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France	Wood spice flavors still dominate this zingy, mineral-textured wine. As it ages, it will reveal more rich fruit flavors of ripe apricot and pineapple. The acidity balances the wine's fruitiness. Keep for 2–3 years.	Château de Chamirey La Mission Premier Cru	91	47	Burgundy	Mercurey	null	Chardonnay	Domaines Devillard	null	null	null
US	Huckleberry and dark cherry mingle around a viscosity of velvety texture and tannin, dusted in notions of black tea, tar and red currant. Light in color, but bold in flavor, this wine speaks to both the cool nature of its vineyard site, and to the style of the winemaker.	Pratt Vineyard	90	49	California	Sonoma Coast	Sonoma	Pinot Noir	MacPhail	null	null	null
Italy	With a bright red Vespa on its label, Rapido Red is a racy little wine (with a screwcap) that delivers tight, compact aromas of wild berry, currants and red licorice. The wine is clean and easy in the mouth and is absolutely perfect for pizza night.	null	85	12	Piedmont	Piedmont	null	Barbera	Rapido Red	null	null	Rapido Red 2006 Barbera (Piedmont)
Portugal	Tense and tannic, it's very dry initially, before opening up to show its rich blackberry and plum flavors. The structure is impressive with wood spice layered with tight fruit tannins. Worth aging for 3–4 years.	Grande Escolha	90	null	Alentejano	null	null	Portuguese Red	Mouras de Arraiolos	Roger Voss	@vossroger	Mouras de Arraiolos 2008 Grande Escolha Red (Alentejano)
US	The Helix Chardonnay is a lush offering of pineapple flavor, plus a leesy, mineral-soaked midpalate that is supremely refreshing. It has terrific acidity and persistence on the palate.	null	90	20	Washington	Columbia Valley (WA)	Columbia Valley	Chardonnay	Helix by Reininger	null	null	null
Chile	With mint gumdrop, graphite and black fruit on the bouquet, the invitation is open. Feels generous but a little sticky and grabby, with black fruit flavors, char, toast and licorice on the palate. Finishes toasty and dark, with lasting grabbiness. Drink now through 2014.	Gran Toqui	89	20	Cachapoal Valley	null	null	Syrah	Casas del Toqui	null	null	null
US	Showing some rough, inelegant edges, this Cab doesn't seem fully ripened. The blackberry and cherry flavors finish with a green note, and the wine is fully dry.	null	83	18	California	Sonoma County	Sonoma	Cabernet Sauvignon	Kenwood	null	null	null
Australia	The provocative nose of cut grass, herbs, grapefruit and gardenia promises much. Unfortunately, the palate can't quite deliver, with only watery melon and lemon flavors to offer that trail off to a weak but crisp and squeaky-clean finish. Drink up.	Deen de Bortoli Vat 7	84	13	Australia Other	South Eastern Australia	null	Chardonnay	De Bortoli	null	null	null
US	Very rich and opulent, if a little soft. Offers an explosion of ripe black cherries, raspberries, licorice, mocha, black pepper and cinnamon spice flavors that go on and on.	Carlisle Vineyard	87	34	California	Russian River Valley	Sonoma	Zinfandel	Novy	null	null	null
US	Many winemakers use Milbrandt fruit for their Syrahs, so it's no surprise that the brothers' own winery has a Syrah that stands at the top of the product line. There is precision and power here, with deep cherry and boysenberry fruit, tart acids that hint at lemon rind, a sharp peppery streak and a finish that somehow suggests chocolate and pineapple candy. Complex, muscular and delicious.	Legacy	91	25	Washington	Washington	Washington Other	Syrah	Milbrandt	null	null	null
US	Underripe and slender, this wine's vegetal flavors appear alongside its blackberry note. Although it's dry and balanced, with firm Howell Mountain tannins, it implies richness but doesn't really deliver. The thinness allows the high alcohol to become prominent, making the wine feel hot.	Cedarman	84	29	California	Howell Mountain	Napa	Zinfandel	Turley	null	null	Turley 2010 Cedarman Zinfandel (Howell Mountain)
Argentina	A little sharp and angular, with a touch of cat pee on the nose. But with air and time this bubbly rises above the masses. Flavors of lime, orange and apple are cleansing and fresh, while the feel is comfortable and a touch foamy. Lasting on the finish, with some class that hints at Champagne.	Cosecha Especial Extra Brut	86	18	Mendoza Province	Mendoza	null	Sparkling Blend	Bodega Norton	null	null	null
Australia	This is meant to provide a counterpoint to the Tyrrell family's Hunter Valley offerings, but it retains similar sensibilities. It's a medium-weight, crisp Shiraz that features a slight herbal tinge to notes of cracked pepper and red raspberries. It finishes bright and lively; drink now–2025.	Rufus Stone	91	25	Victoria	Heathcote	null	Shiraz	Tyrrell's	Joe Czerwinski	@JoeCz	Tyrrell's 2013 Rufus Stone Shiraz (Heathcote)
US	Fully dry and almost promiscuous in charry, sweet new oak, it has soft but complex tannins framing blackberry and cassis flavors. Elegant, but a little thin, so drink now.	Hommage	89	75	California	Napa Valley	Napa	Cabernet Sauvignon	Clos Pegase	null	null	null
Argentina	Odd aromas of bath soap and tropical fruits are not convincing for Chardonnay. A narrow diluted palate offers low-level lemon and tropical-fruit flavors in front of a sour underwhelming finish.	Valle Las Acequias Clase A	81	9	Mendoza Province	Mendoza	null	Chardonnay	Luis Segundo Correas	null	null	null
US	Fullbodied and detailed, the Shea vineyard bottling mingles fresh strawberry and sour cherry fruit in a tart, clean, bracing Pinot Noir. It's balanced and fresh, with particular appeal to those who prefer a racy, acidic style.	Shea Vineyard	88	40	Oregon	Yamhill County	Willamette Valley	Pinot Noir	Panther Creek	null	null	null
US	This is a very rich wine that's made in the modern style of soft ripeness and upfront deliciousness. A blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, it shows flashy blackberry, cherry, cassis and chocolate flavors. This is best enjoyed over the next few years for it's sheer luxurious taste.	Proprietary Red Wine	94	95	California	Napa Valley	Napa	Bordeaux-style Red Blend	Carte Blanche	null	null	null
South Africa	A well-made blend of 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 41% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot and 1% Barbera, this value wine is a stunner with black cherry, plum and cassis notes surprisingly spiced with accents of mint and flint. Creamy in the mouth with medium-grain tannins and a solid finish.	Petit	87	12	Western Cape	null	null	Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot	Ken Forrester	Lauren Buzzeo	@laurbuzz	Ken Forrester 2009 Petit Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot (Western Cape)
Italy	This wine feels wrapped in sunshine and warmth. There's ripe fruit, plus leather, barbecue sauce, cured meat and blackcurrant. A soft, plush mouthfeel with a firm tannic backbone lends sensations of dryness and power.	Pertimali Riserva	88	85	Tuscany	Brunello di Montalcino	null	Sangiovese Grosso	Livio Sassetti	null	null	null
France	Full of bright yellow fruits, this is ripe, rounded and already delicious. Rich mango and peach flavors contribute an exotic edge to the more mineral texture. Drink now.	Vieilles Vignes	90	32	Burgundy	Pouilly-Fuissé	null	Chardonnay	Domaine La Soufrandise	Roger Voss	@vossroger	Domaine La Soufrandise 2012 Vieilles Vignes (Pouilly-Fuissé)
US	With ripe, jammy blackberry and plum flavors, gently touched with smoky oak, this is a nice Cab for drinking now. Smooth and silky, the tannins will work well against grilled beef.	null	86	20	California	Napa Valley	Napa	Cabernet Sauvignon	Aquinas	null	null	Aquinas 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
France	Light, fresh, raspberry-flavored wine, with a hint of spice and great lines of acidity. The wine is fruity, delicious.	null	84	13	Bordeaux	Bordeaux Rosé	null	Rosé	Château Beauregard-Ducourt	Roger Voss	@vossroger	Château Beauregard-Ducourt 2010 Rosé (Bordeaux Rosé)
US	Young and thick in tannins, this Pinot will benefit from some time in the bottle. Although it's heavy now, it shows the classic aging elements of balance, dryness, and a rich core of cherries, red currants and cedar. Better after 2011.	Pommard Clone	92	55	California	Santa Barbara County	Central Coast	Pinot Noir	Fess Parker	null	null	null
US	Here's a solid Cabernet for drinking now and over the next few years. It's dry and full-bodied, with classic flavors of blackberries and cassis, liberally oaked. It's tight right out of the bottle, so give it a long decant.	null	89	50	California	Napa Valley	Napa	Cabernet Sauvignon	Kuleto Estate	null	null	null
US	This vineyard designate from Chelle den Millie is spicy and tart. There is medium concentration to the fruit, a mix of cassis and black cherry. The overall potency is heightened by strong scents of herbal spice and grippy tannins, ripe but still showing some of the varietal leaf and moist earth flavors.	Reserve	88	36	Washington	Columbia Valley (WA)	Columbia Valley	Cabernet Franc	Basel Cellars	null	null	null
US	This Cabernet has blackberry and dried herb flavors, with sizable tannins and pretty hefty acidity.	null	83	25	California	Napa Valley	Napa	Cabernet Sauvignon	Wine Spots	null	null	null
France	A soft, light and fruity wine that's totally ready to drink. With apple and quince fruit flavors, fresh acidity and a light steeliness to freshen it up, it's simple and good as an apéritif.	null	84	null	Loire Valley	Val de Loire	null	Chardonnay	Le Frères Couillaud	null	null	null
US	Supple and firm, the only word for this exceptionally smooth, sexy Cabernet is suave. It's delicious and silky, pure varietal, blended from a mix of top vineyards. The wine is a portrait of grace and power, folding its berry and cassis fruit into layers of smoke, toast, ash and char. A suggestion of cigar runs through the finish, and this is a wine that is sure to reward further cellaring.	null	92	38	Washington	Columbia Valley (WA)	Columbia Valley	Cabernet Sauvignon	Abeja	null	null	null
Argentina	Consistently a very good Cabernet, with big, broad roasted aromas backing solid black fruit. The palate is rich, rugged and powerful, with mildly baked plum and blackberry flavors. Oak and vanilla show up on the finish, which is round and the slightest bit herbal. Drink now through 2012.	null	89	20	Mendoza Province	Mendoza	null	Cabernet Sauvignon	BenMarco	null	null	null
US	Light fruit suggests strawberries with a slightly green edge. The tannins are still a bit rough and tumble, with a peppery kick.	null	85	17	Washington	Columbia Valley (WA)	Columbia Valley	Sangiovese	Maryhill	null	null	null
Spain	A full-out charge of vanilla aromas is strange for a rosé, but that's what you get along with cherry candy notes. The palate is full and chunky, with stalky berry fruit flavors. Acidity is the wine's saving grace; it keeps things moving.	Garnacha Cabernet	83	8	Northern Spain	Campo de Borja	null	Rosé	Coto de Hayas	Michael Schachner	@wineschach	Coto de Hayas 2010 Garnacha Cabernet Rosé (Campo de Borja)
France	A ripe, spicy wine flavored with spicy wood, honey and apricots, favoring elegance rather than opulence. It comes from a slope outside the village of Chavanay in the heart of Condrieu.	La Petite Côte	87	58	Rhône Valley	Condrieu	null	Viognier	Yves Cuilleron	null	null	null
France	Ripe and round, this shows softness and succulence. The wild strawberry flavors are rich and sweet, the tannins way under the generous fruit flavors. There is a fine, open juicy character as the wine finishes with light acidity.	Les Cent-Vignes Premier Cru	92	51	Burgundy	Beaune	null	Pinot Noir	Xavier Monnot	null	null	null
Spain	Plum and currant aromas are gaseous at first, then minerally. This is tight, high in acidity and tannic. Rubbery, lightly briny cherry and plum flavors are held together by firm acidity, while this feels tight and wiry late, with herbal notes and tannic grab.	null	87	20	Catalonia	Priorat	null	Red Blend	Les Mines	Michael Schachner	@wineschach	Les Mines 2011 Red (Priorat)
US	Inexpensive Cabernet can often be slightly weedy, even rubbery, with a hot feeling to it. So it is with this wine. The Mondavi folks managed to pack in as much blackberry and cassis fruit as they could, but there's really just a hint of it. The tannins are light, the acidity soft, and that's about it.	null	82	8	California	California	California Other	Cabernet Sauvignon	Woodbridge	null	null	null
Spain	Meaty, dense, savory and extremely oaky and dark on the nose. Feels tannic and tough, with intensity to spare and tons of black-fruit flavor that turns more toasted, roasted and barbecued as the wine unfolds. Finishes with burnt meat and mint flavors along with grinding tannins. Needs another 3 or 4 years, and even then it may not be a soft, friendly Mencía.	Art	88	55	Northern Spain	Bierzo	null	Mencía	Luna Beberide	Michael Schachner	@wineschach	Luna Beberide 2009 Art Mencía (Bierzo)
US	Lots of ripe, jammy blackberry, cherry and chocolate fruit and sweet smoky oak in this wine, but not much else in the way of structure. Ready now.	null	83	34	California	York Mountain	Central Coast	Cabernet Sauvignon	Calcareous	null	null	Calcareous 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon (York Mountain)
Germany	Floral and perfumed for a Rheingau Riesling, reminiscent of lilacs at first, and later developing wet stone and ripe apple nuances. This is medium bodied and truly on the dry side, with a refreshing, citrusy finish.	Km 501 Dry	87	22	Rheingau	null	null	Riesling	Rheinkilometer 501	null	null	null
US	With ripe, generic fruit flavors, a soft texture and slight sweetness, this is a very easygoing, easy-drinking, light-bodied wine.	null	85	10	California	California	California Other	Cabernet Sauvignon	Leaping Lizard	Jim Gordon	@gordone_cellars	Leaping Lizard 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon (California)
Spain	Candied cherry and strawberry aromas are soft, artificial and not convincing. Jammy on the palate, this tastes dull, with a touch of raspberry fruit. Bitter notes and latex dominate a flat finish.	Daimon	82	14	Northern Spain	Rioja	null	Tempranillo Blend	Bodegas Tobía	null	null	null
US	The hot vintage worked to the wine's benefit, making it richer and riper than the '03. All sorts of forward peaches and cream, custardy citrus, and smoky, creamy oak notes, with good acidity, make this Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon blend a nice upscale white.	Alluvium Blanc	88	16	California	Knights Valley	Sonoma	White Blend	Beringer	null	null	null
Argentina	Herbaceous red-fruit and forced fiery oak aromas give this a spicy, almost Pinot Noir-like nose. Raw as nails on the palate, this tastes like herbal green strawberry and chemicals. Weedy on the finish.	null	80	10	Mendoza Province	Mendoza	null	Malbec	Mountain Door	Michael Schachner	@wineschach	Mountain Door 2014 Malbec (Mendoza)
US	Marred by unripe asparagus notes, this Syrah is tough to like despite its smooth tannins and some good blackberry and chocolate fruit.	null	82	25	California	Santa Ynez Valley	Central Coast	Syrah	Firestone	null	null	Firestone 2010 Syrah (Santa Ynez Valley)
Italy	From one of Montalcino's historic estates, Camigliano's Brunello opens with attractive darkness and a smooth texture. Dark fruit, tobacco and espresso aromas emerge from the nose and the wine feels bright, polished and silky overall.	null	92	50	Tuscany	Brunello di Montalcino	null	Sangiovese Grosso	Camigliano	null	null	Camigliano 2006 Brunello di Montalcino
France	A dense wine, from one of the landmark chateaus of Listrac. It is a little rough around the edges at this stage, but wait for the chunky tannins to soften and the black plum fruits to come forward.	null	87	null	Bordeaux	Listrac-Médoc	null	Bordeaux-style Red Blend	Château Lestage	Roger Voss	@vossroger	Château Lestage 2008 Listrac-Médoc
US	Pressed berries, plum flesh, toasted cherry pits and a charred cedar scent carry the nose of this bottling by a producer in Paso's Adelaida region. It's quite easy going down, with flavors of cracked pepper, blackberry fruit and a vanilla-licorice combo toward the finish.	Quixotic	89	null	California	Paso Robles	Central Coast	Cabernet Sauvignon	Oso Libre	null	null	null
US	This wine saw no oak barrel aging, but it's so rich and satisfyingly clean, it's probably better off not being weighed down by caramel and buttered toast. Brimming with brisk acidity, it shows brilliantly pure citrus fruit, tart gooseberry, Asian pear, green apple, mineral and white pepper flavors. The vineyard is in Green Valley.	Cohen Vineyard Dutton Ranch	92	22	California	Russian River Valley	Sonoma	Sauvignon Blanc	Dutton Estate	null	null	Dutton Estate 2010 Cohen Vineyard Dutton Ranch Sauvignon Blanc (Russian River Valley)
Germany	Smoky and leesy on the nose, this big, broad-shouldered trocken boasts bold flavors of apple and clove, yet finishes dry, stony and long. Could work nicely with not-too-sweet, not-too-hot Asian dishes. Imported by Valckenberg International, Inc.	QbA Trocken	88	17	Pfalz	null	null	Riesling	Geh. Rat Dr. von Bassermann-Jordan	null	null	null
US	Made from Lava Cap's estate grapes, with small amounts of Petite Sirah, Zinfandel and Cabernet Franc, this is a bright, earthy Barbera. Rustic and juicy with mouth filling plum and blackberry pie flavors, it's not shy, but entirely balanced, a treat for seekers of California Barbera.	null	90	25	California	El Dorado	Sierra Foothills	Barbera	Lava Cap	Virginie Boone	@vboone	Lava Cap 2010 Barbera (El Dorado)
France	Softly rich, a rounded wine that brings out ripe plums and sweet strawberry jam. The acidity only kicks in towards the end, as the tannins and final rich character offer contrast.	Gravières Premier Cru	87	null	Burgundy	Santenay	null	Pinot Noir	Domaine Jessiaume	null	null	null
Germany	Impressive for its minerality, this wine offers up aromas of petrol, honey and slate rather than the fruit-driven notes of many Rieslings. In the mouth, it's like drinking liquid rocks with just enough honey to help the minerals slide down smoothly, lingering sweetly on the finish.	Johannisberger Erntebringer Kabinett	90	19	Rheingau	null	null	Riesling	Schumann-Nägler	null	null	null
Italy	Aromas of rose, blue flower, wild berry and a hint of forest floor lead the way along with a balsamic note. The extremely ripe palate offers raspberry compote, licorice and a green note of powdered sage alongside bracing tannins that leave a gripping, drying finish. Give the tannins a few years to unwind then drink.	Cannubi	89	70	Piedmont	Barolo	null	Nebbiolo	Cascina Adelaide	Kerin O’Keefe	@kerinokeefe	Cascina Adelaide 2012 Cannubi (Barolo)
US	This single-vineyard Cab is dark, dense and chewy, with bitter tannins and a roasted coffee finish.	Whiskey Canyon Vyd	84	29	Washington	Yakima Valley	Columbia Valley	Cabernet Sauvignon	Covey Run	Paul Gregutt	@paulgwine	Covey Run 1996 Whiskey Canyon Vyd Cabernet Sauvignon (Yakima Valley)
US	Why yes this is mountain Zin with a lot of Dr. Pepper, sarsaparilla happening aromatically and then a mouthful of thick, savory, herbal, raspberry jam with soft tannins and a just-right note of earthiness too.	Old Vine 1867	89	28	California	Amador County	Sierra Foothills	Zinfandel	Deaver	null	null	null
Italy	Máté was founded by a Canadian writer and his artist wife in 1997. The 2003 Brunello offers lots of vanilla, spice and toast. In fact, there's not much else here. The mouthfeel has medium length and leaves behind a trail of smoke and vanilla.	null	87	null	Tuscany	Brunello di Montalcino	null	Sangiovese Grosso	Máté	null	null	null
US	This dense, full-bodied wine exhibits characteristics of savory dried cranberry and pomegranate as well as an earthy sense of rose and herb. The contrast reaches its apex on the slightly sour finish.	null	85	45	California	Carneros	Napa-Sonoma	Pinot Noir	Andretti	Virginie Boone	@vboone	Andretti 2013 Pinot Noir (Carneros)
Portugal	Labeled as a regional wine rather than as a Douro wine because of the Syrah in the blend, this is still a wine from the Noval estate. Dark in color and still showing firm tannins, this second wine of Noval is made to develop relatively quickly and is ready to drink now. Ripe blackberry flavors are already evident, followed by juicy acidity and some spice tannins.	Cedro do Noval	89	20	Duriense	null	null	Portuguese Red	Quinta do Noval	Roger Voss	@vossroger	Quinta do Noval 2011 Cedro do Noval Red (Duriense)
US	This trattoria-style wine shows plenty of easy charm. It's light bodied and pleasantly tart, with flavors of sour cherry candy, cola and spice, and a dry, clean finish. It's perfect for pasta dishes with red sauce and pizza, but avoid rich stews that will overwhelm it.	null	88	19	California	Russian River Valley	Sonoma	Zinfandel	Novy	null	null	null
US	Renwood's classic, Grandmère, has an inviting blackberry and sassafras nose with great fruit intensity though it's still smooth—maybe the influence of American oak?—and well-structured, monstrously full-bodied and a little moody at the finish.	Grandmère	89	35	California	Amador County	Sierra Foothills	Zinfandel	Renwood	Virginie Boone	@vboone	Renwood 2008 Grandmère Zinfandel (Amador County)
France	This opulent, rich Clos de Vougeot could perhaps use firmer tannins, but it has ripe berry and cherry flavors. It has a solid core that is enveloped by the generous fruit. Age this for six years and more.	null	93	191	Burgundy	Clos de Vougeot	null	Pinot Noir	Maison Jessiaume	null	null	null
US	The lightest of Sea Smoke's trio of Pinots, the '05 Botella starts with ravishing aromas of red fruit confections like cherry pies and raspberry tarts, with notes of gingerbread and cinnamon sugar. Tastes as good as it smells, just a deliciously gentle, pure Pinot Noir. Good now, but the grippy tannins suggest midterm ageability.	Botella	90	40	California	Sta. Rita Hills	Central Coast	Pinot Noir	Sea Smoke	null	null	null
US	A wine marking the 50th anniversary of Robert Mondavi Winery's founding, this shows the grandeur of the man, the vineyard and the vintage. Full bodied and robust, it's intense in bark, tar and black licorice, with dottings of coconut. Aromatically inviting, it's dusty and soft, with acres of complexity and structure. Enjoy it in 2023 and beyond.	To Kalon Vineyard 50th Anniversary Reserve	95	155	California	Oakville	Napa	Cabernet Sauvignon	Robert Mondavi	Virginie Boone	@vboone	Robert Mondavi 2013 To Kalon Vineyard 50th Anniversary Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville)
US	A solid wine with lots of character and a core of ripe, almost sweet cherry fruit. The sweetness is balanced by complex leather, tarragon and earth aromas, and on the palate by an attractive mineral note that continues to the long finish. Crisp acidity and firm tannins provide a good frame for evolution. Cellar for 3 or 4 years.	Reserve	91	30	Oregon	Willamette Valley	Willamette Valley	Pinot Noir	Argyle	null	null	Argyle 1998 Reserve Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley)
US	Peju's regular Cab Franc, released a year ago, was immediately drinkable. This reserve, with a tiny case production, is denser and more tannic, but shows the same charm. It's a fat, fleshy wine, with luscious black cherry tart, cola and caramelized oak flavors. Fine now, and should develop for 5–7 years.	Reserve Estate Bottled	92	95	California	Rutherford	Napa	Cabernet Franc	Peju	null	null	null
US	Another side of Steven Kent's Ghielmetti Vineyard designates, Clone 30 being a bit more viscous and woody than the Clone 337. This shows supple tannins, black cherry, chocolate and cranberry on the nose and in the wine, and a lengthy finish. Aging will benefit this wine.	Ghielmetti Vineyard Clone Thirty	90	100	California	Livermore Valley	Central Coast	Cabernet Sauvignon	Steven Kent	Virginie Boone	@vboone	Steven Kent 2007 Ghielmetti Vineyard Clone Thirty Cabernet Sauvignon (Livermore Valley)
Italy	Villa Arvedi is an excellent start-up Amarone for those who love this distinctive Italian wine without the exaggerated brawn and bulk it sometimes shows. This expression delivers elegant intensity that comes forth as cassis syrup, blackberry, spice, leather and smoked redwood.	Villa Arvedi	90	40	Veneto	Amarone della Valpolicella Valpantena	null	Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara	Bertani	null	null	null
France	With its yeasty aromas and fresh, crisp acidity, this is a young-tasting Champagne. There are flavors of green apples, just a hint of toast and a dry aftertaste from the low dosage.	Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru	90	58	Champagne	Champagne	null	Chardonnay	Larmandier-Bernier	null	null	null
US	Light and floral, this is a complex, well-integrated Chardonnay that's bursting in just-sliced pineapple, with a layering of butterscotch and caramel. It's richly textured yet nicely balanced between savory and sweet. The acidity upholds the wine from entering into dense territory, a celebration of one heck of a sunny vintage in a glass.	Westside Farms	93	45	California	Russian River Valley	Sonoma	Chardonnay	Gary Farrell	Virginie Boone	@vboone	Gary Farrell 2012 Westside Farms Chardonnay (Russian River Valley)
France	This gentle blend of Aligoté and Chardonnay shows yellow fruit flavors. It has a crisp edge to its round smoothness. Drink now.	null	85	12	Burgundy	Coteaux Bourguignons	null	White Blend	Pierre Gruber	Roger Voss	@vossroger	Pierre Gruber 2015 Coteaux Bourguignons
US	Rich and textural, this gloriously mixes raspberries, cherries, baking spices, cola, cocoa and coconut components, all woven together seamlessly. It's forward and juicy, yet built for medium-term aging. Drink now through 2026.	Dundee Hills	92	45	Oregon	Dundee Hills	Willamette Valley	Pinot Noir	Domaine Drouhin Oregon	Paul Gregutt	@paulgwine	Domaine Drouhin Oregon 2014 Dundee Hills Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills)
US	A nice, lush Chardonnay. It lacks a bit of exciting structure, and depends too much on sheer dazzle. But it sure is rich in toasty oak-inspired pineapples, peaches, pears and limes. Good now with grilled shrimp.	Ingrid's Vineyard	90	45	California	Carmel Valley	Central Coast	Chardonnay	Bernardus	null	null	null
US	A lovely, complex wine that shows real balance and finesse, which is hard for many Viogniers to achieve. Yet it nicely displays the variety's exotic profile, with tropical fruit, kiwi, tangerine, papaya and pineapple flavors, liberally spiced with cinnamon and white pepper.	null	90	25	California	Santa Barbara County	Central Coast	Viognier	Jaffurs	null	null	null
France	While the wine has some concentration from the old vines, its general effect is of a soft, open and generous texture that is full and rounded. There is some spice, a touch of toast and full-bodied blackberry and currant flavors. Drink now.	Baron d'Ardeuil Vieilles Vignes	88	15	Southwest France	Buzet	null	Bordeaux-style Red Blend	Vignerons de Buzet	null	null	null
Spain	Sweet and plump in the nose, with a hint of caramel corn, burnt sugar and char. Flavors of walnuts, dried apricots and citrus peel carry the palate, while the lasting and tasty finish delivers the works in terms of toffee, mocha and raisins. More fruity than many, with a touch of mushroom.	10RF Oloroso Medium Sherry	90	14	Andalucia	Jerez	null	Sherry	Osborne	Michael Schachner	@wineschach	Osborne NV 10RF Oloroso Medium Sherry Sherry (Jerez)
Italy	This offers fruity and spicy fragrances of blackberry and clove. On the palate, it has a tight core of black cherry and spice, with firm, chewy tannins that are tightly wound. Give this a few more years to come around.	Arusnatico	87	29	Veneto	Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso	null	Red Blend	Valentina Cubi	null	null	null
US	A southern Rhône-style blend based on Mourvèdre, this blush wine is crisp and clean, with raspberry and spice flavors, but it's too sweet for a table wine.	null	84	17	California	North Coast	North Coast	Rosé	Quivira	null	null	Quivira 2010 Rosé (North Coast)
Italy	Il Cortile (the courtyard) is an embracing and harmonious Sangiovese-based wine that offers bright acidity and tart berry flavors. Those qualities would help it pair with tortellini in a buttery cream sauce.	Il Cortile	87	null	Tuscany	Chianti Colli Fiorentini	null	Sangiovese	Castello di Poppiano	null	null	null
US	This is the first varietal Grenache from Bunnell Family, with grapes from Boushey and Olsen vineyards. It's rare enough to find Washington Grenache, as the grape was essentially wiped out in the mid-1990s. All neutral oak, so what comes out are the lovely, spicy, grape and berry flavors of Grenache, with snappy acids and early hints of Provençal herbs and toast.	null	88	22	Washington	Yakima Valley	Columbia Valley	Grenache	Bunnell	Paul Gregutt	@paulgwine	Bunnell 2006 Grenache (Yakima Valley)
France	Made with skin contact and whole berry maceration to give extra flavor, this is a structured wine with a strong texture along with orange zest and light honey flavors. It is dense and concentrated. Drink from 2016.	Cuvée Mademoiselle	90	35	Burgundy	Chablis	null	Chardonnay	Domaine Pinson	Roger Voss	@vossroger	Domaine Pinson 2013 Cuvée Mademoiselle (Chablis)
Chile	An almost neutral nose offers mild green herb and citrus aromas but little more. The palate is zesty, tangy and fresh, while a narrow set of lemon-lime, grapefruit and lime flavors ends with focused crispness. For something tight and refreshing, this is it.	Sibaris Reserva Especial	88	16	Leyda Valley	null	null	Sauvignon Blanc	Undurraga	null	null	null
Spain	While we'd suggest waiting for the 2007 to hit the market, this softer-styled wine is showing mature melon, tropical fruit and bee's wax aromas in front of mild citrus, lemon and pineapple flavors. It has a medium-weight body and almost a honeyed roundness. Drink now.	null	85	10	Northern Spain	Rueda	null	Verdejo	Analivia	Michael Schachner	@wineschach	Analivia 2006 Verdejo (Rueda)
Greece	Aromas of citrus, melon and orange blossom start this crisp, elegant white from Cephalonia. On the palate, bright flavors of lemon/lime and white peach are balanced with a stony minerality. A beautiful example of an ancient indigenous variety.	null	88	15	Atalanti Valley	null	null	Chardonnay	Hatzimichalis	Susan Kostrzewa	@suskostrzewa	Hatzimichalis 2015 Chardonnay (Atalanti Valley)
Spain	Familiar berry aromas blend with hard spice notes and a hint of blueberry. Like many 2013s, this is showing a clamped-down mouthfeel along with flavors of peppery black fruits. A limited finish is hard and compact. Drink or hold for another five or more years; this isn't going anywhere.	Damana Crianza	88	28	Northern Spain	Ribera del Duero	null	Tempranillo	Bodegas y Viñedos Tábula	null	null	null
Italy	The wine is pungent, succulent and leaves a lasting impression. It offers simple fruit nuances of blueberry, spice and almonds that stay for a long time, refreshing your mouth along the way.	null	88	24	Tuscany	Chianti Classico	null	Sangiovese	Villa Cafaggio	null	null	null
Greece	This white blend offers aromas of melon, vanilla and mango, followed by a rich array of creamy white fruit and pineapple flavors. Balanced by a pronounced minerality and a touch of spice, it's a wine that will pair well with richer poultry and fish dishes.	The Fourth Dimension	88	20	Macedonia	null	null	White Blend	Stelios Kechris	null	null	null
France	This is the entry-level wine from Château Eugénie, and it is delicious. The Malbec is softened with some Merlot, rounding out the wine. It does still preserve the solid structure of Cahors with its dense black fruits and firm tannins.	Tradition	88	16	Southwest France	Cahors	null	Malbec-Merlot	Château Eugénie	null	null	null
Portugal	A wine that brings out the mineral character of Touriga Nacional in the Dão. It has a dark quality to it, with some austerity, although the weight of fruit acts as a fine counterbalance.	Cabriz	88	25	Dão	null	null	Touriga Nacional	Dão Sul	null	null	null
US	Very dry and tannicly tart, with blackberry, currant and pepper flavors touched with oak. This is a good, everyday wine to drink with rich meat dishes and cheeses.	Steinbeck Vineyard	85	21	California	Paso Robles	Central Coast	Syrah	Eberle	null	null	Eberle 2007 Steinbeck Vineyard Syrah (Paso Robles)
US	A good wine, dry and complex, but a shade too ripe, showing raisin, prune and date flavors. Drink now.	Russell Family Vineyard	86	50	California	Paso Robles	Central Coast	Pinot Noir	Loring Wine Company	null	null	Loring Wine Company 2012 Russell Family Vineyard Pinot Noir (Paso Robles)
US	A yeasty baked bread note leads this wine's nose before smoky oak and lushly layered blue and black fruit take over. With spice- and leather-laced flavors, it offers a wealth of brawny structure and lip-smacking succulence, finishing soft.	Heins Block Estate Grown	92	44	California	Sonoma Valley	Sonoma	Zinfandel	Beltane Ranch	Virginie Boone	@vboone	Beltane Ranch 2014 Heins Block Estate Grown Zinfandel (Sonoma Valley)
US	This Sangiovese-dominated blend displays herb, olive and earth components wrapped around supple, well-modulated red fruits. This does not have the Sangiovese character that one finds in Tuscany, but it's a very well-made, food-friendly red blend that is drinking well right now.	Tuttorosso Red Wine	89	30	Washington	Yakima Valley	Columbia Valley	Red Blend	Brian Carter Cellars	null	null	null
France	Obviously young, but with good acidity as well as bright red fruit flavors. The wine's acidity balances the juicy fruits well. Its structure suggests a good few years' aging.	null	90	18	Loire Valley	Saumur-Champigny	null	Cabernet Franc	Domaine des Roches Neuves	Roger Voss	@vossroger	Domaine des Roches Neuves 2010 Saumur-Champigny
US	This is made from 100% Pinot Noir and spent three years on the yeast, made in a traditional style. It satisfies in aromas of hazelnut liqueur, mushroom and almond, offering a light, bright and elegant experience. Bright acidity keeps it fresh in the glass, while a tartness of green apple and cherry play against its intense minerality.	OGV Estate Blanc de Noir	91	68	California	Russian River Valley	Sonoma	Pinot Noir	Inman Family	Virginie Boone	@vboone	Inman Family 2012 OGV Estate Blanc de Noir Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley)
Argentina	Opens with heat and brambly, scratchy aromas of black cherry. The palate is round if a bit sticky, with sweet, candied berry flavors. Round, sticky and sweet as well on the finish, with vanilla notes.	Urban Uco	84	14	Mendoza Province	Uco Valley	null	Tempranillo	O. Fournier	null	null	null
France	This wine is perfumed with gorgeous fruit that contrasts with the strict minerality. The tannins under the fruit are severe, solid, dark and promising enormous potential. Concentrated even while it celebrates great fruit, it is going to last for many years. Drink from 2023.	null	97	468	Burgundy	Chambertin Clos de Bèze	null	Pinot Noir	Louis Jadot	null	null	null
Italy	Although the nose isn't very expressive, the palate offers up ripe sour cherry, black pepper, sage and licorice alongside bracing tannins. Young and aggressive, this needs time. Drink after 2018.	null	89	null	Piedmont	Barbaresco	null	Nebbiolo	Il Bricco	null	null	null
Italy	Liquid smoke and toasted elements of roasted hazelnut and cured meat dominate the nose of this modern Barbera d'Alba. There is power and high alcohol here too, coupled by the wine's naturally high acidity that is a bit strong on the palate. Pair this wine with very cheesey foods.	Bric Quercia	87	22	Piedmont	Barbera d'Alba	null	Barbera	Tenuta Carretta	null	null	Tenuta Carretta 2007 Bric Quercia (Barbera d'Alba)
Italy	Round, soft and velvety, this beautiful Riserva Chianti Classico offers a huge bouquet with mature cherry and black fruit aromas. The mouthfeel is tight, streamlined and compact.	Riserva	91	27	Tuscany	Chianti Classico	null	Sangiovese	Carpineto	null	null	null
US	This value-minded wine is made in large quantities and maintains a classic edge of red berry and cedar, grippy on the palate, but able to open up in the glass. It'll serve well as a midweek house wine or staple for larger gatherings.	null	86	13	California	Napa County	Napa	Cabernet Sauvignon	Kirkland Signature	Virginie Boone	@vboone	Kirkland Signature 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa County)
US	The oak is at the fore on this wine, with aromas and flavors of vanilla, dill and baking spices in front of cherry and green pepper. The aromas give a sense of some oxygen exposure.	A Day's Work Estate Grown Thomas Cyle Mathison	85	26	Washington	Columbia Valley (WA)	Columbia Valley	Cabernet Sauvignon	Stemilt Creek	Sean P. Sullivan	@wawinereport	Stemilt Creek 2011 A Day's Work Estate Grown Thomas Cyle Mathison Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA))

France

Wood spice flavors still dominate this zingy, mineral-textured wine. As it ages, it will reveal more rich fruit flavors of ripe apricot and pineapple. The acidity balances the wine's fruitiness. Keep for 2–3 years.

Château de Chamirey La Mission Premier Cru

91

47

Burgundy

Mercurey

null

Chardonnay

Domaines Devillard

null

US

Huckleberry and dark cherry mingle around a viscosity of velvety texture and tannin, dusted in notions of black tea, tar and red currant. Light in color, but bold in flavor, this wine speaks to both the cool nature of its vineyard site, and to the style of the winemaker.

Pratt Vineyard

90

49

California

Sonoma Coast

Sonoma

Pinot Noir

MacPhail

null

Italy

With a bright red Vespa on its label, Rapido Red is a racy little wine (with a screwcap) that delivers tight, compact aromas of wild berry, currants and red licorice. The wine is clean and easy in the mouth and is absolutely perfect for pizza night.

null

85

12

Piedmont

null

Barbera

Rapido Red

null

Rapido Red 2006 Barbera (Piedmont)

Portugal

Tense and tannic, it's very dry initially, before opening up to show its rich blackberry and plum flavors. The structure is impressive with wood spice layered with tight fruit tannins. Worth aging for 3–4 years.

Grande Escolha

90

null

Alentejano

null

Portuguese Red

Mouras de Arraiolos

Roger Voss

@vossroger

Mouras de Arraiolos 2008 Grande Escolha Red (Alentejano)

US

The Helix Chardonnay is a lush offering of pineapple flavor, plus a leesy, mineral-soaked midpalate that is supremely refreshing. It has terrific acidity and persistence on the palate.

null

90

20

Washington

Columbia Valley (WA)

Columbia Valley

Chardonnay

Helix by Reininger

null

Chile

With mint gumdrop, graphite and black fruit on the bouquet, the invitation is open. Feels generous but a little sticky and grabby, with black fruit flavors, char, toast and licorice on the palate. Finishes toasty and dark, with lasting grabbiness. Drink now through 2014.

Gran Toqui

89

20

Cachapoal Valley

null

Syrah

Casas del Toqui

null

US

Showing some rough, inelegant edges, this Cab doesn't seem fully ripened. The blackberry and cherry flavors finish with a green note, and the wine is fully dry.

null

83

18

California

Sonoma County

Sonoma

Cabernet Sauvignon

Kenwood

null

Australia

The provocative nose of cut grass, herbs, grapefruit and gardenia promises much. Unfortunately, the palate can't quite deliver, with only watery melon and lemon flavors to offer that trail off to a weak but crisp and squeaky-clean finish. Drink up.

Deen de Bortoli Vat 7

84

13

Australia Other

South Eastern Australia

null

Chardonnay

De Bortoli

null

US

Very rich and opulent, if a little soft. Offers an explosion of ripe black cherries, raspberries, licorice, mocha, black pepper and cinnamon spice flavors that go on and on.

Carlisle Vineyard

87

34

California

Russian River Valley

Sonoma

Zinfandel

Novy

null

US

Many winemakers use Milbrandt fruit for their Syrahs, so it's no surprise that the brothers' own winery has a Syrah that stands at the top of the product line. There is precision and power here, with deep cherry and boysenberry fruit, tart acids that hint at lemon rind, a sharp peppery streak and a finish that somehow suggests chocolate and pineapple candy. Complex, muscular and delicious.

Legacy

91

25

Washington

Washington Other

Syrah

Milbrandt

null

US

Underripe and slender, this wine's vegetal flavors appear alongside its blackberry note. Although it's dry and balanced, with firm Howell Mountain tannins, it implies richness but doesn't really deliver. The thinness allows the high alcohol to become prominent, making the wine feel hot.

Cedarman

84

29

California

Howell Mountain

Napa

Zinfandel

Turley

null

Turley 2010 Cedarman Zinfandel (Howell Mountain)

Argentina

A little sharp and angular, with a touch of cat pee on the nose. But with air and time this bubbly rises above the masses. Flavors of lime, orange and apple are cleansing and fresh, while the feel is comfortable and a touch foamy. Lasting on the finish, with some class that hints at Champagne.

Cosecha Especial Extra Brut

86

18

Mendoza Province

Mendoza

null

Sparkling Blend

Bodega Norton

null

Australia

This is meant to provide a counterpoint to the Tyrrell family's Hunter Valley offerings, but it retains similar sensibilities. It's a medium-weight, crisp Shiraz that features a slight herbal tinge to notes of cracked pepper and red raspberries. It finishes bright and lively; drink now–2025.

Rufus Stone

91

25

Victoria

Heathcote

null

Shiraz

Tyrrell's

Joe Czerwinski

@JoeCz

Tyrrell's 2013 Rufus Stone Shiraz (Heathcote)

US

Fully dry and almost promiscuous in charry, sweet new oak, it has soft but complex tannins framing blackberry and cassis flavors. Elegant, but a little thin, so drink now.

Hommage

89

75

California

Napa Valley

Napa

Cabernet Sauvignon

Clos Pegase

null

Argentina

Odd aromas of bath soap and tropical fruits are not convincing for Chardonnay. A narrow diluted palate offers low-level lemon and tropical-fruit flavors in front of a sour underwhelming finish.

Valle Las Acequias Clase A

81

9

Mendoza Province

Mendoza

null

Chardonnay

Luis Segundo Correas

null

US

Fullbodied and detailed, the Shea vineyard bottling mingles fresh strawberry and sour cherry fruit in a tart, clean, bracing Pinot Noir. It's balanced and fresh, with particular appeal to those who prefer a racy, acidic style.

Shea Vineyard

88

40

Oregon

Yamhill County

Willamette Valley

Pinot Noir

Panther Creek

null

US

This is a very rich wine that's made in the modern style of soft ripeness and upfront deliciousness. A blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, it shows flashy blackberry, cherry, cassis and chocolate flavors. This is best enjoyed over the next few years for it's sheer luxurious taste.

Proprietary Red Wine

94

95

California

Napa Valley

Napa

Bordeaux-style Red Blend

Carte Blanche

null

South Africa

A well-made blend of 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 41% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot and 1% Barbera, this value wine is a stunner with black cherry, plum and cassis notes surprisingly spiced with accents of mint and flint. Creamy in the mouth with medium-grain tannins and a solid finish.

Petit

87

12

Western Cape

null

Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot

Ken Forrester

Lauren Buzzeo

@laurbuzz

Ken Forrester 2009 Petit Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot (Western Cape)

Italy

This wine feels wrapped in sunshine and warmth. There's ripe fruit, plus leather, barbecue sauce, cured meat and blackcurrant. A soft, plush mouthfeel with a firm tannic backbone lends sensations of dryness and power.

Pertimali Riserva

88

85

Tuscany

Brunello di Montalcino

null

Sangiovese Grosso

Livio Sassetti

null

France

Full of bright yellow fruits, this is ripe, rounded and already delicious. Rich mango and peach flavors contribute an exotic edge to the more mineral texture. Drink now.

Vieilles Vignes

90

32

Burgundy

Pouilly-Fuissé

null

Chardonnay

Domaine La Soufrandise

Roger Voss

@vossroger

Domaine La Soufrandise 2012 Vieilles Vignes (Pouilly-Fuissé)

US

With ripe, jammy blackberry and plum flavors, gently touched with smoky oak, this is a nice Cab for drinking now. Smooth and silky, the tannins will work well against grilled beef.

null

86

20

California

Napa Valley

Napa

Cabernet Sauvignon

Aquinas

null

Aquinas 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)

France

Light, fresh, raspberry-flavored wine, with a hint of spice and great lines of acidity. The wine is fruity, delicious.

null

84

13

Bordeaux

Bordeaux Rosé

null

Rosé

Château Beauregard-Ducourt

Roger Voss

@vossroger

Château Beauregard-Ducourt 2010 Rosé (Bordeaux Rosé)

US

Young and thick in tannins, this Pinot will benefit from some time in the bottle. Although it's heavy now, it shows the classic aging elements of balance, dryness, and a rich core of cherries, red currants and cedar. Better after 2011.

Pommard Clone

92

55

California

Santa Barbara County

Central Coast

Pinot Noir

Fess Parker

null

US

Here's a solid Cabernet for drinking now and over the next few years. It's dry and full-bodied, with classic flavors of blackberries and cassis, liberally oaked. It's tight right out of the bottle, so give it a long decant.

null

89

50

California

Napa Valley

Napa

Cabernet Sauvignon

Kuleto Estate

null

US

This vineyard designate from Chelle den Millie is spicy and tart. There is medium concentration to the fruit, a mix of cassis and black cherry. The overall potency is heightened by strong scents of herbal spice and grippy tannins, ripe but still showing some of the varietal leaf and moist earth flavors.

Reserve

88

36

Washington

Columbia Valley (WA)

Columbia Valley

Cabernet Franc

Basel Cellars

null

US

This Cabernet has blackberry and dried herb flavors, with sizable tannins and pretty hefty acidity.

null

83

25

California

Napa Valley

Napa

Cabernet Sauvignon

Wine Spots

null

France

A soft, light and fruity wine that's totally ready to drink. With apple and quince fruit flavors, fresh acidity and a light steeliness to freshen it up, it's simple and good as an apéritif.

null

84

null

Loire Valley

Val de Loire

null

Chardonnay

Le Frères Couillaud

null

US

Supple and firm, the only word for this exceptionally smooth, sexy Cabernet is suave. It's delicious and silky, pure varietal, blended from a mix of top vineyards. The wine is a portrait of grace and power, folding its berry and cassis fruit into layers of smoke, toast, ash and char. A suggestion of cigar runs through the finish, and this is a wine that is sure to reward further cellaring.

null

92

38

Washington

Columbia Valley (WA)

Columbia Valley

Cabernet Sauvignon

Abeja

null

Argentina

Consistently a very good Cabernet, with big, broad roasted aromas backing solid black fruit. The palate is rich, rugged and powerful, with mildly baked plum and blackberry flavors. Oak and vanilla show up on the finish, which is round and the slightest bit herbal. Drink now through 2012.

null

89

20

Mendoza Province

Mendoza

null

Cabernet Sauvignon

BenMarco

null

US

Light fruit suggests strawberries with a slightly green edge. The tannins are still a bit rough and tumble, with a peppery kick.

null

85

17

Washington

Columbia Valley (WA)

Columbia Valley

Sangiovese

Maryhill

null

Spain

A full-out charge of vanilla aromas is strange for a rosé, but that's what you get along with cherry candy notes. The palate is full and chunky, with stalky berry fruit flavors. Acidity is the wine's saving grace; it keeps things moving.

Garnacha Cabernet

83

8

Northern Spain

Campo de Borja

null

Rosé

Coto de Hayas

Michael Schachner

@wineschach

Coto de Hayas 2010 Garnacha Cabernet Rosé (Campo de Borja)

France

A ripe, spicy wine flavored with spicy wood, honey and apricots, favoring elegance rather than opulence. It comes from a slope outside the village of Chavanay in the heart of Condrieu.

La Petite Côte

87

58

Rhône Valley

Condrieu

null

Viognier

Yves Cuilleron

null

France

Ripe and round, this shows softness and succulence. The wild strawberry flavors are rich and sweet, the tannins way under the generous fruit flavors. There is a fine, open juicy character as the wine finishes with light acidity.

Les Cent-Vignes Premier Cru

92

51

Burgundy

Beaune

null

Pinot Noir

Xavier Monnot

null

Spain

Plum and currant aromas are gaseous at first, then minerally. This is tight, high in acidity and tannic. Rubbery, lightly briny cherry and plum flavors are held together by firm acidity, while this feels tight and wiry late, with herbal notes and tannic grab.

null

87

20

Catalonia

Priorat

null

Red Blend

Les Mines

Michael Schachner

@wineschach

Les Mines 2011 Red (Priorat)

US

Inexpensive Cabernet can often be slightly weedy, even rubbery, with a hot feeling to it. So it is with this wine. The Mondavi folks managed to pack in as much blackberry and cassis fruit as they could, but there's really just a hint of it. The tannins are light, the acidity soft, and that's about it.

null

82

8

California

California Other

Cabernet Sauvignon

Woodbridge

null

Spain

Meaty, dense, savory and extremely oaky and dark on the nose. Feels tannic and tough, with intensity to spare and tons of black-fruit flavor that turns more toasted, roasted and barbecued as the wine unfolds. Finishes with burnt meat and mint flavors along with grinding tannins. Needs another 3 or 4 years, and even then it may not be a soft, friendly Mencía.

Art

88

55

Northern Spain

Bierzo

null

Mencía

Luna Beberide

Michael Schachner

@wineschach

Luna Beberide 2009 Art Mencía (Bierzo)

US

Lots of ripe, jammy blackberry, cherry and chocolate fruit and sweet smoky oak in this wine, but not much else in the way of structure. Ready now.

null

83

34

California

York Mountain

Central Coast

Cabernet Sauvignon

Calcareous

null

Calcareous 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon (York Mountain)

Germany

Floral and perfumed for a Rheingau Riesling, reminiscent of lilacs at first, and later developing wet stone and ripe apple nuances. This is medium bodied and truly on the dry side, with a refreshing, citrusy finish.

Km 501 Dry

87

22

Rheingau

null

Riesling

Rheinkilometer 501

null

US

With ripe, generic fruit flavors, a soft texture and slight sweetness, this is a very easygoing, easy-drinking, light-bodied wine.

null

85

10

California

California Other

Cabernet Sauvignon

Leaping Lizard

Jim Gordon

@gordone_cellars

Leaping Lizard 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon (California)

Spain

Candied cherry and strawberry aromas are soft, artificial and not convincing. Jammy on the palate, this tastes dull, with a touch of raspberry fruit. Bitter notes and latex dominate a flat finish.

Daimon

82

14

Northern Spain

Rioja

null

Tempranillo Blend

Bodegas Tobía

null

US

The hot vintage worked to the wine's benefit, making it richer and riper than the '03. All sorts of forward peaches and cream, custardy citrus, and smoky, creamy oak notes, with good acidity, make this Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon blend a nice upscale white.

Alluvium Blanc

88

16

California

Knights Valley

Sonoma

White Blend

Beringer

null

Argentina

Herbaceous red-fruit and forced fiery oak aromas give this a spicy, almost Pinot Noir-like nose. Raw as nails on the palate, this tastes like herbal green strawberry and chemicals. Weedy on the finish.

null

80

10

Mendoza Province

Mendoza

null

Malbec

Mountain Door

Michael Schachner

@wineschach

Mountain Door 2014 Malbec (Mendoza)

US

Marred by unripe asparagus notes, this Syrah is tough to like despite its smooth tannins and some good blackberry and chocolate fruit.

null

82

25

California

Santa Ynez Valley

Central Coast

Syrah

Firestone

null

Firestone 2010 Syrah (Santa Ynez Valley)

Italy

From one of Montalcino's historic estates, Camigliano's Brunello opens with attractive darkness and a smooth texture. Dark fruit, tobacco and espresso aromas emerge from the nose and the wine feels bright, polished and silky overall.

null

92

50

Tuscany

Brunello di Montalcino

null

Sangiovese Grosso

Camigliano

null

Camigliano 2006 Brunello di Montalcino

France

A dense wine, from one of the landmark chateaus of Listrac. It is a little rough around the edges at this stage, but wait for the chunky tannins to soften and the black plum fruits to come forward.

null

87

null

Bordeaux

Listrac-Médoc

null

Bordeaux-style Red Blend

Château Lestage

Roger Voss

@vossroger

Château Lestage 2008 Listrac-Médoc

US

Pressed berries, plum flesh, toasted cherry pits and a charred cedar scent carry the nose of this bottling by a producer in Paso's Adelaida region. It's quite easy going down, with flavors of cracked pepper, blackberry fruit and a vanilla-licorice combo toward the finish.

Quixotic

89

null

California

Paso Robles

Central Coast

Cabernet Sauvignon

Oso Libre

null

US

This wine saw no oak barrel aging, but it's so rich and satisfyingly clean, it's probably better off not being weighed down by caramel and buttered toast. Brimming with brisk acidity, it shows brilliantly pure citrus fruit, tart gooseberry, Asian pear, green apple, mineral and white pepper flavors. The vineyard is in Green Valley.

Cohen Vineyard Dutton Ranch

92

22

California

Russian River Valley

Sonoma

Sauvignon Blanc

Dutton Estate

null

Dutton Estate 2010 Cohen Vineyard Dutton Ranch Sauvignon Blanc (Russian River Valley)

Germany

Smoky and leesy on the nose, this big, broad-shouldered trocken boasts bold flavors of apple and clove, yet finishes dry, stony and long. Could work nicely with not-too-sweet, not-too-hot Asian dishes. Imported by Valckenberg International, Inc.

QbA Trocken

88

17

Pfalz

null

Riesling

Geh. Rat Dr. von Bassermann-Jordan

null

US

Made from Lava Cap's estate grapes, with small amounts of Petite Sirah, Zinfandel and Cabernet Franc, this is a bright, earthy Barbera. Rustic and juicy with mouth filling plum and blackberry pie flavors, it's not shy, but entirely balanced, a treat for seekers of California Barbera.

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90

25

California

El Dorado

Sierra Foothills

Barbera

Lava Cap

Virginie Boone

@vboone

Lava Cap 2010 Barbera (El Dorado)

France

Softly rich, a rounded wine that brings out ripe plums and sweet strawberry jam. The acidity only kicks in towards the end, as the tannins and final rich character offer contrast.

Gravières Premier Cru

87

null

Burgundy

Santenay

null

Pinot Noir

Domaine Jessiaume

null

Germany

Impressive for its minerality, this wine offers up aromas of petrol, honey and slate rather than the fruit-driven notes of many Rieslings. In the mouth, it's like drinking liquid rocks with just enough honey to help the minerals slide down smoothly, lingering sweetly on the finish.

Johannisberger Erntebringer Kabinett

90

19

Rheingau

null

Riesling

Schumann-Nägler

null

Italy

Aromas of rose, blue flower, wild berry and a hint of forest floor lead the way along with a balsamic note. The extremely ripe palate offers raspberry compote, licorice and a green note of powdered sage alongside bracing tannins that leave a gripping, drying finish. Give the tannins a few years to unwind then drink.

Cannubi

89

70

Piedmont

Barolo

null

Nebbiolo

Cascina Adelaide

Kerin O’Keefe

@kerinokeefe

Cascina Adelaide 2012 Cannubi (Barolo)

US

This single-vineyard Cab is dark, dense and chewy, with bitter tannins and a roasted coffee finish.

Whiskey Canyon Vyd

84

29

Washington

Yakima Valley

Columbia Valley

Cabernet Sauvignon

Covey Run

Paul Gregutt

@paulgwine

Covey Run 1996 Whiskey Canyon Vyd Cabernet Sauvignon (Yakima Valley)

US

Why yes this is mountain Zin with a lot of Dr. Pepper, sarsaparilla happening aromatically and then a mouthful of thick, savory, herbal, raspberry jam with soft tannins and a just-right note of earthiness too.

Old Vine 1867

89

28

California

Amador County

Sierra Foothills

Zinfandel

Deaver

null

Italy

Máté was founded by a Canadian writer and his artist wife in 1997. The 2003 Brunello offers lots of vanilla, spice and toast. In fact, there's not much else here. The mouthfeel has medium length and leaves behind a trail of smoke and vanilla.

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87

null

Tuscany

Brunello di Montalcino

null

Sangiovese Grosso

Máté

null

US

This dense, full-bodied wine exhibits characteristics of savory dried cranberry and pomegranate as well as an earthy sense of rose and herb. The contrast reaches its apex on the slightly sour finish.

null

85

45

California

Carneros

Napa-Sonoma

Pinot Noir

Andretti

Virginie Boone

@vboone

Andretti 2013 Pinot Noir (Carneros)

Portugal

Labeled as a regional wine rather than as a Douro wine because of the Syrah in the blend, this is still a wine from the Noval estate. Dark in color and still showing firm tannins, this second wine of Noval is made to develop relatively quickly and is ready to drink now. Ripe blackberry flavors are already evident, followed by juicy acidity and some spice tannins.

Cedro do Noval

89

20

Duriense

null

Portuguese Red

Quinta do Noval

Roger Voss

@vossroger

Quinta do Noval 2011 Cedro do Noval Red (Duriense)

US

This trattoria-style wine shows plenty of easy charm. It's light bodied and pleasantly tart, with flavors of sour cherry candy, cola and spice, and a dry, clean finish. It's perfect for pasta dishes with red sauce and pizza, but avoid rich stews that will overwhelm it.

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88

19

California

Russian River Valley

Sonoma

Zinfandel

Novy

null

US

Renwood's classic, Grandmère, has an inviting blackberry and sassafras nose with great fruit intensity though it's still smooth—maybe the influence of American oak?—and well-structured, monstrously full-bodied and a little moody at the finish.

Grandmère

89

35

California

Amador County

Sierra Foothills

Zinfandel

Renwood

Virginie Boone

@vboone

Renwood 2008 Grandmère Zinfandel (Amador County)

France

This opulent, rich Clos de Vougeot could perhaps use firmer tannins, but it has ripe berry and cherry flavors. It has a solid core that is enveloped by the generous fruit. Age this for six years and more.

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93

191

Burgundy

Clos de Vougeot

null

Pinot Noir

Maison Jessiaume

null

US

The lightest of Sea Smoke's trio of Pinots, the '05 Botella starts with ravishing aromas of red fruit confections like cherry pies and raspberry tarts, with notes of gingerbread and cinnamon sugar. Tastes as good as it smells, just a deliciously gentle, pure Pinot Noir. Good now, but the grippy tannins suggest midterm ageability.

Botella

90

40

California

Sta. Rita Hills

Central Coast

Pinot Noir

Sea Smoke

null

US

A wine marking the 50th anniversary of Robert Mondavi Winery's founding, this shows the grandeur of the man, the vineyard and the vintage. Full bodied and robust, it's intense in bark, tar and black licorice, with dottings of coconut. Aromatically inviting, it's dusty and soft, with acres of complexity and structure. Enjoy it in 2023 and beyond.

To Kalon Vineyard 50th Anniversary Reserve

95

155

California

Oakville

Napa

Cabernet Sauvignon

Robert Mondavi

Virginie Boone

@vboone

Robert Mondavi 2013 To Kalon Vineyard 50th Anniversary Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville)

US

A solid wine with lots of character and a core of ripe, almost sweet cherry fruit. The sweetness is balanced by complex leather, tarragon and earth aromas, and on the palate by an attractive mineral note that continues to the long finish. Crisp acidity and firm tannins provide a good frame for evolution. Cellar for 3 or 4 years.

Reserve

91

30

Oregon

Willamette Valley

Pinot Noir

Argyle

null

Argyle 1998 Reserve Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley)

US

Peju's regular Cab Franc, released a year ago, was immediately drinkable. This reserve, with a tiny case production, is denser and more tannic, but shows the same charm. It's a fat, fleshy wine, with luscious black cherry tart, cola and caramelized oak flavors. Fine now, and should develop for 5–7 years.

Reserve Estate Bottled

92

95

California

Rutherford

Napa

Cabernet Franc

Peju

null

US

Another side of Steven Kent's Ghielmetti Vineyard designates, Clone 30 being a bit more viscous and woody than the Clone 337. This shows supple tannins, black cherry, chocolate and cranberry on the nose and in the wine, and a lengthy finish. Aging will benefit this wine.

Ghielmetti Vineyard Clone Thirty

90

100

California

Livermore Valley

Central Coast

Cabernet Sauvignon

Steven Kent

Virginie Boone

@vboone

Steven Kent 2007 Ghielmetti Vineyard Clone Thirty Cabernet Sauvignon (Livermore Valley)

Italy

Villa Arvedi is an excellent start-up Amarone for those who love this distinctive Italian wine without the exaggerated brawn and bulk it sometimes shows. This expression delivers elegant intensity that comes forth as cassis syrup, blackberry, spice, leather and smoked redwood.

Villa Arvedi

90

40

Veneto

Amarone della Valpolicella Valpantena

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Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara

Bertani

null

France

With its yeasty aromas and fresh, crisp acidity, this is a young-tasting Champagne. There are flavors of green apples, just a hint of toast and a dry aftertaste from the low dosage.

Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru

90

58

Champagne

null

Chardonnay

Larmandier-Bernier

null

US

Light and floral, this is a complex, well-integrated Chardonnay that's bursting in just-sliced pineapple, with a layering of butterscotch and caramel. It's richly textured yet nicely balanced between savory and sweet. The acidity upholds the wine from entering into dense territory, a celebration of one heck of a sunny vintage in a glass.

Westside Farms

93

45

California

Russian River Valley

Sonoma

Chardonnay

Gary Farrell

Virginie Boone

@vboone

Gary Farrell 2012 Westside Farms Chardonnay (Russian River Valley)

France

This gentle blend of Aligoté and Chardonnay shows yellow fruit flavors. It has a crisp edge to its round smoothness. Drink now.

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85

12

Burgundy

Coteaux Bourguignons

null

White Blend

Pierre Gruber

Roger Voss

@vossroger

Pierre Gruber 2015 Coteaux Bourguignons

US

Rich and textural, this gloriously mixes raspberries, cherries, baking spices, cola, cocoa and coconut components, all woven together seamlessly. It's forward and juicy, yet built for medium-term aging. Drink now through 2026.

Dundee Hills

92

45

Oregon

Dundee Hills

Willamette Valley

Pinot Noir

Domaine Drouhin Oregon

Paul Gregutt

@paulgwine

Domaine Drouhin Oregon 2014 Dundee Hills Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills)

US

A nice, lush Chardonnay. It lacks a bit of exciting structure, and depends too much on sheer dazzle. But it sure is rich in toasty oak-inspired pineapples, peaches, pears and limes. Good now with grilled shrimp.

Ingrid's Vineyard

90

45

California

Carmel Valley

Central Coast

Chardonnay

Bernardus

null

US

A lovely, complex wine that shows real balance and finesse, which is hard for many Viogniers to achieve. Yet it nicely displays the variety's exotic profile, with tropical fruit, kiwi, tangerine, papaya and pineapple flavors, liberally spiced with cinnamon and white pepper.

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90

25

California

Santa Barbara County

Central Coast

Viognier

Jaffurs

null

France

While the wine has some concentration from the old vines, its general effect is of a soft, open and generous texture that is full and rounded. There is some spice, a touch of toast and full-bodied blackberry and currant flavors. Drink now.

Baron d'Ardeuil Vieilles Vignes

88

15

Southwest France

Buzet

null

Bordeaux-style Red Blend

Vignerons de Buzet

null

Spain

Sweet and plump in the nose, with a hint of caramel corn, burnt sugar and char. Flavors of walnuts, dried apricots and citrus peel carry the palate, while the lasting and tasty finish delivers the works in terms of toffee, mocha and raisins. More fruity than many, with a touch of mushroom.

10RF Oloroso Medium Sherry

90

14

Andalucia

Jerez

null

Sherry

Osborne

Michael Schachner

@wineschach

Osborne NV 10RF Oloroso Medium Sherry Sherry (Jerez)

Italy

This offers fruity and spicy fragrances of blackberry and clove. On the palate, it has a tight core of black cherry and spice, with firm, chewy tannins that are tightly wound. Give this a few more years to come around.

Arusnatico

87

29

Veneto

Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso

null

Red Blend

Valentina Cubi

null

US

A southern Rhône-style blend based on Mourvèdre, this blush wine is crisp and clean, with raspberry and spice flavors, but it's too sweet for a table wine.

null

84

17

California

North Coast

Rosé

Quivira

null

Quivira 2010 Rosé (North Coast)

Italy

Il Cortile (the courtyard) is an embracing and harmonious Sangiovese-based wine that offers bright acidity and tart berry flavors. Those qualities would help it pair with tortellini in a buttery cream sauce.

Il Cortile

87

null

Tuscany

Chianti Colli Fiorentini

null

Sangiovese

Castello di Poppiano

null

US

This is the first varietal Grenache from Bunnell Family, with grapes from Boushey and Olsen vineyards. It's rare enough to find Washington Grenache, as the grape was essentially wiped out in the mid-1990s. All neutral oak, so what comes out are the lovely, spicy, grape and berry flavors of Grenache, with snappy acids and early hints of Provençal herbs and toast.

null

88

22

Washington

Yakima Valley

Columbia Valley

Grenache

Bunnell

Paul Gregutt

@paulgwine

Bunnell 2006 Grenache (Yakima Valley)

France

Made with skin contact and whole berry maceration to give extra flavor, this is a structured wine with a strong texture along with orange zest and light honey flavors. It is dense and concentrated. Drink from 2016.

Cuvée Mademoiselle

90

35

Burgundy

Chablis

null

Chardonnay

Domaine Pinson

Roger Voss

@vossroger

Domaine Pinson 2013 Cuvée Mademoiselle (Chablis)

Chile

An almost neutral nose offers mild green herb and citrus aromas but little more. The palate is zesty, tangy and fresh, while a narrow set of lemon-lime, grapefruit and lime flavors ends with focused crispness. For something tight and refreshing, this is it.

Sibaris Reserva Especial

88

16

Leyda Valley

null

Sauvignon Blanc

Undurraga

null

Spain

While we'd suggest waiting for the 2007 to hit the market, this softer-styled wine is showing mature melon, tropical fruit and bee's wax aromas in front of mild citrus, lemon and pineapple flavors. It has a medium-weight body and almost a honeyed roundness. Drink now.

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85

10

Northern Spain

Rueda

null

Verdejo

Analivia

Michael Schachner

@wineschach

Analivia 2006 Verdejo (Rueda)

Greece

Aromas of citrus, melon and orange blossom start this crisp, elegant white from Cephalonia. On the palate, bright flavors of lemon/lime and white peach are balanced with a stony minerality. A beautiful example of an ancient indigenous variety.

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88

15

Atalanti Valley

null

Chardonnay

Hatzimichalis

Susan Kostrzewa

@suskostrzewa

Hatzimichalis 2015 Chardonnay (Atalanti Valley)

Spain

Familiar berry aromas blend with hard spice notes and a hint of blueberry. Like many 2013s, this is showing a clamped-down mouthfeel along with flavors of peppery black fruits. A limited finish is hard and compact. Drink or hold for another five or more years; this isn't going anywhere.

Damana Crianza

88

28

Northern Spain

Ribera del Duero

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Tempranillo

Bodegas y Viñedos Tábula

null

Italy

The wine is pungent, succulent and leaves a lasting impression. It offers simple fruit nuances of blueberry, spice and almonds that stay for a long time, refreshing your mouth along the way.

null

88

24

Tuscany

Chianti Classico

null

Sangiovese

Villa Cafaggio

null

Greece

This white blend offers aromas of melon, vanilla and mango, followed by a rich array of creamy white fruit and pineapple flavors. Balanced by a pronounced minerality and a touch of spice, it's a wine that will pair well with richer poultry and fish dishes.

The Fourth Dimension

88

20

Macedonia

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White Blend

Stelios Kechris

null

France

This is the entry-level wine from Château Eugénie, and it is delicious. The Malbec is softened with some Merlot, rounding out the wine. It does still preserve the solid structure of Cahors with its dense black fruits and firm tannins.

Tradition

88

16

Southwest France

Cahors

null

Malbec-Merlot

Château Eugénie

null

Portugal

A wine that brings out the mineral character of Touriga Nacional in the Dão. It has a dark quality to it, with some austerity, although the weight of fruit acts as a fine counterbalance.

Cabriz

88

25

Dão

null

Touriga Nacional

Dão Sul

null

US

Very dry and tannicly tart, with blackberry, currant and pepper flavors touched with oak. This is a good, everyday wine to drink with rich meat dishes and cheeses.

Steinbeck Vineyard

85

21

California

Paso Robles

Central Coast

Syrah

Eberle

null

Eberle 2007 Steinbeck Vineyard Syrah (Paso Robles)

US

A good wine, dry and complex, but a shade too ripe, showing raisin, prune and date flavors. Drink now.

Russell Family Vineyard

86

50

California

Paso Robles

Central Coast

Pinot Noir

Loring Wine Company

null

Loring Wine Company 2012 Russell Family Vineyard Pinot Noir (Paso Robles)

US

A yeasty baked bread note leads this wine's nose before smoky oak and lushly layered blue and black fruit take over. With spice- and leather-laced flavors, it offers a wealth of brawny structure and lip-smacking succulence, finishing soft.

Heins Block Estate Grown

92

44

California

Sonoma Valley

Sonoma

Zinfandel

Beltane Ranch

Virginie Boone

@vboone

Beltane Ranch 2014 Heins Block Estate Grown Zinfandel (Sonoma Valley)

US

This Sangiovese-dominated blend displays herb, olive and earth components wrapped around supple, well-modulated red fruits. This does not have the Sangiovese character that one finds in Tuscany, but it's a very well-made, food-friendly red blend that is drinking well right now.

Tuttorosso Red Wine

89

30

Washington

Yakima Valley

Columbia Valley

Red Blend

Brian Carter Cellars

null

France

Obviously young, but with good acidity as well as bright red fruit flavors. The wine's acidity balances the juicy fruits well. Its structure suggests a good few years' aging.

null

90

18

Loire Valley

Saumur-Champigny

null

Cabernet Franc

Domaine des Roches Neuves

Roger Voss

@vossroger

Domaine des Roches Neuves 2010 Saumur-Champigny

US

This is made from 100% Pinot Noir and spent three years on the yeast, made in a traditional style. It satisfies in aromas of hazelnut liqueur, mushroom and almond, offering a light, bright and elegant experience. Bright acidity keeps it fresh in the glass, while a tartness of green apple and cherry play against its intense minerality.

OGV Estate Blanc de Noir

91

68

California

Russian River Valley

Sonoma

Pinot Noir

Inman Family

Virginie Boone

@vboone

Inman Family 2012 OGV Estate Blanc de Noir Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley)

Argentina

Opens with heat and brambly, scratchy aromas of black cherry. The palate is round if a bit sticky, with sweet, candied berry flavors. Round, sticky and sweet as well on the finish, with vanilla notes.

Urban Uco

84

14

Mendoza Province

Uco Valley

null

Tempranillo

O. Fournier

null

France

This wine is perfumed with gorgeous fruit that contrasts with the strict minerality. The tannins under the fruit are severe, solid, dark and promising enormous potential. Concentrated even while it celebrates great fruit, it is going to last for many years. Drink from 2023.

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97

468

Burgundy

Chambertin Clos de Bèze

null

Pinot Noir

Louis Jadot

null

Italy

Although the nose isn't very expressive, the palate offers up ripe sour cherry, black pepper, sage and licorice alongside bracing tannins. Young and aggressive, this needs time. Drink after 2018.

null

89

null

Piedmont

Barbaresco

null

Nebbiolo

Il Bricco

null

Italy

Liquid smoke and toasted elements of roasted hazelnut and cured meat dominate the nose of this modern Barbera d'Alba. There is power and high alcohol here too, coupled by the wine's naturally high acidity that is a bit strong on the palate. Pair this wine with very cheesey foods.

Bric Quercia

87

22

Piedmont

Barbera d'Alba

null

Barbera

Tenuta Carretta

null

Tenuta Carretta 2007 Bric Quercia (Barbera d'Alba)

Italy

Round, soft and velvety, this beautiful Riserva Chianti Classico offers a huge bouquet with mature cherry and black fruit aromas. The mouthfeel is tight, streamlined and compact.

Riserva

91

27

Tuscany

Chianti Classico

null

Sangiovese

Carpineto

null

US

This value-minded wine is made in large quantities and maintains a classic edge of red berry and cedar, grippy on the palate, but able to open up in the glass. It'll serve well as a midweek house wine or staple for larger gatherings.

null

86

13

California

Napa County

Napa

Cabernet Sauvignon

Kirkland Signature

Virginie Boone

@vboone

Kirkland Signature 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa County)

US

The oak is at the fore on this wine, with aromas and flavors of vanilla, dill and baking spices in front of cherry and green pepper. The aromas give a sense of some oxygen exposure.

A Day's Work Estate Grown Thomas Cyle Mathison

85

26

Washington

Columbia Valley (WA)

Columbia Valley

Cabernet Sauvignon

Stemilt Creek

Sean P. Sullivan

@wawinereport

Stemilt Creek 2011 A Day's Work Estate Grown Thomas Cyle Mathison Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA))