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US	Ripe berry, subtle herb and slight earth notes combine to produce an elegant, complex wine with beautiful balance. The palate offers solid flavors and texture and the wine finishes well, with decent length and berry, cocoa and toast elements. Best Buy.	Family Selection	88	12	California	California	California Other	Merlot	Trinchero	null	null	null
New Zealand	One of NZ's first Sauvignon producers has turned out a commendable wine in 2009, offering classic grassy-herbal aromas and expressive pineapple and herb flavors. It's crisply focused and tight, just falling off a little on the finish. Drink now.	null	87	12	Marlborough	null	null	Sauvignon Blanc	Matua Valley	Joe Czerwinski	@JoeCz	Matua Valley 2009 Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough)
Italy	Black cherry, underbrush and tilled soil aromas lead the nose of this blend of 70% Sangiovese, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Merlot. The polished yet firmly tannic palate delivers dark plum, cake spice and white pepper flavors. Enjoy through 2019.	Santa Cristina a Mezzana	89	18	Tuscany	Carmignano	null	Red Blend	Il Sassolo	null	null	null
US	Though just 12% alcohol, this wine is ripe and vibrant, with a thrilling bouquet of violets, cranberries and fresh herbs. Light and delicate, perfectly balanced and complex, with a whiff of chocolate in the finish.	Carter Vineyard	90	50	Oregon	Eola-Amity Hills	Willamette Valley	Pinot Noir	Ken Wright	null	null	null
New Zealand	The 2015 version of this wine has scored big in New Zealand wine competitions, but this vintage is best consumed soon. It still retains a lovely, slightly creamy texture, but the aromas and flavors are trending toward sweet peas and green tomatoes. Drink up.	null	85	15	Marlborough	null	null	Sauvignon Blanc	Starborough	Joe Czerwinski	@JoeCz	Starborough 2014 Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough)
Italy	Made with old vines, this soulful red opens with aromas of ripe black-skinned fruit, game, baked earth, wild herb and a smoky note. The ripe, round palate doles out ripe black plum, black cherry, grilled rosemary and wild fennel alongside solid, velvety tannins. Concentrated and accessible, it will offer several more years of sheer drinking pleasure. Drink through 2021.	Essentija	91	30	Sicily & Sardinia	Isola dei Nuraghi	null	Bovale	Pala	Kerin O’Keefe	@kerinokeefe	Pala 2011 Essentija Bovale (Isola dei Nuraghi)
Austria	Delicious notions of ripe greengages haunt the nose, alongside fragrant orange peel. The palate is still taut and tight, sprightly and streamlined, as if powered and propelled forward by invisible citrus force. There is such drive and precision here, you almost feel movement and speed. The finish is clean but clearly this is for the longer run. It will take bottle age for this to reveal its scented, fruit-laden core. Drink 2022–2040.	Steinmassel Reserve	95	55	Kamptal	null	null	Riesling	Bründlmayer	Anne Krebiehl MW	@AnneInVino	Bründlmayer 2015 Steinmassel Reserve Riesling (Kamptal)
US	This wine sources this rare variety from Saralee's Vineyard in the heart of the appellation. Meaty strawberry meets refreshing acidity and ample structure, taming the big boldness of flavor, all while remaining light and bright in the glass.	null	90	35	California	Russian River Valley	Sonoma	Tannat	Y Rousseau	Virginie Boone	@vboone	Y Rousseau 2014 Tannat (Russian River Valley)
US	Nice black cherry and black currant fruit flavors are wrapped in a casing of stone and earth. This wine seems to be holding itself back, perhaps just in need of further cellaring, certainly requiring decanting. It's compact, elegant and well balanced, but shy. A pleasing streak of truffle elevates the finish.	Estate Vineyard	90	60	Oregon	Dundee Hills	Willamette Valley	Pinot Noir	Lange	Paul Gregutt	@paulgwine	Lange 2008 Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills)
France	This is a lightly fruity wine with attractive acidity and citrus and apricot flavors. It is light and lively, fresh and crisp. There is a just a touch of spice and pepper at the end. Drink now.	Brigue Vin de Provence	84	10	Provence	Côtes de Provence	null	Rosé	Château de Brigue	Roger Voss	@vossroger	Château de Brigue 2016 Brigue Vin de Provence Rosé (Côtes de Provence)
US	Thin in orange, apricot and vanilla flavors, with soft acidity, this Chardonnay is okay for big parties and fast food.	null	82	15	California	Paso Robles	Central Coast	Chardonnay	Picnic at Pomar Junction	null	null	null
Germany	Sunny yellow peaches, apples and nuts perfume this bright lemon-fresh Weissburgunder, or Pinot Blanc. A whisper of herbs lends savoriness to crisp apple, pear and citrus flavors on the palate. It's a straightforward yet refreshing and elegant wine.	Trocken	88	19	Rheinhessen	null	null	Weissburgunder	Thörle	null	null	null
France	89-91. Barrel sample. There is a good balance here between the ripe blackberry fruits and the solid tannins. This wine shows new wood and a touch of green flavor.	Barrel Sample	90	null	Bordeaux	Graves	null	Bordeaux-style Red Blend	Château de Chantegrive	Roger Voss	@vossroger	Château de Chantegrive 2011 Barrel Sample (Graves)
US	All varietal, this wine is a blend of Scooteney Flats, Kiona and Canyons vineyards. Aromas of exotic spices, clove and purple fruit lead to elegant supple flavors that linger. It still needs time to fully blossom.	null	92	40	Washington	Red Mountain	Columbia Valley	Malbec	Fidelitas	Sean P. Sullivan	@wawinereport	Fidelitas 2013 Malbec (Red Mountain)
US	Made from certified biodynamic grapes and the Musqué clone, this is crisp with a creamy texture and a long finish. Tasting of brioche, lemon chiffon and wood, it screams out for seafood.	Musqué Clone	87	29	California	Mendocino	Mendocino/Lake Counties	Sauvignon Blanc	Jeriko	null	null	null
New Zealand	A lean, herbal Sauvignon Blanc, with gently pungent aromas and flavors that verge on being vegetal, but finish with plenty of verve and crisp acids.	null	86	15	Marlborough	null	null	Sauvignon Blanc	Discovery	null	null	null
US	Fruity and bright in acidity, this Pinot tastes like liquid raspberry and cherry jam, sprinkled with cocoa and cinnamon, and sweetened with a spoon of white sugar. Drink now.	null	85	32	California	Edna Valley	Central Coast	Pinot Noir	Kynsi	null	null	null
Portugal	This wine is dry and structured, with fresh acidity. It is perfumed by red berry and cherry aromas and an attractive touch of spice. The aftertaste is crisp, light and fruity, ending sweet.	Eirados Late Bottled Vintage	88	null	Port	null	null	Port	Quinta Santa Eufemia	Roger Voss	@vossroger	Quinta Santa Eufemia 2010 Eirados Late Bottled Vintage (Port)
Argentina	Grainy oak and green aromas rest on top of generic red-fruit scents. This feels chunky, blocky and tannic, with herbaceous medicinal flavors of tomato, oak resin and green herbs. A spicy saucy-tasting finish holds onto the wine's minty green herbal essence.	Gran Reserve	84	22	Mendoza Province	Luján de Cuyo	null	Cabernet Sauvignon	Loscano	null	null	null
France	A ripe and fruity wine, very typical of the vintage. There's a strong stalky black currant character, with some dry tannins and wood flavors. The aftertaste, though, comes right back to fruit and juicy acidity.	null	85	35	Bordeaux	Bordeaux Supérieur	null	Bordeaux-style Red Blend	Château Bois de Rolland	null	null	null
Italy	The nose on this Prosecco is very dry and mineral-driven although you do get some fruit tones and dried flowers at the back. The wine has a more linear, less fruity approach and ends with a nutty almond note.	Extra Dry	87	17	Veneto	Prosecco di Conegliano	null	Prosecco	Canella	null	null	null
US	From a tiny vineyard in St. Helena, a soft, superripe, extracted Cab whose currant and cherry flavors are so fruity, they veer into chocolate fudge. The wine is dry, with supportive tannins.	Bisou	87	60	California	Napa Valley	Napa	Cabernet Sauvignon	James Johnson	null	null	null
US	Flat, disjointed and aggressively oaky flavors all but cover up the hints of tropical/pineapple fruit. There's an undertone of gummy plastic through the finish.	null	83	10	Washington	Columbia Valley (WA)	Columbia Valley	Chardonnay	Duck Pond	null	null	null
US	Two-thirds Merlot with the rest made up of near equal parts of the other four Bordeaux varieties, this wine opens with aromas of toast, spice, plum, licorice, herbs and red and black fruit. The black-fruit flavors are fresh and exquisitely balanced, with a finish that persists.	Sur La Mer	91	38	Washington	Columbia Valley (WA)	Columbia Valley	Bordeaux-style Red Blend	William Church	Sean P. Sullivan	@wawinereport	William Church 2012 Sur La Mer Red (Columbia Valley (WA))
US	A new offering from the country's largest producer of Rieslings, this fits an emerging off-dry category, with 11% alcohol and 4.7% residual sugar. It's a slightly sweeter companion to the winery's popular Columbia Valley bottling, with more of the honey and tea, less of the cool fruit flavors.	Harvest Select	87	9	Washington	Columbia Valley (WA)	Columbia Valley	Riesling	Chateau Ste. Michelle	Paul Gregutt	@paulgwine	Chateau Ste. Michelle 2009 Harvest Select Riesling (Columbia Valley (WA))
Portugal	An impressive wine that shrugs off the alcohol in favor of superrich fruit, intense and integrated tannins and an excellent aging potential. The wine is solid, packed with juicy black fruits. It needs at least four years.	Reserva	91	19	Alentejano	null	null	Portuguese Red	Terra d'Alter	null	null	null
Australia	Mitolo's top Shiraz offering from 2007 is its Savitar bottling, from McLaren Vale. This full-bodied, creamy, lush, expansive wine features aromas of toast and vanilla upfront, followed by mixed berries that seem to grow in intensity with every sip. Drink now-2020.	Savitar	93	75	South Australia	McLaren Vale	null	Shiraz	Mitolo	null	null	null
France	This is typical of the light, floating style of Perrier-Jouët. There is richness and a soft finish from a relatively high dosage, but the wine is also elegant, leaving flavors of orange peel and a touch of toast. Imported by Allied Domecq Wines USA.	Grand Brut	89	49	Champagne	Champagne	null	Champagne Blend	Perrier Jouët	null	null	null
France	A cherry-fresh wine that's so full of fruit that its structure becomes secondary. A dry edge of tannin supports the fruit and acidity, making this wine so drinkable now.	null	88	20	Loire Valley	Menetou-Salon	null	Pinot Noir	Domaine de l'Hermitage	null	null	null
France	With just a touch of tannin, this big-selling Beaujolais-Villages has both weight and richness. Most of all, it has bright red fruits, a hint of spice and crisp acidity.	null	84	null	Beaujolais	Beaujolais-Villages	null	Gamay	Georges Duboeuf	null	null	null
Italy	This robust wine opens with aromas of red berry, tilled earth, dark baking spice and a balsamic note. The ripe, hearty palate delivers syrupy black cherry, juicy raspberry, clove and anisette alongside firm tannins. Despite the tannic structure, the dense fruit and warmth of alcohol make it already almost accessible. Drink 2017–2026.	Camilla	91	43	Piedmont	Barolo	null	Nebbiolo	Grimaldi Bruna	Kerin O’Keefe	@kerinokeefe	Grimaldi Bruna 2011 Camilla (Barolo)
Italy	Aromas of toasted oak, vanilla and a confectionary note lead the nose while the palate offers mature Golden Delicious apple, butterscotch and walnut skin alongside bracing acidity.	Mongris Riserva	88	30	Northeastern Italy	Collio	null	Pinot Grigio	Marco Felluga	Kerin O’Keefe	@kerinokeefe	Marco Felluga 2012 Mongris Riserva Pinot Grigio (Collio)
US	A good, rich, savory Merlot, although it's a little excessive in ripeness, offering sweet cherry jam and milk chocolate flavors. Tasty, but too expensive for what you get.	Limited Selection	87	38	California	Santa Ynez Valley	Central Coast	Merlot	Gainey	null	null	null
US	Here is another gem from the Two Vines lineup. Clean, fresh-tasting, varietal flavors show grapefruit and melon front and center. A hint of residual sugar (less than 1%) thickens the mid-palate and softens the acids. The wine retains its herbaceous, penetrating, vivacious character.	Two Vines	87	8	Washington	Columbia Valley (WA)	Columbia Valley	Sauvignon Blanc	Columbia Crest	null	null	null
Argentina	Crimson in color but also translucent, with a candied, slightly green nose. Overall this is a simple quaffer with no excess weight and reasonably good flavors of berry and plum. Bland on the finish, but for $4 who's caring about finish?	Red	84	4	Mendoza Province	Mendoza	null	Malbec-Syrah	Broke Ass	Michael Schachner	@wineschach	Broke Ass 2009 Red Malbec-Syrah (Mendoza)
Australia	For such a young wine, this seems surprisingly developed—or maybe it's just riper than usual. It may lack in bracing lemon-lime department, but hints of apple blossoms and tropical fruit turn spicy and a bit apricot-like on the long finish.	Individual Vineyard Selection Dry	89	17	South Australia	Eden Valley	null	Riesling	Pewsey Vale	null	null	null
Italy	Almond, toast, vanilla bean and other oak-related aromas drive the nose of this vibrant Riserva from one of the most beautiful estates in Radda-in-Chianti. The wine has good harmony in the mouth where the natural fruit shines through and is powered by the wine's smooth structure and polished tannins.	Riserva Croce	89	null	Tuscany	Chianti Classico	null	Sangiovese	Terrabianca	null	null	null
Italy	This opens with subtle aromas of dark berry, tobacco and exotic spice. The vibrant palate is more expressive, delivering a core of juicy black cherry accented by notes of raspberry, white pepper, vanilla, licorice and savory herb. This finessed wine is still young, but structured with tightly knit, yet fine-grained tannins. Drink 2016–2025.	Badia a Passignano Gran Selezione	94	60	Tuscany	Chianti Classico	null	Sangiovese	Marchesi Antinori	Kerin O’Keefe	@kerinokeefe	Marchesi Antinori 2010 Badia a Passignano Gran Selezione (Chianti Classico)
Portugal	From vines on the cool plateau above the Douro, this is a fresh and fruity wine. Light wood-aging is just noticeable, giving a little spice to the textured, steely fruit. Crisp apples and pink grapefruit offer freshness. The wine could age more, so drink from end of 2015.	Reserva	89	13	Douro	null	null	Portuguese White	Quinta de Porrais	Roger Voss	@vossroger	Quinta de Porrais 2012 Reserva White (Douro)
France	With firm tannins and a solid texture, this rich wine has delicious juicy black fruits and dry tannins. It's delicious now, but it will also improve and evolve with time. Drink from 2016.	Cuvée Sarah	87	15	Bordeaux	Bordeaux Supérieur	null	Bordeaux-style Red Blend	Château Petit-Freylon	null	null	null
Argentina	Medicinal, soupy and not fully clicking. The nose is fishy and the palate has a grating feel and flavors of dried fruits, cola and caramel. Finishes with a toffee-like sweetness and wayward buttery flavors.	null	83	14	Mendoza Province	Mendoza	null	Malbec	Cinco Sentidos	Michael Schachner	@wineschach	Cinco Sentidos 2006 Malbec (Mendoza)
Chile	Very aromatic, to the point of being flowery. The palate is sweet and dense, with a heavy, round mouthfeel and candied mango, melon and applesauce flavors. Finishes just pure enough, with weight and pith entering the fray. Don't wait long to drink.	Reserva	85	14	Limarí Valley	null	null	Viognier	Los Molles	Michael Schachner	@wineschach	Los Molles 2010 Reserva Viognier (Limarí Valley)
US	From a cool section of the appellation, this wine delivers bursts of white pepper and violets on the nose. Dark in color and fierce in aromatics, it continues with a lovely balance of cherry and leather on the palate, alongside juicy, high-toned acidity. Enjoy now or for years to come.	Dutton Ranch Cherry Ridge Vineyard	94	50	California	Russian River Valley	Sonoma	Syrah	Dutton-Goldfield	null	null	null
France	Big and firm, the tannins dark and dominant, this is a wine in transition from fruity to mature. The structure, spice, dried fruits and chocolate is emerging at the moment. Give it 2–3 years for its impressive character to open.	null	90	40	Bordeaux	Saint-Émilion	null	Bordeaux-style Red Blend	Château de Ferrand	null	null	null
Italy	Moma is a Sangiovese-based wine with elements of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot that lend structure and softness respectively. The nose boasts ripe fruit and loads of oak driven spice, vanilla, clove and cinnamon.	Moma	88	null	Central Italy	Rubicone	null	Red Blend	Umberto Cesari	null	null	null
France	An attractive pale rosé color leads to a wine that is made from organically grown grapes. It is fruity with spice and tangerine zest. Red-currant flavors provide acidity and a crisp aftertaste. Drink now	Vendanges Manuelles	86	12	Provence	Côtes de Provence	null	Rosé	Château la Tour de l'Evêque	Roger Voss	@vossroger	Château la Tour de l'Evêque 2016 Vendanges Manuelles Rosé (Côtes de Provence)
Australia	Tannic and extracted, with gritty tannins and dark, almost dried fruit. This is powerful stuff, framed by hints of brown sugar and baking spices. Try pairing it against char-grilled steak or lamb.	null	89	25	Victoria	Bendigo	null	Shiraz	Balgownie Estate	Joe Czerwinski	@JoeCz	Balgownie Estate 2013 Shiraz (Bendigo)
Portugal	This LBV has many of the structural hallmarks of a fine Vintage. The extra wood aging has smoothed the tannins to make a perfumed, ripe wine. Dried fruits mingle with red fruits and acidity to give a rich wine that is ready to drink.	Late Bottled Vintage	89	30	Port	null	null	Port	Poças	Roger Voss	@vossroger	Poças 2012 Late Bottled Vintage (Port)
US	This is one big wine; and in our opinion it's largely overdone. When butter and burnt toast dominate fruit, it's not going to be perceived as being varietally correct, and most tasters will probably struggle to peg it as SB. From a flavor perspective, it's chock full of banana, baked apples and wood. The finish is resinous and thick. Call it a ripe case of more being less.	null	85	29	California	Chalk Hill	Sonoma	Sauvignon Blanc	Chalk Hill	null	null	Chalk Hill 1999 Sauvignon Blanc (Chalk Hill)
US	The thing to know about this wine is it's a little sweet and also a little soft. The flavors are lovely, suggesting apricots, peaches, Meyer lemons and honeysuckle flowers.	null	84	11	California	Mendocino	Mendocino/Lake Counties	Chenin Blanc	Husch	null	null	null
Romania	This young Cabernet has aromas of black plum, vanilla and a big bowl of freshly picked blackberries. There are flavors of black fruits and freshly ground black pepper in the midpalate, with good acidity on the finish.	Dreamfish	85	7	Viile Timisului	null	null	Cabernet Sauvignon	Cramele Recas	Jeff Jenssen	@worldwineguys	Cramele Recas 2013 Dreamfish Cabernet Sauvignon (Viile Timisului)
US	This wine is plush, with aromas of blueberry, blackberry and cranberry. There are also hints of sage and red currant on the nose. The palate has more cranberry—but a bit sour—along with tart cherry and charred oak, all framed by astringent tannins and mouthwatering acidity. The finish is flavorful, but short.	Rooster	84	28	Virginia	Virginia	null	Bordeaux-style Red Blend	Veramar	Carrie Dykes	null	Veramar NV Rooster Red (Virginia)
Spain	Aromas of tree bark, braised turnip and smoky black plum are rooty. This feels gritty and borderline astringent due to massive drying tannins. Savory earthy tarry blackberry flavors end with a hard tannic clamp. Drink this hefty brute from 2018 through 2035.	Ángel	92	55	Northern Spain	Ribera del Duero	null	Tinto Fino	Arrocal	Michael Schachner	@wineschach	Arrocal 2012 Ángel (Ribera del Duero)
Italy	Made with the native grape Nerello Mascalese, this structured wine opens with aromas of coffee, espresso, black berries and subtle oak. The palate offers up ripe black cherry and licorice, alongside bracing tannins and evident alcohol.	Feudo Rosso	89	40	Sicily & Sardinia	Etna	null	Nerello Mascalese	Girolamo Russo	Kerin O’Keefe	@kerinokeefe	Girolamo Russo 2011 Feudo Rosso (Etna)
France	Solid and tannic, this is a full-bodied wine with potential. Ripe fruits are dense and juicy. With both structure and fruit, this wine will develop well. Drink from 2017.	En Combe Roy	88	null	Burgundy	Fixin	null	Pinot Noir	Domaine Alain Jeanniard	null	null	null
Italy	This base Barolo from the Antinori estate in Piedmont delivers a blast of bold flavors such as chocolate fudge, mature blackberry, spice and sweet fruit preserves. It earns high marks for the thickness and roundness of its mouthfeel and ends with a bright note of sweet berry fruit.	null	90	55	Piedmont	Barolo	null	Nebbiolo	Prunotto	null	null	Prunotto 2004 Barolo
France	Very dense, this wine has some bitter extract and layers of wood that give it a very firm structure. While there is acidity, the wine also has a dark character that is hard and powerful. It is likely always to be a solid wine. Drink from 2020.	null	92	null	Burgundy	Grands-Echezeaux	null	Pinot Noir	Henri de Villamont	Roger Voss	@vossroger	Henri de Villamont 2012 Grands-Echezeaux
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
US	Very unusual to get a newly released Cabernet from the 2004 vintage, especially one this good, at this price. At age six, it's fully mellow, with a silky mouthfeel framing flavors of cherries and blackberries that are starting to dry out and sweeten. There are also developing notes of mushrooms and earth. What a bargain, but only 800 cases were produced.	null	93	25	California	Napa Valley	Napa	Cabernet Sauvignon	Philippe-Lorraine	null	null	null
Italy	Extraordinary intensity and complexity make this a true standout. The Ovello cru excels in excellent vintages like 2004. This is a polished and pristine wine with a noticeable mineral layer that adds a delicate touch. Tannins and acidity are abundant and the wine culminates with a blast of cooling menthol. Drink after 2018.	Ovello	94	68	Piedmont	Barbaresco	null	Nebbiolo	Cantina del Pino	null	null	null
France	Pale-colored Pinot Noir that has a jammy character, this is a red fruit flavored wine that is developing fast. It has rounded tannins and a soft texture. Drink from 2015.	null	84	29	Loire Valley	Sancerre	null	Pinot Noir	Dauny Père et Fils	Roger Voss	@vossroger	Dauny Père et Fils 2013 Sancerre
France	Produced by consultant Pascal Chatonnet, this is basic Saint-Emilion with attitude. Spicy new wood, rich, bitter chocolate flavors and superripe berry fruits are kept in order by the acidity and the dense core of dry tannins.	null	89	null	Bordeaux	Saint-Émilion	null	Bordeaux-style Red Blend	Château l'Archange	Roger Voss	@vossroger	Château l'Archange 2004 Saint-Émilion
Chile	A solid blast of tropical and green fruits rises from the glass. The palate is sharp and citric at first, and then it opens and evolves to show grapefruit, lemon and tangerine flavors. If you like a crisp, steely style of Sauvignon, then give this refreshing wine a shot.	Reserva	87	10	Casablanca Valley	null	null	Sauvignon Blanc	Chilcas	Michael Schachner	@wineschach	Chilcas 2007 Reserva Sauvignon Blanc (Casablanca Valley)
US	Heavy, sweet and super-oaky, like a liquid infusion of buttered popcorn, pineapple jam and vanilla meringue. Will appeal to many, but purists will find it heavy-handed and manipulated.	Proximus	84	56	California	Carneros	Napa-Sonoma	Chardonnay	Adastra	null	null	Adastra 2006 Proximus Chardonnay (Carneros)
US	From a blend of very low-cropped pinot clones, this expressively fruity wine jumps with strawberry, raspberry, cherry and plum fruits, hints of mineral and a tight streak of tannic beetroot. Complex, youthful and engaging effort.	Estate Cuvée	90	32	Oregon	Willamette Valley	Willamette Valley	Pinot Noir	Maysara	null	null	null
France	Crisp and grassy, this is a classic herbaceous Sancerre. It is tight, bright and full of citrus fruits. Grapefruit dominates, cut through with acidity and the freshest aftertaste. Drink now.	null	86	null	Loire Valley	Sancerre	null	Sauvignon Blanc	Domaine de Bellecours	Roger Voss	@vossroger	Domaine de Bellecours 2013 Sancerre
US	Lithe and slick, this has broad apple flavors and loose acids.	Acte 12 of Sixteen Nineteen	83	18	Virginia	Virginia	null	Chardonnay	The Williamsburg Winery	null	null	null
Argentina	Clean, cedary and dynamic, with fine black-fruit aromas on the nose. The palate has a full, layered texture that impresses, while the flavors of black cherry, blackberry and boysenberry carry toasty, dark, chocolaty accents. Savory and warm on the finish, with lots of power. A blend of 75% Malbec with 20% Tempranillo and 5% Syrah.	Reserva	91	16	Mendoza Province	Mendoza	null	Red Blend	Ca' de Calle	null	null	null
Italy	Elegance is the operative word here. This well-balanced Vino Nobile doles out cherry, spice, leather and dried tobacco in equal measure. The wine's natural acidity also does a nice job of meeting the tannins and structure.	Nocio dei Boscarelli	89	34	Tuscany	Vino Nobile di Montepulciano	null	Prugnolo Gentile	Boscarelli	null	null	null
US	A brilliant Chardonnay, bone dry and crisp in acidity. Almost lean in citrus and mineral flavors, but on further inspection shows complex layers of toast, honeysuckle, peach and stone, with a deft touch of new oak. Feels weighty and important, and finishes wonderfully dry.	Rosemary's Vineyard	94	46	California	Arroyo Grande Valley	Central Coast	Chardonnay	Talley	null	null	Talley 2009 Rosemary's Vineyard Chardonnay (Arroyo Grande Valley)
Italy	This opens with hushed aromas that recall pressed white flower and orchard fruit. The rather lean palate shows raw yellow peach and a touch of acacia honey alongside bracing acidity. A note of bitter almond and a hint of mineral mark the finish.	null	86	25	Northeastern Italy	Collio	null	Pinot Grigio	Livio Felluga	Kerin O’Keefe	@kerinokeefe	Livio Felluga 2014 Pinot Grigio (Collio)
US	Blended with a little Cabernet Franc, it's dry, smoothly tannic and ripe in black cherry jam, herb tea and sandalwood flavors. It's not ageable, but shows a certain elegance of structure.	Estate Grown	90	35	California	Oak Knoll District	Napa	Merlot	Monticello Vineyards	null	null	null
Portugal	This is a soft, fruity and easy wine. With simple tannins and black currant fruit laced with spice, it's made to be drunk now.	Animus	84	13	Douro	null	null	Portuguese Red	Vicente Faria Vinhos	null	null	null
New Zealand	Lovely scents of toasted hazelnuts, apple and lime set the stage for a top-flight Chardonnay. It's medium- to full-bodied, round and broad in the mouth, then gains focus on the lime-driven finish. Delicious now, and should hold up well in the cellar for up to six years.	null	90	32	Nelson	null	null	Chardonnay	Neudorf	null	null	null
Italy	Aromas of toast, roasted coffee bean, stewed plum and a whiff of underbrush lead the nose. The solid palate offers dried black cherry, raspberry jam, nutmeg and black pepper alongside tightly woven tannins. Drink 2017–2022.	Black Label	89	45	Veneto	Amarone della Valpolicella	null	Red Blend	Pasqua	Kerin O’Keefe	@kerinokeefe	Pasqua 2012 Black Label (Amarone della Valpolicella)
Spain	Aromas of cola nut, bacon, blackberry, licorice and wood smoke announce a raw rugged palate that's not nearly as plump and lush as it normally is: a clear reflection of the cool 2013 vintage in Rioja. Dry peppery black-fruit flavors finish with toasty oak and licorice notes. Although rough and rugged now, this should improve little by little through about 2030.	Finca El Bosque	93	152	Northern Spain	Rioja	null	Tempranillo	Sierra Cantabria	null	null	null
Italy	David Sterza is a new name to watch in Valpolicella. He has crafted a dense ripasso with great intensity and long lasting aromas of spice, mesquite, cola and plump cherry. The wine is smooth, soft and velvety in the mouth.	null	90	16	Veneto	Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso	null	Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara	David Sterza	null	null	null
France	A beautifully pale rosé from the north slopes of the Montagne de Reims, this is fruity while also having a crisp texture. It's a raspberry, red currant flavored wine that is shot through with grapefruit acidity. Perfumed and ready to drink.	Face Nord Rosé Grand Cru Brut	90	null	Champagne	Champagne	null	Champagne Blend	Pehu-Simonet	Roger Voss	@vossroger	Pehu-Simonet NV Face Nord Rosé Grand Cru Brut (Champagne)
Spain	Even and light, but with copious tart cherry aromas and flavors, this tasty red comes from rugged Extremedura, in southwestern Spain, near Portugal. Saddle leather accents add interest, and the tangy finish closes with balanced tannins that'll cut through food well. Drink now–2005. —M.M.	Tinto Crianza	87	14	Central Spain	Ribera del Guadiana	null	Tempranillo	Valdegracia	null	null	Valdegracia 1998 Tinto Crianza Tempranillo (Ribera del Guadiana)
Argentina	This is a mild, neutral Torrontés with yeasty notes and hints of tropical fruits. The palate is smooth but simple, while flavors of melon and green papaya finish with lingering lychee notes. Overall this is plump, fresh and good.	Leo	86	17	Mendoza Province	Mendoza	null	Torrontés	Valentin Bianchi	Michael Schachner	@wineschach	Valentin Bianchi 2013 Leo Torrontés (Mendoza)
France	Suggestions of dried white flowers accent the ripe Anjou pear and melon aromas. Round and flush in the mouth, the fruit flavors are ripe and lend heft to the weighty finish. Drink now.	null	84	11	Languedoc-Roussillon	Pays d'Oc	null	Chardonnay	Le Drunk Rooster	null	null	null
US	Oaky but simple, with smoky, caramel flavors covering thin notes of pineapple sour candy.	Lot 132	83	15	California	Paso Robles	Central Coast	Chardonnay	Cameron Hughes	null	null	null
Australia	A pleasant surprise, this budget-priced Viognier shows plenty of plump fruit without getting overly big or blowsy. Citrus and pineapple flavors reflect the moderate alcohol levels, finishing on a juicy, succulent note. Drink now.	Reserve	87	15	Australia Other	South Eastern Australia	null	Viognier	Tall Poppy	null	null	null
US	Still tannic and acidic after all these years, this dry Grenache offers a ripe heart of cherries and cherry liqueur. Earns a point or two for elegance. Drink now.	Delta	87	35	California	Sta. Rita Hills	Central Coast	Grenache	Ampelos	null	null	Ampelos 2008 Delta Grenache (Sta. Rita Hills)
Italy	This elegant Nebbiolo has an alluring fragrance of rose petal and ripe berry while the palate delivers succulent strawberry, mint and mineral notes. Silky smooth and very fresh, drink this young to catch the softer side of Nebbiolo in all its glory.	null	92	30	Piedmont	Langhe	null	Nebbiolo	Cascina delle Rose	Kerin O’Keefe	@kerinokeefe	Cascina delle Rose 2012 Nebbiolo (Langhe)
US	It's hard to break through this syrupy late-harvest wine's heavy hand. Intense, tannic and full-bodied, it's made in a semidry style.	Late-Harvest Piccolo	85	null	California	Lodi	Central Valley	Primitivo	Sorelle Winery	null	null	null
US	Juicy blackberry jam, anise and oak flavors abound in this dry, tannic Cabernet. The palate is a little sharp in texture, and it is unlikely to age well, so drink now.	null	85	22	California	Paicines	Central Coast	Claret	Donati	null	null	null
US	This wine is half Merlot with the rest Cabernet Sauvignon (31%), Cabernet Franc (16%), Petit Verdot (2%) and Malbec. It draws you into the glass with high-toned aromas of dried herbs, espresso, red and black fruit, along with floral notes. The palate is poised and polished, showing depth, texture and layering well beyond its weight class. It appeals on every level.	Interlude	92	28	Washington	Washington	Washington Other	Bordeaux-style Red Blend	Waters	Sean P. Sullivan	@wawinereport	Waters 2012 Interlude Red (Washington)
Australia	Each Jacob's Creek Reserve wine is now sourced from a specific region, and this Chardonnay shows solid improvement as a result. It's medium in body, with notes of grilled pineapple and sweet corn and a brisk, citrusy finish. Drink it over the next 6–9 months.	Reserve	89	13	South Australia	Adelaide Hills	null	Chardonnay	Jacob's Creek	null	null	null
France	A lively, rich, very fresh and crisp wine that has some of the buttery character of Meursault. This is open, easy and generous.	null	88	43	Burgundy	Meursault	null	Chardonnay	Antonin Rodet	null	null	null
US	This Syrah-based blend of five different red grapes may be “big” in blending components, but it's quite sleek and elegant on the palate. It's not a deeply concentrated brooding wine, but brisk and spry, offering fresh black-cherry and berry flavors. Soft feathery tannins and notes of cedar and forest floor linger on the finish.	Big Blend	88	25	New York	Finger Lakes	Finger Lakes	Red Blend	Atwater	Anna Lee C. Iijima	null	Atwater 2013 Big Blend Red (Finger Lakes)
Germany	At 9.5% alcohol and with plenty of residual sugar, this is rather broad, but it still boasts excellent intensity and complexity. Aromas of wet slate speak to the wine's origins, mixing easily with hints of clover leaf, apple, melon and lime. Ends citrusy, but also on a slightly chalky note.	Bernkasteler Badstube Spätlese	90	28	Mosel-Saar-Ruwer	null	null	Riesling	Dr. H. Thanisch (Erben Thanisch)	null	null	null
US	Leave it to Ridge to make one of the best Zinfandels to come out of Paso Robles. Although the wine shows Paso's lush, ripe flavors and softness and is sweet in raspberry jam and chocolate, it maintains structural integrity. Drink it now with great barbecue.	Benito Dusi Ranch	91	30	California	Paso Robles	Central Coast	Zinfandel	Ridge	null	null	Ridge 2009 Benito Dusi Ranch Zinfandel (Paso Robles)
France	Ripe and soft, this revels in its jammy Pinot Noir character. The dry tannins creep in later, supporting open red fruit flavors topped with black plum skins. The finish is all strawberry jam.	La Mazière	86	33	Burgundy	Fixin	null	Pinot Noir	Bouchard Aîné & Fils	null	null	null
Austria	Beautifully lifted, almost sublimated apple and citrus fruit combine to make a perfumed, appetizing nose. That pure apple theme continues on the concentrated palate that sings with purity to leave a satisfying and honest impression of completeness. Pure and simply very delicious.	Heiligenstein Reserve Lyra	96	35	Kamptal	null	null	Riesling	Bründlmayer	Anne Krebiehl MW	@AnneInVino	Bründlmayer 2013 Heiligenstein Reserve Lyra Riesling (Kamptal)
France	Based in the village of Cramant, Voirin-Jumel has access to Grand Cru Chardonnay vineyards. This crisp and tight wine is packed with acidity, fresh citrus and a taut, steely texture. It is still young and fruity, and could do with some bottle age.	Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut	89	null	Champagne	Champagne	null	Chardonnay	Voirin-Jumel	Roger Voss	@vossroger	Voirin-Jumel NV Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut Chardonnay (Champagne)
Italy	A pure expression of the hearty Negroamaro grape from Puglia (the “heel of the boot of Italy”), this dark and syrupy wine opens with earthy notes of pipe tobacco and dark chocolate followed by ripe fruit and blackberry. There's a plush, slightly soft texture in the mouth.	null	87	13	Southern Italy	Puglia	null	Negroamaro	Matané	null	null	null
France	Named after the district of Paris where the food and wine markets were located, this is an attractive, fruity wine. It has apricot, banana and spice flavors, lifted by some perfumed acidity. It is a warm style of Chardonnay that is ready to drink.	null	86	10	France Other	Vin de France	null	Chardonnay	Maison de la Villette	Roger Voss	@vossroger	Maison de la Villette 2015 Chardonnay (Vin de France)
Spain	Vibrant black-fruit aromas come across young and vital, with a lot of oak topping. The palate is chunky, with pulpy weight and plenty of body. Blackberry and black currant are the lead flavors, and they are backed by chocolaty oak. This feels meaty and bulky, with tons of fruit-forward heft and power.	Single Vineyard	89	17	Central Spain	La Mancha	null	Tempranillo	Volver	null	null	null
Germany	Inviting nose of intense mellow, yellow fruit with notably focused minerality, some spice and a hint of flowers. Off dry and beautifully balanced by the crisp acidity and generous flavors of delicious, juicy fruit, this is richly textured, yet taut and elegant. Long, persistent, layered finish.	Niersteiner Auflangen Spätlese	90	12	Rheinhessen	null	null	Riesling	Gustav Adolf Schmitt	null	null	null

US

Ripe berry, subtle herb and slight earth notes combine to produce an elegant, complex wine with beautiful balance. The palate offers solid flavors and texture and the wine finishes well, with decent length and berry, cocoa and toast elements. Best Buy.

Family Selection

88

12

California

California Other

Merlot

Trinchero

null

New Zealand

One of NZ's first Sauvignon producers has turned out a commendable wine in 2009, offering classic grassy-herbal aromas and expressive pineapple and herb flavors. It's crisply focused and tight, just falling off a little on the finish. Drink now.

null

87

12

Marlborough

null

Sauvignon Blanc

Matua Valley

Joe Czerwinski

@JoeCz

Matua Valley 2009 Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough)

Italy

Black cherry, underbrush and tilled soil aromas lead the nose of this blend of 70% Sangiovese, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Merlot. The polished yet firmly tannic palate delivers dark plum, cake spice and white pepper flavors. Enjoy through 2019.

Santa Cristina a Mezzana

89

18

Tuscany

Carmignano

null

Red Blend

Il Sassolo

null

US

Though just 12% alcohol, this wine is ripe and vibrant, with a thrilling bouquet of violets, cranberries and fresh herbs. Light and delicate, perfectly balanced and complex, with a whiff of chocolate in the finish.

Carter Vineyard

90

50

Oregon

Eola-Amity Hills

Willamette Valley

Pinot Noir

Ken Wright

null

New Zealand

The 2015 version of this wine has scored big in New Zealand wine competitions, but this vintage is best consumed soon. It still retains a lovely, slightly creamy texture, but the aromas and flavors are trending toward sweet peas and green tomatoes. Drink up.

null

85

15

Marlborough

null

Sauvignon Blanc

Starborough

Joe Czerwinski

@JoeCz

Starborough 2014 Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough)

Italy

Made with old vines, this soulful red opens with aromas of ripe black-skinned fruit, game, baked earth, wild herb and a smoky note. The ripe, round palate doles out ripe black plum, black cherry, grilled rosemary and wild fennel alongside solid, velvety tannins. Concentrated and accessible, it will offer several more years of sheer drinking pleasure. Drink through 2021.

Essentija

91

30

Sicily & Sardinia

Isola dei Nuraghi

null

Bovale

Pala

Kerin O’Keefe

@kerinokeefe

Pala 2011 Essentija Bovale (Isola dei Nuraghi)

Austria

Delicious notions of ripe greengages haunt the nose, alongside fragrant orange peel. The palate is still taut and tight, sprightly and streamlined, as if powered and propelled forward by invisible citrus force. There is such drive and precision here, you almost feel movement and speed. The finish is clean but clearly this is for the longer run. It will take bottle age for this to reveal its scented, fruit-laden core. Drink 2022–2040.

Steinmassel Reserve

95

55

Kamptal

null

Riesling

Bründlmayer

Anne Krebiehl MW

@AnneInVino

Bründlmayer 2015 Steinmassel Reserve Riesling (Kamptal)

US

This wine sources this rare variety from Saralee's Vineyard in the heart of the appellation. Meaty strawberry meets refreshing acidity and ample structure, taming the big boldness of flavor, all while remaining light and bright in the glass.

null

90

35

California

Russian River Valley

Sonoma

Tannat

Y Rousseau

Virginie Boone

@vboone

Y Rousseau 2014 Tannat (Russian River Valley)

US

Nice black cherry and black currant fruit flavors are wrapped in a casing of stone and earth. This wine seems to be holding itself back, perhaps just in need of further cellaring, certainly requiring decanting. It's compact, elegant and well balanced, but shy. A pleasing streak of truffle elevates the finish.

Estate Vineyard

90

60

Oregon

Dundee Hills

Willamette Valley

Pinot Noir

Lange

Paul Gregutt

@paulgwine

Lange 2008 Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills)

France

This is a lightly fruity wine with attractive acidity and citrus and apricot flavors. It is light and lively, fresh and crisp. There is a just a touch of spice and pepper at the end. Drink now.

Brigue Vin de Provence

84

10

Provence

Côtes de Provence

null

Rosé

Château de Brigue

Roger Voss

@vossroger

Château de Brigue 2016 Brigue Vin de Provence Rosé (Côtes de Provence)

US

Thin in orange, apricot and vanilla flavors, with soft acidity, this Chardonnay is okay for big parties and fast food.

null

82

15

California

Paso Robles

Central Coast

Chardonnay

Picnic at Pomar Junction

null

Germany

Sunny yellow peaches, apples and nuts perfume this bright lemon-fresh Weissburgunder, or Pinot Blanc. A whisper of herbs lends savoriness to crisp apple, pear and citrus flavors on the palate. It's a straightforward yet refreshing and elegant wine.

Trocken

88

19

Rheinhessen

null

Weissburgunder

Thörle

null

France

89-91. Barrel sample. There is a good balance here between the ripe blackberry fruits and the solid tannins. This wine shows new wood and a touch of green flavor.

Barrel Sample

90

null

Bordeaux

Graves

null

Bordeaux-style Red Blend

Château de Chantegrive

Roger Voss

@vossroger

Château de Chantegrive 2011 Barrel Sample (Graves)

US

All varietal, this wine is a blend of Scooteney Flats, Kiona and Canyons vineyards. Aromas of exotic spices, clove and purple fruit lead to elegant supple flavors that linger. It still needs time to fully blossom.

null

92

40

Washington

Red Mountain

Columbia Valley

Malbec

Fidelitas

Sean P. Sullivan

@wawinereport

Fidelitas 2013 Malbec (Red Mountain)

US

Made from certified biodynamic grapes and the Musqué clone, this is crisp with a creamy texture and a long finish. Tasting of brioche, lemon chiffon and wood, it screams out for seafood.

Musqué Clone

87

29

California

Mendocino

Mendocino/Lake Counties

Sauvignon Blanc

Jeriko

null

New Zealand

A lean, herbal Sauvignon Blanc, with gently pungent aromas and flavors that verge on being vegetal, but finish with plenty of verve and crisp acids.

null

86

15

Marlborough

null

Sauvignon Blanc

Discovery

null

US

Fruity and bright in acidity, this Pinot tastes like liquid raspberry and cherry jam, sprinkled with cocoa and cinnamon, and sweetened with a spoon of white sugar. Drink now.

null

85

32

California

Edna Valley

Central Coast

Pinot Noir

Kynsi

null

Portugal

This wine is dry and structured, with fresh acidity. It is perfumed by red berry and cherry aromas and an attractive touch of spice. The aftertaste is crisp, light and fruity, ending sweet.

Eirados Late Bottled Vintage

88

null

Port

null

Port

Quinta Santa Eufemia

Roger Voss

@vossroger

Quinta Santa Eufemia 2010 Eirados Late Bottled Vintage (Port)

Argentina

Grainy oak and green aromas rest on top of generic red-fruit scents. This feels chunky, blocky and tannic, with herbaceous medicinal flavors of tomato, oak resin and green herbs. A spicy saucy-tasting finish holds onto the wine's minty green herbal essence.

Gran Reserve

84

22

Mendoza Province

Luján de Cuyo

null

Cabernet Sauvignon

Loscano

null

France

A ripe and fruity wine, very typical of the vintage. There's a strong stalky black currant character, with some dry tannins and wood flavors. The aftertaste, though, comes right back to fruit and juicy acidity.

null

85

35

Bordeaux

Bordeaux Supérieur

null

Bordeaux-style Red Blend

Château Bois de Rolland

null

Italy

The nose on this Prosecco is very dry and mineral-driven although you do get some fruit tones and dried flowers at the back. The wine has a more linear, less fruity approach and ends with a nutty almond note.

Extra Dry

87

17

Veneto

Prosecco di Conegliano

null

Prosecco

Canella

null

US

From a tiny vineyard in St. Helena, a soft, superripe, extracted Cab whose currant and cherry flavors are so fruity, they veer into chocolate fudge. The wine is dry, with supportive tannins.

Bisou

87

60

California

Napa Valley

Napa

Cabernet Sauvignon

James Johnson

null

US

Flat, disjointed and aggressively oaky flavors all but cover up the hints of tropical/pineapple fruit. There's an undertone of gummy plastic through the finish.

null

83

10

Washington

Columbia Valley (WA)

Columbia Valley

Chardonnay

Duck Pond

null

US

Two-thirds Merlot with the rest made up of near equal parts of the other four Bordeaux varieties, this wine opens with aromas of toast, spice, plum, licorice, herbs and red and black fruit. The black-fruit flavors are fresh and exquisitely balanced, with a finish that persists.

Sur La Mer

91

38

Washington

Columbia Valley (WA)

Columbia Valley

Bordeaux-style Red Blend

William Church

Sean P. Sullivan

@wawinereport

William Church 2012 Sur La Mer Red (Columbia Valley (WA))

US

A new offering from the country's largest producer of Rieslings, this fits an emerging off-dry category, with 11% alcohol and 4.7% residual sugar. It's a slightly sweeter companion to the winery's popular Columbia Valley bottling, with more of the honey and tea, less of the cool fruit flavors.

Harvest Select

87

9

Washington

Columbia Valley (WA)

Columbia Valley

Riesling

Chateau Ste. Michelle

Paul Gregutt

@paulgwine

Chateau Ste. Michelle 2009 Harvest Select Riesling (Columbia Valley (WA))

Portugal

An impressive wine that shrugs off the alcohol in favor of superrich fruit, intense and integrated tannins and an excellent aging potential. The wine is solid, packed with juicy black fruits. It needs at least four years.

Reserva

91

19

Alentejano

null

Portuguese Red

Terra d'Alter

null

Australia

Mitolo's top Shiraz offering from 2007 is its Savitar bottling, from McLaren Vale. This full-bodied, creamy, lush, expansive wine features aromas of toast and vanilla upfront, followed by mixed berries that seem to grow in intensity with every sip. Drink now-2020.

Savitar

93

75

South Australia

McLaren Vale

null

Shiraz

Mitolo

null

France

This is typical of the light, floating style of Perrier-Jouët. There is richness and a soft finish from a relatively high dosage, but the wine is also elegant, leaving flavors of orange peel and a touch of toast. Imported by Allied Domecq Wines USA.

Grand Brut

89

49

Champagne

null

Champagne Blend

Perrier Jouët

null

France

A cherry-fresh wine that's so full of fruit that its structure becomes secondary. A dry edge of tannin supports the fruit and acidity, making this wine so drinkable now.

null

88

20

Loire Valley

Menetou-Salon

null

Pinot Noir

Domaine de l'Hermitage

null

France

With just a touch of tannin, this big-selling Beaujolais-Villages has both weight and richness. Most of all, it has bright red fruits, a hint of spice and crisp acidity.

null

84

null

Beaujolais

Beaujolais-Villages

null

Gamay

Georges Duboeuf

null

Italy

This robust wine opens with aromas of red berry, tilled earth, dark baking spice and a balsamic note. The ripe, hearty palate delivers syrupy black cherry, juicy raspberry, clove and anisette alongside firm tannins. Despite the tannic structure, the dense fruit and warmth of alcohol make it already almost accessible. Drink 2017–2026.

Camilla

91

43

Piedmont

Barolo

null

Nebbiolo

Grimaldi Bruna

Kerin O’Keefe

@kerinokeefe

Grimaldi Bruna 2011 Camilla (Barolo)

Italy

Aromas of toasted oak, vanilla and a confectionary note lead the nose while the palate offers mature Golden Delicious apple, butterscotch and walnut skin alongside bracing acidity.

Mongris Riserva

88

30

Northeastern Italy

Collio

null

Pinot Grigio

Marco Felluga

Kerin O’Keefe

@kerinokeefe

Marco Felluga 2012 Mongris Riserva Pinot Grigio (Collio)

US

A good, rich, savory Merlot, although it's a little excessive in ripeness, offering sweet cherry jam and milk chocolate flavors. Tasty, but too expensive for what you get.

Limited Selection

87

38

California

Santa Ynez Valley

Central Coast

Merlot

Gainey

null

US

Here is another gem from the Two Vines lineup. Clean, fresh-tasting, varietal flavors show grapefruit and melon front and center. A hint of residual sugar (less than 1%) thickens the mid-palate and softens the acids. The wine retains its herbaceous, penetrating, vivacious character.

Two Vines

87

8

Washington

Columbia Valley (WA)

Columbia Valley

Sauvignon Blanc

Columbia Crest

null

Argentina

Crimson in color but also translucent, with a candied, slightly green nose. Overall this is a simple quaffer with no excess weight and reasonably good flavors of berry and plum. Bland on the finish, but for $4 who's caring about finish?

Red

84

4

Mendoza Province

Mendoza

null

Malbec-Syrah

Broke Ass

Michael Schachner

@wineschach

Broke Ass 2009 Red Malbec-Syrah (Mendoza)

Australia

For such a young wine, this seems surprisingly developed—or maybe it's just riper than usual. It may lack in bracing lemon-lime department, but hints of apple blossoms and tropical fruit turn spicy and a bit apricot-like on the long finish.

Individual Vineyard Selection Dry

89

17

South Australia

Eden Valley

null

Riesling

Pewsey Vale

null

Italy

Almond, toast, vanilla bean and other oak-related aromas drive the nose of this vibrant Riserva from one of the most beautiful estates in Radda-in-Chianti. The wine has good harmony in the mouth where the natural fruit shines through and is powered by the wine's smooth structure and polished tannins.

Riserva Croce

89

null

Tuscany

Chianti Classico

null

Sangiovese

Terrabianca

null

Italy

This opens with subtle aromas of dark berry, tobacco and exotic spice. The vibrant palate is more expressive, delivering a core of juicy black cherry accented by notes of raspberry, white pepper, vanilla, licorice and savory herb. This finessed wine is still young, but structured with tightly knit, yet fine-grained tannins. Drink 2016–2025.

Badia a Passignano Gran Selezione

94

60

Tuscany

Chianti Classico

null

Sangiovese

Marchesi Antinori

Kerin O’Keefe

@kerinokeefe

Marchesi Antinori 2010 Badia a Passignano Gran Selezione (Chianti Classico)

Portugal

From vines on the cool plateau above the Douro, this is a fresh and fruity wine. Light wood-aging is just noticeable, giving a little spice to the textured, steely fruit. Crisp apples and pink grapefruit offer freshness. The wine could age more, so drink from end of 2015.

Reserva

89

13

Douro

null

Portuguese White

Quinta de Porrais

Roger Voss

@vossroger

Quinta de Porrais 2012 Reserva White (Douro)

France

With firm tannins and a solid texture, this rich wine has delicious juicy black fruits and dry tannins. It's delicious now, but it will also improve and evolve with time. Drink from 2016.

Cuvée Sarah

87

15

Bordeaux

Bordeaux Supérieur

null

Bordeaux-style Red Blend

Château Petit-Freylon

null

Argentina

Medicinal, soupy and not fully clicking. The nose is fishy and the palate has a grating feel and flavors of dried fruits, cola and caramel. Finishes with a toffee-like sweetness and wayward buttery flavors.

null

83

14

Mendoza Province

Mendoza

null

Malbec

Cinco Sentidos

Michael Schachner

@wineschach

Cinco Sentidos 2006 Malbec (Mendoza)

Chile

Very aromatic, to the point of being flowery. The palate is sweet and dense, with a heavy, round mouthfeel and candied mango, melon and applesauce flavors. Finishes just pure enough, with weight and pith entering the fray. Don't wait long to drink.

Reserva

85

14

Limarí Valley

null

Viognier

Los Molles

Michael Schachner

@wineschach

Los Molles 2010 Reserva Viognier (Limarí Valley)

US

From a cool section of the appellation, this wine delivers bursts of white pepper and violets on the nose. Dark in color and fierce in aromatics, it continues with a lovely balance of cherry and leather on the palate, alongside juicy, high-toned acidity. Enjoy now or for years to come.

Dutton Ranch Cherry Ridge Vineyard

94

50

California

Russian River Valley

Sonoma

Syrah

Dutton-Goldfield

null

France

Big and firm, the tannins dark and dominant, this is a wine in transition from fruity to mature. The structure, spice, dried fruits and chocolate is emerging at the moment. Give it 2–3 years for its impressive character to open.

null

90

40

Bordeaux

Saint-Émilion

null

Bordeaux-style Red Blend

Château de Ferrand

null

Italy

Moma is a Sangiovese-based wine with elements of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot that lend structure and softness respectively. The nose boasts ripe fruit and loads of oak driven spice, vanilla, clove and cinnamon.

Moma

88

null

Central Italy

Rubicone

null

Red Blend

Umberto Cesari

null

France

An attractive pale rosé color leads to a wine that is made from organically grown grapes. It is fruity with spice and tangerine zest. Red-currant flavors provide acidity and a crisp aftertaste. Drink now

Vendanges Manuelles

86

12

Provence

Côtes de Provence

null

Rosé

Château la Tour de l'Evêque

Roger Voss

@vossroger

Château la Tour de l'Evêque 2016 Vendanges Manuelles Rosé (Côtes de Provence)

Australia

Tannic and extracted, with gritty tannins and dark, almost dried fruit. This is powerful stuff, framed by hints of brown sugar and baking spices. Try pairing it against char-grilled steak or lamb.

null

89

25

Victoria

Bendigo

null

Shiraz

Balgownie Estate

Joe Czerwinski

@JoeCz

Balgownie Estate 2013 Shiraz (Bendigo)

Portugal

This LBV has many of the structural hallmarks of a fine Vintage. The extra wood aging has smoothed the tannins to make a perfumed, ripe wine. Dried fruits mingle with red fruits and acidity to give a rich wine that is ready to drink.

Late Bottled Vintage

89

30

Port

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Port

Poças

Roger Voss

@vossroger

Poças 2012 Late Bottled Vintage (Port)

US

This is one big wine; and in our opinion it's largely overdone. When butter and burnt toast dominate fruit, it's not going to be perceived as being varietally correct, and most tasters will probably struggle to peg it as SB. From a flavor perspective, it's chock full of banana, baked apples and wood. The finish is resinous and thick. Call it a ripe case of more being less.

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85

29

California

Chalk Hill

Sonoma

Sauvignon Blanc

Chalk Hill

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Chalk Hill 1999 Sauvignon Blanc (Chalk Hill)

US

The thing to know about this wine is it's a little sweet and also a little soft. The flavors are lovely, suggesting apricots, peaches, Meyer lemons and honeysuckle flowers.

null

84

11

California

Mendocino

Mendocino/Lake Counties

Chenin Blanc

Husch

null

Romania

This young Cabernet has aromas of black plum, vanilla and a big bowl of freshly picked blackberries. There are flavors of black fruits and freshly ground black pepper in the midpalate, with good acidity on the finish.

Dreamfish

85

7

Viile Timisului

null

Cabernet Sauvignon

Cramele Recas

Jeff Jenssen

@worldwineguys

Cramele Recas 2013 Dreamfish Cabernet Sauvignon (Viile Timisului)

US

This wine is plush, with aromas of blueberry, blackberry and cranberry. There are also hints of sage and red currant on the nose. The palate has more cranberry—but a bit sour—along with tart cherry and charred oak, all framed by astringent tannins and mouthwatering acidity. The finish is flavorful, but short.

Rooster

84

28

Virginia

null

Bordeaux-style Red Blend

Veramar

Carrie Dykes

null

Veramar NV Rooster Red (Virginia)

Spain

Aromas of tree bark, braised turnip and smoky black plum are rooty. This feels gritty and borderline astringent due to massive drying tannins. Savory earthy tarry blackberry flavors end with a hard tannic clamp. Drink this hefty brute from 2018 through 2035.

Ángel

92

55

Northern Spain

Ribera del Duero

null

Tinto Fino

Arrocal

Michael Schachner

@wineschach

Arrocal 2012 Ángel (Ribera del Duero)

Italy

Made with the native grape Nerello Mascalese, this structured wine opens with aromas of coffee, espresso, black berries and subtle oak. The palate offers up ripe black cherry and licorice, alongside bracing tannins and evident alcohol.

Feudo Rosso

89

40

Sicily & Sardinia

Etna

null

Nerello Mascalese

Girolamo Russo

Kerin O’Keefe

@kerinokeefe

Girolamo Russo 2011 Feudo Rosso (Etna)

France

Solid and tannic, this is a full-bodied wine with potential. Ripe fruits are dense and juicy. With both structure and fruit, this wine will develop well. Drink from 2017.

En Combe Roy

88

null

Burgundy

Fixin

null

Pinot Noir

Domaine Alain Jeanniard

null

Italy

This base Barolo from the Antinori estate in Piedmont delivers a blast of bold flavors such as chocolate fudge, mature blackberry, spice and sweet fruit preserves. It earns high marks for the thickness and roundness of its mouthfeel and ends with a bright note of sweet berry fruit.

null

90

55

Piedmont

Barolo

null

Nebbiolo

Prunotto

null

Prunotto 2004 Barolo

France

Very dense, this wine has some bitter extract and layers of wood that give it a very firm structure. While there is acidity, the wine also has a dark character that is hard and powerful. It is likely always to be a solid wine. Drink from 2020.

null

92

null

Burgundy

Grands-Echezeaux

null

Pinot Noir

Henri de Villamont

Roger Voss

@vossroger

Henri de Villamont 2012 Grands-Echezeaux

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

null

US

Very unusual to get a newly released Cabernet from the 2004 vintage, especially one this good, at this price. At age six, it's fully mellow, with a silky mouthfeel framing flavors of cherries and blackberries that are starting to dry out and sweeten. There are also developing notes of mushrooms and earth. What a bargain, but only 800 cases were produced.

null

93

25

California

Napa Valley

Napa

Cabernet Sauvignon

Philippe-Lorraine

null

Italy

Extraordinary intensity and complexity make this a true standout. The Ovello cru excels in excellent vintages like 2004. This is a polished and pristine wine with a noticeable mineral layer that adds a delicate touch. Tannins and acidity are abundant and the wine culminates with a blast of cooling menthol. Drink after 2018.

Ovello

94

68

Piedmont

Barbaresco

null

Nebbiolo

Cantina del Pino

null

France

Pale-colored Pinot Noir that has a jammy character, this is a red fruit flavored wine that is developing fast. It has rounded tannins and a soft texture. Drink from 2015.

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84

29

Loire Valley

Sancerre

null

Pinot Noir

Dauny Père et Fils

Roger Voss

@vossroger

Dauny Père et Fils 2013 Sancerre

France

Produced by consultant Pascal Chatonnet, this is basic Saint-Emilion with attitude. Spicy new wood, rich, bitter chocolate flavors and superripe berry fruits are kept in order by the acidity and the dense core of dry tannins.

null

89

null

Bordeaux

Saint-Émilion

null

Bordeaux-style Red Blend

Château l'Archange

Roger Voss

@vossroger

Château l'Archange 2004 Saint-Émilion

Chile

A solid blast of tropical and green fruits rises from the glass. The palate is sharp and citric at first, and then it opens and evolves to show grapefruit, lemon and tangerine flavors. If you like a crisp, steely style of Sauvignon, then give this refreshing wine a shot.

Reserva

87

10

Casablanca Valley

null

Sauvignon Blanc

Chilcas

Michael Schachner

@wineschach

Chilcas 2007 Reserva Sauvignon Blanc (Casablanca Valley)

US

Heavy, sweet and super-oaky, like a liquid infusion of buttered popcorn, pineapple jam and vanilla meringue. Will appeal to many, but purists will find it heavy-handed and manipulated.

Proximus

84

56

California

Carneros

Napa-Sonoma

Chardonnay

Adastra

null

Adastra 2006 Proximus Chardonnay (Carneros)

US

From a blend of very low-cropped pinot clones, this expressively fruity wine jumps with strawberry, raspberry, cherry and plum fruits, hints of mineral and a tight streak of tannic beetroot. Complex, youthful and engaging effort.

Estate Cuvée

90

32

Oregon

Willamette Valley

Pinot Noir

Maysara

null

France

Crisp and grassy, this is a classic herbaceous Sancerre. It is tight, bright and full of citrus fruits. Grapefruit dominates, cut through with acidity and the freshest aftertaste. Drink now.

null

86

null

Loire Valley

Sancerre

null

Sauvignon Blanc

Domaine de Bellecours

Roger Voss

@vossroger

Domaine de Bellecours 2013 Sancerre

US

Lithe and slick, this has broad apple flavors and loose acids.

Acte 12 of Sixteen Nineteen

83

18

Virginia

null

Chardonnay

The Williamsburg Winery

null

Argentina

Clean, cedary and dynamic, with fine black-fruit aromas on the nose. The palate has a full, layered texture that impresses, while the flavors of black cherry, blackberry and boysenberry carry toasty, dark, chocolaty accents. Savory and warm on the finish, with lots of power. A blend of 75% Malbec with 20% Tempranillo and 5% Syrah.

Reserva

91

16

Mendoza Province

Mendoza

null

Red Blend

Ca' de Calle

null

Italy

Elegance is the operative word here. This well-balanced Vino Nobile doles out cherry, spice, leather and dried tobacco in equal measure. The wine's natural acidity also does a nice job of meeting the tannins and structure.

Nocio dei Boscarelli

89

34

Tuscany

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

null

Prugnolo Gentile

Boscarelli

null

US

A brilliant Chardonnay, bone dry and crisp in acidity. Almost lean in citrus and mineral flavors, but on further inspection shows complex layers of toast, honeysuckle, peach and stone, with a deft touch of new oak. Feels weighty and important, and finishes wonderfully dry.

Rosemary's Vineyard

94

46

California

Arroyo Grande Valley

Central Coast

Chardonnay

Talley

null

Talley 2009 Rosemary's Vineyard Chardonnay (Arroyo Grande Valley)

Italy

This opens with hushed aromas that recall pressed white flower and orchard fruit. The rather lean palate shows raw yellow peach and a touch of acacia honey alongside bracing acidity. A note of bitter almond and a hint of mineral mark the finish.

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86

25

Northeastern Italy

Collio

null

Pinot Grigio

Livio Felluga

Kerin O’Keefe

@kerinokeefe

Livio Felluga 2014 Pinot Grigio (Collio)

US

Blended with a little Cabernet Franc, it's dry, smoothly tannic and ripe in black cherry jam, herb tea and sandalwood flavors. It's not ageable, but shows a certain elegance of structure.

Estate Grown

90

35

California

Oak Knoll District

Napa

Merlot

Monticello Vineyards

null

Portugal

This is a soft, fruity and easy wine. With simple tannins and black currant fruit laced with spice, it's made to be drunk now.

Animus

84

13

Douro

null

Portuguese Red

Vicente Faria Vinhos

null

New Zealand

Lovely scents of toasted hazelnuts, apple and lime set the stage for a top-flight Chardonnay. It's medium- to full-bodied, round and broad in the mouth, then gains focus on the lime-driven finish. Delicious now, and should hold up well in the cellar for up to six years.

null

90

32

Nelson

null

Chardonnay

Neudorf

null

Italy

Aromas of toast, roasted coffee bean, stewed plum and a whiff of underbrush lead the nose. The solid palate offers dried black cherry, raspberry jam, nutmeg and black pepper alongside tightly woven tannins. Drink 2017–2022.

Black Label

89

45

Veneto

Amarone della Valpolicella

null

Red Blend

Pasqua

Kerin O’Keefe

@kerinokeefe

Pasqua 2012 Black Label (Amarone della Valpolicella)

Spain

Aromas of cola nut, bacon, blackberry, licorice and wood smoke announce a raw rugged palate that's not nearly as plump and lush as it normally is: a clear reflection of the cool 2013 vintage in Rioja. Dry peppery black-fruit flavors finish with toasty oak and licorice notes. Although rough and rugged now, this should improve little by little through about 2030.

Finca El Bosque

93

152

Northern Spain

Rioja

null

Tempranillo

Sierra Cantabria

null

Italy

David Sterza is a new name to watch in Valpolicella. He has crafted a dense ripasso with great intensity and long lasting aromas of spice, mesquite, cola and plump cherry. The wine is smooth, soft and velvety in the mouth.

null

90

16

Veneto

Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso

null

Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara

David Sterza

null

France

A beautifully pale rosé from the north slopes of the Montagne de Reims, this is fruity while also having a crisp texture. It's a raspberry, red currant flavored wine that is shot through with grapefruit acidity. Perfumed and ready to drink.

Face Nord Rosé Grand Cru Brut

90

null

Champagne

null

Champagne Blend

Pehu-Simonet

Roger Voss

@vossroger

Pehu-Simonet NV Face Nord Rosé Grand Cru Brut (Champagne)

Spain

Even and light, but with copious tart cherry aromas and flavors, this tasty red comes from rugged Extremedura, in southwestern Spain, near Portugal. Saddle leather accents add interest, and the tangy finish closes with balanced tannins that'll cut through food well. Drink now–2005. —M.M.

Tinto Crianza

87

14

Central Spain

Ribera del Guadiana

null

Tempranillo

Valdegracia

null

Valdegracia 1998 Tinto Crianza Tempranillo (Ribera del Guadiana)

Argentina

This is a mild, neutral Torrontés with yeasty notes and hints of tropical fruits. The palate is smooth but simple, while flavors of melon and green papaya finish with lingering lychee notes. Overall this is plump, fresh and good.

Leo

86

17

Mendoza Province

Mendoza

null

Torrontés

Valentin Bianchi

Michael Schachner

@wineschach

Valentin Bianchi 2013 Leo Torrontés (Mendoza)

France

Suggestions of dried white flowers accent the ripe Anjou pear and melon aromas. Round and flush in the mouth, the fruit flavors are ripe and lend heft to the weighty finish. Drink now.

null

84

11

Languedoc-Roussillon

Pays d'Oc

null

Chardonnay

Le Drunk Rooster

null

US

Oaky but simple, with smoky, caramel flavors covering thin notes of pineapple sour candy.

Lot 132

83

15

California

Paso Robles

Central Coast

Chardonnay

Cameron Hughes

null

Australia

A pleasant surprise, this budget-priced Viognier shows plenty of plump fruit without getting overly big or blowsy. Citrus and pineapple flavors reflect the moderate alcohol levels, finishing on a juicy, succulent note. Drink now.

Reserve

87

15

Australia Other

South Eastern Australia

null

Viognier

Tall Poppy

null

US

Still tannic and acidic after all these years, this dry Grenache offers a ripe heart of cherries and cherry liqueur. Earns a point or two for elegance. Drink now.

Delta

87

35

California

Sta. Rita Hills

Central Coast

Grenache

Ampelos

null

Ampelos 2008 Delta Grenache (Sta. Rita Hills)

Italy

This elegant Nebbiolo has an alluring fragrance of rose petal and ripe berry while the palate delivers succulent strawberry, mint and mineral notes. Silky smooth and very fresh, drink this young to catch the softer side of Nebbiolo in all its glory.

null

92

30

Piedmont

Langhe

null

Nebbiolo

Cascina delle Rose

Kerin O’Keefe

@kerinokeefe

Cascina delle Rose 2012 Nebbiolo (Langhe)

US

It's hard to break through this syrupy late-harvest wine's heavy hand. Intense, tannic and full-bodied, it's made in a semidry style.

Late-Harvest Piccolo

85

null

California

Lodi

Central Valley

Primitivo

Sorelle Winery

null

US

Juicy blackberry jam, anise and oak flavors abound in this dry, tannic Cabernet. The palate is a little sharp in texture, and it is unlikely to age well, so drink now.

null

85

22

California

Paicines

Central Coast

Claret

Donati

null

US

This wine is half Merlot with the rest Cabernet Sauvignon (31%), Cabernet Franc (16%), Petit Verdot (2%) and Malbec. It draws you into the glass with high-toned aromas of dried herbs, espresso, red and black fruit, along with floral notes. The palate is poised and polished, showing depth, texture and layering well beyond its weight class. It appeals on every level.

Interlude

92

28

Washington

Washington Other

Bordeaux-style Red Blend

Waters

Sean P. Sullivan

@wawinereport

Waters 2012 Interlude Red (Washington)

Australia

Each Jacob's Creek Reserve wine is now sourced from a specific region, and this Chardonnay shows solid improvement as a result. It's medium in body, with notes of grilled pineapple and sweet corn and a brisk, citrusy finish. Drink it over the next 6–9 months.

Reserve

89

13

South Australia

Adelaide Hills

null

Chardonnay

Jacob's Creek

null

France

A lively, rich, very fresh and crisp wine that has some of the buttery character of Meursault. This is open, easy and generous.

null

88

43

Burgundy

Meursault

null

Chardonnay

Antonin Rodet

null

US

This Syrah-based blend of five different red grapes may be “big” in blending components, but it's quite sleek and elegant on the palate. It's not a deeply concentrated brooding wine, but brisk and spry, offering fresh black-cherry and berry flavors. Soft feathery tannins and notes of cedar and forest floor linger on the finish.

Big Blend

88

25

New York

Finger Lakes

Red Blend

Atwater

Anna Lee C. Iijima

null

Atwater 2013 Big Blend Red (Finger Lakes)

Germany

At 9.5% alcohol and with plenty of residual sugar, this is rather broad, but it still boasts excellent intensity and complexity. Aromas of wet slate speak to the wine's origins, mixing easily with hints of clover leaf, apple, melon and lime. Ends citrusy, but also on a slightly chalky note.

Bernkasteler Badstube Spätlese

90

28

Mosel-Saar-Ruwer

null

Riesling

Dr. H. Thanisch (Erben Thanisch)

null

US

Leave it to Ridge to make one of the best Zinfandels to come out of Paso Robles. Although the wine shows Paso's lush, ripe flavors and softness and is sweet in raspberry jam and chocolate, it maintains structural integrity. Drink it now with great barbecue.

Benito Dusi Ranch

91

30

California

Paso Robles

Central Coast

Zinfandel

Ridge

null

Ridge 2009 Benito Dusi Ranch Zinfandel (Paso Robles)

France

Ripe and soft, this revels in its jammy Pinot Noir character. The dry tannins creep in later, supporting open red fruit flavors topped with black plum skins. The finish is all strawberry jam.

La Mazière

86

33

Burgundy

Fixin

null

Pinot Noir

Bouchard Aîné & Fils

null

Austria

Beautifully lifted, almost sublimated apple and citrus fruit combine to make a perfumed, appetizing nose. That pure apple theme continues on the concentrated palate that sings with purity to leave a satisfying and honest impression of completeness. Pure and simply very delicious.

Heiligenstein Reserve Lyra

96

35

Kamptal

null

Riesling

Bründlmayer

Anne Krebiehl MW

@AnneInVino

Bründlmayer 2013 Heiligenstein Reserve Lyra Riesling (Kamptal)

France

Based in the village of Cramant, Voirin-Jumel has access to Grand Cru Chardonnay vineyards. This crisp and tight wine is packed with acidity, fresh citrus and a taut, steely texture. It is still young and fruity, and could do with some bottle age.

Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut

89

null

Champagne

null

Chardonnay

Voirin-Jumel

Roger Voss

@vossroger

Voirin-Jumel NV Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut Chardonnay (Champagne)

Italy

A pure expression of the hearty Negroamaro grape from Puglia (the “heel of the boot of Italy”), this dark and syrupy wine opens with earthy notes of pipe tobacco and dark chocolate followed by ripe fruit and blackberry. There's a plush, slightly soft texture in the mouth.

null

87

13

Southern Italy

Puglia

null

Negroamaro

Matané

null

France

Named after the district of Paris where the food and wine markets were located, this is an attractive, fruity wine. It has apricot, banana and spice flavors, lifted by some perfumed acidity. It is a warm style of Chardonnay that is ready to drink.

null

86

10

France Other

Vin de France

null

Chardonnay

Maison de la Villette

Roger Voss

@vossroger

Maison de la Villette 2015 Chardonnay (Vin de France)

Spain

Vibrant black-fruit aromas come across young and vital, with a lot of oak topping. The palate is chunky, with pulpy weight and plenty of body. Blackberry and black currant are the lead flavors, and they are backed by chocolaty oak. This feels meaty and bulky, with tons of fruit-forward heft and power.

Single Vineyard

89

17

Central Spain

La Mancha

null

Tempranillo

Volver

null

Germany

Inviting nose of intense mellow, yellow fruit with notably focused minerality, some spice and a hint of flowers. Off dry and beautifully balanced by the crisp acidity and generous flavors of delicious, juicy fruit, this is richly textured, yet taut and elegant. Long, persistent, layered finish.

Niersteiner Auflangen Spätlese

90

12

Rheinhessen

null

Riesling

Gustav Adolf Schmitt

null