90+ Point Wines: 2021

Red cherry mixes with blackberry, plum, rose petal, cinnamon, vanilla, and green bell pepper. Showing a mild yet lingering minty flavor, the nice finish is balanced with fruit, tannins, and acidity.

The juicy and fruit-driven 2021 Malbec comes from all the different zones: 60% from Luján, 30% from Vallede Uco and 10% from eastern Mendoza, and the Luján part gave it a floral touch, making it aromatic, rich, classical... Read More

Do you have a favorite pair of jeans or a favorite dress that you keep in your closet for all occasions? That's the equivalent of this wine. The G.D. Vajra 2021 Barolo Albe is an enormously versatile expression of Nebbiolo,... Read More

A bold red in a modern style, offering fine-grained, dense tannins swathed in glossy blackberry and black currant fruit, with fragrant accents of toast, dried sage, melted licorice, smoke and cocoa powder. Long and generous on... Read More

This wine displays a bright ruby red color, with lively violet hues. On the nose it is intense, showing notes of red fruits, strawberry, and fresh plums. As the wine opens, it also shows mineral notes of graphite. On the palate,... Read More

This Malbec has a bright red color and a very intense first nose. Aromas of black fruits, such as blueberries and cherries, are complemented by notes of violets, white pepper, and aromas of the foothills of Mendoza’s mountains,... Read More

This veteran producer gets overlooked by people always eager to find the new “big thing.” If that's you, you're missing out on bright raspberry aromas that are complemented by the clean saline scent of a freshly... Read More

The 2021 Chianti Classico Riserva Villa Antinori is laced with black cherry, plum, new leather, licorice and spice. Ample and expansive in feel, the 2021 is wonderfully generous, not to mention incredibly delicious. Fruit sources... Read More

Taut and linear in profile, this red delivers black currant, black cherry, vanilla and peppery spices. Tightens up on the finish, where the chalky tannins linger. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese. Best from 2025 through... Read More

This wine always overde­liv­ers, and this vin­tage’s blend of 50% Syrah, 38% Grenache, 7% Mourvè­dre and 5% Counoise con­tin­ues the tra­di­tion. Aro­mas of baked berry, cin­na­mon,... Read More

A mix of red and black fruits with lavender and fresh herbs followed by vanilla, blanched almonds and a hint of black ink and pencil lead. Full-bodied, firm and juicy tannins with good acidity backbone. Sound and harmonious wine... Read More

A juicy and expressive garnacha with ripe plums and spiced cherries. Sappy and ripe with lots of tart cherries and strawberries. A hint of coffee and vanilla in the medium-long finish.

A solid Rioja crianza that’s very well balanced. Red plums, cherries and sweet spices follow through to a medium-bodied palate with juicy red fruit and a touch of vanilla. Fluid, pretty long and well grained. Drink or hold.... Read More

Deep garnet red appearance. On the nose a range of aromas of black fruit blackberry, blueberry, and ripe plum are wrapped in spicy notes of clove and cinnamon. On the palate it is powerful, broad and structured, with smooth tannins... Read More

Blackberries, leather and cumin aromas are accented by a trace of spicy, earthy blackened catfish. Black-and-blueberries, cocoa and maple hard candy flavors are backed by massive, leathery tannins. The acidity is the only thing... Read More

Packed with texture and flavor, this wine features acidity that's vibrant enough to keep every note in balance. Toasted coconut, almond, and milk chocolate sur- round a sumptuous core of lemon cookie batter.

Ethereal aromas gently lift from the glass, leading to a solid core of mixed macerated cherries, concentrated in a way that shows the wines purity and class. Abundant sweet spices and incense mingle with a hint of amaro herb notes.... Read More

Right out of the briar patch, this Zin is appealingly rustic, with zesty cherry, cranberry, roasted sage and cracked pepper flavors. Drink now through 2031. 7,614 cases made.

Vibrant, red-fruit-oriented nose with grilled spices and herbs. A hint of olives. Very juicy and bright on the palate with a lively expression of fruit. Tannins are even and fine-grained. A very drinkable cabernet sauvignon here.... Read More

This riserva has a luminous ruby red color. Appealing aromas of dark cherries, plums, sweet spice, violets, vanilla and hints of dark chocolate and menthol emerge on the nose. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied but smooth... Read More

Lots of currants and black berries with black cherries and tobacco. Medium body with nicely opened tannins here that give length and beauty. Juicy at the end with hints of tobacco and cedar. Attractive tobacco undertones. Drink... Read More

Purple color due to its youth. Good aromatic intensity of notes of black fruits, such as blackberries and blueberries from the Mediterranean forests. A smooth entry on the palate, with a round and enveloping passage. Silky tannins... Read More

Impressive for the bright, fresh core of pineapple, honeysuckle and tangerine flavors, with a touch of dried lemon zest and green cardamom on the finish.

Aromas of dark cherries, leaves, gunpowder and baking spices. It’s medium-bodied with crunchy dark cherries and some black pepper on the palate. Transparent and precise with a flavorful finish.