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US	A taste of black plum, tar and tobacco is most prominent in this wine. It's dense on the palate, medium in length and yet proffers a lift of acidity toward the finish, a sprinkling of varietal white pepper lingering provocatively. From near Spring Mountain, the grapes reflect a relative coolness, wrapped in concentration.	null	91	38	California	Napa Valley	Napa	Syrah	Four Cairn	Virginie Boone	@vboone	Four Cairn 2012 Syrah (Napa Valley)
US	There is a racy, spicy, biting edge to this young Pinot that nicely expresses the Chehalem Mountains AVA terroir, authoritative and unapologetic for the herbal side of the grape. It lingers and opens into a mélange of red fruits, forest, leaf and loam, still stiff and compact after hours of breathing.	null	92	29	Oregon	Chehalem Mountains	Willamette Valley	Pinot Noir	Siduri	Paul Gregutt	@paulgwine	Siduri 2010 Pinot Noir (Chehalem Mountains)
Italy	This hearty Ripasso opens with aromas of cola, sweet fruit and pressed flowers and offers a soft, warm and supple feel in the mouth. The finish is medium-long and the wine would pair nicely with honey roasted ham.	Jago	88	26	Veneto	Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso	null	Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara	Villa Spinosa	null	null	null
Australia	Starts with a hint of honey to go with Asian pear and dried spices, developing into a medium-bodied, round Riesling with strong apple, pear, spice and tangerine flavors. It could be a touch longer on the finish, but it does have a pleasant tactile quality that gives it added refreshment.	null	89	19	South Australia	Clare Valley	null	Riesling	Koonowla	null	null	null
Italy	From a family-run, boutique winery, this well-aged expression of Valpolicella (from the excellent 2004 vintage) delivers tertiary aromas of soft spice, leather and dried tobacco. The fruit nuances are still there in the form of dried prunes and plums.	Vigneto I Pipioni	86	null	Veneto	Valpolicella Classico Superiore	null	Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara	Savoia	null	null	Savoia 2004 Vigneto I Pipioni (Valpolicella Classico Superiore)
Italy	Scrio is a top-notch Syrah from Coastal Tuscany that does an excellent job of portraying not only the true nuances of the noble grape variety, but also the bounty of the beautiful territory that shaped it. Let this wine transport you to cypress-lined roads, stone farmhouses and Tuscan cuisine. The pleasure factor and richness are unbeatable.	Scrio	98	225	Tuscany	Toscana	null	Syrah	Le Macchiole	null	null	null
France	Aged for 10 years on its lees, this impressively complex wine shows that Muscadet can age. It is ripe, toasty, spicy and with a rich concentrated texture. It's a special, unusual style of wine that is now fully mature and should be drunk.	Origine du Haut Bourg	91	20	Loire Valley	Muscadet Côtes de Grandlieu	null	Melon	Domaine du Haut Bourg	Roger Voss	@vossroger	Domaine du Haut Bourg 2003 Origine du Haut Bourg (Muscadet Côtes de Grandlieu)
Argentina	Strained on the nose, with dirty fruit aromas, gaseousness and candy. The palate is cloying and confected, with muddy, jammy, herbal fruit flavors and a cooked, weedy finish. Bulky but not very good.	Barrel Select	82	14	Mendoza Province	Mendoza	null	Merlot	Bodega Norton	null	null	null
US	It's bone dry and tart, with green mint, gooseberry and grapefruit flavors. Seems like a wine they picked early to emulate New Zealand, but it's just not ripe enough.	null	85	19	California	Napa Valley	Napa	Sauvignon Blanc	Voss	null	null	Voss 2013 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley)
US	Bramble patch aromas evoke the entire bush: from stems to berries. A raspberry Jell-O note mingles with juicy red cherry on the light-bodied palate, making this a great crowd-pleasing wine.	Arcturos	85	29	Michigan	Michigan	null	Cabernet Franc	Black Star Farms	Alexander Peartree	null	Black Star Farms 2012 Arcturos Cabernet Franc (Michigan)
US	Very rich, ripe and forward in fruit, with masses of currants, licorice, violets, chocolate and cedar. Yet the wine is dry and harmoniously balanced, with rich but accessible tannins. Best now and for a few years.	null	89	36	California	Napa Valley	Napa	Merlot	Keenan	null	null	null
France	This wine is tightly textured, firm and with a strongly tannic element. It will be better with food.	null	84	12	Bordeaux	Bordeaux Rosé	null	Rosé	Château Toutigeac	Roger Voss	@vossroger	Château Toutigeac 2015 Rosé (Bordeaux Rosé)
France	An impressively full wine, its ripe apricot flavors melding seamlessly into rich wood and concentrated flavors. The lemon acidity enlivens the ripe yellow fruits, leaving a rich final impression.	null	91	36	Burgundy	Mâcon-Verze	null	Chardonnay	Domaine Leflaive	null	null	null
Italy	Delicate aromas recall white flower and citrus. The palate offers passion fruit, lime and white peach with a hint of mineral alongside bright acidity.	Ficiligno	87	19	Sicily & Sardinia	Sicilia	null	White Blend	Baglio di Pianetto	Kerin O’Keefe	@kerinokeefe	Baglio di Pianetto 2007 Ficiligno White (Sicilia)
South Africa	This is quite a meaty Shiraz, with dominating characteristics of smoked game and bacon slabs. But the raspberry sauce, blueberry and plum fruit flavors keep things from getting too wild, filling the palate alongside accents of smoky pepper. The tannins are dusty but dissipate slowly on the finish, making this a tasty and easy-drinking but interesting selection.	null	88	18	Durbanville	null	null	Shiraz	De Grendel	null	null	null
US	Dark fruits envelop this rich, fat, tannic Merlot. It's loaded with cassis and ripe black cherries, set against generous barrel flavors of cedar, smoke and coffee. The tannins have a black olive streak and a bacon fat finish. Yummy stuff.	Estate	89	28	Washington	Walla Walla Valley (WA)	Columbia Valley	Merlot	Basel Cellars	Paul Gregutt	@paulgwine	Basel Cellars 2007 Estate Merlot (Walla Walla Valley (WA))
Spain	This is toasty, full and cidery on the nose, with matchstick harshness in the background. The mouth is full and round, while flavors of apple and spice carry a yeasty heaviness. On the finish, things taste dry and don't evolve.	Brut Reserva	86	16	Catalonia	Cava	null	Sparkling Blend	Mont Marçal	null	null	null
Morocco	Deep straw to the eye, this wine has a bouquet of lemon curd and apricot. Slightly savory flavors of pear, apricot, lavender and thyme are joined in the finish by the faintest hint of sweetness and a floral note.	null	87	15	Zenata	null	null	White Blend	Ouled Thaleb	null	null	null
US	A brilliant Chardonnay showing how well this region can ripen fruit while retaining brisk acidity. Oak barrels add an exotic touch of clove to the underlying pineapple fruit flavors. Feels rich and creamy, and aging on the lees provides a complex touch of sourdough. Drink now.	T Anchor Ranch	93	45	California	Sta. Rita Hills	Central Coast	Chardonnay	Foley	null	null	null
Germany	On the dry side for a kabinett, with the alcohol weighing in at 11%. Yet even though the alcohol is relatively high, the wine gives an impression of lightness, balancing melon and white peach flavors with touches of spice and minerality. Drink now–2012.	Blue Slate Kabinett	87	19	Mosel	null	null	Riesling	S.A. Prüm	null	null	null
Argentina	Raspberry, bramble and leather are convincing opening aromas, while the ripe black cherry on the palate is spiced up by some light wood notes. Textured on the tongue, with vanilla and cherry notes to the finish. Not all that Syrah-like, but good as red wine goes.	null	85	9	Mendoza Province	Mendoza	null	Syrah	Fantelli	null	null	null
Austria	A wine that is pure, quaffable pleasure. There is no complexity, just clean, soft pear and pepper flavored fruit. The acidity is finely integrated into this ripe, mouthwatering wine.	Austrian Pepper	87	15	Niederösterreich	null	null	Grüner Veltliner	R&A; Pfaffl	null	null	null
France	This wine has firm tannins certainly. However its main character is the delicious, juicy fruit that just bursts out of the glass. A fresh character suggests this wine will develop quickly, despite the tannic background. Drink from 2016.	Domaine Mouréou	87	16	Southwest France	Madiran	null	Red Blend	Château d'Aydie	Roger Voss	@vossroger	Château d'Aydie 2013 Domaine Mouréou Red (Madiran)
US	A fine Chardonnay for the price. Soft and buttery upon entry, it shows good balance in the midpalate, with the butter blended with fresh apple and lime, and set against enough juicy acidity to give it definition.	null	89	10	Washington	Columbia Valley (WA)	Columbia Valley	Chardonnay	Snoqualmie	Paul Gregutt	@paulgwine	Snoqualmie 2009 Chardonnay (Columbia Valley (WA))
Italy	Vintner Elisabetta Geppetti's Saffredi is part cult wine and part mainstream blockbuster in that the wine enjoys worldwide fame, but few know it well. This vintage is soft and luscious, with loads of dark chocolate, cherry, blackberry, tobacco and spice. It's gorgeous down to the last delicious drop.	Saffredi	94	126	Tuscany	Maremma	null	Red Blend	Fattoria Le Pupille	null	null	Fattoria Le Pupille 2008 Saffredi (Maremma)
Italy	This solid Barolo opens with aromas of mature dark berry, licorice, clove, chewing tobacco and a whiff of crushed flower. The palate reveals red cherry, strawberry, white pepper and thyme alongside bracing tannins. Drink after 2019.	Vigna Case Nere	89	null	Piedmont	Barolo	null	Nebbiolo	Casetta	null	null	null
France	92-94 Barrel sample. Very ripe, sweet plums and figs, with plush, sweet fruits and the richest structure.	Barrel sample	93	null	Bordeaux	Saint-Émilion	null	Bordeaux-style Red Blend	Château Faugères	null	null	null
Argentina	Fresh like a peach on the nose, with a bit of warm radiator dust. Flavors of lemon and green apple are narrow, and the mouthfeel is limited and indicates that the lifespan of the wine may be short. Citric on the finish, and overall there's just not a lot going on here.	null	83	10	Mendoza Province	Mendoza	null	Sauvignon Blanc	Árido	null	null	null
US	Forward, rich and set in a base of herb, coffee grounds and pencil lead, this wine immediately displays both power and complexity. The fruit is moving along a fast-track aging curve, but drinking beautifully right now, with acids and tannins in proportion. Black cherry cola and highlights of fresh thyme make for an interesting palate.	Alchemy Vineyard Reserve	90	40	Oregon	Chehalem Mountains	Willamette Valley	Pinot Noir	K&M;	Paul Gregutt	@paulgwine	K&M; 2012 Alchemy Vineyard Reserve Pinot Noir (Chehalem Mountains)
Argentina	Sweet, intriguing aromas of orange peel, spearmint and boysenberry jam give this individuality, while the flush palate serves up soft but ripe plum and berry flavors. Uncomplicated, with weight and adequate freshness.	null	86	11	Mendoza Province	Mendoza	null	Malbec	Bodega Norton	null	null	null
US	Full flavored and full bodied, this big, expansive wine oozes ripe and dried fruit character from the aroma to the flavors and finish. It suggests blackberry and strawberry flavors, feels tannic on the palate rather than soft, and carries a bit of warmth.	Firebrick Vineyard	87	28	California	Mendocino	Mendocino/Lake Counties	Zinfandel	Philo Ridge	null	null	null
US	Only in Washington can you find pure varietal, single-vineyard Merlot at this price that shows such power and depth. Aged in American oak barrels with French oak stave inserts, it displays plenty of smoky caramel and coconut flavors, but the fruit is there in good proportion. This wine is sure to find plenty of admirers; if only more than just 58 cases had been produced.	Conner Lee Vineyard	90	35	Washington	Columbia Valley (WA)	Columbia Valley	Merlot	:Nota Bene	Paul Gregutt	@paulgwine	:Nota Bene 2009 Conner Lee Vineyard Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA))
US	Mild scents of honey-glazed apple, kiwi, flower and apricot preserves come with a citrusy edge. The palate feels rich and voluptuous, with supporting acids, but the strength of flavors is on the shy side, making the ratio of body to flavor intensity slightly off-kilter.	null	86	23	Virginia	Virginia	null	Petit Manseng	Tarara	null	null	Tarara 2011 Petit Manseng (Virginia)
US	This wine is seemingly sweet and soft, with very ripe black cherry and persimmon flavors. In fact, it's almost too ripe, with a hint of raisins on the finish. Drink now.	OMG Three Barrels	84	30	California	Sonoma Valley	Sonoma	Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot	Spann Vineyards	null	null	null
France	Fine, solidly textured wine that has some depth of red fruit flavors as well as some sweetness. The tannin edge is on the dry side, with some obvious toast character, giving a wine that needs 2–3 years aging.	Domaine du Pavillon Clos des Ursulines	88	null	Burgundy	Pommard	null	Pinot Noir	Albert Bichot	null	null	null
Argentina	Burnt and roasted up front, with a leathery nose that doesn't convey freshness. Feels choppy and acidic, with herbal, semitart flavors of burnt berry fruit. Minty and green on the finish.	Don David Reserve	82	16	Other	Calchaquí Valley	null	Malbec	Michel Torino	null	null	null
US	This vineyard has proved itself for so many years that it's practically a guarantee of greatness. This 2008 is a real stunner. It's so rich and exotic, so balanced and dry, so clean. Dazzles with pear, pineapple, lychee, roasted hazelnut, crème brûlée, buttered toast, honey and spice flavors, wrapped into a creamy smooth mouthfeel. Brilliant and compelling. Drink now.	Dutton Ranch Rued Vineyard	96	45	California	Green Valley	Sonoma	Chardonnay	Dutton-Goldfield	null	null	null
France	This is a stylish wine, fruity with red currants and herbs. It has a delicious crisp character as well as a salty tang, maybe from the nearby sea. The aftertaste is bright, packed with fruit. The wine is ready to drink.	Rosé de Léoube	90	25	Provence	Côtes de Provence	null	Rosé	Château Léoube	null	null	null
France	Firmly structured, this has a dry core that's solidly based on smoky tannins. The fruit is holding back, although in a few months the blackberry flavor should surface. The finish retains the dry, firm character of the wine.	Les Notes Fruitées	85	19	Bordeaux	Bordeaux	null	Merlot	Duval & Blanchet	null	null	null
France	A wine made entirely from Pinot Meunier is unusual. This perfumed wine with its soft acidity and open fruitiness suggests there should be more. It's an easy, apple and ripe pear flavored wine with acidity that gives everything an attractive lift.	Blanc de Noirs Brut	89	59	Champagne	Champagne	null	Pinot Meunier	H. Blin	Roger Voss	@vossroger	H. Blin NV Blanc de Noirs Brut Pinot Meunier (Champagne)
Germany	Rose oil and potpourri notes lend an exotic, perfumed exuberance to this delicately structured, medium-sweet Gewürztraminer. It's juicy on the palate, with peach and lychee flavors that are accented by soft citrus acidity. Finishes dry, with a murmur of tea-leaf tannins.	Spätlese	89	27	Pfalz	null	null	Gewürztraminer	Fitz-Ritter	Anna Lee C. Iijima	null	Fitz-Ritter 2012 Spätlese Gewürztraminer (Pfalz)
Chile	Less adequate than in the past. The wine lacks aromatic zest and pungency before showing tart apple and ultimately vegetal flavors. Canned pea notes are prevalent.	120	80	8	Central Valley	null	null	Sauvignon Blanc	Santa Rita	Michael Schachner	@wineschach	Santa Rita 2010 120 Sauvignon Blanc (Central Valley)
Spain	Starts out on shaky ground with coconut and chemical aromas. In the mouth, it hits very hard with cola, raisin and cherry flavors. Falls flat and empty on the finish, and as a whole it seems overdone. Seems like a novelty, and at $36 it fails to impress.	null	83	36	Levante	Jumilla	null	Petite Verdot	Casa de la Ermita	null	null	null
Chile	Dense and structured, with aromas of smoked meat, ripe berry fruit and a certain marshmallow-vanilla sweetness that comes straight from the barrel. The feel is big and grabby, with strong tannins framing flavors of cassis, blackberry, vanilla and chocolate. And it's quite creamy and sweet on the finish.	Alpha	89	24	Colchagua Valley	null	null	Cabernet Sauvignon	Montes	null	null	null
US	Sourced from dry farmed, organic vines planted in 1918, Carol Shelton's Monga is a mouthful of a wine, layered with cinnamon spice, blueberry, chocolate and oak, and still very concentrated and dry, with room to grow and mellow.	Monga Zin, Lopez Vineyard	88	21	California	Cucamonga Valley	South Coast	Zinfandel	Carol Shelton	null	null	null
US	A sound, fruity red that's easy to enjoy for its flavors and overall balance. The blend of Zinfandel and other varieties yields a wine rich in blackberries, cherries, mocha and spice.	null	86	12	California	California	California Other	Red Blend	promisQous	null	null	null
Spain	This style of oak-fermented Verdejo probably does better in cool years, which 2009 was not. As a result, this smells a bit oxidized and nutty, with baked apple scents. In the mouth, it is weighty and a touch dull; flavors of butterscotch and cashew finish with cider, salt and buttery notes. Drink now.	Selección Personal Carlos Moro	87	35	Northern Spain	Rueda	null	Verdejo	Emina	null	null	null
US	This is a lovely Sauvignon Blanc that shows enough elegance and finesse to serve with fine food. It's dry and crisp, with citrus, lemongrass, gooseberry and mineral flavors. Nice with tempura appetizers.	null	88	26	California	Rutherford	Napa	Sauvignon Blanc	Azur	null	null	Azur 2009 Sauvignon Blanc (Rutherford)
US	100% varietal, this is a strict barrel selection from key vineyards – Les Collines, Seven Hills, Lewis and Portteus. It is tight, dense, deeply detailed, and built for long term aging. Right now it's showing a fair amount of herb and forest floor, but the structure is so perfect that it doesn't matter.	Principia Reserve	94	85	Washington	Walla Walla Valley (WA)	Columbia Valley	Syrah	Rasa	Paul Gregutt	@paulgwine	Rasa 2008 Principia Reserve Syrah (Walla Walla Valley (WA))
US	This long-aged blend of 67% Syrah and 33% Petite Sirah is plump on the oaky nose with condensed rose petal, chocolate cake and violet aromas. The palate starts with ripe black cherries but then settles into an asphalt-laden midpalate, finishing with chocolate-chip cookies and a graphite tension.	Reserve	89	25	California	Paso Robles	Central Coast	Red Blend	Volatus	Matt Kettmann	@mattkettmann	Volatus 2008 Reserve Red (Paso Robles)
Spain	This has a lot of good things going in its favor, for example depth, power and richness. It's also raisiny and oaky, with stewy core flavors of baked berry, cassis, roasted meat and vanilla. The finish is chewy and thick, with vanilla and pastry flavors along with grating tannins. By no means is this wine perfect, but it offers a lot of what's good about Toro; drink now.	La Calera	90	34	Northern Spain	Toro	null	Tinta de Toro	Cyan	Michael Schachner	@wineschach	Cyan 2005 La Calera (Toro)
Austria	Exotic tropical pineapple overtones give an immediate impression of ripeness. The palate confirms that generous fruit but also delivers a lovely phenolic texture and sufficient freshness to keep it lively and appetizing. The finish is lemony and clean.	null	90	null	Burgenland	null	null	Pinot Gris	Kracher	Anne Krebiehl MW	@AnneInVino	Kracher 2015 Pinot Gris (Burgenland)
Chile	Chunky and pasty-smelling, with a thick set of berry aromas that rest heavily in the glass. Not very fruity but definitely herbal. Most difficult to deal with are the hard, fierce tannins that result in a gritty mouthfeel and bitterness on the finish. Surprising tough and tannic.	null	83	25	Cachapoal Valley	null	null	Cabernet Sauvignon	Viña Machalí	Michael Schachner	@wineschach	Viña Machalí 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Cachapoal Valley)
Austria	Texture and spice are the main features of this concentrated white with citrus zest on the palate. The aromatics still need to wake up; with time, they will shine. For now, grapefruit zest will suffice.	Von den Terrassen	90	18	Kremstal	null	null	Grüner Veltliner	Sepp Moser	Anne Krebiehl MW	@AnneInVino	Sepp Moser 2013 Von den Terrassen Grüner Veltliner (Kremstal)
France	Herb and mineral aromas and flavors prevail in this dry, light-to-medium-weight sparkler. It has decent texture, but the flavors bear a medicinal quality ending with a slight bitterness.	Blanc de Blancs	82	15	Alsace	Alsace	null	Champagne Blend	Royale NV Brut	null	null	null
New Zealand	This wine is made in a more complex, earthier style than many Marlborough Pinots, blending hints of beet, mushroom and tea with black cherries. If it seems a little chunky in texture right now, give it another 6–12 months in the bottle, then drink it over the next 4–5 years.	null	89	25	Marlborough	null	null	Pinot Noir	Eradus	null	null	null
Portugal	This is a deliciously creamy wine with light white fruits and refreshing acidity. With its cool texture and minerality, it is crisp and zesty and ready to drink.	Assobio Branco	87	14	Douro	null	null	Portuguese White	Quinta dos Murças	Roger Voss	@vossroger	Quinta dos Murças 2016 Assobio Branco White (Douro)
US	Feels good on the entry, with promising blackberry-cherry flavors and a bite of tannins, but quickly turns too soft and candy sweet. A decent, simple wine for drinking now.	Reserve	84	20	California	El Dorado	Sierra Foothills	Syrah	Lava Cap	null	null	null
France	Firm and powerful, this tannic wine has dense black-fruit flavors, with enough fruitiness to balance the structure. The finish shows a smoky character, a bitter cherry flavor and bright acidity.	Collection Premier Cru	91	63	Burgundy	Pommard	null	Pinot Noir	L. Tramier & Fils	Roger Voss	@vossroger	L. Tramier & Fils 2010 Collection Premier Cru (Pommard)
US	Subdued red fruit is kept fresh by moderate acidity in this boldly dense and grippy wine rich in violet aromas. Soft, integrated oak adds a spiciness of black pepper and vanilla, while the overall experience is balanced and relatively lean.	Benchland Series	90	58	California	Napa Valley	Napa	Malbec	William Hill Estate	Virginie Boone	@vboone	William Hill Estate 2013 Benchland Series Malbec (Napa Valley)
US	Here's a big, rich, densely layered Syrah, the kind of wine that Cab or Merlot lovers who are looking for alternatives should discover. It's full-bodied, dry and oaky, yet with its cherry, chocolate, fig and licorice flavors, offers a whole different flavor profile. Brilliiant with pork tenderloin with a fruity sauce or stuffing.	Thompson Vineyard	93	45	California	Santa Barbara County	Central Coast	Syrah	Ojai	null	null	null
Spain	Roasted and dark on the nose, with raisin, prune and exotic spice aromas. The palate is chewy and a bit lemony, with sweet baked fruit flavors and a load of chocolaty richness. Mocha and fudge are the key finishing notes, and overall this is a proper yet full-bodied big boy.	null	88	44	Northern Spain	Toro	null	Tinta de Toro	Valpiculata	null	null	null
Portugal	Ripe wood-aged wine that has creamy toast and full fruit flavors within a firm structure of acidity and a tight mineral texture. It's full-flavored, the fruit right up front, all richness and final shining acidity.	Branco	90	null	Douro	null	null	Portuguese White	Quinta de la Rosa	null	null	null
France	A fruity wine, full of grapefruit, lime and melon flavors, cut with passion fruit acidity. The wine has a light texture with a zesty edge, clean and totally ready to drink. Screwcap.	null	86	12	Loire Valley	Touraine	null	Sauvignon Blanc	Villebois	null	null	null
US	This is a blend of Syrah, Petite Sirah and Viognier. The reds bring robust, full-bodied and dry flavors of raspberry and cherry jam, while the Viognier adds a burst of citrusy brightness. It feels spicy on the palate, a versatile table wine to drink now.	The Triple Play	89	25	California	Alexander Valley	Sonoma	Red Blend	Wattle Creek	null	null	null
US	Made entirely from Chardonnay, this is a bright sparkling wine, bubbling in acidity and dry, leavened layers of apple and pear. A creaminess of vanilla balances the crispness, making for a successful small-production sparkler.	Blanc de Blancs	93	50	California	Russian River Valley	Sonoma	Chardonnay	Benovia	Virginie Boone	@vboone	Benovia 2012 Blanc de Blancs Chardonnay (Russian River Valley)
Germany	A cozy, likable wine, with gardenia, honeycomb and grapefruit themes. It's just off-dry and has good weight and density in the mouth, though it falls a bit short. A good pick for warm weather sipping.	null	85	14	Rheingau	null	null	Riesling	Schumann-Nägler	null	null	null
US	This is a delicious, brut-style wine, based on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. It's very rich in strawberry, raspberry and lime flavors, with vanilla and toast complexities, and the finish is honey-sweet and spicy. Great price for a bubbly this elegant.	Cuvée M	90	20	California	Napa Valley	Napa	Sparkling Blend	Mumm Napa	null	null	null
US	This kitchen-sink blend of red grape varieties is a shade high toned on the nose, with ripe, rich, black fruit aromas. The palate is deeply concentrated, with luscious black-cherry flavor sprinkled with dark spice and a layer of powdery, soft tannins. Finishes quite long.	6025	88	45	New York	North Fork of Long Island	Long Island	Red Blend	Martha Clara	Anna Lee C. Iijima	null	Martha Clara 2007 6025 Red (North Fork of Long Island)
US	Will satisfy fans of the modern, popular Chardonnay style of upfront, sweetly ripe pear, peach and apricot jam flavors, a honeyed, creamy texture, and plenty of sweet, toasted oak.	null	83	24	California	Lake County	null	Chardonnay	Shannon Ridge	null	null	Shannon Ridge 2007 Chardonnay (Lake County)
Italy	Campo Gialli (from organically farmed Chardonnay grapes) opens with a deep, off-gold color and slightly oxidized aromas of butterscotch, resin and candied fruit.	Campo Gialli	83	40	Tuscany	Toscana	null	Chardonnay	La Traiana	null	null	null
Australia	An intriguing mix of beeswax, fresh grain, wet wool and tropical fruit is the forerunner to a weighty palate of wild nuts, lime and grapefruit. There's just enough acidity here and a refreshing hit of lemon on the finish. Drink now.	null	87	16	South Australia	Limestone Coast	null	Chardonnay	TLC	null	null	null
Italy	Aromas of toasted nut, brimstone, citrus and a balsam open. The palate offers yellow apple, medicinal herb and nectarine while a saline note marks the close.	Grillo Parlante	87	16	Sicily & Sardinia	Terre Siciliane	null	Grillo	Feudo Antico	null	null	null
US	This is a delightful, off-dry style with the clean, natural, bracing acidity to perfectly balance out the 2.3% residual sugar. About 3% Muscat was blended in, adding a pretty orange note to a fruit-laden mix of melon, citrus and cotton candy.	null	88	11	Washington	Columbia Valley (WA)	Columbia Valley	Riesling	Hogue	null	null	null
Spain	Dry, yeasty aromas of citrus and fresh-baked bread are, as expected for a brut nature, clean and focused. Flavors of white fruits, green herbs and citrus finish fresh, with more than adequate fruit and balance.	Claror Gran Reserva Brut Nature	90	31	Catalonia	Cava	null	Sparkling Blend	Vins El Cep	Michael Schachner	@wineschach	Vins El Cep 2009 Claror Gran Reserva Brut Nature Sparkling (Cava)
France	Aromas of white cherry and strawberry lead the nose of this wine, with hints of peach and honeydew that lend richness. A mentholated thread adds interest to the palate, alongside a soft astringency that couples with notes of melon rind and citrus peel on the finish.	Domaine Mas Belles Eaux	86	12	Languedoc-Roussillon	Pays d'Oc	null	Rosé	Mas Belles Eaux	Lauren Buzzeo	@laurbuzz	Mas Belles Eaux 2015 Domaine Mas Belles Eaux Rosé (Pays d'Oc)
France	This rosé features a copper cast to its salmon-pink hue, with simultaneously complex and delicate aromas of crushed stone, citrus and brine. It's refreshingly zesty on the finish, brought alive by its salty minerality. Try it over the next year with grilled sardines or fried fish.	Clos Bernarde Rosé de 1ère Taille	89	22	Provence	Côtes de Provence	null	Rosé	Meulnart Père et Fils	Joe Czerwinski	@JoeCz	Meulnart Père et Fils 2007 Clos Bernarde Rosé de 1ère Taille Rosé (Côtes de Provence)
France	Friendly, accessible, this wine exudes white fruits and soft acidity. It is not heavy, but more finely balanced, the structure coming from fruit skins rather than the hint of wood. With its juicy acidity, the wine finishes with a tasty flourish. Imported by Wilson Daniels Ltd.	Clos Rochette	89	36	Burgundy	Mercurey	null	Chardonnay	Domaine Faiveley	null	null	null
Portugal	Among the varietal wines produced by Esporão, this new wood-aged offering is rich, powerful and concentrated, with smooth edges. The wood's smokiness combines with black plum and sweet juice flavors. It can certainly age.	AB	91	35	Alentejano	null	null	Alicante Bouschet	Herdade do Esporão	null	null	null
US	Tastes like the grapes got a little too ripe, which gives the wine a sweetly jammy or pie-filling blackberry and cherry flavor. Add in lots of smoky, caramelized new oak, and this Merlot can't really be described as dry, no matter how good the individual flavors are.	Money Road Ranch	84	40	California	Oakville	Napa	Merlot	Gargiulo	null	null	null
Germany	Burly in shape, with broad shoulders, ample alcohol and densely packed mineral flavors. Flashes of honey and gingery spice lighten the scene somewhat, but this slightly oily Riesling is darker and more brooding than most. The lingering finish is nearly dry.	Hochheimer Kirchenstück Spätlese Trocken	89	34	Rheingau	null	null	Riesling	Domdechant Werner	null	null	null
Italy	Although this is fresh and genuine in the mouth, it loses points for a nose that seems tired and redolent of mature fruit. As tradition dictates, the Chianti blend sees smaller percentages of Canaiolo and Colorino to back a Sangiovese base.	null	84	13	Tuscany	Chianti Rufina	null	Sangiovese	Frascole	null	null	null
Spain	A light yeasty quality and a note of mustard stick out on an otherwise generic white-fruit nose. This is fairly full in body and well balanced—flavors of melon and stone fruits fall off on the finish and taste slightly oxidized. Drink now.	Viña Reboreda	88	14	Galicia	Ribeiro	null	Godello	Bodegas Campante	Michael Schachner	@wineschach	Bodegas Campante 2015 Viña Reboreda Godello (Ribeiro)
US	The pedigree of the vineyard shows in this Cab. It's as intensely ripe as Cabernet gets, with a massive core of blackberry jam, cassis liqueur and chocolate, enriched with sweet new oak. But it's so balanced in tannins and acidity that it never feels over-the-top. The alcohol is quite high, though, which may limit ageability.	Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard	90	135	California	Napa Valley	Napa	Cabernet Sauvignon	Pont de Chevalier	null	null	null
US	A leesy, young wine, with the slightly sour, creamy richness of sur lie aging. A peacock's tail of tropical and citrus fruits and pears is brightened by crisp acidity and sweetened by toasty oak. Rich and complex; drink now and over the next three years.	Fogstone Vineyard	92	39	California	Santa Lucia Highlands	Central Coast	Chardonnay	Testarossa	null	null	null
US	From a hilltop location near the ocean-influenced town of Freestone, this wine is silky in plum and dark cherry, a hint of mushroomed earth doing its best to come out. Robust on the palate, juicy berry fruit satisfies, finishing thick and rich.	Rayhill Vineyard	88	60	California	Sonoma Coast	Sonoma	Pinot Noir	Landmark	null	null	null
US	A lovely Zinfandel, classic and balanced, with an elegant tannin-acid structure. Shows typical Dry Creek Valley spices and briar, in addition to ripe blackberry, cherry, currant, Dr. Pepper cola and tobacco flavors.	null	90	27	California	Dry Creek Valley	Sonoma	Zinfandel	Mauritson	null	null	null
Italy	This opens with somewhat rustic aromas of overripe fruit, truffle, game and a whiff barnyard. The round, accessible palate is already evolved, showing dried black cherry, mocha, anisette and a confectionary note alongside smooth tannins. Drink sooner rather than later.	null	88	null	Piedmont	Barolo	null	Nebbiolo	Fontanafredda	null	null	null
Australia	Full bodied and concentrated without being overly heavy or tannic, this is a stunning blend of Shiraz (92%) and Viognier (8%). Hints of roasted or grilled meat and black olive balance the bold blackberry fruit, leaving behind a lingering finish of warmth and dusty cocoa. Drink now–2020.	Descendant	94	105	South Australia	Barossa Valley	null	Shiraz-Viognier	Torbreck	Joe Czerwinski	@JoeCz	Torbreck 2007 Descendant Shiraz-Viognier (Barossa Valley)
US	Consistent with many other Timothy Malone Pinots, this artfully melds black cherry fruit with a broad streak of cola and refreshing minerality. There's a touch of black licorice and impressive balance throughout.	Dundee Hills	90	37	Oregon	Dundee Hills	Willamette Valley	Pinot Noir	Timothy Malone	Paul Gregutt	@paulgwine	Timothy Malone 2015 Dundee Hills Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills)
Austria	Restrained aromas compete against plump ripeness; brisk, lemony acidity provides balance. It features a subtle mineral background and lovely midpalate concentration with some length.	Steirische Klassik	89	25	Südoststeiermark	null	null	Sauvignon Blanc	Neumeister	null	null	null
France	91-93 Barrel sample. Well structured, this has dry tannins over vivid black fruits. It shows acidity but also great juicy sweetness.	Barrel sample	92	null	Bordeaux	Margaux	null	Bordeaux-style Red Blend	Château Deyrem Valentin	null	null	null
US	Orphelin is a real head-scratcher. A mutt wine blend of nine grapes, it might be trying to be Châteauneuf-du-WA except for the Cabernet, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir and Touriga. Whatever, it comes together in a raisiny, broadly-built, unfocused red wine that could be fine on a picnic.	Orphelin Red Wine	85	30	Washington	Columbia Valley (WA)	Columbia Valley	Red Blend	Chateau Ste. Michelle	Paul Gregutt	@paulgwine	Chateau Ste. Michelle 2005 Orphelin Red Wine Red (Columbia Valley (WA))
Australia	A tannic but friendly quaffer that improves with time in the glass. The cured meat and tobacco notes don't exactly connect with the sweet-tart fruit. Unlike all the black-fruit-driven Shirazes, this one is basically cherries and plums. The finish is fresh and short, and here the tannins really show their teeth.	null	85	10	South Australia	South Australia	null	Shiraz	Bulletin Place	null	null	null
US	Made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot, this Bordeaux blend is dry, with smooth tannins. It has complex blackberry, currant, raisin and smoky oak flavors, and is at its best now and for the next two years.	Reserve	87	30	California	Paso Robles	Central Coast	Meritage	Estancia	null	null	Estancia 2009 Reserve Meritage (Paso Robles)
US	A juicy, tropical Sauvignon Blanc ripe for warm weather sipping, textured in mango, pineapple and a hit of fresh pear. Intense with a savory taste on the finish, this white is perfect on its own or ideal with seafood or crackers smothered in goat cheese.	null	88	16	California	Calaveras County	Sierra Foothills	Sauvignon Blanc	Newsome-Harlow	Virginie Boone	@vboone	Newsome-Harlow 2012 Sauvignon Blanc (Calaveras County)
Italy	Naturalis Historia is a bold and beautiful Taurasi that offers a stunning perfume of violet, incense, berry and leather. The palate has mesmerizing depth, delivering dense black cherry, black pepper, licorice and exotic spice along with notes of well integrated oak. This will continue to develop for years.	Naturalis Historia	93	90	Southern Italy	Taurasi	null	Aglianico	Mastroberardino	Kerin O’Keefe	@kerinokeefe	Mastroberardino 2006 Naturalis Historia (Taurasi)
US	With only 75 cases made, this is 100% Pommard clone Pinot in all its glory. Opening with a great red cherry nose, the wine is bright with a luscious texture, noticeable balance of acidity and depth and a long finish. A Mendo Pinot not from Anderson Valley that does the county proud. Made from biodynamic grapes.	Pommard Clone	91	64	California	Mendocino	null	Pinot Noir	Jeriko	Virginie Boone	@vboone	Jeriko 2010 Pommard Clone Pinot Noir (Mendocino)
Italy	Refined and austere, this mature Bunello offers dusty aromas of old spice, granite stone and dried currants. The wine offers good dimension and depth in the mouth with solid tannins that are neither grainy nor raw.	null	89	null	Tuscany	Brunello di Montalcino	null	Sangiovese Grosso	Capanna	null	null	null
Italy	This resinous Ribolla Gialla offers thick aromas of candied fruit, dried apricot, pinesap and maple syrup. In the mouth, you will taste mature fruit flavors (that can be common to this indigenous grape of Northeast Italy) and a sticky sweet finish. Not everyone will love this wine.	null	86	19	Northeastern Italy	Colli Orientali del Friuli	null	Ribolla Gialla	Antico Broilo	null	null	null

US

A taste of black plum, tar and tobacco is most prominent in this wine. It's dense on the palate, medium in length and yet proffers a lift of acidity toward the finish, a sprinkling of varietal white pepper lingering provocatively. From near Spring Mountain, the grapes reflect a relative coolness, wrapped in concentration.

null

91

38

California

Napa Valley

Napa

Syrah

Four Cairn

Virginie Boone

@vboone

Four Cairn 2012 Syrah (Napa Valley)

US

There is a racy, spicy, biting edge to this young Pinot that nicely expresses the Chehalem Mountains AVA terroir, authoritative and unapologetic for the herbal side of the grape. It lingers and opens into a mélange of red fruits, forest, leaf and loam, still stiff and compact after hours of breathing.

null

92

29

Oregon

Chehalem Mountains

Willamette Valley

Pinot Noir

Siduri

Paul Gregutt

@paulgwine

Siduri 2010 Pinot Noir (Chehalem Mountains)

Italy

This hearty Ripasso opens with aromas of cola, sweet fruit and pressed flowers and offers a soft, warm and supple feel in the mouth. The finish is medium-long and the wine would pair nicely with honey roasted ham.

Jago

88

26

Veneto

Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso

null

Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara

Villa Spinosa

null

Australia

Starts with a hint of honey to go with Asian pear and dried spices, developing into a medium-bodied, round Riesling with strong apple, pear, spice and tangerine flavors. It could be a touch longer on the finish, but it does have a pleasant tactile quality that gives it added refreshment.

null

89

19

South Australia

Clare Valley

null

Riesling

Koonowla

null

Italy

From a family-run, boutique winery, this well-aged expression of Valpolicella (from the excellent 2004 vintage) delivers tertiary aromas of soft spice, leather and dried tobacco. The fruit nuances are still there in the form of dried prunes and plums.

Vigneto I Pipioni

86

null

Veneto

Valpolicella Classico Superiore

null

Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara

Savoia

null

Savoia 2004 Vigneto I Pipioni (Valpolicella Classico Superiore)

Italy

Scrio is a top-notch Syrah from Coastal Tuscany that does an excellent job of portraying not only the true nuances of the noble grape variety, but also the bounty of the beautiful territory that shaped it. Let this wine transport you to cypress-lined roads, stone farmhouses and Tuscan cuisine. The pleasure factor and richness are unbeatable.

Scrio

98

225

Tuscany

Toscana

null

Syrah

Le Macchiole

null

France

Aged for 10 years on its lees, this impressively complex wine shows that Muscadet can age. It is ripe, toasty, spicy and with a rich concentrated texture. It's a special, unusual style of wine that is now fully mature and should be drunk.

Origine du Haut Bourg

91

20

Loire Valley

Muscadet Côtes de Grandlieu

null

Melon

Domaine du Haut Bourg

Roger Voss

@vossroger

Domaine du Haut Bourg 2003 Origine du Haut Bourg (Muscadet Côtes de Grandlieu)

Argentina

Strained on the nose, with dirty fruit aromas, gaseousness and candy. The palate is cloying and confected, with muddy, jammy, herbal fruit flavors and a cooked, weedy finish. Bulky but not very good.

Barrel Select

82

14

Mendoza Province

Mendoza

null

Merlot

Bodega Norton

null

US

It's bone dry and tart, with green mint, gooseberry and grapefruit flavors. Seems like a wine they picked early to emulate New Zealand, but it's just not ripe enough.

null

85

19

California

Napa Valley

Napa

Sauvignon Blanc

Voss

null

Voss 2013 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley)

US

Bramble patch aromas evoke the entire bush: from stems to berries. A raspberry Jell-O note mingles with juicy red cherry on the light-bodied palate, making this a great crowd-pleasing wine.

Arcturos

85

29

Michigan

null

Cabernet Franc

Black Star Farms

Alexander Peartree

null

Black Star Farms 2012 Arcturos Cabernet Franc (Michigan)

US

Very rich, ripe and forward in fruit, with masses of currants, licorice, violets, chocolate and cedar. Yet the wine is dry and harmoniously balanced, with rich but accessible tannins. Best now and for a few years.

null

89

36

California

Napa Valley

Napa

Merlot

Keenan

null

France

This wine is tightly textured, firm and with a strongly tannic element. It will be better with food.

null

84

12

Bordeaux

Bordeaux Rosé

null

Rosé

Château Toutigeac

Roger Voss

@vossroger

Château Toutigeac 2015 Rosé (Bordeaux Rosé)

France

An impressively full wine, its ripe apricot flavors melding seamlessly into rich wood and concentrated flavors. The lemon acidity enlivens the ripe yellow fruits, leaving a rich final impression.

null

91

36

Burgundy

Mâcon-Verze

null

Chardonnay

Domaine Leflaive

null

Italy

Delicate aromas recall white flower and citrus. The palate offers passion fruit, lime and white peach with a hint of mineral alongside bright acidity.

Ficiligno

87

19

Sicily & Sardinia

Sicilia

null

White Blend

Baglio di Pianetto

Kerin O’Keefe

@kerinokeefe

Baglio di Pianetto 2007 Ficiligno White (Sicilia)

South Africa

This is quite a meaty Shiraz, with dominating characteristics of smoked game and bacon slabs. But the raspberry sauce, blueberry and plum fruit flavors keep things from getting too wild, filling the palate alongside accents of smoky pepper. The tannins are dusty but dissipate slowly on the finish, making this a tasty and easy-drinking but interesting selection.

null

88

18

Durbanville

null

Shiraz

De Grendel

null

US

Dark fruits envelop this rich, fat, tannic Merlot. It's loaded with cassis and ripe black cherries, set against generous barrel flavors of cedar, smoke and coffee. The tannins have a black olive streak and a bacon fat finish. Yummy stuff.

Estate

89

28

Washington

Walla Walla Valley (WA)

Columbia Valley

Merlot

Basel Cellars

Paul Gregutt

@paulgwine

Basel Cellars 2007 Estate Merlot (Walla Walla Valley (WA))

Spain

This is toasty, full and cidery on the nose, with matchstick harshness in the background. The mouth is full and round, while flavors of apple and spice carry a yeasty heaviness. On the finish, things taste dry and don't evolve.

Brut Reserva

86

16

Catalonia

Cava

null

Sparkling Blend

Mont Marçal

null

Morocco

Deep straw to the eye, this wine has a bouquet of lemon curd and apricot. Slightly savory flavors of pear, apricot, lavender and thyme are joined in the finish by the faintest hint of sweetness and a floral note.

null

87

15

Zenata

null

White Blend

Ouled Thaleb

null

US

A brilliant Chardonnay showing how well this region can ripen fruit while retaining brisk acidity. Oak barrels add an exotic touch of clove to the underlying pineapple fruit flavors. Feels rich and creamy, and aging on the lees provides a complex touch of sourdough. Drink now.

T Anchor Ranch

93

45

California

Sta. Rita Hills

Central Coast

Chardonnay

Foley

null

Germany

On the dry side for a kabinett, with the alcohol weighing in at 11%. Yet even though the alcohol is relatively high, the wine gives an impression of lightness, balancing melon and white peach flavors with touches of spice and minerality. Drink now–2012.

Blue Slate Kabinett

87

19

Mosel

null

Riesling

S.A. Prüm

null

Argentina

Raspberry, bramble and leather are convincing opening aromas, while the ripe black cherry on the palate is spiced up by some light wood notes. Textured on the tongue, with vanilla and cherry notes to the finish. Not all that Syrah-like, but good as red wine goes.

null

85

9

Mendoza Province

Mendoza

null

Syrah

Fantelli

null

Austria

A wine that is pure, quaffable pleasure. There is no complexity, just clean, soft pear and pepper flavored fruit. The acidity is finely integrated into this ripe, mouthwatering wine.

Austrian Pepper

87

15

Niederösterreich

null

Grüner Veltliner

R&A; Pfaffl

null

France

This wine has firm tannins certainly. However its main character is the delicious, juicy fruit that just bursts out of the glass. A fresh character suggests this wine will develop quickly, despite the tannic background. Drink from 2016.

Domaine Mouréou

87

16

Southwest France

Madiran

null

Red Blend

Château d'Aydie

Roger Voss

@vossroger

Château d'Aydie 2013 Domaine Mouréou Red (Madiran)

US

A fine Chardonnay for the price. Soft and buttery upon entry, it shows good balance in the midpalate, with the butter blended with fresh apple and lime, and set against enough juicy acidity to give it definition.

null

89

10

Washington

Columbia Valley (WA)

Columbia Valley

Chardonnay

Snoqualmie

Paul Gregutt

@paulgwine

Snoqualmie 2009 Chardonnay (Columbia Valley (WA))

Italy

Vintner Elisabetta Geppetti's Saffredi is part cult wine and part mainstream blockbuster in that the wine enjoys worldwide fame, but few know it well. This vintage is soft and luscious, with loads of dark chocolate, cherry, blackberry, tobacco and spice. It's gorgeous down to the last delicious drop.

Saffredi

94

126

Tuscany

Maremma

null

Red Blend

Fattoria Le Pupille

null

Fattoria Le Pupille 2008 Saffredi (Maremma)

Italy

This solid Barolo opens with aromas of mature dark berry, licorice, clove, chewing tobacco and a whiff of crushed flower. The palate reveals red cherry, strawberry, white pepper and thyme alongside bracing tannins. Drink after 2019.

Vigna Case Nere

89

null

Piedmont

Barolo

null

Nebbiolo

Casetta

null

France

92-94 Barrel sample. Very ripe, sweet plums and figs, with plush, sweet fruits and the richest structure.

Barrel sample

93

null

Bordeaux

Saint-Émilion

null

Bordeaux-style Red Blend

Château Faugères

null

Argentina

Fresh like a peach on the nose, with a bit of warm radiator dust. Flavors of lemon and green apple are narrow, and the mouthfeel is limited and indicates that the lifespan of the wine may be short. Citric on the finish, and overall there's just not a lot going on here.

null

83

10

Mendoza Province

Mendoza

null

Sauvignon Blanc

Árido

null

US

Forward, rich and set in a base of herb, coffee grounds and pencil lead, this wine immediately displays both power and complexity. The fruit is moving along a fast-track aging curve, but drinking beautifully right now, with acids and tannins in proportion. Black cherry cola and highlights of fresh thyme make for an interesting palate.

Alchemy Vineyard Reserve

90

40

Oregon

Chehalem Mountains

Willamette Valley

Pinot Noir

K&M;

Paul Gregutt

@paulgwine

K&M; 2012 Alchemy Vineyard Reserve Pinot Noir (Chehalem Mountains)

Argentina

Sweet, intriguing aromas of orange peel, spearmint and boysenberry jam give this individuality, while the flush palate serves up soft but ripe plum and berry flavors. Uncomplicated, with weight and adequate freshness.

null

86

11

Mendoza Province

Mendoza

null

Malbec

Bodega Norton

null

US

Full flavored and full bodied, this big, expansive wine oozes ripe and dried fruit character from the aroma to the flavors and finish. It suggests blackberry and strawberry flavors, feels tannic on the palate rather than soft, and carries a bit of warmth.

Firebrick Vineyard

87

28

California

Mendocino

Mendocino/Lake Counties

Zinfandel

Philo Ridge

null

US

Only in Washington can you find pure varietal, single-vineyard Merlot at this price that shows such power and depth. Aged in American oak barrels with French oak stave inserts, it displays plenty of smoky caramel and coconut flavors, but the fruit is there in good proportion. This wine is sure to find plenty of admirers; if only more than just 58 cases had been produced.

Conner Lee Vineyard

90

35

Washington

Columbia Valley (WA)

Columbia Valley

Merlot

:Nota Bene

Paul Gregutt

@paulgwine

:Nota Bene 2009 Conner Lee Vineyard Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA))

US

Mild scents of honey-glazed apple, kiwi, flower and apricot preserves come with a citrusy edge. The palate feels rich and voluptuous, with supporting acids, but the strength of flavors is on the shy side, making the ratio of body to flavor intensity slightly off-kilter.

null

86

23

Virginia

null

Petit Manseng

Tarara

null

Tarara 2011 Petit Manseng (Virginia)

US

This wine is seemingly sweet and soft, with very ripe black cherry and persimmon flavors. In fact, it's almost too ripe, with a hint of raisins on the finish. Drink now.

OMG Three Barrels

84

30

California

Sonoma Valley

Sonoma

Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot

Spann Vineyards

null

France

Fine, solidly textured wine that has some depth of red fruit flavors as well as some sweetness. The tannin edge is on the dry side, with some obvious toast character, giving a wine that needs 2–3 years aging.

Domaine du Pavillon Clos des Ursulines

88

null

Burgundy

Pommard

null

Pinot Noir

Albert Bichot

null

Argentina

Burnt and roasted up front, with a leathery nose that doesn't convey freshness. Feels choppy and acidic, with herbal, semitart flavors of burnt berry fruit. Minty and green on the finish.

Don David Reserve

82

16

Other

Calchaquí Valley

null

Malbec

Michel Torino

null

US

This vineyard has proved itself for so many years that it's practically a guarantee of greatness. This 2008 is a real stunner. It's so rich and exotic, so balanced and dry, so clean. Dazzles with pear, pineapple, lychee, roasted hazelnut, crème brûlée, buttered toast, honey and spice flavors, wrapped into a creamy smooth mouthfeel. Brilliant and compelling. Drink now.

Dutton Ranch Rued Vineyard

96

45

California

Green Valley

Sonoma

Chardonnay

Dutton-Goldfield

null

France

This is a stylish wine, fruity with red currants and herbs. It has a delicious crisp character as well as a salty tang, maybe from the nearby sea. The aftertaste is bright, packed with fruit. The wine is ready to drink.

Rosé de Léoube

90

25

Provence

Côtes de Provence

null

Rosé

Château Léoube

null

France

Firmly structured, this has a dry core that's solidly based on smoky tannins. The fruit is holding back, although in a few months the blackberry flavor should surface. The finish retains the dry, firm character of the wine.

Les Notes Fruitées

85

19

Bordeaux

null

Merlot

Duval & Blanchet

null

France

A wine made entirely from Pinot Meunier is unusual. This perfumed wine with its soft acidity and open fruitiness suggests there should be more. It's an easy, apple and ripe pear flavored wine with acidity that gives everything an attractive lift.

Blanc de Noirs Brut

89

59

Champagne

null

Pinot Meunier

H. Blin

Roger Voss

@vossroger

H. Blin NV Blanc de Noirs Brut Pinot Meunier (Champagne)

Germany

Rose oil and potpourri notes lend an exotic, perfumed exuberance to this delicately structured, medium-sweet Gewürztraminer. It's juicy on the palate, with peach and lychee flavors that are accented by soft citrus acidity. Finishes dry, with a murmur of tea-leaf tannins.

Spätlese

89

27

Pfalz

null

Gewürztraminer

Fitz-Ritter

Anna Lee C. Iijima

null

Fitz-Ritter 2012 Spätlese Gewürztraminer (Pfalz)

Chile

Less adequate than in the past. The wine lacks aromatic zest and pungency before showing tart apple and ultimately vegetal flavors. Canned pea notes are prevalent.

120

80

8

Central Valley

null

Sauvignon Blanc

Santa Rita

Michael Schachner

@wineschach

Santa Rita 2010 120 Sauvignon Blanc (Central Valley)

Spain

Starts out on shaky ground with coconut and chemical aromas. In the mouth, it hits very hard with cola, raisin and cherry flavors. Falls flat and empty on the finish, and as a whole it seems overdone. Seems like a novelty, and at $36 it fails to impress.

null

83

36

Levante

Jumilla

null

Petite Verdot

Casa de la Ermita

null

Chile

Dense and structured, with aromas of smoked meat, ripe berry fruit and a certain marshmallow-vanilla sweetness that comes straight from the barrel. The feel is big and grabby, with strong tannins framing flavors of cassis, blackberry, vanilla and chocolate. And it's quite creamy and sweet on the finish.

Alpha

89

24

Colchagua Valley

null

Cabernet Sauvignon

Montes

null

US

Sourced from dry farmed, organic vines planted in 1918, Carol Shelton's Monga is a mouthful of a wine, layered with cinnamon spice, blueberry, chocolate and oak, and still very concentrated and dry, with room to grow and mellow.

Monga Zin, Lopez Vineyard

88

21

California

Cucamonga Valley

South Coast

Zinfandel

Carol Shelton

null

US

A sound, fruity red that's easy to enjoy for its flavors and overall balance. The blend of Zinfandel and other varieties yields a wine rich in blackberries, cherries, mocha and spice.

null

86

12

California

California Other

Red Blend

promisQous

null

Spain

This style of oak-fermented Verdejo probably does better in cool years, which 2009 was not. As a result, this smells a bit oxidized and nutty, with baked apple scents. In the mouth, it is weighty and a touch dull; flavors of butterscotch and cashew finish with cider, salt and buttery notes. Drink now.

Selección Personal Carlos Moro

87

35

Northern Spain

Rueda

null

Verdejo

Emina

null

US

This is a lovely Sauvignon Blanc that shows enough elegance and finesse to serve with fine food. It's dry and crisp, with citrus, lemongrass, gooseberry and mineral flavors. Nice with tempura appetizers.

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88

26

California

Rutherford

Napa

Sauvignon Blanc

Azur

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Azur 2009 Sauvignon Blanc (Rutherford)

US

100% varietal, this is a strict barrel selection from key vineyards – Les Collines, Seven Hills, Lewis and Portteus. It is tight, dense, deeply detailed, and built for long term aging. Right now it's showing a fair amount of herb and forest floor, but the structure is so perfect that it doesn't matter.

Principia Reserve

94

85

Washington

Walla Walla Valley (WA)

Columbia Valley

Syrah

Rasa

Paul Gregutt

@paulgwine

Rasa 2008 Principia Reserve Syrah (Walla Walla Valley (WA))

US

This long-aged blend of 67% Syrah and 33% Petite Sirah is plump on the oaky nose with condensed rose petal, chocolate cake and violet aromas. The palate starts with ripe black cherries but then settles into an asphalt-laden midpalate, finishing with chocolate-chip cookies and a graphite tension.

Reserve

89

25

California

Paso Robles

Central Coast

Red Blend

Volatus

Matt Kettmann

@mattkettmann

Volatus 2008 Reserve Red (Paso Robles)

Spain

This has a lot of good things going in its favor, for example depth, power and richness. It's also raisiny and oaky, with stewy core flavors of baked berry, cassis, roasted meat and vanilla. The finish is chewy and thick, with vanilla and pastry flavors along with grating tannins. By no means is this wine perfect, but it offers a lot of what's good about Toro; drink now.

La Calera

90

34

Northern Spain

Toro

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Tinta de Toro

Cyan

Michael Schachner

@wineschach

Cyan 2005 La Calera (Toro)

Austria

Exotic tropical pineapple overtones give an immediate impression of ripeness. The palate confirms that generous fruit but also delivers a lovely phenolic texture and sufficient freshness to keep it lively and appetizing. The finish is lemony and clean.

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90

null

Burgenland

null

Pinot Gris

Kracher

Anne Krebiehl MW

@AnneInVino

Kracher 2015 Pinot Gris (Burgenland)

Chile

Chunky and pasty-smelling, with a thick set of berry aromas that rest heavily in the glass. Not very fruity but definitely herbal. Most difficult to deal with are the hard, fierce tannins that result in a gritty mouthfeel and bitterness on the finish. Surprising tough and tannic.

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83

25

Cachapoal Valley

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Cabernet Sauvignon

Viña Machalí

Michael Schachner

@wineschach

Viña Machalí 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Cachapoal Valley)

Austria

Texture and spice are the main features of this concentrated white with citrus zest on the palate. The aromatics still need to wake up; with time, they will shine. For now, grapefruit zest will suffice.

Von den Terrassen

90

18

Kremstal

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Grüner Veltliner

Sepp Moser

Anne Krebiehl MW

@AnneInVino

Sepp Moser 2013 Von den Terrassen Grüner Veltliner (Kremstal)

France

Herb and mineral aromas and flavors prevail in this dry, light-to-medium-weight sparkler. It has decent texture, but the flavors bear a medicinal quality ending with a slight bitterness.

Blanc de Blancs

82

15

Alsace

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Champagne Blend

Royale NV Brut

null

New Zealand

This wine is made in a more complex, earthier style than many Marlborough Pinots, blending hints of beet, mushroom and tea with black cherries. If it seems a little chunky in texture right now, give it another 6–12 months in the bottle, then drink it over the next 4–5 years.

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89

25

Marlborough

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Pinot Noir

Eradus

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Portugal

This is a deliciously creamy wine with light white fruits and refreshing acidity. With its cool texture and minerality, it is crisp and zesty and ready to drink.

Assobio Branco

87

14

Douro

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Portuguese White

Quinta dos Murças

Roger Voss

@vossroger

Quinta dos Murças 2016 Assobio Branco White (Douro)

US

Feels good on the entry, with promising blackberry-cherry flavors and a bite of tannins, but quickly turns too soft and candy sweet. A decent, simple wine for drinking now.

Reserve

84

20

California

El Dorado

Sierra Foothills

Syrah

Lava Cap

null

France

Firm and powerful, this tannic wine has dense black-fruit flavors, with enough fruitiness to balance the structure. The finish shows a smoky character, a bitter cherry flavor and bright acidity.

Collection Premier Cru

91

63

Burgundy

Pommard

null

Pinot Noir

L. Tramier & Fils

Roger Voss

@vossroger

L. Tramier & Fils 2010 Collection Premier Cru (Pommard)

US

Subdued red fruit is kept fresh by moderate acidity in this boldly dense and grippy wine rich in violet aromas. Soft, integrated oak adds a spiciness of black pepper and vanilla, while the overall experience is balanced and relatively lean.

Benchland Series

90

58

California

Napa Valley

Napa

Malbec

William Hill Estate

Virginie Boone

@vboone

William Hill Estate 2013 Benchland Series Malbec (Napa Valley)

US

Here's a big, rich, densely layered Syrah, the kind of wine that Cab or Merlot lovers who are looking for alternatives should discover. It's full-bodied, dry and oaky, yet with its cherry, chocolate, fig and licorice flavors, offers a whole different flavor profile. Brilliiant with pork tenderloin with a fruity sauce or stuffing.

Thompson Vineyard

93

45

California

Santa Barbara County

Central Coast

Syrah

Ojai

null

Spain

Roasted and dark on the nose, with raisin, prune and exotic spice aromas. The palate is chewy and a bit lemony, with sweet baked fruit flavors and a load of chocolaty richness. Mocha and fudge are the key finishing notes, and overall this is a proper yet full-bodied big boy.

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88

44

Northern Spain

Toro

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Tinta de Toro

Valpiculata

null

Portugal

Ripe wood-aged wine that has creamy toast and full fruit flavors within a firm structure of acidity and a tight mineral texture. It's full-flavored, the fruit right up front, all richness and final shining acidity.

Branco

90

null

Douro

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Portuguese White

Quinta de la Rosa

null

France

A fruity wine, full of grapefruit, lime and melon flavors, cut with passion fruit acidity. The wine has a light texture with a zesty edge, clean and totally ready to drink. Screwcap.

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86

12

Loire Valley

Touraine

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Sauvignon Blanc

Villebois

null

US

This is a blend of Syrah, Petite Sirah and Viognier. The reds bring robust, full-bodied and dry flavors of raspberry and cherry jam, while the Viognier adds a burst of citrusy brightness. It feels spicy on the palate, a versatile table wine to drink now.

The Triple Play

89

25

California

Alexander Valley

Sonoma

Red Blend

Wattle Creek

null

US

Made entirely from Chardonnay, this is a bright sparkling wine, bubbling in acidity and dry, leavened layers of apple and pear. A creaminess of vanilla balances the crispness, making for a successful small-production sparkler.

Blanc de Blancs

93

50

California

Russian River Valley

Sonoma

Chardonnay

Benovia

Virginie Boone

@vboone

Benovia 2012 Blanc de Blancs Chardonnay (Russian River Valley)

Germany

A cozy, likable wine, with gardenia, honeycomb and grapefruit themes. It's just off-dry and has good weight and density in the mouth, though it falls a bit short. A good pick for warm weather sipping.

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85

14

Rheingau

null

Riesling

Schumann-Nägler

null

US

This is a delicious, brut-style wine, based on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. It's very rich in strawberry, raspberry and lime flavors, with vanilla and toast complexities, and the finish is honey-sweet and spicy. Great price for a bubbly this elegant.

Cuvée M

90

20

California

Napa Valley

Napa

Sparkling Blend

Mumm Napa

null

US

This kitchen-sink blend of red grape varieties is a shade high toned on the nose, with ripe, rich, black fruit aromas. The palate is deeply concentrated, with luscious black-cherry flavor sprinkled with dark spice and a layer of powdery, soft tannins. Finishes quite long.

6025

88

45

New York

North Fork of Long Island

Long Island

Red Blend

Martha Clara

Anna Lee C. Iijima

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Martha Clara 2007 6025 Red (North Fork of Long Island)

US

Will satisfy fans of the modern, popular Chardonnay style of upfront, sweetly ripe pear, peach and apricot jam flavors, a honeyed, creamy texture, and plenty of sweet, toasted oak.

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83

24

California

Lake County

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Chardonnay

Shannon Ridge

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Shannon Ridge 2007 Chardonnay (Lake County)

Italy

Campo Gialli (from organically farmed Chardonnay grapes) opens with a deep, off-gold color and slightly oxidized aromas of butterscotch, resin and candied fruit.

Campo Gialli

83

40

Tuscany

Toscana

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Chardonnay

La Traiana

null

Australia

An intriguing mix of beeswax, fresh grain, wet wool and tropical fruit is the forerunner to a weighty palate of wild nuts, lime and grapefruit. There's just enough acidity here and a refreshing hit of lemon on the finish. Drink now.

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87

16

South Australia

Limestone Coast

null

Chardonnay

TLC

null

Italy

Aromas of toasted nut, brimstone, citrus and a balsam open. The palate offers yellow apple, medicinal herb and nectarine while a saline note marks the close.

Grillo Parlante

87

16

Sicily & Sardinia

Terre Siciliane

null

Grillo

Feudo Antico

null

US

This is a delightful, off-dry style with the clean, natural, bracing acidity to perfectly balance out the 2.3% residual sugar. About 3% Muscat was blended in, adding a pretty orange note to a fruit-laden mix of melon, citrus and cotton candy.

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88

11

Washington

Columbia Valley (WA)

Columbia Valley

Riesling

Hogue

null

Spain

Dry, yeasty aromas of citrus and fresh-baked bread are, as expected for a brut nature, clean and focused. Flavors of white fruits, green herbs and citrus finish fresh, with more than adequate fruit and balance.

Claror Gran Reserva Brut Nature

90

31

Catalonia

Cava

null

Sparkling Blend

Vins El Cep

Michael Schachner

@wineschach

Vins El Cep 2009 Claror Gran Reserva Brut Nature Sparkling (Cava)

France

Aromas of white cherry and strawberry lead the nose of this wine, with hints of peach and honeydew that lend richness. A mentholated thread adds interest to the palate, alongside a soft astringency that couples with notes of melon rind and citrus peel on the finish.

Domaine Mas Belles Eaux

86

12

Languedoc-Roussillon

Pays d'Oc

null

Rosé

Mas Belles Eaux

Lauren Buzzeo

@laurbuzz

Mas Belles Eaux 2015 Domaine Mas Belles Eaux Rosé (Pays d'Oc)

France

This rosé features a copper cast to its salmon-pink hue, with simultaneously complex and delicate aromas of crushed stone, citrus and brine. It's refreshingly zesty on the finish, brought alive by its salty minerality. Try it over the next year with grilled sardines or fried fish.

Clos Bernarde Rosé de 1ère Taille

89

22

Provence

Côtes de Provence

null

Rosé

Meulnart Père et Fils

Joe Czerwinski

@JoeCz

Meulnart Père et Fils 2007 Clos Bernarde Rosé de 1ère Taille Rosé (Côtes de Provence)

France

Friendly, accessible, this wine exudes white fruits and soft acidity. It is not heavy, but more finely balanced, the structure coming from fruit skins rather than the hint of wood. With its juicy acidity, the wine finishes with a tasty flourish. Imported by Wilson Daniels Ltd.

Clos Rochette

89

36

Burgundy

Mercurey

null

Chardonnay

Domaine Faiveley

null

Portugal

Among the varietal wines produced by Esporão, this new wood-aged offering is rich, powerful and concentrated, with smooth edges. The wood's smokiness combines with black plum and sweet juice flavors. It can certainly age.

AB

91

35

Alentejano

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Alicante Bouschet

Herdade do Esporão

null

US

Tastes like the grapes got a little too ripe, which gives the wine a sweetly jammy or pie-filling blackberry and cherry flavor. Add in lots of smoky, caramelized new oak, and this Merlot can't really be described as dry, no matter how good the individual flavors are.

Money Road Ranch

84

40

California

Oakville

Napa

Merlot

Gargiulo

null

Germany

Burly in shape, with broad shoulders, ample alcohol and densely packed mineral flavors. Flashes of honey and gingery spice lighten the scene somewhat, but this slightly oily Riesling is darker and more brooding than most. The lingering finish is nearly dry.

Hochheimer Kirchenstück Spätlese Trocken

89

34

Rheingau

null

Riesling

Domdechant Werner

null

Italy

Although this is fresh and genuine in the mouth, it loses points for a nose that seems tired and redolent of mature fruit. As tradition dictates, the Chianti blend sees smaller percentages of Canaiolo and Colorino to back a Sangiovese base.

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84

13

Tuscany

Chianti Rufina

null

Sangiovese

Frascole

null

Spain

A light yeasty quality and a note of mustard stick out on an otherwise generic white-fruit nose. This is fairly full in body and well balanced—flavors of melon and stone fruits fall off on the finish and taste slightly oxidized. Drink now.

Viña Reboreda

88

14

Galicia

Ribeiro

null

Godello

Bodegas Campante

Michael Schachner

@wineschach

Bodegas Campante 2015 Viña Reboreda Godello (Ribeiro)

US

The pedigree of the vineyard shows in this Cab. It's as intensely ripe as Cabernet gets, with a massive core of blackberry jam, cassis liqueur and chocolate, enriched with sweet new oak. But it's so balanced in tannins and acidity that it never feels over-the-top. The alcohol is quite high, though, which may limit ageability.

Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard

90

135

California

Napa Valley

Napa

Cabernet Sauvignon

Pont de Chevalier

null

US

A leesy, young wine, with the slightly sour, creamy richness of sur lie aging. A peacock's tail of tropical and citrus fruits and pears is brightened by crisp acidity and sweetened by toasty oak. Rich and complex; drink now and over the next three years.

Fogstone Vineyard

92

39

California

Santa Lucia Highlands

Central Coast

Chardonnay

Testarossa

null

US

From a hilltop location near the ocean-influenced town of Freestone, this wine is silky in plum and dark cherry, a hint of mushroomed earth doing its best to come out. Robust on the palate, juicy berry fruit satisfies, finishing thick and rich.

Rayhill Vineyard

88

60

California

Sonoma Coast

Sonoma

Pinot Noir

Landmark

null

US

A lovely Zinfandel, classic and balanced, with an elegant tannin-acid structure. Shows typical Dry Creek Valley spices and briar, in addition to ripe blackberry, cherry, currant, Dr. Pepper cola and tobacco flavors.

null

90

27

California

Dry Creek Valley

Sonoma

Zinfandel

Mauritson

null

Italy

This opens with somewhat rustic aromas of overripe fruit, truffle, game and a whiff barnyard. The round, accessible palate is already evolved, showing dried black cherry, mocha, anisette and a confectionary note alongside smooth tannins. Drink sooner rather than later.

null

88

null

Piedmont

Barolo

null

Nebbiolo

Fontanafredda

null

Australia

Full bodied and concentrated without being overly heavy or tannic, this is a stunning blend of Shiraz (92%) and Viognier (8%). Hints of roasted or grilled meat and black olive balance the bold blackberry fruit, leaving behind a lingering finish of warmth and dusty cocoa. Drink now–2020.

Descendant

94

105

South Australia

Barossa Valley

null

Shiraz-Viognier

Torbreck

Joe Czerwinski

@JoeCz

Torbreck 2007 Descendant Shiraz-Viognier (Barossa Valley)

US

Consistent with many other Timothy Malone Pinots, this artfully melds black cherry fruit with a broad streak of cola and refreshing minerality. There's a touch of black licorice and impressive balance throughout.

Dundee Hills

90

37

Oregon

Dundee Hills

Willamette Valley

Pinot Noir

Timothy Malone

Paul Gregutt

@paulgwine

Timothy Malone 2015 Dundee Hills Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills)

Austria

Restrained aromas compete against plump ripeness; brisk, lemony acidity provides balance. It features a subtle mineral background and lovely midpalate concentration with some length.

Steirische Klassik

89

25

Südoststeiermark

null

Sauvignon Blanc

Neumeister

null

France

91-93 Barrel sample. Well structured, this has dry tannins over vivid black fruits. It shows acidity but also great juicy sweetness.

Barrel sample

92

null

Bordeaux

Margaux

null

Bordeaux-style Red Blend

Château Deyrem Valentin

null

US

Orphelin is a real head-scratcher. A mutt wine blend of nine grapes, it might be trying to be Châteauneuf-du-WA except for the Cabernet, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir and Touriga. Whatever, it comes together in a raisiny, broadly-built, unfocused red wine that could be fine on a picnic.

Orphelin Red Wine

85

30

Washington

Columbia Valley (WA)

Columbia Valley

Red Blend

Chateau Ste. Michelle

Paul Gregutt

@paulgwine

Chateau Ste. Michelle 2005 Orphelin Red Wine Red (Columbia Valley (WA))

Australia

A tannic but friendly quaffer that improves with time in the glass. The cured meat and tobacco notes don't exactly connect with the sweet-tart fruit. Unlike all the black-fruit-driven Shirazes, this one is basically cherries and plums. The finish is fresh and short, and here the tannins really show their teeth.

null

85

10

South Australia

null

Shiraz

Bulletin Place

null

US

Made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot, this Bordeaux blend is dry, with smooth tannins. It has complex blackberry, currant, raisin and smoky oak flavors, and is at its best now and for the next two years.

Reserve

87

30

California

Paso Robles

Central Coast

Meritage

Estancia

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Estancia 2009 Reserve Meritage (Paso Robles)

US

A juicy, tropical Sauvignon Blanc ripe for warm weather sipping, textured in mango, pineapple and a hit of fresh pear. Intense with a savory taste on the finish, this white is perfect on its own or ideal with seafood or crackers smothered in goat cheese.

null

88

16

California

Calaveras County

Sierra Foothills

Sauvignon Blanc

Newsome-Harlow

Virginie Boone

@vboone

Newsome-Harlow 2012 Sauvignon Blanc (Calaveras County)

Italy

Naturalis Historia is a bold and beautiful Taurasi that offers a stunning perfume of violet, incense, berry and leather. The palate has mesmerizing depth, delivering dense black cherry, black pepper, licorice and exotic spice along with notes of well integrated oak. This will continue to develop for years.

Naturalis Historia

93

90

Southern Italy

Taurasi

null

Aglianico

Mastroberardino

Kerin O’Keefe

@kerinokeefe

Mastroberardino 2006 Naturalis Historia (Taurasi)

US

With only 75 cases made, this is 100% Pommard clone Pinot in all its glory. Opening with a great red cherry nose, the wine is bright with a luscious texture, noticeable balance of acidity and depth and a long finish. A Mendo Pinot not from Anderson Valley that does the county proud. Made from biodynamic grapes.

Pommard Clone

91

64

California

Mendocino

null

Pinot Noir

Jeriko

Virginie Boone

@vboone

Jeriko 2010 Pommard Clone Pinot Noir (Mendocino)

Italy

Refined and austere, this mature Bunello offers dusty aromas of old spice, granite stone and dried currants. The wine offers good dimension and depth in the mouth with solid tannins that are neither grainy nor raw.

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89

null

Tuscany

Brunello di Montalcino

null

Sangiovese Grosso

Capanna

null

Italy

This resinous Ribolla Gialla offers thick aromas of candied fruit, dried apricot, pinesap and maple syrup. In the mouth, you will taste mature fruit flavors (that can be common to this indigenous grape of Northeast Italy) and a sticky sweet finish. Not everyone will love this wine.

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86

19

Northeastern Italy

Colli Orientali del Friuli

null

Ribolla Gialla

Antico Broilo

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