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Italy	This is a full and generous wine with a modern twist that adds concentration and power. Spice, dark chocolate, coffee and licorice steal the show and leave a lasting impression in the mouth. The wine is clean and pristine thanks to its well-integrated tannins and acidity. Drink after 2015.	Bricco Gattera	93	75	Piedmont	Barolo	null	Nebbiolo	Cordero di Montezemolo	null	null	null
Germany	This wine comes out of the bottle a little cranky, but give it some time in the glass and the initial stink gives way to notes of lime, apple and peach. It's plump in feel, with some dusty minerality and dried spices adding nuance to the sweet fruit.	Brauneberger Juffer Kabinett	90	18	Mosel-Saar-Ruwer	null	null	Riesling	Willi Haag	null	null	null
France	This balanced, ripe and fruity wine is already refreshing and crisp. Plenty of red-currant flavors go along with the lively acidity and bright aftertaste.	Château Lalande Bellevue	88	16	Bordeaux	Bordeaux Rosé	null	Rosé	Vignerons de Tutiac	Roger Voss	@vossroger	Vignerons de Tutiac 2015 Château Lalande Bellevue Rosé (Bordeaux Rosé)
France	Very structured wine, firmly anchored to a tannic core. The wine has weight, blackberry fruit and dark cherry flavors. It is rich, full-bodied, with great swathes of juicy fruit and acidity. Drink from 2016.	Château de Chamirey Clos du Roi Premier Cru	90	null	Burgundy	Mercurey	null	Pinot Noir	Domaines Devillard	Roger Voss	@vossroger	Domaines Devillard 2011 Château de Chamirey Clos du Roi Premier Cru (Mercurey)
Chile	A sniff reveals somewhat cheesy, salinic red fruit aromas that struggle to keep their poise. The palate is fresh and forward, but it also smacks down with narrowing, hard tannins. Tastes of red cherry and raspberry, while the finish is snappy but short.	Reserva	84	15	Maule Valley	null	null	Syrah-Cabernet	Portal Del Alto	null	null	null
US	The alcohol is over the top; at nearly 16%, it shows both heat and sweetness. As tasty as the briary wild berry flavors are, the wine is just unbalanced.	null	82	32	California	Napa Valley	Napa	Zinfandel	Surh Luchtel	null	null	null
US	Grenache makes up 70% of this wine with the rest equal parts Mourvèdre and Syrah. The aromas of raspberry and spice are brooding while the raspberry, cranberry and floral flavors are tart and lithe, with a finish that lingers.	Kira's Cuvee	88	30	Washington	Washington	Washington Other	Red Blend	Almquist	Sean P. Sullivan	@wawinereport	Almquist 2013 Kira's Cuvee Red (Washington)
France	Because it is planted in clay and limestone soil, this wine is inevitably dominated by Merlot. The wood-aging flavor shows strongly with spice and toast while the fruit is just beginning to hint at a black-currant future. It is rich and full, needing time. Drink from 2022.	null	88	45	Bordeaux	Haut-Médoc	null	Bordeaux-style Red Blend	Château Doyac	null	null	null
US	This reserve-level wine, from the estate vineyard, is certified biodynamic. Smooth and sweetly spicy, it compounds raspberry pastry with hints of crumb cake and brown sugar. The finish seems to hit a bit of a wall, and resonates with a touch of metal.	Rastaban	90	55	Oregon	Eola-Amity Hills	Willamette Valley	Pinot Noir	Brooks	null	null	null
Germany	Fresh and minty on the nose, with restrained pear and melon notes, this medium-bodied kabinett is firmly tart and acidic on the palate, with balanced sweet-sour flavors. Turns slightly chalky on the finish.	Johannisberg G Kabinett	88	19	Rheingau	null	null	Riesling	Johannishof	null	null	null
France	The La Londe appellation came into existence in 2008 and this wine celebrates that fact. Rounded and smooth, it has a touch of saltiness as well as dried red berry fruits and intense acidity. Drink from the end of 2014.	8 by Château les Valentines	91	29	Provence	Côtes de Provence La Londe	null	Rosé	Château les Valentines	null	null	null
Ukraine	This wine has aromas of pomegranate juice and dried cherry. Flavors suggest pomegranate juice and tart cherry conserves.	null	84	6	Ukraine	null	null	Merlot	Côtnar Hills	Jeff Jenssen	@worldwineguys	Côtnar Hills 2014 Merlot (Ukraine)
US	Named for winemaker Ross Cobb's late mother, who more than 20 years ago planted the Coastlands Vineyards' dry-farmed vines—some of the oldest in the region—this exquisitely distinctive wine celebrates all that is extreme and remarkable about the marriage of site, style and variety. Offering bay laurel in abundance, it has plenty of body to remain vibrant and complex, marked entirely in forest floor and heady allspice, with a nuance of cherry and white pepper on the finish.	Diane Cobb Coastlands Vineyard	97	85	California	Sonoma Coast	Sonoma	Pinot Noir	Cobb	Virginie Boone	@vboone	Cobb 2012 Diane Cobb Coastlands Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast)
Spain	Dark in color, with questionable cleanliness. In the mouth, it's meaty, big and unbalanced. Finishes with slight mushroom and sherry notes. The grape used is Prieto Picudo.	Molendores	80	12	Northern Spain	Vino Tierra de León	null	Prieto Picudo	Villacezan	null	null	null
Spain	Earthy, inky, sweet and jammy on the nose, this brings just the right hint of raisin. It feels narrow and firmly tannic, with wide flavors of blackberry, prune, raisin and chocolate. It's loaded with flavor, but the mouthfeel is astringent and collapsed. A powerful country-style wine.	Viñas Viejas	88	15	Northern Spain	Calatayud	null	Garnacha	Punto y Coma	null	null	null
Austria	Sumptuous oak flavors of cinnamon, blueberry notes and spicy pepper make for an impressive olfactory trio. The palate comes across as velvety but fresh, echoing these same flavors, emphasizing pepper and blueberry. The structure is big and bold and fully supported by oak, but the crunchy fruit freshness holds the balance. This has a fruity finish and would need some hearty meat to be drunk now. Otherwise drink 2019–2029.	Kirchweingarten Reserve	93	45	Carnuntum	null	null	Blaufränkisch	Artner	Anne Krebiehl MW	@AnneInVino	Artner 2014 Kirchweingarten Reserve Blaufränkisch (Carnuntum)
Portugal	More commonly found in coastal Setúbal, here, Castelão yields a fruity, soft and ready-to-drink wine. It has red berry and plum flavors and the lightest hint of tannins to give shape to the juicy core. Drink now.	Tinto Castelão Reserva	89	25	Alentejano	null	null	Castelão	Fitapreta Vinhos	Roger Voss	@vossroger	Fitapreta Vinhos 2010 Tinto Castelão Reserva Castelão (Alentejano)
Germany	Delicate smoke and mineral tones seep into succulent yellow cherry and peach flavors in this deeply complex, structured wine. Delicate yet mouthcoating, zesty yet unctuous, it's a lingering, honeyed sip of sunshine.	Hochheimer Domdechaney Auslese	93	53	Rheingau	null	null	Riesling	Domdechant Werner	null	null	null
US	This clean, zesty Sauvignon Blanc has plenty of attractive white peach, green apple, citrus and vanilla flavors. It's a little on the sweet fruit juice side of the spectrum, but sure is tasty.	null	86	24	California	Napa Valley	Napa	Sauvignon Blanc	White Cottage Ranch	null	null	null
France	Ripe and soft wine, flavored with prune and black plums and a sweet jelly flavor. The wine has open, soft tannins and some good ripeness.	Domaine Adélie Champs Martin Premier Cru	88	null	Burgundy	Mercurey	null	Pinot Noir	Albert Bichot	null	null	null
US	This is the winery's reserve cuvée, first produced in 1995 and released for the Millennium. It's half pinot and half chardonnay, made from the best of the best grapes and vintages. This is just the second release in the winery's two decade history. Though NV, it is based on the very ripe 1998 vintage. The winery's most elegant sparkling wine, it has a fine, textured mouthfeel and nicely nuanced flavors of pear, apple and light citrus. The over-the-top fruitiness of the regular brut is tamed, and it has the grace and texture of a genuine Champagne.	Cuvée Forté	90	30	Washington	Washington	Washington Other	Sparkling Blend	Mountain Dome	null	null	null
Germany	Intensely earthy, savory tones juxtapose sweet tangerine and apple in this delicately concentrated yet lip-smackingly honeyed kabinett. The finish is refreshingly brisk and lemony. Drink now.	Schlossböckelheimer Königsfels Kabinett	88	16	Nahe	null	null	Riesling	Paul Anheuser	Anna Lee C. Iijima	null	Paul Anheuser 2015 Schlossböckelheimer Königsfels Kabinett Riesling (Nahe)
Italy	Scassino is a cheerful and simple Chianti Classico that delivers loads of sweet spice and cinnamon-like aromas. It's a young, affordable wine that proves easy and pleasurable to drink with pasta, risotto and even pizza.	Scassino	87	28	Tuscany	Chianti Classico	null	Sangiovese	Terrabianca	null	null	null
US	Pinot Gris has been making inroads in Washington of late and this producer has been leading the way. Pleasing aromas of apple and melon lead to dry full-feeling fruit flavors that linger on the finish.	null	88	10	Washington	Columbia Valley (WA)	Columbia Valley	Pinot Gris	Chateau Ste. Michelle	Sean P. Sullivan	@wawinereport	Chateau Ste. Michelle 2015 Pinot Gris (Columbia Valley (WA))
US	This is one of the ripest, least earthy Dry Creek Cabs I've ever had. It's quite a lush wine, forward in juicy black cherry and cassis flavors, yet complex, with real depth and length to the finish. Drink now.	null	88	28	California	Dry Creek Valley	Sonoma	Cabernet Sauvignon	Forth	null	null	null
Spain	Vanilla wafer aromas leave this taster lost. The longer it airs out, the more weird the wine gets. Milk chocolate, vanilla and marshmallow dominate everything from aromas to feel to flavor to finish. A barrel-fermented rosé from Ribera Del Duero: why?	Rosado	80	13	Northern Spain	Ribera del Duero	null	Rosé	Prado Rey	null	null	null
Chile	Floral, fresh and just big enough to make it worth a go. There's a bit of everything to this nice-priced Cab, including leafiness, red fruit, toast, chocolate and cassis. There's also a bit of heat and burn to the finish, but with food that won't be noticeable.	Urban Maule	87	11	Maule Valley	null	null	Cabernet Sauvignon	O. Fournier	null	null	null
Italy	Wild berry, moist earth, crushed violet and a whiff of dark baking spice meld together on this. The polished palate delivers succulent Marasca cherry, white pepper and a licorice note alongside firm, polished tannins.	null	90	22	Tuscany	Chianti Classico	null	Red Blend	Carobbio	Kerin O’Keefe	@kerinokeefe	Carobbio 2013 Chianti Classico
Italy	Fragrant and refined, this opens with scents of white spring flowers and just picked orchard fruit. The bright, creamy palate doles out green apple, pear, white peach and a hint of chopped herbs. Bright acidity lifts the juicy flavors while a soft mousse lends elegance. It closes on an almond note.	Brut	92	19	Veneto	Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore	null	Glera	Vettori	Kerin O’Keefe	@kerinokeefe	Vettori NV Brut (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore)
Argentina	Starts with bulky fruit and bacon aromas. The palate is sort of rattled and jagged in terms of feel, while the flavors of baked berry fruit slip toward herbal. All in all, it's a pleasant, jammy, friendly, easy-to-drink, generic Cabernet.	Reserve	86	15	Mendoza Province	Mendoza	null	Cabernet Sauvignon	Cruz Alta	Michael Schachner	@wineschach	Cruz Alta 2008 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza)
US	Vanilla, cocoa, barrel spice and herb aromas are followed by creamy fruit and barrel flavors. The vanilla notes overwhelm the nose and palate, however, distracting from the fruit.	Stillwater Creek Vineyard	88	28	Washington	Columbia Valley (WA)	Columbia Valley	Malbec	Novelty Hill	Sean P. Sullivan	@wawinereport	Novelty Hill 2014 Stillwater Creek Vineyard Malbec (Columbia Valley (WA))
France	This is heavy on the wood, but it's so rich in fruit as well. An immensely concentrated wine that's powered by its dark tannins and flavors of ripe blackberry, loganberry juice and spice. The acidity is straight as an arrow, giving the wine good lift.	null	94	266	Burgundy	Chambertin	null	Pinot Noir	Maison Jessiaume	null	null	null
France	Impressive dusty tannins offer a structured counterpoint to the deliciously ripe fruits and sweet berry flavors that stand out in this wine. It has great concentration as well, a powerhouse of firm structure and gorgeous fruit.	null	92	null	Bordeaux	Pessac-Léognan	null	Bordeaux-style Red Blend	Château Bouscaut	null	null	null
US	The variety is best known in the French appellation of Madiran, where the wines are inky, tannic and long-lived. Here, California terroir has produced a soft red, in the manner of Napa Cabs, with similar flavors, except for a wild edge of violets and Provençal herbs. An impressive debut.	Estate Bottled	90	32	California	Monterey	Central Coast	Tannat	Cambiata	null	null	null
US	Pronounced FOO-kway, this is the highest in alcohol but the lowest in flavor of the Erath line up. The first bottle tasted flat, leafy and dull, but a second bottle was significantly improved. Nonetheless it appears to be aging quickly, with an astringent, tannic finish.	Fuqua	85	40	Oregon	Dundee Hills	Willamette Valley	Pinot Noir	Erath	Paul Gregutt	@paulgwine	Erath 2004 Fuqua Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills)
US	A little one-dimensional and on the soft side, but enormously rich in apple butter, pineapple custard, apricot jam, gingerbread, vanilla honey and sweet oak flavors.	null	87	20	California	Redwood Valley	Mendocino/Lake Counties	Chardonnay	Lolonis	null	null	null
US	Offers a good modern interpretation of Chardonnay, with its ripe, oaky flavors and creamy texture. Grilled pineapples, mashed green pears, buttered toast, caramel and vanilla, brightened with crisp acidity.	null	87	30	California	Carneros	Napa-Sonoma	Chardonnay	Truchard	null	null	null
Chile	Hailing from a cool vintage, this Chardonnay smells oaky and resiny to an extreme. In the mouth, it's lifted by a beam of acid but still comes across woody. Flavors of sawdust, barrel resin, stone fruits and citrus finish with a good feel.	Amelia Limited Release Las Petras Vineyard	87	35	Casablanca Valley	null	null	Chardonnay	Concha y Toro	null	null	null
Spain	Light on the nose, with dilute red-berry aromas and mild leathery, cheesy notes. The palate is kind of raw and lean, with tangy, crisp flavors of pie cherry and raspberry. Dry, peppery, snappy wine, with definitive crispness.	Crianza	85	15	Northern Spain	Rioja	null	Tempranillo	Vaza	null	null	null
Spain	A grapy, clamped nose lacks nuance. In the mouth, this is raw and choppy, with fresh red-fruit acidity. Red-berry and oak flavors finish woody, with ample spice and juicy acidity.	Punto Suspensivo	87	21	Northern Spain	Calatayud	null	Garnacha	Castillo de Maluenda	Michael Schachner	@wineschach	Castillo de Maluenda 2011 Punto Suspensivo Garnacha (Calatayud)
France	Composed of 85% Syrah, 10% Grenache and 5% Mourvèdre and aged in almost exclusively new oak for eight months, this is an opulent wine loaded with dark cherry and raspberry, mocha and garrigue spice throughout. It's full and lush but balanced and well integrated. Drinks beautifully now but should hold for another couple of years.	Château Paul Mas Clos des Mûres	90	20	Languedoc-Roussillon	Languedoc	null	Rhône-style Red Blend	Domaines Paul Mas	null	null	null
US	The only field-blended wine to actually call itself a field blend consists of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah and Carignan. It's very dry and bold in tannins, a rather earthy wine with a deep core of fruit. Should age effortlessly for decades.	Field Blend	88	30	California	Oakville	Napa	Red Blend	Oakville Ranch	null	null	null
Argentina	Baked and broad on the nose, with toasty aromas, marshmallow sweetness and floral hints. The palate is tight, healthy and tastes of savory, meaty fruit including black cherry and wild raspberry. Leather and herbal notes work the finish, and overall this is nice but more basic than complex.	Broquel	87	17	Mendoza Province	Mendoza	null	Cabernet Sauvignon	Trapiche	Michael Schachner	@wineschach	Trapiche 2008 Broquel Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza)
France	Made from old vines, this complex and structured wine brings out the richness and ripe tannins of 2010. It's firm although the fruit concentration is what shows most strongly. It's an impressive, juicy, red-fruited wine that will age. Drink from 2017.	Grand Vin	90	29	Bordeaux	Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux	null	Bordeaux-style Red Blend	Château la Baronnerie	null	null	null
US	Shows that typical enormous Santa Lucia fruit that's so massive that it just stuns. Offers gobs of cherry marmalade, blueberry pie filling, pomegranate and cola-root beer flavors, yet the wine somehow stays silky-elegant. Who knows where it's going, but it's delicious now.	Tondré Grapefield	90	43	California	Santa Lucia Highlands	Central Coast	Pinot Noir	Tondré	null	null	null
Italy	With its inky concentration, rich extraction and ripe aromas of blackberry pie and cherry preserves, fine craftsmanship is evident. Soft veins of spice and chocolate weave elegantly throughout.	Riserva di Fizzano	90	30	Tuscany	Chianti Classico	null	Sangiovese	Rocca delle Macìe	null	null	null
Portugal	This Port from the organically farmed Casal dos Jordões certainly has pure fruit flavors. But the main impression is of a green, herbal character with bitter chocolate which spoil the balance. The spirit could be better integrated, as well.	Finest Reserve	82	null	Port	null	null	Port	Casal dos Jordões	null	null	null
Spain	Shy at first, with standard raspberry aromas, earth and buttery notes along with cherry and raspberry flavors. Becomes fuller and more satisfying with time, and once it's fully open you have a solid, satisfying Rioja with true flavors and good overall balance.	Crianza	88	14	Northern Spain	Rioja	null	Tempranillo	Castillo Labastida	null	null	null
US	If you know those Argentine Malbecs, you know what you're in for. This is a dark, huge, tannic, explosive red wine, with massive blackberry and cherry, cocoa and sweet leather flavors. It's perfectly dry, but quite a bit softer than those from Argentina. Drink now with barbecued steak.	null	90	25	California	Alexander Valley	Sonoma	Malbec	Mosaic	null	null	null
US	This serious and concentrated wine has plenty of ripe fruit aromas and flavors, with a smooth texture, and lingering fruitiness on the finish. It resembles black plums and cloves in flavor, and has excellent balance and depth.	Wild Thing Old Vine	90	19	California	Mendocino County	null	Zinfandel	Carol Shelton	Jim Gordon	@gordone_cellars	Carol Shelton 2013 Wild Thing Old Vine Zinfandel (Mendocino County)
US	The winery's blend of all six of its single-vineyard designates, this contains smaller amounts of Malbec, Petit Verdot, Merlot and Cab Franc in support of the Cab Sauvignon. Dried herbal components pique the aroma, followed by spicy cinnamon and black pepper seasonings on the palate. Black licorice marks the finish.	null	88	50	California	Diamond Mountain District	Napa	Cabernet Sauvignon	Von Strasser	Virginie Boone	@vboone	Von Strasser 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon (Diamond Mountain District)
France	A fresh and crisp wine, it is softly fruity with intense layers of acidity. It's immediately appealing with red fruits and crisp citrus at the end.	Cuvée Signature Magali	88	23	Provence	Côtes de Provence	null	Rosé	Domaine Saint-André de Figuière	null	null	null
US	Give this young wine a decanting to let some initial mustiness blow off. Afterwards, it's soft and earthy, with a sweet core of black cherries and oak. Should develop over the next 4–5 years.	Beresini Vineyard	87	34	California	Carneros	Napa-Sonoma	Pinot Noir	Stomping Girl	null	null	null
US	Intense bramble notes and a hint of earth lend savoriness to crisp red cherry and berry in this dry rosé. While delicate in concentration, refreshing acidity and brisk texture make this a lovely summer apéritif.	Estate	87	14	New York	Finger Lakes	Finger Lakes	Rosé	Fulkerson	Anna Lee C. Iijima	null	Fulkerson 2016 Estate Rosé (Finger Lakes)
New Zealand	Toasty aromas mingle with vanilla and cream on the nose before giving way on the palate to melons and a strong fig component, possibly from the 15% Sémillon that's been blended in. A ripe, barrel-marked style.	Matheson Vineyard	88	15	Hawke's Bay	null	null	Sauvignon Blanc	Matua Valley	null	null	null
US	New oak bursts forth in an immediate blast of smoky char, while airing reveals lemonddrop, honeysuckle, buttercream and fresh spice notes. The wine is marvelously complicated, zesty in acidity, with all kinds of fruit, flower and spice flavors. Represents a whole new dimension in California Viognier.	Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Saints and Sinners	93	30	California	Santa Barbara County	Central Coast	Viognier	Domaine des Mondes	null	null	null
Portugal	A bold, powerful wine, showing smooth, mature black-fruit flavors and rich tannins. It is soft, solid and powerfully built. Wood aging has given extra roundness and a touch of spice to the palate. Drink this wine now and until 2018.	Reserva	91	15	Alentejo	null	null	Portuguese Red	Herdade dos Machados	Roger Voss	@vossroger	Herdade dos Machados 2007 Reserva Red (Alentejo)
Spain	Definitely a once-ripe, raisiny wine with hard Toro tannins and molasses aromas and flavors. Borderline syrupy but with enough structure and grip to make the grade. Warming and rich wine, with a fierce strucutre and big tannic framework. Drink now.	12 Meses	88	19	Northern Spain	Toro	null	Tinta de Toro	Cyan	null	null	null
France	This white wine is fruity and crisp with a deliciously refreshing herbal edge. Lemon and pink grapefruit are cut by some zingy acidity and finished with a bright aftertaste. Drink now.	null	85	9	Southwest France	Côtes de Gascogne	null	White Blend	Domaine du Touja	Roger Voss	@vossroger	Domaine du Touja 2015 White (Côtes de Gascogne)
US	This wine is 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot. Baking-spice aromas are at the fore, followed by dried-out dark fruit and herbs. The palate is reserved in style, with the tannins bringing some grit.	Left Blend Artz Vineyard	87	48	Washington	Red Mountain	Columbia Valley	Bordeaux-style Red Blend	Auclair	Sean P. Sullivan	@wawinereport	Auclair 2014 Left Blend Artz Vineyard Red (Red Mountain)
US	Graciano is just getting started in Washington but this bottle shows much promise. It's aromatically generous, with notes of coffee and heaping amounts of black pepper along with citrus twist. The palate is silky soft in feel and shows elegance and restraint that keep you coming back for more.	Reserva	92	32	Washington	Snipes Mountain	Columbia Valley	Graciano	Pomum	Sean P. Sullivan	@wawinereport	Pomum 2011 Reserva Graciano (Snipes Mountain)
Uruguay	Dense, cedary, rubbery aromas of blackberry and turned earth set up a lush, clean, chewy palate full of ripe flavors of blueberry, prune, raisin and fig. Throw in a chocolaty aftertaste and a borderline syrupy finish and this full-bodied, grabby Tannat is impressive. Drink through 2018.	Massimo Deicas	90	130	Juanico	null	null	Tannat	Familia Deicas	Michael Schachner	@wineschach	Familia Deicas 2008 Massimo Deicas Tannat (Juanico)
US	A good everyday Cabernet with some special features to recommend it. Sweet in blackberries, currants, cocoa, mint and cedar, it's marked by rugged tannins. Drink now.	null	86	30	California	Napa Valley	Napa	Cabernet Sauvignon	Of The Place	null	null	null
Italy	One of the best wines made on the beautiful island of Sicily, Donnafugata's Mille e Una Notte exhibits gorgeous smoothness in the mouth and exceedingly rich aromas of black currants, chocolate, spice and tobacco. Under all that are notes of toasted almond and pistachio that are characteristic of the Nero d'Avola grape.	Mille e Una Notte	93	80	Sicily & Sardinia	Contessa Entellina	null	Nero d'Avola	Donnafugata	null	null	null
US	The winery has been consistent with this wine over the vintages, and once again, the '09 is rich and layered. It's brilliant in Edna Valley acidity, showing the long hangtime, ripe flavors of limes, kiwi fruits, oranges and minerals that characterize this region.	Grand Firepeak Cuvée	90	30	California	Edna Valley	Central Coast	Chardonnay	Baileyana	null	null	null
France	92-94 Barrel sample. Rich and creamy, showing ripe Sauvignon fruits, hinting at tropical. The fruit is certainly ripe, full in the mouth, but has preserved a good, tight structure and freshness	Barrel sample	93	null	Bordeaux	Pessac-Léognan	null	Bordeaux-style White Blend	Château Latour-Martillac	null	null	null
New Zealand	Green leafy notes combine with mouthwatering ripe apple and lime scents on the nose of this crisp, stylish Riesling. It's reasonably full-bodied at 12.5% alcohol but dry, finishing fresh and minerally.	Dry	87	17	Marlborough	null	null	Riesling	Kim Crawford	null	null	null
US	A blend of mainly Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, with smaller amounts of other traditional Bordeaux varieties, this treads perilously close to being too ripe. It shows a hint of raisin, but not enough to interfere with the beauty of the blackberry jam and sweet oak flavors. The tannins are exquisite, in the way of a top Napa Cab. Doesn't seem to be a longterm ager, so drink now–2015.	Proprietary	91	90	California	Napa Valley	Napa	Bordeaux-style Red Blend	Alpha Omega	null	null	null
Italy	A carefully crafted wine that shares little in common with the Pinot Grigios we normally drink. The aromas and the mouthfeel are opulent and silky and the wine's solid structure is built for elaborate dishes. A Marc de Grazia Selection, various U.S. importers.	Dessimis	89	24	Northeastern Italy	Friuli Isonzo	null	Pinot Grigio	Vie di Romans	null	null	null
Spain	Gummy, pasty and sweet, with no real elegance or finesse. It's simply a dark, candied wine that's pure tutti-frutti. And the feel is more narrow than one might hope for given the wine's immense color and body.	El Chaparral Old Vine	82	13	Northern Spain	Navarra	null	Grenache	Vega Sindoa	null	null	null
Italy	This dark wine is characterized by jammy notes of blackberry marmalade and sweet Christmas spice. It's lean and compact in the mouth with long-lasting flavors of blueberry and black currant.	Fidelis	87	18	Southern Italy	Aglianico del Taburno	null	Aglianico	Cantina del Taburno	null	null	Cantina del Taburno 2005 Fidelis (Aglianico del Taburno)
US	A tremendous value for the lush berry, currant and mocha flavors, finely grained tannins, and the way the wine feels so fine and rich in the mouth. Drink now with almost anything calling for a full-bodied and dry red wine.	null	88	15	California	California	California Other	Red Blend	Martin Ray	null	null	Martin Ray 2009 Red (California)
US	The grapes come from Ventura County, which lies between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles along the coast. This is cool-climate territory, and it shows in the rich acidity and delicate structure that accompany this delicious wine. It's potent in blackberry and black cherry fruit, with a spicy finish.	The Garage	91	40	California	California	California Other	Syrah	Bella Victorian Vineyard	null	null	null
Spain	A steal for six bucks; the nose is floral and black, but under control. Meanwhile, the palate is bouncy, round and balanced, with juicy black plum and wild berry flavors. Clean and solid.	Viña Borgia	87	6	Northern Spain	Campo de Borja	null	Grenache	Borsao	null	null	null
US	A nice, easy Pinot, with tart cherry, coffee and oak flavors that drink dry. You'll find a silky texture and crisp, balancing acids.	null	86	16	California	Central Coast	Central Coast	Pinot Noir	Chumeia	null	null	null
US	There is plenty of green tea flavor running through the fruit and the tannins here, along with dark cherry and bitter chocolate. A rustic, rough, but perfectly enjoyable take on pure Cab Franc.	null	87	12	Washington	Yakima Valley	Columbia Valley	Cabernet Franc	Willow Crest	null	null	null
Australia	Plum and berry fruit on the palate are juicy but fairly main stream; pretty notes of spice accent roasted blackberry aromas. Textured tannins add interest on the finish.	Reserve	88	59	Victoria	Nagambie Lakes	null	Shiraz	Tahbilk	null	null	null
France	In this generous and opulent wine, weight and richness accompany acidity and power. Ripe yellow and white fruits are given a touch of spice and new wood. It's gorgeous, but will be better after aging. Drink from 2018.	Les Demoiselles	93	380	Burgundy	Chevalier-Montrachet	null	Chardonnay	Louis Latour	Roger Voss	@vossroger	Louis Latour 2011 Les Demoiselles (Chevalier-Montrachet)
US	Light, watery and thin, with simple lemon and green apple flavors, and plenty of acidity.	Unoaked	83	17	Washington	Wahluke Slope	Columbia Valley	Chardonnay	Gilbert Cellars	Paul Gregutt	@paulgwine	Gilbert Cellars 2008 Unoaked Chardonnay (Wahluke Slope)
Italy	Banana, honeydew melon and honeysuckle aromas lead the way while the generous palate doles out pineapple and white peach flavors. A candied nectarine note backs up the fruity flavors, alongside tangy acidity.	Rocca dei Leoni	89	null	Southern Italy	Roccamonfina	null	Falanghina	Villa Matilde	null	null	null
Spain	Rubber and berry aromas are solid if standard, while the palate has freshness and bounce along with cherry, raspberry and rubbery latex. Slight amounts of heat and bitterness show up on the finish, but overall this is an entirely functional young wine.	Tinto	85	14	Northern Spain	Ribera del Duero	null	Tempranillo Blend	Torrederos	null	null	null
Italy	Stewed prune, scorched earth, leather, menthol and leafy underbrush aromas set the tone. The ripe, jammy palate offers dried black cherry, clove and anise framed in densely packed, dusty tannins that leave an astringent finish. Give the tannins another year or two to unfold but drink sooner rather than later to capture the remaining fruit.	Il Margone Riserva	88	95	Tuscany	Chianti Classico	null	Sangiovese	Il Molino di Grace	Kerin O’Keefe	@kerinokeefe	Il Molino di Grace 2009 Il Margone Riserva (Chianti Classico)
US	Shows the exotic side of Viognier, with crisp acidity and a dry minerality that gets the tastebuds whistling. The lime, quince, apricot, white flower and woodspice flavors finish with the briskness of a Sauvignon Blanc, only more opulent.	null	89	18	California	Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara	Central Coast	Viognier	3CV	null	null	null
Italy	This opens with aromas of small woodland berries, cedar and tilled earth. The chewy palate offers fleshy black cherry, red currant, mocha and baking spice alongside assertive but fine-grained tannins. Drink 2016–2020.	Beatrice	89	42	Tuscany	Chianti Classico	null	Red Blend	Viticcio	Kerin O’Keefe	@kerinokeefe	Viticcio 2012 Beatrice (Chianti Classico)
Italy	The sweet interpretation of Marsala offers a more dynamic and intense bouquet with aromas of marron glacé, honey-covered almonds, candied fruit and dried prune. Drink it alone after dinner or pair it with a very aged Pecorino cheese.	Fine Sweet	88	13	Sicily & Sardinia	Marsala	null	White Blend	Florio	null	null	null
US	It doesn't look like any grapes actually came from the Santa Lucia Highlands, so don't be fooled. The wine is dry and earthy, with strong tannins, puckery acids and bitter coffee flavors relieved by a dash of blackberry.	Lucia Range Ranches	84	15	California	Central Coast	Central Coast	Syrah	Estancia	null	null	null
US	Offers a tremendous burst of ripe green apples, bosc pears and Meyer lemons, brightened with the crisp acidity of cool Green Valley. Also, tinges of vanilla and cream, despite being unoaked.	UnOaked	89	26	California	Green Valley	Sonoma	Chardonnay	Iron Horse	null	null	null
US	Fresh and vibrant, showing berry-cherry cola, tea, clove, vanilla and smoky flavors that are just delicious. The wine is accented by youthful acidity. If you like your Pinots young, this is for you. However, it should knit together and improve with some cellaring. Best 2007–2010.	null	91	42	California	Carneros	Napa-Sonoma	Pinot Noir	Etude	null	null	null
Portugal	Herbal, almost medicinal aromas set a complex scene for this densely structured wine. The flavors throughout, while rich, are also severe, a wrinkle on the otherwise ripe façade. That certainly suggests aging, and the dry tannins support this. In the meantime, it is a winter wine, its concentration needing rich meat dishes.	Monte da Cal Reserva	88	25	Alentejano	null	null	Portuguese Red	Dão Sul	Roger Voss	@vossroger	Dão Sul 2005 Monte da Cal Reserva Red (Alentejano)
US	This barrel selection evokes the AVA's black-cherry fruit character nicely, keeping it lively and balanced, with excellent depth. Tasting the wine is like gazing into a deep pool; the flavors keep pushing further into the finish. Streaks of coffee and milk chocolate are in the mix, but it's the excellent fruit that captures your attention and holds it.	Dundee Hills Cuvée	91	40	Oregon	Dundee Hills	Willamette Valley	Pinot Noir	J. Christopher	Paul Gregutt	@paulgwine	J. Christopher 2013 Dundee Hills Cuvée Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills)
Israel	A bouquet of cherry, blueberry and vanilla prepares the tastebuds for flavors of blueberry, strawberry, fennel bulb and white chocolate. There is a nice play on the palate between bright acidity and chewy tannins, and the delightful finish is like a mouthful of blueberry pie with a sprinkling of pomegranate seeds.	Wild Reserve	92	56	Judean Hills	null	null	Carignan	Recanati	Mike DeSimone	@worldwineguys	Recanati 2013 Wild Reserve Carignan (Judean Hills)
US	This is Langetwins's first vintage of Malbec from estate vineyards and it leaves a bit to be desired. Flat and a tad watery, it's a one-dimensional quaff.	Estate grown	80	15	California	Lodi	Central Valley	Malbec	LangeTwins	null	null	null
US	Faint aromas of lemon peel, apple peel and Meyer lemon pith show on the nose of this county blend bottling. Earthy clay-like notes meet with tangy citrus, sliced apple and pear flesh.	null	85	25	California	Santa Barbara County	Central Coast	Chardonnay	Lyric by Etude	Matt Kettmann	@mattkettmann	Lyric by Etude 2015 Chardonnay (Santa Barbara County)
US	Attractive for its rich creaminess, this Chard aims for the popular style and succeeds. It's soft and rich in orange, peach, apricot and mango fruit, with sweet-oak overtones of vanilla and buttered toast.	null	88	30	California	Russian River Valley	Sonoma	Chardonnay	La Crema	null	null	La Crema 2011 Chardonnay (Russian River Valley)
US	This fascinating, distinctive wine has a frame of grapefruity citrus around peppery pomegranates. It's well knit, textural, and finishes with more citrus rind phenolics. It's sleek and polished, though not a opulently fruity as the listed alcohol might suggest.	La Cantera Vineyard	92	48	Oregon	Chehalem Mountains	Willamette Valley	Pinot Noir	Iris Vineyards	Paul Gregutt	@paulgwine	Iris Vineyards 2015 La Cantera Vineyard Pinot Noir (Chehalem Mountains)
US	There's some good cherry fruit here, and the tannins are soft and intricate, but the wine has an overtly unripe green stemminess that detracts.	null	84	15	California	Russian River Valley	Sonoma	Merlot	Foppiano	null	null	null
New Zealand	Beautifully balanced, with crisp acids providing lift and delineation to the cherry fruit while at the same time supple tannins provide just the right amount of texture. Smoky oak caresses and accents the fruit with hints of cocoa, cinnamon and clove. Drink 2012–2018.	null	91	43	Martinborough	null	null	Pinot Noir	Ata Rangi	null	null	null
US	Acidity marks this wine. It gives a cutting, knife's edge sharpness to the ripe cherries, raspberries and cola. Oak, with its sweetness and creaminess, kicks in at the last minute to provide needed richness. Drink now.	Dijon Clone	87	39	California	Arroyo Seco	Central Coast	Pinot Noir	Scott Family	null	null	null
France	Ott specializes in rosés with weight and alcohol. Everything is so well integrated that they are only a part of a rich, fruity wine that has a dense texture, with spice and generous strawberry fruits. Full and definitely for food, the wine should be aged another few months, so drink from mid-2016.	Clos Mireille	92	49	Provence	Côtes de Provence	null	Rosé	Domaines Ott	Roger Voss	@vossroger	Domaines Ott 2014 Clos Mireille Rosé (Côtes de Provence)
Italy	This 80-20 Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot blend delivers enticing aromas of blackberry, mature cherry, plum, prune, exotic spice, chocolate and cedar shavings. It has rigid tannins and a nervous temperament—open in the next few years.	Guado dè Gemoli	89	40	Tuscany	Bolgheri Superiore	null	Red Blend	Giovanni Chiappini	null	null	null

Italy

This is a full and generous wine with a modern twist that adds concentration and power. Spice, dark chocolate, coffee and licorice steal the show and leave a lasting impression in the mouth. The wine is clean and pristine thanks to its well-integrated tannins and acidity. Drink after 2015.

Bricco Gattera

93

75

Piedmont

Barolo

null

Nebbiolo

Cordero di Montezemolo

null

Germany

This wine comes out of the bottle a little cranky, but give it some time in the glass and the initial stink gives way to notes of lime, apple and peach. It's plump in feel, with some dusty minerality and dried spices adding nuance to the sweet fruit.

Brauneberger Juffer Kabinett

90

18

Mosel-Saar-Ruwer

null

Riesling

Willi Haag

null

France

This balanced, ripe and fruity wine is already refreshing and crisp. Plenty of red-currant flavors go along with the lively acidity and bright aftertaste.

Château Lalande Bellevue

88

16

Bordeaux

Bordeaux Rosé

null

Rosé

Vignerons de Tutiac

Roger Voss

@vossroger

Vignerons de Tutiac 2015 Château Lalande Bellevue Rosé (Bordeaux Rosé)

France

Very structured wine, firmly anchored to a tannic core. The wine has weight, blackberry fruit and dark cherry flavors. It is rich, full-bodied, with great swathes of juicy fruit and acidity. Drink from 2016.

Château de Chamirey Clos du Roi Premier Cru

90

null

Burgundy

Mercurey

null

Pinot Noir

Domaines Devillard

Roger Voss

@vossroger

Domaines Devillard 2011 Château de Chamirey Clos du Roi Premier Cru (Mercurey)

Chile

A sniff reveals somewhat cheesy, salinic red fruit aromas that struggle to keep their poise. The palate is fresh and forward, but it also smacks down with narrowing, hard tannins. Tastes of red cherry and raspberry, while the finish is snappy but short.

Reserva

84

15

Maule Valley

null

Syrah-Cabernet

Portal Del Alto

null

US

The alcohol is over the top; at nearly 16%, it shows both heat and sweetness. As tasty as the briary wild berry flavors are, the wine is just unbalanced.

null

82

32

California

Napa Valley

Napa

Zinfandel

Surh Luchtel

null

US

Grenache makes up 70% of this wine with the rest equal parts Mourvèdre and Syrah. The aromas of raspberry and spice are brooding while the raspberry, cranberry and floral flavors are tart and lithe, with a finish that lingers.

Kira's Cuvee

88

30

Washington

Washington Other

Red Blend

Almquist

Sean P. Sullivan

@wawinereport

Almquist 2013 Kira's Cuvee Red (Washington)

France

Because it is planted in clay and limestone soil, this wine is inevitably dominated by Merlot. The wood-aging flavor shows strongly with spice and toast while the fruit is just beginning to hint at a black-currant future. It is rich and full, needing time. Drink from 2022.

null

88

45

Bordeaux

Haut-Médoc

null

Bordeaux-style Red Blend

Château Doyac

null

US

This reserve-level wine, from the estate vineyard, is certified biodynamic. Smooth and sweetly spicy, it compounds raspberry pastry with hints of crumb cake and brown sugar. The finish seems to hit a bit of a wall, and resonates with a touch of metal.

Rastaban

90

55

Oregon

Eola-Amity Hills

Willamette Valley

Pinot Noir

Brooks

null

Germany

Fresh and minty on the nose, with restrained pear and melon notes, this medium-bodied kabinett is firmly tart and acidic on the palate, with balanced sweet-sour flavors. Turns slightly chalky on the finish.

Johannisberg G Kabinett

88

19

Rheingau

null

Riesling

Johannishof

null

France

The La Londe appellation came into existence in 2008 and this wine celebrates that fact. Rounded and smooth, it has a touch of saltiness as well as dried red berry fruits and intense acidity. Drink from the end of 2014.

8 by Château les Valentines

91

29

Provence

Côtes de Provence La Londe

null

Rosé

Château les Valentines

null

Ukraine

This wine has aromas of pomegranate juice and dried cherry. Flavors suggest pomegranate juice and tart cherry conserves.

null

84

6

Ukraine

null

Merlot

Côtnar Hills

Jeff Jenssen

@worldwineguys

Côtnar Hills 2014 Merlot (Ukraine)

US

Named for winemaker Ross Cobb's late mother, who more than 20 years ago planted the Coastlands Vineyards' dry-farmed vines—some of the oldest in the region—this exquisitely distinctive wine celebrates all that is extreme and remarkable about the marriage of site, style and variety. Offering bay laurel in abundance, it has plenty of body to remain vibrant and complex, marked entirely in forest floor and heady allspice, with a nuance of cherry and white pepper on the finish.

Diane Cobb Coastlands Vineyard

97

85

California

Sonoma Coast

Sonoma

Pinot Noir

Cobb

Virginie Boone

@vboone

Cobb 2012 Diane Cobb Coastlands Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast)

Spain

Dark in color, with questionable cleanliness. In the mouth, it's meaty, big and unbalanced. Finishes with slight mushroom and sherry notes. The grape used is Prieto Picudo.

Molendores

80

12

Northern Spain

Vino Tierra de León

null

Prieto Picudo

Villacezan

null

Spain

Earthy, inky, sweet and jammy on the nose, this brings just the right hint of raisin. It feels narrow and firmly tannic, with wide flavors of blackberry, prune, raisin and chocolate. It's loaded with flavor, but the mouthfeel is astringent and collapsed. A powerful country-style wine.

Viñas Viejas

88

15

Northern Spain

Calatayud

null

Garnacha

Punto y Coma

null

Austria

Sumptuous oak flavors of cinnamon, blueberry notes and spicy pepper make for an impressive olfactory trio. The palate comes across as velvety but fresh, echoing these same flavors, emphasizing pepper and blueberry. The structure is big and bold and fully supported by oak, but the crunchy fruit freshness holds the balance. This has a fruity finish and would need some hearty meat to be drunk now. Otherwise drink 2019–2029.

Kirchweingarten Reserve

93

45

Carnuntum

null

Blaufränkisch

Artner

Anne Krebiehl MW

@AnneInVino

Artner 2014 Kirchweingarten Reserve Blaufränkisch (Carnuntum)

Portugal

More commonly found in coastal Setúbal, here, Castelão yields a fruity, soft and ready-to-drink wine. It has red berry and plum flavors and the lightest hint of tannins to give shape to the juicy core. Drink now.

Tinto Castelão Reserva

89

25

Alentejano

null

Castelão

Fitapreta Vinhos

Roger Voss

@vossroger

Fitapreta Vinhos 2010 Tinto Castelão Reserva Castelão (Alentejano)

Germany

Delicate smoke and mineral tones seep into succulent yellow cherry and peach flavors in this deeply complex, structured wine. Delicate yet mouthcoating, zesty yet unctuous, it's a lingering, honeyed sip of sunshine.

Hochheimer Domdechaney Auslese

93

53

Rheingau

null

Riesling

Domdechant Werner

null

US

This clean, zesty Sauvignon Blanc has plenty of attractive white peach, green apple, citrus and vanilla flavors. It's a little on the sweet fruit juice side of the spectrum, but sure is tasty.

null

86

24

California

Napa Valley

Napa

Sauvignon Blanc

White Cottage Ranch

null

France

Ripe and soft wine, flavored with prune and black plums and a sweet jelly flavor. The wine has open, soft tannins and some good ripeness.

Domaine Adélie Champs Martin Premier Cru

88

null

Burgundy

Mercurey

null

Pinot Noir

Albert Bichot

null

US

This is the winery's reserve cuvée, first produced in 1995 and released for the Millennium. It's half pinot and half chardonnay, made from the best of the best grapes and vintages. This is just the second release in the winery's two decade history. Though NV, it is based on the very ripe 1998 vintage. The winery's most elegant sparkling wine, it has a fine, textured mouthfeel and nicely nuanced flavors of pear, apple and light citrus. The over-the-top fruitiness of the regular brut is tamed, and it has the grace and texture of a genuine Champagne.

Cuvée Forté

90

30

Washington

Washington Other

Sparkling Blend

Mountain Dome

null

Germany

Intensely earthy, savory tones juxtapose sweet tangerine and apple in this delicately concentrated yet lip-smackingly honeyed kabinett. The finish is refreshingly brisk and lemony. Drink now.

Schlossböckelheimer Königsfels Kabinett

88

16

Nahe

null

Riesling

Paul Anheuser

Anna Lee C. Iijima

null

Paul Anheuser 2015 Schlossböckelheimer Königsfels Kabinett Riesling (Nahe)

Italy

Scassino is a cheerful and simple Chianti Classico that delivers loads of sweet spice and cinnamon-like aromas. It's a young, affordable wine that proves easy and pleasurable to drink with pasta, risotto and even pizza.

Scassino

87

28

Tuscany

Chianti Classico

null

Sangiovese

Terrabianca

null

US

Pinot Gris has been making inroads in Washington of late and this producer has been leading the way. Pleasing aromas of apple and melon lead to dry full-feeling fruit flavors that linger on the finish.

null

88

10

Washington

Columbia Valley (WA)

Columbia Valley

Pinot Gris

Chateau Ste. Michelle

Sean P. Sullivan

@wawinereport

Chateau Ste. Michelle 2015 Pinot Gris (Columbia Valley (WA))

US

This is one of the ripest, least earthy Dry Creek Cabs I've ever had. It's quite a lush wine, forward in juicy black cherry and cassis flavors, yet complex, with real depth and length to the finish. Drink now.

null

88

28

California

Dry Creek Valley

Sonoma

Cabernet Sauvignon

Forth

null

Spain

Vanilla wafer aromas leave this taster lost. The longer it airs out, the more weird the wine gets. Milk chocolate, vanilla and marshmallow dominate everything from aromas to feel to flavor to finish. A barrel-fermented rosé from Ribera Del Duero: why?

Rosado

80

13

Northern Spain

Ribera del Duero

null

Rosé

Prado Rey

null

Chile

Floral, fresh and just big enough to make it worth a go. There's a bit of everything to this nice-priced Cab, including leafiness, red fruit, toast, chocolate and cassis. There's also a bit of heat and burn to the finish, but with food that won't be noticeable.

Urban Maule

87

11

Maule Valley

null

Cabernet Sauvignon

O. Fournier

null

Italy

Wild berry, moist earth, crushed violet and a whiff of dark baking spice meld together on this. The polished palate delivers succulent Marasca cherry, white pepper and a licorice note alongside firm, polished tannins.

null

90

22

Tuscany

Chianti Classico

null

Red Blend

Carobbio

Kerin O’Keefe

@kerinokeefe

Carobbio 2013 Chianti Classico

Italy

Fragrant and refined, this opens with scents of white spring flowers and just picked orchard fruit. The bright, creamy palate doles out green apple, pear, white peach and a hint of chopped herbs. Bright acidity lifts the juicy flavors while a soft mousse lends elegance. It closes on an almond note.

Brut

92

19

Veneto

Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore

null

Glera

Vettori

Kerin O’Keefe

@kerinokeefe

Vettori NV Brut (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore)

Argentina

Starts with bulky fruit and bacon aromas. The palate is sort of rattled and jagged in terms of feel, while the flavors of baked berry fruit slip toward herbal. All in all, it's a pleasant, jammy, friendly, easy-to-drink, generic Cabernet.

Reserve

86

15

Mendoza Province

Mendoza

null

Cabernet Sauvignon

Cruz Alta

Michael Schachner

@wineschach

Cruz Alta 2008 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza)

US

Vanilla, cocoa, barrel spice and herb aromas are followed by creamy fruit and barrel flavors. The vanilla notes overwhelm the nose and palate, however, distracting from the fruit.

Stillwater Creek Vineyard

88

28

Washington

Columbia Valley (WA)

Columbia Valley

Malbec

Novelty Hill

Sean P. Sullivan

@wawinereport

Novelty Hill 2014 Stillwater Creek Vineyard Malbec (Columbia Valley (WA))

France

This is heavy on the wood, but it's so rich in fruit as well. An immensely concentrated wine that's powered by its dark tannins and flavors of ripe blackberry, loganberry juice and spice. The acidity is straight as an arrow, giving the wine good lift.

null

94

266

Burgundy

Chambertin

null

Pinot Noir

Maison Jessiaume

null

France

Impressive dusty tannins offer a structured counterpoint to the deliciously ripe fruits and sweet berry flavors that stand out in this wine. It has great concentration as well, a powerhouse of firm structure and gorgeous fruit.

null

92

null

Bordeaux

Pessac-Léognan

null

Bordeaux-style Red Blend

Château Bouscaut

null

US

The variety is best known in the French appellation of Madiran, where the wines are inky, tannic and long-lived. Here, California terroir has produced a soft red, in the manner of Napa Cabs, with similar flavors, except for a wild edge of violets and Provençal herbs. An impressive debut.

Estate Bottled

90

32

California

Monterey

Central Coast

Tannat

Cambiata

null

US

Pronounced FOO-kway, this is the highest in alcohol but the lowest in flavor of the Erath line up. The first bottle tasted flat, leafy and dull, but a second bottle was significantly improved. Nonetheless it appears to be aging quickly, with an astringent, tannic finish.

Fuqua

85

40

Oregon

Dundee Hills

Willamette Valley

Pinot Noir

Erath

Paul Gregutt

@paulgwine

Erath 2004 Fuqua Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills)

US

A little one-dimensional and on the soft side, but enormously rich in apple butter, pineapple custard, apricot jam, gingerbread, vanilla honey and sweet oak flavors.

null

87

20

California

Redwood Valley

Mendocino/Lake Counties

Chardonnay

Lolonis

null

US

Offers a good modern interpretation of Chardonnay, with its ripe, oaky flavors and creamy texture. Grilled pineapples, mashed green pears, buttered toast, caramel and vanilla, brightened with crisp acidity.

null

87

30

California

Carneros

Napa-Sonoma

Chardonnay

Truchard

null

Chile

Hailing from a cool vintage, this Chardonnay smells oaky and resiny to an extreme. In the mouth, it's lifted by a beam of acid but still comes across woody. Flavors of sawdust, barrel resin, stone fruits and citrus finish with a good feel.

Amelia Limited Release Las Petras Vineyard

87

35

Casablanca Valley

null

Chardonnay

Concha y Toro

null

Spain

Light on the nose, with dilute red-berry aromas and mild leathery, cheesy notes. The palate is kind of raw and lean, with tangy, crisp flavors of pie cherry and raspberry. Dry, peppery, snappy wine, with definitive crispness.

Crianza

85

15

Northern Spain

Rioja

null

Tempranillo

Vaza

null

Spain

A grapy, clamped nose lacks nuance. In the mouth, this is raw and choppy, with fresh red-fruit acidity. Red-berry and oak flavors finish woody, with ample spice and juicy acidity.

Punto Suspensivo

87

21

Northern Spain

Calatayud

null

Garnacha

Castillo de Maluenda

Michael Schachner

@wineschach

Castillo de Maluenda 2011 Punto Suspensivo Garnacha (Calatayud)

France

Composed of 85% Syrah, 10% Grenache and 5% Mourvèdre and aged in almost exclusively new oak for eight months, this is an opulent wine loaded with dark cherry and raspberry, mocha and garrigue spice throughout. It's full and lush but balanced and well integrated. Drinks beautifully now but should hold for another couple of years.

Château Paul Mas Clos des Mûres

90

20

Languedoc-Roussillon

Languedoc

null

Rhône-style Red Blend

Domaines Paul Mas

null

US

The only field-blended wine to actually call itself a field blend consists of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah and Carignan. It's very dry and bold in tannins, a rather earthy wine with a deep core of fruit. Should age effortlessly for decades.

Field Blend

88

30

California

Oakville

Napa

Red Blend

Oakville Ranch

null

Argentina

Baked and broad on the nose, with toasty aromas, marshmallow sweetness and floral hints. The palate is tight, healthy and tastes of savory, meaty fruit including black cherry and wild raspberry. Leather and herbal notes work the finish, and overall this is nice but more basic than complex.

Broquel

87

17

Mendoza Province

Mendoza

null

Cabernet Sauvignon

Trapiche

Michael Schachner

@wineschach

Trapiche 2008 Broquel Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza)

France

Made from old vines, this complex and structured wine brings out the richness and ripe tannins of 2010. It's firm although the fruit concentration is what shows most strongly. It's an impressive, juicy, red-fruited wine that will age. Drink from 2017.

Grand Vin

90

29

Bordeaux

Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux

null

Bordeaux-style Red Blend

Château la Baronnerie

null

US

Shows that typical enormous Santa Lucia fruit that's so massive that it just stuns. Offers gobs of cherry marmalade, blueberry pie filling, pomegranate and cola-root beer flavors, yet the wine somehow stays silky-elegant. Who knows where it's going, but it's delicious now.

Tondré Grapefield

90

43

California

Santa Lucia Highlands

Central Coast

Pinot Noir

Tondré

null

Italy

With its inky concentration, rich extraction and ripe aromas of blackberry pie and cherry preserves, fine craftsmanship is evident. Soft veins of spice and chocolate weave elegantly throughout.

Riserva di Fizzano

90

30

Tuscany

Chianti Classico

null

Sangiovese

Rocca delle Macìe

null

Portugal

This Port from the organically farmed Casal dos Jordões certainly has pure fruit flavors. But the main impression is of a green, herbal character with bitter chocolate which spoil the balance. The spirit could be better integrated, as well.

Finest Reserve

82

null

Port

null

Port

Casal dos Jordões

null

Spain

Shy at first, with standard raspberry aromas, earth and buttery notes along with cherry and raspberry flavors. Becomes fuller and more satisfying with time, and once it's fully open you have a solid, satisfying Rioja with true flavors and good overall balance.

Crianza

88

14

Northern Spain

Rioja

null

Tempranillo

Castillo Labastida

null

US

If you know those Argentine Malbecs, you know what you're in for. This is a dark, huge, tannic, explosive red wine, with massive blackberry and cherry, cocoa and sweet leather flavors. It's perfectly dry, but quite a bit softer than those from Argentina. Drink now with barbecued steak.

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90

25

California

Alexander Valley

Sonoma

Malbec

Mosaic

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US

This serious and concentrated wine has plenty of ripe fruit aromas and flavors, with a smooth texture, and lingering fruitiness on the finish. It resembles black plums and cloves in flavor, and has excellent balance and depth.

Wild Thing Old Vine

90

19

California

Mendocino County

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Zinfandel

Carol Shelton

Jim Gordon

@gordone_cellars

Carol Shelton 2013 Wild Thing Old Vine Zinfandel (Mendocino County)

US

The winery's blend of all six of its single-vineyard designates, this contains smaller amounts of Malbec, Petit Verdot, Merlot and Cab Franc in support of the Cab Sauvignon. Dried herbal components pique the aroma, followed by spicy cinnamon and black pepper seasonings on the palate. Black licorice marks the finish.

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88

50

California

Diamond Mountain District

Napa

Cabernet Sauvignon

Von Strasser

Virginie Boone

@vboone

Von Strasser 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon (Diamond Mountain District)

France

A fresh and crisp wine, it is softly fruity with intense layers of acidity. It's immediately appealing with red fruits and crisp citrus at the end.

Cuvée Signature Magali

88

23

Provence

Côtes de Provence

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Rosé

Domaine Saint-André de Figuière

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US

Give this young wine a decanting to let some initial mustiness blow off. Afterwards, it's soft and earthy, with a sweet core of black cherries and oak. Should develop over the next 4–5 years.

Beresini Vineyard

87

34

California

Carneros

Napa-Sonoma

Pinot Noir

Stomping Girl

null

US

Intense bramble notes and a hint of earth lend savoriness to crisp red cherry and berry in this dry rosé. While delicate in concentration, refreshing acidity and brisk texture make this a lovely summer apéritif.

Estate

87

14

New York

Finger Lakes

Rosé

Fulkerson

Anna Lee C. Iijima

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Fulkerson 2016 Estate Rosé (Finger Lakes)

New Zealand

Toasty aromas mingle with vanilla and cream on the nose before giving way on the palate to melons and a strong fig component, possibly from the 15% Sémillon that's been blended in. A ripe, barrel-marked style.

Matheson Vineyard

88

15

Hawke's Bay

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Sauvignon Blanc

Matua Valley

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US

New oak bursts forth in an immediate blast of smoky char, while airing reveals lemonddrop, honeysuckle, buttercream and fresh spice notes. The wine is marvelously complicated, zesty in acidity, with all kinds of fruit, flower and spice flavors. Represents a whole new dimension in California Viognier.

Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Saints and Sinners

93

30

California

Santa Barbara County

Central Coast

Viognier

Domaine des Mondes

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Portugal

A bold, powerful wine, showing smooth, mature black-fruit flavors and rich tannins. It is soft, solid and powerfully built. Wood aging has given extra roundness and a touch of spice to the palate. Drink this wine now and until 2018.

Reserva

91

15

Alentejo

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Portuguese Red

Herdade dos Machados

Roger Voss

@vossroger

Herdade dos Machados 2007 Reserva Red (Alentejo)

Spain

Definitely a once-ripe, raisiny wine with hard Toro tannins and molasses aromas and flavors. Borderline syrupy but with enough structure and grip to make the grade. Warming and rich wine, with a fierce strucutre and big tannic framework. Drink now.

12 Meses

88

19

Northern Spain

Toro

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Tinta de Toro

Cyan

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France

This white wine is fruity and crisp with a deliciously refreshing herbal edge. Lemon and pink grapefruit are cut by some zingy acidity and finished with a bright aftertaste. Drink now.

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85

9

Southwest France

Côtes de Gascogne

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White Blend

Domaine du Touja

Roger Voss

@vossroger

Domaine du Touja 2015 White (Côtes de Gascogne)

US

This wine is 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot. Baking-spice aromas are at the fore, followed by dried-out dark fruit and herbs. The palate is reserved in style, with the tannins bringing some grit.

Left Blend Artz Vineyard

87

48

Washington

Red Mountain

Columbia Valley

Bordeaux-style Red Blend

Auclair

Sean P. Sullivan

@wawinereport

Auclair 2014 Left Blend Artz Vineyard Red (Red Mountain)

US

Graciano is just getting started in Washington but this bottle shows much promise. It's aromatically generous, with notes of coffee and heaping amounts of black pepper along with citrus twist. The palate is silky soft in feel and shows elegance and restraint that keep you coming back for more.

Reserva

92

32

Washington

Snipes Mountain

Columbia Valley

Graciano

Pomum

Sean P. Sullivan

@wawinereport

Pomum 2011 Reserva Graciano (Snipes Mountain)

Uruguay

Dense, cedary, rubbery aromas of blackberry and turned earth set up a lush, clean, chewy palate full of ripe flavors of blueberry, prune, raisin and fig. Throw in a chocolaty aftertaste and a borderline syrupy finish and this full-bodied, grabby Tannat is impressive. Drink through 2018.

Massimo Deicas

90

130

Juanico

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Tannat

Familia Deicas

Michael Schachner

@wineschach

Familia Deicas 2008 Massimo Deicas Tannat (Juanico)

US

A good everyday Cabernet with some special features to recommend it. Sweet in blackberries, currants, cocoa, mint and cedar, it's marked by rugged tannins. Drink now.

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86

30

California

Napa Valley

Napa

Cabernet Sauvignon

Of The Place

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Italy

One of the best wines made on the beautiful island of Sicily, Donnafugata's Mille e Una Notte exhibits gorgeous smoothness in the mouth and exceedingly rich aromas of black currants, chocolate, spice and tobacco. Under all that are notes of toasted almond and pistachio that are characteristic of the Nero d'Avola grape.

Mille e Una Notte

93

80

Sicily & Sardinia

Contessa Entellina

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Nero d'Avola

Donnafugata

null

US

The winery has been consistent with this wine over the vintages, and once again, the '09 is rich and layered. It's brilliant in Edna Valley acidity, showing the long hangtime, ripe flavors of limes, kiwi fruits, oranges and minerals that characterize this region.

Grand Firepeak Cuvée

90

30

California

Edna Valley

Central Coast

Chardonnay

Baileyana

null

France

92-94 Barrel sample. Rich and creamy, showing ripe Sauvignon fruits, hinting at tropical. The fruit is certainly ripe, full in the mouth, but has preserved a good, tight structure and freshness

Barrel sample

93

null

Bordeaux

Pessac-Léognan

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Bordeaux-style White Blend

Château Latour-Martillac

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New Zealand

Green leafy notes combine with mouthwatering ripe apple and lime scents on the nose of this crisp, stylish Riesling. It's reasonably full-bodied at 12.5% alcohol but dry, finishing fresh and minerally.

Dry

87

17

Marlborough

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Riesling

Kim Crawford

null

US

A blend of mainly Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, with smaller amounts of other traditional Bordeaux varieties, this treads perilously close to being too ripe. It shows a hint of raisin, but not enough to interfere with the beauty of the blackberry jam and sweet oak flavors. The tannins are exquisite, in the way of a top Napa Cab. Doesn't seem to be a longterm ager, so drink now–2015.

Proprietary

91

90

California

Napa Valley

Napa

Bordeaux-style Red Blend

Alpha Omega

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Italy

A carefully crafted wine that shares little in common with the Pinot Grigios we normally drink. The aromas and the mouthfeel are opulent and silky and the wine's solid structure is built for elaborate dishes. A Marc de Grazia Selection, various U.S. importers.

Dessimis

89

24

Northeastern Italy

Friuli Isonzo

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Pinot Grigio

Vie di Romans

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Spain

Gummy, pasty and sweet, with no real elegance or finesse. It's simply a dark, candied wine that's pure tutti-frutti. And the feel is more narrow than one might hope for given the wine's immense color and body.

El Chaparral Old Vine

82

13

Northern Spain

Navarra

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Grenache

Vega Sindoa

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Italy

This dark wine is characterized by jammy notes of blackberry marmalade and sweet Christmas spice. It's lean and compact in the mouth with long-lasting flavors of blueberry and black currant.

Fidelis

87

18

Southern Italy

Aglianico del Taburno

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Aglianico

Cantina del Taburno

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Cantina del Taburno 2005 Fidelis (Aglianico del Taburno)

US

A tremendous value for the lush berry, currant and mocha flavors, finely grained tannins, and the way the wine feels so fine and rich in the mouth. Drink now with almost anything calling for a full-bodied and dry red wine.

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88

15

California

California Other

Red Blend

Martin Ray

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Martin Ray 2009 Red (California)

US

The grapes come from Ventura County, which lies between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles along the coast. This is cool-climate territory, and it shows in the rich acidity and delicate structure that accompany this delicious wine. It's potent in blackberry and black cherry fruit, with a spicy finish.

The Garage

91

40

California

California Other

Syrah

Bella Victorian Vineyard

null

Spain

A steal for six bucks; the nose is floral and black, but under control. Meanwhile, the palate is bouncy, round and balanced, with juicy black plum and wild berry flavors. Clean and solid.

Viña Borgia

87

6

Northern Spain

Campo de Borja

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Grenache

Borsao

null

US

A nice, easy Pinot, with tart cherry, coffee and oak flavors that drink dry. You'll find a silky texture and crisp, balancing acids.

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86

16

California

Central Coast

Pinot Noir

Chumeia

null

US

There is plenty of green tea flavor running through the fruit and the tannins here, along with dark cherry and bitter chocolate. A rustic, rough, but perfectly enjoyable take on pure Cab Franc.

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87

12

Washington

Yakima Valley

Columbia Valley

Cabernet Franc

Willow Crest

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Australia

Plum and berry fruit on the palate are juicy but fairly main stream; pretty notes of spice accent roasted blackberry aromas. Textured tannins add interest on the finish.

Reserve

88

59

Victoria

Nagambie Lakes

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Shiraz

Tahbilk

null

France

In this generous and opulent wine, weight and richness accompany acidity and power. Ripe yellow and white fruits are given a touch of spice and new wood. It's gorgeous, but will be better after aging. Drink from 2018.

Les Demoiselles

93

380

Burgundy

Chevalier-Montrachet

null

Chardonnay

Louis Latour

Roger Voss

@vossroger

Louis Latour 2011 Les Demoiselles (Chevalier-Montrachet)

US

Light, watery and thin, with simple lemon and green apple flavors, and plenty of acidity.

Unoaked

83

17

Washington

Wahluke Slope

Columbia Valley

Chardonnay

Gilbert Cellars

Paul Gregutt

@paulgwine

Gilbert Cellars 2008 Unoaked Chardonnay (Wahluke Slope)

Italy

Banana, honeydew melon and honeysuckle aromas lead the way while the generous palate doles out pineapple and white peach flavors. A candied nectarine note backs up the fruity flavors, alongside tangy acidity.

Rocca dei Leoni

89

null

Southern Italy

Roccamonfina

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Falanghina

Villa Matilde

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Spain

Rubber and berry aromas are solid if standard, while the palate has freshness and bounce along with cherry, raspberry and rubbery latex. Slight amounts of heat and bitterness show up on the finish, but overall this is an entirely functional young wine.

Tinto

85

14

Northern Spain

Ribera del Duero

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Tempranillo Blend

Torrederos

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Italy

Stewed prune, scorched earth, leather, menthol and leafy underbrush aromas set the tone. The ripe, jammy palate offers dried black cherry, clove and anise framed in densely packed, dusty tannins that leave an astringent finish. Give the tannins another year or two to unfold but drink sooner rather than later to capture the remaining fruit.

Il Margone Riserva

88

95

Tuscany

Chianti Classico

null

Sangiovese

Il Molino di Grace

Kerin O’Keefe

@kerinokeefe

Il Molino di Grace 2009 Il Margone Riserva (Chianti Classico)

US

Shows the exotic side of Viognier, with crisp acidity and a dry minerality that gets the tastebuds whistling. The lime, quince, apricot, white flower and woodspice flavors finish with the briskness of a Sauvignon Blanc, only more opulent.

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89

18

California

Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara

Central Coast

Viognier

3CV

null

Italy

This opens with aromas of small woodland berries, cedar and tilled earth. The chewy palate offers fleshy black cherry, red currant, mocha and baking spice alongside assertive but fine-grained tannins. Drink 2016–2020.

Beatrice

89

42

Tuscany

Chianti Classico

null

Red Blend

Viticcio

Kerin O’Keefe

@kerinokeefe

Viticcio 2012 Beatrice (Chianti Classico)

Italy

The sweet interpretation of Marsala offers a more dynamic and intense bouquet with aromas of marron glacé, honey-covered almonds, candied fruit and dried prune. Drink it alone after dinner or pair it with a very aged Pecorino cheese.

Fine Sweet

88

13

Sicily & Sardinia

Marsala

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White Blend

Florio

null

US

It doesn't look like any grapes actually came from the Santa Lucia Highlands, so don't be fooled. The wine is dry and earthy, with strong tannins, puckery acids and bitter coffee flavors relieved by a dash of blackberry.

Lucia Range Ranches

84

15

California

Central Coast

Syrah

Estancia

null

US

Offers a tremendous burst of ripe green apples, bosc pears and Meyer lemons, brightened with the crisp acidity of cool Green Valley. Also, tinges of vanilla and cream, despite being unoaked.

UnOaked

89

26

California

Green Valley

Sonoma

Chardonnay

Iron Horse

null

US

Fresh and vibrant, showing berry-cherry cola, tea, clove, vanilla and smoky flavors that are just delicious. The wine is accented by youthful acidity. If you like your Pinots young, this is for you. However, it should knit together and improve with some cellaring. Best 2007–2010.

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91

42

California

Carneros

Napa-Sonoma

Pinot Noir

Etude

null

Portugal

Herbal, almost medicinal aromas set a complex scene for this densely structured wine. The flavors throughout, while rich, are also severe, a wrinkle on the otherwise ripe façade. That certainly suggests aging, and the dry tannins support this. In the meantime, it is a winter wine, its concentration needing rich meat dishes.

Monte da Cal Reserva

88

25

Alentejano

null

Portuguese Red

Dão Sul

Roger Voss

@vossroger

Dão Sul 2005 Monte da Cal Reserva Red (Alentejano)

US

This barrel selection evokes the AVA's black-cherry fruit character nicely, keeping it lively and balanced, with excellent depth. Tasting the wine is like gazing into a deep pool; the flavors keep pushing further into the finish. Streaks of coffee and milk chocolate are in the mix, but it's the excellent fruit that captures your attention and holds it.

Dundee Hills Cuvée

91

40

Oregon

Dundee Hills

Willamette Valley

Pinot Noir

J. Christopher

Paul Gregutt

@paulgwine

J. Christopher 2013 Dundee Hills Cuvée Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills)

Israel

A bouquet of cherry, blueberry and vanilla prepares the tastebuds for flavors of blueberry, strawberry, fennel bulb and white chocolate. There is a nice play on the palate between bright acidity and chewy tannins, and the delightful finish is like a mouthful of blueberry pie with a sprinkling of pomegranate seeds.

Wild Reserve

92

56

Judean Hills

null

Carignan

Recanati

Mike DeSimone

@worldwineguys

Recanati 2013 Wild Reserve Carignan (Judean Hills)

US

This is Langetwins's first vintage of Malbec from estate vineyards and it leaves a bit to be desired. Flat and a tad watery, it's a one-dimensional quaff.

Estate grown

80

15

California

Lodi

Central Valley

Malbec

LangeTwins

null

US

Faint aromas of lemon peel, apple peel and Meyer lemon pith show on the nose of this county blend bottling. Earthy clay-like notes meet with tangy citrus, sliced apple and pear flesh.

null

85

25

California

Santa Barbara County

Central Coast

Chardonnay

Lyric by Etude

Matt Kettmann

@mattkettmann

Lyric by Etude 2015 Chardonnay (Santa Barbara County)

US

Attractive for its rich creaminess, this Chard aims for the popular style and succeeds. It's soft and rich in orange, peach, apricot and mango fruit, with sweet-oak overtones of vanilla and buttered toast.

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88

30

California

Russian River Valley

Sonoma

Chardonnay

La Crema

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La Crema 2011 Chardonnay (Russian River Valley)

US

This fascinating, distinctive wine has a frame of grapefruity citrus around peppery pomegranates. It's well knit, textural, and finishes with more citrus rind phenolics. It's sleek and polished, though not a opulently fruity as the listed alcohol might suggest.

La Cantera Vineyard

92

48

Oregon

Chehalem Mountains

Willamette Valley

Pinot Noir

Iris Vineyards

Paul Gregutt

@paulgwine

Iris Vineyards 2015 La Cantera Vineyard Pinot Noir (Chehalem Mountains)

US

There's some good cherry fruit here, and the tannins are soft and intricate, but the wine has an overtly unripe green stemminess that detracts.

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84

15

California

Russian River Valley

Sonoma

Merlot

Foppiano

null

New Zealand

Beautifully balanced, with crisp acids providing lift and delineation to the cherry fruit while at the same time supple tannins provide just the right amount of texture. Smoky oak caresses and accents the fruit with hints of cocoa, cinnamon and clove. Drink 2012–2018.

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91

43

Martinborough

null

Pinot Noir

Ata Rangi

null

US

Acidity marks this wine. It gives a cutting, knife's edge sharpness to the ripe cherries, raspberries and cola. Oak, with its sweetness and creaminess, kicks in at the last minute to provide needed richness. Drink now.

Dijon Clone

87

39

California

Arroyo Seco

Central Coast

Pinot Noir

Scott Family

null

France

Ott specializes in rosés with weight and alcohol. Everything is so well integrated that they are only a part of a rich, fruity wine that has a dense texture, with spice and generous strawberry fruits. Full and definitely for food, the wine should be aged another few months, so drink from mid-2016.

Clos Mireille

92

49

Provence

Côtes de Provence

null

Rosé

Domaines Ott

Roger Voss

@vossroger

Domaines Ott 2014 Clos Mireille Rosé (Côtes de Provence)

Italy

This 80-20 Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot blend delivers enticing aromas of blackberry, mature cherry, plum, prune, exotic spice, chocolate and cedar shavings. It has rigid tannins and a nervous temperament—open in the next few years.

Guado dè Gemoli

89

40

Tuscany

Bolgheri Superiore

null

Red Blend

Giovanni Chiappini

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