Spain

92 pts. It has subtle hints of ripe red berries with smooth, rounded balsamic notes and traces of smoky, toasted elements

90 pts. Demonstrates a seductive and complex nose with mature fruit dominating while subtlety combining with chocolate and cinnamon over a sweet and spicy base.

Fillaboa Albarino Rias Baixas (2018)

Bodegas Alejandro Fernandez Tinto Pesquera Crianza (2015)

Dark cherry red color with garnet highlights. Intensely fruity (blueberries, cassis) with delicate spicy (black pepper) and balsamic notes.

The 2014 vintage has rich flavors of fresh apricot, vanilla bean, honey and crème brûlée in both the nose and on the palate.

Tudon's Monastrell (2015)

High aromatic intensity with dominating ripe fruit: raspberries, red cherries, wild strawberries and red currants set out against a balsamic background of vanilla, toasted caramel, biscuits, coffee and sweet mints

This just may be the classiest, best-made brut Cava (though not labeled as such)...

Bright and energetic on the nose, displaying Meyer lemon and melon scents and a smoky mineral topnote.

Marques de Caceres 'Excellens' Cuvee Especial (2015)

Containing rich notes of ripe plums, toasted wood, fresh tobacco, barbeque spice and vanilla liquor, this wine is earthy and deliciously unique.