| 30571 | 30570 | South Africa | A rich and smoky Viognier, this opens with aromas of grilled yellow peach, melon and orange oil. The palate offers flavors of toasted brioche and almond to complement the ripe fruit core. Drink now. | Made with Organically Grown Grapes | 88 | 15 | Eilandia | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Bon Cap 2010 Made with Organically Grown Grapes Viognier (Eilandia) | Viognier | Bon Cap |
| 30572 | 30571 | US | Worn leather, exotic spice, forest floor and narcissus notes carry onto the medium-bodied palate of this North Carolina red. Fine, sinewy tannins tug on your upper lip, lending the palate traction. The long, lingering finish emphasizes the wine's earthy qualities. | Terry Vintner's Family Reserve | 88 | 50 | North Carolina | Yadkin Valley | | | | Westbend Vineyards 2008 Terry Vintner's Family Reserve Red (Yadkin Valley) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Westbend Vineyards |
| 30573 | 30572 | France | Although the wine has some richness and yellow fruits, the crisp acidity and lemon zest dominate. Fragrant and very fruity, it has some extra structure to allow it to age. Drink from the end of 2014. | Cuvée Marina | 88 | 23 | Provence | Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Commanderie de la Bargemone 2013 Cuvée Marina White (Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence) | Provence white blend | Commanderie de la Bargemone |
| 30574 | 30573 | Italy | A mélange of aromas, including walnut, pineapple, peach and citrus, takes center stage. The vibrant palate is restrained and linear, offering pink grapefruit and mineral with a succulent, refreshing finish. | | 88 | 19 | Southern Italy | Fiano di Avellino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | D'Antiche Terre 2012 Fiano di Avellino | Fiano | D'Antiche Terre |
| 30596 | 30595 | Austria | A hint of smoke plays about the nose; likewise, the palate is restrained. This tight, closed wine requires time to let ripe and concentrated pear fruit and lime appear. This long zesty grapefruit finish promises future pleasure. Drink as of 2016. | Hasel Alte Reben Reserve | 93 | 23 | Kamptal | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Allram 2012 Hasel Alte Reben Reserve Grüner Veltliner (Kamptal) | Grüner Veltliner | Allram |
| 30575 | 30574 | France | There is plenty of fruit here, but there is also some richness, caramel flavors and a rounded texture that gives a sense of weight. Acidity at the end adds freshness. | | 88 | 14 | Provence | Côtes de Provence | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine de Caseneuve 2013 Rosé (Côtes de Provence) | Rosé | Domaine de Caseneuve |
| 30597 | 30596 | Austria | Subdued pear fruit is tightly coiled inside this rich and promising white. For now it has phenolic richness and wonderfully tangy acidity. In time the wine will show the luscious ripeness of this harvest. Drink as of 2016. | Wösendorfer Kollmütz Smaragd | 93 | 75 | Wachau | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Rudi Pichler 2012 Wösendorfer Kollmütz Smaragd Grüner Veltliner (Wachau) | Grüner Veltliner | Rudi Pichler |
| 30598 | 30597 | Austria | With the appetizing scent of lemon-spiked pear sorbet, it delivers breezy refreshment. A tight, linear body is displayed against a mineral backdrop. The finish is softer than expected, like a caress. | Alte Reben Reserve | 93 | 22 | Kamptal | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Weixelbaum 2012 Alte Reben Reserve Grüner Veltliner (Kamptal) | Grüner Veltliner | Weixelbaum |
| 30599 | 30598 | Austria | Subtlety on the nose hides the hazelnutty softness of this pliable, pleasing and gentle wine that has a balm-like structure which almost comes across as soothing. With echoing nuttiness and an apricot core, this does not fit any particular mold, but is intriguing, authentic and totally convincing. | Edelschuh | 93 | 45 | Südsteiermark | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Wohlmuth 2012 Edelschuh Sauvignon Blanc (Südsteiermark) | Sauvignon Blanc | Wohlmuth |
| 30600 | 30599 | France | Dark, dense and packed with wood flavors, the wine is hard at this stage. But it is also laden with fruits to give a dramatically powerful potential for this second wine. Blackberry fruits go with the smoky flavors and promise a fresh view as the wine ages. Drink from 2017. | Pavillon Rouge de Margaux | 93 | | Bordeaux | Margaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Margaux 2011 Pavillon Rouge de Margaux (Margaux) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Margaux |
| 30576 | 30575 | France | From Bandol producer Sorin, this is a rich wine with just a light saltiness from the vineyard's proximity to the sea. It has pure fruit, an attractive citrus tang and lively line of final acidity. | Terra Amata | 88 | 12 | Provence | Côtes de Provence | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Sorin 2013 Terra Amata Rosé (Côtes de Provence) | Rosé | Domaine Sorin |
| 30577 | 30576 | US | The sweet char on a grilled steak will match up with the wine's oaky, blackberry jam flavors. The tannins are firm, the acidity a little on the soft side, making it ready to drink now. | | 88 | 36 | California | Alexander Valley | Sonoma | | | Draxton 2011 Malbec (Alexander Valley) | Malbec | Draxton |
| 30578 | 30577 | New Zealand | Hints of cut grass and passion fruit on the nose are followed by attractive tropical fruit and fresh herbs on the palate. This medium-bodied wine boasts a soft, rounded feel that turns slightly chalky on the finish. | | 88 | 18 | Marlborough | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Forrest 2013 Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough) | Sauvignon Blanc | Forrest |
| 30579 | 30578 | New Zealand | Despite its low alcohol level, this is an attractively plump, medium-bodied wine, marked by a harmonious kaleidoscope of fruit. Passion fruit, nectarine and pink grapefruit all make appearances before vanishing a bit quickly on the finish. | The Doctors' | 88 | 18 | Marlborough | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Forrest 2013 The Doctors' Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough) | Sauvignon Blanc | Forrest |
| 30580 | 30579 | France | From the large Beaulieu estate near Aix-en-Provence, this wine shows great fruitiness as well as a mineral texture and good depth. Ripe raspberry and red currant fruits are laced with acidity. It's very much a food rosé. | | 88 | 15 | Provence | Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Beaulieu 2013 Rosé (Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence) | Rosé | Château Beaulieu |
| 30581 | 30580 | Spain | Cava from Rioja may not compute but it's definitely an approved category of sparkling wine. This is minerally and smells a lot like vitamins. The palate is round, moderately foamy and wide. Flavors of passion fruit, papaya and nectarine finish smooth, with an easy bubble bead. | Conde de Haro Brut | 88 | 26 | Catalonia | Cava | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Muga 2010 Conde de Haro Brut Sparkling (Cava) | Sparkling Blend | Muga |
| 30582 | 30581 | US | Tart and sharply-defined, this single-vineyard effort offers edgy flavors of melon, apple, pineapple and jicama. The vineyard's signature minerality is evident as well. | Stillwater Creek Vineyard | 88 | 23 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Novelty Hill 2012 Stillwater Creek Vineyard Roussanne (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Roussanne | Novelty Hill |
| 30583 | 30582 | US | Hard tannins, dryness and brisk acidity can't hide the enormous core of blackberries and currants. It was clearly grown in a cool climate. The wine doesn't seem likely to develop, so drink soon, with barbecue to cut through the tannins. | Rosella's Vineyard | 88 | 32 | California | Santa Lucia Highlands | Central Coast | | | Novy 2011 Rosella's Vineyard Syrah (Santa Lucia Highlands) | Syrah | Novy |
| 30584 | 30583 | US | Held back for more than four years, this Cab remains tough in tannins and lush in primary fruits. It's as ripe as any '09 out there, with black cherry, currant, chocolate and roasted coconut flavors. A succulent sweetness runs throughout, despite the absolutely dry finish. Hold until 2018, and if you have more than one bottle, drink one every additional year. | | 93 | 80 | California | Howell Mountain | Napa | | | Duckhorn 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Howell Mountain) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Duckhorn |
| 30585 | 30584 | Austria | Initially restrained, this opens into whirls of lemon, lime and pink grapefruit peel with an almost fizzy zestiness. Refreshment travels along the palate in total precision and linearity, with a rush of citrusy excitement. | Smaragd | 93 | 30 | Wachau | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Eder 2012 Smaragd Riesling (Wachau) | Riesling | Eder |
| 30586 | 30585 | Austria | The wine reveals savory depth that is almost soy-sauce-like, along with hints of nutmeg, white pepper and some arugula. They harmonize with ripe green pear fruit in this typically spicy white that finishes with lip-smacking and clean zest. | Süssenberg Smaragd | 93 | 30 | Wachau | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Eder 2012 Süssenberg Smaragd Grüner Veltliner (Wachau) | Grüner Veltliner | Eder |
| 30587 | 30586 | Austria | Lime-zesty purity couples with an earthy, almost spicy edge. Pleasantly grippy phenolics speak of ripeness and plentitude while remaining streamlined, straight and long. This has yet to blossom but will be lovely. Drink as of 2017. | Gaisberg Reserve | 93 | 30 | Kamptal | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Eichinger 2012 Gaisberg Reserve Riesling (Kamptal) | Riesling | Eichinger |
| 30588 | 30587 | US | For the first time this reserve-level Gamache Cabernet includes grapes from the Ciel du Cheval vineyard as well as both the Champoux and estate vineyards. It's 100% varietal, drawing upon equal portions of fruit from all three, and it's a magnificent combination. Powerful, sleek, dense and textural, the wine explodes from the glass, muscular and thick with black fruits and ripe tannins. Highlights of black tea, espresso and smoke add layers of interest to a lengthy finish. | Reserve | 93 | 55 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Gamache 2010 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Gamache |
| 30589 | 30588 | Austria | Grapefruit zest dominates this wine right now, but ripe honeydew melon also is shining though. As the wine opens up, it also reveals peppery, tangy spice and a refreshingly clean finish. | Hundspoint | 93 | 17 | Weinviertel | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Gruber Röschitz 2012 Hundspoint Grüner Veltliner (Weinviertel) | Grüner Veltliner | Gruber Röschitz |
| 30590 | 30589 | Austria | Dried fruit flavors and the bitter tang of dark fir honey are spiked by concentrated lemony acidity. The nose and palate are round and rich, but tamed by acidity that runs through like an electric current. This rich, dry but distinctly late-harvest style wine, with just a touch of residual sugar, finishes with triumphant apple fruit and lemon zest. | Seeberg | 93 | 32 | Niederösterreich | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Hager Matthias 2012 Seeberg Grüner Veltliner (Niederösterreich) | Grüner Veltliner | Hager Matthias |
| 30591 | 30590 | Austria | Many things happen here at once: there are rose petals, clear blossom honey, ripe yellow pears, bitter orange, roasted hazelnuts and green tea—unlikely companions that unite surprisingly well in this complex, nutty and layered wine with pleasing concentration and length.The wonderful seam of acidity lifts everything onto a different plane. | Bisamberg Alte Reben | 93 | | Wiener Gemischter Satz | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Weingut Christ 2012 Bisamberg Alte Reben White (Wiener Gemischter Satz) | Austrian white blend | Weingut Christ |
| 30592 | 30591 | Austria | Rounded, plump little apricots are suggested in this clean-cut but ripe and dry Riesling with its straight, mineral backbone and impressive balance. A deep and rich core of fruit will unveil layers of fruit and complexity over years to come. Drink as of 2017. | Gaisberg Reserve | 93 | 33 | Kamptal | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Allram 2012 Gaisberg Reserve Riesling (Kamptal) | Riesling | Allram |
| 30593 | 30592 | Austria | A restrained nose just hints at ripeness: Comice pear perhaps? The palate is full-bodied but sinewy and one feels that the wine will open up in years to come, power is evident, so is deep fruit that still needs to blossom. The muscular structure is full of promise. Drink as of 2017. | Smaragd Ried Hochrain | 93 | 45 | Wachau | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Josef Jamek 2012 Smaragd Ried Hochrain Weissburgunder (Wachau) | Weissburgunder | Josef Jamek |
| 30594 | 30593 | US | Richly textured and sumptuous, this Pinot has cherry, red licorice, cola, pepper and sandalwood flavors that go on into a long, spicy finish. The tannins are silky and integrated. The wine displays the fruit forwardness of the vintage, as well as the careful viticulture of the vineyard. Lovely to drink now with steak, and it will reward cellaring until 2020 to 2022. | Cargasacchi Vineyard | 93 | 50 | California | Sta. Rita Hills | Central Coast | | | Loring Wine Company 2012 Cargasacchi Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills) | Pinot Noir | Loring Wine Company |
| 30595 | 30594 | Austria | A soft impression of ripe peach mellows the zesty concentration. The wine is still enigmatic at this point, but will open and reveal more fruit, more ripeness and even more citrus flavors. Enjoy as of 2017. | Loibenberg | 93 | 42 | Wachau | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Pichler-Krutzler 2012 Loibenberg Riesling (Wachau) | Riesling | Pichler-Krutzler |