JEAN-PIERRE VACHER & FILS Sancerre 2019 $22 (89 points)
Bright, with tangy lemon and shaved ginger notes backed by geranium and thyme. Mineral notes linger on the finish. Drink now. —Aleks Zecevic
Bright, with tangy lemon and shaved ginger notes backed by geranium and thyme. Mineral notes linger on the finish. Drink now. —Aleks Zecevic
Modest in scope but nicely rendered, with a mineral edge running amidst damson plum and red currant fruit. Light-handed toast allows the finish to have a pure, unadorned feel. Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec. Drink now through 2024.
Vibrant and zesty, with tropical fruit and kiwifruit accents that glide along the crisp, steely finish. Drink now.
Smooth, this evokes black cherry and blackberry flavors gently singed by earth and spice flavors. Light tannins gird the finish, with a bittersweet chocolate feel. Merlot, Sangiovese, Cabernet and Syrah. Drink now through 2027.
Friendly and engaging, with juicy raspberry and blackberry fruit flavors carried by a hint of bramble. Licorice-tinted finish. Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now.
Mango, peach and citrus flavors are generous and intense, with touches of lemon verbena and fresh ginger and a mouthwatering finish. Drink now.
A pure and juicy note of raspberry ganache is underscored by hints of toast and candied kumquat in this elegant, medium-bodied red. Lightly chalky tannins provide definition for the creamy flavor range, and spice and smoke notes accent the raspberry fr…