Ratings & Reviews

A creamy style, offering notes of peach, Creamsicle, lemon curd and strawberry sorbet on a supple, elegant frame. Shows plenty of length, with hints of green tea and orange blossoms on the long, expressive finish. Drink now.

Generous flavors of raspberry puree, maraschino cherry, pomegranate and matcha are fresh and intense. Red licorice, clove and fresh earth accents, along with a touch of blood orange, leave a long, lasting impression. Drink now.

A lovely Viura, Rioja’s native white grape makes an appearance here as mouth-coating and sleek. Lemon-kissed vanilla pudding and a mineral tonality are clean and fresh, with an almond-hazelnut gloss on the finish

Full-bodied but well polished, offering nicely ripe fruit and meaty, spicy accents on an easy texture. This could almost be a Cotes du Rhone with its dark plums, beef and milk chocolate flavors backed by rounded tannins. Drink now

Crunchy and vivid, this offers fresh cherries, pink nectarines and grapefruit peel on the nose. Medium-bodied with crisp acidity, this is flavorful and refreshing. Drink now. Screw cap.

Best of Show

From the Italian Alps, and from a revered winemaker, this hedonistic sparkler offers an authentic flavor profile with a hint of vanilla cream, cinnamon, and peony.

The 2021 Marisco Vineyards Ned Pinot Noir is elegant from start to finish. This wine excels with aromas and flavors of early summer blackberries, fragrant earth, and dried herbs. Try it with fresh herb-accented roast chicken.

Publisher's Pick

Crafted from old vine Tempranillo and some Graciano, this majestic red offers up aromas of chocolate cedar and blackberry. Sultry and dusky, with firm tannins and an enthusiastic character, it’s woodsy and savory, earthy, and austere. Graphite and soy sauce flavors its rich profile with a broad and well-developed finish.

95 points

Crafted from old vine Tempranillo and some Graciano, this majestic red offers up aromas of chocolate cedar and blackberry. Sultry and dusky, with firm tannins and an enthusiastic character, it’s woodsy and savory, earthy, and austere. Graphite and soy sauce flavors its rich profile with a broad and well-developed finish.

Tempranillo grapes grown in rich limestone soils reverberate with majestic aromas of sweet earth and boysenberry. Intriguing flavors of toasty cedar, dark chocolate espresso beans, and a foundation of graphite are engaging. Beautifully structured, with gliding tannins and a rustic, earthy charm.

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Full-bodied charmer, with milk chocolate cherries and red beets. Chewy tannins allow a textural pleasure, sweeping the palate with blueberry gelée and ending with a toasty coating.

A sublime white blend offering aromas of white flowers embraces the palate with a nectar of pineapple and peach. The sweet sensations dazzle through to the finish.

Best in Class, Double Gold Medal

Best in Class, 97 points

Best in Class, Double Gold, 97 Score

A distinctive, mineral-driven style, with warm earth overlaying a core of mocha-dusted cherry and mulberry. Savory, with smoked meat, red tea, brown bread and cast iron. Turns supple on the palate, wafting with alder smoke; then, the finish lands dry and firm. Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Best from 2026 through 2038.

Offering a rich, velvety stream of juicy plum and melted licorice, this is a ripe, voluptuous red, with a subtle chewiness that brings textural intrigue. Dry spice, earth and saline mineral elements add savory accents. In spite of its generosity, this never feels heavy, with cashmere tannins, plus notes of brown bread, anise and red tea detailing the long finish. Complex, with concentrated layers still unfolding. Grenache and Syrah. Drink now through 2040.