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73,708 | italy | made with 80% sangiovese, 10% syrah and 10% cabernet sauvignon, this offers aromas of forest floor, scorched earth, roasted coffee bean and dark spice. the firm dense palate offers blackberry jam, dried cherry, licorice and espresso alongside substantial close-grained tannins that give the finish grip. | Molin Vecchio | 91 | 65 |
11,937 | us | high alcohol gives this wine distinct heat, as well as a sweet, glycerine-driven edge. the wild blackberry, prune and pepper flavors are characteristic of ripe zinfandel. | Old Vines | 85 | 20 |
97,084 | portugal | this lightly wood-aged wine is ripe in red-berry flavors. it is well structured, its tannins integrated into a broad, soft texture. acidity and fruitiness dominate the finish. | Coroa d'Ouro | 88 | 18 |
109,928 | us | as befits this ripe and forward vintage, this special cuvée is rich to the point of voluptuousness—a generous expression of cherry and plum fruit broadly displayed across the palate. the oak treatment (17 months in three-quarters new french barrels) brings smooth and lightly buttery accents of caramel and chocolate. it's a sexy wine that seems best for near- and medium-term consumption. | Monogram | 93 | 275 |
102,397 | portugal | this is a warm, ripe and spicy wine. it is full of red fruits, black currant and soft tannins, with great acidity at the end. drink now. | Monte das Servas Escolha | 86 | 8 |
45,047 | spain | a sensuous sweet sherry, this has the full monty of fig, date, licorice, root beer and chocolate aromas and flavors. it's naturally thick and sweet but also balanced, so it doesn't come across like a spoonful of syrup. great as a dessert wine with cake or blue cheese, but also as a topping for vanilla or coffee ice cream. | Oxford 1.970 | 91 | 15 |
122,414 | us | this chardonnay has dilute peach, citrus and vegetal flavors. | City Lights | 80 | 16 |
69,312 | us | this lush, smooth and supple cabernet is drinkable now for its rich array of red berry fruit, briary spice, red licorice, blond tobacco and sandalwood flavors. it shows the softness of alexander valley cabernet, but make no mistake, the balance enables it to age 6–8 years. | Special Reserve | 90 | 38 |
29,258 | us | this is a rich, robust pinot noir, defining the big, tannic style. it explodes in cherry, cola and pomegranate fruit flavors, with the added note of caramelized oak. you can drink this wine now, but it should hold in the bottle for 6–8 years, gradually mellowing. the vineyard is in the cooler southern part of the valley, near carneros. | Los Olivos | 90 | 42 |
106,437 | italy | frothy and foamy, this delicately fragrant prosecco delivers a bouquet of white flowers and orange blossom. the wine has direct, palate-cleaning effervescence and keeps your mouth polished and refreshed. | Riva dei Ciliegi Extra Dry | 86 | 18 |
45,425 | south africa | a gorgeous, single-vineyard chenin blanc that shows great complexity and balance. the bouquet is initially seductive and oaky, but it subsides with time to integrate with the ripe melon, mango and yellow peach scents. developed and slightly honeyed, the palate is lush and round. almond, honeysuckle and soft sweet spice flavors stay through the long close. tasty now, but should age nicely through 2015. | Honeybunch Reserve | 91 | 39 |
79,213 | israel | this wine has a bouquet of cassis, violet and black pepper. well-integrated flavors of cassis, strawberry preserves, anise, fennel bulb and lavender are set amid silky tannins that feel as if they may go on forever but are surpassed at the finish when fruit flavors pull out all the stops. | Namura Single Vineyard Special Reserve | 90 | 52 |
2,299 | germany | verging on orange in color, this intensely botrytized wine from one of germany's unique grape varieties is thick, almost chewy with extract and sugar. dried apricot aromas lead into orange marmalade flavors with an almost burnt, caramelized quality. finishes long, with a hint of bitterness that helps balance some of the intense sweetness. | Beerenauslese | 90 | 47 |
97,329 | us | although it is not entirely laced together, this substantial wine makes a good impression with its ripe purple fruits and strong vanilla and coffee and coconut barrel notes. big flavors and firm tannins create an impression of strength and weight; what the wine lacks in finesse it makes up for in muscle. it's chunky and rough-hewn, but carries plenty of flavor. screwcap. | First Class | 88 | 60 |
106,183 | italy | made with 60% merlot and 40% cabernet sauvignon, this has a shy nose that eventually gives up whiffs of plum and scorched earth. the simple and zesty palate delivers black-skinned fruit and a hint of cedar. enjoy soon. | Zizzolo | 86 | 15 |
71,488 | us | once again zach's ladder is entirely sourced from red mountain fruit, including klipsun and ciel du cheval. it's half syrah and half cabernet sauvignon, with a splash of petit verdot. fruity and forward in this cooler vintage, it shows lush red berry flavors with a kiss of cocoa. tangy and satisfying. | Zachary's Ladder | 89 | 30 |
95,935 | us | a limited production blend, this opens with tart, brambly fruit flavors accented with mild herbs. the finish continues down a brambly, peppery path. best to give this until 2017 or so in bottle. | Griffin's Cuvée | 87 | 45 |
2,324 | france | this soft, gentle sparkling wine is fresh with raspberry fruits and acidity at the end. drink as an apéritif. | Saint-Pierre Rosé Brut | 85 | 24 |