| 361 | 360 | Australia | Bacon and tapenade elements merge easily on the nose, followed by a wine that's full bodied and creamy textured on the palate. This is dark and meaty in profile, yet not heavy or cooked, with a long, harmonious finish. Drink now–2030. | Descendant | 95 | 125 | South Australia | Barossa Valley | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Torbreck 2012 Descendant Shiraz-Viognier (Barossa Valley) | Shiraz-Viognier | Torbreck |
| 362 | 361 | Italy | Enticing scents of ripe berry, underbrush, grilled herb and eucalyptus mingle together along with an underlying fragrance of rose petal. Elegant and fresh, the impeccably balanced palate delivers tart red cherry, cake spice, white pepper and mineral nuances alongside polished tannins. Drink 2018–2028. | Simposio | 95 | 60 | Piedmont | Barolo | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Bel Colle 2012 Simposio (Barolo) | Nebbiolo | Bel Colle |
| 363 | 362 | US | As impressive as the woman—a pioneer in the Napa Valley—was herself, this 100% varietal wine from the estate property high atop Diamond Mountain is powerfully elegant, intense yet refined. It begins with a high-toned, graceful entry that's rich in blueberry and chocolate, the oak smooth and integrated, with a suggestion of hand-rolled tobacco. Drink now through 2022. | Jamie | 95 | 200 | California | Diamond Mountain District | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | J. Davies 2012 Jamie Cabernet Sauvignon (Diamond Mountain District) | Cabernet Sauvignon | J. Davies |
| 364 | 363 | France | This is an opulent wine from one of the fabled series of white Grand Crus. Along with generous yellow fruits and ripe citrus, it has weight and gravitas. Spice from the wood fills things out even more, giving the wine its balance, its intensity and its future. Drink from 2022. | | 95 | 380 | Burgundy | Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Louis Latour 2014 Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet | Chardonnay | Louis Latour |
| 365 | 364 | US | For 2014, the Weber is the star of a very fine Winderlea lineup. Dark and deeply concentrated, it's jammed with black cherry fruit, annotated with anise and showing a hint of gunmetal. The tannins are ripe and taste of clean earth. This is a fine candidate for aging. Drink now through 2030. | Weber Vineyard | 95 | 48 | Oregon | Dundee Hills | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Winderlea 2014 Weber Vineyard Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills) | Pinot Noir | Winderlea |
| 366 | 365 | Australia | The Taylor family selected Clare Valley for its Cabernet affinity, but this Shiraz is a knockout. Yes, it's oaky—full of menthol, vanilla and toasted coconut—but there's just enough black cherry and plum fruit to support the wood. It's a plush, full-bodied wine with immense appeal, for drinking now–2025. | St. Andrews Single Vineyard Release | 95 | 60 | South Australia | Clare Valley | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Wakefield 2013 St. Andrews Single Vineyard Release Shiraz (Clare Valley) | Shiraz | Wakefield |
| 367 | 366 | Italy | This spends 12 months in oak and it shows: It offers aromas of liquid smoke and flavors of brown sugar, honey and caramel. The fruit is subdued, leaving the emphasis on the oak and mineral components. Try with rich but delicately flavored fish dishes or mild chèvres. | Vorberg | 88 | 21 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Cantina Terlano 2000 Vorberg Pinot Bianco (Alto Adige) | Pinot Bianco | Cantina Terlano |
| 368 | 367 | Chile | Aromas of mint, berry syrup and dense, lemony oak lay a good foundation for the heavy black fruit that comes on the palate atop a plush carpet of toasty, fresh-grained wood. The finish is round, tasty and mouthfilling, while overall the wine seems to dance due to popping acidity. This is Carmenère with a vital streak. | Reserva de la Familia | 88 | 10 | Maipo Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | De Martino 1999 Reserva de la Familia Carmenère (Maipo Valley) | Carmenère | De Martino |
| 369 | 368 | Italy | A plump, juicy mouthful of citrusy fruit, worth trying with grilled or broiled seafood. The zesty lime aromas broaden out on the palate to include orange and tangerine flavors, making it tart but not too tart. Best Buy. | | 88 | 11 | Veneto | Bianco di Custoza | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Montresor 2001 Bianco di Custoza | Garganega | Montresor |
| 370 | 369 | Italy | This medium-weight wine flows effortlessly from start to finish, blending aromas of smoke and nuts with a citrusy core. Picks up savory nutty, cheesy notes (like a good Gruyère) on the long finish. | | 88 | 21 | Northeastern Italy | Friuli | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Ronco del Gelso 1999 Chardonnay (Friuli) | Chardonnay | Ronco del Gelso |
| 371 | 370 | US | Mint again, with earth and tobacco; one taster found traces of bell pepper. Coffee and brown sugar further soften a supple, mature mouthfeel. Drink now. | Cherryblock Vineyard | 88 | 160 | California | Sonoma Valley | Sonoma | | | Sebastiani 1991 Cherryblock Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Sebastiani |
| 372 | 371 | Italy | Fragrant, aromatic, grassy aromas give way to fresh, crisp, green fruit and gooseberry flavors. Finishes lively and vibrant. | Castel Ringberg | 88 | 23 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Elena Walch 2002 Castel Ringberg Sauvignon Blanc (Alto Adige) | Sauvignon Blanc | Elena Walch |
| 373 | 372 | Italy | A fresh, crisp style of Soave, brimming with green plum and light acidity. It has concentration and a light touch in equal measure. | Classico | 88 | 10 | Veneto | Soave | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Gini 2002 Classico (Soave) | White Blend | Gini |
| 374 | 373 | Italy | Crisp, green, grassy wine with fresh acidity and herbeceous character. It is very New World with its tropical flavors and open, forward fruit. | I Fiori del Borgo | 88 | 15 | Northeastern Italy | Collio | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Borgo Conventi 2002 I Fiori del Borgo Sauvignon Blanc (Collio) | Sauvignon Blanc | Borgo Conventi |
| 375 | 374 | US | An irresistibly drinkable white wine, filled with the juiciest flavors of citrus fruits, fig, melon and peach, and just the tiniest bit sweet. Crisp acidity cleanses the palate and leaves it feeling minty fresh on the long, spicy finish. | Kathleen's Vineyard | 88 | 19 | California | Mendocino County | | | | Ceago Vinegarden 2001 Kathleen's Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc (Mendocino County) | Sauvignon Blanc | Ceago Vinegarden |
| 376 | 375 | Italy | A soft, ripe wine that manages to showcase tobacco, earth and black cherry flavors in a relatively lightweight format, finishing long and tart. | Vino in Musica | 88 | 40 | Tuscany | Toscana | | | | Valiano 1997 Vino in Musica Sangiovese (Toscana) | Sangiovese | Valiano |
| 377 | 376 | Italy | A well-judged, well-structured wine that balances fresh, crisp and light fruit against flavors of peaches, almonds and cinnamon. It will be better in two or three years' time. | Zuc de Volpe | 88 | 18 | Northeastern Italy | Colli Orientali del Friuli | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Volpe Pasini 2002 Zuc de Volpe Pinot Grigio (Colli Orientali del Friuli) | Pinot Grigio | Volpe Pasini |
| 378 | 377 | Greece | A fresh, tangy, vibrant wine that has ripe green plum and apple flavors alongside a layer of full, forward fruit. | Vigneto Massoni | 88 | | Naoussa | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Zenato 2001 Vigneto Massoni White (Naoussa) | White Blend | Zenato |
| 379 | 378 | Mexico | The color is appropriately light, the aromas appropriately floral and rose-like. Fleshy cherry flavors are balanced by a helping of greens and flowers. Light and elegant. Who would've thought Nebbiolo like this could come from Mexico? | Private Reserve | 88 | 18 | Valle de Guadalupe | | | | | L.A. Cetto 1996 Private Reserve Nebbiolo (Valle de Guadalupe) | Nebbiolo | L.A. Cetto |
| 380 | 379 | Italy | This blend of Chardonnay, Nosiola and Pinot Bianco offers up apples and cream on the nose, along with flavors of peach and citrus. It's a comfortable mix of fruit that finishes lively and fresh, making it a fine apéritif. | Bianco dei Sorni | 88 | 15 | Northeastern Italy | Trentino | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | La Vis 2001 Bianco dei Sorni White (Trentino) | White Blend | La Vis |
| 381 | 380 | Chile | At first this is aggressive, with an aromatic note of wet dog along with blueberries. But soon it finds its legs and opens to display chocolate, espresso and a big batch of black plum and blackberry. The finish has full tannins and some coffee-like flavor. Currently it's wall-to-wall big, but it should settle down in no time and become a good red to drink on any occasion. | Estate Bottled | 88 | 12 | Rapel Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Lapostolle 2002 Estate Bottled Merlot (Rapel Valley) | Merlot | Lapostolle |
| 382 | 381 | Italy | It's testament to this wine's balance that it remains so alive and fresh long after many other Biancos have faded. Intensely mineral aromas mix with notes of smoke and fresh apples; the flavors are earthy and hint at mineral oil. Long on the finish. Best Buy. | Vigne Alte | 88 | 11 | Veneto | Bianco di Custoza | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Fratelli Zeni 2000 Vigne Alte (Bianco di Custoza) | White Blend | Fratelli Zeni |
| 383 | 382 | Chile | With its herbal, traditional aromas, this New World Cabernet could impersonate and Old World model. The palate is tight and firm, with lively tannins and bracing acids. The flavors run toward plum and chocolate, and there's a bitter hint on the back palate. The finish is plummy and dark. | Estate Grown Reserve | 88 | 15 | Maipo Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Carmen 2000 Estate Grown Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Maipo Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Carmen |
| 384 | 383 | Italy | This lovely Chardonnay has just the right blend of juicy peaches and subtle herbs and flowers to make it easy to drink, yet interesting enough to hold your attention. Finishes long and mouthwatering. | Vigneto Santa Cecilia | 88 | 9 | Veneto | Valdadige | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Tommasi 2001 Vigneto Santa Cecilia Chardonnay (Valdadige) | Chardonnay | Tommasi |
| 385 | 384 | Italy | Aromas of roses, pepper and spices make this an enticing wine. On the palate, it is ripe, soft, full-bodied and rich, lacking acidity, but otherwise classic Gewürztraminer. | Sanct Valentin | 88 | 30 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | San Michele Eppan 2002 Sanct Valentin Gewürztraminer (Alto Adige) | Gewürztraminer | San Michele Eppan |
| 386 | 385 | US | Richly textured, viscous but with good acidty for balance. The wine shows pretty melon, citrus, herb, grass, peach and spice flavors and features a mineral edge that is fresh and clean at the end. | | 88 | 18 | California | Rutherford | Napa | | | Vinoce 2001 Sauvignon Blanc (Rutherford) | Sauvignon Blanc | Vinoce |
| 387 | 386 | US | A first-rate wine, with well-ripened flavors of blackberries, espresso, cola, tea, and bitter chocolate, but made more interesting by fresh acidity not often seen in today's better Merlots. This cool-climate wine also has sturdy tannins that suggest mid-term aging. | Windacre Vineyard | 88 | 34 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | | | Merriam 2000 Windacre Vineyard Merlot (Russian River Valley) | Merlot | Merriam |
| 388 | 387 | US | A great and versatile food wine. Its polished flavors of lime, fig and apricot are drizzled with Oriental spices and smoky oak. One of California's most consistent wines, and rich enough to stand in for Chardonnay. | Reserve Fume | 88 | 17 | California | Alexander Valley | Sonoma | | | Murphy-Goode 2000 Reserve Fume Sauvignon Blanc (Alexander Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Murphy-Goode |
| 389 | 388 | US | Delicate and complex, a cool climate wine with a mixture of ripe cherry flavors and leaner ones of tobacco, tomato skin, and cranberry. Bone dry with excellent acidity, this somewhat tart wine is well made, and may be an ager. | Paragon Vineyard | 88 | 25 | California | Edna Valley | Central Coast | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Kynsi 1999 Paragon Vineyard Pinot Noir (Edna Valley) | Pinot Noir | Kynsi |
| 390 | 389 | Italy | A blend of grapes, so maybe it is not surprising that the aromas and flavors are a blend: melons, pears and limes, all presented with great freshness and verve alongside a rich texture. Editors' Choice. | Terlano Classico | 88 | 15 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Cantina Terlano 2002 Terlano Classico White (Alto Adige) | White Blend | Cantina Terlano |