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Portugal	This is a fruity, juicy wine with wood and bright red fruits in equal balance. The entry-level wine made by a grouping of 19 growers, it has concentration along with minerality and acidity. It needs to age further, so drink from 2018.	Très Bagos Reserva	88	15	Douro	null	null	Portuguese Red	Lavradores de Feitoria	Roger Voss	@vossroger	Lavradores de Feitoria 2014 Très Bagos Reserva Red (Douro)
France	Ripe, sweet-fruited wine, its red berry fruits and opulent tannins giving a rounded feel. There is, as well, a good structure composed of acidity, licorice and wood. It needs 2–3 years still to really develop all its depth of flavor.	Santenots	91	68	Burgundy	Volnay	null	Pinot Noir	Pierre André	Roger Voss	@vossroger	Pierre André 2007 Santenots (Volnay)
France	This is a very textured wine with a green, herbal character. It has tannins from underripe fruit, proving to be dry and very firm on the finish.	Tradition	84	null	Alsace	Alsace	null	Pinot Noir	Emile Beyer	Roger Voss	@vossroger	Emile Beyer 2011 Tradition Pinot Noir (Alsace)
US	Pungent, minty and quite tannic, this young wine needs more time to pull its flavors together. There's a nice whiff of vanilla cream wrapped into the finish.	null	86	20	Oregon	Willamette Valley	Willamette Valley	Pinot Noir	Belle Vallée	null	null	null
Italy	Notes of clove, toasted nut and spicy, juniper-infused bresaola open the bouquet of this hearty effort. It sports a bright, polished, savory mouthfeel, with a distant touch of sweetness.	null	90	50	Veneto	Amarone della Valpolicella Valpantena	null	Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara	Tezza	null	null	Tezza 2006 Amarone della Valpolicella Valpantena
Italy	The juicy berry fruit on the nose carries a green herb element. While smooth in texture, the black cherry flavors of the palate seem a touch sharp and underripe. A touch of leather and caramel picks up the finish.	null	84	7	Tuscany	Chianti	null	Sangiovese	VinArte	null	null	null
US	A limited-production Bordeaux blend, this is a vineyard/barrel selection by now-departed Cadaretta winemaker Virginie Bourgue. It's silky and deep, with penetrating black fruits and toasted, roasted coffee barrel flavors. Seductive and smooth, this is an elegant wine that warrants cellaring.	Springboard Red	90	50	Washington	Columbia Valley (WA)	Columbia Valley	Bordeaux-style Red Blend	Cadaretta	null	null	null
US	Winemaker Aaron Pott saignées nearly equal parts Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon to craft this impressively complex, light-bodied and ethereal celebration of cranberry, strawberry and grapefruit. It shows more tartness on the finish as it pushes a final, refreshing suggestion of mandarin orange.	Arriviste	91	25	California	Napa Valley	Napa	Rosé	Blackbird Vineyards	Virginie Boone	@vboone	Blackbird Vineyards 2015 Arriviste Rosé (Napa Valley)
Austria	Beautifully fragrant and rounded Sauvignon Blanc flavors of cut grass and green banana are tempered by richer yeast notes. The palate shows a similar balance but crisp citrus flavors and tingling freshness give extra tone. This is elegant and made for the table.	null	92	19	Südsteiermark	null	null	Sauvignon Blanc	Lackner Tinnacher	Anne Krebiehl MW	@AnneInVino	Lackner Tinnacher 2014 Sauvignon Blanc (Südsteiermark)
US	Decent, by most definitions, but a clumsy wine. It's hot in high alcohol, simple and jammy sweet in blackberries and cherries, and the oak sticks out like a sore thumb. Not going anywhere.	Bavarian Lion Vineyard	83	38	California	Knights Valley	Sonoma	Cabernet Franc	Adobe Road	null	null	null
US	Made in the modern style of soft, sweet opulence, this is insanely rich, with notes of cherry marmalade, red currant, milk chocolate and sweet cedar flavors that continue onto the long, smooth finish. It's a blend of the traditional red Bordeaux varieties, and while it was aged in 100% new French oak, it's not too oaky. Drink over the next six years for its youthful beauty.	White Label	93	67	California	Napa Valley	Napa	Bordeaux-style Red Blend	Les Belles Collines	null	null	Les Belles Collines 2009 White Label Red (Napa Valley)
Italy	Luca D'Attoma, the proprietor of Duemani, is a strictly biodynamic winemaker and a leading figure in Italy's natural wine movement. This wine shows pristine red fruit notes, backed by delicate, spicy tobacco and leather touches.	Cifra	91	null	Tuscany	Toscana	null	Red Blend	Duemani	null	null	Duemani 2010 Cifra Red (Toscana)
US	A beautiful Cabernet that gives a nod to Bordeaux in its earthy dryness and moderate alcohol. There are plenty of blackberries, cherries and currants, but also notes of violets, mushrooms and herbs that make it complex. Fresh acidity and thick tannins provide structure to this wine, which comes from the cooler districts of Oakville and Coombsville. Now–2014.	District 4	93	39	California	Napa Valley	Napa	Cabernet Sauvignon	Prime	null	null	Prime 2006 District 4 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
Spain	Clean and minerally, with stony aromas along with banana and pineapple. The palate is tight, clean and balanced, with flavors of green banana, papaya and apple. Finishes pithy and with a touch of fresh-grated white pepper. A good but common type of unoaked Chardonnay.	El Cerezo	87	12	Northern Spain	Navarra	null	Chardonnay	Castillo de Monjardin	null	null	null
US	From the beguiling aromatics to the thrilling palate that's saturated with flavors of citrus flesh and rind, tangerine and green apple, this Viognier offers superb focus. The length and detail are noteworthy, but the taste is simply delicious.	null	92	16	Washington	Columbia Valley (WA)	Columbia Valley	Viognier	Watermill	Paul Gregutt	@paulgwine	Watermill 2011 Viognier (Columbia Valley (WA))
New Zealand	This is plummy, spicy and complex, with hints of cracked pepper, clove and cinnamon mingling with fresh mushroom, thyme and mint. The wine is a bit chunky in feel, but finishes with supple tannins and reasonably soft acids, making it approachable now.	null	89	25	Wairarapa	null	null	Pinot Noir	Urlar	Joe Czerwinski	@JoeCz	Urlar 2012 Pinot Noir (Wairarapa)
US	Gin-like botanical nuances in the nose introduce a sharp, rather stiff and hard Pinot Gris. Grapefruit and lemon rind flavors, along with plenty of acidity, seem less ripe than the 14.3% alcohol would suggest.	null	86	17	Oregon	Rogue Valley	Southern Oregon	Pinot Gris	RoxyAnn	null	null	null
US	Shows the qualities that are making this Spanish variety so popular. Bone dry, crisp in acidity, low in alcohol and palate-stimulating, this oak-free wine bursts with rich lemongrass, pineapple and peach flavors. That acidity makes it clean and vibrant and terrifically versatile at the table.	null	87	16	California	Edna Valley	Central Coast	Albariño	York Mountain Winery	null	null	York Mountain Winery 2006 Albariño (Edna Valley)
South Africa	This 100% Chardonnay MCC leads with rich, toasty notes of brioche, baked apple and soft nuttiness. The palate is round and full, with brisk carbonation but a fine mousse, and flavors of Honeycomb cereal and lime zest. Enjoy now.	Armilla Brut Méthode Cap Classique	87	25	Coastal Region	null	null	Sparkling Blend	Avondale	Lauren Buzzeo	@laurbuzz	Avondale NV Armilla Brut Méthode Cap Classique Sparkling (Coastal Region)
Australia	Excessively volatile, with some briary, berry-like fruit that's overwhelmed by slightly pickle-y notes. It's medium in body, but thins out on the finish.	Reserve	81	40	Victoria	Pyrenees	null	Cabernet Sauvignon-Shiraz	Syan	null	null	null
Spain	Syrupy red-berry and cherry aromas are medicinal, while the mouthfeel on this blend is hard and abrasive. Berry and herbal flavors are on the sour side, while the finish does nothing to bring this around.	Agostón	82	13	Northern Spain	Cariñena	null	Garnacha-Syrah	Bodegas Paniza	Michael Schachner	@wineschach	Bodegas Paniza 2013 Agostón Garnacha-Syrah (Cariñena)
Spain	This 10-year-old wine from a hot vintage is soft and plump but has gaps in its fiber. The mouth is tannic around the edges but lacks stuffing, while flavors of plum and berry run jammy and heavy. A hollow finish with prune flavors and dry tannins is the final act.	Alenza Gran Reserva	86	103	Northern Spain	Ribera del Duero	null	Tempranillo	Condado de Haza	Michael Schachner	@wineschach	Condado de Haza 2003 Alenza Gran Reserva (Ribera del Duero)
Italy	Fresh crispness is what you notice first in this luminous and bright Soave. Made from Garganega grapes, the wine boasts aromas of lemon zest, white mineral and pear.	Corte del Sole	86	10	Veneto	Soave	null	Garganega	Monte Tondo	null	null	null
US	Made in an exceptionally ripe manner, this Pinot brims with cherry and raspberry pie filling fruit that's so rich, it's almost like a dessert, except the finish is dry. Oak adds delicious complications of sweet, caramelized vanilla and char. This is quite a good wine, but it's a little on the young side. Give it 2–3 years to begin to come around.	Rio Vista Vineyard	93	36	California	Sta. Rita Hills	Central Coast	Pinot Noir	Thorne	null	null	Thorne 2007 Rio Vista Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills)
Italy	Aromas of mineral, herb, berry fruit and spice converge to form the beautifully balanced nose of this Montepulciano d'Abruzzo. No one element dominates over the others and the wine is polished and lively on the palate. Pair it with wintery meat dishes.	Bellovedere	91	null	Central Italy	Montepulciano d'Abruzzo	null	Montepulciano	La Valentina	null	null	null
US	Very roasted notes of coffee, warm leather, tobacco leaves, sagebrush and stewed blackberries show on the nose of this blend of 70% Tempranillo, 20% Grenache and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. The roasted quality carries through the sip, with more coffee and char tones alongside dried plums, crushed gravel and dusty tannins.	Toro de Paso	92	48	California	Central Coast	Central Coast	Red Blend	Bodega de Edgar	Matt Kettmann	@mattkettmann	Bodega de Edgar 2014 Toro de Paso Red (Central Coast)
US	There's a tannic toughness to this young wine. It's like chewing on dried black currants. Once they start to dissolve in the mouth, lovely flavors of sweet blackberries emerge, and then take over through a very long, spicy finish. It's quite a beautiful Napa Cabernet, but it does need time. Best 2013–2019.	null	94	82	California	Napa Valley	Napa	Cabernet Sauvignon	Alpha Omega	null	null	null
US	Restrained both aromatically and on the palate, this Riesling offers modest hints of green apple and pear combined with a slightly herbal note. There's not a lot of complexity or concentration, but it's a brisk, refreshing wine.	Dry	82	14	New York	Finger Lakes	Finger Lakes	Riesling	Hunt Country Vineyards	null	null	null
Italy	bright sparkling wine made from Ribolla Gialla grapes, this has thick aromas of stone fruit, butterscotch and caramel. The finish is fresh, with creamy effervescence.	Perle di Piera Yellow Pearl	85	20	Northeastern Italy	Delle Venezie	null	Ribolla Gialla	Piera Martellozzo	null	null	null
France	This ripe, generous wine made from 70% Viognier is full of apricot and apple flavors. Its bright acidity and touch of spice make it refreshing and ready to drink.	La Châsse	86	10	France Other	Vin de France	null	Chardonnay-Viognier	Gabriel Meffre	Roger Voss	@vossroger	Gabriel Meffre 2016 La Châsse Chardonnay-Viognier (Vin de France)
Argentina	Damp earth and a leafy accent render the nose less than fruity, while the mouth is round and grabby, with basic Cabernet flavors and hard tannins. Short on the finish.	null	83	10	Mendoza Province	Mendoza	null	Cabernet Sauvignon	Novus	null	null	null
US	Spicy and herbal, with a palate reminiscent of Sauvignon Blanc, this blends a grassy aroma with a mix of citrus, apple and pear notes. It has excellent concentration through the midpalate, with a clean, fresh finish.	null	88	12	Washington	Columbia Valley (WA)	Columbia Valley	Pinot Gris	Waterbrook	null	null	null
US	A witch's brew of five grapes, the Abondante is a fine wine to pair with pizza, offering interesting flavors of berry and stone fruit. What it lacks in focus, it makes up for with plenty of fruit and some unusual complexity.	Abondante	88	24	Washington	Columbia Valley (WA)	Columbia Valley	Red Blend	Sineann	null	null	null
Italy	This is an easy expression of Nero d'Avola, and it would pair with roasted ham or cheese ravioli in meat sauce. Bright cherry and blueberry notes come with a touch of bitter almond.	Campo Reale	87	13	Sicily & Sardinia	Sicilia	null	Nero d'Avola	Tenuta Rapitalà	null	null	null
Chile	Stalky, murky aromas of rustic red-berry fruits are strained. This is both tannic and soupy in feel, while stalky, leathery flavors bring tomato and herbal tones to the finish.	Single Vineyard	84	13	Limarí Valley	null	null	Syrah	Chono	Michael Schachner	@wineschach	Chono 2012 Single Vineyard Syrah (Limarí Valley)
Chile	A good and lively bargain-priced Chard. Light toast, honey and pear aromas draw you in, and the balanced white-fruit palate is convincing. Sophisticated and with good acidity.	Classic Series	88	12	Curicó Valley	null	null	Chardonnay	Montes	null	null	null
US	A nice, easy drinking wine with some extra features that make it worth your while. Soft in texture, it's loaded with ripe black currant, dark chocolate and oak flavors. Makes you want to keep on sipping.	null	88	16	California	California	California Other	Cabernet Sauvignon	Crystal Valley Cellars	null	null	null
Italy	It's almost criminal to taste Sassicaia before its prime. The 2003 vintage should be ready after 2010. A blend of 85% Cab Sauvignon and 15% Cab Franc that aged 24 months in barrique, notes of cassis, exotic spice, menthol and green olive come through despite the hot vintage. It's powerful in the mouth with crispness and refined tannins.	Sassicaia	91	180	Tuscany	Bolgheri	null	Cabernet Sauvignon	Tenuta San Guido	null	null	null
France	This wine comes from one of Côtes de Provence historic cru classé estates. It is a ripe and smooth wine with crisp acidity and a fine bite of spice. The wine is packed with red fruits and finished with refreshing acidity.	Château de la Clapière	88	20	Provence	Côtes de Provence	null	Rosé	Fabre en Provence	null	null	null
Italy	Aromas of ripe—almost overripe—berry, leather and tobacco lead the nose of this wine. The palate shows more restraint, with succulent sour cherry, clove and vanilla flavors accented by hints of white chocolate and orange zest. Very smooth and richly textured.	I Progni	90	36	Veneto	Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso	null	Red Blend	Le Salette	Kerin O’Keefe	@kerinokeefe	Le Salette 2010 I Progni (Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso)
France	Lightly spiced and with attractive acidity, this is a smooth and rich wine. The Cabernet Franc gives a perfumed character while also bringing out acidity. It is fresh and very crisp at the end.	Fine S	86	20	Loire Valley	Chinon	null	Rosé	Jourdan & Pichard	null	null	null
South Africa	One of South Africa's oldest wine estates, established in 1692, has revolutionized its wine cellar and its wine in the past five years. This Chardonnay is typical of the estate's wines, oozing rich fruit and modern wood flavors, yet retaining a style and elegance that is as much French as South African.	Five Soldiers	91	33	Stellenbosch	null	null	Chardonnay	Rustenberg	Roger Voss	@vossroger	Rustenberg 1999 Five Soldiers Chardonnay (Stellenbosch)
Italy	Delicate crushed herb and exotic fruit scents lift from the glass while the fresh, straightforward palate offers pear and citrus flavors and tangy acidity. A saline hint on the close adds interest.	null	86	16	Southern Italy	Greco di Tufo	null	Greco	Tre Fiori	Kerin O’Keefe	@kerinokeefe	Tre Fiori 2016 Greco di Tufo
US	From the family's Roberts Road Vineyard below Gap's Crown, this earthy, foresty, plummy and gamy wine offers a luscious mouthfeel and silky tannins. Structured, it's built for pairing. A tangy red cherry and citrus twist on the palate provides a refreshing sensibility, before ending bright and light.	Sangiacomo Vineyard	91	54	California	Sonoma Coast	Sonoma	Pinot Noir	Sojourn	Virginie Boone	@vboone	Sojourn 2013 Sangiacomo Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast)
US	This is big, rich, thick wine, dripping with gooey cherry and chocolate flavors. Blended from equal parts Grenache and Syrah, it features some notable tannins, although it's voluptuous enough to drink now. Pair it with barbecue.	Larner Vineyard Cuvée Loco	88	30	California	Santa Ynez Valley	Central Coast	Rhône-style Red Blend	Tercero	null	null	null
France	Named after the chalky land where the grapes for this wine are grown, this is a ripe, red-fruit-flavored wine, It also has a tight, mineral texture that comes from the terrain, a crisp edge and packed acidity. Winemaker Charles Rouy has made what is almost a rosé to age and will certainly be better from the end of 2016.	Haut de l'Autin	91	29	Provence	Coteaux Varois	null	Rosé	Château d'Ollières	Roger Voss	@vossroger	Château d'Ollières 2015 Haut de l'Autin Rosé (Coteaux Varois)
US	Bigtime Napa Cab blend with one-third Merlot. World class in aspiration, with well-ripened cassis flavors and a rich overlay of well-smoked, vanilla-tinged oak. Notable for its tannins, as fine, soft and complex as they come.	Estate	92	50	California	Napa	null	Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot	Spring Mountain Vineyard	null	null	null
Germany	At 13.5% alcohol, this is pretty ripe Riesling, broad in the mouth and almost oily in texture. Hints of honey and ripe pear mark the nose, but this wine is more about minerally extract than fruit. Turns spicy on the mouthcoating finish.	Erbach Schlossberg Erstes Gewächs	90	40	Rheingau	null	null	Riesling	Schloss Reinhartshausen	null	null	null
US	A minty strangeness permeates this wine, which comes off as artificial in flavor. Rumblings of cherry grenadine try to emerge from the muddled midpalate, which otherwise lacks flavor. The quick finish is medicinal and sweet.	null	82	10	California	Carneros	Napa-Sonoma	Pinot Noir	Kirkland Signature	null	null	null
Italy	This lovely sparkling wine has a floral fragrance of white lilac, acacia and orange blossom. The palate delivers pineapple, pear and white cherry flavors, plus hints of honey, lime and sage. Its creamy palate still maintains crisp acidity and fine effervescence.	Brut Satèn	90	30	Lombardy	Franciacorta	null	Chardonnay	Ronco Calino	null	null	null
Argentina	Baked apple is about all you draw from the flat nose, and the chunky palate is ultrasweet and tastes of corn and candy more than fruit. Cloying on the finish.	Reserve	81	20	Mendoza Province	Tupungato	null	Chardonnay	Andeluna	null	null	null
France	92-94 Barrel sample. Homemade blackberry jelly fruits are the beauty of this powerful but elegant wine. The acidity frames the fruit like an aura, giving a complete picture .	Barrel sample	93	null	Bordeaux	Haut-Médoc	null	Bordeaux-style Red Blend	Château La Lagune	null	null	null
Argentina	Slightly grassy and jammy on the nose, but otherwise you get basic cherry and raspberry aromas. The palate is medium bodied and a bit sharp in feel, with fresh, simple cherry and raspberry flavors. Tight and straightforward on the finish, with a hint of spice and chocolate.	null	86	20	Mendoza Province	Mendoza	null	Merlot	Rutini	null	null	null
Italy	There's a distinct note of eucalyptus or dried herb here followed by root beer, red berry fruit, bramble, leather and moist tobacco. The wine is bright and thick on the palate thanks to a twofold delivery of freshness and natural concentration.	Tenuta Lena di Mezzo	88	50	Veneto	Amarone della Valpolicella Classico	null	Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara	Monte del Frá	null	null	null
US	There's a layer of sweetness to this viscous wine, which exudes aromas of graham cracker and pear, finishing in a light coating of lemon.	null	85	25	California	Sonoma County	Sonoma	Sauvignon Blanc	Pangloss Cellars	null	null	null
US	Your first impression is of a rich, well-structured, important Cabernet. It impresses with ripe, cassis-laced fruit and lush, sweet tannins. Oak provides seasoning, but doesn't dominate this dry, elegant Cab. Drink now through 2010.	null	90	52	California	Stags Leap District	Napa	Cabernet Sauvignon	Chimney Rock	null	null	null
US	Very juicy, fruity and showing a lot of tangy citrus flavors. This is a fruit-loaded wine, pleasing and forward, but lacking much stuffing or follow-through.	null	87	28	Washington	Washington	Washington Other	Syrah	Woodinville Wine Company	null	null	null
Portugal	Rich and smooth, this is a ripe and fruity wine. It has hints of wood aging as well as dried fruit to bring out a tawny character. The wine is nicely poised between freshness and some maturity.	Portal 6 Barrels Tawny Reserve	90	25	Port	null	null	Port	Quinta do Portal	Roger Voss	@vossroger	Quinta do Portal NV Portal 6 Barrels Tawny Reserve (Port)
France	Totally herbaceous and crisp, this is a rich, citrus-flavored wine. Grapefruit flavors dominate with a twist of lemon on top, giving a zesty texture that shows a young wine. For it to calm down and broaden out, wait until the end of 2015.	Grande Cuvée	88	14	Bordeaux	Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux	null	Sauvignon Blanc	Château Bertinerie	Roger Voss	@vossroger	Château Bertinerie 2013 Grande Cuvée (Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux)
Italy	The elements of cherry, mint and cedar on the nose show a touch of age, and the dry cherry fruit on the palate seems to vie with wood for prominence. Overall it's quite angular, but does show some attractive earthy notes and a chalky element on the finish.	Riserva	84	18	Tuscany	Chianti Classico	null	Sangiovese	Querceto	null	null	null
US	Zinfandel fans will celebrate this powerfully ripe, exuberant wine. It's classic Russian River Zin, dry, tannic, heady and enormously rich in black currants, raisins, prunes, beef jerky and exotic baking spices. The finish is so fruity, it's almost sweet, yet is actually quite dry, making it clean and zesty.	Old Vine Fanucchi-Wood Road Vineyard	92	55	California	Russian River Valley	Sonoma	Zinfandel	Hartford Court	null	null	Hartford Court 2011 Old Vine Fanucchi-Wood Road Vineyard Zinfandel (Russian River Valley)
US	Very dry and crisp, showing plenty of gooseberry flavors that verge on feline spray but stop just short. Enriched with lemons and limes, honey and vanilla. This is a good price for a delightful Sauvignon Blanc.	Kiara Private Reserve	87	15	California	Paso Robles	Central Coast	Sauvignon Blanc	Sylvester	null	null	null
US	Tastes immature now, with the toasty oak not yet integrated, and the tannins also stick out in all their sticky glory. The fruit is exceptionally ripe, suggesting grilled blackberries and black currants. The suggestion is ageability. Better sometime after mid-2010.	null	90	75	California	Napa Valley	Napa	Cabernet Sauvignon	Phelan Vineyard	null	null	null
US	Rich and oaky, this wine gives plenty of flavor at reasonable price. It has an abundance of baking spice, butter and toasted-baguette flavors, full body and a pleasantly viscous texture.	Estate Bottled Old Head	89	15	California	Dunnigan Hills	Central Valley	Chardonnay	Matchbook	Jim Gordon	@gordone_cellars	Matchbook 2015 Estate Bottled Old Head Chardonnay (Dunnigan Hills)
US	This is a very rich, fruity Pinot Noir, so if you like ripeness, you'll love it. Floods the mouth with cherries, raspberries and strawberries, while 50% new French oak adds even richer notes of vanilla and buttered toast. It's flamboyant now, and should be opened in the next 3–4 years.	null	91	35	California	Carneros	Napa-Sonoma	Pinot Noir	Merryvale	null	null	null
New Zealand	Starts off with appealing cherry and spice shadings, but adds some rustic, adhesive bandage notes that build on the finish.	null	84	28	Nelson	null	null	Pinot Noir	Seifried	null	null	null
US	A bit less inky than some of its Syrah counterparts from more northern regions, the violet, potting soil, pepper and vanilla aromas make for a solid sipping experience. It's very soft and pleasurable to the palate, with black pepper up front and on the finish.	Vista Del Monte Vineyard	91	49	California	Temecula Valley	South Coast	Syrah	Leoness	null	null	null
New Zealand	Disappointing after the success of last year's version, Kato's 2009 is a lightweight Sauvignon Blanc with herbal, bell-peppery component. There's a tart stridency on the finish that will serve it well with some dishes, less so with others.	null	84	13	Marlborough	null	null	Sauvignon Blanc	Kato	null	null	null
France	This wine is fresh, crisp and fruity. With its almost-white color and green and citrus fruits, there is only the merest hint to suggest a rosé. It's an attractive wine, but hardly typical.	null	84	12	Bordeaux	Bordeaux Rosé	null	Rosé	Château Malbat	Roger Voss	@vossroger	Château Malbat 2015 Rosé (Bordeaux Rosé)
US	Only slightly grassy and with strong lemony overtones to the fruit, this near-colorless white is as crisp and refreshing as a sea breeze. Would be perfect with the local oysters or clams on the half-shell.	Estate Bottled	85	10	New York	North Fork of Long Island	Long Island	Sauvignon Blanc	Macari	null	null	null
France	A touch of earth and the purest expression possible of tart ripe red apple immediately draws you in on the nose. The absolutely dry palate also has a touch of that earthiness and adds more apple-peel notions to the fruit while a vivid lemon brightness takes center stage. This is generous and earthy in a typically Alsatian idiom but then that freshness kicks in and takes this to another level. It channels and guides all the energy and power of this site into alluring dynamics on the palate. The finish is dry, long and lovely. Drink 2017–2030.	Hengst Grand Cru	94	70	Alsace	Alsace	null	Riesling	Cave de Turckheim	Anne Krebiehl MW	@AnneInVino	Cave de Turckheim 2013 Hengst Grand Cru Riesling (Alsace)
Spain	Make room in the cellar for this heavyweight! Talk about a monster wine; but there's also finesse, character and style to it. Alabaster is the top wine from the Eguren family's new Toro winery, and it's big, tannic and loaded with spice, molasses and syrupy black fruit flavors. Rich, long and fierce on the finish, with tannins and heat to resolve. Best from 2012 through 2020.	Alabaster	94	250	Northern Spain	Toro	null	Tinta de Toro	Teso La Monja	Michael Schachner	@wineschach	Teso La Monja 2007 Alabaster (Toro)
US	This light-bodied, dry wine smells fresh and fruity, tastes like crisp apples and honeydew melon, and has a soft texture that makes it easy to sip.	null	85	23	California	California	California Other	Pinot Grigio	Bota Box	Jim Gordon	@gordone_cellars	Bota Box 2015 Pinot Grigio (California)
US	This Rhône blend is soft and sugary sweet, with a honeyed, vanilla fudge and smoky oak edge. The underlying wine flavors are of peaches, pineapples and yellow apricots.	Marsanne-Roussanne-Viognier	85	32	California	Russian River Valley	Sonoma	Rhône-style White Blend	Kindred	null	null	Kindred 2005 Marsanne-Roussanne-Viognier White (Russian River Valley)
Argentina	Standard cherry and raspberry aromas are simple and pleasant. This feels fresh and bright, with a moderate mouthfeel. Flavors of red-berry fruits and dry spice finish steady, with balancing acidity.	null	86	12	Mendoza Province	Mendoza	null	Malbec	Cruz Alta	Michael Schachner	@wineschach	Cruz Alta 2015 Malbec (Mendoza)
Italy	Pressed white flower, nut and dried apricot lead the nose. The firm, structured palate offers baked yellow peach, candied citrus zest, toasted almond and mineral alongside bright acidity.	La Vila	89	28	Northeastern Italy	Friuli Isonzo	null	Friulano	Lis Neris	null	null	null
US	The Tapteil vineyard designate is 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cab Franc and 32% Merlot, from vines that are now 20 years old. With each new vintage the wine seems to gain in detail as a result. Tapteil fruit is distinguished by a distinctive dustiness, and sports an elegant structure whoselightness belies its power. With its spicy, acidic berry flavors, and hints of smoke and leather, this has an Italian personality as well.	Tapteil Red Wine	91	45	Washington	Red Mountain	Columbia Valley	Red Blend	Cadence	null	null	null
France	Neither nose nor palate give much away in the way of aroma, but there is some fresh citrus. The palate is refreshing in a rather neutral but very clean way.	null	85	18	Alsace	Alsace	null	Pinot Blanc	Domaine Rieflé-Landmann	Anne Krebiehl MW	@AnneInVino	Domaine Rieflé-Landmann 2014 Pinot Blanc (Alsace)
US	Cuts an elegant profile, with its ripe blackberry fruit and judicious use of oak. Supple and even, it shows good balance. The pepper, chocolate and licorice-tinged finish is long, with fine tannins. It's a big wine, but not awkward, showing depth and style.	OFS	90	44	California	Russian River Valley	Sonoma	Zinfandel	De Loach	null	null	null
France	This is fruity and juicy with good acidity and fresh berry fruits. The 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon blend has the right amount of tannic character, showing structure that brings out ripe red fruits and indicates good potential. Drink from 2017.	Tradition	91	16	Bordeaux	Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux	null	Bordeaux-style Red Blend	Château Clairac	null	null	null
New Zealand	A reliable source for Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir, The Crossings 2008 features melon and fig aromas that blend seamlessly with more citrusy, herbal flavors. It's a medium-bodied wine with a refreshing finish of grapefruit and wet stones.	null	89	16	Marlborough	null	null	Sauvignon Blanc	The Crossings	null	null	null
Austria	A blend of local grapes (Zierfandler and Rotgipfler) this is impressive. Rich, perfumed, its fragrant fruits a medley of mulberry, pear and spiced apple. The acidity cuts right through, giving a wine that is both very ripe, balanced and finely textured. Screwcap.	Schell Mann in Gumpoldskirchen	92	24	Thermenregion	null	null	Austrian white blend	Loimer	Roger Voss	@vossroger	Loimer 2011 Schell Mann in Gumpoldskirchen White (Thermenregion)
US	This variety is an extreme rarity in the state. It opens with aromas of plum, herb and spice that are followed by soft elegant fruit flavors that linger on the finish.	null	89	34	Washington	Yakima Valley	Columbia Valley	Cinsault	Cairdeas	Sean P. Sullivan	@wawinereport	Cairdeas 2014 Cinsault (Yakima Valley)
US	Sweet smoky oak dominates everything in this dry, Porty wine. The flavors are overripe, of raisins, prunes and pepper spice. Drink now.	Dante Dusi Vineyard	82	32	California	Paso Robles	Central Coast	Zinfandel	Chumeia	null	null	null
France	Produced from 52 acres of vines close to Cadillac, the wine is ripe, just hinting at a herbal character. Fresh lemon and apple fruit is crisp and light. It is a fruity wine that is ready to drink.	null	85	12	Bordeaux	Bordeaux Blanc	null	Sauvignon Blanc	Château Haut Maurin	Roger Voss	@vossroger	Château Haut Maurin 2015 Bordeaux Blanc
US	Gorgeously purple in hue, this sharp, peppery Lemberger offers loads of concentrated blackberry and plum flavors. It's lavishly textured yet sharply balanced, marked by crisp acidity and fine tannins. Savory complexities of smoked meat and tobacco linger through a long, velvety finish.	null	90	22	New York	Finger Lakes	Finger Lakes	Lemberger	Dr. Konstantin Frank	Anna Lee C. Iijima	null	Dr. Konstantin Frank 2013 Lemberger (Finger Lakes)
Italy	A potpourri of violets, sweet baking spices and woodland berries take center stage. The savory palate offers up wild cherry, black raspberry and cinnamon alongside supple tannins and fresh acidity. Drink soon.	null	89	12	Piedmont	Nebbiolo d'Alba	null	Nebbiolo	Veglio	Kerin O’Keefe	@kerinokeefe	Veglio 2012 Nebbiolo d'Alba
US	With a pale coral color and flavors like strawberry and watermelon, this wine is bright and appealing. It is medium bodied and has a hint of sweetness.	Inspire	86	21	California	North Coast	North Coast	Rosé	Peace Water	Jim Gordon	@gordone_cellars	Peace Water 2015 Inspire Rosé (North Coast)
France	Part of the Thienot Champagne group, Canard-Dûchene is only now getting distribution in this country. This top Blanc de Blancs is rich, full-bodied with some softness, but also retaining a good mineral, tight texture.	Charles VII Blanc de Blancs Brut	87	60	Champagne	Champagne	null	Chardonnay	Canard-Duchêne	Roger Voss	@vossroger	Canard-Duchêne NV Charles VII Blanc de Blancs Brut Chardonnay (Champagne)
Portugal	High-acid red wine is not for everyone, but this one—dry, stalky and light—is a genuine example of a wine that has always had a following in northern Portugal, great for pairing with fresh sardines. Think that way, and it's more than just a curiosity.	Campelo Tinto	84	10	Vinho Verde	null	null	Portuguese Red	Caves Campelo	Roger Voss	@vossroger	Caves Campelo 2015 Campelo Tinto Red (Vinho Verde)
Italy	Tenuta Cantalupi is an offshoot brand of Conti Zecca in the Salento area of Puglia. This lean wine delivers easy berry aromas and a slight touch of toasted almond, with fresh berry flavors on the finish.	Cantalupi	86	14	Southern Italy	Salento	null	Negroamaro	Tenuta Cantalupi	null	null	Tenuta Cantalupi 2009 Cantalupi Negroamaro (Salento)
Australia	From the outset to the long finish, there's a lot to like in this sweet jammy Shiraz. Berry, cherry, chocolate and a touch of cassis abound. The structure is soft, the mouthfeel is even and joyous. A killer barbecue red, anything not too complicated on the grill would be a good match.	Bin 2000	86	10	Australia Other	South Eastern Australia	null	Shiraz	McGuigan	null	null	null
South Africa	This wine has a minerally, citric, peppery character that's both fresh and distinctive. Lemon/lime aromas mingle with toasty oak on the nose, followed by integrated flavors of vanilla, toast and spice. A clean but round Chardonnay; great with oysters or lobster.	null	87	25	Stellenbosch	null	null	Chardonnay	Thelema	null	null	null
Italy	This offers aromas of bell pepper and raisin, with a whiff of toast. The warm, round palate shows ripe black-fruit flavors, layered with red-bell-pepper and coffee accents. You'll also notice an alcoholic warmth to the close.	null	87	25	Veneto	Valpolicella Ripasso	null	Red Blend	Corte San Benedetto	Kerin O’Keefe	@kerinokeefe	Corte San Benedetto 2010 Valpolicella Ripasso
Spain	A barrel-fermented wine with soft, lactic aromas that conjure memories of a bowl of cornflakes. The palate is dry but rather tasteless except for some distant melon and citrus. Finishes bland.	null	82	12	Northern Spain	Rioja	null	Viura	Loriñon	null	null	null
US	Dark purple red with a great fruity nose full of blackberry, tart cherry and dark plum, this tiny-production out of Livermore Valley is medium bodied with deep concentration and a nice finish cradled in cardamom and earthy bacon.	Tazetta Vineyard	89	24	California	Livermore Valley	Central Coast	Syrah	Page Mill Winery	null	null	null
Italy	Made from a 50-50 blend of Chardonnay and Viognier, it features aromas of yellow peach, apricot and a hint of baked bread. The palate is less expressive however, with a thick honey-like consistency but not much flavor.	Tirsat	86	26	Sicily & Sardinia	Sicilia	null	White Blend	Gurra di Mare	Kerin O’Keefe	@kerinokeefe	Gurra di Mare 2011 Tirsat White (Sicilia)
Chile	Tasted alongside the burly 2004, this wine is slightly more dry and dusty. Its nose offers Odfjell's patented richness and ripeness along with kirsch and candy. But with all that, it's balanced and pushes up against elegance. There's even a hint of mushroom and Sherry if you dig deep enough. Interesting for Cab Franc, but very different than the Loire or Bordeaux version; this is much riper.	Orzada	90	20	Maule Valley	null	null	Cabernet Franc	Odfjell	null	null	null
South Africa	Savory aromas of balsamic vinegar paired with pepper and cherry give this exuberant Shiraz character. Juicy red berry flavors are fruity and mouthfilling, offering a fun, New World-style red that will appeal to many palates. A lingering finish with a touch of spice ends the show.	null	88	20	Western Cape	null	null	Shiraz	Allée Bleue	null	null	null
Germany	Lavish aromas of ripe peach, canteloupe and honeysuckle extend onto the palate of this juicy, fruit-forward Riesling. Semi-sweet in style, it's one lipsmacking nectar, with bracing lime acidity on the finish.	Medium Dry Kabinett	91	25	Rheingau	null	null	Riesling	Schloss Vollrads	null	null	null

Portugal

This is a fruity, juicy wine with wood and bright red fruits in equal balance. The entry-level wine made by a grouping of 19 growers, it has concentration along with minerality and acidity. It needs to age further, so drink from 2018.

Très Bagos Reserva

88

15

Douro

null

Portuguese Red

Lavradores de Feitoria

Roger Voss

@vossroger

Lavradores de Feitoria 2014 Très Bagos Reserva Red (Douro)

France

Ripe, sweet-fruited wine, its red berry fruits and opulent tannins giving a rounded feel. There is, as well, a good structure composed of acidity, licorice and wood. It needs 2–3 years still to really develop all its depth of flavor.

Santenots

91

68

Burgundy

Volnay

null

Pinot Noir

Pierre André

Roger Voss

@vossroger

Pierre André 2007 Santenots (Volnay)

France

This is a very textured wine with a green, herbal character. It has tannins from underripe fruit, proving to be dry and very firm on the finish.

Tradition

84

null

Alsace

null

Pinot Noir

Emile Beyer

Roger Voss

@vossroger

Emile Beyer 2011 Tradition Pinot Noir (Alsace)

US

Pungent, minty and quite tannic, this young wine needs more time to pull its flavors together. There's a nice whiff of vanilla cream wrapped into the finish.

null

86

20

Oregon

Willamette Valley

Pinot Noir

Belle Vallée

null

Italy

Notes of clove, toasted nut and spicy, juniper-infused bresaola open the bouquet of this hearty effort. It sports a bright, polished, savory mouthfeel, with a distant touch of sweetness.

null

90

50

Veneto

Amarone della Valpolicella Valpantena

null

Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara

Tezza

null

Tezza 2006 Amarone della Valpolicella Valpantena

Italy

The juicy berry fruit on the nose carries a green herb element. While smooth in texture, the black cherry flavors of the palate seem a touch sharp and underripe. A touch of leather and caramel picks up the finish.

null

84

7

Tuscany

Chianti

null

Sangiovese

VinArte

null

US

A limited-production Bordeaux blend, this is a vineyard/barrel selection by now-departed Cadaretta winemaker Virginie Bourgue. It's silky and deep, with penetrating black fruits and toasted, roasted coffee barrel flavors. Seductive and smooth, this is an elegant wine that warrants cellaring.

Springboard Red

90

50

Washington

Columbia Valley (WA)

Columbia Valley

Bordeaux-style Red Blend

Cadaretta

null

US

Winemaker Aaron Pott saignées nearly equal parts Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon to craft this impressively complex, light-bodied and ethereal celebration of cranberry, strawberry and grapefruit. It shows more tartness on the finish as it pushes a final, refreshing suggestion of mandarin orange.

Arriviste

91

25

California

Napa Valley

Napa

Rosé

Blackbird Vineyards

Virginie Boone

@vboone

Blackbird Vineyards 2015 Arriviste Rosé (Napa Valley)

Austria

Beautifully fragrant and rounded Sauvignon Blanc flavors of cut grass and green banana are tempered by richer yeast notes. The palate shows a similar balance but crisp citrus flavors and tingling freshness give extra tone. This is elegant and made for the table.

null

92

19

Südsteiermark

null

Sauvignon Blanc

Lackner Tinnacher

Anne Krebiehl MW

@AnneInVino

Lackner Tinnacher 2014 Sauvignon Blanc (Südsteiermark)

US

Decent, by most definitions, but a clumsy wine. It's hot in high alcohol, simple and jammy sweet in blackberries and cherries, and the oak sticks out like a sore thumb. Not going anywhere.

Bavarian Lion Vineyard

83

38

California

Knights Valley

Sonoma

Cabernet Franc

Adobe Road

null

US

Made in the modern style of soft, sweet opulence, this is insanely rich, with notes of cherry marmalade, red currant, milk chocolate and sweet cedar flavors that continue onto the long, smooth finish. It's a blend of the traditional red Bordeaux varieties, and while it was aged in 100% new French oak, it's not too oaky. Drink over the next six years for its youthful beauty.

White Label

93

67

California

Napa Valley

Napa

Bordeaux-style Red Blend

Les Belles Collines

null

Les Belles Collines 2009 White Label Red (Napa Valley)

Italy

Luca D'Attoma, the proprietor of Duemani, is a strictly biodynamic winemaker and a leading figure in Italy's natural wine movement. This wine shows pristine red fruit notes, backed by delicate, spicy tobacco and leather touches.

Cifra

91

null

Tuscany

Toscana

null

Red Blend

Duemani

null

Duemani 2010 Cifra Red (Toscana)

US

A beautiful Cabernet that gives a nod to Bordeaux in its earthy dryness and moderate alcohol. There are plenty of blackberries, cherries and currants, but also notes of violets, mushrooms and herbs that make it complex. Fresh acidity and thick tannins provide structure to this wine, which comes from the cooler districts of Oakville and Coombsville. Now–2014.

District 4

93

39

California

Napa Valley

Napa

Cabernet Sauvignon

Prime

null

Prime 2006 District 4 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)

Spain

Clean and minerally, with stony aromas along with banana and pineapple. The palate is tight, clean and balanced, with flavors of green banana, papaya and apple. Finishes pithy and with a touch of fresh-grated white pepper. A good but common type of unoaked Chardonnay.

El Cerezo

87

12

Northern Spain

Navarra

null

Chardonnay

Castillo de Monjardin

null

US

From the beguiling aromatics to the thrilling palate that's saturated with flavors of citrus flesh and rind, tangerine and green apple, this Viognier offers superb focus. The length and detail are noteworthy, but the taste is simply delicious.

null

92

16

Washington

Columbia Valley (WA)

Columbia Valley

Viognier

Watermill

Paul Gregutt

@paulgwine

Watermill 2011 Viognier (Columbia Valley (WA))

New Zealand

This is plummy, spicy and complex, with hints of cracked pepper, clove and cinnamon mingling with fresh mushroom, thyme and mint. The wine is a bit chunky in feel, but finishes with supple tannins and reasonably soft acids, making it approachable now.

null

89

25

Wairarapa

null

Pinot Noir

Urlar

Joe Czerwinski

@JoeCz

Urlar 2012 Pinot Noir (Wairarapa)

US

Gin-like botanical nuances in the nose introduce a sharp, rather stiff and hard Pinot Gris. Grapefruit and lemon rind flavors, along with plenty of acidity, seem less ripe than the 14.3% alcohol would suggest.

null

86

17

Oregon

Rogue Valley

Southern Oregon

Pinot Gris

RoxyAnn

null

US

Shows the qualities that are making this Spanish variety so popular. Bone dry, crisp in acidity, low in alcohol and palate-stimulating, this oak-free wine bursts with rich lemongrass, pineapple and peach flavors. That acidity makes it clean and vibrant and terrifically versatile at the table.

null

87

16

California

Edna Valley

Central Coast

Albariño

York Mountain Winery

null

York Mountain Winery 2006 Albariño (Edna Valley)

South Africa

This 100% Chardonnay MCC leads with rich, toasty notes of brioche, baked apple and soft nuttiness. The palate is round and full, with brisk carbonation but a fine mousse, and flavors of Honeycomb cereal and lime zest. Enjoy now.

Armilla Brut Méthode Cap Classique

87

25

Coastal Region

null

Sparkling Blend

Avondale

Lauren Buzzeo

@laurbuzz

Avondale NV Armilla Brut Méthode Cap Classique Sparkling (Coastal Region)

Australia

Excessively volatile, with some briary, berry-like fruit that's overwhelmed by slightly pickle-y notes. It's medium in body, but thins out on the finish.

Reserve

81

40

Victoria

Pyrenees

null

Cabernet Sauvignon-Shiraz

Syan

null

Spain

Syrupy red-berry and cherry aromas are medicinal, while the mouthfeel on this blend is hard and abrasive. Berry and herbal flavors are on the sour side, while the finish does nothing to bring this around.

Agostón

82

13

Northern Spain

Cariñena

null

Garnacha-Syrah

Bodegas Paniza

Michael Schachner

@wineschach

Bodegas Paniza 2013 Agostón Garnacha-Syrah (Cariñena)

Spain

This 10-year-old wine from a hot vintage is soft and plump but has gaps in its fiber. The mouth is tannic around the edges but lacks stuffing, while flavors of plum and berry run jammy and heavy. A hollow finish with prune flavors and dry tannins is the final act.

Alenza Gran Reserva

86

103

Northern Spain

Ribera del Duero

null

Tempranillo

Condado de Haza

Michael Schachner

@wineschach

Condado de Haza 2003 Alenza Gran Reserva (Ribera del Duero)

Italy

Fresh crispness is what you notice first in this luminous and bright Soave. Made from Garganega grapes, the wine boasts aromas of lemon zest, white mineral and pear.

Corte del Sole

86

10

Veneto

Soave

null

Garganega

Monte Tondo

null

US

Made in an exceptionally ripe manner, this Pinot brims with cherry and raspberry pie filling fruit that's so rich, it's almost like a dessert, except the finish is dry. Oak adds delicious complications of sweet, caramelized vanilla and char. This is quite a good wine, but it's a little on the young side. Give it 2–3 years to begin to come around.

Rio Vista Vineyard

93

36

California

Sta. Rita Hills

Central Coast

Pinot Noir

Thorne

null

Thorne 2007 Rio Vista Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills)

Italy

Aromas of mineral, herb, berry fruit and spice converge to form the beautifully balanced nose of this Montepulciano d'Abruzzo. No one element dominates over the others and the wine is polished and lively on the palate. Pair it with wintery meat dishes.

Bellovedere

91

null

Central Italy

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

null

Montepulciano

La Valentina

null

US

Very roasted notes of coffee, warm leather, tobacco leaves, sagebrush and stewed blackberries show on the nose of this blend of 70% Tempranillo, 20% Grenache and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. The roasted quality carries through the sip, with more coffee and char tones alongside dried plums, crushed gravel and dusty tannins.

Toro de Paso

92

48

California

Central Coast

Red Blend

Bodega de Edgar

Matt Kettmann

@mattkettmann

Bodega de Edgar 2014 Toro de Paso Red (Central Coast)

US

There's a tannic toughness to this young wine. It's like chewing on dried black currants. Once they start to dissolve in the mouth, lovely flavors of sweet blackberries emerge, and then take over through a very long, spicy finish. It's quite a beautiful Napa Cabernet, but it does need time. Best 2013–2019.

null

94

82

California

Napa Valley

Napa

Cabernet Sauvignon

Alpha Omega

null

US

Restrained both aromatically and on the palate, this Riesling offers modest hints of green apple and pear combined with a slightly herbal note. There's not a lot of complexity or concentration, but it's a brisk, refreshing wine.

Dry

82

14

New York

Finger Lakes

Riesling

Hunt Country Vineyards

null

Italy

bright sparkling wine made from Ribolla Gialla grapes, this has thick aromas of stone fruit, butterscotch and caramel. The finish is fresh, with creamy effervescence.

Perle di Piera Yellow Pearl

85

20

Northeastern Italy

Delle Venezie

null

Ribolla Gialla

Piera Martellozzo

null

France

This ripe, generous wine made from 70% Viognier is full of apricot and apple flavors. Its bright acidity and touch of spice make it refreshing and ready to drink.

La Châsse

86

10

France Other

Vin de France

null

Chardonnay-Viognier

Gabriel Meffre

Roger Voss

@vossroger

Gabriel Meffre 2016 La Châsse Chardonnay-Viognier (Vin de France)

Argentina

Damp earth and a leafy accent render the nose less than fruity, while the mouth is round and grabby, with basic Cabernet flavors and hard tannins. Short on the finish.

null

83

10

Mendoza Province

Mendoza

null

Cabernet Sauvignon

Novus

null

US

Spicy and herbal, with a palate reminiscent of Sauvignon Blanc, this blends a grassy aroma with a mix of citrus, apple and pear notes. It has excellent concentration through the midpalate, with a clean, fresh finish.

null

88

12

Washington

Columbia Valley (WA)

Columbia Valley

Pinot Gris

Waterbrook

null

US

A witch's brew of five grapes, the Abondante is a fine wine to pair with pizza, offering interesting flavors of berry and stone fruit. What it lacks in focus, it makes up for with plenty of fruit and some unusual complexity.

Abondante

88

24

Washington

Columbia Valley (WA)

Columbia Valley

Red Blend

Sineann

null

Italy

This is an easy expression of Nero d'Avola, and it would pair with roasted ham or cheese ravioli in meat sauce. Bright cherry and blueberry notes come with a touch of bitter almond.

Campo Reale

87

13

Sicily & Sardinia

Sicilia

null

Nero d'Avola

Tenuta Rapitalà

null

Chile

Stalky, murky aromas of rustic red-berry fruits are strained. This is both tannic and soupy in feel, while stalky, leathery flavors bring tomato and herbal tones to the finish.

Single Vineyard

84

13

Limarí Valley

null

Syrah

Chono

Michael Schachner

@wineschach

Chono 2012 Single Vineyard Syrah (Limarí Valley)

Chile

A good and lively bargain-priced Chard. Light toast, honey and pear aromas draw you in, and the balanced white-fruit palate is convincing. Sophisticated and with good acidity.

Classic Series

88

12

Curicó Valley

null

Chardonnay

Montes

null

US

A nice, easy drinking wine with some extra features that make it worth your while. Soft in texture, it's loaded with ripe black currant, dark chocolate and oak flavors. Makes you want to keep on sipping.

null

88

16

California

California Other

Cabernet Sauvignon

Crystal Valley Cellars

null

Italy

It's almost criminal to taste Sassicaia before its prime. The 2003 vintage should be ready after 2010. A blend of 85% Cab Sauvignon and 15% Cab Franc that aged 24 months in barrique, notes of cassis, exotic spice, menthol and green olive come through despite the hot vintage. It's powerful in the mouth with crispness and refined tannins.

Sassicaia

91

180

Tuscany

Bolgheri

null

Cabernet Sauvignon

Tenuta San Guido

null

France

This wine comes from one of Côtes de Provence historic cru classé estates. It is a ripe and smooth wine with crisp acidity and a fine bite of spice. The wine is packed with red fruits and finished with refreshing acidity.

Château de la Clapière

88

20

Provence

Côtes de Provence

null

Rosé

Fabre en Provence

null

Italy

Aromas of ripe—almost overripe—berry, leather and tobacco lead the nose of this wine. The palate shows more restraint, with succulent sour cherry, clove and vanilla flavors accented by hints of white chocolate and orange zest. Very smooth and richly textured.

I Progni

90

36

Veneto

Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso

null

Red Blend

Le Salette

Kerin O’Keefe

@kerinokeefe

Le Salette 2010 I Progni (Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso)

France

Lightly spiced and with attractive acidity, this is a smooth and rich wine. The Cabernet Franc gives a perfumed character while also bringing out acidity. It is fresh and very crisp at the end.

Fine S

86

20

Loire Valley

Chinon

null

Rosé

Jourdan & Pichard

null

South Africa

One of South Africa's oldest wine estates, established in 1692, has revolutionized its wine cellar and its wine in the past five years. This Chardonnay is typical of the estate's wines, oozing rich fruit and modern wood flavors, yet retaining a style and elegance that is as much French as South African.

Five Soldiers

91

33

Stellenbosch

null

Chardonnay

Rustenberg

Roger Voss

@vossroger

Rustenberg 1999 Five Soldiers Chardonnay (Stellenbosch)

Italy

Delicate crushed herb and exotic fruit scents lift from the glass while the fresh, straightforward palate offers pear and citrus flavors and tangy acidity. A saline hint on the close adds interest.

null

86

16

Southern Italy

Greco di Tufo

null

Greco

Tre Fiori

Kerin O’Keefe

@kerinokeefe

Tre Fiori 2016 Greco di Tufo

US

From the family's Roberts Road Vineyard below Gap's Crown, this earthy, foresty, plummy and gamy wine offers a luscious mouthfeel and silky tannins. Structured, it's built for pairing. A tangy red cherry and citrus twist on the palate provides a refreshing sensibility, before ending bright and light.

Sangiacomo Vineyard

91

54

California

Sonoma Coast

Sonoma

Pinot Noir

Sojourn

Virginie Boone

@vboone

Sojourn 2013 Sangiacomo Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast)

US

This is big, rich, thick wine, dripping with gooey cherry and chocolate flavors. Blended from equal parts Grenache and Syrah, it features some notable tannins, although it's voluptuous enough to drink now. Pair it with barbecue.

Larner Vineyard Cuvée Loco

88

30

California

Santa Ynez Valley

Central Coast

Rhône-style Red Blend

Tercero

null

France

Named after the chalky land where the grapes for this wine are grown, this is a ripe, red-fruit-flavored wine, It also has a tight, mineral texture that comes from the terrain, a crisp edge and packed acidity. Winemaker Charles Rouy has made what is almost a rosé to age and will certainly be better from the end of 2016.

Haut de l'Autin

91

29

Provence

Coteaux Varois

null

Rosé

Château d'Ollières

Roger Voss

@vossroger

Château d'Ollières 2015 Haut de l'Autin Rosé (Coteaux Varois)

US

Bigtime Napa Cab blend with one-third Merlot. World class in aspiration, with well-ripened cassis flavors and a rich overlay of well-smoked, vanilla-tinged oak. Notable for its tannins, as fine, soft and complex as they come.

Estate

92

50

California

Napa

null

Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot

Spring Mountain Vineyard

null

Germany

At 13.5% alcohol, this is pretty ripe Riesling, broad in the mouth and almost oily in texture. Hints of honey and ripe pear mark the nose, but this wine is more about minerally extract than fruit. Turns spicy on the mouthcoating finish.

Erbach Schlossberg Erstes Gewächs

90

40

Rheingau

null

Riesling

Schloss Reinhartshausen

null

US

A minty strangeness permeates this wine, which comes off as artificial in flavor. Rumblings of cherry grenadine try to emerge from the muddled midpalate, which otherwise lacks flavor. The quick finish is medicinal and sweet.

null

82

10

California

Carneros

Napa-Sonoma

Pinot Noir

Kirkland Signature

null

Italy

This lovely sparkling wine has a floral fragrance of white lilac, acacia and orange blossom. The palate delivers pineapple, pear and white cherry flavors, plus hints of honey, lime and sage. Its creamy palate still maintains crisp acidity and fine effervescence.

Brut Satèn

90

30

Lombardy

Franciacorta

null

Chardonnay

Ronco Calino

null

Argentina

Baked apple is about all you draw from the flat nose, and the chunky palate is ultrasweet and tastes of corn and candy more than fruit. Cloying on the finish.

Reserve

81

20

Mendoza Province

Tupungato

null

Chardonnay

Andeluna

null

France

92-94 Barrel sample. Homemade blackberry jelly fruits are the beauty of this powerful but elegant wine. The acidity frames the fruit like an aura, giving a complete picture .

Barrel sample

93

null

Bordeaux

Haut-Médoc

null

Bordeaux-style Red Blend

Château La Lagune

null

Argentina

Slightly grassy and jammy on the nose, but otherwise you get basic cherry and raspberry aromas. The palate is medium bodied and a bit sharp in feel, with fresh, simple cherry and raspberry flavors. Tight and straightforward on the finish, with a hint of spice and chocolate.

null

86

20

Mendoza Province

Mendoza

null

Merlot

Rutini

null

Italy

There's a distinct note of eucalyptus or dried herb here followed by root beer, red berry fruit, bramble, leather and moist tobacco. The wine is bright and thick on the palate thanks to a twofold delivery of freshness and natural concentration.

Tenuta Lena di Mezzo

88

50

Veneto

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico

null

Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara

Monte del Frá

null

US

There's a layer of sweetness to this viscous wine, which exudes aromas of graham cracker and pear, finishing in a light coating of lemon.

null

85

25

California

Sonoma County

Sonoma

Sauvignon Blanc

Pangloss Cellars

null

US

Your first impression is of a rich, well-structured, important Cabernet. It impresses with ripe, cassis-laced fruit and lush, sweet tannins. Oak provides seasoning, but doesn't dominate this dry, elegant Cab. Drink now through 2010.

null

90

52

California

Stags Leap District

Napa

Cabernet Sauvignon

Chimney Rock

null

US

Very juicy, fruity and showing a lot of tangy citrus flavors. This is a fruit-loaded wine, pleasing and forward, but lacking much stuffing or follow-through.

null

87

28

Washington

Washington Other

Syrah

Woodinville Wine Company

null

Portugal

Rich and smooth, this is a ripe and fruity wine. It has hints of wood aging as well as dried fruit to bring out a tawny character. The wine is nicely poised between freshness and some maturity.

Portal 6 Barrels Tawny Reserve

90

25

Port

null

Port

Quinta do Portal

Roger Voss

@vossroger

Quinta do Portal NV Portal 6 Barrels Tawny Reserve (Port)

France

Totally herbaceous and crisp, this is a rich, citrus-flavored wine. Grapefruit flavors dominate with a twist of lemon on top, giving a zesty texture that shows a young wine. For it to calm down and broaden out, wait until the end of 2015.

Grande Cuvée

88

14

Bordeaux

Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux

null

Sauvignon Blanc

Château Bertinerie

Roger Voss

@vossroger

Château Bertinerie 2013 Grande Cuvée (Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux)

Italy

The elements of cherry, mint and cedar on the nose show a touch of age, and the dry cherry fruit on the palate seems to vie with wood for prominence. Overall it's quite angular, but does show some attractive earthy notes and a chalky element on the finish.

Riserva

84

18

Tuscany

Chianti Classico

null

Sangiovese

Querceto

null

US

Zinfandel fans will celebrate this powerfully ripe, exuberant wine. It's classic Russian River Zin, dry, tannic, heady and enormously rich in black currants, raisins, prunes, beef jerky and exotic baking spices. The finish is so fruity, it's almost sweet, yet is actually quite dry, making it clean and zesty.

Old Vine Fanucchi-Wood Road Vineyard

92

55

California

Russian River Valley

Sonoma

Zinfandel

Hartford Court

null

Hartford Court 2011 Old Vine Fanucchi-Wood Road Vineyard Zinfandel (Russian River Valley)

US

Very dry and crisp, showing plenty of gooseberry flavors that verge on feline spray but stop just short. Enriched with lemons and limes, honey and vanilla. This is a good price for a delightful Sauvignon Blanc.

Kiara Private Reserve

87

15

California

Paso Robles

Central Coast

Sauvignon Blanc

Sylvester

null

US

Tastes immature now, with the toasty oak not yet integrated, and the tannins also stick out in all their sticky glory. The fruit is exceptionally ripe, suggesting grilled blackberries and black currants. The suggestion is ageability. Better sometime after mid-2010.

null

90

75

California

Napa Valley

Napa

Cabernet Sauvignon

Phelan Vineyard

null

US

Rich and oaky, this wine gives plenty of flavor at reasonable price. It has an abundance of baking spice, butter and toasted-baguette flavors, full body and a pleasantly viscous texture.

Estate Bottled Old Head

89

15

California

Dunnigan Hills

Central Valley

Chardonnay

Matchbook

Jim Gordon

@gordone_cellars

Matchbook 2015 Estate Bottled Old Head Chardonnay (Dunnigan Hills)

US

This is a very rich, fruity Pinot Noir, so if you like ripeness, you'll love it. Floods the mouth with cherries, raspberries and strawberries, while 50% new French oak adds even richer notes of vanilla and buttered toast. It's flamboyant now, and should be opened in the next 3–4 years.

null

91

35

California

Carneros

Napa-Sonoma

Pinot Noir

Merryvale

null

New Zealand

Starts off with appealing cherry and spice shadings, but adds some rustic, adhesive bandage notes that build on the finish.

null

84

28

Nelson

null

Pinot Noir

Seifried

null

US

A bit less inky than some of its Syrah counterparts from more northern regions, the violet, potting soil, pepper and vanilla aromas make for a solid sipping experience. It's very soft and pleasurable to the palate, with black pepper up front and on the finish.

Vista Del Monte Vineyard

91

49

California

Temecula Valley

South Coast

Syrah

Leoness

null

New Zealand

Disappointing after the success of last year's version, Kato's 2009 is a lightweight Sauvignon Blanc with herbal, bell-peppery component. There's a tart stridency on the finish that will serve it well with some dishes, less so with others.

null

84

13

Marlborough

null

Sauvignon Blanc

Kato

null

France

This wine is fresh, crisp and fruity. With its almost-white color and green and citrus fruits, there is only the merest hint to suggest a rosé. It's an attractive wine, but hardly typical.

null

84

12

Bordeaux

Bordeaux Rosé

null

Rosé

Château Malbat

Roger Voss

@vossroger

Château Malbat 2015 Rosé (Bordeaux Rosé)

US

Only slightly grassy and with strong lemony overtones to the fruit, this near-colorless white is as crisp and refreshing as a sea breeze. Would be perfect with the local oysters or clams on the half-shell.

Estate Bottled

85

10

New York

North Fork of Long Island

Long Island

Sauvignon Blanc

Macari

null

France

A touch of earth and the purest expression possible of tart ripe red apple immediately draws you in on the nose. The absolutely dry palate also has a touch of that earthiness and adds more apple-peel notions to the fruit while a vivid lemon brightness takes center stage. This is generous and earthy in a typically Alsatian idiom but then that freshness kicks in and takes this to another level. It channels and guides all the energy and power of this site into alluring dynamics on the palate. The finish is dry, long and lovely. Drink 2017–2030.

Hengst Grand Cru

94

70

Alsace

null

Riesling

Cave de Turckheim

Anne Krebiehl MW

@AnneInVino

Cave de Turckheim 2013 Hengst Grand Cru Riesling (Alsace)

Spain

Make room in the cellar for this heavyweight! Talk about a monster wine; but there's also finesse, character and style to it. Alabaster is the top wine from the Eguren family's new Toro winery, and it's big, tannic and loaded with spice, molasses and syrupy black fruit flavors. Rich, long and fierce on the finish, with tannins and heat to resolve. Best from 2012 through 2020.

Alabaster

94

250

Northern Spain

Toro

null

Tinta de Toro

Teso La Monja

Michael Schachner

@wineschach

Teso La Monja 2007 Alabaster (Toro)

US

This light-bodied, dry wine smells fresh and fruity, tastes like crisp apples and honeydew melon, and has a soft texture that makes it easy to sip.

null

85

23

California

California Other

Pinot Grigio

Bota Box

Jim Gordon

@gordone_cellars

Bota Box 2015 Pinot Grigio (California)

US

This Rhône blend is soft and sugary sweet, with a honeyed, vanilla fudge and smoky oak edge. The underlying wine flavors are of peaches, pineapples and yellow apricots.

Marsanne-Roussanne-Viognier

85

32

California

Russian River Valley

Sonoma

Rhône-style White Blend

Kindred

null

Kindred 2005 Marsanne-Roussanne-Viognier White (Russian River Valley)

Argentina

Standard cherry and raspberry aromas are simple and pleasant. This feels fresh and bright, with a moderate mouthfeel. Flavors of red-berry fruits and dry spice finish steady, with balancing acidity.

null

86

12

Mendoza Province

Mendoza

null

Malbec

Cruz Alta

Michael Schachner

@wineschach

Cruz Alta 2015 Malbec (Mendoza)

Italy

Pressed white flower, nut and dried apricot lead the nose. The firm, structured palate offers baked yellow peach, candied citrus zest, toasted almond and mineral alongside bright acidity.

La Vila

89

28

Northeastern Italy

Friuli Isonzo

null

Friulano

Lis Neris

null

US

The Tapteil vineyard designate is 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cab Franc and 32% Merlot, from vines that are now 20 years old. With each new vintage the wine seems to gain in detail as a result. Tapteil fruit is distinguished by a distinctive dustiness, and sports an elegant structure whoselightness belies its power. With its spicy, acidic berry flavors, and hints of smoke and leather, this has an Italian personality as well.

Tapteil Red Wine

91

45

Washington

Red Mountain

Columbia Valley

Red Blend

Cadence

null

France

Neither nose nor palate give much away in the way of aroma, but there is some fresh citrus. The palate is refreshing in a rather neutral but very clean way.

null

85

18

Alsace

null

Pinot Blanc

Domaine Rieflé-Landmann

Anne Krebiehl MW

@AnneInVino

Domaine Rieflé-Landmann 2014 Pinot Blanc (Alsace)

US

Cuts an elegant profile, with its ripe blackberry fruit and judicious use of oak. Supple and even, it shows good balance. The pepper, chocolate and licorice-tinged finish is long, with fine tannins. It's a big wine, but not awkward, showing depth and style.

OFS

90

44

California

Russian River Valley

Sonoma

Zinfandel

De Loach

null

France

This is fruity and juicy with good acidity and fresh berry fruits. The 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon blend has the right amount of tannic character, showing structure that brings out ripe red fruits and indicates good potential. Drink from 2017.

Tradition

91

16

Bordeaux

Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux

null

Bordeaux-style Red Blend

Château Clairac

null

New Zealand

A reliable source for Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir, The Crossings 2008 features melon and fig aromas that blend seamlessly with more citrusy, herbal flavors. It's a medium-bodied wine with a refreshing finish of grapefruit and wet stones.

null

89

16

Marlborough

null

Sauvignon Blanc

The Crossings

null

Austria

A blend of local grapes (Zierfandler and Rotgipfler) this is impressive. Rich, perfumed, its fragrant fruits a medley of mulberry, pear and spiced apple. The acidity cuts right through, giving a wine that is both very ripe, balanced and finely textured. Screwcap.

Schell Mann in Gumpoldskirchen

92

24

Thermenregion

null

Austrian white blend

Loimer

Roger Voss

@vossroger

Loimer 2011 Schell Mann in Gumpoldskirchen White (Thermenregion)

US

This variety is an extreme rarity in the state. It opens with aromas of plum, herb and spice that are followed by soft elegant fruit flavors that linger on the finish.

null

89

34

Washington

Yakima Valley

Columbia Valley

Cinsault

Cairdeas

Sean P. Sullivan

@wawinereport

Cairdeas 2014 Cinsault (Yakima Valley)

US

Sweet smoky oak dominates everything in this dry, Porty wine. The flavors are overripe, of raisins, prunes and pepper spice. Drink now.

Dante Dusi Vineyard

82

32

California

Paso Robles

Central Coast

Zinfandel

Chumeia

null

France

Produced from 52 acres of vines close to Cadillac, the wine is ripe, just hinting at a herbal character. Fresh lemon and apple fruit is crisp and light. It is a fruity wine that is ready to drink.

null

85

12

Bordeaux

Bordeaux Blanc

null

Sauvignon Blanc

Château Haut Maurin

Roger Voss

@vossroger

Château Haut Maurin 2015 Bordeaux Blanc

US

Gorgeously purple in hue, this sharp, peppery Lemberger offers loads of concentrated blackberry and plum flavors. It's lavishly textured yet sharply balanced, marked by crisp acidity and fine tannins. Savory complexities of smoked meat and tobacco linger through a long, velvety finish.

null

90

22

New York

Finger Lakes

Lemberger

Dr. Konstantin Frank

Anna Lee C. Iijima

null

Dr. Konstantin Frank 2013 Lemberger (Finger Lakes)

Italy

A potpourri of violets, sweet baking spices and woodland berries take center stage. The savory palate offers up wild cherry, black raspberry and cinnamon alongside supple tannins and fresh acidity. Drink soon.

null

89

12

Piedmont

Nebbiolo d'Alba

null

Nebbiolo

Veglio

Kerin O’Keefe

@kerinokeefe

Veglio 2012 Nebbiolo d'Alba

US

With a pale coral color and flavors like strawberry and watermelon, this wine is bright and appealing. It is medium bodied and has a hint of sweetness.

Inspire

86

21

California

North Coast

Rosé

Peace Water

Jim Gordon

@gordone_cellars

Peace Water 2015 Inspire Rosé (North Coast)

France

Part of the Thienot Champagne group, Canard-Dûchene is only now getting distribution in this country. This top Blanc de Blancs is rich, full-bodied with some softness, but also retaining a good mineral, tight texture.

Charles VII Blanc de Blancs Brut

87

60

Champagne

null

Chardonnay

Canard-Duchêne

Roger Voss

@vossroger

Canard-Duchêne NV Charles VII Blanc de Blancs Brut Chardonnay (Champagne)

Portugal

High-acid red wine is not for everyone, but this one—dry, stalky and light—is a genuine example of a wine that has always had a following in northern Portugal, great for pairing with fresh sardines. Think that way, and it's more than just a curiosity.

Campelo Tinto

84

10

Vinho Verde

null

Portuguese Red

Caves Campelo

Roger Voss

@vossroger

Caves Campelo 2015 Campelo Tinto Red (Vinho Verde)

Italy

Tenuta Cantalupi is an offshoot brand of Conti Zecca in the Salento area of Puglia. This lean wine delivers easy berry aromas and a slight touch of toasted almond, with fresh berry flavors on the finish.

Cantalupi

86

14

Southern Italy

Salento

null

Negroamaro

Tenuta Cantalupi

null

Tenuta Cantalupi 2009 Cantalupi Negroamaro (Salento)

Australia

From the outset to the long finish, there's a lot to like in this sweet jammy Shiraz. Berry, cherry, chocolate and a touch of cassis abound. The structure is soft, the mouthfeel is even and joyous. A killer barbecue red, anything not too complicated on the grill would be a good match.

Bin 2000

86

10

Australia Other

South Eastern Australia

null

Shiraz

McGuigan

null

South Africa

This wine has a minerally, citric, peppery character that's both fresh and distinctive. Lemon/lime aromas mingle with toasty oak on the nose, followed by integrated flavors of vanilla, toast and spice. A clean but round Chardonnay; great with oysters or lobster.

null

87

25

Stellenbosch

null

Chardonnay

Thelema

null

Italy

This offers aromas of bell pepper and raisin, with a whiff of toast. The warm, round palate shows ripe black-fruit flavors, layered with red-bell-pepper and coffee accents. You'll also notice an alcoholic warmth to the close.

null

87

25

Veneto

Valpolicella Ripasso

null

Red Blend

Corte San Benedetto

Kerin O’Keefe

@kerinokeefe

Corte San Benedetto 2010 Valpolicella Ripasso

Spain

A barrel-fermented wine with soft, lactic aromas that conjure memories of a bowl of cornflakes. The palate is dry but rather tasteless except for some distant melon and citrus. Finishes bland.

null

82

12

Northern Spain

Rioja

null

Viura

Loriñon

null

US

Dark purple red with a great fruity nose full of blackberry, tart cherry and dark plum, this tiny-production out of Livermore Valley is medium bodied with deep concentration and a nice finish cradled in cardamom and earthy bacon.

Tazetta Vineyard

89

24

California

Livermore Valley

Central Coast

Syrah

Page Mill Winery

null

Italy

Made from a 50-50 blend of Chardonnay and Viognier, it features aromas of yellow peach, apricot and a hint of baked bread. The palate is less expressive however, with a thick honey-like consistency but not much flavor.

Tirsat

86

26

Sicily & Sardinia

Sicilia

null

White Blend

Gurra di Mare

Kerin O’Keefe

@kerinokeefe

Gurra di Mare 2011 Tirsat White (Sicilia)

Chile

Tasted alongside the burly 2004, this wine is slightly more dry and dusty. Its nose offers Odfjell's patented richness and ripeness along with kirsch and candy. But with all that, it's balanced and pushes up against elegance. There's even a hint of mushroom and Sherry if you dig deep enough. Interesting for Cab Franc, but very different than the Loire or Bordeaux version; this is much riper.

Orzada

90

20

Maule Valley

null

Cabernet Franc

Odfjell

null

South Africa

Savory aromas of balsamic vinegar paired with pepper and cherry give this exuberant Shiraz character. Juicy red berry flavors are fruity and mouthfilling, offering a fun, New World-style red that will appeal to many palates. A lingering finish with a touch of spice ends the show.

null

88

20

Western Cape

null

Shiraz

Allée Bleue

null

Germany

Lavish aromas of ripe peach, canteloupe and honeysuckle extend onto the palate of this juicy, fruit-forward Riesling. Semi-sweet in style, it's one lipsmacking nectar, with bracing lime acidity on the finish.

Medium Dry Kabinett

91

25

Rheingau

null

Riesling

Schloss Vollrads

null