90+ Point Wines: 2022

Dried roses, cranberries, licorice and lemon rind on the nose, followed by a medium-bodied, elegant and vibrant palate. Very sleek tannins. Vegan. Drink now or hold.

Pretty classy nose with cassis, black cherries and blackberries with plenty of violet extract. Some sweet fruit on the palate with firm, fine-grained tannins. Flavorful and fruity finish. Oak free.

A warm and generous wine with a sweet-seeming richness that makes it easy to sip without further aging. Full-bodied, laced with mostly red fruit, from strawberries to cherries, and with underlying blueberry, cocoa and creme de... Read More

With small percentages of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Petit Verdot, this exquisitely aromatic and textural Cabernet begins with a perfume of crushed violets and black cherry. Concentrated flavors of blackberry liqueur,... Read More

The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon blends multiple terroirs from the Uco Valley, with its focal point in Los Arboles. It displays a purple hue with a garnet sheen. Its nose reveals mint, ashes, currant and menthol. The dry and plush... Read More

Elegant and perfumed nose with violets, spices, fresh blackberries, blueberries and touches of chiles, chocolate, cigar box and white pepper. Super juicy on the palate with compact, fine tannins and an extremely long finish.... Read More

Aromas of gooseberry, finger lime and ginger lead off in this refined but refreshing white, with saline-laced grapefruit and Meyer lemon at the core, followed by a clean finish.

This is extremely aromatic, with roses, black fruit and mahogany as well as seaweed and umami character. It’s medium-bodied with very fine tannins and a fresh and vivid finish. Refined and clear. Drink or hold.

Rich and fresh notes of blackberries and blueberries with a touch of peppercorns, chocolate and violets. Medium-bodied on the palate with nicely chewy tannins and a lightly peppery, medium-long finish.

The juicy and leafy 2022 Laya was produced with 70% Garnacha Tintorera and 30% Monastrell, looking for a fruit-driven and easy-to-drink red with 14.5% alcohol, ripe fruit and a soft texture. It's clean, expressive and fruit-driven,... Read More

Wild cherries, mushrooms and aniseed on the nose. Some cinnamon. It’s full-bodied, plump and rich, with soft tannins and a ripe and spicy finish.

An attractive, fruity nose full of brambly berries, red plums and potpourri. Juicy and medium-bodied on the palate with soft tannins and a dry, fruity finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink now.

The 2022 The Chocolate Block comprises Syrah (77%, which is slightly higher than usual), Grenache (9%), Cinsault (8%), Cabernet Sauvignon (5%) and Viognier (1%), with around 70% of the production estate-grown. It is whole berry... Read More

Polished and glossy, with supple waves of cassis and red currant flecked with a lot of spice and singed garrigue. Warm chestnut and graphite shavings move in, with loads of graphite bringing focus. A modern version, showing poise... Read More

This is fresh and savory with notes of citrus fruit, green olives and crushed stones. Dry, crisp and juicy on the palate with a medium body and vivid acidity. Flavorful and mineral on the finish.

A fresh nose full of fruit. Dark cherries, fresh blueberries, spices, crushed stones and olives. A touch of graphite, too. Well-structured and vertical on the palate, but there is also fluidity in the center palate filled with... Read More

Intense with notes of cherries, plums, and violets. Rich flavors of cherry and leather. Supple tannins and good acidity.

Perfect accompaniment to a wide variety of foods, including red sauce pastas, grilled meats and roasts.... Read More

Banfi Col di Sasso offers a bouquet of black cherries and spice. Rich with soft tannins, delivering persistent black-fruit flavors and subtle hints of smoke, with a lingering finish.

Ideal with pizza, pasta, grilled meat and poultry.... Read More

A very pretty Chianti Classico with dried cherries, orange peel, cedar, white truffles and chalk. The palate is medium-bodied with crunchy fruit and a flavorful finish. Hints of orange peel at the end.

This is juicy and very drinkable, brimming with aromas and flavors of sour cherries, mushrooms, lemon rind and cranberries. It’s medium-bodied and sleek in texture. Nicely done. Drink now.

The 2022 Malbec Appellation La Consulta comes from old vines planted in San Carlos, Uco Valley. Aged for up to 13 months in French oak barrels (one-third new), this purple-red wine reveals ripe fruit aromas of plum marmalade and... Read More

Very pretty and refined, showing juicy citrus and stone fruit flavors that are fresh and concentrated, with seamless, elegant notes of Honeycrisp apple, lemon curd and peach pastry, backed by a long, expressive finish. Drink now.... Read More

Aromas of juicy, ripe plums are greeted on the palate by flavors of cocoa and blackberry. This flavorful and full-bodied Merlot offers fine-grained tannins and mouthwatering length.

This wine is concentrated with aromas of Blackberry jam, Blueberry preserve, baking spice, dark chocolate, violet and dried chicory on the nose. The flavors on the palate are Boysenberry, orange zest, black licorice, and dried... Read More

A blend of 65% Sauvignon and 35% Sémillon, the 2022 Carbonnieux Blanc reveals a delicate bouquet with aromas of lemon, jasmine, linden, smoke, pear and peach, followed by a medium to full-bodied, fleshy and concentrated... Read More