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13 | White | Austria | Heady, aromatic highlights of candied lemon peel reach the nose, followed by equally rich hints of ripe pear and peach. The palate takes this full force of generous fruit and pitches it against tangy, passion fruit and lemon zest. This is concentrated and has wonderfully spiky lemon freshness on the finish. | Ried Kellerberg | null | 96 | Wachau | null | null | Pichler-Krutzler 2017 Ried Kellerberg Riesling (Wachau) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pichler-krutzler-2017-ried-kellerberg-riesling-wachau/ | Riesling | 2,017 | Pichler-Krutzler |
13.2 | Red | US | This is among winemaker Cathy Corison's finest offerings, made from decades-old vines planted on St. George rootstock. Cassis, red currant and floral elements make for an inviting entry of aromatics that is followed by substantial structure and classic herbal undertones. A pillowy body of balanced elegance is met by an earthy, leathery finish of complex beauty. | Kronos Vineyard | 185 | 95 | California | Napa | St. Helena | Corison 2015 Kronos Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (St. Helena) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/corison-2015-kronos-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-st-helena-308720/ | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2,015 | Corison |
15 | Red | Italy | Enticing scents of spiced plum, pipe tobacco, crushed mint, new leather and a whiff of smoke come to the forefront. The full-bodied, velvety palate boasts dried cherry, raspberry compote, star anise and a graphite note. Fine-grained tannins provide the firm but elegant framework while fresh acidity keeps it balanced. Drink through 2025. | Vigneto Monte Sant'Urbano | 80 | 94 | Veneto | Amarone della Valpolicella Classico | null | Speri 2013 Vigneto Monte Sant'Urbano (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/speri-2013-vigneto-monte-santurbano-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico-307620/ | Red Blend | 2,013 | Speri |
14.1 | Red | US | Bright, crunchy red fruit effuses ripeness in this lushly layered wine. Black tea, forest and cedar pierce through, making for a complementary experience that intrigues with complexity. | Foss Vineyard | 62 | 94 | California | Sonoma | Russian River Valley | Williams Selyem 2016 Foss Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/williams-selyem-2016-foss-vineyard-pinot-noir-russian-river-valley-307966/ | Pinot Noir | 2,016 | Williams Selyem |
14.1 | White | US | This white has an expert level of intensity and concentration, and plenty of length within its balanced frame. Flavors of lemon meringue, brioche and apricot are complemented by wet stone. | Dutton Ranch Walker Hill Vineyard | 50 | 94 | California | Sonoma | Green Valley | Dutton-Goldfield 2016 Dutton Ranch Walker Hill Vineyard Chardonnay (Green Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dutton-goldfield-2016-dutton-ranch-walker-hill-vineyard-chardonnay-green-valley/ | Chardonnay | 2,016 | Dutton-Goldfield |
13.5 | White | Austria | Yeast, celery and a hint of cream make for an intriguing nose. The palate brings yeasty, savory notes and provides distinct concentration on the slender palate. Lovely, spicy depth and moreishness reign on the salty finish. | Spiegel | 34 | 94 | Wagram | null | null | Anton Bauer 2017 Spiegel Grüner Veltliner (Wagram) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/anton-bauer-2017-spiegel-gruner-veltliner-wagram/ | Grüner Veltliner | 2,017 | Anton Bauer |
13.5 | White | Austria | Subtle hints of mace and pepper give the nose a spicy frame. The palate then delivers Grüner's inimitable texture, enriched with savory, salty, herbal creaminess of yeast and gentle pear fruit. This is concentrated, complex and light, despite its undoubted body and oomph. Drink now–2028. | Rosenberg Alte Reben | 45 | 94 | Wagram | null | null | Anton Bauer 2017 Rosenberg Alte Reben Grüner Veltliner (Wagram) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/anton-bauer-2017-rosenberg-alte-reben-gruner-veltliner-wagram/ | Grüner Veltliner | 2,017 | Anton Bauer |
12 | White | Austria | Slightly cloudy but with an immensely aromatic nose, this suffuses with orange blossom, white pepper, bruised apple peel and jasmine. The palate rings with these aromatics while remaining utterly slender, utterly poised, utterly fresh. This clearly is skin-fermented and thus brings a deliciously bitter phenolic edge. Elderflower hovers. The aromatic purity and floral citrus poise are astonishing. Lovely. | Mashpitt | 34 | 94 | Burgenland | null | null | Gerhard Pittnauer 2017 Mashpitt White (Burgenland) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gerhard-pittnauer-2017-mashpitt-white-burgenland/ | White Blend | 2,017 | Gerhard Pittnauer |
13.5 | White | Austria | A hint of toasted hazelnut glints richly from the glass before sonorous, ripe pear notes appear. The palate also weaves these sonorous tones together and adds a lovely edge of fine lemon acidity. This is elegant, fruity, textured but lithe and made for the long run. Drink 2020–2030. | null | 35 | 94 | Leithaberg | null | null | Prieler 2017 Pinot Blanc (Leithaberg) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/prieler-2017-pinot-blanc-leithaberg/ | Pinot Blanc | 2,017 | Prieler |
13 | Red | France | A light touch of wood aging has given this wine ripe, perfumed flavors and rich tannins. A generous wine, it's full of fruit, spice and concentration. Produced from old vines, this dense wine is ready to drink from 2019. | Cuvée Mandrin | 20 | 93 | Beaujolais | Moulin-à-Vent | null | Château de Belleverne 2016 Cuvée Mandrin (Moulin-à-Vent) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-de-belleverne-2016-cuvee-mandrin-moulin-a-vent/ | Gamay | 2,016 | Château de Belleverne |
15.5 | Red | Italy | This opens with aromas of ripe berry, underbrush, cedar and pipe tobacco. The concentrated balanced palate offers blackberry jam, baked plum, star anise and clove alongside fine-grained tannins. | Il Bosco | 85 | 93 | Veneto | Amarone della Valpolicella | null | Cesari 2012 Il Bosco (Amarone della Valpolicella) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cesari-2012-il-bosco-amarone-della-valpolicella/ | Red Blend | 2,012 | Cesari |
13.5 | Red | US | This old-vine Coury clone cuvée is making its last appearance in Big Table Farm's lineup, for reasons undisclosed. It's a fine finale—a lush and inviting mix of ripe blackberry and black-cherry fruit, sweet spice and a touch of chocolate-covered orange rind. The tannins keep it smooth and supple on through an extended finish. | Wirtz Vineyard | 62 | 93 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Big Table Farm 2016 Wirtz Vineyard Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/big-table-farm-2016-wirtz-vineyard-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/ | Pinot Noir | 2,016 | Big Table Farm |
14.3 | Red | US | A paean to the classic signature of the AVA, this mixes blue and black fruits into a fully ripened slice of berry-pie goodness. Along with that exceptional fruit are hints and highlights of earth, herb and olive. The full-bodied flavors are finished with a light suggestion of cedar plank. | null | 62 | 93 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Yamhill-Carlton | Big Table Farm 2016 Pinot Noir (Yamhill-Carlton) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/big-table-farm-2016-pinot-noir-yamhill-carlton/ | Pinot Noir | 2,016 | Big Table Farm |
13.5 | White | Austria | Earth, yeast and celery salt promise a savory, textured wine, and the palate duly delivers: Yeast and texture have something of rich citrus zest. The palate tingles here and there with a little white pepper, while that celery saltiness echoes in the background. | Ried Gaisberg | 32 | 93 | Kamptal | null | null | Allram 2017 Ried Gaisberg Grüner Veltliner (Kamptal) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/allram-2017-ried-gaisberg-gruner-veltliner-kamptal/ | Grüner Veltliner | 2,017 | Allram |
12.5 | White | Austria | Gentle, almost emollient notes of passion fruit hover on the nose. The palate comes in with richer juiciness, adding hints of baked apricot and lovely lemon freshness. This is pure and serene and will be ready with a little bottle age. Drink 2020–2028. | Ried Rossberg | 18 | 93 | Steiermark | null | null | Adolf & Heinrich Fuchs 2017 Ried Rossberg Sauvignon Blanc (Steiermark) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/adolf-heinrich-fuchs-2017-ried-rossberg-sauvignon-blanc-steiermark/ | Sauvignon Blanc | 2,017 | Adolf & Heinrich Fuchs |
13.6 | Red | US | This medium- to full-bodied wine offers ripe fruit flavors and has a bold, moderately tannic texture that fills the mouth. To its credit, the wine shows some restraint in the firm acidity and almost tangy finish, so it keeps one coming back for another sip. Drink through 2026. | Burt Williams' Morning Dew Ranch | 85 | 93 | California | Mendocino County | Anderson Valley | Williams Selyem 2016 Burt Williams' Morning Dew Ranch Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/williams-selyem-2016-burt-williams-morning-dew-ranch-pinot-noir-anderson-valley/ | Pinot Noir | 2,016 | Williams Selyem |
14.5 | Red | Argentina | The black-fruit aromas on this Malbec-Cab Franc are impressive, and while the palate is tight, drawing and powerful, there's a sense of correctness about its size and strength. Blackberry, cassis and plum flavors are primed by strong acidity, while overall this is a broad fruity Argentine red in all its glory. Enjoy with a good steak through 2028. | Iscay | 70 | 93 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | null | Trapiche 2013 Iscay Malbec-Cabernet Franc (Mendoza) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trapiche-2013-iscay-malbec-cabernet-franc-mendoza/ | Malbec-Cabernet Franc | 2,013 | Trapiche |
13.5 | Red | South Africa | This is quite pretty and complex smelling, with a lot to take in. The bouquet offers a range of medium-intense aromas, with scents of frankincense, whole baking spice, rose-hip tea and a sweet cured-meat accent that harmonizes seamlessly with the fresh, snappy red-fruit core. The medium-weight palate is smooth and silky in feel, with fine yet structuring tannins and medium-plus acidity. Bright cherry, raspberry, red plum and wild strawberry flavors dance on the palate, with final flourishes of forest floor and sweet cedar. | Ignis | 50 | 93 | Upper Hemel en Aarde Valley | null | null | Storm 2015 Ignis Pinot Noir (Upper Hemel en Aarde Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/storm-2015-ignis-pinot-noir-upper-hemel-en-aarde-valley-309182/ | Pinot Noir | 2,015 | Storm |
14.6 | Red | US | Very dark in the glass and a tad wound up even three years in, this bottling graciously opens into aromas of lamb roast, charcoal and cassis. It has commanding presence on the palate, with a rich heavy luxurious mouthfeel that delivers flavors of lavender, rosemary, espresso and more cassis. | Old 900 | 58 | 93 | California | Central Coast | Adelaida District | Alta Colina 2015 Old 900 Syrah (Adelaida District) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alta-colina-2015-old-900-syrah-adelaida-district/ | Syrah | 2,015 | Alta Colina |
13.5 | White | Austria | Lemon zest, creamy yeast and white asparagus combine into a most enticing nose. The palate brings yet more savoriness with its shimmering white pepper and gleaming ripe lemon notes. The concentration is made all the more palpable by wonderful yeasty note. It offers a lovely, satisfying mouthful. | Ried Renner | 30 | 93 | Kamptal | null | null | Allram 2017 Ried Renner Grüner Veltliner (Kamptal) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/allram-2017-ried-renner-gruner-veltliner-kamptal/ | Grüner Veltliner | 2,017 | Allram |
13 | Red | France | Acidity and richness give this wine an opulent character. Ripe blackberry fruit are shot with acidity, still young and exuberant. The wine needs to soften and fill out to reveal its true intensity. Drink from 2020. | Domaine de Rochegrès | 38 | 93 | Beaujolais | Moulin-à-Vent | null | Albert Bichot 2017 Domaine de Rochegrès (Moulin-à-Vent) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/albert-bichot-2017-domaine-de-rochegres-moulin-a-vent/ | Gamay | 2,017 | Albert Bichot |
13.5 | White | Austria | A smoky, flinty reduction still hovers on the nose, but both floral overtones and an inherent savoriness shine through. The palate combines that same smokiness with a full-flavored palate that has a rich juiciness but at the same time a feel of richly infused tea. Smoke, texture, fleshy fruit and phenolics lead us in a merry, intriguing dance. This is complex and rich and will need some time in the bottle. Drink 2022–2032. | Ried Rosengartl Nussberg | 50 | 94 | Wiener Gemischter Satz | null | null | Wieninger 2017 Ried Rosengartl Nussberg White (Wiener Gemischter Satz) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wieninger-2017-ried-rosengartl-nussberg-white-wiener-gemischter-satz/ | Austrian white blend | 2,017 | Wieninger |
13 | White | Austria | Really ripe pear fruit on the nose emanates aromatics of Russet pear peel, juicy flesh and a richer angle of maple syrup. The palate comes in with textured richness, which again underlines the generosity and juiciness of ripe pear. Despite full freshness, there is a very palpable, earthy texture throughout, which will mark this out as a winner on the table with richer foods. That maple syrup note reappears on the dry, long finish. | Ried Heiligenstein | 45 | 94 | Kamptal | null | null | Weszeli 2015 Ried Heiligenstein Riesling (Kamptal) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/weszeli-2015-ried-heiligenstein-riesling-kamptal/ | Riesling | 2,015 | Weszeli |
14 | White | Austria | The merest hint of passion fruit teases on the nose. The palate makes this more intense but also adds zesty lemon and lime to proceedings. Yet underlying all is that generosity suggested by exotic fruit. This is lovely, aromatic, bold, slender and zesty. The finish is dry, lip-smacking and long. | Ried Kremser Wachtberg Reserve | 21 | 94 | Kremstal | null | null | Türk 2017 Ried Kremser Wachtberg Reserve Riesling (Kremstal) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/turk-2017-ried-kremser-wachtberg-reserve-riesling-kremstal/ | Riesling | 2,017 | Türk |
14 | White | Austria | Russet pear peel, hay flower, spruce and wet earth subtly combine into an intriguing, appetizing nose. The palate comes in with an unexpected but delightful lemon brightness that highlights that aromatic edge of conifer. The texture has a phenolic grip that is reminiscent of chewed apple pip with a rather pleasant edge of bitterness. This is rich in feel, making it a great wine for the dinner table. Drink 2020–2030. | Golden Erd | 80 | 94 | Burgenland | null | null | Tinhof 2017 Golden Erd Neuburger (Burgenland) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tinhof-2017-golden-erd-neuburger-burgenland/ | Neuburger | 2,017 | Tinhof |
14 | White | Austria | Freshly turned wet earth and pear peel on the nose promise richness and texture. The palate duly obliges and presents a concentrated core that unites salty yeast, lemon zest and savory miso notes. A slight but pleasant bitterness adds bite and counters the lovely fruit. This is complex and mouthwatering to the last. | Ried Höhereck | 49 | 94 | Wachau | null | null | Tegernseerhof 2017 Ried Höhereck Grüner Veltliner (Wachau) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tegernseerhof-2017-ried-hohereck-gruner-veltliner-wachau/ | Grüner Veltliner | 2,017 | Tegernseerhof |
13.5 | Red | South Africa | Soft earthy spice and sweet cured-bacon aromas are at the front of the bouquet here, with supporting fruit tones of brambly berries, wild strawberry, peach pit, fruit cake, sweet smoke and rooibos. There's a real mélange of aromas and flavors here, just stunning, with more nuance and complexity discovered with each sniff and sip. Bright, snappy red berry fruits abound on the palate, while hints of sous bois, tree bark and cocoa nib unfold on the close. It's medium in weight, well-composed and balanced, with a smooth, suave and silky texture. | Vrede | 55 | 94 | null | null | null | Storm 2014 Vrede Pinot Noir | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/storm-2014-vrede-pinot-noir/ | Pinot Noir | 2,014 | Storm |
14 | White | Austria | Ripe stone fruit, juicy yellow pear and creamy yeast signal richness on the nose. The palate obliges with yeasty creaminess and a bold but fluid texture. The ripe and juicy pear notes, however, peep through in a joyful, almost cheeky fashion. A lovely, rounded, full-flavored wine with a peppery finish. | Ried Lamm Reserve | 49 | 94 | Kamptal | null | null | Steininger 2017 Ried Lamm Reserve Grüner Veltliner (Kamptal) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/steininger-2017-ried-lamm-reserve-gruner-veltliner-kamptal/ | Grüner Veltliner | 2,017 | Steininger |
13.5 | White | Austria | A creamy, plum- and apple-tinged generosity is immediately evident on the nose, countered beautifully by zesty lime. The zestiness pervades the entire palate with its freshness and texture, giving definition to the juicier side of the yellow plum notes but creating a racy, concentrated fruitiness. This is utterly moreish and seductively lively and juicy. The finish is dry. Drink until 2035. | Schieferterrasssen | 30 | 94 | Kremstal | null | null | Stadt Krems 2017 Schieferterrasssen Riesling (Kremstal) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stadt-krems-2017-schieferterrasssen-riesling-kremstal/ | Riesling | 2,017 | Stadt Krems |
13.5 | White | Austria | Gorgeously aromatic hints of baked apple with lemon oil hit the nose. The palate is zingy with bright, untamed lemon, while the baked apple richness provides a counterbalance of fruitfulness and texture. This is unusual but exciting. The concentration alone makes this a chief contender for the table. A real and lip-smacking Austrian original. Drink 2022–2032. | Ried Mandel-Höh | 45 | 94 | Thermenregion | null | null | Stadlmann 2017 Ried Mandel-Höh Zierfandler (Thermenregion) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stadlmann-2017-ried-mandel-hoh-zierfandler-thermenregion/ | Zierfandler | 2,017 | Stadlmann |
13.8 | Red | US | This outstanding value showcases the fruit from a vineyard adjacent to Jadot's Résonance vineyard. It's an under-the-radar site beautifully expressed here by winemaker Peter Rosback. Densely packed with strawberry and cherry fruit, it's textural, deep and long, wrapping up in a tight citrus-framed finish. Drink now and over the next decade. | Yates Conwill Vineyard | 42 | 94 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Yamhill-Carlton | Sineann 2017 Yates Conwill Vineyard Pinot Noir (Yamhill-Carlton) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sineann-2017-yates-conwill-vineyard-pinot-noir-yamhill-carlton/ | Pinot Noir | 2,017 | Sineann |
13.5 | White | Austria | Very juicy and ripe notes of passion fruit and peach signal ripeness and pleasure. The palate delivers softly with even more ripe generosity and juiciness. Ripe pear and plum also join in. A mere edge of lemon freshness provides direction, but the finish has the customary, moreish Riesling zestiness. | Ried Heiligenstein | 45 | 94 | Kamptal | null | null | Schloss Gobelsburg 2017 Ried Heiligenstein Riesling (Kamptal) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/schloss-gobelsburg-2017-ried-heiligenstein-riesling-kamptal/ | Riesling | 2,017 | Schloss Gobelsburg |
13.5 | White | Austria | A rich, fragrant yeastiness, tinged with celery salt and sage shimmers on the nose alongside citrus and green pear. On the palate, the yeast pervades both texture and flavor, enhanced by new notes of hay flower and a distinct, moreish, tingling saltiness. So much flavor packed into a mouthful of wine. | Ried Grub | 38 | 94 | Kamptal | null | null | Schloss Gobelsburg 2017 Ried Grub Grüner Veltliner (Kamptal) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/schloss-gobelsburg-2017-ried-grub-gruner-veltliner-kamptal/ | Grüner Veltliner | 2,017 | Schloss Gobelsburg |
13.5 | Red | Austria | A heady, perfumed note of peony-tinged cherry has an exciting frisson of white pepper about it. The palate continues with a silky, red-fruited spiciness that marks out delicious cool-climate reds. There is concentration and density at the core of this honest Zweigelt. | Reserve | 39 | 94 | Niederösterreich | null | null | Schloss Gobelsburg 2016 Reserve Zweigelt (Niederösterreich) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/schloss-gobelsburg-2016-reserve-zweigelt-niederosterreich/ | Zweigelt | 2,016 | Schloss Gobelsburg |
13.5 | White | Austria | Pear and salty miso on the nose already promise a dramatic clash of opposites. The palate presents these poles in exemplary fashion. The creamy, textured, pithy and pleasantly bitter edge of yeast and zest meet rounded, harmonious and ripe pear fruit. The long, lip-smacking finish makes you crave more. | Ried Kellerberg | null | 94 | Wachau | null | null | Pichler-Krutzler 2017 Ried Kellerberg Grüner Veltliner (Wachau) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pichler-krutzler-2017-ried-kellerberg-gruner-veltliner-wachau/ | Grüner Veltliner | 2,017 | Pichler-Krutzler |
14 | Red | Austria | The nose does not yet want to give too much away. The palate, likewise, needs time. There is plenty of fruit here: Plum and blueberry abound but are still tightly held in firm yet nonetheless juicy body, with ample density and freshness. Tannins are fine on the elegant body. This will blossom but needs time. Drink 2022–2035. Elegance is guaranteed. | Comondor | 69 | 94 | Burgenland | null | null | Nittnaus Anita und Hans 2016 Comondor Red (Burgenland) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nittnaus-anita-und-hans-2016-comondor-red-burgenland/ | Austrian Red Blend | 2,016 | Nittnaus Anita und Hans |
13.5 | White | Austria | A subtle nose reveals suspicions of yeast and lemon. The palate shows an intriguing edge of phenolics that unites yeasty texture with lemony pith. All this happens on light, delicate but very grounded feet. This is lovely now but will be even better with bottle aging. Drink 2022–2030. | Ried Berg | 75 | 94 | Traisental | null | null | Markus Huber 2017 Ried Berg Grüner Veltliner (Traisental) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/markus-huber-2017-ried-berg-gruner-veltliner-traisental/ | Grüner Veltliner | 2,017 | Markus Huber |
13 | White | Austria | A rather shy nose reveals nothing but slight notes of citrus. The palate then fills out with subtle but convincing notes of fresh sage, lemon pith, celery salt and yeast. Lemon highlights keep this on the ultrafresh side, but the savory yeastiness provides a lovely balance. | Ried Seeberg | 43 | 94 | Kamptal | null | null | Leindl 2017 Ried Seeberg Grüner Veltliner (Kamptal) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/leindl-2017-ried-seeberg-gruner-veltliner-kamptal/ | Grüner Veltliner | 2,017 | Leindl |
13.5 | White | Austria | An earthy hint of Russet pear peel plays on the nose before tart but ripe lemon notes kick in. The palate brims with that lively, ripe lemon fruit and tingles with generosity across the palate. There is something very satisfying, juicy and lip-smacking about such ripe lemon fruit. The finish is dry and moreish. | Ried Koglberg | 45 | 94 | Kamptal | null | null | Hiedler 2017 Ried Koglberg Riesling (Kamptal) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hiedler-2017-ried-koglberg-riesling-kamptal/ | Riesling | 2,017 | Hiedler |
12.6 | White | US | Stunning aromatics combine spicy citrus, tangy tropical and spun sugar notes. In the mouth, the wine (though bone dry) still manages to convey a sense of fruit sugar. It's tart, racy and complex, with the structure to age for 15 years or longer, but delicious already. The vines date back to the early 1970s. | Maresh Vineyard Old Vine | 30 | 94 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Dundee Hills | Harper Voit 2016 Maresh Vineyard Old Vine Riesling (Dundee Hills) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/harper-voit-2016-maresh-vineyard-old-vine-riesling-dundee-hills-308248/ | Riesling | 2,016 | Harper Voit |
14.5 | Red | US | This captures the magic of this tiny AVA. It's an elegant tumble of berry fruit, sedimentary minerals and light seams of cola, coffee and clean earth. The balance and complexity, along with site-specific density, are superb. | Bramble Hill Vineyard | 65 | 94 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Ribbon Ridge | Harper Voit 2016 Bramble Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir (Ribbon Ridge) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/harper-voit-2016-bramble-hill-vineyard-pinot-noir-ribbon-ridge-308255/ | Pinot Noir | 2,016 | Harper Voit |
14.4 | Red | US | The Calera clone is rare in Oregon; here it's in the mix with the more common Pommard. This young, tight wine brings bright, primary cranberry and raspberry fruit flavors, set upon a firm spine of balanced acids and polished tannins. Notes of iron, licorice and coffee grounds come up in the finish, and overall this has the structure for a decade of life at least. Drink 2022 to the early 2030s. | Bieze Vineyard | 65 | 94 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Eola-Amity Hills | Harper Voit 2016 Bieze Vineyard Pinot Noir (Eola-Amity Hills) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/harper-voit-2016-bieze-vineyard-pinot-noir-eola-amity-hills-308253/ | Pinot Noir | 2,016 | Harper Voit |
13 | White | Austria | Notes of crushed celery, sage and fresh yeast on the nose already hint at the concentrated dose of savoriness that is to come. The palate presents this with a satisfying, lasting intensity. This is about texture and saltiness rather than fruit and deserves to stand on the very best tables. A deeply gastronomic wine of beautiful but light-footed eminence. | Ried Mühlberg | 32 | 94 | Weinviertel | null | null | Gruber Röschitz 2017 Ried Mühlberg Grüner Veltliner (Weinviertel) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gruber-roschitz-2017-ried-muhlberg-gruner-veltliner-weinviertel/ | Grüner Veltliner | 2,017 | Gruber Röschitz |
14.8 | Red | US | From an estate site in Pope Valley that rises to an elevation of 1,000-feet, this impresses in high-toned raspberry and cassis fruitiness, accompanied by an aromatic note of violet. Well structured and full bodied, it has secondary characteristics of cedar and dried herb, the oak supportive and not in the way. This will do well in the cellar; enjoy best from 2025–2030. | Estate Grown | 55 | 94 | California | Napa | Napa Valley | Gratus 2015 Estate Grown Malbec (Napa Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gratus-2015-estate-grown-malbec-napa-valley/ | Malbec | 2,015 | Gratus |
14.5 | Red | US | Intensely expressive fruit flavors carry this full-boded wine from first whiff through lingering finish. Bright black-cherry tones meet violets in the aroma, while black cherry, blackberry and rhubarb fill out the palate. The flavors are unusually pure and well delineated and the balance is spot-on, as moderate tannins and good fruit acidity bolster the mouthfeel. | Confluence Vineyard Lower Bench | 84 | 94 | California | Mendocino County | Anderson Valley | Goldeneye 2015 Confluence Vineyard Lower Bench Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/goldeneye-2015-confluence-vineyard-lower-bench-pinot-noir-anderson-valley-308121/ | Pinot Noir | 2,015 | Goldeneye |
13.5 | Red | US | This wine is beautifully fruity in tones of cranberry, strawberry and raspberry, with perfumed wafts of rose and lavender on the nose. It's light in body, driven by bright acidity that keeps it fresh and inviting. A silky display of Asian spice rings on the finish. | Fox Den Vineyard | 62 | 94 | California | Sonoma | Green Valley | Dutton-Goldfield 2016 Fox Den Vineyard Pinot Noir (Green Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dutton-goldfield-2016-fox-den-vineyard-pinot-noir-green-valley/ | Pinot Noir | 2,016 | Dutton-Goldfield |
14.2 | Red | US | Though this winery's single-vineyard expressions are awesome, this appellation blend is also a strong choice. Intense aromas of tart pomegranate, cinnamon, sumac and turned soil lead into a smooth, fresh and high-toned palate of rhubarb and French toast flavors. | null | 45 | 94 | California | Central Coast | Sta. Rita Hills | Dragonette 2016 Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dragonette-2016-pinot-noir-sta-rita-hills-308225/ | Pinot Noir | 2,016 | Dragonette |
14 | Red | Austria | A nose of crushed blackberries and blueberries and luscious black cherries has a hint of tar and a lift of oaky spice. The concentrated palate is dense with the same, dark and brooding fruit, and the tannins have a fine but firm grip, while new oak gives a high-gloss finish. A polished, international style, but made with aplomb and elegance. Drink until 2030. | Ried Kirchweingarten Reserve | 45 | 94 | Carnuntum | null | null | Artner 2016 Ried Kirchweingarten Reserve Blaufränkisch (Carnuntum) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/artner-2016-ried-kirchweingarten-reserve-blaufrankisch-carnuntum/ | Blaufränkisch | 2,016 | Artner |
13.5 | Red | Austria | Lifted notes of cinnamon mingle with savory hints of soy against a backdrop of ripe blueberry and plum fruit. The palate is dense and concentrated but smooth. Fruit and spice take turns and provide a wonderfully mellow game. Inherent freshness balances all these riches beautifully. | Evolution T FX T | 25 | 94 | Burgenland | null | null | Arachon 2015 Evolution T FX T Red (Burgenland) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arachon-2015-evolution-t-fx-t-red-burgenland/ | Austrian Red Blend | 2,015 | Arachon |
14.5 | Red | South Africa | This suave, seductive wine opens with forward aromas of black currant, blackberry and mentholated plum that are hit by green, earthy tones of tobacco leaf, licorice root and flower stem. The palate is full and lush, with rich and opulent dark-fruit flavors that are framed by bold, structuring tannins and lifted by ample acidity, as well as pronounced oak and licorice spice tones. It's harmonious and balanced, with all the components strong and upfront. A complete and delicious wine now, enjoy through 2026. | Vinified and Bottled on Lormarins | 80 | 94 | Franschhoek | null | null | Anthonij Rupert 2012 Vinified and Bottled on Lormarins Cabernet Sauvignon (Franschhoek) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/anthonij-rupert-2012-vinified-and-bottled-on-lormarins-cabernet-sauvignon-franschhoek/ | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2,012 | Anthonij Rupert |
13.5 | White | Austria | The most aromatic hints of pear, Mandarin orange zest and lemon balm play on the nose. The juicy palate broadens out generously and lets ripe stone fruit speak. Mirabelle plum juiciness makes this easy to like. Fresh zestiness becomes present on the appetizing, dry, long and lemony finish. | Ried Loibenberg Smaragd | 56 | 94 | Wachau | null | null | Alzinger 2017 Ried Loibenberg Smaragd Riesling (Wachau) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alzinger-2017-ried-loibenberg-smaragd-riesling-wachau/ | Riesling | 2,017 | Alzinger |
13.5 | White | Austria | Subtle notes of Russet pear peel and lime zest on the nose lead to a very concentrated body where the attractive zestiness combines winningly with notes of salty miso and hints of white pepper. It is citrus freshness that highlights the aromatic, savory nature of these flavors and gives this wine its racy, refreshing tension and utter moreishness. | Ried Kirnberg Smaragd | 42 | 94 | Wachau | null | null | Georg Frischengruber 2017 Ried Kirnberg Smaragd Grüner Veltliner (Wachau) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/georg-frischengruber-2017-ried-kirnberg-smaragd-gruner-veltliner-wachau/ | Grüner Veltliner | 2,017 | Georg Frischengruber |
14.2 | Red | US | This bottling by industry veterans John and Helen Falcone always packs in Paso Robles' lushness without breaking the bank. Creamy aromas of black-cherry chiffon, lush roses and violets and vanilla-speckled French toast lead into a ripe palate of black cherry, cassis, mocha and caramel. Soft but structural tannins and a proper acidity hold it together. | null | 35 | 94 | California | Central Coast | Paso Robles | Falcone 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/falcone-2016-cabernet-sauvignon-paso-robles-308230/ | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2,016 | Falcone |
13.8 | White | US | This is a structured and remarkable wine, bursting in tension and complexity. High toned, it dances lightly on the palate in bolts of tangerine, Meyer lemon and green apple, with a jasmine note providing a pleasing complement. | Year of the Monkey Single Vineyard | 60 | 94 | California | Napa-Sonoma | Carneros | Donum 2016 Year of the Monkey Single Vineyard Chardonnay (Carneros) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/donum-2016-year-of-the-monkey-single-vineyard-chardonnay-carneros-308033/ | Chardonnay | 2,016 | Donum |
14 | Red | France | This rich wine is aged in old barrels for more than two years. Spice, mint and ripe perfumed black fruits come together in a wine that has weight, density and is just now becoming ready to drink. | Infini | 50 | 94 | Beaujolais | Moulin-à-Vent | null | Domaine Bertrand 2015 Infini (Moulin-à-Vent) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-bertrand-2015-infini-moulin-a-vent/ | Gamay | 2,015 | Domaine Bertrand |
13 | Red | France | The name translates as “heart of the winemaker,” recognizing owner Anita Kuhnel's place among the few women producers in Beaujolais. The wine is complex and intense, while also well structured and full of smooth fruits. Velvet tannins give a sense of structure while leaving the freshness intact. Drink from 2022. | Coeur de Vigneronne | 33 | 94 | Beaujolais | Moulin-à-Vent | null | Domaine Anita 2017 Coeur de Vigneronne (Moulin-à-Vent) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-anita-2017-coeur-de-vigneronne-moulin-a-vent/ | Gamay | 2,017 | Domaine Anita |
13.8 | White | US | The wine's aromas are arresting in notes of lemon pith, herb, stone fruit, fig, spice, mineral and citrus. Full-bodied, layered and exquisitely balanced fruit flavors follow with a zing of electric, lemony acidity stitching it all together. The fig- and tropical fruit-filled finish seems near endless. It's showing beautifully now, but should only get better with some time in the cellar. Best 2020–2025. | Chaleur Blanc | 35 | 94 | Washington | Columbia Valley | Columbia Valley (WA) | DeLille 2017 Chaleur Blanc White (Columbia Valley (WA)) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/delille-2017-chaleur-blanc-white-columbia-valley-wa-308478/ | Bordeaux-style White Blend | 2,017 | DeLille |
13 | Red | France | This comes from a single vineyard facing southeast across the Saône Valley. Ripe tannins and great concentration are balanced by opulent, spicy fruit and wonderful richness. The wine is just approaching maturity and will benefit from further aging. Drink from 2021. | La Rochelle | 66 | 94 | Beaujolais | Moulin-à-Vent | null | Château du Moulin-à-Vent 2015 La Rochelle (Moulin-à-Vent) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-du-moulin-a-vent-2015-la-rochelle-moulin-a-vent/ | Gamay | 2,015 | Château du Moulin-à-Vent |
13.8 | Red | US | This vintage of Jessica is a rock star of a wine, a full display of winemaking craftsmanship at its best. Black-cherry, black-tea, tobacco and coffee flavors are seamlessly combined in a rich supple utterly captivating wine that will be hard to leave in your cellar for very long. It's 100% Wädenswil clone, and was 50% whole-cluster fermented. | Jessica | 55 | 94 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Broadley 2016 Jessica Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/broadley-2016-jessica-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/ | Pinot Noir | 2,016 | Broadley |
14.3 | Red | US | A ripe cherry aroma pops from the glass, with a light accent of milk chocolate in the background. The fruit is so rich and appealing that it takes a moment or two for the extra nuances to filter through—cinnamon, cedar and even a whiff of musk. These details contribute to a most expressive wine that shows power and aging potential. | Sunnyside Vineyard | 62 | 94 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Big Table Farm 2016 Sunnyside Vineyard Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/big-table-farm-2016-sunnyside-vineyard-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/ | Pinot Noir | 2,016 | Big Table Farm |
14 | Red | Austria | Pure, tart red currant on the nose is softened by gentle almond and vanilla notes. On the translucent palate, those same poles manage to unite: the tart, crisp freshness of the fruit and the rounded, fluid softness of the vanilla with a pleasant whiff of smoke. The body remains light, the tannins are silky, and pepper shimmers around the edges. This is harmonious, elegant and poised. Drink 2020–2030. | Reserve Limited Edition | 59 | 94 | Wagram | null | null | Anton Bauer 2016 Reserve Limited Edition Pinot Noir (Wagram) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/anton-bauer-2016-reserve-limited-edition-pinot-noir-wagram/ | Pinot Noir | 2,016 | Anton Bauer |
13 | White | Austria | Passion fruit and mango on the nose set an unmistakably tropical tone. The palate continues in the same, generous juicy vein of full-on fruit but manages to temper this with bright, lemon freshness. The finish is taut, clean, zesty and lemony | Ried Steinertal Smaragd | 66 | 94 | Wachau | null | null | Alzinger 2017 Ried Steinertal Smaragd Riesling (Wachau) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alzinger-2017-ried-steinertal-smaragd-riesling-wachau/ | Riesling | 2,017 | Alzinger |
13.5 | White | Austria | Ripe yellow plum on the nose has an aromatic tinge of apricot as well as of lemon zest. The palate plays the same game of pitting generous, ripe and juicy fruit against beautifully ripe but zesty freshness. There is something gentle here, something just about creamy that chimes well with the apricot notes. A fresh but gentle Riesling with seductive ripeness, creaminess and a dry finish. | Ried Heil | 36 | 94 | Kamptal | null | null | Allram 2017 Ried Heil Riesling (Kamptal) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/allram-2017-ried-heil-riesling-kamptal/ | Riesling | 2,017 | Allram |
15.5 | Red | Italy | Exotic spice, mature black-skinned fruit, espresso and French oak are just some of the aromas you'll find on this delicious, full-bodied red. Boasting an enviable combination of concentrated flavors and elegance, it delivers flavors of ripe black cherry, prune steeped in spirits, vanilla bean and licorice framed by enveloping fine-grained tannins. Fresh acidity lifts the rich flavors while a coffee note lingers on the finish. Drink through 2026. | null | 75 | 94 | Veneto | Amarone della Valpolicella Classico | null | Allegrini 2014 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/allegrini-2014-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico-307614/ | Red Blend | 2,014 | Allegrini |
16 | Red | Italy | Baked plum, spice, vanilla and pressed violet aromas mingle with a whiff of cassis. Dense and concentrated, the palate combines power and an almost weightless character, doling out blackberry jam, black cherry, coconut and a confectionery note alongside velvety tannins. Drink through 2026. | La Mattonara Riserva | 340 | 94 | Veneto | Amarone della Valpolicella Classico | null | Zymè 2006 La Mattonara Riserva (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zyme-2006-la-mattonara-riserva-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico-308908/ | Red Blend | 2,006 | Zymè |
14.2 | Red | US | From a site the heart of the appellation, and a block-designate at that, this is an exuberant and intensely flavored wine, with tones of black cherry, smoke and forest floor. It builds power as it sits in the glass, finishing on a lush, seductive texture. | Rochioli Riverblock Vineyard | 85 | 94 | California | Sonoma | Russian River Valley | Williams Selyem 2016 Rochioli Riverblock Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/williams-selyem-2016-rochioli-riverblock-vineyard-pinot-noir-russian-river-valley-307971/ | Pinot Noir | 2,016 | Williams Selyem |
13.9 | Red | US | High toned and perfumed, this wine has ample texture and structure. Rose, lavender and blood orange effuse from the glass, before powerful waves of strawberry compote and rhubarb shoot through hoops of savory minerality. | Allen Vineyard | 85 | 94 | California | Sonoma | Russian River Valley | Williams Selyem 2016 Allen Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/williams-selyem-2016-allen-vineyard-pinot-noir-russian-river-valley-307960/ | Pinot Noir | 2,016 | Williams Selyem |
12.5 | Red | Austria | The dark allure of elderberry and black cherry has to be teased out on the nose. It is the elderberry that gives this a medicinal, herbaceous tinge. The palate is wonderfully and enticingly tart at first but then presents the purity of ripe, black cherry. Tannins are fine and have a little crunch, and pervasive freshness keeps this elegant and sinuous. Drink 2020–2030. | Reserve | null | 94 | Carnuntum | null | null | Trapl 2016 Reserve St. Laurent (Carnuntum) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trapl-2016-reserve-st-laurent-carnuntum/ | St. Laurent | 2,016 | Trapl |
13.5 | White | Austria | Tropical notes of passion fruit hover on the nose as much as the scent of crushed lemon balm. The palate then brings a zesty but easy juiciness. All about this is balance, freshness and poise. The concentration and wonderfully clean finish become apparent on the lip-smacking, moreish and dry finish. | Ried Pfaffenberg | 60 | 94 | Kremstal | null | null | Stift Göttweig 2017 Ried Pfaffenberg Riesling (Kremstal) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stift-gottweig-2017-ried-pfaffenberg-riesling-kremstal/ | Riesling | 2,017 | Stift Göttweig |
13 | White | Austria | An aromatic tinge of yarrow and crushed citrus leaf adds heady allure to the lemony flavors on the nose. The palate, still slightly spritzy, presents a riper note, a rounder aspect despite all its lemon freshness. There is something gentle, mild, juicy and harmonious about this. The finish is dry and zesty. | Ried Gaisberg | 30 | 94 | Kamptal | null | null | Allram 2017 Ried Gaisberg Riesling (Kamptal) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/allram-2017-ried-gaisberg-riesling-kamptal/ | Riesling | 2,017 | Allram |
13 | Red | France | From a 12-acre parcel, this wine is ripe, with layers of wood, spice and black fruits. Opulent and generous, it has great potential. The concentration and richness indicate a wine to age for a few more years. Drink from 2021. | Domaine de Rochegrès | 59 | 94 | Beaujolais | Moulin-à-Vent | null | Albert Bichot 2016 Domaine de Rochegrès (Moulin-à-Vent) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/albert-bichot-2016-domaine-de-rochegres-moulin-a-vent-305622/ | Gamay | 2,016 | Albert Bichot |
12.5 | Red | France | This amazing wine comes from vines that are more than 100 years old. Its richness and concentration are impressive, while the black fruits offer juicy acidity, spice and ripe tannins. This complex wine is well worth aging. Drink from 2020. | Vieilles Vignes de 1903 | 30 | 94 | Beaujolais | Moulin-à-Vent | null | Yohan Lardy 2016 Vieilles Vignes de 1903 (Moulin-à-Vent) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/yohan-lardy-2016-vieilles-vignes-de-1903-moulin-a-vent/ | Gamay | 2,016 | Yohan Lardy |
12 | Red | US | This is a limited selection from the estate's original vines planted in the mid-1970s. Tart berry and citrus flesh and zest introduce a balanced, almost ethereal wine, with notes of wet stone and green tea. It's a testament to the exceptional care paid to these biodynamic vines, and the intent of the winemaker to emphasize delicacy over power. | Winderlea Legacy | 85 | 94 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Dundee Hills | Winderlea 2016 Winderlea Legacy Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/winderlea-2016-winderlea-legacy-pinot-noir-dundee-hills-308327/ | Pinot Noir | 2,016 | Winderlea |
13.6 | Red | US | Smoky, toasty oak plays a stellar background role to this wine's succulence of black cherry, raspberry and blood orange. Acid-driven on the palate, it presents plenty of secondary characteristics that lean into savory tones of black tea and cardamom. | Williams Selyem Estate Vineyard | 105 | 94 | California | Sonoma | Russian River Valley | Williams Selyem 2016 Williams Selyem Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/williams-selyem-2016-williams-selyem-estate-vineyard-pinot-noir-russian-river-valley-307967/ | Pinot Noir | 2,016 | Williams Selyem |
14.7 | White | US | This is a grainy, structured and textured white, lifted by bright acidity and crisp flavors of apple, peach and pear. It has concentration of flavor as well as tension, offering length and balance within an elegant framework. | Lewis MacGregor Estate Vineyard | 65 | 94 | California | Sonoma | Russian River Valley | Williams Selyem 2016 Lewis MacGregor Estate Vineyard Chardonnay (Russian River Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/williams-selyem-2016-lewis-macgregor-estate-vineyard-chardonnay-russian-river-valley-307980/ | Chardonnay | 2,016 | Williams Selyem |
13 | White | Italy | This intriguing amber-colored wine is made entirely with the rare native grape Dorona grown in the Venetian Lagoon. It opens with aromas of dried apricot, honey, fruitcake and smoke that carry over to the mineral-driven palate along with a note of orange rind and saline. An almond note lingers on the finish. Drink through 2022. | null | null | 94 | Italy Other | Vino Bianco d'Italia | null | Venissa 2012 Dorona (Vino Bianco d'Italia) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/venissa-2012-dorona-vino-bianco-ditalia-308896/ | Dorona | 2,012 | Venissa |
13.5 | White | Austria | High-toned notes of freshly cut green pear expand on the nose. The palate then adds its creamy yeastiness and the texture of citrus pith, lending structure and a fitting backdrop to the salty, savory edge. Bright citrus freshness keeps this on a totally refreshing and even keel. Mouthfilling, concentrated and totally lip-smacking. | Ried Lamm | 47 | 94 | Kamptal | null | null | Schloss Gobelsburg 2017 Ried Lamm Grüner Veltliner (Kamptal) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/schloss-gobelsburg-2017-ried-lamm-gruner-veltliner-kamptal/ | Grüner Veltliner | 2,017 | Schloss Gobelsburg |
14 | White | Austria | A hint of earthiness precedes the notes of ripe, juicy pear on the nose. The palate switches into a savory mode that puts a salty yeastiness at the center, where creamy yeast and zesty pith combine into a wonderful texture, yet the finish shines with bright lemon and ripe pear. What a lovely mouthful. | Ried Pellingen Reserve | 35 | 94 | Kremstal | null | null | Proidl 2017 Ried Pellingen Reserve Grüner Veltliner (Kremstal) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/proidl-2017-ried-pellingen-reserve-gruner-veltliner-kremstal/ | Grüner Veltliner | 2,017 | Proidl |
13.5 | White | Austria | Ripe pear and lemony brightness on the nose suggest generous richness. The palate is more zesty than expected, giving wonderful precision to those burgeoning, juicy and full-fruited notes of pear and Mirabelle plum. Yet there always is that welcome zesty citrus to tone and refresh. Lovely bright, zesty and dry finish. | Ried Ehrenfels Reserve | 52 | 94 | Kremstal | null | null | Proidl 2017 Ried Ehrenfels Reserve Riesling (Kremstal) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/proidl-2017-ried-ehrenfels-reserve-riesling-kremstal/ | Riesling | 2,017 | Proidl |
12.5 | Red | France | Notes of smoke, charcuterie and dried lavender introduce velvety layers of black cherry and plum in this wine. Briskly composed and light on its feet, this vibrant but penetrating Syrah is encased in fine, integrated tannins. Still quite youthful it should improve through 2035 and hold further. | Village | 80 | 94 | Rhône Valley | Côte Rôtie | null | Ogier 2014 Village (Côte Rôtie) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ogier-2014-village-cote-rotie/ | Syrah | 2,014 | Ogier |
12 | Sparkling | Italy | Fresh and refined, this elegant sparkler opens with enticing, delicate scents of white stone fruit, spring flower and crushed alpine herb. The dry savory palate delivers Bartlett pear, crunchy apple, lemon zest and ginger set against a foaming mousse. Bright acidity lifts the rich flavors. Delicious! | Grave di Stecca Brut | 38 | 94 | Italy Other | Vino Spumante | null | Nino Franco 2013 Grave di Stecca Brut Glera (Vino Spumante) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nino-franco-2013-grave-di-stecca-brut-glera-vino-spumante/ | Glera | 2,013 | Nino Franco |
11.5 | White | Austria | A little funky wilderness still plays on the yeasty nose and does not yet give much away. The palate, however, develops that textured, lemon-scented, yeasty game and gives full rein to a kind of celery saltiness. There is lovely midpalate grip, too, and ample concentration. | Manila | 25 | 94 | Weinland Österreich | null | null | Nittnaus Anita und Hans 2017 Manila Grüner Veltliner (Weinland Österreich) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nittnaus-anita-und-hans-2017-manila-gruner-veltliner-weinland-osterreich/ | Grüner Veltliner | 2,017 | Nittnaus Anita und Hans |
15 | Red | US | This is 100% varietal and remarkably impressive, true to its grape in earthy aromas of violet and sage. The mountainous appellation contributes girth and breadth, as well as densely layered texture and grip. Around the fullness are beautiful flavors of chocolate, graham cracker and blueberry. This will cellar well; enjoy best 2025–2030. | null | 80 | 94 | California | Napa | Mount Veeder | Mt. Brave 2015 Cabernet Franc (Mount Veeder) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mt-brave-2015-cabernet-franc-mount-veeder-308719/ | Cabernet Franc | 2,015 | Mt. Brave |
14 | White | Austria | Orange peel, wet earth and floral overtones on the nose coalesce into a wonderfully aromatic, concentrated unity in the mouth. The palate has a pleasant oiliness, a juicy, rich texture that unites richness and freshness at the sweetest spot. This is both satiating and mouthwatering, fresh and rich. Long live these exciting contradictions and this Austrian originality. | Ried Satzing | 40 | 94 | Thermenregion | null | null | Johanneshof Reinisch 2017 Ried Satzing Rotgipfler (Thermenregion) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/johanneshof-reinisch-2017-ried-satzing-rotgipfler-thermenregion/ | Rotgipfler | 2,017 | Johanneshof Reinisch |
14.5 | Red | US | Bright and snappy violet aromas lead into black peppers and charred blackberry on the elegant nose of this bottling, created from the winery's best-barrels released each vintage. The palate is taut and grippy with firm tannins and perfectly primed acid, which will carry the dried herb and pepper flavors into the deep future. Drink 2020–2030. | Upslope | 75 | 94 | California | Central Coast | Santa Barbara County | Jaffurs 2015 Upslope Syrah (Santa Barbara County) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jaffurs-2015-upslope-syrah-santa-barbara-county/ | Syrah | 2,015 | Jaffurs |
13.5 | White | Austria | Green melon, citrus foliage and a lick of creaminess on the nose make for a winning, appetizing combination. The palate speaks of concentration, yeast and salty depth alongside the fresh green pear notes. This is both rich and slender, expansive and focused. Lovely. | Ried Pankraz Reserve | 51 | 94 | Niederösterreich | null | null | Ingrid Groiss 2017 Ried Pankraz Reserve Grüner Veltliner (Niederösterreich) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ingrid-groiss-2017-ried-pankraz-reserve-gruner-veltliner-niederosterreich/ | Grüner Veltliner | 2,017 | Ingrid Groiss |
13 | Red | France | Night harvesting of grapes for this wine has preserved freshness and fruitiness. It's also allowed the tannins to have great play and density. Structure and beautiful, juicy black fruits have a good future ahead of them. Drink this powerful wine from 2020. | Reine de Nuit | 33 | 94 | Beaujolais | Moulin-à-Vent | null | Domaine Anita 2017 Reine de Nuit (Moulin-à-Vent) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-anita-2017-reine-de-nuit-moulin-a-vent/ | Gamay | 2,017 | Domaine Anita |
13.5 | White | Austria | On the nose the merest whiff of lemon suggests the fruit that broods underneath. The palate has a plump, limpid, glowing ripeness at its core, framed by leafy, crushed grassiness and vivid, pure lemon. There is something soft and creamy around the edges, too. This needs time to reveal its undoubted splendor. Drink 2022–2032. | Ried Hochsteinriegl | null | 94 | Südsteiermark | null | null | Wohlmuth 2016 Ried Hochsteinriegl Sauvignon Blanc (Südsteiermark) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wohlmuth-2016-ried-hochsteinriegl-sauvignon-blanc-sudsteiermark/ | Sauvignon Blanc | 2,016 | Wohlmuth |
13.5 | White | Austria | Wet stone and freshly cut pear peel dominate the nose. The palate expands with fresh, ripe pear and more subtle Mandarin orange notes against a beautifully salty, pithy backdrop of yeast. This is concentrated, sassy and zesty. | Ried Kremser Frechau Reserve | null | 94 | Kremstal | null | null | Türk 2017 Ried Kremser Frechau Reserve Grüner Veltliner (Kremstal) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/turk-2017-ried-kremser-frechau-reserve-gruner-veltliner-kremstal/ | Grüner Veltliner | 2,017 | Türk |
14.7 | Red | US | This remarkable wine impresses in quality and price, made in tiny amounts but well worth seeking. A bright, earthy entry of wild strawberry and raspberry fill the full-bodied palate that's grippy in tension and powerful in weight. | null | 26 | 94 | California | Sonoma | Sonoma Coast | Thirty-Seven 2015 Grenache (Sonoma Coast) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/thirty-seven-2015-grenache-sonoma-coast-308909/ | Grenache | 2,015 | Thirty-Seven |
13.5 | White | Austria | The nose is shy and hints at pear and lemon. The palate then comes in with an unexpectedly earthy, grippy texture that owes as much to zesty citrus as to concentration. But riper, juicier fruit holds attention. There is ripe Mirabelle plum and juicy peach. The finish is easy, zesty, dry and clean. | Ried Kellerberg Smaragd | 49 | 94 | Wachau | null | null | Tegernseerhof 2017 Ried Kellerberg Smaragd Riesling (Wachau) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tegernseerhof-2017-ried-kellerberg-smaragd-riesling-wachau/ | Riesling | 2,017 | Tegernseerhof |
13.5 | White | Austria | Distinct notes of guava and passion fruit signal juicy ripenesss on the nose. The palate presents a similarly ripe, juicy picture, where tropical fruit abounds and is just about tempered by lemon freshness. It is the juiciness that wins, and lemon does not appear again until the long, appetizing and dry finish. | Ried Silberbichl | 51 | 94 | Kremstal | null | null | Stift Göttweig 2017 Ried Silberbichl Riesling (Kremstal) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stift-gottweig-2017-ried-silberbichl-riesling-kremstal/ | Riesling | 2,017 | Stift Göttweig |
13.5 | White | Austria | Tender notes of stone fruit have a juicy citrus edge on the nose. The palate comes in with a pervasively fresh, brisk lemon note that streamlines the palate but allows the juicy Mirabelle plum fruit to shine. Concentration on the midpalate makes it all the more zingy. This is zesty, fresh and very taut with a dry, zesty, lasting finish. | Ried Steinhaus Reserve | 39 | 94 | Kamptal | null | null | Steininger 2017 Ried Steinhaus Reserve Riesling (Kamptal) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/steininger-2017-ried-steinhaus-reserve-riesling-kamptal/ | Riesling | 2,017 | Steininger |
13.5 | Red | Austria | Beautifully pure and lifted notes of ripe red cherry rise from the glass. The palate adds a good sprinkling of cinnamon and plum, while freshness and a fine tannic web frame the lovely, pure fruit. This is juicy, slender and elegant, with a gentle grip on the fresh and aromatic finish. | Reserve | 34 | 94 | Burgenland | null | null | Steindorfer 2016 Reserve Blaufränkisch (Burgenland) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/steindorfer-2016-reserve-blaufrankisch-burgenland/ | Blaufränkisch | 2,016 | Steindorfer |
12.5 | Dessert | Austria | Dried white currant fruit, golden sultana and blossom honey notes combine with lifted candied lemon peel on the nose. The sweetish palate walks a delicious and exciting tightrope between honeyed richness and laser-sharp lemon freshness. The texture makes all of this juicy, limpid, concentrated and rich. That sweet and fresh balance is outstanding and will demand either a tart fruit dessert or a platter of mature, aromatic cheese. | Traiskirchen Auslese | 38 | 94 | Thermenregion | null | null | Stadlmann 2017 Traiskirchen Auslese Zierfandler (Thermenregion) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stadlmann-2017-traiskirchen-auslese-zierfandler-thermenregion/ | Zierfandler | 2,017 | Stadlmann |
14 | White | Austria | Heady, aromatic citrus foliage on the nose sets the alluring tone. The palate follows with almost pliable, soft juiciness. Yes, the lemon zest is there, but it is cushioned by burgeoning stone fruit and ripe Mandarin orange. This is clean but also rounded and ripe. The zestiness becomes apparent on the dry, refreshing finish. | Ried Pfaffenberg | 55 | 94 | Kremstal | null | null | Salomon-Undhof 2017 Ried Pfaffenberg Riesling (Kremstal) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/salomon-undhof-2017-ried-pfaffenberg-riesling-kremstal/ | Riesling | 2,017 | Salomon-Undhof |
13.5 | White | Austria | Aromas of lemon pith and freshly cut pear contribute to the zesty nose. The palate continues in this vein, cutting its wonderfully juicy, ripe Mirabelle plum fruit with lemony vigor. This is zesty, fresh, textured and whistle clean, with a dry, lip-smacking finish. | Ried Kögl | 33 | 94 | Kremstal | null | null | Salomon-Undhof 2017 Ried Kögl Riesling (Kremstal) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/salomon-undhof-2017-ried-kogl-riesling-kremstal/ | Riesling | 2,017 | Salomon-Undhof |
13.5 | Red | Austria | A light lift of polished wood precedes a nose of crushed blueberry and plum with the added allure of cinnamon. The palate is dense with this dark but fresh and pure fruit that has an uncommon, licorice-tinted juiciness at its core. Fine tannins leave a lovely grip, while berry freshness makes this infinitely moreish. | null | 50 | 94 | Leithaberg | null | null | Prieler 2016 Blaufränkisch (Leithaberg) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/prieler-2016-blaufrankisch-leithaberg/ | Blaufränkisch | 2,016 | Prieler |
13.5 | White | Austria | A funky whiff hints at some promising reduction on the nose before savory notes of citrus, arugula and miso take over. There is a ripe core that adds juicy, rounded pear notes to the savoriness that goes well with the rich, smooth texture of the wine. The finish is lasting, salty and moreish. | Ried Loibenberg | null | 94 | Wachau | null | null | Pichler-Krutzler 2017 Ried Loibenberg Grüner Veltliner (Wachau) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pichler-krutzler-2017-ried-loibenberg-gruner-veltliner-wachau/ | Grüner Veltliner | 2,017 | Pichler-Krutzler |
13 | White | Austria | A creamy, rich fruitiness plays on the nose, suggesting pear juice and a warming earthiness. The palate expands into funky flavors of yeast and ripe pear, but a lovely vein of lemon freshness provides zestiness and poise. A lovely, honest, moreish and appetizing Riesling. | Ried Steinmassl | 68 | 94 | Kamptal | null | null | Loimer 2017 Ried Steinmassl Riesling (Kamptal) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/loimer-2017-ried-steinmassl-riesling-kamptal/ | Riesling | 2,017 | Loimer |