| 39661 | 39660 | US | Acorn has produced one of their best bottlings ever. The wine is drily crisp and tannic, but rich and supple, with cassis, cherry and carob flavors that have an earthy, mushroom and tobacco grounding. The wine contains smaller amounts of at least 10 other varieties, in the manner of an old field blend. | Alegria Vineyards Heritage Vines | 91 | 34 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | | | Acorn 2005 Alegria Vineyards Heritage Vines Zinfandel (Russian River Valley) | Zinfandel | Acorn |
| 39662 | 39661 | US | This vineyard has been the source of a string of rich, complex, classic Zins from Bella, and the '05 is the best yet. It's a big, lusty wine whose volume is pumped up with a dose of Petite Sirah. The flavors run toward blackberries, boysenberries, plums, coffee, carob and Asian spices. | Big River Ranch | 91 | 36 | California | Alexander Valley | Sonoma | | | Bella 2005 Big River Ranch Zinfandel (Alexander Valley) | Zinfandel | Bella |
| 39663 | 39662 | Portugal | Structured, complex wine that is only just beginning to hint at considerable depth of powerful, rich flavors. The structure is dry, a little lean, but with dense tannins. The fruit, rich plums and stone fruits is just coming through. Age for 10 years. | Quinta do Panascal | 91 | 50 | Port | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Fonseca 2005 Quinta do Panascal (Port) | Port | Fonseca |
| 39664 | 39663 | Chile | Rich, succulent and exotic, this Syrah captures the appealing spice and leather notes that are capable of accenting any good red wine. Alongside there's immense black fruit flavors and an underbelly of oaky coffee and mocha. A touch narrow and short on the finish. | Floresta Alto | 91 | 45 | Maipo Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Santa Rita 2004 Floresta Alto Syrah (Maipo Valley) | Syrah | Santa Rita |
| 39665 | 39664 | US | Among all eight of the winery's current Rieslings, this was the least accessible upon opening. With ample breathing time it began to show more aromatics, with flavors of orange and pear in a nicely concentrated, well-balanced package. This is the one to decant! | Coast Range Estate | 93 | 28 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Trisaetum 2014 Coast Range Estate Riesling | Riesling | Trisaetum |
| 39666 | 39665 | Italy | Red berry, baking spice and grilled herb aromas lead the nose. The taut palate doles out succulent black cherry, raspberry, licorice and a mint note alongside firm but polished tannins. Give this time to open up and unwind. Drink 2017–2024. | Gallina | 93 | 45 | Piedmont | Barbaresco | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Ugo Lequio 2012 Gallina (Barbaresco) | Nebbiolo | Ugo Lequio |
| 39667 | 39666 | Italy | Mint, menthol, leather and wild berry aromas unfold in the glass, accompanied by a whiff of forest floor. The elegantly structured palate offers sour cherry, crushed raspberry, anise, white pepper and graphite alongside assertive but refined tannins and nervous acidity. Give this time to unwind and come together. Drink 2017–2030. | | 93 | 32 | Piedmont | Gattinara | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Vallana 2005 Gattinara | Nebbiolo | Vallana |
| 39668 | 39667 | US | Brewer Cris Carter, who works at Golden Road Brewery in Los Angeles, also makes stunning wines, in this case from John Sebastian Vineyard, showing a lush cherry-vanilla nose that's tightened with iron, iodine and earth. It's soft on the palate, with violet and rose petal florals and plum-skin tartness in the midpalate. | | 93 | 35 | California | Sta. Rita Hills | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Weatherborne 2013 Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills) | Pinot Noir | Weatherborne |
| 39669 | 39668 | Argentina | A lightly charred, foresty nose includes aromas of blackberry, cassis, hard spices, licorice and leather. This is lively but balanced in terms of feel, with richness and raciness playing off each other. Flavors of baked black fruits, peppery spice and licorice finish dark, long and bright, with juicy acidity that will keep this healthy for years to come. Drink through 2024. | Los Membrillos | 93 | 120 | Mendoza Province | La Consulta | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Zuccardi 2012 Los Membrillos Cabernet Sauvignon (La Consulta) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Zuccardi |
| 39670 | 39669 | Germany | Rich, ripe bramble and berry notes penetrate deeply in this silky, supple Pinot Noir. It's intensely concentrated, but brightened by a shimmering streak of acidity and fresh herbal tones. A complex, impeccably balanced wine, it finishes long with a kiss of delicate tannins. | B | 93 | 42 | Pfalz | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Friedrich Becker 2011 B Pinot Noir (Pfalz) | Pinot Noir | Friedrich Becker |
| 39671 | 39670 | France | This rich, rounded wine shows ripe yellow fruits, pineapple flavors and a texture that just hints at minerality. All this rich fruit is so generously balanced with acidity and a juicy, fruity and fresh aftertaste. At the same time, the wine has weight, depth of flavor and a background structure that will allow it to age. Drink from 2018. | Bougros Grand Cru | 93 | | Burgundy | Chablis | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Jean-Marc Brocard 2013 Bougros Grand Cru (Chablis) | Chardonnay | Jean-Marc Brocard |
| 39672 | 39671 | US | This top-tier vineyard delivers gorgeous flavors. Big, juicy, rich and round, it piles on the fruit flavors—apples, pears, white peaches and lemons. All are balanced against each other and the supporting, natural acidity, finished with a frame of new-oak toast. Drink 2016 to 2028. | Freedom Hill Vineyard | 93 | 65 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Lange 2014 Freedom Hill Vineyard Chardonnay (Willamette Valley) | Chardonnay | Lange |
| 39673 | 39672 | Italy | This classic Barolo opens with aromas of ripe dark berry, forest floor and a balsamic note. On the palate, clove, pepper and licorice back up a core of crushed black cherry and raspberry. It's young but already remarkably well balanced, with tightly knit, refined tannins and nervous acidity. Drink 2019–2029. | Parussi | 93 | 99 | Piedmont | Barolo | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Massolino 2011 Parussi (Barolo) | Nebbiolo | Massolino |
| 39674 | 39673 | Morocco | Aromas of black cherry, espresso bean and white chocolate tease the palate in this Moroccan blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 10% Syrah. Brightness reigns despite powerful tannins, and flavors of black cherry, rhubarb, jalapeño, coriander seed, vanilla and citrus zest are a pleasure on the tongue. | Médaillon | 93 | 18 | Zenata | | | Mike DeSimone | @worldwineguys | Ouled Thaleb 2012 Médaillon Red (Zenata) | Red Blend | Ouled Thaleb |
| 39675 | 39674 | Italy | Made with wild yeasts, this gorgeous, unfiltered wine delivers intense flavors of ripe pear, juicy green apple, mineral, wild fennel and thyme. Fresh acidity brightens the creamy texture. | Stellato Nature | 93 | | Sicily & Sardinia | Vermentino di Sardegna | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Pala 2014 Stellato Nature (Vermentino di Sardegna) | Vermentino | Pala |
| 39676 | 39675 | France | This wine is rich, with great fruitiness and a good sense of structure. It has weight, with plenty of full yellow and fresh pear flavors cut by intense acidity. Well balanced, rich and dense, it will age although it can be drunk from the end of 2015. | Aux Bouthières | 93 | | Burgundy | Pouilly-Fuissé | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Pascal Rollet 2013 Aux Bouthières (Pouilly-Fuissé) | Chardonnay | Pascal Rollet |
| 39677 | 39676 | Germany | A steely edge sharpens this perfumed, blossomy Riesling full of ripe white peach and apricot flavors. Dry in style, it's rich and weighty on the palate with a penetrating, powerful finish. Drinks beautifully now, but likely to improve through at least 2021. | Vom Roten Schiefer | 93 | 39 | Nahe | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Prinz Salm 2013 Vom Roten Schiefer Riesling (Nahe) | Riesling | Prinz Salm |
| 39678 | 39677 | Portugal | Made from an old vineyard with schist soil, this fine wine is rich and full. It has style though, the tannins of the Baga restraining the texture and giving a fresh lift at the end. The dusty tannins and the perfumed acidity both speak to aging. Drink from 2018. | Vinhas Velhas de Santa Maria | 93 | 60 | Beira Atlantico | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta de Foz de Arouce 2011 Vinhas Velhas de Santa Maria Baga (Beira Atlantico) | Baga | Quinta de Foz de Arouce |
| 39679 | 39678 | France | An elegant wine, this is a blend of vines from both the cool and the warm side of the vineyard. It is soft with ripe mango as well as sliced apple freshness. The texture is already well integrated, both tight and mineral on one side and rich on the other. Drink from 2018. | Les Preuses Grand Cru | 93 | 110 | Burgundy | Chablis | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | William Fèvre 2013 Les Preuses Grand Cru (Chablis) | Chardonnay | William Fèvre |
| 39680 | 39679 | US | This block-designation wine from the tip of the appellation shows an extremely spicy nose of incense and concentrated hibiscus. It proves rather light on the palate, yet bounces with the flavors of rose petals and violets, emerging into black pepper, clove and cinnamon. It's lean yet bountiful with intrigue. | Arena Block | 93 | 44 | California | Santa Cruz Mountains | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Wrights Station 2012 Arena Block Pinot Noir (Santa Cruz Mountains) | Pinot Noir | Wrights Station |
| 39681 | 39680 | Italy | Aromas of underbrush, scorched earth, game, woodland berry and a balsamic note lead the nose. The youthful, tightly wound palate offers black cherry, crushed raspberry, anise, chopped herb, clove and tobacco alongside firm, noble tannins and bright acidity. Oliver McCrum Wines and Petit Pois. | | 93 | 48 | Piedmont | Barolo | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Anna Maria Abbona 2011 Barolo | Nebbiolo | Anna Maria Abbona |
| 39682 | 39681 | Italy | Dried rose petal, underbrush, leather, and a balsamic note are just some of the scents you'll find on this firm, well-structured red. On the palate, licorice, clove and crushed herb accent the core of crushed black cherry while velvety tannins and fresh acidity provide the framework. Drink 2018–2028. | Sorano | 93 | 60 | Piedmont | Barolo | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Ascheri 2011 Sorano (Barolo) | Nebbiolo | Ascheri |
| 39683 | 39682 | Italy | This boasts alluring aromas of pressed rose, perfumed berry, baking spice and a balsamic note. The elegantly structured palate is still young but already expresses bright red cherry, crushed raspberry, licorice, menthol and chopped herb. Firm, polished tannins and fresh acidity provide the framework. | Bricco Fiasco | 93 | 85 | Piedmont | Barolo | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Azelia 2011 Bricco Fiasco (Barolo) | Nebbiolo | Azelia |
| 39684 | 39683 | Australia | This is full bodied yet firmly structured, built to enjoy now or age through at least 2025. Ample cedary oak notes frame blueberry fruit and peppery spice. This is tight but still enjoyable, ending in a lengthy crescendo of dusty tannins. | Basket Pressed Amery Vineyard | 93 | 40 | South Australia | McLaren Vale | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Kay Brothers 2012 Basket Pressed Amery Vineyard Shiraz (McLaren Vale) | Shiraz | Kay Brothers |
| 39685 | 39684 | Argentina | A combination of char, licorice, blackberry and cassis aromas is about as complete and pleasing as it gets for Malbec. This doesn't lose it in the mouth, where things are firm and true, with solid tannins. Charred flavors carry onto the flavor profile along with blackberry and hickory smoke, while the finish is toasty, chocolaty and spicy. Drink through 2021. | Gran Reserva | 93 | 60 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Cicchitti 2012 Gran Reserva Malbec (Mendoza) | Malbec | Cicchitti |
| 39686 | 39685 | Italy | Underbrush, mint, rosemary and wild berry aromas lead the nose and follow through to the elegantly structured palate, along with accents of white pepper and orange zest. It's young and beautifully balanced thanks to firm acidity and assertive but fine-grained tannins. A mineral note closes the lingering finish. Drink 2016–2030. | | 93 | 30 | Piedmont | Bramaterra | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Colombera & Garella 2010 Bramaterra | Red Blend | Colombera & Garella |
| 39687 | 39686 | US | This wine is aromatically arresting, with notes of honeycomb, candle wax, corn husk, chamomile, almond and stone fruit. The palate has an outrageously textured, detailed, layered feel leading to an extended finish that displays both elegance and richness. | Clos Pierre | 93 | 45 | Oregon | Columbia Gorge (OR) | Oregon Other | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Domaine J. Meuret 2013 Clos Pierre Chardonnay (Columbia Gorge (OR)) | Chardonnay | Domaine J. Meuret |
| 39688 | 39687 | Italy | Dark berry, tobacco, leather and a balsamic note are some of the aromas you'll find on this stunning wine. The firm, full-bodied palate delivers ripe black cherry, black pepper, licorice and chopped mint alongside youthfully assertive but refined tannins that need time to unwind. Drink 2021–2031. | Gavarini Chiniera | 93 | | Piedmont | Barolo | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Elio Grasso 2011 Gavarini Chiniera (Barolo) | Nebbiolo | Elio Grasso |
| 39689 | 39688 | Italy | This stunning white opens with aromas that recall white wild flower, orchard fruit and heady scents of eucalyptus and dried herb. The rich palate delivers white peach, ripe pear, wild rosemary, thyme, flinty mineral and ginger. Fresh acidity frames the juicy fruit flavors while an almond note backs up the finish. | | 93 | 47 | Sicily & Sardinia | Isola dei Nuraghi | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Capichera 2013 Vermentino (Isola dei Nuraghi) | Vermentino | Capichera |
| 39690 | 39689 | Italy | Dark berry, rose petal, tilled soil, aromatic herb, leather and a whiff of game are just some of the aromas you'll find on this intense, full-bodied wine. The palate is still tight, showing wild cherry, crushed raspberry, licorice, baking spice and tobacco alongside firm tannins that need time to unwind. It already has depth but will develop even more complexity over the next decade and more. Drink 2018–2027. | Rio Sordo | 93 | 60 | Piedmont | Barbaresco | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Cascina delle Rose 2012 Rio Sordo (Barbaresco) | Nebbiolo | Cascina delle Rose |