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14.5 | Red | US | This bottling exhibits the richness that's made Paso Robles famous, yet at a price point that's great for frequent indulgence. Inky in the glass, the bottling's lush nose offers concentrated black cherry, caramel, cocoa and coffee. It's soft and smooth on the palate, where the black-cherry compote flavors are lifted by star anise and clove. | Estate | 26 | 92 | California | Central Coast | Paso Robles | Vina Robles 2016 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-robles-2016-estate-cabernet-sauvignon-paso-robles-308268/ | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2,016 | Vina Robles |
13.5 | White | Austria | Pear peel, yeast, miso and crushed sage make for an enticing, savory nose. The palate still tingles with freshness and presents ripe pear and aromatic citrus that centers on a firm, textured core of salty yeast and lemony pith. This is concentrated and long. | Edition Chremisa | 20 | 92 | Niederösterreich | null | null | Winzer Krems 2017 Edition Chremisa Grüner Veltliner (Niederösterreich) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/winzer-krems-2017-edition-chremisa-gruner-veltliner-niederosterreich/ | Grüner Veltliner | 2,017 | Winzer Krems |
17 | Red | Italy | This opens with aromas of ripe dark-skinned fruit, new leather and a balsamic note. The concentrated palate offers black-currant jam, licorice, clove and tobacco alongside fine-grained tannins. | Morar | 63 | 92 | Veneto | Amarone della Valpolicella Classico | null | Valentina Cubi 2011 Morar (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/valentina-cubi-2011-morar-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/ | Red Blend | 2,011 | Valentina Cubi |
13.5 | White | Austria | A really creamy note of oak and yeast hits the nose first and is then joined by mossy freshness. The palate, likewise, combines a creamy, oak-scented softness with Grüner's inherent savoriness. Lemon freshness brightens. This will benefit from some bottle aging. Drink 2020–2025. | Reserve | null | 92 | Niederösterreich | null | null | Stift Klosterneuburg 2017 Reserve Grüner Veltliner (Niederösterreich) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stift-klosterneuburg-2017-reserve-gruner-veltliner-niederosterreich/ | Grüner Veltliner | 2,017 | Stift Klosterneuburg |
13.5 | White | US | Just a single Chardonnay was made in 2016, and it's a gem. Done in a racy crystalline mineral-driven style, it saw just 20% new French oak, which, as it turns out, was plenty. Honeycrisp apple, tangerine and lemon-rind flavors are lightly framed with pretty barrel toast. | Estate | 42 | 92 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Yamhill-Carlton | Saffron Fields Vineyard 2016 Estate Chardonnay (Yamhill-Carlton) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/saffron-fields-vineyard-2016-estate-chardonnay-yamhill-carlton-308303/ | Chardonnay | 2,016 | Saffron Fields Vineyard |
14.1 | Red | US | Yummy (O.K., not a technical term) is the first word that comes to mind upon tasting this inviting wine. Tangy berry fruit enlivened with sappy acidity drives it on through a generous midpalate. Just a dash of pepper comes up on the finish. It spent 18 months in barrel, 38% new. | Dijon Clones | 50 | 92 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Yamhill-Carlton | Saffron Fields Vineyard 2016 Dijon Clones Pinot Noir (Yamhill-Carlton) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/saffron-fields-vineyard-2016-dijon-clones-pinot-noir-yamhill-carlton-308306/ | Pinot Noir | 2,016 | Saffron Fields Vineyard |
15 | Red | US | The investment in quality promised by this winery's new owners, O'Neill Vintners & Distillers, seem to be paying off in the recent releases. This blend of 34% Grenache, 34% Syrah and 32% Mourvèdre shows aromas of black currant, violet and soil on the rich nose. The palate is intense in flavors of meat and black fruit, yet lifted by a hint of lavender and framed by balanced tannins and acidity. | Cavern Select | 45 | 92 | California | Central Coast | Paso Robles | Robert Hall 2016 Cavern Select G-S-M (Paso Robles) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/robert-hall-2016-cavern-select-g-s-m-paso-robles/ | G-S-M | 2,016 | Robert Hall |
15 | Red | US | Sourced from the region's most historic vineyard, this wine starts with aromas of racy boysenberry, exotic black plum and wood smoke. The palate combines flavors of smoke, snappy berries and red currants with a floral aspect. | Cavern Select Dusi Vineyard | 42 | 92 | California | Central Coast | Paso Robles | Robert Hall 2016 Cavern Select Dusi Vineyard Zinfandel (Paso Robles) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/robert-hall-2016-cavern-select-dusi-vineyard-zinfandel-paso-robles/ | Zinfandel | 2,016 | Robert Hall |
14.5 | Red | US | Opaque in the glass, this bottling from a district in east Paso Robles shows espresso, tar, roast beef and pepper on the complex nose. There's an herbal quality to the sip as well as a violet note, set against elderberry fruit and held up by loads of acid and tannin. | null | 38 | 92 | California | Central Coast | Paso Robles Estrella District | Pianetta 2016 Petite Sirah (Paso Robles Estrella District) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pianetta-2016-petite-sirah-paso-robles-estrella-district/ | Petite Sirah | 2,016 | Pianetta |
13 | Red | France | Old vines are behind this structured wine, giving bold tannins as well as rich black-currant fruits. The wine is concentrated, ripe and needs to age. Drink this black-hued wine from 2021. | Domaine Pardon Cuvée Hugo | 20 | 92 | Beaujolais | Fleurie | null | Pardon et Fils 2017 Domaine Pardon Cuvée Hugo (Fleurie) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pardon-et-fils-2017-domaine-pardon-cuvee-hugo-fleurie/ | Gamay | 2,017 | Pardon et Fils |
14.2 | Red | US | Trent Moffett moved his California winery to Oregon in 2014, to focus principally on Pinot Noir. Working with consulting winemaker Drew Voit, he's off to a great start. Sourced from the Terrarossa vineyard, this bright and sappy wine offers luscious flavors of raspberry compote and pie cherries. Full, forward and delightfully fruity, it fills in the ample finish with flavors of roasted coffee and barrel toast, from aging in 40% new French oak. | null | 60 | 92 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Dundee Hills | Moffett 2016 Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/moffett-2016-pinot-noir-dundee-hills-308271/ | Pinot Noir | 2,016 | Moffett |
14.5 | Red | US | This is Cabernet Franc done in a fresh and zesty style, starting with aromas of raspberry, cranberry, dewy herbs and green peppercorns. The palate is loaded with cracked pepper, juniper and mossy herbs, yet the ripe red apples and dried berry flavors complete the refreshing picture. Serve a bit chilled. | null | 34 | 92 | California | Central Coast | Los Olivos District | Luna Hart 2016 Cabernet Franc (Los Olivos District) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/luna-hart-2016-cabernet-franc-los-olivos-district/ | Cabernet Franc | 2,016 | Luna Hart |
14 | Red | Italy | Balsamic aromas of eucalyptus mingle with spiced plum, new leather and underbrush. On the rounded, enveloping palate, notes of star anise, clove and roasted coffee bean accent dried cherry marinated in spirits while fine-grained tannins provide the framework. | null | 30 | 92 | Tuscany | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano | null | Il Conventino 2015 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/il-conventino-2015-vino-nobile-di-montepulciano-307660/ | Red Blend | 2,015 | Il Conventino |
13.2 | White | US | Sourced from the highest point in the Bieze vineyard, this crisp, beautifully defined wine bursts forth with ripe autumnal apple fruit, pear, highlights of graham cracker crust and a finishing hint of toasted coconut. | Élevage | 30 | 92 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Eola-Amity Hills | Harper Voit 2015 Élevage Pinot Blanc (Eola-Amity Hills) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/harper-voit-2015-elevage-pinot-blanc-eola-amity-hills-308247/ | Pinot Blanc | 2,015 | Harper Voit |
13.1 | White | US | All of the fruit for this wine comes from Antoine Creek Vineyard, north of the Lake Chelan appellation. Aromas of lemon balm, white peach and honeysuckle are followed by generous but still sleekly styled fruit flavors that show beautiful depth, balance and tension. Lemony acidity heightens the interest. The winery's best offering of this variety to date. | null | 22 | 92 | Washington | Columbia Valley | Columbia Valley (WA) | Gramercy 2017 Viognier (Columbia Valley (WA)) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gramercy-2017-viognier-columbia-valley-wa-308790/ | Viognier | 2,017 | Gramercy |
14.2 | Red | US | From a hillside site between Oak Knoll and Coombsville, this is a sanguine, elegant red densely layered and plush in soft oak. Red currant, clove, cedar and cherry make appearances within savory complements of leather and tobacco. | Out of Sight Vineyard | 125 | 92 | California | Napa | Napa Valley | Flora Springs 2015 Out of Sight Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/flora-springs-2015-out-of-sight-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/ | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2,015 | Flora Springs |
13.9 | Red | US | This is the second vintage for this new label under the Willamette Valley Vineyards umbrella, and last year's single Pinot Noir is now split into a pair. The Florine is a 2000 planting at the highest elevation, and shows impressive depth and detail. Brambly blackberry fruit is highlighted with peppery spice, and the wine's finish brings still darker streaks of chocolate and coffee grounds. Good already, this should continue to improve over the next half decade. | Florine | 75 | 92 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Eola-Amity Hills | Elton 2016 Florine Pinot Noir (Eola-Amity Hills) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/elton-2016-florine-pinot-noir-eola-amity-hills/ | Pinot Noir | 2,016 | Elton |
14.3 | Red | US | A fresh cherry aroma is wrapped in loads of intriguing spice on the nose of this bottling, including clove, mint and cocoa. A chalky texture of grainy tannins frames the palate, where plum, blackberry, dried ginger and more baking-spice flavors ride a persistent acidity. | null | 65 | 92 | California | Central Coast | Paso Robles | Dusty Nabor 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dusty-nabor-2015-cabernet-sauvignon-paso-robles-308238/ | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2,015 | Dusty Nabor |
14.3 | White | US | Made entirely from old Wente clone vines, this structured wine offers a steely core of lemon, green apple and honey. There's balanced acidity on the palate, with floral accents of apple and orange blossoms. | Year of the Monkey Single Vineyard | 60 | 92 | California | Sonoma | Russian River Valley | Donum 2016 Year of the Monkey Single Vineyard Chardonnay (Russian River Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/donum-2016-year-of-the-monkey-single-vineyard-chardonnay-russian-river-valley-308034/ | Chardonnay | 2,016 | Donum |
13 | Red | France | A blend of three parcels giving three different aspects of soil, this wine is firmly structured, still developing its tannins and solid fruit. The ripe black fruits are showing well, full of acidity and spice while the dry core is just beginning to soften. Drink from 2020. | Les Trois Roches | 27 | 92 | Beaujolais | Moulin-à-Vent | null | Domaines Chermette 2017 Les Trois Roches (Moulin-à-Vent) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaines-chermette-2017-les-trois-roches-moulin-a-vent/ | Gamay | 2,017 | Domaines Chermette |
14.5 | Red | France | Gorgeously ripe, black-plum and cherry flavors are juxtaposed by muddy earth tones, leather and balsamic in this wine. The Grenache-dominant blend is accented by darker, bramblier tones of Carignan, Cinsault, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Rich yet freshly composed, it's framed by fine-grained, persistent tannins. A bold wine, it should improve through 2026. | M.B. | null | 92 | Rhône Valley | Rasteau | null | Domaine Mikael Boutin 2016 M.B. Red (Rasteau) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-mikael-boutin-2016-m-b-red-rasteau-308448/ | Rhône-style Red Blend | 2,016 | Domaine Mikael Boutin |
14.4 | Red | France | This Prestige is deeper in concentration and more firmly composed than the producer's basic Rasteau bottling. Black-cherry and plum flavors are ripe and penetrating but pristine, almost crunchy. The tannins are firm and quite stalwart on the finish. This elegantly composed wine drinks well now but should improve through 2028. | Cuvée Prestige | 62 | 92 | Rhône Valley | Rasteau | null | Domaine la Soumade 2016 Cuvée Prestige Red (Rasteau) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-la-soumade-2016-cuvee-prestige-red-rasteau-308475/ | Rhône-style Red Blend | 2,016 | Domaine la Soumade |
13 | Red | France | This family estate, which has grown grapes since 1619, is set in the relatively high-altitude village of Chiroubles. Perfumed and ripe, this wine has some firm tannins as well as flavors of mint and spice, all balanced by acidity. The wine will develop over the next few months, so drink from 2020. | null | 29 | 92 | Beaujolais | Chiroubles | null | Domaine Joncy 2016 Chiroubles | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-joncy-2016-chiroubles/ | Gamay | 2,016 | Domaine Joncy |
13.5 | Red | France | Partly oak aged, this wine has great richness and dense tannins. Coming from one of the top sites in Morgon, it benefits from the blue granite that brings out the minerality of the wine. Solid and concentrated, it will age well. Drink from 2021. | Côte de Py Réserve | 30 | 92 | Beaujolais | Morgon | null | Domaine Guenael Jambon 2017 Côte de Py Réserve (Morgon) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-guenael-jambon-2017-cote-de-py-reserve-morgon/ | Gamay | 2,017 | Domaine Guenael Jambon |
12 | Red | France | With a few years of age, this wine is richly ripe in character and soft in tannins, making it ready to drink. Cherry and red berry flavors are concentrated on the palate, honed by an edge of dryness. Drink this very fine, mature wine now. | null | 25 | 92 | Beaujolais | Moulin-à-Vent | null | Domaine Fond Moiroux 2010 Moulin-à-Vent | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-fond-moiroux-2010-moulin-a-vent/ | Gamay | 2,010 | Domaine Fond Moiroux |
13.5 | Red | France | Aged in wood, stainless steel and cement tanks, this wine brings out spice as well as clean, perfumed fruit. It has weight and structure as befits a wine from this appellation and a tense tannic character that will allow it to age. Drink from 2020. | Tradition | 22 | 92 | Beaujolais | Moulin-à-Vent | null | Domaine du Granit 2015 Tradition (Moulin-à-Vent) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-du-granit-2015-tradition-moulin-a-vent/ | Gamay | 2,015 | Domaine du Granit |
13.5 | Red | France | Coming from the far north of Beaujolais, this wine has the typical structure and solid tannins. They mask the promise of the black-cherry fruits that will soon burst through. Then it will be a perfumed, ripe wine with great structure and potential. Drink from 2020. | null | 24 | 92 | Beaujolais | Saint-Amour | null | Domaine du Breuil 2017 Saint-Amour | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-du-breuil-2017-saint-amour/ | Gamay | 2,017 | Domaine du Breuil |
14 | Red | France | A rich and tannic wine with a solid, dry core, this needs to be aged. Its concentration comes also from the ripe black fruits and acidity that are developing. All the elements give the wine impressive potential. Drink from 2020. | null | 23 | 92 | Beaujolais | Moulin-à-Vent | null | Domaine de Roche-Guillon 2017 Moulin-à-Vent | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-de-roche-guillon-2017-moulin-a-vent/ | Gamay | 2,017 | Domaine de Roche-Guillon |
14 | White | France | Glimmers of toast and sweet spice are integrated from nose to finish in this lavish white wine. Fermented and aged in new oak barrels, it's an opulent but elegantly balanced wine juxtaposing ripe yellow apple and pear flavors against layers of cream and honey. Soft acidity accentuates its plump, hedonistic style. Enjoyable now–2026. | L'Esprit de Papet | 30 | 92 | Rhône Valley | Cairanne | null | Domaine Brusset 2016 L'Esprit de Papet White (Cairanne) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-brusset-2016-lesprit-de-papet-white-cairanne-308782/ | Rhône-style White Blend | 2,016 | Domaine Brusset |
13.3 | White | US | This proprietary white blends 95% Viognier with 5% Sauvignon Blanc. Together they're exotic in sea salt, wet stone and high-toned floral aromatics of jasmine. The palate is succulent and restrained, a study in white peach, green apple and lemon zest. | The Storyteller | 34 | 92 | California | Sonoma | Sonoma County | Conclusion 2017 The Storyteller White (Sonoma County) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/conclusion-2017-the-storyteller-white-sonoma-county/ | White Blend | 2,017 | Conclusion |
13.9 | Red | US | Wild sagebrush herbs and forest wood meet with juicy cranberries and pencil shavings on the nose of this blend of 44% Cabernet Franc, 43% Merlot and 13% Petit Verdot. It's both juicy and tart with berry flavors on the well-structured palate, but the compelling complexity comes from dill, marjoram, licorice and tarragon spices. | Deep State | 48 | 92 | California | Central Coast | Paso Robles | Cloak & Dagger 2016 Deep State Red (Paso Robles) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cloak-dagger-2016-deep-state-red-paso-robles/ | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | 2,016 | Cloak & Dagger |
14 | Red | France | This structured wine has layers of black fruits, rich tannins and spice. Wood aging and time in bottle have softened the ripe fruit and acidity to produce a dense, velvet-textured wine that has an open and a juicy finish. Drink now. | Grande Réserve | 29 | 92 | Beaujolais | Brouilly | null | Château de Pierreux 2016 Grande Réserve (Brouilly) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-de-pierreux-2016-grande-reserve-brouilly/ | Gamay | 2,016 | Château de Pierreux |
13 | Red | France | Named after the large barrels used for aging, this is a perfumed wine. Ripe tannins are a balanced part of the rich black fruits and intense spice that are setting the wine on a course for long-term aging. Drink from 2020. | Foudres | 28 | 93 | Beaujolais | Moulin-à-Vent | null | Domaine Richard Rottiers 2017 Foudres (Moulin-à-Vent) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-richard-rottiers-2017-foudres-moulin-a-vent/ | Gamay | 2,017 | Domaine Richard Rottiers |
13 | Red | France | Big tannins and firm extraction mark this wine. Its structure and dry core are, at this young stage, as important as the fruit. That will change and it will develop into a rich wine that is well balanced between structure and black fruits. Drink from 2021. | Les Charmes by Cédric Lathuilière | 18 | 93 | Beaujolais | Morgon | null | Domaine Lathuilière Gravallon 2017 Les Charmes by Cédric Lathuilière (Morgon) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-lathuiliere-gravallon-2017-les-charmes-by-cedric-lathuiliere-morgon/ | Gamay | 2,017 | Domaine Lathuilière Gravallon |
13 | Red | France | This balanced, structured wine comes from the slopes of Mont Brouilly. Its tannins match the ripeness of the black-cherry flavors as well as the crisp acidity. A streak of minerality reflects the granite terroir. Drink from 2020. | null | 25 | 93 | Beaujolais | Côte de Brouilly | null | Domaine de la Voûte des Crozes 2017 Côte de Brouilly | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-de-la-voute-des-crozes-2017-cote-de-brouilly/ | Gamay | 2,017 | Domaine de la Voûte des Crozes |
13.5 | Red | France | This Brouilly estate also has vines in the more northerly cru of Moulin-à-Vent. The rich and perfumed wine is in the warm, concentrated style of winemaker Lauren Frapin. It has weight, with dense black-cherry flavors along with mint and spice. Drink this full-bodied wine now and until 2023. | null | 28 | 93 | Beaujolais | Moulin-à-Vent | null | Domaine de Briante 2015 Moulin-à-Vent | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-de-briante-2015-moulin-a-vent/ | Gamay | 2,015 | Domaine de Briante |
14.2 | Red | US | Drawing upon young vines planted in 2012, this all-Dijon clone wine shows amazing length and strength. Mixed berry-fruit flavors are rich and juicy, while the overall balance is supple and refreshing. There's a burst of spice as it trails in a finish elevated with flavors of blood orange. | Sofia's Block | 62 | 93 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Dundee Hills | Cramoisi 2016 Sofia's Block Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cramoisi-2016-sofias-block-pinot-noir-dundee-hills-308066/ | Pinot Noir | 2,016 | Cramoisi |
15.5 | Red | Italy | Made with organically farmed grapes, this opens with aromas of violet, dark-skinned berry and new leather. The concentrated, balanced palate delivers blackberry jam, baked plum, licorice and ground black pepper. Solid but velvety tannins provide the backbone. | Valmezzane | 112 | 93 | Veneto | Amarone della Valpolicella | null | Corte Sant'Alda 2012 Valmezzane (Amarone della Valpolicella) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/corte-santalda-2012-valmezzane-amarone-della-valpolicella/ | Red Blend | 2,012 | Corte Sant'Alda |
13 | Red | France | Beautifully wood aged, this perfumed wine is rich and elegant. It comes from a single vineyard on the estate, offering a fine line in tannins as well as great black fruits. The wine has weight along with presence and style. Drink from 2020. | Les Vérillats | 54 | 93 | Beaujolais | Moulin-à-Vent | null | Château du Moulin-à-Vent 2015 Les Vérillats (Moulin-à-Vent) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-du-moulin-a-vent-2015-les-verillats-moulin-a-vent/ | Gamay | 2,015 | Château du Moulin-à-Vent |
13 | Red | France | The wood aging of this wine is apparent in the toasty aromas. On the palate though, the rich fruits come right to the fore. The wine has concentration, density and bold black cherry and plum flavors. It needs to age. Drink from 2022. | Clos de Rochegrès | 43 | 93 | Beaujolais | Moulin-à-Vent | null | Château des Jacques 2016 Clos de Rochegrès (Moulin-à-Vent) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-des-jacques-2016-clos-de-rochegres-moulin-a-vent/ | Gamay | 2,016 | Château des Jacques |
13 | Dessert | Canada | Solidly in the dessert wine camp in this vintage, this checks in at 102 g/L residual sugar. Peach, apricot and ripe nectarine fruit flavors abound, with a drip of honey. It's juicy and big, but never cloying, and finishes with a suggestion of dry straw. | Indian Summer | 30 | 93 | Lincoln Lakeshore | null | null | Cave Spring 2017 Indian Summer Riesling (Lincoln Lakeshore) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cave-spring-2017-indian-summer-riesling-lincoln-lakeshore-308052/ | Riesling | 2,017 | Cave Spring |
14 | Red | South Africa | There's good concentration to the nose of this wine, which for the first time carries a Swartland appellation as the fruit is sourced from the winery's two properties there, Porseleinberg and Goldmine. Medium-intense aromas of black plum, cherry and fig paste are hit by notes of licorice, black tea and peppercorn. The palate is plush, with a pleasant tannic grip that frames the robust black-fruit flavors. Lingering sensations of brambly berry, tilled earth, olive tapenade and a touch of cocoa seal the deal. Drink 2021–2025. | null | 69 | 93 | Swartland | null | null | Boekenhoutskloof 2015 Syrah (Swartland) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/boekenhoutskloof-2015-syrah-swartland/ | Syrah | 2,015 | Boekenhoutskloof |
13.5 | Red | Argentina | Smooth aromas of berry fruits, fig, tobacco and chocolate signal a well-oaked blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Malbec. This signature wine for Catena is powerful and lusty on the palate, with flavors of toasty oak, fig, blackberry and spice all rolled into a fine whole. Long and toasty on the finish, this should be at its peak in a couple of years. Drink through 2026. | Nicolás Catena Zapata | 125 | 93 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | null | Bodega Catena Zapata 2014 Nicolás Catena Zapata Red (Mendoza) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodega-catena-zapata-2014-nicolas-catena-zapata-red-mendoza/ | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | 2,014 | Bodega Catena Zapata |
15 | Red | France | Fleshy plum and black-cherry flavors are juxtaposed by dark shades of anise, crushed granite and sage in this bold, richly textured wine. Polished and penetrating, the wine is lifted by tangs of crushed mineral on the midpalate. It drinks beautifully now but should continue to improve through 2026. | Domaine Du Clos de Sixte | 30 | 93 | Rhône Valley | Lirac | null | Alain Jaume et Fils 2016 Domaine Du Clos de Sixte Red (Lirac) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alain-jaume-et-fils-2016-domaine-du-clos-de-sixte-red-lirac/ | Rhône-style Red Blend | 2,016 | Alain Jaume et Fils |
13.8 | Red | US | Full throttle fruit, wide open with big flavors of black cherry, this red easily carries the barrel highlights (41% new French oak) and herbal components from 40% whole-cluster fermentation. Streaks of coffee, dark chocolate and wet bark roll through polished tannins. This seems bound to improve over the next decade and longer. | Arcus Vineyard | 125 | 93 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Dundee Hills | Archery Summit 2016 Arcus Vineyard Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/archery-summit-2016-arcus-vineyard-pinot-noir-dundee-hills/ | Pinot Noir | 2,016 | Archery Summit |
13 | White | Italy | A blend of Rondinella Bianca, Gold Traminer, Kerner and Incrocio Manzoni, this fragrant, savory white opens with aromas of lime zest, yellow stone fruit and aromatic herb. The succulent, delicious palate doles out honeydew melon, creamy peach and apricot alongside tangy citrus. A saline note marks the close. | From Black to White | 20 | 93 | Veneto | Veneto | null | Zymè 2017 From Black to White White (Veneto) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zyme-2017-from-black-to-white-white-veneto/ | White Blend | 2,017 | Zymè |
13.4 | Red | US | Aromatic and deeply imbued with scents of black fruits, iron and barrel toast, the careful handing of this exceptional fruit yields a wine with power and finesse. The potent primary fruit flavors are set upon a sturdy age-worthy base of stiff acids and ripe tannins. Drink this during the decade of the 2020s. | Shea Vineyard | 60 | 93 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Yamhill-Carlton | Winderlea 2016 Shea Vineyard Pinot Noir (Yamhill-Carlton) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/winderlea-2016-shea-vineyard-pinot-noir-yamhill-carlton-308326/ | Pinot Noir | 2,016 | Winderlea |
13.7 | Red | US | This is an Eastside Road hillside site that contributes balanced weight and smooth, seductive texture to this wine. With flavors of red cherry and raspberry, it has texture and complexity, with touches of Asian spice and black tea. | Calegari Vineyard | 62 | 93 | California | Sonoma | Russian River Valley | Williams Selyem 2016 Calegari Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/williams-selyem-2016-calegari-vineyard-pinot-noir-russian-river-valley-307962/ | Pinot Noir | 2,016 | Williams Selyem |
13 | White | Italy | Complex and compelling, this deeply colored white boasts aromas of orange zest, eucalyptus honey, sea breeze and balsamic notes. Made with Dorona, a nearly extinct grape from Venice, the polished focused palate doles out mature yellow peach, maple syrup and almond accompanied by a savory mineral vein. Fresh acidity lifts the dry finish and bestows an age-worthy structure. Drink through 2023. | null | null | 93 | Italy Other | Vino Bianco d'Italia | null | Venissa 2013 Dorona (Vino Bianco d'Italia) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/venissa-2013-dorona-vino-bianco-ditalia-308930/ | Dorona | 2,013 | Venissa |
14 | Red | Italy | Fragrant and refined, this elegant red offers enticing scents of woodland berry, pressed rose, violet and culinary spice. The polished focused palate delivers ripe Marasca cherry, raspberry compote, star anise and clove set against precise fine-grained tannins. Drink 2020–2030. | Vigna Santa Caterina | 40 | 93 | Tuscany | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano | null | Trerose 2016 Vigna Santa Caterina (Vino Nobile di Montepulciano) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trerose-2016-vigna-santa-caterina-vino-nobile-di-montepulciano-307665/ | Sangiovese | 2,016 | Trerose |
13 | White | Austria | Very ripe notes of juicy yellow pear have a creamy, earthy element on the nose. Their creaminess continues on the full-fruited but fresh palate. It is that lactic roundness that lingers. The finish reveals a pleasant pithiness that will stand this in good stead. Drink 2020–2030. | null | 38 | 93 | Leithaberg | null | null | Tinhof 2017 Weissburgunder (Leithaberg) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tinhof-2017-weissburgunder-leithaberg/ | Weissburgunder | 2,017 | Tinhof |
12.5 | White | Austria | The slightest whiff of flint hovers over herbal fruitiness. There is apple peel, fresh Mirabelle plum, lemon balm and heady yarrow on the nose. The palate brims with freshness and presents all these aromatic notes with lemony zest and freshness. This is concentrated and original. | Bisamberg | 33 | 93 | Wiener Gemischter Satz | null | null | Wieninger 2017 Bisamberg White (Wiener Gemischter Satz) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wieninger-2017-bisamberg-white-wiener-gemischter-satz/ | Austrian white blend | 2,017 | Wieninger |
14 | Red | US | Once again this cuvée opens with lush aromatics of ripe raspberries and sandalwood incense. There are hints of fresh herbs also, and the flavors, still young and tight, show good balance and detail. Put this away another couple of years and drink throughout the 2020s. | Red Hills Vineyard | 100 | 93 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Dundee Hills | Archery Summit 2016 Red Hills Vineyard Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/archery-summit-2016-red-hills-vineyard-pinot-noir-dundee-hills/ | Pinot Noir | 2,016 | Archery Summit |
14.6 | Red | US | Long on flavor and complexity, this full-bodied wine bursts with black-cherry, black-tea and redwood-forest aromas, before flooding the palate with delicious, just-ripe fruit flavors that come with a nicely gripping texture due to fine-grained tannins and medium to full body. | River Turn | 60 | 93 | California | Mendocino County | Anderson Valley | Black Kite 2016 River Turn Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/black-kite-2016-river-turn-pinot-noir-anderson-valley/ | Pinot Noir | 2,016 | Black Kite |
13 | Red | France | Big and rich, this generous wine has spice, juicy black fruits and fine tannins. It has developed well with a full, rich character. Coming from a single parcel, the wine shows a great sense of terroir. The estate is under the same ownership as Domaine Jacques Prieur in Meursault on the Côte de Beaune. Drink the wine now. | Le Carquelin | 48 | 93 | Beaujolais | Moulin-à-Vent | null | Domaine Labruyère 2016 Le Carquelin (Moulin-à-Vent) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-labruyere-2016-le-carquelin-moulin-a-vent/ | Gamay | 2,016 | Domaine Labruyère |
14 | White | US | Delicate at first on the nose, this bottling from a vineyard that's northwest of the Sta. Rita Hills offers honeysuckle, light pineapple, candied orange rind and a hint of pecan on the nose. The palate is rounded with yellow-melon, orange-cream and walnut flavors, proving unique and complex. | Duvarita Vineyard | 60 | 93 | California | Central Coast | Santa Barbara County | Dragonette 2016 Duvarita Vineyard Chardonnay (Santa Barbara County) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dragonette-2016-duvarita-vineyard-chardonnay-santa-barbara-county-308227/ | Chardonnay | 2,016 | Dragonette |
13.5 | White | US | From a field selection planted to old Hyde and Wente clones, this white has soft rounded corners of caramel oak and vanilla bean. The complex, balanced richness is defined in tropical fruit accented by a brightness of tangerine and white peach. | Fort Ross Vineyard | 44 | 93 | California | Sonoma | Fort Ross-Seaview | Fort Ross Vineyard 2016 Fort Ross Vineyard Chardonnay (Fort Ross-Seaview) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fort-ross-vineyard-2016-fort-ross-vineyard-chardonnay-fort-ross-seaview-308915/ | Chardonnay | 2,016 | Fort Ross Vineyard |
12.6 | Red | US | Gritty in texture and supremely complex, this estate red is powerful in concentration and acidity. Floral rose and earth ride along its midpalate of forest floor, black tea and tangy pomegranate, finishing with an emphasis on the persistent Asian spice. | West Ridge Estate | 85 | 93 | California | Sonoma | Fort Ross-Seaview | Hirsch 2016 West Ridge Estate Pinot Noir (Fort Ross-Seaview) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hirsch-2016-west-ridge-estate-pinot-noir-fort-ross-seaview-307995/ | Pinot Noir | 2,016 | Hirsch |
14.2 | White | US | Tart, tangy and inviting, this medium-bodied wine shows deft layers of succulent fruit over a smooth texture. Flavors of lemongrass, anise and Meyer lemon are carried by a flowing river of acidity. | Dutton Ranch 7 Barrels | 40 | 93 | California | Sonoma | Russian River Valley | Jax 2017 Dutton Ranch 7 Barrels Chardonnay (Russian River Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jax-2017-dutton-ranch-7-barrels-chardonnay-russian-river-valley-308894/ | Chardonnay | 2,017 | Jax |
14 | White | Austria | Hay flower, wet earth, waxy quince peel and ripe melon combine into a powerful if earthy nose with a tropical overtone. The palate then presents unexpectedly slender lemon brightness that carries that same passion fruit hint as the nose. This is concentrated and live, urgent and vivid. Savor that phenolic richness and the long lemon finish. | Nussberg | 34 | 93 | Wiener Gemischter Satz | null | null | Mayer am Pfarrplatz 2017 Nussberg White (Wiener Gemischter Satz) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mayer-am-pfarrplatz-2017-nussberg-white-wiener-gemischter-satz/ | Austrian white blend | 2,017 | Mayer am Pfarrplatz |
14 | Red | Italy | Enticing scents of baking spice, pressed violet and wild berry take center stage on this fragrant elegant red. The smooth savory palate doles out juicy black cherry, ripe blackberry and licorice alongside polished fine-grained tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it balanced. Drink through 2026. | Sotto Casa Riserva | 77 | 94 | Tuscany | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano | null | Boscarelli 2014 Sotto Casa Riserva (Vino Nobile di Montepulciano) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/boscarelli-2014-sotto-casa-riserva-vino-nobile-di-montepulciano/ | Red Blend | 2,014 | Boscarelli |
15.5 | Red | Italy | Made with organically farmed dried grapes, this boasts inviting aromas of ripe dark-skinned berry, tilled soil, new leather and baking spice. Concentrated yet elegant, the palate delivers ripe black plum, blackberry jam, clove and black pepper alongside fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity. A licorice note wraps up the long finish. Drink 2020–2030. | Mithas | 246 | 94 | Veneto | Amarone della Valpolicella | null | Corte Sant'Alda 2012 Mithas (Amarone della Valpolicella) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/corte-santalda-2012-mithas-amarone-della-valpolicella/ | Red Blend | 2,012 | Corte Sant'Alda |
13 | White | Austria | Aromatic notes of crushed citrus foliage add a heady tinge to the lemony, blossomy nose, while notions of riper, almost tropical fruit swirl. It is the zestiness of citrus that takes center stage on the zippy, slender, almost fizzing palate. This is refreshment made manifest and shows wonderful balance. Drink now–2029. | Ried Goldberg Smaragd | 45 | 94 | Wachau | null | null | Georg Frischengruber 2017 Ried Goldberg Smaragd Riesling (Wachau) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/georg-frischengruber-2017-ried-goldberg-smaragd-riesling-wachau/ | Riesling | 2,017 | Georg Frischengruber |
14 | White | Austria | A touch of reduction, yeastiness and fully ripe notes of juicy plum play on the earthy nose. That yeasty texture still feels creamy on the palate, but the fruit also comes out purer, livelier, fresher and more concentrated. This will take a little to come into its own with its concentrated palate, but it's promising, dry and lovely. Drink 2020–2035. | Ried Hochäcker Reserve | 45 | 94 | Kremstal | null | null | Proidl 2017 Ried Hochäcker Reserve Riesling (Kremstal) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/proidl-2017-ried-hochacker-reserve-riesling-kremstal/ | Riesling | 2,017 | Proidl |
14.5 | Red | US | A delicious, compounding mix of strawberry, raspberry and Bing cherry fruit, this smooths its way through a luscious midpalate, with barrel-inflected flavors of mocha, milk chocolate and almond paste. It's soft and subtle, with forward flavors that suggest drinking it sooner rather than later. | Antiquum Vineyard | 65 | 92 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Harper Voit 2016 Antiquum Vineyard Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/harper-voit-2016-antiquum-vineyard-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-308249/ | Pinot Noir | 2,016 | Harper Voit |
13.5 | White | Austria | A high-toned note of fresh, green pear appears before riper pear and sage take over on the nose. The palate adds zingy, fresh and tingling lemon peel to the salty yeast and savory, mossy herbal notes, lending slenderness to these enticing, pervasive and moreish flavors with their long finish. | Ried Kittmannsberg Reserve | 39 | 94 | Kamptal | null | null | Steininger 2017 Ried Kittmannsberg Reserve Grüner Veltliner (Kamptal) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/steininger-2017-ried-kittmannsberg-reserve-gruner-veltliner-kamptal/ | Grüner Veltliner | 2,017 | Steininger |
14.5 | Red | Argentina | Ultraripe aromas of raisin, oud wood and musky men's cologne are attractive and complex for a young Cabernet that's putting out at max level in terms of lushness and extraction. Deep oaky blackberry and chocolate flavors hold onto a café-mocha note on a full finish. Drink through 2024. | Bramare Marchiori Vineyard | 100 | 93 | Mendoza Province | Perdriel | null | Viña Cobos 2015 Bramare Marchiori Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Perdriel) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-cobos-2015-bramare-marchiori-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-perdriel/ | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2,015 | Viña Cobos |
13.5 | White | Austria | Zest, pear, miso, pepper and fennel seed are all hinted at on the nose and appear inside a lovely, zesty frame on the concentrated palate. Yeasty texture amplifies the savoriness of the herb and miso notes, but lemon zest provides a lovely, full-flavored and refreshing finish. | Ried Kremser Sandgrube | null | 93 | Kremstal | null | null | Türk 2017 Ried Kremser Sandgrube Grüner Veltliner (Kremstal) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/turk-2017-ried-kremser-sandgrube-gruner-veltliner-kremstal/ | Grüner Veltliner | 2,017 | Türk |
14 | Red | Austria | An aromatic hint of wood smoke tinges the dark, ripe and juicy hints of plum on the nose. The palate continues in that same, fleshy, generous but textured aromatic vein. A lovely and elegant wine of medium weight with pleasantly crunching, fine tannins. | Reserve | 37 | 93 | Burgenland | null | null | Steindorfer 2016 Reserve St. Laurent (Burgenland) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/steindorfer-2016-reserve-st-laurent-burgenland/ | St. Laurent | 2,016 | Steindorfer |
13.5 | White | US | Low in oak and high in acidity, this is an earthy herbal white that's stony and salty, capturing full-on the spirit of the ocean. Light and lemony, it has complexity and elegance in spades. | Etre | 40 | 93 | California | Sonoma | Sonoma Coast | Saxon Brown 2016 Etre Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/saxon-brown-2016-etre-chardonnay-sonoma-coast-308869/ | Chardonnay | 2,016 | Saxon Brown |
16 | Red | Italy | Aromas of baked plum, blue flower, underbrush and a balsamic note lead the nose. The concentrated, savory palate offers blackberry jam, dried black cherry, star anise and cinnamon alongside fine-grained, velvety tannins. | Gaso | 60 | 93 | Veneto | Amarone della Valpolicella | null | San Rustico 2011 Gaso (Amarone della Valpolicella) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/san-rustico-2011-gaso-amarone-della-valpolicella/ | Red Blend | 2,011 | San Rustico |
15 | Red | Italy | Combining structure and finesse, this offers aromas of spiced plum, underbrush, French oak and pipe tobacco. It's full bodied and smooth but also has tension, evoking mature black cherry, prune, mocha, licorice and clove framed in firm close-grained tannins. It closes on a coffee-bean note. Drink 2023–2030. | La Caggiole | 100 | 93 | Tuscany | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano | null | Poliziano 2015 La Caggiole (Vino Nobile di Montepulciano) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/poliziano-2015-la-caggiole-vino-nobile-di-montepulciano-307722/ | Sangiovese | 2,015 | Poliziano |
12.5 | White | Austria | Notes of freshly cut Conference pear have hints of crushed sage, fennel seed and lime peel. The palate trumps with a similar array of flavors that unite citrus freshness and herbal, salty savor, all supported by finely textured yeastiness and that green pear note. Elegant and impeccably balanced in its full-flavored lightness. | Langenlois | 35 | 92 | Kamptal | null | null | Leindl 2017 Langenlois Grüner Veltliner (Kamptal) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/leindl-2017-langenlois-gruner-veltliner-kamptal/ | Grüner Veltliner | 2,017 | Leindl |
14.4 | White | US | A robust entry of crisp acidity and lively pineapple fruit impresses immediately in this vineyard-designate that's well made and memorable. Rounded integrated oak gives it a pleasurable texture and length that's both complex and inviting. | UV Lancel Creek | 50 | 92 | California | Sonoma | Russian River Valley | Friedeman 2016 UV Lancel Creek Chardonnay (Russian River Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/friedeman-2016-uv-lancel-creek-chardonnay-russian-river-valley/ | Chardonnay | 2,016 | Friedeman |
14.4 | Red | US | Freshly smashed violets combine with hints of tar, black pepper and elderberry on the nose of this bottling. There is strong acid on the palate delivering flavors of pepper, roasted meat and tangy dark fruits, proving quite fresh and still a tad young. | Tinaquaic Vineyard | 50 | 92 | California | Central Coast | Santa Maria Valley | Foxen 2016 Tinaquaic Vineyard Syrah (Santa Maria Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/foxen-2016-tinaquaic-vineyard-syrah-santa-maria-valley/ | Syrah | 2,016 | Foxen |
14.5 | Red | US | This wine has wonderful ripeness without sweetness, a tangy mouthfeel and great structure. It shows bright cherry and apple-skin aromas, fresh and crisp cherry, cranberry and rhubarb flavors and medium to full body. | Redwoods' Edge | 60 | 92 | California | Mendocino County | Anderson Valley | Black Kite 2016 Redwoods' Edge Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/black-kite-2016-redwoods-edge-pinot-noir-anderson-valley/ | Pinot Noir | 2,016 | Black Kite |
15.5 | Red | Italy | This opens with aromas of ripe dark berry, underbrush, incense and baking spice. The juicy palate delivers black cherry, chopped mint, tobacco and a hint of clove alongside polished, fine-grained tannins. | null | 62 | 92 | Veneto | Amarone della Valpolicella Valpantena | null | Bertani 2015 Amarone della Valpolicella Valpantena | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bertani-2015-amarone-della-valpolicella-valpantena/ | Red Blend | 2,015 | Bertani |
12.5 | Red | France | Wood aging in old barrels has helped tame the bright fruits and introduce structure. Those tannins, still firm at this stage, are the passport to wine's long-term future. With rich fruit, a dry core and acidity, the wine will mature slowly. Drink from 2021. | Les Chênes | 25 | 92 | Beaujolais | Fleurie | null | Lucien Lardy 2016 Les Chênes (Fleurie) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lucien-lardy-2016-les-chenes-fleurie/ | Gamay | 2,016 | Lucien Lardy |
13.9 | Red | US | Among the highlights from an exceptional set of 2015 Pinots from Cardwell Hill is this barrel selection of Pommard and Dijon 777 clones. Bright flavors of raspberry and cherry are buttressed with ample acid and just a light touch of chocolate. | Monet Blocks Estate Bottled | 32 | 92 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Cardwell Hill 2015 Monet Blocks Estate Bottled Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cardwell-hill-2015-monet-blocks-estate-bottled-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/ | Pinot Noir | 2,015 | Cardwell Hill |
12.5 | White | South Africa | Fresh fynbos, Asian pear, ginger root, green melon and fig tones form the nose of this lovely wine, with pretty honeysuckle, orange blossom and beeswax accents all dancing in the background. The medium-weight palate boasts some opulence and roundness in the ripe, sweet citrus, melon and fig tones, but it's masterfully balanced by superbly bright and laser-focused acidity. Balanced and harmonious, with a long finish, this is delicious now, but shows some serious long-term potential. Drink now–2028. | Hope Marguerite | 40 | 93 | Bot River | null | null | Beaumont 2017 Hope Marguerite Chenin Blanc (Bot River) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/beaumont-2017-hope-marguerite-chenin-blanc-bot-river-309178/ | Chenin Blanc | 2,017 | Beaumont |
13.6 | Red | US | All of Lavinea's wines are deftly detailed, but none more than this. Citrus, rosemary, wet rock and well-ripened tannins add complexity to the core of blueberry and brandied cherry fruit. Beautifully balanced and long, it's coming together nicely and should continue to improve over the next half decade or more. | Temperance Hill | 75 | 93 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Eola-Amity Hills | Lavinea 2016 Temperance Hill Pinot Noir (Eola-Amity Hills) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lavinea-2016-temperance-hill-pinot-noir-eola-amity-hills/ | Pinot Noir | 2,016 | Lavinea |
14.3 | White | US | Always impressive, this is a fleshy, boldly structured white wine, offering a tremendous palate of exotic flavor. Lemon rind, wet stone, peach and a grittiness of background oak mingle effortlessly within a moderate richness of balanced complexity. | Blueprint | 40 | 93 | California | Napa | Napa Valley | Lail 2017 Blueprint Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lail-2017-blueprint-sauvignon-blanc-napa-valley/ | Sauvignon Blanc | 2,017 | Lail |
13.1 | Red | US | This wine has a beautiful floral entry of rose and lavender, building slowly on the palate in delicate layers of complexity. The lengthy broadway of fruit is defined in cassis and crunchy pomegranate, the finish a mix of white pepper and black tea. | Terra de Promissio | 65 | 93 | California | Sonoma | Sonoma Coast | Friedeman 2016 Terra de Promissio Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/friedeman-2016-terra-de-promissio-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/ | Pinot Noir | 2,016 | Friedeman |
14.1 | Red | US | This vineyard selection is 100% Dijon 115 clone, 30% whole-cluster fermented. Spicy fresh flavors of berry, pomegranate and citrus peel show subtle hints of sea-shell minerality. This wine needs fairly aggressive aeration, or cellar it for another couple of years. | Chehalem Mountain Vineyard | 45 | 93 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Chehalem Mountains | Failla 2016 Chehalem Mountain Vineyard Pinot Noir (Chehalem Mountains) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/failla-2016-chehalem-mountain-vineyard-pinot-noir-chehalem-mountains/ | Pinot Noir | 2,016 | Failla |
13 | White | US | Summum is the reserve-level Chardonnay from this Chardonnay specialist. This is a chewy, textural wine, deeply fruited with nectarine, blood orange, Meyer lemon, candied lemon peel and grapefruit. The lush citrus flavors are supported with seams of butterscotch, toast and coconut. | Seven Springs Estate Summum | 100 | 93 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Eola-Amity Hills | Evening Land 2016 Seven Springs Estate Summum Chardonnay (Eola-Amity Hills) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/evening-land-2016-seven-springs-estate-summum-chardonnay-eola-amity-hills-308083/ | Chardonnay | 2,016 | Evening Land |
13 | White | South Africa | This is a pretty, clean, bright and well-balanced Chardonnay. It leads with scents of fresh red apple, crunchy melon rind, lemon balm and a touch of beeswax. Medium in weight, the ripe fruit flavors and soft toasty elements are enlivened by great minerality and a vibrant acidic cut that carries through to the mouthwatering finish. Faint touches of toasted almond and pressed yellow flower appear on the finish. | Lesca | 22 | 92 | Robertson | null | null | De Wetshof 2017 Lesca Chardonnay (Robertson) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/de-wetshof-2017-lesca-chardonnay-robertson/ | Chardonnay | 2,017 | De Wetshof |
13.9 | Red | US | From ungrafted vines planted in 1983, this light and elegant wine is a complex mix of citrus rind and tangy raspberry fruit, and is still a bit tightly wound. The sharpness of the primary fruit flavors suggests that further aging is not only possible, but advised. Drink from 2020. | Old Vines Estate Bottled | 28 | 92 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Cardwell Hill 2015 Old Vines Estate Bottled Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cardwell-hill-2015-old-vines-estate-bottled-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/ | Pinot Noir | 2,015 | Cardwell Hill |
13.9 | Red | US | This densely packed, superripe wine is a winner for folks who love an all-out fruit and oak combination. From aromas like cloves, black cherries and lilac it goes to jammy rich berry flavors and a plush mouth-filling texture, followed by a lingering, baking-spice finish. | Confluence Vineyard Hillside | 84 | 92 | California | Mendocino County | Anderson Valley | Goldeneye 2015 Confluence Vineyard Hillside Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/goldeneye-2015-confluence-vineyard-hillside-pinot-noir-anderson-valley-308122/ | Pinot Noir | 2,015 | Goldeneye |
10.5 | Sparkling | Austria | Creaminess on the nose has the peppery edge of just ripe red fruit, reminiscent of savory rose hip and red currant. There clearly is a little funk on the nose, but the light palate is a hedonistic, weightless moment of uncommon, creamy, fizzy lightness. The wine seems weightless, fresh and wonderfully red-fruited with its tender tartness. Frivolous perhaps, but delicious, light and dry, too. | Pitt Nat Rosé | 30 | 92 | Weinland Österreich | null | null | Gerhard Pittnauer 2017 Pitt Nat Rosé Sparkling (Weinland Österreich) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gerhard-pittnauer-2017-pitt-nat-rose-sparkling-weinland-osterreich/ | Sparkling Blend | 2,017 | Gerhard Pittnauer |
14.5 | Red | US | This is a well-structured, subtly flavored wine that should improve and become even more complex with a few years aging. It has bold black-cherry aromas, enticing black-fruit flavors that are more tangy than rich, and mild oak spices wending through from aroma to finish. Best after 2023. | null | 50 | 92 | California | Mendocino County | Anderson Valley | La Crema 2015 Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/la-crema-2015-pinot-noir-anderson-valley/ | Pinot Noir | 2,015 | La Crema |
13 | Red | France | Beautifully structured, with black fruits still showing through the tannins, this intense, fresh wine is approaching maturity. Its pure line of fruit, now tempered by the hint of secondary flavors, means this wine is ready to drink. | null | 25 | 91 | Beaujolais | Moulin-à-Vent | null | Domaine Fond Moiroux 2011 Moulin-à-Vent | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-fond-moiroux-2011-moulin-a-vent/ | Gamay | 2,011 | Domaine Fond Moiroux |
13 | Red | US | A glass of this young wine is like a hike up a mountain trail, starting with brambly, wild berries, and leading through underbrush and Mediterranean herbs. It thins out gracefully into suggestions of upland grasses, underscored with a layer of basalt. | Nysa | 90 | 91 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Dundee Hills | Nicolas-Jay 2016 Nysa Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nicolas-jay-2016-nysa-pinot-noir-dundee-hills/ | Pinot Noir | 2,016 | Nicolas-Jay |
12.5 | Red | France | This structured wine is full of ripe tannins and juicy acidity. Its dense texture is cut with attractive freshness, giving lift to this wine with potential. Drink from 2020. | null | 22 | 91 | Beaujolais | Fleurie | null | Domaine de Colette 2017 Fleurie | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-de-colette-2017-fleurie/ | Gamay | 2,017 | Domaine de Colette |
13.9 | Red | US | Light in the glass, this clonal expression from a fantastic vineyard offers aromas of sour cherry and dried thyme on the nose. It's light and acid-driven on the palate, where mouthwatering flavors of sage and strawberry lead into a tense finish. | Clone 113 Solomon Hills Vineyard | 80 | 91 | California | Central Coast | Santa Maria Valley | Crū 2017 Clone 113 Solomon Hills Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cr-2017-clone-113-solomon-hills-vineyard-pinot-noir-santa-maria-valley/ | Pinot Noir | 2,017 | Crū |
14.2 | Red | US | This is a small-production offering from a small producer. It opens in a beautifully floral display of rose and sage, following through with a substantial weight and breadth of cassis and black cherry. The oak is rich and rewarding while allowing the wine to remain balanced and elegant. | null | 85 | 91 | California | Napa | Napa Valley | Coursey Graves 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/coursey-graves-2016-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley-308848/ | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2,016 | Coursey Graves |
13 | Red | France | Grown on crumbly granite, this wine shows its mineral side as well as rich fruit. Structured with firm tannins, the wine has a perfumed character that lifts the fruit's richness and melds into the final acidity. Drink from 2019. | Les Gandelins | 23 | 91 | Beaujolais | Chénas | null | Château des Jean-Loron 2016 Les Gandelins (Chénas) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-des-jean-loron-2016-les-gandelins-chenas/ | Gamay | 2,016 | Château des Jean-Loron |
14.5 | Red | France | Unctuous and open knit yet surprisingly nuanced, this luscious blend of 95% Syrah and 5% Mourvèdre offers loads of fleshy black-cherry and plum flavors offset by cinnamon, cocoa, dried mint and thyme. It's densely concentrated yet briskly balanced, finishing elegantly on a bite of fine-grained tannins. | JT | 25 | 91 | Rhône Valley | Costières de Nîmes | null | Château de Nages 2014 JT Red (Costières de Nîmes) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-de-nages-2014-jt-red-costieres-de-nimes/ | Rhône-style Red Blend | 2,014 | Château de Nages |
13 | Red | US | A single puncheon produced this rich ripe cuvée. It's loaded with brambly berry and cherry fruit, rounded out with sweet spices. Finishing highlights suggest anise and a dollop of caramel latte. The time in barrel has placed it in a prime drinking window already, so don't wait. | Wetzel Estate Puncheon | 55 | 91 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Château Bianca 2016 Wetzel Estate Puncheon Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-bianca-2016-wetzel-estate-puncheon-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/ | Pinot Noir | 2,016 | Château Bianca |
null | Red | France | Delicate crushed-stone minerality extends from nose to finish in this crisp blackberry-accented red. It's silky and full in body but impeccably balanced with integrated alcohol and a luscious, mouth clinging finish. Chalky, penetrating tannins lend structure. Enjoy now–2025. | L'Elegante | null | 91 | Rhône Valley | Cairanne | null | Cave de Cairanne 2016 L'Elegante Red (Cairanne) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cave-de-cairanne-2016-lelegante-red-cairanne-308527/ | Rhône-style Red Blend | 2,016 | Cave de Cairanne |
12.9 | Red | US | Once again, this is the lightest of the winery's single-vineyard cuvées, though the overall balance compensates for any perceived lack of optimal ripeness. All own-rooted Wädenswil fruit, this offers flavors of wild strawberry, pine forest and flowers. It's delicate, balanced and expressive, without quite reaching the power of the other 2016s from this producer. | Cattrall Brothers Vineyard | 62 | 91 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Eola-Amity Hills | Big Table Farm 2016 Cattrall Brothers Vineyard Pinot Noir (Eola-Amity Hills) | https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/big-table-farm-2016-cattrall-brothers-vineyard-pinot-noir-eola-amity-hills/ | Pinot Noir | 2,016 | Big Table Farm |