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Argentina	Big and brooding on the nose, with blackberry, violet, coffee and mineral aromas. The palate is smooth, rich and silky, with sweet, pure, jammy black fruit flavors and a pinch of chocolaty bitterness for balance. Finishes warm and minty, with an added dusting of cocoa. Big and bold more than complex or elegant.	Golden Reserve	90	24	Mendoza Province	Mendoza	null	Syrah	Trivento	null	null	null
US	Sourced from vines over 103-years old, this wine has unusual concentration of flavor, in the form of black and red raspberries and Dr. Pepper. The wine showcases Zin's briary, brambly spiciness, as well as firm but drinkable tannins. Drink now–2016.	Dolinsek Ranch Old Vine	90	46	California	Russian River Valley	Sonoma	Zinfandel	Portalupi	null	null	null
Italy	This wine is the white partner to Masi's familiar Campfiorin. In this case, it is the 25% of Verduzzo grapes in the blend that have gone through the drying process known as passito. The 75% of Pinot Grigio adds spice, while the Verduzzo gives great richness and ripeness.	Masianco	90	12	Northeastern Italy	Delle Venezie	null	White Blend	Masi	Roger Voss	@vossroger	Masi 2002 Masianco White (Delle Venezie)
US	The cool 2011 vintage hit the Columbia Gorge especially hard, but winemaker Chris Dowsett has crafted an expressive, wonderfully fragrant old-vine Gewürztraminer. This is tart and saline, with notes of lemon, lime and grapefruit rind and flesh that combine to form a delicate, lingering, snappy and bracing style.	Celilo Vineyard	90	22	Washington	Columbia Gorge (WA)	Washington Other	Gewürztraminer	Dowsett Family	Paul Gregutt	@paulgwine	Dowsett Family 2011 Celilo Vineyard Gewürztraminer (Columbia Gorge (WA))
Australia	Kaesler's Grenache features wonderfully perfumed aromas of dried spices and cherries, but winds up a little thin on the palate, offering little more than crisp, bright watermelony fruit. Drink up.	The Fave	85	46	South Australia	Barossa Valley	null	Grenache	Kaesler	null	null	null
Italy	This shows bright tones of wild berry and cherry cola, with slight hints of barbecue smoke and licorice in the background. There's even a touch of medicinal herb on the short finish.	Il Valpolicella	84	20	Veneto	Valpolicella Classico	null	Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara	Buglioni	null	null	null
Italy	Here is a sweet and fragrant dessert wine with aromas of white flower, honey and stone fruit accented by a slightly drying mineral characteristic. Firm, tonic effervescence keeps the palate refreshed even when paired with whipped cream or creamy fruit desserts.	Grand Reale	85	10	Piedmont	Piedmont	null	White Blend	Gancia	null	null	Gancia NV Grand Reale White (Piedmont)
Australia	As might be expected from winemaker Roman Bratasiuk, this is a full-bodied, rich Syrah, loaded with dark scents of roast coffee, blueberries and baking spices. Blueberry, menthol and spice flavors dominate the palate, finishing long. Despite the massive richness, there's plenty of elegance, too. Imported by Wine Brokers Unlimited.	Hickinbotham	93	110	South Australia	Clarendon	null	Syrah	Clarendon Hills	Joe Czerwinski	@JoeCz	Clarendon Hills 2005 Hickinbotham Syrah (Clarendon)
Austria	Karl Fritsch's base Grüner sums up his style perfectly. Freshness, lightness of touch, bright and easy to drink, but at the same time capturing the crisp edge of the grape and the warmth of the vineyard. Crisp, green fruits bring the whole wine together.	null	88	null	Wagram-Donauland	null	null	Grüner Veltliner	Weinberghof Fritsch	null	null	null
US	Kudos to Gallo for letting people know this wine is sweet. That avoids a lot of confusion. The honey, tangerine and peach flavors are balanced with lots of zesty acidity. Delightful, and a great bargain.	Refreshingly Sweet	85	7	California	California	California Other	Riesling	Barefoot	null	null	null
Chile	Yeasty aromas lead to a mild palate with a modest bubble bead. In fact, this is so smooth and low on edge that it comes across more like a still rosé than sparkling rosé. Flavors of peach and nectarine finish round, pithy and yeasty.	Rosé	85	18	Casablanca Valley	null	null	Sparkling Blend	Indomita	Michael Schachner	@wineschach	Indomita NV Rosé Sparkling (Casablanca Valley)
Chile	Powerful but well cut and elegant. The nose is hardly bashful and hits with a mix of fresh greens, bright citrus and minerality. Healthy in the mouth, with blazing acidity, grapefruit and lasting green notes. The epitome of a zesty white wine.	null	89	12	Casablanca Valley	null	null	Sauvignon Blanc	Peñalolen	null	null	null
France	The wine, unusually 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, is ripe and juicy with some smoky tannins in support. It has a finely perfumed character although touches of extraction give it a bitter edge. That should blow by, leaving an attractive fruity wine.	null	87	15	Bordeaux	Bordeaux	null	Cabernet Sauvignon	Château la Freynelle	Roger Voss	@vossroger	Château la Freynelle 2014 Bordeaux
Portugal	Wood-aged wine that shows pedigree and style. It has red berry fruit flavors, firm tannins along with acidity and a dry core. It's a serious wine, for aging over 4–5 years.	Reserva	89	14	Douro	null	null	Portuguese Red	Castello d'Alba	Roger Voss	@vossroger	Castello d'Alba 2008 Reserva Red (Douro)
France	This is an attractive herbaceous wine that's light and tangy. Its gooseberry character dominates, lending acidity and a lively, crisp finish. The wine's blue bottle is memorable.	null	86	14	Bordeaux	Entre-Deux-Mers	null	Bordeaux-style White Blend	Château Tuilerie Pagès	Roger Voss	@vossroger	Château Tuilerie Pagès 2011 Entre-Deux-Mers
New Zealand	Intensely perfumed, this is herbal but ripe, too, with fig and melon fruit aromas. It's boldly flavored in the same vein, with the only quibble being that it finishes a little short. A solid effort.	null	87	18	Nelson	null	null	Sauvignon Blanc	Seifried	Joe Czerwinski	@JoeCz	Seifried 2007 Sauvignon Blanc (Nelson)
US	This wine is a blend of Sangiovese (65%) and Barbera. Cranberry, raspberry and baking spice aromas are followed by generous tart fruit flavors with an electric jolt of acid. The acid is quite bracing to have on its own. Pair it with pasta with a red sauce.	Garagiste Rosso	90	20	Washington	Washington	Washington Other	Red Blend	Almquist	Sean P. Sullivan	@wawinereport	Almquist 2010 Garagiste Rosso Red (Washington)
France	This big, ripe and fruity wine shows both the richness and the structure of the vintage, but never loses sight of balance. It's full of rich yellow fruits, green plums and citrus, but structured with refreshing acidity, a minerally texture and gentle hints of wood aging. Drink from 2015.	Blagny Premier Cru	92	66	Burgundy	Meursault	null	Chardonnay	Henri de Villamont	Roger Voss	@vossroger	Henri de Villamont 2010 Blagny Premier Cru (Meursault)
France	Le Pavillon is drawn from Les Bessards, the most granitic of Hermitage's climats, resulting in a wine with pronounced structure and minerailty. Hints of cinnamon and clove join plum and crushed stone on the nose, while the concentrated flavors suggest iron or beef blood as well. Drink 2015–2030.	Le Pavillon Ermitage	94	316	Rhône Valley	Hermitage	null	Syrah	M. Chapoutier	null	null	null
US	This full-bodied blockbuster strikes a good balance between very ripe, lavish fruit aromas and spicy oak and berry flavors and a sense of good structure. It has gobs of strawberry and mulberry, a light and lively texture despite the high alcohol, and lingering, almost sweet finish.	Peacock Patch Reserve	87	26	California	Livermore Valley	Central Coast	Zinfandel	Ruby Hill Winery	Jim Gordon	@gordone_cellars	Ruby Hill Winery 2012 Peacock Patch Reserve Zinfandel (Livermore Valley)
Argentina	This blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12% Cabernet Franc is rustic smelling, with a rubbery, tannic mouthfeel and flavors of roasted plum and berry. Let this wine aerate to show its best.	Morena	86	30	Mendoza Province	Luján de Cuyo	null	Cabernet Blend	Viña Alicia	Michael Schachner	@wineschach	Viña Alicia 2008 Morena Red (Luján de Cuyo)
US	A majority of new French oak nestled this wine, contributing to its dark golden color and oak intensity on the nose and palate. Slightly sweet in ripe apple and vanilla, it will benefit greatly from the enjoyment of food alongside.	null	88	65	California	Napa Valley	Napa	Chardonnay	Hill Family Estate	null	null	null
Argentina	Simple and dominated by red fruit and mild green aromas and flavors. The palate has some sharpness due to high acidity, and the flavor profile shows generic ripe berry and not much on the back end. Good but not very interesting.	Broquel	85	17	Mendoza Province	Mendoza	null	Cabernet Sauvignon	Trapiche	null	null	null
France	There's an overall dustiness to this wine, almost like a combination of talcum powder and dried, crushed plums and berries. Lean and slightly tart on the palate, it has a taut structure and a clean but short finish. Drink now.	O Made from Organic Grapes	84	19	Languedoc-Roussillon	Pays d'Oc	null	Pinot Noir	Gilles Louvet	null	null	null
Austria	Black cherry and blueberry mix on nose and palate of this fruit-forward red. They are joined by a lively, invigorating pepperiness and balanced by freshness. This makes for joyful, uncomplicated but still sophisticated drinking. The cherry fruit lingers beautifully.	Klassik	90	19	Wagram	null	null	Zweigelt	Leth	Anne Krebiehl MW	@AnneInVino	Leth 2013 Klassik Zweigelt (Wagram)
France	An easy, soft style of Merlot, with spicy red berry fruits topped by wood. The tannins are light, the fruit deliciously fresh, finishing with refreshing acidity.	Plaisir de Siaurac	86	22	Bordeaux	Lalande de Pomerol	null	Bordeaux-style Red Blend	Château Siaurac	null	null	null
France	This is a crisp, Syrah-based rosé, with some passion fruit on the nose, but then ripe berry flavors on the palate. It's plump and medium-bodied, yet finishes with a zing of refreshing acidity. Drink now.	Expression	89	15	Rhône Valley	Costières de Nîmes	null	Rosé	Château Beaubois	Joe Czerwinski	@JoeCz	Château Beaubois 2010 Expression Rosé (Costières de Nîmes)
US	Coffee, dark chocolate, dark raspberry and spice aromas lead to full-bodied, palate-coating dark-fruit flavors backed by grainy tannins. The barrel influence rides high but it generally pulls it off.	Alpha	90	52	Washington	Red Mountain	Columbia Valley	Merlot	Market Vineyards	Sean P. Sullivan	@wawinereport	Market Vineyards 2011 Alpha Merlot (Red Mountain)
US	Refreshingly effervescent with a fresh apple and lemon nose, this dry sparkler is a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The delicate lather is soft and mouthfilling with a clean minerality and pleasant lemon peel finish.	Brut	87	22	New York	North Fork of Long Island	Long Island	Sparkling Blend	Martha Clara	null	null	null
Slovenia	Earthy with hints of roasted nuts and dried herb, this is a uniquely savory Sauvignon that would pair well with herb-accented fowl and fish. The palate is round and rich, but balanced with brisk lime acidity and a characteristic grassiness on the finish.	Fosilni Breg	84	20	Slovenia	null	null	Sauvignon Blanc	Ciringa	null	null	null
US	A concoction of 66% Zinfandel, 33% Syrah and 1% Viognier that's thick in tannins, meat and dusty earth, or is it earthy dust? The black licorice is mighty memorable.	Tributary	90	22	California	Humboldt County	North Coast	Red Blend	Cabot Vineyards	null	null	null
US	Forward and bright, with spicy berry fruit, this carries plenty of citrus and a hint of pepper as well. It's done in an easy-going, quaffable style. Give it a slight chill to compensate for the somewhat dull earthy finish.	Finnegan Hill Vineyard	87	29	Oregon	Chehalem Mountains	Willamette Valley	Pinot Noir	Raylee	Paul Gregutt	@paulgwine	Raylee 2014 Finnegan Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir (Chehalem Mountains)
South Africa	Winemaker: Boela Gerber. This is rich and oaky upfront, with forward scents of honeydew, orange creamsicle, pineapple cake and vanilla bean. Those notes carry through to the medium-bodied palate, alongside notes of wood-grilled peach and toasted walnut that are carried along by a bright seam of orange-flavored acidity. Some time in the cellar will allow the oak to further integrate with the ripe fruit tones; drink 2018–2022.	Cape Winemakers Guild Auction	92	null	Constantia	null	null	Chardonnay	Groot Constantia	Lauren Buzzeo	@laurbuzz	Groot Constantia 2015 Cape Winemakers Guild Auction Chardonnay (Constantia)
Spain	This basic Tempranillo is violet in color and shows rubbery aromas of black fruit and wild berry. It feels skittish on the palate, with grapey flavors of plum and berry. Juicy, candied and a little warm on the finish.	null	85	11	Northern Spain	Ribera del Duero	null	Tempranillo	Condado de Oriza	null	null	null
Chile	Loamy, soft aromas of plum and berry don't show much punch. In the mouth, this is mostly fresh, with a solid feel. Flavors of plum, raspberry, red currant and herbal notes skew toward red, while a punchy, bright finish is upbeat. This is 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Carmenère and 7% Cabernet Franc.	Catalina	89	50	Maipo Valley	null	null	Bordeaux-style Red Blend	Santa Ema	Michael Schachner	@wineschach	Santa Ema 2010 Catalina Red (Maipo Valley)
US	The sweetness from the 10.5% residual sugar is the main thing this has going for it. The orange and vanilla flavors should be more concentrated, but it's a clean, crisp dessert wine at a fair price.	Moscato Allegro	85	12	California	Paso Robles	Central Coast	Muscat Canelli	Martin & Weyrich	null	null	Martin & Weyrich 2006 Moscato Allegro Muscat Canelli (Paso Robles)
US	This soft, ripe wine erupts with blackberry, raspberry, cherry jam and milk chocolate flavors. Gentle in tannins, it feels lush on the palate, immediately likeable for fruity richness and a complex overlay of smoky new oak. Drink now.	null	88	22	California	Paso Robles	Central Coast	Syrah	Tassajara	null	null	null
Italy	Yume is a dark, extracted wine, with sweet spice aromas and loads of plush, ripe fruit, such as blackberry and currant. It shows soft tannins and finishes with moderate persistency.	Yume	88	23	Central Italy	Montepulciano d'Abruzzo	null	Montepulciano	Caldora Vini	null	null	null
Portugal	Initially the tannins dominate, but then ripe, sweet jelly and juicy fruit shows through, giving the wine its main character. There is some firm tannin, but the wine enjoys generous sweetness.	Late Bottled Vintage	90	25	Port	null	null	Port	Taylor Fladgate	null	null	null
US	Yellow rose, honey-glazed almond, tangerine peel and beeswax aromas combine for a complex nose in this bottling from a new label. It's quite dry and tightly wound on the palate, where waxy flavors of sour orange, lemon spritz and grapefruit peel leave a bittersweet impression, finishing with a hint of petrol.	Estate Vineyards	88	40	California	Santa Maria Valley	Central Coast	Riesling	Grevino	Matt Kettmann	@mattkettmann	Grevino 2014 Estate Vineyards Riesling (Santa Maria Valley)
France	Considering the reputation of Lynch-Bages as a rich, polished wine, it is not surprising that, in 2003, the team of Jean-Michel Cazes and Daniel Lhose produced a superlatively ripe, opulent wine, one that could almost have come from Napa. But not quite: The fruit is compact and dense, with layers of acidity that speak more of Bordeaux than California. Imported by Diageo Chateau & Estates.	null	94	60	Bordeaux	Pauillac	null	Bordeaux-style Red Blend	Château Lynch-Bages	null	null	null
France	Lively aromas of grapefruit, white flowers and mineral lead into a light, fruity but rather simple palate that offers lime, green herb and stone. Overall it's straightforward and clean, but a touch dilute. In its favor, it's soft and easy to drink.	null	86	30	Loire Valley	Pouilly-Fumé	null	Sauvignon Blanc	Ladoucette	null	null	Ladoucette 2000 Pouilly-Fumé
US	Give this wine 3–5 years in the cellar to let the parts come together. Right now, it's an unconnected mélange of sweet cherry pie, mocha, licorice, toasty oak and dusty tannins. By 2016 it should start to find its harmonious sweet spot.	Reserve	92	55	California	Napa Valley	Napa	Merlot	Rutherford Hill	null	null	null
Austria	A vibrantly fresh wine, its green fruit flavors positively glowing with acidity and lemon and tangerine flavors. There is some depth beneath all this fruitiness, giving structure. But, in the end, this is a lively, crisp wine. Screwcap.	Kollmutz Federspiel	86	19	Wachau	null	null	Grüner Veltliner	Machherndl	Roger Voss	@vossroger	Machherndl 2007 Kollmutz Federspiel Grüner Veltliner (Wachau)
US	Quite dark for a rosé, and very extracted, with a thick cherry taste that's fine for a red but a bit heavy and dense for a blush.	Flora Ranch Syrah Rosé	84	20	California	Chalk Hill	Sonoma	Syrah	Saxon Brown	null	null	null
US	A soft, nicely oaked Merlot with flavors of baked plum and ripe blackberry. Full-bodied in every sense of the word, with just a sprinkling of spice on the finish.	Estate	86	24	California	Santa Clara Valley	Central Coast	Merlot	Jason-Stephens	Virginie Boone	@vboone	Jason-Stephens 2009 Estate Merlot (Santa Clara Valley)
US	A smooth, supple version of Zinfandel, this is full-bodied and rich but not overly showy or oaky. Blended from 90% Zinfandel plus Petite Sirah and Malbec, it has enticing wild blackberry aromas and flavors, touches of cinnamon and cedar and a lingering finish.	Reserve Old Vine	90	20	California	Lodi	Central Valley	Zinfandel	Ironstone	Jim Gordon	@gordone_cellars	Ironstone 2012 Reserve Old Vine Zinfandel (Lodi)
US	Soft, smoky oak permeates this full-bodied wine, with light clove and cinnamon accents. The rich layers of blackberry and black currant fruit are complemented by mocha notes.	Lot 604	88	35	California	Coombsville	Napa	Cabernet Sauvignon	Cameron Hughes	Virginie Boone	@vboone	Cameron Hughes 2014 Lot 604 Cabernet Sauvignon (Coombsville)
France	From premier cru vineyards on the Montagne de Reims, this finely balanced wine is tight and crisp with fine acidity. Its white fruits and lively feel are allied to a creamy texture to produce a Champagne that is ready to drink now.	Brut Premier Cru	88	48	Champagne	Champagne	null	Champagne Blend	Forget-Brimont	Roger Voss	@vossroger	Forget-Brimont NV Brut Premier Cru (Champagne)
France	Fresh crushed strawberries combine with a ripe and sweet texture to give a delicious, glowing rosé. It is full in the mouth, with a touch of sweeter fruits, although acidity does give the wine a final lift.	Cuvée Rosé Brut	89	99	Champagne	Champagne	null	Champagne Blend	Laurent-Perrier	null	null	null
Hungary	From a small single vineyard called Birsalmas (Hungarian for quince), this fresh, delicate dessert wine offers elegant flavors of quince (naturally), honey and melon. It's lively acids keep it light on the palate—refreshing but indulgent.	Birsalmás Aszú 5 Puttonyos	89	54	Tokaji	null	null	Tokaji	Royal Tokaji	null	null	null
US	Cherry and clove star in this vineyard-designate from a good vintage, in which the producer again aims low in terms of ripeness. It makes for a somewhat one-dimensional experience once the initial aromas and bite of flavor dissipate on the palate.	Rosalina Vineyard	87	55	California	Russian River Valley	Sonoma	Pinot Noir	Moshin	Virginie Boone	@vboone	Moshin 2012 Rosalina Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley)
Italy	Beautiful focus and bright complexity characterize this northern Italian blend of Riesling, Pinot Bianco and Sauvignon. Soft layers of stone fruit, citrus and melon give the wine momentum. Enosi would pair with creamy risotto di scampi.	Enosi	90	33	Northeastern Italy	Vigneti delle Dolomiti	null	White Blend	Baron di Pauli	null	null	Baron di Pauli 2011 Enosi White (Vigneti delle Dolomiti)
US	Oaky flavors of buttered toast and vanilla bean dominate this Chardonnay. It's also ripe in mango, pear, apricot and orange flavors allied with acidity. But the overall quality is average.	Montona Reserve	86	50	California	Napa Valley	Napa	Chardonnay	Andretti	null	null	Andretti 2012 Montona Reserve Chardonnay (Napa Valley)
Chile	Stocky, meaty and full on the nose, and despite a hint of leafy, herbal green it's a more than solid offering. Black cherry and herbal flavors are generous, while the finish is full and competent. Shows good overall quality and solidity compared to prior vintages.	Selected Terroir	87	10	Peumo	null	null	Merlot	Santa Ema	null	null	null
US	Deliciously bright and spicy, its cranberry and raspberry fruit is highlighted with pepper and cinnamon. With more breathing time it fleshes out, fills in with pretty pie cherry flavors and some pleasing toastiness.	Three Legged Red	88	17	Washington	Columbia Valley (WA)	Columbia Valley	Syrah	Dunham	null	null	null
Argentina	Dusty and subdued on the nose, but still friendly and varietally correct, with lychee and melon aromas. The palate is chunky, maybe a touch flatter than ideal, with citrus and lychee flavors. Finishes in regular fashion, with a pinch of bitterness and white pepper.	null	85	7	Mendoza Province	Mendoza	null	Torrontés	La Vuelta	null	null	null
US	Light and carbonic in tone, with a slight spritz to the acidity, this wine is ethereal, laced with black tea and tart cranberry flavors.	Oehlman Vineyard	87	42	California	Russian River Valley	Sonoma	Pinot Noir	WesMar	Virginie Boone	@vboone	WesMar 2014 Oehlman Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley)
US	Here is a full-throttle mouthful of brambly berry fruit, with generous accents of dried herb and underbrush. The melding of fruit and herb is perfect, with clean, polished tannins.	null	89	27	Oregon	Rogue Valley	Southern Oregon	Petite Sirah	J. Scott Cellars	null	null	null
US	This blend of 60% Syrah and 40% Grenache blend is high in alcohol and ultra ripe with fruit. It's pushed well past any subtlety, with dark black fruit flavors, chewy tannins and some heat on the finish.	The Vector	87	34	Oregon	Rogue Valley	Southern Oregon	Syrah-Grenache	Simple Machine	Paul Gregutt	@paulgwine	Simple Machine 2013 The Vector Syrah-Grenache (Rogue Valley)
Chile	Racy and tight-bodied red wine, with a strained, herbal set of aromas and a high-acid, razor's-edge palate of lively red fruit flavors and an offset of drying oak. Too generic and tough on the cheeks to tip the scale.	null	84	10	Rapel Valley	null	null	Carmenère	Carmen	null	null	null
Spain	Apple, peach and melon aromas are fresh and easy to like. This has a pure palate, with citric and malic acidity offset by pulpy weight. Peach and apricot flavors finish long, and overall this should maintain its good shape over the next year.	null	88	16	Galicia	Rías Baixas	null	Albariño	Licia	Michael Schachner	@wineschach	Licia 2014 Albariño (Rías Baixas)
Chile	Muddled and earthy, with staunch aromas of leather, aged cheese and generic black fruits. The palate has life and kick, but the flavors are simple, dilute and herbal. Finishes with mild bitterness and black pepper.	null	84	10	Central Valley	null	null	Cabernet Sauvignon	Terrapura	null	null	null
US	This is a toasty, tasty, forward and easy-drinking Pinot Noir. Flavors of black cherry soda, cola and light toast are front and center, and the finish comes on clean and refreshing.	Barrel Select Cuvée	89	14	Oregon	Willamette Valley	Willamette Valley	Pinot Noir	Stone Wolf	null	null	null
US	Intoxicating aromas of lychee, rose petal, white cherry and caramelized sugar are offset by a modicum of fresh dill. It tastes full and slightly oily, typical of the varietal, with soft acids and a touch of bitterness. The finish tapers off with notes of flower and citrus Creamsicle.	null	87	20	Virginia	Virginia	null	Gewürztraminer	White Hall	null	null	White Hall 2010 Gewurztraminer (Virginia)
US	A huge, ripe, opulent wine, rich in orange, butter, peach, honey and spice flavors. Shows great depth and power, yet finishes thoroughly dry and crisp. Should develop bottle complexities over the next six years. Blended with 15% Roussanne.	null	90	20	California	Santa Ynez Valley	Central Coast	Marsanne	Qupé	null	null	Qupé 2010 Marsanne (Santa Ynez Valley)
Italy	Fermented and aged in clay amphorae, this dark, delicious wine opens with earthy aromas of tilled soil, ripe black-skinned fruit, Alpine herbs and a whiff of pine. The concentrated yet almost weightless palate doles out juicy black cherry, blackberry, mineral and anise alongside silky, smooth tannins. The purity of the fruit is striking.	Morei	95	50	Northeastern Italy	Vigneti delle Dolomiti	null	Teroldego	Foradori	null	null	null
US	This Fiddletown Zin has a sweet graham cracker and marshmallow quality about it, soft and round in the middle, and a finish that's long and a touch green.	E Estate	86	22	California	Fiddletown	Sierra Foothills	Zinfandel	Easton	null	null	null
Italy	This vineyard-designate Extra Dry Prosecco offers a steady delivery of mineral notes that stand in nice juxtaposition to the wine's natural sweetness and fruitiness. Those drying notes of talc and flint persist to the very end.	Vigneti del Fait Extra Dry	87	20	Veneto	Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore	null	Glera	Scandolera	null	null	null
Italy	This silky Rosso offers a lean, compact mouthfeel and intense aromas of red fruit, smoked almond, black olive and sour cherry. There's a savory note of cured meat on the finish.	null	87	23	Tuscany	Rosso di Montalcino	null	Sangiovese Grosso	Máté	null	null	Máté 2009 Rosso di Montalcino
Argentina	The Oak Cask in the name is evident in the bacon, vanilla and creamy berry aromas that open things up. The palate, however, is fairly acidic, making the fruit taste bright and feel zesty. Flavors of cherry and plum are distinctly red in character, and the finish is quick and lean.	Oak Cask	85	13	Mendoza Province	Mendoza	null	Syrah	Trapiche	Michael Schachner	@wineschach	Trapiche 2007 Oak Cask Syrah (Mendoza)
Chile	There's a sea of basic Cabernet that comes out of Chile every year. This is very much one of the generic, forgettable ones. Expect light cherry and cassis aromas and flavors, and a mouthfeel that's mildly acidic and scratchy.	null	83	10	Maipo Valley	null	null	Cabernet Sauvignon	Carmen	null	null	null
US	Kathie Lee Gifford teams with Monterey County's Scheid Vineyards for this wine, which features 42% Merlot, 25% Petite Sirah, 12% Syrah and 10% Petit Verdot. There's a mix of iron, coffee and crushed, dried violet on the Old World-leaning nose. The herbal elegance continues on the palate, with dried oregano seasoning the dark black and blue fruit elements.	null	91	20	California	Monterey	Central Coast	Red Blend	Gifft	Matt Kettmann	@mattkettmann	Gifft 2011 Red (Monterey)
US	This is a dry, tannic and somewhat earthy Merlot. The structure is impeccably elegant, and there's a wealth of herb-infused blackberry and currant fruit flavor that makes it rewarding.	null	88	26	California	Napa Valley	Napa	Merlot	Clos du Val	null	null	null
Portugal	This ripe, bold wine is rich in black fruits. They cushion the naturally prominent tannins of Cabernet Sauvignon and Touriga Nacional that form part of the blend. It is a solid effort, juicy and ready to drink.	Terra Brava	86	10	Alentejano	null	null	Portuguese Red	Perescuma	Roger Voss	@vossroger	Perescuma 2014 Terra Brava Red (Alentejano)
Germany	This wine boasts intense and pure aromas of pear and pineapple, then adds notes of melon and dried spices on the palate. Medium in body and slightly sweet, with a short, crisp finish. Imported by Valckenberg International, Inc.	RK QbA	87	13	Mosel-Saar-Ruwer	null	null	Riesling	Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt	null	null	null
US	A Cabernet of considerable heft, showing the big-time tannins the mountain is known for. Below them are very rich blackberry, blueberry, cassis and mineral flavors, leading to a dry, spicy finish. A bit hard and difficult now, but should hit its stride starting in 2012.	Estate	90	60	California	Howell Mountain	Napa	Cabernet Sauvignon	Bravante	null	null	null
France	This ripe, rich wine is full of fruit. Sweet tannins have merged with the blackberry fruits, making it structured and dense. Spice, balancing acidity and a dark, firm aftertaste all promise further aging. Drink from 2018.	null	91	28	France Other	Corse	null	Red Blend	Clos Venturi	Roger Voss	@vossroger	Clos Venturi 2014 Red (Corse)
US	This is Wine Guerilla's most costly Zin and also their best, most Zinny one. It's textbook Dry Creek Valley. Dry, rich and high in alcohol but balanced, it offers waves of grilled wild berry, mocha, red licorice, raisin, cinnamon and nutmeg flavors, wrapped into gorgeous tannins.	Coffaro Vineyards Old Vine	92	35	California	Dry Creek Valley	Sonoma	Zinfandel	Wine Guerrilla	null	null	null
US	A crisp mix of black cherry, iron filings, moist earth, and dry, dry tannins, it needs more time in bottle and cellar to flesh out. But all the right pieces are already in place.	Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Reserve	91	45	Washington	Red Mountain	Columbia Valley	Bordeaux-style Red Blend	Tamarack Cellars	null	null	null
Turkey	This lightly pressed white version of an indigenous red grape is pale-straw in color, with a nose of lemon. It is slightly stiff on the palate, with flavors of lemon and peach and a refreshing, almost effervescent finish.	Blanc de Noirs	84	24	Thrace	null	null	Papaskarasi	Chamlija	Mike DeSimone	@worldwineguys	Chamlija 2015 Blanc de Noirs Papaskarasi (Thrace)
US	Notes of honey and baked apple waft curiously amid white floral aromas on this semisweet Riesling. The perfume can be a tad cloying, competing with sweet lychee and pink grapefruit flavors on the palate, but white tea on the finish adds elegance and restraint.	Semi-Sweet	84	15	New York	Finger Lakes	Finger Lakes	Riesling	Penguin Bay	null	null	null
Spain	Seems more earthy and damp than you might expect, with minerally notes. Sort of fiery and rugged on the palate, with tough tannins and only modest roundness and richness for a reserva-level wine from a good vintage. Shows some bitter chocolate on the finish. Needs another year in bottle to show better.	Reserva	87	null	Northern Spain	Ribera del Duero	null	Tempranillo	Protos	null	null	null
Italy	Made by the energetic and totally enthused Lorenzo Zonin, this beautiful wine shows all the potential and charisma of this young, passionate winemaker. A pure expression of Petit Verdot, the wine is inky black with determined aromas of blackberry, plum, exotic spice and leather. It feels warm, thick and firm on the long finish.	null	92	30	Tuscany	Toscana	null	Petit Verdot	Podere San Cristoforo	null	null	null
US	You'll find lovely, complex flavors of raspberries, cherries, red currants, spices and smoky vanilla notes from oak in this dry, pleasant wine. It's also very tart, biting into the palate with a cut of acidity, which seems to be a trait of the vintage. Good now, if a little direct.	Fiddlestix Vineyard	88	44	California	Sta. Rita Hills	Central Coast	Pinot Noir	Pali	null	null	null
US	In the aromas are some organic, composty notes, some violets, and plenty of purple fruits. This wine has extra grip in the mouth, drying tannins, quite ripe and polished, and elevated with beautifully ripe fruit. Veins of licorice and black olive run into the finish.	Clifton	92	25	Washington	Wahluke Slope	Columbia Valley	Syrah	K Vintners	null	null	null
US	A sound, ordinary wine, lusty in rich tannins and acidity, and with berry, tobacco, earth and spice flavors that finish with ripe fruitiness.	Vino de la Familia	85	20	California	California	California Other	Red Blend	Page Springs	null	null	Page Springs 2007 Vino de la Familia Red (California)
US	A blend of five diverse red grapes, this lightly fruity quaffer is almost invisible as far as flavor is concerned. It hits the tongue and vanishes.	Cascade Terrace Red	80	17	Oregon	Rogue Valley	Southern Oregon	Red Blend	Agate Ridge	Paul Gregutt	@paulgwine	Agate Ridge 2007 Cascade Terrace Red Red (Rogue Valley)
US	Honeysuckle and white peach show on the nose of this bottling from the region's longtime Rhône producer. It's a simple and straightforward take on the grape, with dried white peach, lemon-lime candy and apple-peel flavors, wrapped up with buzzing acidity and grippy texture.	null	88	18	California	Santa Ynez Valley	Central Coast	Viognier	Zaca Mesa	null	null	null
US	This fruit-forward, elegant wine offers gentle flavors of strawberry and cherry, with a lightly candied aspect. It's like a cherry lollipop, with a lingering, slightly earthy finish.	null	89	48	Oregon	Willamette Valley	null	Pinot Noir	Big Table Farm	Paul Gregutt	@paulgwine	Big Table Farm 2013 Pinot Noir
US	Smells, feels and tastes raw and harsh, a common wine partially rescued by candied berry flavors.	null	82	12	California	California	California Other	Merlot	Vinum	null	null	null
US	A little rugged in tannins, but nicely dry and crisp in acidity, with rich, forward cherry, boysenberry, cranberry and cola flavors, accented with a hint of toasty oak. An easy, elegant wine to drink now.	null	88	19	California	Santa Barbara County	Central Coast	Syrah	Hocus Pocus	null	null	null
Italy	This wine has sweet cherry flavors, accented with toast and bacon fat notes. Tannins are soft, and there's an herbal note on the finish. Bring on the pasta. Imported by Brown-Forman Corp.	null	87	9	Sicily & Sardinia	Sicilia	null	Nero d'Avola	Bolla	null	null	null
US	Made from free-run juice, this offers aromas of dried cherries, dessicated watermelon and clove. Plummy fruits and sour cherry show on the palate.	Rose of	86	12	California	Sta. Rita Hills	Central Coast	Pinot Noir	Wedell Cellars	Matt Kettmann	@mattkettmann	Wedell Cellars 2014 Rose of Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills)
US	The addition of some Zinfandel to the Syrah, Grenache and Petite Sirah gives the wine firm tannins and a Zinny pepperiness. Otherwise, it's a fairly standard, warm climate red wine ripe in blackberries, prunes and chocolate.	Laity	84	42	California	Paso Robles	Central Coast	Red Blend	Guyomar	null	null	null
US	Pure varietal and 100% stainless steel fermented, this continues winemaker Mike Scott's winning streak with his white wines. Along with citrus and sweet grass come pretty floral accents, and hints of powdered sugar, though the wine is quite dry. Great natural acid keeps it vivid and lively on the palate.	null	88	10	Washington	Columbia Valley (WA)	Columbia Valley	Sauvignon Blanc	Lone Canary	null	null	null
France	This is a beautifully perfumed wine, ripe with black fruits and generous with its tannins and acidity. It comes from a one-acre parcel called Le Vivier which has 70-year-old vines. It is concentrated, dense and with aging potential. Drink from 2018.	Le Vivier	92	22	Beaujolais	Fleurie	null	Gamay	Yohan Lardy	Roger Voss	@vossroger	Yohan Lardy 2015 Le Vivier (Fleurie)
US	This has an extraordinarily-high level of residual sugar, giving it a very sweet, honeyed taste. The flavors are of pure golden apricots, with accents of tangerines, buttered toast and vanilla cream. While it's not overly complex, it offers plenty of rich pleasure.	Trust Winery Limited	88	65	California	Mendocino Ridge	null	Chardonnay	Stephen & Walker	null	null	Stephen & Walker 2010 Trust Winery Limited Chardonnay (Mendocino Ridge)
US	It's labeled Cabernet Sauvignon, but includes both Syrah and Mourvèdre in the blend, along with Cab Franc and Petit Verdot. Unusual, but it works, creating a jammy wine with voluptuous black cherry and cassis fruit. The aging in French oak contributes Bourbon barrel highlights, and the tannins are ripe and nicely proportioned.	null	93	44	Washington	Walla Walla Valley (WA)	Columbia Valley	Cabernet Sauvignon	Woodward Canyon	null	null	null
US	This varietal wine is toasty in caramelized oak and richly interwoven with flavors and aromas of pencil shavings, plum and black currant. Grippy, with a velvety texture, it provides structure and power in equal parts.	Estate Grown Cave Fermented	94	115	California	Napa Valley	Napa	Cabernet Franc	Jarvis	Virginie Boone	@vboone	Jarvis 2013 Estate Grown Cave Fermented Cabernet Franc (Napa Valley)

Argentina

Big and brooding on the nose, with blackberry, violet, coffee and mineral aromas. The palate is smooth, rich and silky, with sweet, pure, jammy black fruit flavors and a pinch of chocolaty bitterness for balance. Finishes warm and minty, with an added dusting of cocoa. Big and bold more than complex or elegant.

Golden Reserve

90

24

Mendoza Province

Mendoza

null

Syrah

Trivento

null

US

Sourced from vines over 103-years old, this wine has unusual concentration of flavor, in the form of black and red raspberries and Dr. Pepper. The wine showcases Zin's briary, brambly spiciness, as well as firm but drinkable tannins. Drink now–2016.

Dolinsek Ranch Old Vine

90

46

California

Russian River Valley

Sonoma

Zinfandel

Portalupi

null

Italy

This wine is the white partner to Masi's familiar Campfiorin. In this case, it is the 25% of Verduzzo grapes in the blend that have gone through the drying process known as passito. The 75% of Pinot Grigio adds spice, while the Verduzzo gives great richness and ripeness.

Masianco

90

12

Northeastern Italy

Delle Venezie

null

White Blend

Masi

Roger Voss

@vossroger

Masi 2002 Masianco White (Delle Venezie)

US

The cool 2011 vintage hit the Columbia Gorge especially hard, but winemaker Chris Dowsett has crafted an expressive, wonderfully fragrant old-vine Gewürztraminer. This is tart and saline, with notes of lemon, lime and grapefruit rind and flesh that combine to form a delicate, lingering, snappy and bracing style.

Celilo Vineyard

90

22

Washington

Columbia Gorge (WA)

Washington Other

Gewürztraminer

Dowsett Family

Paul Gregutt

@paulgwine

Dowsett Family 2011 Celilo Vineyard Gewürztraminer (Columbia Gorge (WA))

Australia

Kaesler's Grenache features wonderfully perfumed aromas of dried spices and cherries, but winds up a little thin on the palate, offering little more than crisp, bright watermelony fruit. Drink up.

The Fave

85

46

South Australia

Barossa Valley

null

Grenache

Kaesler

null

Italy

This shows bright tones of wild berry and cherry cola, with slight hints of barbecue smoke and licorice in the background. There's even a touch of medicinal herb on the short finish.

Il Valpolicella

84

20

Veneto

Valpolicella Classico

null

Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara

Buglioni

null

Italy

Here is a sweet and fragrant dessert wine with aromas of white flower, honey and stone fruit accented by a slightly drying mineral characteristic. Firm, tonic effervescence keeps the palate refreshed even when paired with whipped cream or creamy fruit desserts.

Grand Reale

85

10

Piedmont

null

White Blend

Gancia

null

Gancia NV Grand Reale White (Piedmont)

Australia

As might be expected from winemaker Roman Bratasiuk, this is a full-bodied, rich Syrah, loaded with dark scents of roast coffee, blueberries and baking spices. Blueberry, menthol and spice flavors dominate the palate, finishing long. Despite the massive richness, there's plenty of elegance, too. Imported by Wine Brokers Unlimited.

Hickinbotham

93

110

South Australia

Clarendon

null

Syrah

Clarendon Hills

Joe Czerwinski

@JoeCz

Clarendon Hills 2005 Hickinbotham Syrah (Clarendon)

Austria

Karl Fritsch's base Grüner sums up his style perfectly. Freshness, lightness of touch, bright and easy to drink, but at the same time capturing the crisp edge of the grape and the warmth of the vineyard. Crisp, green fruits bring the whole wine together.

null

88

null

Wagram-Donauland

null

Grüner Veltliner

Weinberghof Fritsch

null

US

Kudos to Gallo for letting people know this wine is sweet. That avoids a lot of confusion. The honey, tangerine and peach flavors are balanced with lots of zesty acidity. Delightful, and a great bargain.

Refreshingly Sweet

85

7

California

California Other

Riesling

Barefoot

null

Chile

Yeasty aromas lead to a mild palate with a modest bubble bead. In fact, this is so smooth and low on edge that it comes across more like a still rosé than sparkling rosé. Flavors of peach and nectarine finish round, pithy and yeasty.

Rosé

85

18

Casablanca Valley

null

Sparkling Blend

Indomita

Michael Schachner

@wineschach

Indomita NV Rosé Sparkling (Casablanca Valley)

Chile

Powerful but well cut and elegant. The nose is hardly bashful and hits with a mix of fresh greens, bright citrus and minerality. Healthy in the mouth, with blazing acidity, grapefruit and lasting green notes. The epitome of a zesty white wine.

null

89

12

Casablanca Valley

null

Sauvignon Blanc

Peñalolen

null

France

The wine, unusually 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, is ripe and juicy with some smoky tannins in support. It has a finely perfumed character although touches of extraction give it a bitter edge. That should blow by, leaving an attractive fruity wine.

null

87

15

Bordeaux

null

Cabernet Sauvignon

Château la Freynelle

Roger Voss

@vossroger

Château la Freynelle 2014 Bordeaux

Portugal

Wood-aged wine that shows pedigree and style. It has red berry fruit flavors, firm tannins along with acidity and a dry core. It's a serious wine, for aging over 4–5 years.

Reserva

89

14

Douro

null

Portuguese Red

Castello d'Alba

Roger Voss

@vossroger

Castello d'Alba 2008 Reserva Red (Douro)

France

This is an attractive herbaceous wine that's light and tangy. Its gooseberry character dominates, lending acidity and a lively, crisp finish. The wine's blue bottle is memorable.

null

86

14

Bordeaux

Entre-Deux-Mers

null

Bordeaux-style White Blend

Château Tuilerie Pagès

Roger Voss

@vossroger

Château Tuilerie Pagès 2011 Entre-Deux-Mers

New Zealand

Intensely perfumed, this is herbal but ripe, too, with fig and melon fruit aromas. It's boldly flavored in the same vein, with the only quibble being that it finishes a little short. A solid effort.

null

87

18

Nelson

null

Sauvignon Blanc

Seifried

Joe Czerwinski

@JoeCz

Seifried 2007 Sauvignon Blanc (Nelson)

US

This wine is a blend of Sangiovese (65%) and Barbera. Cranberry, raspberry and baking spice aromas are followed by generous tart fruit flavors with an electric jolt of acid. The acid is quite bracing to have on its own. Pair it with pasta with a red sauce.

Garagiste Rosso

90

20

Washington

Washington Other

Red Blend

Almquist

Sean P. Sullivan

@wawinereport

Almquist 2010 Garagiste Rosso Red (Washington)

France

This big, ripe and fruity wine shows both the richness and the structure of the vintage, but never loses sight of balance. It's full of rich yellow fruits, green plums and citrus, but structured with refreshing acidity, a minerally texture and gentle hints of wood aging. Drink from 2015.

Blagny Premier Cru

92

66

Burgundy

Meursault

null

Chardonnay

Henri de Villamont

Roger Voss

@vossroger

Henri de Villamont 2010 Blagny Premier Cru (Meursault)

France

Le Pavillon is drawn from Les Bessards, the most granitic of Hermitage's climats, resulting in a wine with pronounced structure and minerailty. Hints of cinnamon and clove join plum and crushed stone on the nose, while the concentrated flavors suggest iron or beef blood as well. Drink 2015–2030.

Le Pavillon Ermitage

94

316

Rhône Valley

Hermitage

null

Syrah

M. Chapoutier

null

US

This full-bodied blockbuster strikes a good balance between very ripe, lavish fruit aromas and spicy oak and berry flavors and a sense of good structure. It has gobs of strawberry and mulberry, a light and lively texture despite the high alcohol, and lingering, almost sweet finish.

Peacock Patch Reserve

87

26

California

Livermore Valley

Central Coast

Zinfandel

Ruby Hill Winery

Jim Gordon

@gordone_cellars

Ruby Hill Winery 2012 Peacock Patch Reserve Zinfandel (Livermore Valley)

Argentina

This blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12% Cabernet Franc is rustic smelling, with a rubbery, tannic mouthfeel and flavors of roasted plum and berry. Let this wine aerate to show its best.

Morena

86

30

Mendoza Province

Luján de Cuyo

null

Cabernet Blend

Viña Alicia

Michael Schachner

@wineschach

Viña Alicia 2008 Morena Red (Luján de Cuyo)

US

A majority of new French oak nestled this wine, contributing to its dark golden color and oak intensity on the nose and palate. Slightly sweet in ripe apple and vanilla, it will benefit greatly from the enjoyment of food alongside.

null

88

65

California

Napa Valley

Napa

Chardonnay

Hill Family Estate

null

Argentina

Simple and dominated by red fruit and mild green aromas and flavors. The palate has some sharpness due to high acidity, and the flavor profile shows generic ripe berry and not much on the back end. Good but not very interesting.

Broquel

85

17

Mendoza Province

Mendoza

null

Cabernet Sauvignon

Trapiche

null

France

There's an overall dustiness to this wine, almost like a combination of talcum powder and dried, crushed plums and berries. Lean and slightly tart on the palate, it has a taut structure and a clean but short finish. Drink now.

O Made from Organic Grapes

84

19

Languedoc-Roussillon

Pays d'Oc

null

Pinot Noir

Gilles Louvet

null

Austria

Black cherry and blueberry mix on nose and palate of this fruit-forward red. They are joined by a lively, invigorating pepperiness and balanced by freshness. This makes for joyful, uncomplicated but still sophisticated drinking. The cherry fruit lingers beautifully.

Klassik

90

19

Wagram

null

Zweigelt

Leth

Anne Krebiehl MW

@AnneInVino

Leth 2013 Klassik Zweigelt (Wagram)

France

An easy, soft style of Merlot, with spicy red berry fruits topped by wood. The tannins are light, the fruit deliciously fresh, finishing with refreshing acidity.

Plaisir de Siaurac

86

22

Bordeaux

Lalande de Pomerol

null

Bordeaux-style Red Blend

Château Siaurac

null

France

This is a crisp, Syrah-based rosé, with some passion fruit on the nose, but then ripe berry flavors on the palate. It's plump and medium-bodied, yet finishes with a zing of refreshing acidity. Drink now.

Expression

89

15

Rhône Valley

Costières de Nîmes

null

Rosé

Château Beaubois

Joe Czerwinski

@JoeCz

Château Beaubois 2010 Expression Rosé (Costières de Nîmes)

US

Coffee, dark chocolate, dark raspberry and spice aromas lead to full-bodied, palate-coating dark-fruit flavors backed by grainy tannins. The barrel influence rides high but it generally pulls it off.

Alpha

90

52

Washington

Red Mountain

Columbia Valley

Merlot

Market Vineyards

Sean P. Sullivan

@wawinereport

Market Vineyards 2011 Alpha Merlot (Red Mountain)

US

Refreshingly effervescent with a fresh apple and lemon nose, this dry sparkler is a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The delicate lather is soft and mouthfilling with a clean minerality and pleasant lemon peel finish.

Brut

87

22

New York

North Fork of Long Island

Long Island

Sparkling Blend

Martha Clara

null

Slovenia

Earthy with hints of roasted nuts and dried herb, this is a uniquely savory Sauvignon that would pair well with herb-accented fowl and fish. The palate is round and rich, but balanced with brisk lime acidity and a characteristic grassiness on the finish.

Fosilni Breg

84

20

Slovenia

null

Sauvignon Blanc

Ciringa

null

US

A concoction of 66% Zinfandel, 33% Syrah and 1% Viognier that's thick in tannins, meat and dusty earth, or is it earthy dust? The black licorice is mighty memorable.

Tributary

90

22

California

Humboldt County

North Coast

Red Blend

Cabot Vineyards

null

US

Forward and bright, with spicy berry fruit, this carries plenty of citrus and a hint of pepper as well. It's done in an easy-going, quaffable style. Give it a slight chill to compensate for the somewhat dull earthy finish.

Finnegan Hill Vineyard

87

29

Oregon

Chehalem Mountains

Willamette Valley

Pinot Noir

Raylee

Paul Gregutt

@paulgwine

Raylee 2014 Finnegan Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir (Chehalem Mountains)

South Africa

Winemaker: Boela Gerber. This is rich and oaky upfront, with forward scents of honeydew, orange creamsicle, pineapple cake and vanilla bean. Those notes carry through to the medium-bodied palate, alongside notes of wood-grilled peach and toasted walnut that are carried along by a bright seam of orange-flavored acidity. Some time in the cellar will allow the oak to further integrate with the ripe fruit tones; drink 2018–2022.

Cape Winemakers Guild Auction

92

null

Constantia

null

Chardonnay

Groot Constantia

Lauren Buzzeo

@laurbuzz

Groot Constantia 2015 Cape Winemakers Guild Auction Chardonnay (Constantia)

Spain

This basic Tempranillo is violet in color and shows rubbery aromas of black fruit and wild berry. It feels skittish on the palate, with grapey flavors of plum and berry. Juicy, candied and a little warm on the finish.

null

85

11

Northern Spain

Ribera del Duero

null

Tempranillo

Condado de Oriza

null

Chile

Loamy, soft aromas of plum and berry don't show much punch. In the mouth, this is mostly fresh, with a solid feel. Flavors of plum, raspberry, red currant and herbal notes skew toward red, while a punchy, bright finish is upbeat. This is 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Carmenère and 7% Cabernet Franc.

Catalina

89

50

Maipo Valley

null

Bordeaux-style Red Blend

Santa Ema

Michael Schachner

@wineschach

Santa Ema 2010 Catalina Red (Maipo Valley)

US

The sweetness from the 10.5% residual sugar is the main thing this has going for it. The orange and vanilla flavors should be more concentrated, but it's a clean, crisp dessert wine at a fair price.

Moscato Allegro

85

12

California

Paso Robles

Central Coast

Muscat Canelli

Martin & Weyrich

null

Martin & Weyrich 2006 Moscato Allegro Muscat Canelli (Paso Robles)

US

This soft, ripe wine erupts with blackberry, raspberry, cherry jam and milk chocolate flavors. Gentle in tannins, it feels lush on the palate, immediately likeable for fruity richness and a complex overlay of smoky new oak. Drink now.

null

88

22

California

Paso Robles

Central Coast

Syrah

Tassajara

null

Italy

Yume is a dark, extracted wine, with sweet spice aromas and loads of plush, ripe fruit, such as blackberry and currant. It shows soft tannins and finishes with moderate persistency.

Yume

88

23

Central Italy

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

null

Montepulciano

Caldora Vini

null

Portugal

Initially the tannins dominate, but then ripe, sweet jelly and juicy fruit shows through, giving the wine its main character. There is some firm tannin, but the wine enjoys generous sweetness.

Late Bottled Vintage

90

25

Port

null

Port

Taylor Fladgate

null

US

Yellow rose, honey-glazed almond, tangerine peel and beeswax aromas combine for a complex nose in this bottling from a new label. It's quite dry and tightly wound on the palate, where waxy flavors of sour orange, lemon spritz and grapefruit peel leave a bittersweet impression, finishing with a hint of petrol.

Estate Vineyards

88

40

California

Santa Maria Valley

Central Coast

Riesling

Grevino

Matt Kettmann

@mattkettmann

Grevino 2014 Estate Vineyards Riesling (Santa Maria Valley)

France

Considering the reputation of Lynch-Bages as a rich, polished wine, it is not surprising that, in 2003, the team of Jean-Michel Cazes and Daniel Lhose produced a superlatively ripe, opulent wine, one that could almost have come from Napa. But not quite: The fruit is compact and dense, with layers of acidity that speak more of Bordeaux than California. Imported by Diageo Chateau & Estates.

null

94

60

Bordeaux

Pauillac

null

Bordeaux-style Red Blend

Château Lynch-Bages

null

France

Lively aromas of grapefruit, white flowers and mineral lead into a light, fruity but rather simple palate that offers lime, green herb and stone. Overall it's straightforward and clean, but a touch dilute. In its favor, it's soft and easy to drink.

null

86

30

Loire Valley

Pouilly-Fumé

null

Sauvignon Blanc

Ladoucette

null

Ladoucette 2000 Pouilly-Fumé

US

Give this wine 3–5 years in the cellar to let the parts come together. Right now, it's an unconnected mélange of sweet cherry pie, mocha, licorice, toasty oak and dusty tannins. By 2016 it should start to find its harmonious sweet spot.

Reserve

92

55

California

Napa Valley

Napa

Merlot

Rutherford Hill

null

Austria

A vibrantly fresh wine, its green fruit flavors positively glowing with acidity and lemon and tangerine flavors. There is some depth beneath all this fruitiness, giving structure. But, in the end, this is a lively, crisp wine. Screwcap.

Kollmutz Federspiel

86

19

Wachau

null

Grüner Veltliner

Machherndl

Roger Voss

@vossroger

Machherndl 2007 Kollmutz Federspiel Grüner Veltliner (Wachau)

US

Quite dark for a rosé, and very extracted, with a thick cherry taste that's fine for a red but a bit heavy and dense for a blush.

Flora Ranch Syrah Rosé

84

20

California

Chalk Hill

Sonoma

Syrah

Saxon Brown

null

US

A soft, nicely oaked Merlot with flavors of baked plum and ripe blackberry. Full-bodied in every sense of the word, with just a sprinkling of spice on the finish.

Estate

86

24

California

Santa Clara Valley

Central Coast

Merlot

Jason-Stephens

Virginie Boone

@vboone

Jason-Stephens 2009 Estate Merlot (Santa Clara Valley)

US

A smooth, supple version of Zinfandel, this is full-bodied and rich but not overly showy or oaky. Blended from 90% Zinfandel plus Petite Sirah and Malbec, it has enticing wild blackberry aromas and flavors, touches of cinnamon and cedar and a lingering finish.

Reserve Old Vine

90

20

California

Lodi

Central Valley

Zinfandel

Ironstone

Jim Gordon

@gordone_cellars

Ironstone 2012 Reserve Old Vine Zinfandel (Lodi)

US

Soft, smoky oak permeates this full-bodied wine, with light clove and cinnamon accents. The rich layers of blackberry and black currant fruit are complemented by mocha notes.

Lot 604

88

35

California

Coombsville

Napa

Cabernet Sauvignon

Cameron Hughes

Virginie Boone

@vboone

Cameron Hughes 2014 Lot 604 Cabernet Sauvignon (Coombsville)

France

From premier cru vineyards on the Montagne de Reims, this finely balanced wine is tight and crisp with fine acidity. Its white fruits and lively feel are allied to a creamy texture to produce a Champagne that is ready to drink now.

Brut Premier Cru

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48

Champagne

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Champagne Blend

Forget-Brimont

Roger Voss

@vossroger

Forget-Brimont NV Brut Premier Cru (Champagne)

France

Fresh crushed strawberries combine with a ripe and sweet texture to give a delicious, glowing rosé. It is full in the mouth, with a touch of sweeter fruits, although acidity does give the wine a final lift.

Cuvée Rosé Brut

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99

Champagne

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Champagne Blend

Laurent-Perrier

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Hungary

From a small single vineyard called Birsalmas (Hungarian for quince), this fresh, delicate dessert wine offers elegant flavors of quince (naturally), honey and melon. It's lively acids keep it light on the palate—refreshing but indulgent.

Birsalmás Aszú 5 Puttonyos

89

54

Tokaji

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Tokaji

Royal Tokaji

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US

Cherry and clove star in this vineyard-designate from a good vintage, in which the producer again aims low in terms of ripeness. It makes for a somewhat one-dimensional experience once the initial aromas and bite of flavor dissipate on the palate.

Rosalina Vineyard

87

55

California

Russian River Valley

Sonoma

Pinot Noir

Moshin

Virginie Boone

@vboone

Moshin 2012 Rosalina Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley)

Italy

Beautiful focus and bright complexity characterize this northern Italian blend of Riesling, Pinot Bianco and Sauvignon. Soft layers of stone fruit, citrus and melon give the wine momentum. Enosi would pair with creamy risotto di scampi.

Enosi

90

33

Northeastern Italy

Vigneti delle Dolomiti

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White Blend

Baron di Pauli

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Baron di Pauli 2011 Enosi White (Vigneti delle Dolomiti)

US

Oaky flavors of buttered toast and vanilla bean dominate this Chardonnay. It's also ripe in mango, pear, apricot and orange flavors allied with acidity. But the overall quality is average.

Montona Reserve

86

50

California

Napa Valley

Napa

Chardonnay

Andretti

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Andretti 2012 Montona Reserve Chardonnay (Napa Valley)

Chile

Stocky, meaty and full on the nose, and despite a hint of leafy, herbal green it's a more than solid offering. Black cherry and herbal flavors are generous, while the finish is full and competent. Shows good overall quality and solidity compared to prior vintages.

Selected Terroir

87

10

Peumo

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Merlot

Santa Ema

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US

Deliciously bright and spicy, its cranberry and raspberry fruit is highlighted with pepper and cinnamon. With more breathing time it fleshes out, fills in with pretty pie cherry flavors and some pleasing toastiness.

Three Legged Red

88

17

Washington

Columbia Valley (WA)

Columbia Valley

Syrah

Dunham

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Argentina

Dusty and subdued on the nose, but still friendly and varietally correct, with lychee and melon aromas. The palate is chunky, maybe a touch flatter than ideal, with citrus and lychee flavors. Finishes in regular fashion, with a pinch of bitterness and white pepper.

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85

7

Mendoza Province

Mendoza

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Torrontés

La Vuelta

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US

Light and carbonic in tone, with a slight spritz to the acidity, this wine is ethereal, laced with black tea and tart cranberry flavors.

Oehlman Vineyard

87

42

California

Russian River Valley

Sonoma

Pinot Noir

WesMar

Virginie Boone

@vboone

WesMar 2014 Oehlman Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley)

US

Here is a full-throttle mouthful of brambly berry fruit, with generous accents of dried herb and underbrush. The melding of fruit and herb is perfect, with clean, polished tannins.

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89

27

Oregon

Rogue Valley

Southern Oregon

Petite Sirah

J. Scott Cellars

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US

This blend of 60% Syrah and 40% Grenache blend is high in alcohol and ultra ripe with fruit. It's pushed well past any subtlety, with dark black fruit flavors, chewy tannins and some heat on the finish.

The Vector

87

34

Oregon

Rogue Valley

Southern Oregon

Syrah-Grenache

Simple Machine

Paul Gregutt

@paulgwine

Simple Machine 2013 The Vector Syrah-Grenache (Rogue Valley)

Chile

Racy and tight-bodied red wine, with a strained, herbal set of aromas and a high-acid, razor's-edge palate of lively red fruit flavors and an offset of drying oak. Too generic and tough on the cheeks to tip the scale.

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10

Rapel Valley

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Carmenère

Carmen

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Spain

Apple, peach and melon aromas are fresh and easy to like. This has a pure palate, with citric and malic acidity offset by pulpy weight. Peach and apricot flavors finish long, and overall this should maintain its good shape over the next year.

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88

16

Galicia

Rías Baixas

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Albariño

Licia

Michael Schachner

@wineschach

Licia 2014 Albariño (Rías Baixas)

Chile

Muddled and earthy, with staunch aromas of leather, aged cheese and generic black fruits. The palate has life and kick, but the flavors are simple, dilute and herbal. Finishes with mild bitterness and black pepper.

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84

10

Central Valley

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Cabernet Sauvignon

Terrapura

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US

This is a toasty, tasty, forward and easy-drinking Pinot Noir. Flavors of black cherry soda, cola and light toast are front and center, and the finish comes on clean and refreshing.

Barrel Select Cuvée

89

14

Oregon

Willamette Valley

Pinot Noir

Stone Wolf

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US

Intoxicating aromas of lychee, rose petal, white cherry and caramelized sugar are offset by a modicum of fresh dill. It tastes full and slightly oily, typical of the varietal, with soft acids and a touch of bitterness. The finish tapers off with notes of flower and citrus Creamsicle.

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87

20

Virginia

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Gewürztraminer

White Hall

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White Hall 2010 Gewurztraminer (Virginia)

US

A huge, ripe, opulent wine, rich in orange, butter, peach, honey and spice flavors. Shows great depth and power, yet finishes thoroughly dry and crisp. Should develop bottle complexities over the next six years. Blended with 15% Roussanne.

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90

20

California

Santa Ynez Valley

Central Coast

Marsanne

Qupé

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Qupé 2010 Marsanne (Santa Ynez Valley)

Italy

Fermented and aged in clay amphorae, this dark, delicious wine opens with earthy aromas of tilled soil, ripe black-skinned fruit, Alpine herbs and a whiff of pine. The concentrated yet almost weightless palate doles out juicy black cherry, blackberry, mineral and anise alongside silky, smooth tannins. The purity of the fruit is striking.

Morei

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50

Northeastern Italy

Vigneti delle Dolomiti

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Teroldego

Foradori

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US

This Fiddletown Zin has a sweet graham cracker and marshmallow quality about it, soft and round in the middle, and a finish that's long and a touch green.

E Estate

86

22

California

Fiddletown

Sierra Foothills

Zinfandel

Easton

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Italy

This vineyard-designate Extra Dry Prosecco offers a steady delivery of mineral notes that stand in nice juxtaposition to the wine's natural sweetness and fruitiness. Those drying notes of talc and flint persist to the very end.

Vigneti del Fait Extra Dry

87

20

Veneto

Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore

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Glera

Scandolera

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Italy

This silky Rosso offers a lean, compact mouthfeel and intense aromas of red fruit, smoked almond, black olive and sour cherry. There's a savory note of cured meat on the finish.

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87

23

Tuscany

Rosso di Montalcino

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Sangiovese Grosso

Máté

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Máté 2009 Rosso di Montalcino

Argentina

The Oak Cask in the name is evident in the bacon, vanilla and creamy berry aromas that open things up. The palate, however, is fairly acidic, making the fruit taste bright and feel zesty. Flavors of cherry and plum are distinctly red in character, and the finish is quick and lean.

Oak Cask

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13

Mendoza Province

Mendoza

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Syrah

Trapiche

Michael Schachner

@wineschach

Trapiche 2007 Oak Cask Syrah (Mendoza)

Chile

There's a sea of basic Cabernet that comes out of Chile every year. This is very much one of the generic, forgettable ones. Expect light cherry and cassis aromas and flavors, and a mouthfeel that's mildly acidic and scratchy.

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Maipo Valley

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Cabernet Sauvignon

Carmen

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US

Kathie Lee Gifford teams with Monterey County's Scheid Vineyards for this wine, which features 42% Merlot, 25% Petite Sirah, 12% Syrah and 10% Petit Verdot. There's a mix of iron, coffee and crushed, dried violet on the Old World-leaning nose. The herbal elegance continues on the palate, with dried oregano seasoning the dark black and blue fruit elements.

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91

20

California

Monterey

Central Coast

Red Blend

Gifft

Matt Kettmann

@mattkettmann

Gifft 2011 Red (Monterey)

US

This is a dry, tannic and somewhat earthy Merlot. The structure is impeccably elegant, and there's a wealth of herb-infused blackberry and currant fruit flavor that makes it rewarding.

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26

California

Napa Valley

Napa

Merlot

Clos du Val

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Portugal

This ripe, bold wine is rich in black fruits. They cushion the naturally prominent tannins of Cabernet Sauvignon and Touriga Nacional that form part of the blend. It is a solid effort, juicy and ready to drink.

Terra Brava

86

10

Alentejano

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Portuguese Red

Perescuma

Roger Voss

@vossroger

Perescuma 2014 Terra Brava Red (Alentejano)

Germany

This wine boasts intense and pure aromas of pear and pineapple, then adds notes of melon and dried spices on the palate. Medium in body and slightly sweet, with a short, crisp finish. Imported by Valckenberg International, Inc.

RK QbA

87

13

Mosel-Saar-Ruwer

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Riesling

Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt

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US

A Cabernet of considerable heft, showing the big-time tannins the mountain is known for. Below them are very rich blackberry, blueberry, cassis and mineral flavors, leading to a dry, spicy finish. A bit hard and difficult now, but should hit its stride starting in 2012.

Estate

90

60

California

Howell Mountain

Napa

Cabernet Sauvignon

Bravante

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France

This ripe, rich wine is full of fruit. Sweet tannins have merged with the blackberry fruits, making it structured and dense. Spice, balancing acidity and a dark, firm aftertaste all promise further aging. Drink from 2018.

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28

France Other

Corse

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Red Blend

Clos Venturi

Roger Voss

@vossroger

Clos Venturi 2014 Red (Corse)

US

This is Wine Guerilla's most costly Zin and also their best, most Zinny one. It's textbook Dry Creek Valley. Dry, rich and high in alcohol but balanced, it offers waves of grilled wild berry, mocha, red licorice, raisin, cinnamon and nutmeg flavors, wrapped into gorgeous tannins.

Coffaro Vineyards Old Vine

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35

California

Dry Creek Valley

Sonoma

Zinfandel

Wine Guerrilla

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US

A crisp mix of black cherry, iron filings, moist earth, and dry, dry tannins, it needs more time in bottle and cellar to flesh out. But all the right pieces are already in place.

Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Reserve

91

45

Washington

Red Mountain

Columbia Valley

Bordeaux-style Red Blend

Tamarack Cellars

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Turkey

This lightly pressed white version of an indigenous red grape is pale-straw in color, with a nose of lemon. It is slightly stiff on the palate, with flavors of lemon and peach and a refreshing, almost effervescent finish.

Blanc de Noirs

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24

Thrace

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Papaskarasi

Chamlija

Mike DeSimone

@worldwineguys

Chamlija 2015 Blanc de Noirs Papaskarasi (Thrace)

US

Notes of honey and baked apple waft curiously amid white floral aromas on this semisweet Riesling. The perfume can be a tad cloying, competing with sweet lychee and pink grapefruit flavors on the palate, but white tea on the finish adds elegance and restraint.

Semi-Sweet

84

15

New York

Finger Lakes

Riesling

Penguin Bay

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Spain

Seems more earthy and damp than you might expect, with minerally notes. Sort of fiery and rugged on the palate, with tough tannins and only modest roundness and richness for a reserva-level wine from a good vintage. Shows some bitter chocolate on the finish. Needs another year in bottle to show better.

Reserva

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Northern Spain

Ribera del Duero

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Tempranillo

Protos

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Italy

Made by the energetic and totally enthused Lorenzo Zonin, this beautiful wine shows all the potential and charisma of this young, passionate winemaker. A pure expression of Petit Verdot, the wine is inky black with determined aromas of blackberry, plum, exotic spice and leather. It feels warm, thick and firm on the long finish.

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30

Tuscany

Toscana

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Petit Verdot

Podere San Cristoforo

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US

You'll find lovely, complex flavors of raspberries, cherries, red currants, spices and smoky vanilla notes from oak in this dry, pleasant wine. It's also very tart, biting into the palate with a cut of acidity, which seems to be a trait of the vintage. Good now, if a little direct.

Fiddlestix Vineyard

88

44

California

Sta. Rita Hills

Central Coast

Pinot Noir

Pali

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US

In the aromas are some organic, composty notes, some violets, and plenty of purple fruits. This wine has extra grip in the mouth, drying tannins, quite ripe and polished, and elevated with beautifully ripe fruit. Veins of licorice and black olive run into the finish.

Clifton

92

25

Washington

Wahluke Slope

Columbia Valley

Syrah

K Vintners

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US

A sound, ordinary wine, lusty in rich tannins and acidity, and with berry, tobacco, earth and spice flavors that finish with ripe fruitiness.

Vino de la Familia

85

20

California

California Other

Red Blend

Page Springs

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Page Springs 2007 Vino de la Familia Red (California)

US

A blend of five diverse red grapes, this lightly fruity quaffer is almost invisible as far as flavor is concerned. It hits the tongue and vanishes.

Cascade Terrace Red

80

17

Oregon

Rogue Valley

Southern Oregon

Red Blend

Agate Ridge

Paul Gregutt

@paulgwine

Agate Ridge 2007 Cascade Terrace Red Red (Rogue Valley)

US

Honeysuckle and white peach show on the nose of this bottling from the region's longtime Rhône producer. It's a simple and straightforward take on the grape, with dried white peach, lemon-lime candy and apple-peel flavors, wrapped up with buzzing acidity and grippy texture.

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88

18

California

Santa Ynez Valley

Central Coast

Viognier

Zaca Mesa

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US

This fruit-forward, elegant wine offers gentle flavors of strawberry and cherry, with a lightly candied aspect. It's like a cherry lollipop, with a lingering, slightly earthy finish.

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89

48

Oregon

Willamette Valley

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Pinot Noir

Big Table Farm

Paul Gregutt

@paulgwine

Big Table Farm 2013 Pinot Noir

US

Smells, feels and tastes raw and harsh, a common wine partially rescued by candied berry flavors.

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12

California

California Other

Merlot

Vinum

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US

A little rugged in tannins, but nicely dry and crisp in acidity, with rich, forward cherry, boysenberry, cranberry and cola flavors, accented with a hint of toasty oak. An easy, elegant wine to drink now.

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19

California

Santa Barbara County

Central Coast

Syrah

Hocus Pocus

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Italy

This wine has sweet cherry flavors, accented with toast and bacon fat notes. Tannins are soft, and there's an herbal note on the finish. Bring on the pasta. Imported by Brown-Forman Corp.

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87

9

Sicily & Sardinia

Sicilia

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Nero d'Avola

Bolla

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US

Made from free-run juice, this offers aromas of dried cherries, dessicated watermelon and clove. Plummy fruits and sour cherry show on the palate.

Rose of

86

12

California

Sta. Rita Hills

Central Coast

Pinot Noir

Wedell Cellars

Matt Kettmann

@mattkettmann

Wedell Cellars 2014 Rose of Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills)

US

The addition of some Zinfandel to the Syrah, Grenache and Petite Sirah gives the wine firm tannins and a Zinny pepperiness. Otherwise, it's a fairly standard, warm climate red wine ripe in blackberries, prunes and chocolate.

Laity

84

42

California

Paso Robles

Central Coast

Red Blend

Guyomar

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US

Pure varietal and 100% stainless steel fermented, this continues winemaker Mike Scott's winning streak with his white wines. Along with citrus and sweet grass come pretty floral accents, and hints of powdered sugar, though the wine is quite dry. Great natural acid keeps it vivid and lively on the palate.

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88

10

Washington

Columbia Valley (WA)

Columbia Valley

Sauvignon Blanc

Lone Canary

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France

This is a beautifully perfumed wine, ripe with black fruits and generous with its tannins and acidity. It comes from a one-acre parcel called Le Vivier which has 70-year-old vines. It is concentrated, dense and with aging potential. Drink from 2018.

Le Vivier

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22

Beaujolais

Fleurie

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Gamay

Yohan Lardy

Roger Voss

@vossroger

Yohan Lardy 2015 Le Vivier (Fleurie)

US

This has an extraordinarily-high level of residual sugar, giving it a very sweet, honeyed taste. The flavors are of pure golden apricots, with accents of tangerines, buttered toast and vanilla cream. While it's not overly complex, it offers plenty of rich pleasure.

Trust Winery Limited

88

65

California

Mendocino Ridge

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Chardonnay

Stephen & Walker

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Stephen & Walker 2010 Trust Winery Limited Chardonnay (Mendocino Ridge)

US

It's labeled Cabernet Sauvignon, but includes both Syrah and Mourvèdre in the blend, along with Cab Franc and Petit Verdot. Unusual, but it works, creating a jammy wine with voluptuous black cherry and cassis fruit. The aging in French oak contributes Bourbon barrel highlights, and the tannins are ripe and nicely proportioned.

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93

44

Washington

Walla Walla Valley (WA)

Columbia Valley

Cabernet Sauvignon

Woodward Canyon

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US

This varietal wine is toasty in caramelized oak and richly interwoven with flavors and aromas of pencil shavings, plum and black currant. Grippy, with a velvety texture, it provides structure and power in equal parts.

Estate Grown Cave Fermented

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115

California

Napa Valley

Napa

Cabernet Franc

Jarvis

Virginie Boone

@vboone

Jarvis 2013 Estate Grown Cave Fermented Cabernet Franc (Napa Valley)