| 38110 | 38109 | Australia | Filled with scents and flavors of black earth, cedar and dark fruit, this impressively full-bodied wine demands to be served with something similarly big and meaty. Despite its size, it's open-knit and accessible, with just enough coarse tannins on the finish to cut the richness of beef steaks or braises. | The Laughing Magpie | 89 | 29 | South Australia | McLaren Vale | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | D'Arenberg 2009 The Laughing Magpie Shiraz-Viognier (McLaren Vale) | Shiraz-Viognier | D'Arenberg |
| 38111 | 38110 | Austria | The second of the two Zweigelts produced by Reeh, this is more structured. It is dark and dense, full of firm tannins and with a mineral texture. The mouthfeel is chewy, with fine acidity shooting through from the background. Best for aging over 1–3 years. Screwcap. | | 89 | 32 | Neusiedlersee | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Hannes Reeh 2011 Zweigelt (Neusiedlersee) | Zweigelt | Hannes Reeh |
| 38112 | 38111 | US | This is a sneak peak at Hanzell's estate Chardonnay of the vintage, yet to be released. With a bit of oak, it's dry, rich and creamy, displaying forward pineapple, Meyer lemon and lime fruit flavors for drinking now. | Sebella | 89 | 36 | California | Sonoma Valley | Sonoma | | | Hanzell 2011 Sebella Chardonnay (Sonoma Valley) | Chardonnay | Hanzell |
| 38113 | 38112 | Austria | Composer Joseph Haydn was the court composer for the Esterházy family which still owns this winery. This strongly wood-aged wine has its own elegance and style with fruit coming through strongly from under the darker exterior. Give this finely structured wine time and drink from 2017. | Haydn | 90 | | Burgenland | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Esterházy 2009 Haydn Merlot (Burgenland) | Merlot | Esterházy |
| 38114 | 38113 | Germany | Mineral tones reverberate through this delicate, light-footed kabinett. It's sweet, with sun-ripened peach and apricot flavors, but ever-so-dainty on the palate, with refreshingly tart tangerine acidity. Drink now for its fresh, revitalizing feel with spicy Thai or Vietnamese fare. | Bernkasteler Badstube Kabinett | 90 | 40 | Mosel | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Dr. H. Thanisch (Erben Thanisch) 2011 Bernkasteler Badstube Kabinett Riesling (Mosel) | Riesling | Dr. H. Thanisch (Erben Thanisch) |
| 38115 | 38114 | Australia | Mint notes accent blueberry and plum fruit, while hints of tar and black olive add a savory edge. This medium- to full-bodied Shiraz is creamy on the midpalate, but firms up enough on the finish to pair well with burgers or steaks. Drink now–2020. | Regional Vineyard Series | 90 | 15 | South Australia | Barossa Valley | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Gotham 2010 Regional Vineyard Series Shiraz (Barossa Valley) | Shiraz | Gotham |
| 38116 | 38115 | Spain | Bold black-fruit aromas are pure and inviting. ?Overall, this blend of Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot is flush in feel, balanced and full of wild berry ?and plum flavors. On the finish, fully present acidity ?supports oak and chocolaty notes. This an exemplary ?large-production Spanish red. | Crianza | 90 | 15 | Northern Spain | Navarra | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Príncipe de Viana 2010 Crianza Red (Navarra) | Red Blend | Príncipe de Viana |
| 38117 | 38116 | Germany | Whiffs of smoke dissipate with aeration on this delicately off-dry Riesling, revealing a lush wine, with yellow peach and nectarine flavors. Roundness on the midpalate is tightened by a shock of citrusy acidity that lingers long on the finish. | | 90 | 17 | Mosel | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Schmitges 2011 Riesling (Mosel) | Riesling | Schmitges |
| 38118 | 38117 | Spain | This mature Montsant smells like a classic aged Spanish wine: there's a mix of vanilla, earth and raisin. In the mouth, it's a bit tired and stewy but not overly so. Flavors of baked berry, prune, tobacco and spice are warm and earthy, while the finish is rich and soft. Drink immediately. | | 90 | 35 | Catalonia | Montsant | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Tossals 2006 Red (Montsant) | Red Blend | Tossals |
| 38119 | 38118 | Australia | Evaluating young Eden Valley Rieslings isn't easy, as they often don't show their full potential for several years. The 2012 Bin 51 is tight and linear, crisply focused and a bit one-dimensional at this age. But the lime-driven fruit is potent and the finish beautifully clean and long. It should develop well over the next 7–8 years or more. | Bin 51 | 90 | 40 | South Australia | Eden Valley | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Penfolds 2012 Bin 51 Riesling (Eden Valley) | Riesling | Penfolds |
| 38120 | 38119 | US | Sourced from vines over 103-years old, this wine has unusual concentration of flavor, in the form of black and red raspberries and Dr. Pepper. The wine showcases Zin's briary, brambly spiciness, as well as firm but drinkable tannins. Drink now–2016. | Dolinsek Ranch Old Vine | 90 | 46 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | | | Portalupi 2011 Dolinsek Ranch Old Vine Zinfandel (Russian River Valley) | Zinfandel | Portalupi |
| 38121 | 38120 | Italy | This opens with aromas of oak and espresso. The palate is more interesting, with ripe blackberry and spice in the forefront followed by a warm palate accented with menthol and white pepper notes. It's powerfully structured with noticeable warmth. | | 90 | | Central Italy | Sagrantino di Montefalco | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Rocca di Fabbri 2008 Sagrantino di Montefalco | Sagrantino | Rocca di Fabbri |
| 38122 | 38121 | US | Sourced from two low-yielding vineyards in Dry Creek Valley, this Zin is heady and delicious with flavors of wild cherry, red currant, cola, thyme, white pepper and sandalwood. There's a glyerine feel from high alcohol, but the palate is balanced with acidity and a dry finish. This just might be the best barbecue wine of the vintage. | Cortina | 90 | 38 | California | Dry Creek Valley | Sonoma | | | Seghesio 2011 Cortina Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley) | Zinfandel | Seghesio |
| 38123 | 38122 | US | This 100% Cabernet is the winery's best amongst their new releases. It's rich and ripe with blackberries and cherries, along with lots of new French oak. It's also very tannic, but the wine isn't likely to improve in the long haul, so enjoy it now and over the next few years. | Fay | 90 | 110 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Stag's Leap Wine Cellars 2010 Fay Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stag's Leap Wine Cellars |
| 38101 | 38100 | US | A very pretty expression of Cabernet Franc with notes of cherry, chocolate and floral notes. It's elegant in style with a textured, satiny mouthfeel and a tart, lingering finish. | Weinbau Vineyard | 89 | 35 | Washington | Wahluke Slope | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Januik 2010 Weinbau Vineyard Cabernet Franc (Wahluke Slope) | Cabernet Franc | Januik |
| 38124 | 38123 | Italy | This opens with aromas of prune, fig, raisin and espresso. The palate offers ripe blackberry, cherry, and black pepper layered with intense mint, thyme and licorice sensations. It's young but well balanced, with just enough freshness to support the bracing tannins. | Colle alle Macchie | 90 | 77 | Central Italy | Sagrantino di Montefalco | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Tabarrini 2008 Colle alle Macchie (Sagrantino di Montefalco) | Sagrantino | Tabarrini |
| 38125 | 38124 | Italy | This opens with a bouquet recalling blue flowers, berries and white pepper. The palate delivers concentrated dark cherry and blackberry fruits as well as accents of espresso and orange peel. The aggressive tannins, typical of the grape, are balanced by a vein of fresh acidity. | Colle Grimaldesco | 90 | 55 | Central Italy | Sagrantino di Montefalco | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Tabarrini 2009 Colle Grimaldesco (Sagrantino di Montefalco) | Sagrantino | Tabarrini |
| 38126 | 38125 | Austria | This is a delicious and juicy, yet structured wine. It has black plum and berry flavors that are fully ripe and burst from the glass. A firm texture, solid tannins and acidity balance out the fruit and extend the wine's ability to age. Drink from 2015. | Classic | 90 | 22 | Burgenland | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Tinhof 2010 Classic St. Laurent (Burgenland) | St. Laurent | Tinhof |
| 38127 | 38126 | US | Far from a fruit bomb, this is an elegant Cabernet with modest but complex currant, black cherry, cola and herb flavors. The tannins are considerable, and so is the acidity. Drink now after decanting for several hours, or allow it to develop over the next eight years. | | 90 | 38 | California | Carneros | Napa-Sonoma | | | Truchard 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Carneros) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Truchard |
| 38128 | 38127 | US | Lime and pink grapefruit flavors are etched with refreshing minerality, and the leesy, textural mouthfeel keeps this wine feeling light, despite alcohol over 14%. Drink now and over the next five years. | Estate Grown | 90 | 21 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | WillaKenzie Estate 2012 Estate Grown Pinot Gris | Pinot Gris | WillaKenzie Estate |
| 38129 | 38128 | US | Classic, elegant Pinot Noir aromas introduce this delightful wine. Whiffs of flowers, citrus and fresh herbs accompany a tart, pretty palate with nuanced rhubarb, cranberry and raspberry flavors. | Dundee Hills Vineyards | 90 | 38 | Oregon | Dundee Hills | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Winderlea 2011 Dundee Hills Vineyards Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills) | Pinot Noir | Winderlea |
| 38130 | 38129 | Austria | There is as much perfume as sweetness in this rich, opulent wine. It has an oriental-spice character along with rosewater and honey notes. The wine needs to be aged so drink from 2016. | Zwischen den Seen Nummer 2 Trockenbeerenauslese | 90 | | Burgenland | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Kracher 2010 Zwischen den Seen Nummer 2 Trockenbeerenauslese Muskat Ottonel (Burgenland) | Muskat Ottonel | Kracher |
| 38102 | 38101 | Israel | Lively and balanced, this shows a wonderful interplay between the rich fruit flavors of grilled pineapple and lightly baked red apple and the oaky tones of sweet spice, toasted cedar and peach pit nuttiness. The medium-weight mouthfeel is filling, but the medium acidity keeps the palate fresh and the finish bright. | | 89 | 24 | Judean Hills | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Tzuba 2011 Chardonnay (Judean Hills) | Chardonnay | Tzuba |
| 38103 | 38102 | Australia | As a straightahead Aussie Riesling for drinking young alongside raw oysters, this has few equals. Scents of petrichor and fresh flower-shop greenery mingle easily on the nose, while the crispness of the high-acid backbone resounds on the palate, ending on a talc-like note. | Rocky Gully | 89 | 25 | Western Australia | Frankland River | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Frankland Estate 2012 Rocky Gully Riesling (Frankland River) | Riesling | Frankland Estate |
| 38104 | 38103 | Austria | From vineyards around the Hardegg castle, this is a ripe, soft Riesling that has both delicious acidity and a round character. Lemon, pineapple and white fruits come together in a wine that only just hints at a steeliness. Screwcap. | Vom Schloss | 89 | | Niederösterreich | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Graf Hardegg 2012 Vom Schloss Riesling (Niederösterreich) | Riesling | Graf Hardegg |
| 38105 | 38104 | US | This is an easy to drink Chardonnay made for drinking now. It's forward in buttered toast, honey, pineapple jam and butterscotch flavors. | Bar Lazy S Ranch | 89 | 45 | California | Sta. Rita Hills | Central Coast | | | Foley 2010 Bar Lazy S Ranch Chardonnay (Sta. Rita Hills) | Chardonnay | Foley |
| 38106 | 38105 | US | This Foursight Pinot is one of two, in amount of oak used (40% new oak in this case).This is light in color, earthy with mushroom-y spice tones and a darker fruit and oak expression than other, lighter-styled Anderson Valley Pinots. The vineyard is closer to Boonville and thereby typically warmer than the valley's Deep End. | Charles Vineyard | 89 | 46 | California | Anderson Valley | | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Foursight 2010 Charles Vineyard Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley) | Pinot Noir | Foursight |
| 38107 | 38106 | Austria | This intensely juicy wine is packed with red berry fruits, soft tannins and a light touch of wood. It is already a delicious, forward wine that's ripe and full bodied. It could age well for another 2–3 years. | Altenberg | 89 | 25 | Carnuntum | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Glatzer 2011 Altenberg St. Laurent (Carnuntum) | St. Laurent | Glatzer |
| 38108 | 38107 | US | Angeline has a track record for producing savory, delicious Sauvignon Blanc at an inexpensive price. The wine is dry, but rich in honey, papaya and gooseberry flavors, brightened by brisk acidity. | | 89 | 15 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | | | Angeline 2012 Sauvignon Blanc (Russian River Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Angeline |
| 38109 | 38108 | US | Always a fine value, Barnard Griffin's Merlot is a brightly fruit wine with tart red and purple berry flavors. Tannins are still a bit stiff, but proportionate and ripe enough, with hints of café mocha in the finish. | | 89 | 17 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Barnard Griffin 2010 Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Merlot | Barnard Griffin |