Wines of the Year Fifteen

The Black Stump is a full-bodied red wine with intense black currant, blueberry and mocha spice aromas. The palate is warming and soft, with deep blackberry and plum flavors mingled with sweet spice and licorice tones.

Steak, duck, venison, pork, hearty vegetarian dishes, aged cheeses

Collezione di Paolo is a medium-bodied red wine with aromas of bright red cherry and cranberry, plus hints of violets and earthy spice. The palate is deeply concentrated, with silky plum and red berry flavors. Bittersweet, chocolatey notes round out the long finish.

Beef, pork, firm cheeses, red-sauced pastas, vegetarian meals.

Pagos de Tahola is a medium-bodied red with ripe strawberry, plum and subtle oak aromas. Vibrant and fresh, the palate delivers juicy red-berry flavors and a complex, smooth finish.

Beef, pork, firm cheeses, red-sauced pastas, vegetarian meals.

J Opi Malbec Reserve is a full-bodied red with vibrant ripe black fruit aromas. The palate is filled with ripe plum and bramble, underpinned by spice, chocolate and vanilla notes.

Steak, beef, lamb, pizza, barbecue, fajitas, mild curries

Aluado Alicante Bouschet is a full-bodied red wine with complex dark berry and baking spice aromas. The palate offers structure, ripe tannins and rich flavors of plums, blackberry, coffee and cinnamon.

Pork, steak, hearty stews (with or without meat), braised red meats, sausage.

Tenuta Fenice Nero d’Avola is a dry, medium- to full-bodied red wine with richly perfumed aromas of dark berries and sweet spices. The palate delivers ripe blackberry and cherry flavors, plus hints of licorice. Long, silky and satisfying finish.

Red meat, pasta with meatballs, grilled white fish, barbecue (esp. ribs), baked pasta dishes.

Domaine B&B Bouché is a dry sparkling rosé wine with fresh, red-berry aromas, supported by classic brioche characters. On the palate, a delicate, creamy mousse introduces similar flavors and a long, crisp finish.

Chicken, seafood, butter/cream sauces, soft cheese, risotto.

Amandla Sauvignon Blanc is a dry white with ripe passion fruit, pineapple and lemon flavors. Zesty and elegant on the palate, it has mouthwatering acidity and a long, fresh finish.

Shellfish, chicken, pork, herb sauces, zesty green salads and other vegetarian dishes, goat cheese

Chasm de Cabrespine is a full-bodied red wine with aromas of cherries, blackberries and violets. The palate offers similar flavors, with hints of jasmine and liquorice framing the long, spicy finish.

Roast lamb, steak (esp. ribeye), game birds, venison, pork, vegetarian, aged cheeses.

Lesehof Grüner Veltliner is a dry, light-bodied white wine with expressive aromas of green apple, pear and white pepper. It has a juicy mid-palate and a long, clean finish.

Fish, pork, chicken, mildly spicy dishes, Asian cuisines, Mediterranean vegetables.

Fleur de Lys Chardonnay is a medium- to full-bodied white with bright citrus aromas of grapefruit, lemon and orange peel. On the palate, similar flavors meld with those of green apple and pear with an undertone of oak spice.

Chicken, seafood, butter/cream sauces, risotto, soft cheeses

Yarrunga Field is a light- to medium-bodied white wine with aromas and flavors of ripe melon and tropical fruit countered by a fresh herbaceous streak.

Soft cheeses, simply prepared fish, roasted vegetables, barbecued chicken, roasted pork.

21 Missions is a full-bodied red wine with inviting aromas of black cherry, ripe currant, subtle cocoa and vanilla spice. The palate offers layers of rich black fruit flavor, with impressive depth, concentration and balance. Polished tannins frame the smooth, lingering finish.

Ribeye steaks, herb-crusted lamb chops, hearty pastas, grilled or roasted veggies, aged white cheeses.

Casa de Keller Pinot Noir is a dry, medium-bodied red wine with expressive aromas of cherry compote, black tea, hibiscus and a hint of sassafras. Lush and savory, the palate has fresh raspberry, rose hip and subtle graphite flavors, with fine-grained tannins and a long, vibrant finish.

Roast turkey, chicken or duck, pork tenderloin, salmon, tuna steak, charcuterie, mushrooms, creamy cheeses, dark chocolate-covered strawberries.