| 38682 | 38681 | France | Rich fruit is boosted by the wood aging. Together they give a ripe wine full of acidity and juicy yellow fruits at the same time. It's a delicious wine, smooth while lined with acidity. The wood flavors sustain it, and it should be ready to drink from 2016. | | 92 | 30 | Burgundy | Pouilly-Fuissé | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine du Chalet Pouilly 2013 Pouilly-Fuissé | Chardonnay | Domaine du Chalet Pouilly |
| 38683 | 38682 | US | The third release from this vineyard, this wine is juicy in fruit, tar and leathery tannins, a mix of raspberry, cassis and dark chocolate. From a dry-farmed site, with a small percentage of Petite Sirah, it was given less than a year in American oak and offers a taste of sweet tobacco on the finish. Drink now through 2020. | Korte Ranch Vineyard | 92 | 37 | California | St. Helena | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Elyse 2012 Korte Ranch Vineyard Zinfandel (St. Helena) | Zinfandel | Elyse |
| 38684 | 38683 | Italy | Here's a savory, focused red made with 80% Nebbiolo, 10% Croatina and 10% Vespolina that opens with aromas of dark berry, tilled soil and crushed aromatic herb. The delineated palate offers black cherry, ripe raspberry, white pepper, anise and sage alongside firm but polished tannins. It shows depth and breeding. Drink through 2025. | | 92 | 30 | Piedmont | Bramaterra | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Colombera & Garella 2011 Bramaterra | Red Blend | Colombera & Garella |
| 38685 | 38684 | Italy | Aromas of ripe plum, dark berry, violet, baking spice, leather and tilled earth all come together in the glass. The juicy, structured palate doles out crushed black cherry, anise, ground pepper, tobacco and a hint of chopped herb. It boasts a great depth of flavors and fruit purity, while firm, velvety tannins give it an almost creamy mouthfeel. Drink 2018–2027. | Lecinquevigne | 92 | 48 | Piedmont | Barolo | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Damilano 2011 Lecinquevigne (Barolo) | Nebbiolo | Damilano |
| 38686 | 38685 | France | This wine is textured and tight with delicious, refreshing acidity that is softened by a round vanilla edge. It is still young, still developing its balance and rich, honeyed fruit character. Drink this rich and stylish wine from 2017. | Vaillons Premier Cru | 92 | 32 | Burgundy | Chablis | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Jean-Paul et Benoît Droin 2013 Vaillons Premier Cru (Chablis) | Chardonnay | Domaine Jean-Paul et Benoît Droin |
| 38687 | 38686 | France | With noticeable wood flavors, this sophisticated wine is smooth, rich and creamy. It has enough fruit to sustain all this toast, giving a wine that has a fresh line that runs right through it, passing apples and fresh apricots on the way. Drink from 2016. | Domaine Beranger | 92 | 40 | Burgundy | Pouilly-Fuissé | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Georges Duboeuf 2013 Domaine Beranger (Pouilly-Fuissé) | Chardonnay | Georges Duboeuf |
| 38688 | 38687 | Italy | Aromas of dark berry, licorice and chopped herb lead the nose. The structured palate offers red and black cherry, clove, tobacco and a hint of orange zest alongside firm, ripe tannins. Drink 2018–2024. | Rabajà | 92 | 55 | Piedmont | Barbaresco | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Giuseppe Cortese 2012 Rabajà (Barbaresco) | Nebbiolo | Giuseppe Cortese |
| 38689 | 38688 | Australia | The quality of wines emerging from the partnership of Italian winemaking consultant Alberto Antonini, Australian viticulturist Mark Walpole and U.K.-based Master of Wine David Gleave is impressive. This Shiraz boasts complex aromas of campfire, cracked pepper and cassis married to ample weight and firm, yet silky, texture. The balance is spot-on, being neither too heavy nor too light, with a crisp, long finish. Drink now–2020, possibly beyond. | | 92 | 40 | Victoria | Heathcote | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Greenstone 2012 Shiraz (Heathcote) | Shiraz | Greenstone |
| 38671 | 38670 | Argentina | Broad, woody, buttery aromas blend with blackberry, cassis and grapy notes on a full-force bouquet. This Uco Valley Malbec is lush, fruity and chunky in feel, with ripe, spicy, earthy flavors of blackberry and fresh herbs. A long, woody, toasty finish confirms high quality, length and power; drink through 2022. | Aluvional Altamira | 92 | 90 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Zuccardi 2012 Aluvional Altamira Malbec (Mendoza) | Malbec | Zuccardi |
| 38690 | 38689 | Portugal | An oak-aged wine that is rich and structured as well as brilliant in its fruitiness, this has a solid core of dark tannins that give weight and density. The end, with its fresh acidity, has a lift as well as promise of further aging. Drink from 2016 and until 2022. Brothers António and Edmar Monteiro created 1912 Winemakers based on Quinta de São Bernardo vineyards first planted by the family in 1912. | Piorro Reserva | 92 | | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | 1912 Winemakers 2009 Piorro Reserva Red (Douro) | Portuguese Red | 1912 Winemakers |
| 38691 | 38690 | Italy | This opens with a subtle, refined fragrance of perfumed berry, rose, violet and a whiff of sweet baking spice. On the palate, notes of roasted herb, tobacco and white pepper add depth to the core of ripe dark cherry and crushed raspberry. Bracing but refined tannins provide the framework and need time to unwind. | Basarin | 92 | 38 | Piedmont | Barbaresco | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Adriano Marco & Vittorio 2012 Basarin (Barbaresco) | Nebbiolo | Adriano Marco & Vittorio |
| 38692 | 38691 | France | Wood and spice, as well as ripe fruit, come together in this generous wine. It does have a tight texture that will soften as it ages. What is so attractive at the moment are the beautiful acidity and crisp apple favors. It's a wine with good aging potential, so drink from 2018. | | 92 | | Burgundy | Chassagne-Montrachet | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Alex Gambal 2013 Chassagne-Montrachet | Chardonnay | Alex Gambal |
| 38693 | 38692 | US | Rich, balanced and complex, this offers lots of drinking pleasure. Aromas are lightly earthy and smoky, while flavors are full, layered, ripe but subtle enough to require more and more sips. The mouthfeel is the ideal combination of smooth juiciness supported by lots of fine tannins to give it a palate-cleansing effect. | | 92 | 32 | California | Calaveras County | Sierra Foothills | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Allegorie 2012 Tempranillo (Calaveras County) | Tempranillo | Allegorie |
| 38694 | 38693 | Portugal | Made using skin contact to give extra intensity to the fruit flavor and structure, this is a ripe and full wine. It has creamed apple and pineapple flavors, with tangy acidity that bursts like berries on the palate. Drink this impressive wine from late 2016. | Contacto | 92 | | Vinho Verde | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Anselmo Mendes 2014 Contacto Alvarinho (Vinho Verde) | Alvarinho | Anselmo Mendes |
| 38695 | 38694 | Italy | This 100% Vermentino opens with heady scents of Spanish broom, white wild flower, lemon blossom and citrus. The vibrant, savory palate boasts a pristine fruit purity, doling out juicy nectarine, ripe pear, lemon zest and mineral alongside refreshing acidity. | Merì | 92 | 20 | Sicily & Sardinia | Vermentino di Sardegna | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Argiolas 2014 Merì (Vermentino di Sardegna) | Vermentino | Argiolas |
| 38672 | 38671 | France | This wine is ripe, with a warm, yellow fruit character. It is bright and poised, elegant and sophisticated. Acidity shoots through the richness, bringing a strong citrus element. Sunny in character, it will still age; drink from late 2016. | | 92 | 23 | Burgundy | Pouilly-Fuissé | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Albert Bichot 2013 Pouilly-Fuissé | Chardonnay | Albert Bichot |
| 38673 | 38672 | US | Classy in cherry-berry crumble and vanilla, this wine then expands into sophisticated bursts of white pepper, cinnamon and violets. Elegant and intriguing, it offers balance amidst bold flavor, finishing smooth and velvety. | | 92 | 25 | California | Dry Creek Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Artezin 2012 Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley) | Zinfandel | Artezin |
| 38674 | 38673 | US | A deep yellow-gold color and rich aromas of fig, marzipan and pear indicate this will be a concentrated, full-bodied wine, which it is. Flavors layer peach, pear and toasted almond. The texture is very creamy and smooth, and the finish lingers a long time. It's a great example in the full-bore mode. | | 92 | 30 | California | El Dorado | Sierra Foothills | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Baiocchi Wines 2013 Viognier (El Dorado) | Viognier | Baiocchi Wines |
| 38675 | 38674 | US | A study of the darker side of the grape from Josh Baker and Matt Brain, this shows black cherry, olallieberry, sarsaparilla and black pepper on the nose. The palate is also unctuous with black licorice, black cherry and cola, with eucalyptus and sage spices adding excellent complexity. | Escolle VIneyard | 92 | 44 | California | Santa Lucia Highlands | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Baker & Brain 2012 Escolle VIneyard Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands) | Pinot Noir | Baker & Brain |
| 38676 | 38675 | Argentina | Condensed aromas of blackberry, black plum, licorice and marzipan cover both the dark and sweet sides of what full-force Malbec can offer. This feels wide, grabby and spongy, while rich blackberry flavors fold in herbal offsets and sweet prune notes. This feels a bit tartaric and gappy on the finish, but overall it's an excellent Malbec to drink through 2021. | | 92 | 50 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bodega Cuarto Dominio 2012 Malbec (Mendoza) | Malbec | Bodega Cuarto Dominio |
| 38677 | 38676 | Argentina | Early on this shows edgy, minty aromas of toasty oak, but then plum, wild berry, warm dust and malty notes settle in. Chunky, grapy weight makes for a full, broad palate, while baked berry and savory meat flavors end dark, potent and satisfying. Drink through 2030. | Monteagrelo | 92 | 27 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bressia 2012 Monteagrelo Cabernet Franc (Mendoza) | Cabernet Franc | Bressia |
| 38678 | 38677 | Italy | Ripe and robust, this opens with aromas of ripe berry, pressed rose, cake spice and a balsamic note. The juicy, generous palate delivers fleshy wild cherry, crushed raspberry, cinnamon, licorice, white pepper and tobacco alongside big chewy tannins and the warmth of alcohol. | Pittatore | 92 | 54 | Piedmont | Barolo | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Bric Cenciurio 2011 Pittatore (Barolo) | Nebbiolo | Bric Cenciurio |
| 38679 | 38678 | Italy | Made with very old, ungrafted vines, this intense wine opens with aromas of toast, leather, espresso, ripe blackberry, spice and tobacco. The concentrated palate delivers ripe black cherry, dried plum, clove, leather and licorice alongside solid tannins and the warmth of alcohol. | Terre Brune | 92 | 67 | Sicily & Sardinia | Carignano del Sulcis | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Cantina Santadi 2010 Terre Brune (Carignano del Sulcis) | Red Blend | Cantina Santadi |
| 38680 | 38679 | US | This wine spent three months in 38% new French oak, which softens and adds a bit of barrel-induced richness to the mouthfeel. It remains a fascinating mix of flower and citrus, with lightly-buttered toast and a lush, lemon-custard flavor. | Reserve | 92 | 50 | Oregon | Applegate Valley | Southern Oregon | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Cowhorn 2013 Reserve Viognier (Applegate Valley) | Viognier | Cowhorn |
| 38681 | 38680 | Portugal | Produced from vines in the heart of Dão, just south of Viseu, this is a rich, ripely tropical wine. It has a great perfume from the Malvasia Fina in the blend, along with fresher acidity. Generous and full in the mouth, it is delicious and ready to drink now. | Paço dos Cunhas de Santar Vinha Contador | 92 | 37 | Dão | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Dão Sul 2013 Paço dos Cunhas de Santar Vinha Contador White (Dão) | Portuguese White | Dão Sul |
| 38696 | 38695 | Italy | This opens with earthy aromas of scorched topsoil, game, truffle and a whiff of cured meat. The palate offers succulent red berry, cake spice, grilled herb and tobacco alongside a backbone of bracing tannins and brisk acidity. | Marcarini | 92 | | Piedmont | Barbaresco | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Ca' del Baio 2012 Marcarini (Barbaresco) | Nebbiolo | Ca' del Baio |
| 38697 | 38696 | Argentina | Violet and floral boysenberry aromas show earthiness and leather after airing. This feels supple and deep, with just enough acidic lift. Toasty, blackened cassis and blueberry flavors show a hint of bacon, while toast, spice and chocolate flavors grace a solid finish. Drink through 2024. | | 92 | 35 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Capataz 2012 Malbec (Mendoza) | Malbec | Capataz |
| 38698 | 38697 | US | Complex and generous on the palate, this vineyard-designated varietal is surprisingly light and bright in spirit, ethereal even, offering aromas of black pepper, violets and gunpowder, hard to figure out but inviting nonetheless. On the palate, juicy plum and dark cherry provide an exuberant edge. | Rossi Ranch | 92 | 38 | California | Sonoma Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Carlisle 2013 Rossi Ranch Grenache (Sonoma Valley) | Grenache | Carlisle |
| 38699 | 38698 | France | A fresh, lemon-scented wine, with white flower aromas and soft, crisp lime flavors. The wine has some softness as well as an attractive zesty finish. Screwcap. | La Côte Blanche | 84 | | Burgundy | Mâcon-Villages | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Cave de Lugny 2010 La Côte Blanche (Mâcon-Villages) | Chardonnay | Cave de Lugny |
| 38700 | 38699 | Italy | Famiglia Cielo (a Sicilian blend of 80% Nero d'Avola and 20% Syrah) opens with simple fruit tones and a touch of burnt toast or roasted almond. The Syrah component adds some extra density and richness to the finish. | Famiglia Cielo | 84 | | Sicily & Sardinia | Sicilia | | | | Cielo e Terra 2009 Famiglia Cielo Red (Sicilia) | Red Blend | Cielo e Terra |