 16 |
3,271 | portugal | not many wines come from bucelas today, as its vineyards get eaten up by the northern lisbon suburbs. this arinto-based wine suggests there should be some more of this ultra-crisp white, which bears a passing resemblance to a vinho verde in its super-fresh apple and grapefruit flavors. | Prova Régia | 87 | 10 |
109,621 | us | here's an everyday wine to drink with burgers and such. tastes like an inexpensive wine served in a fast-food restaurant. | Haut Tubee | 82 | 20 |
37,572 | us | add this bottling to the growing list of worthy oregon pinots under $20. light and balanced, it offers spicy cranberry and rhubarb with a streak of red licorice. it's a good everyday wine for salmon and light poultry dishes. | Big Fire | 88 | 19 |
85,599 | us | this wine is a blend of cabernet sauvignon (58%), malbec (22%) and merlot. aromas of blue and red fruit and spice lead to tart, broad fruit flavors that winnow somewhat toward the finish. still, it brings a lot of enjoyment. | Mike's Reserve | 88 | 20 |
26,511 | us | from estate-grown fruit dotted around the appellation, this wine shines in a fresh approach to tannin and savory-laced black cherry, seasoning it with clove, earth and black tea. its length impresses, with the finish vibrantly spiked with cardamom and cola spice. | Estate Grown | 93 | 40 |
44,341 | us | dark-gold color makes way for a tension of meyer lemon, grapefruit and tart apple, unexpectedly fresh flavors given the hue and concentration of this wine. a creaminess on the palate is lush and round yet able to find companionship in a wealth of juicy acidity. | Durell Vineyard | 91 | 74 |
78,427 | argentina | fruity and earthy, with sly, narrow flavors of blackberry and chocolate. this has the ripeness and power that one would expect from a high-end malbec, but also a bit more finesse and natural “redness” than many heavyweights from argentina. hints of herbs, pine, lemon peel and mocha grace the structured finish. | Kinien | 90 | 30 |
9,219 | spain | more pulpy and flat than ideal, but still this wine shows a lot of spirit and rioja character. it starts with a jumbled nose of lacquer, shoe polish and licorice, while the palate is chewy and dark, with some briary notes. a good effort from a challenging vintage. | Reserva | 87 | 27 |
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