| 3811 | 3810 | US | Light golden in color, this is exotic in ginger and lemongrass, with a midpalate of fresh-cut pear and wet stone. Gearing up to the finish, expect deeper tones of caramel and tropical oak. | | 88 | 28 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Bucher 2013 Chardonnay (Russian River Valley) | Chardonnay | Bucher |
| 3812 | 3811 | France | Some firm tannins give solid structure and smoky character to this wine, an exotic blend of Merlot, Abouriou and Malbec. The juicy berry fruits are round and full in the mouth. It's a ripe wine, with a solid structure that gives balance to the fruitiness. | La Vieille Eglise | 88 | 15 | Southwest France | Côtes du Marmandais | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Cave du Marmandais 2011 La Vieille Eglise Red (Côtes du Marmandais) | Red Blend | Cave du Marmandais |
| 3813 | 3812 | US | Vivid fruit flavors light up this extroverted Viognier, starting in the aroma and lasting through the long finish. It tastes like apricot, orange, pineapple, vanilla and cream. Good acidity keeps it lively and fresh, balancing the full body. | Reserve | 88 | 17 | California | California | California Other | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Cedar View Winery 2013 Reserve Viognier (California) | Viognier | Cedar View Winery |
| 3814 | 3813 | France | This is a generous, ripe wine, full of red fruits and soft acidity. It's already enjoyable, but will benefit from aging until 2015 to bring out the refreshing fruitiness even more. | | 88 | 22 | Beaujolais | Beaujolais-Villages | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château de Corcelles 2012 Beaujolais-Villages | Gamay | Château de Corcelles |
| 3815 | 3814 | France | Heavily wooded, the wine is essentially toast with a touch of fruit. Of course, it is young, and the rich black fruits behind all this smokiness will come through. Drink after 2019. | Renaissance | 88 | 25 | Southwest France | Cahors | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château de Gaudou 2012 Renaissance Malbec (Cahors) | Malbec | Château de Gaudou |
| 3816 | 3815 | France | Les Cimels is a solid, entry-level Costières de Nîmes blend of Syrah, Carignan and Grenache. Blackberry fruit dominates this full-bodied red, picking up intriguing tarry notes and glancing those with crisp, citrusy acids. Long and mouthwatering on the finish. | Les Cimels | 88 | 20 | Rhône Valley | Costières de Nîmes | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Château d'Or et de Gueules 2012 Les Cimels Red (Costières de Nîmes) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Château d'Or et de Gueules |
| 3817 | 3816 | France | Dominated by ripe Sémillon, this is a rich wine. It has a touch of herbaceousness, but the yellow fruits, pears and stroke of lemon give a full-bodied, rounded feel. Wood aging adds further to the satisfying flavors. | Cuvée des Conti | 88 | 17 | Southwest France | Bergerac Sec | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Tour des Gendres 2013 Cuvée des Conti White (Bergerac Sec) | Bordeaux-style White Blend | Château Tour des Gendres |
| 3818 | 3817 | Italy | Damo has earthy fragrances of tobacco leaf, underbrush and truffle, along with notes of raspberry and spice. The palate shows ripe black cherry, vanilla and sweet spice flavors, as well as a hint of licorice. This has nice depth and balance, but will be more complex after 2017. | Damo | 93 | 65 | Tuscany | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Montemercurio 2007 Damo (Vino Nobile di Montepulciano) | Red Blend | Montemercurio |
| 3819 | 3818 | Portugal | Made by the winemaking team of Quinta de la Rosa, this powerful and bold wine comes from vineyards up river in Douro Superior. It is full of dark, dense black fruits and concentrated tannins with brisk acidity on the finish. Drink from 2018. | Passagem Reserva | 93 | | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta das Bandeiras 2010 Passagem Reserva Red (Douro) | Portuguese Red | Quinta das Bandeiras |
| 3820 | 3819 | Portugal | This is a strong, firm wine with an initially earthy aroma that fills out with the scent of dark black fruits. The structure of the wine is taut, dark and brooding, offering serious potential for aging. Its bold acidity and young tannins further suggest aging, so drink between 2016–2024. Langdon Shiverick, Comète Wines. | | 93 | 28 | Lisboa | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta do Pinto 2010 Touriga Nacional (Lisboa) | Touriga Nacional | Quinta do Pinto |
| 3821 | 3820 | US | You'll have to go far and wide to find a bigger, richer California Chardonnay. It's enormous, offering an explosion of tropical fruit, citrus and apricot, brightened by crisp acidity. Despite the power, the wine maintains elegance and balance. This is one of the few Chards that will take bottle age, gradually losing fruit. Drink now–2018. | Bien Nacido Reserve Block Eleven | 93 | 30 | California | Santa Maria Valley | Central Coast | | | Qupé 2010 Bien Nacido Reserve Block Eleven Chardonnay (Santa Maria Valley) | Chardonnay | Qupé |
| 3822 | 3821 | Spain | Typical of the best 2009 Riojas, this is aromatic with scents of berry fruits, graphite and spice all mixed to the right proportions. A well-structured palate features firm but flexible tannins and fresh flavors of plum, berry, spice and mocha. On the finish, darkness takes over in the form of espresso, peppercorn and bitter chocolate flavors. This can be drunk now but will benefit from another 5–10 years of aging. | Norte | 93 | 95 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Pujanza 2009 Norte (Rioja) | Red Blend | Pujanza |
| 3823 | 3822 | US | A gigantic Pinot Noir, rich and heady in black cherries, sweet licorice, bacon, mocha and toasty oak flavors, wrapped into firm tannins and brightened with crisp Santa Lucia acidity. It's a dramatic wine, but too young. Give it at least four years for all the parts to begin to come together. | Garys' Vineyard | 93 | 52 | California | Santa Lucia Highlands | Central Coast | | | Roar 2011 Garys' Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands) | Pinot Noir | Roar |
| 3824 | 3823 | France | Now in golden maturity, this is a smooth, unctuous and ripe wine. Honey is the dominant character, a perfumed wild flower honey that is layered with intense acidity that lifts the wine in a beautiful way. A sweet wine yes, but one that is so balanced. | Cuvée le Paon | 93 | | Loire Valley | Coteaux du Layon | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine des Baumard 2003 Cuvée le Paon Chenin Blanc (Coteaux du Layon) | Chenin Blanc | Domaine des Baumard |
| 3825 | 3824 | France | Firmly in the style of the vintage, this is dense, full-bodied Cornas, with plenty of fruit. Intense plum, coffee and black olive notes dominate, while the tannins are ripe and plush. Believe it or not, this is actually drinkable now, yet should age easily through at least 2025. | Les Ruchets | 93 | 84 | Rhône Valley | Cornas | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Jean-Luc Colombo 2009 Les Ruchets (Cornas) | Syrah | Jean-Luc Colombo |
| 3826 | 3825 | France | Sure, it starts out a bit toasty and cedary, but that wood will surely integrate with the potent plummy, meaty fruit given a few years' time. It's full bodied and a bit coarsely textured for the moment, but finishes long and will clearly benefit from cellaring. Drink 2018–2025. | Domaine de Saint Pierre | 93 | 130 | Rhône Valley | Cornas | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Paul Jaboulet Aîné 2009 Domaine de Saint Pierre (Cornas) | Syrah | Paul Jaboulet Aîné |
| 3827 | 3826 | Italy | This shows floral and underbrush aromas of violet, forest floor and woodland berries. The palate offers ripe black cherry, red currant, Asian spice and toasted notes. It's structured yet elegant, with firm but fine tannins and nice depth. It's ready now, so enjoy soon. | | 93 | 36 | Tuscany | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Villa S. Anna 2009 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano | Red Blend | Villa S. Anna |
| 3828 | 3827 | US | This is the most remniscent of Chablis among Testarossa's new Chardonnays. It's a minerally, chalky wine, bone dry and with lots of acidity, which makes it racy and clean. But it also has a solid core of ripe oranges and limes. It's fine to drink now, and could even develop mushroomy bottle complexity over the next six years. | Brosseau Vineyard | 93 | 39 | California | Chalone | Central Coast | | | Testarossa 2010 Brosseau Vineyard Chardonnay (Chalone) | Chardonnay | Testarossa |
| 3829 | 3828 | US | Awesomely rich in black cherries, plums, licorice, mocha, cola and sweet oak flavors. Made from selected barrels of the winery's various vineyards around the state, its richness is balanced by brisk acidity and a soft scour of tannins. Drink over the next six years. | Niclaire | 93 | 79 | California | California | California Other | | | Testarossa 2010 Niclaire Pinot Noir (California) | Pinot Noir | Testarossa |
| 3830 | 3829 | France | Mango aromas drive this rich wine, full of honey as well as spicy fruits. It is not so much weighty as intense, with a sense of warmth. Now mature and ready to drink, it still retains a youthful fruit character. | Osterberg Grand Cru | 93 | 40 | Alsace | Alsace | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Louis Sipp 2008 Osterberg Grand Cru Gewurztraminer (Alsace) | Gewürztraminer | Louis Sipp |
| 3831 | 3830 | Italy | This hallmark Chianti Classico boasts a heady perfume of violet, underbrush, peach blossom and clove. The palate delivers bright red fruit, pepper and cinnamon with crushed cherry in the forefront. It's nicely balanced and should develop complexity over the next few years but is already delicious. | | 93 | 23 | Tuscany | Chianti Classico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | San Giusto a Rentennano 2010 Chianti Classico | Red Blend | San Giusto a Rentennano |
| 3832 | 3831 | US | Massive fruity extract characterizes this Cabernet. With noble tannins and explosive black currant, cassis and dark chocolate flavors, it defines the modern Napa cult style of soft, delicious complexity. Good to go now, but you're better off holding it for 8–12 years. | Reserve | 93 | 106 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Black Coyote 2010 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Black Coyote |
| 3833 | 3832 | France | This is perfectly balanced dry Chenin. It has just the right amount of richness, aided by a touch of vanilla. The green and white fruits are blended with deceptively soft acidity to give a wine that feels full and ripe in the mouth. Good to drink now, but also worth aging for 3–4 years and more. Screwcap. | | 93 | | Loire Valley | Savennières | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine des Baumard 2010 Savennières | Chenin Blanc | Domaine des Baumard |
| 3834 | 3833 | France | Mango aromas and flavors give a sense of the sweetness of the wine. It is rich and full bodied, with spice and pepper notes just hinting at acidity. Keep the wine for 3–5 years. | Brand Grand Cru | 93 | 32 | Alsace | Alsace | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Ehrhart 2010 Brand Grand Cru Pinot Gris (Alsace) | Pinot Gris | Domaine Ehrhart |
| 3835 | 3834 | France | The name is an oblique reference to Shiraz, which forms the basis of this cuvée. It's inky in hue and rather reticent on the nose at first. But swirl it vigorously and be rewarded with layers of cassis, blackberry and black pepper. Full bodied, rich and tannic, its blueberry and cassis fruit lingers on the long, mouthwatering finish. Drink 2015–2025. | Persia | 93 | 30 | Rhône Valley | Ventoux | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Domaine de Fondrèche 2009 Persia Red (Ventoux) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Domaine de Fondrèche |
| 3836 | 3835 | Italy | Here's a classically crafted selection, with a lovely floral and earthy fragrance. The palate shows dark-plum and black-cherry flavors laced with white pepper, mint and balsamic accents. While it has tame acidity, it's still tightly wound and needs just a few years to soften and develop additional complexity; drink after 2015. Vi Wines, J & J Importers. | | 93 | 22 | Tuscany | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Antico Colle 2010 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano | Sangiovese | Antico Colle |
| 3837 | 3836 | Portugal | VV refers to the old vines that are at the heart of this impressive wine. It has great concentration both from the richly structured fruit and tannins. New wood comes through richly on this powerhouse of texture and density. Give the wine at least six years to mature. | Quinta da Manoella VV | 93 | 100 | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Wine & Soul 2010 Quinta da Manoella VV Red (Douro) | Portuguese Red | Wine & Soul |
| 3838 | 3837 | Italy | Floral and black fruit aromas are punctuated by spicy notes on the nose of this wine. The delicious palate delivers juicy black-cherry, white pepper, mint and sage along with big but ripe tannins and edgy acidity. Give it a few more years to fully develop. Drink 2015–2020. | | 93 | 25 | Tuscany | Chianti Classico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Istine 2010 Chianti Classico | Red Blend | Istine |
| 3839 | 3838 | France | An opulent feeling Riesling, full of peach and pineapple flavors. It's ripe, full in the mouth and textured, its richness masking the dryness of the fruit and the acidity. It could age a few more years—give it 2–4. | Schlossberg Grand Cru | 93 | 24 | Alsace | Alsace | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Joseph Fritsch 2010 Schlossberg Grand Cru Riesling (Alsace) | Riesling | Joseph Fritsch |
| 3840 | 3839 | US | Retro makes one of the best, most consistent Petite Sirahs in California. Even though they used to source their fruit from Howell Mountain and this bottling now is from Pope Valley and Calistoga, it still shows the same qualities of complex interest based on impeccable winemaking. It's an amazing wine, dry, full-bodied and tannic, with a complex range of berries, currants, herbs and white pepper. Truly a Petite Sirah for Cabernet lovers. Drink now–2020. | | 93 | 32 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Retro 2009 Petite Sirah (Napa Valley) | Petite Sirah | Retro |