Vinha dos Utras Branco 2020

This is the richest wine I've seen from the Azores, even with that 12.1%. It's almost unctuous in texture. It's beautifully wrought, with the only remaining question being how it will develop. It should hold some 15 years, maybe more. It will be fascinating to see what happens to this multifaceted and surprisingly lush Arinto dos Açores. The price point, to be sure, is another matter.

Osborne Oloroso Solera India (1922) RARE 1922

. The nose shows good balance between bitter and sweet notes, nuts, spices (curry perhaps?), noble woods, molasses and a touch of candied fruits and brandy. The palate has hints of a very old wine, complex and concentrated, with a touch of volatility that lifts it up, quite common in such old wines, with good balance between acidity and sweetness.

Leirana Areas de Arra 2018

'Editors' Choice' - This medium-straw-colored wine has a nose of lemon, grapefruit and miso. A sophisticated mélange of fruit and savory flavors mingles on the palate, notably grapefruit, lemon, dried Mediterranean herbs and brined green olives. A soft note of eucalyptus and a touch of vanilla remain on the palate. — Mike DeSimone

Vinha Centenária Branco 2022

Surprisingly full in the mouth, this coats the palate, dribbling fruit over it and letting the fruit linger. It's a dry and complex wine, like all of them, but it seems fruity in its own more serious way.

Celia 2019

Aromas of black plum, cassis, red plum and dried savory herbs draw you into this brilliant garnet-colored wine. It is a blend of 93% Tempranillo and 7% Garnacha and has elegant mouthfeel with flavors of pomegranate, red cherry, black plum, cassis and saddle leather. There are suede-like tannins and a pleasant touch of salinity in the finish. — Mike DeSimone

Inés 2019

This enticing blend of 90% Tempranillo, 8% Merlot and 2% Albillo is brilliant garnet-colored in the glass with aromas of cherry, saddle leather and black plum. It is soft on entry with flavors of black raspberry, cassis and red plum all enveloped in velvety tannins. — Mike DeSimone

Celia 2018

'Cellar Selection' - Deep violet-red to the eye, this wine has aromas of fresh red berries, vanilla and clove. It is bright at first sip, opening with flavors of cherry and raspberry that are followed by notes of crème brûlée, fennel pollen and a touch of smoke. All is set into opulent tannins that wend their way to a long, smooth finish. Drink through 2043. — Mike DeSimone

Inés 2018

This dark-ruby-colored wine offers a bouquet of cherry, pomegranate, butterscotch and anise. A web of powerful tannins plays host to bold blackberry, raspberry, caramel, aniseed and violet flavors that sail into an enduring finish. — Mike DeSimone

Bodegas Poniente Amontillado NV

The palate is full-bodied, round, intense and concentrated, ending clearly off-dry, with some noticeable sweetness, which often balances the extreme aggressive character of the very old and concentrated dry wines.

Bodegas Poniente Oloroso NV

Aromas of cherry pipe tobacco, toffee, walnut and orange zest set the stage for flavors of apple, toasted nuts, vanilla and a touch of curry. This wine has a full body and rich texture that coat the palate, with an orange zest finish. — Mike DeSimone

Os Paulistas Chão dos Eremitas 2020

Silky, flavorful and precise, this is a beauty that is still a bit undeveloped, but its lifted fruit and sunny demeanor make it a winner. I really like how this brand has developed. For those looking for a combination of finesse, understatement and flavor, this is a good place to look. It has the structure to let it age and hopefully develop a bit too.

Os Paulistas Chão dos Eremitas 2019

This has the combination of power, complexity, texture and depth. It holds its own or wins on all fronts. It should age well and develop consistently. There are touches of plums, strawberries and herbs and a hint of something like Alicante (yet there isn't any). The mid-palate finesse is exquisite, with silky texture in addition on the finish. The blend creates something different and wonderful

Escalada Do Bibei 2021

A floral example of a red from Valdeorras, with raspberries, rose petals, cherries, dried herbs and hints of warm stones. Tightly wound and elegant, with silky tannins and subtle fruit. An ethereal wine with nerve and complexity. Made from a single vineyard made up of 60% mencia, 20% merenzao and brancellao, 10% grau negro and 10% garnacha tintorera. Old vines. Drink now.

Escalada Do Bibei 2020

White pepper and juniper-like spices and botanicals with grapefruit and stems. Juicy and punchy on the palate with a medium body and a firm finish full of baked leaves and herbs. Lots of drinkability here. Drink now.

Quinta da Pellada Naked Vine 2018

Goliardo A Telleira Albariño 2022

The 2022 Goliardo A Telleira shows lots of finesse. They changed the élevage here to 1,500-litre foudre, which they think works better for Albariño than barrels, no matter how big they are, and this wine clearly shows it. It has the finesse of the sandy soils and a polished texture (a little more sleek, a bit à la Chenin) but still lively and with pungent flavors.

Finca Genoveva Tinto 2020

The 2020 Finca Genoveva Caíño is very different from the rest of the Caíño reds; in this case, it's closer to a Cabernet Franc, with explosive peppery aromas and a balsamic twist (even bay leaf, moss...), very complex and ever-changing in the glass. This is elegant, perfumed, aromatic and precise. This has to be the finest Genoveva Caíño to date. Bravo!

Goliardo A Telleira Albariño 2022

Medium straw in the glass, this wine has a bouquet of guava, Anjou pear and river rocks. A pleasant stony note transfers to the palate alongside a medium texture, lively acidity, and peach, Seckel pear and sage-leaf flavors.

Tinta Carvalha Chão dos Eremitas 2020

Indeed, right now it seems to be quite a success, a star in its own right and style. Both may improve in time, but this will hold up its end of the bargain. I'd still like to see it answer some questions in the cellar, but it is irresistible now.

Mono A 2019

Cool, light and airy in its dark spice, this is an intriguing varietal take on alfrocheiro. Luis Seabra, best known for his Douro wines, presents this as an easy and fresh red with stamina.

Goliardo Espadeiro 2020

The 2020 Goliardo Espadeiro shows a lot of finesse and elegance. They started picking the grapes at different times, and the wine has gained in precision. The vines ripen at different times, and they are marked and harvested separately.

Goliardo Caiño 2020

The very pale and delicate 2020 Goliardo Caíño is floral, balsamic and peppery, delicate and fresh, varietal with moderate ripeness and notable acidity with a lively stream of freshness. 2,000 bottles were produced. It was bottled in January 2023.

Indie Xisto 2020

As a young wine, its fruit is cool red (rather than purple); the grape scents are still floral, hinting at almond blossoms, the finish clean and dry.

Escalada do Sil Tinto 2020

There’s an immediate hit of ground black and white peppercorns in the scent of this wine, then the fruit comes charging in with pomegranate and cherry scents. It lasts with the red tone of a peach at the pit, the finish herbal, earthy and cool. - Joshua Greene

Escalada do Sil Blanco 2021

A characterful godello with pears, dried mangoes and wet slate woven in with dried white flowers. Creamy yet racy, medium- to full-bodied with citrus flavors that follow through to a vibrant, penetrating finish that lingers on with stone fruit flavors. Aged for 12 months in 600-liter, second-use French oak barriques. No malolactic. Drink now.

Escalada do Sil Blanco 2020

Idiosyncratic nose with steamed lotus leaf character to the macadamia nut, white fruit, and stones with a spicy edge. Flavorful and generous on the palate with a pastry-smooth mouthfeel to the medium- to full-bodied palate. Fresh and creamy finish. Drink now.

Escalada do Sil Blanco 2020

Light golden yellow in the glass, this wine has aromas of peach, apricot and flint with a light whiff of clove. Bartlett pear and nectarine flavors are set into a full-textured wine that is infused with notes of slivered almond, vanilla bean and river rocks. Bold acidity cleanses the palate with each sip and lingers into a clean finish.

Escalada do Sil Blanco 2019

The characterful white 2019 Escalada do Sil Blanco reveals notes of pollen, beeswax, yeasts and yellow fruit and some spiciness. It's medium-bodied with 13.5% alcohol and a round and dry palate. It's a serious white Valdeorras going beyond the variety.

Escalada do Sil Tinto 2021

Stemmy herbs, juniper, wild raspberries and nice touches of sauerkraut, agave and pepper. Juicy, agile and transparent, with bright berries and an intrinsically peppery finish. Nervy, herbal and long. This shows fabulous drinkability and a gastronomic quality. Irresistible now.

Escalada do Sil Tinto 2021

Stemmy herbs, juniper, wild raspberries and nice touches of sauerkraut, agave and pepper. Juicy, agile and transparent, with bright berries and an intrinsically peppery finish. Nervy, herbal and long. This shows fabulous drinkability and a gastronomic quality. Irresistible now.

Escalada do Sil Tinto 2020

Tangy nose with white pepper, sauerkraut and forest floor to the stemmy wild berries. Waxberries, too. Juicy and expressive with fresh, assertive tannins coating the palate. Lively berries and white pepper funk in the finish. Immense drinkability here if you don’t mind the decadence. Enjoy now.

Escalada do Sil Blanco 2020

'Hidden Gem' - Light golden yellow in the glass, this wine has aromas of peach, apricot and flint with a light whiff of clove. Bartlett pear and nectarine flavors are set into a full-textured wine that is infused with notes of slivered almond, vanilla bean and river rocks. Bold acidity cleanses the palate with each sip and lingers into a clean finish. — Mike DeSimone

Cos Pés Albariño 2021

Golden yellow to the eye, this wine offers a bouquet of yuzu, fresh sage and saline. It is full-textured with flavors of peach jam, caramelized pineapple, rose water, dried mountainside herbs and oyster shell. Peach and saline notes endure on the palate. — Mike DeSimone

Cos Pés Albariño 2021

Golden yellow to the eye, this wine offers a bouquet of yuzu, fresh sage and saline. It is full-textured with flavors of peach jam, caramelized pineapple, rose water, dried mountainside herbs and oyster shell. Peach and saline notes endure on the palate.

Bodegas Poniente Fino NV

It feels old, complex, developed and with volume, with classical aromas and a bone-dry palate. Superb!

Arinto dos Açores 2019

The Arinto dos Açores is a local clone of the grape, giving a textured, crisp and mineral wine. Those textures go with spiced pear and kiwi flavors to give this rich wine that is now ready to drink.

Atlántida Tintilla 2021

Sappy dark berries and black cherries with nice touches of peppercorns, dark earth and sauerkraut. Full-bodied and grainy with nicely chewy fruit tannins and a tangy, peppery finish. Quite long. Drink or hold.

Escalada do Sil Tinto 2019

A pretty nose of fresh cherries, strawberries, herbs, white pepper and anchovies. Crunchy, medium body with tight, refined tannins and fresh acidity. Juicy and elegant. Drink now.

Arinto dos Açores 2019

This wine makes its case on freshness and acidity, perhaps even more so than normal. It is an impressive performance. The structure suggests it can age and improve, and it really must to justify my enthusiasm. It won't be the perfect choice for those who like sweet and fruity, but it is firing on all cylinders otherwise. Those who like freshness will love it. It will be a particularly good choice in warm weather.

Atlántida Tintilla 2020

The dark earth funk makes this a characterful wine with some peppercorns to the dark cherries. Juicy and flavorful with firm, creamy tannins on the medium- to full-bodied palate, with plenty of sappy fruit in the mossy and pristine finish. Quite fresh yet supple and naturally delivered. Wild, but exotic and attractive. Drink now.

Sierra de la Demanda Blanco 2018

This delicious white wine is a blend of 70% Viura and 30% Garnacha Blanca. It has enticing aromas of mango, guava and white flowers. In the mouth there are flavors of tropical fruits, lemon lime and Mandarin orange pith with a crisp and clean finish. — Mike DeSimone

Atlántida Blanco 2021

An intense nose showing a stony, mineral verve to the cooked lemons, apple pie and kernels. Quite intense and concentrated in flavor with a saline twist to the medium- to full-bodied palate. Long, tangy finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.

Atlántida Blanco 2021

100% Vijiriega. Nuanced nose with rose petals, jasmine, red apple, nectarine. Ripe apricot and mandarin. Smoky mineral character with red apple, salt, spice and savoury tones. Vibrant acidity. Good zesty lift to the finish. Scintillating, full of life and energy.

Atlántida Blanco 2021

Fermented and aged in barrels, the wine takes time to shed its oak, still present the next day, but pale, the wine’s tannins melding into the its buttered-toast richness. It has the toffee-like scent of a dessert wine, but nothing like sweetness. This is lively, with strong mineral acidity, mouthwatering for most anything from the sea grilled with lemon and garlic

Sierra de la Demanda Tinto 2015

Deep garnet in the glass, this wine has aromas of cassis, roasted red pepper and aniseed. A framework of durable tannins backs flavors of black currant, pomegranate, smoked paprika, dried thyme and espresso bean. A pleasant note of salinity marks the lasting finish. — Mike DeSimone

Sierra de la Demanda Tinto 2015

Deep garnet in the glass, this wine has aromas of cassis, roasted red pepper and aniseed. A framework of durable tannins backs flavors of black currant, pomegranate, smoked paprika, dried thyme and espresso bean. A pleasant note of salinity marks the lasting finish.

Sierra de la Demanda Tinto 2015

A very individual red almost reminiscent of pinot noir with bright cranberries, blueberries and rose petals. Tightly strung and very elegant, sweeping through mineral sensations and a fine, chalky texture. Drink now.

Atlántida Blanco 2020

This is made from vijiriega blanca, a nearly extinct variety local to Jerez. This wine’s tart white-cherry flavors feel meaty, while the tannins feel dusty and sharp. There’s a cedar-box scent along with pale florals that would work with poached cod. - Joshua Greene

Muti Albariño 2021

"Editors' Choice' - Almost clear to the eye, this wine has a bouquet of Fuji apple, clementine and jasmine. A soft floral note carries over to the palate and is met with flavors of white peach, Turkish delight and a hint of dried rosemary and thyme that linger in the mouth. — Mike DeSimone

Muti Albariño 2021

Almost clear to the eye, this wine has a bouquet of Fuji apple, clementine and jasmine. A soft floral note carries over to the palate and is met with flavors of white peach, Turkish delight and a hint of dried rosemary and thyme that linger in the mouth.

Atlántida Blanco 2022

Steely and minerally nose with lime, white blossoms and creamy brioche. Bright and elegant on the medium-bodied palate, with high, nervy acidity and a crisp, zingy finish. Long and gastronomic. A rare vigiriega blanca. From organically grown grapes. A joy to drink now.

Sierra de la Demanda Blanco 2018

This delicious white wine is a blend of 70% Viura and 30% Garnacha Blanca. It has enticing aromas of mango, guava and white flowers. In the mouth there are flavors of tropical fruits, lemon lime and Mandarin orange pith with a crisp and clean finish.

Tinto de Castelão 2020

A wonderfully fresh version of this grape, this is silky and lively. It adds what you would expect from this grape: flavor and aromatics. The raspberries and strawberries lace the finish. There is only average depth and some structure, but this is about hedonism and fruit. It develops beautifully in the glass and evolves steadily.

Baga Ao Sol 2019

The grape's typical tannic structure is on full display here. Supported by dark-black fruits and by a still-youthful chewy texture, the wine is set for aging. Drink from 2025 when it will have smoothed out well.

Goliardo Tintos de Mar 2020

The 2020 Goliardo Tinto shows a touch of rusticity. It's a blend of Caíño with some Espadeiro, Loureiro and a little Sousón. It's medium-bodied and has moderate ripeness and alcohol (12%) with lots of acidity, good freshness and fine tannins.

Muti Albariño 2019

Medium yellow to the eye, this wine has a nose of green apple, grapefruit and nutmeg. It is fresh in the mouth, with flavors of passion fruit, papaya and lemon. There is a nice note of jasmine on the finish.

Barahonda Heredad Candela 2019

'Hidden Gem' - Deep ruby in the glass, this wine proffers a bouquet of slightly brambly fruits of the wood, licorice and black-olive paste. Flavors of elderberry and cassis mingle with notes of clove, menthol, coffee and dried sage overlaid on a network of enduring tannins that dissolve into a spicy finish. — Mike DeSimone

Branco de Talha 2020

The Talha makes its presence known here, but past that, this is a structured white with a sense of depth in mouthfeel. This is beautifully focused and complex, an intriguing medley on the finish.

Leirana Albariño 2022

Medium yellow to the eye, this wine has a bouquet of lemon curd, cocoa butter and rose petal. A soft floral note permeates the palate alongside peach, apricot, lemon, butterscotch and slivered almond flavors. — Mike DeSimone

Branco Vulcânico 2019

Bright and a little mouth puckering, this is another nice performance—and for a bit less money. It is just beautiful, and it holds its own pretty well with the regular Arinto, which seems fairly similar in style. Elegant, fresh and lively, it dances across the tongue with a light touch in terms of weight, but it enlivens the palate with its acidity.

La Antigua Clásico Blanco 2019

Light yellow to the eye, this wine has a nose of pineapple, passion fruit and toasted macadamia nut. It is equal parts sophisticated and refreshing, with brilliant acidity, nice texture and flavors of grapefruit, Granny Smith apple, cocoa butter and nutmeg. Drink through 2029. — Mike DeSimone

La Antigua Clásico Reserva 2012

'Editors' Choice' - Inky ruby to the eye, this wine has a nose of brambly fruits of the wood with a hint of pine needle. Substantial tannins and bold acidity are equally matched, while flavors of black cherry, blackberry, mocha, marjoram and orange zest sail into an enduring finish. — Mike DeSimone

La Antigua Clásico Reserva 2014

A ripe and heady reserva with figs, prunes, smoke and cedar. The palate is full-bodied with creamy tannins and a dense finish. Sleek and powerful. Drink now or hold.

La Antigua Clásico Reserva 2012

A red with plum and light jam aromas and flavors. It’s round and soft with delicious fruit and round tannins. Still very fresh. Nice, friendly tannins at the end. Drink now.

La Antigua Clásico Reserva 2012

Inky ruby to the eye, this wine has a nose of brambly fruits of the wood with a hint of pine needle. Substantial tannins and bold acidity are equally matched, while flavors of black cherry, blackberry, mocha, marjoram and orange zest sail into an enduring finish.

A Laranja Mecânica 2020

A rather gentle and understated orange wine, this is beautifully balanced this year. Then, it adds dried peaches and apricots on the finish. It's still a bit different and not for everyone, not exactly your typical white, but it doesn't go overboard in power or eccentricity.

A Laranja Mecânica 2020

The name of the wine means clockwork orange, the producer's interpretation of an orange wine, rather than a movie. With a golden color and a texture that derives from long maceration of the grape skins, the wine is about structure as well as perfumed white and yellow fruits. Drink from later this year.

Xisto Ilimitado Tinto 2020

Perles D'Or 2021

'Editors' Choice' - This light-yellow-colored sparkling wine has forceful effervescence and aromas of golden currant, vanilla and honeysuckle. It is bright at first sip, with Granny Smith apple and lemon flavors that are joined by notes of brioche and toasted almond. The finish is laced with notes of citrus zest and salinity. — Mike DeSimone

Vara y Pulgar Tinto 2021

Meaty spices, grilled herbs, dark earth and rich black cherries and hibiscus. Intense yet juicy on the palate with a full body and a tight and bright finish. 100% tintilla. Drink or hold.

A Touriga Vai Nua 2019

It's not as seriously structured, but it is fragrant, tasty, pure and delicious. It has enough structure to seem serious, and it is very fresh, the fruit lifted on the palate. The mid-palate is well on the elegant side—nothing jammy here. It's a bit lean and rather nervy. It finishes with some blueberries but always in a dry fashion, never very fruity. This might be a great summer red, and you can drink it a few degrees cooler than normal.

A Portela Mencía 2017

Deep garnet in color, this wine has a bouquet of ripe summer cherry, raspberry and a hint of rose petal. Bright red fruits transfer to the palate, where they are met by velvety tannins and notes of slate, clove, aniseed and lavender that culminate in an enduring finish. — Mike DeSimone

Vara y Pulgar Tinto 2019

Aromas of ripe fruit and spices with some earth and funk. Medium-bodied with round, refined tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Decadent and rich. Drink now.

A Portela Mencía 2019

This is a youthful mencía, its blueberry flavors intense and vibrant, their juiciness covering tannins with the earthy bitterness of chard. It has a scent like the fat on the edge of a grilled lamb chop. Decant it before you light the grill, or give this five years in the cellar.

Branco o Ancestral 2020

It seems, in fact, a bit more distinguished these days, no longer merely a value wine that flirts with 90 points, but one that I might expect to hit that level pretty regularly. This is lovely, dense, nuanced and vigorous. It has a very serious feel, big fruit and a lingering finish.

Fitapreta Tinto 2021

It seems impeccably well balanced, shows fine depth, beautiful fruit and still has hints of finesse. The tannins are ripe, making this easy to enjoy now, but that doesn't mean this is at peak. For the regular Tinto in this sometimes pricey lineup, this is a steal and a fine value point. It's a great choice for a house pour.

Berroia Txakoli de Bizkaia 2021

When you buy something through our link, we may earn a small commission. Wine Enthusiast doesn't accept money for editorial wine reviews. Read more about our policy. This light-straw-colored wine has a subtle nose of pineapple and grapefruit. Tropical and citrus fruit flavors appear on the palate along with savory dried mountainside herb notes and a hint of rose petal that lingers into a refreshing finish.

Quinta de Saes Tinto 2018

An elegant red with lovely richness, its melodramatic funk in control, its fruit in blossom–“red plum, violets and rose petals,” as panelist Bruno Almeida described it. — Joshua Greene

São João Espumante Rosé Bruto 2022

Its green flavors of underripe raspberry and lean cranberry are layered with mineral acidity and a yeasty scent of baking bread. Pour it while you shuck oysters. —Joshua Greene

Rosé Vulcânico 2019

A fresh delight for summer drinking, this has beautiful flavor with the fruit always supported by fine acidity. Lingering and refreshing, this is a pleasure to drink.

Barahonda Barrica 2020

'Best Buy' - This garnet-colored wine offers aromas of dark berries, caramel and coffee. It is smooth in the mouth, with gauzy tannins and flavors of blackberry pie, chocolate-covered caramel, freshly ground black pepper and dried sage. — Mike DeSimone

Cortijo Tinto 2020

'Best Buy' - Dark garnet to the eye, this wine offers a bouquet of black cherry, caramel and freshly ground black pepper. It offers a sense of brightness on the palate, with plush tannins and flavors of cherry pie, raspberry preserves, orange zest, milk chocolate and herbes de Provence that head into a fruit-filled finish. — Mike DeSimone

Elo Monastrell 2020

Atypically fresh and ethereal for monastrell with its enticing white-pepper edge, iron, stemmy berries and grilled grapefruit characters. Warm but tangy and nervy. On the palate, this is round and structured with an abundance of dusty tannins. Firm, nicely tight and austere with a mineral, lengthy finish. Outstanding, almost Barolo-like. Drink or hold.

Elo Monastrell 2019

Tangy and peppery nose with some white pepper and dark earth to the cranberries and mulberries. Tart berries and spices with a lovely gamey undertone on the crunchy palate with some chewy tannins that extend to a medium-long finish. Sinewy, structured and sappy. Better from 2024.

Barahonda Heredad Candela 2021

This has aromas of tobacco, cloves, blackberries and blackcurrants. Inky and peppery with a full body with nicely firm and integrated tannins. Vegan. Drink or hold.

Barahonda Heredad Candela 2020

This shows notes of ripe plums and blackberries with hints of walnuts, dried leaves, leather and wet earth. Medium-to full-bodied with fine, dusty tannins and a chocolatey mouth-feel. Ripe, juicy fruit character and savory notes to close. Vegan. Drink or hold.