| 40435 | 40434 | France | This wine has a tight structure that's laced with wood. The complex fruit is still settling into the structure, promising richness. Age this for at least five years. | Château de Rully La Pucelle Cuvée Comte R. de Ternay Premier Cru | 92 | 35 | Burgundy | Rully | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Antonin Rodet 2010 Château de Rully La Pucelle Cuvée Comte R. de Ternay Premier Cru (Rully) | Chardonnay | Antonin Rodet |
| 40436 | 40435 | US | There is a ton of black pepper flavor in this stylish blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Merlot and Syrah. It also bears notes of licorice, sweet red currants, grilled prosciutto and sandalwood. This tastes so rich that it almost seems sweet, but it's actually dry and balanced. | Phenomenon | 92 | 50 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Benessere 2008 Phenomenon Red (Napa Valley) | Red Blend | Benessere |
| 40437 | 40436 | Italy | A bold blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah, this opens with soft and luscious fruit tones of cherry and blackberry jam. Leather and tobacco add a savory, masculine quality, and there's a tart red-fruit flavor that adds a touch of refreshing acidity. | Levia Gravia | 92 | 56 | Tuscany | Bolgheri Superiore | | | | Caccia al Piano 1868 2008 Levia Gravia (Bolgheri Superiore) | Red Blend | Caccia al Piano 1868 |
| 40438 | 40437 | Italy | From producers Ambrogio & Giovanni Folonari, Baia al Vento (90% Merlot with small percentages of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot) shows ripe fruit, plum, blackberry preserves and cherry backed by cured meat, tobacco and dried rosemary. The wine is round and soft with bright points of acidity that keeps it balanced. | Baia al Vento | 92 | 33 | Tuscany | Bolgheri Superiore | | | | Campo al Mare 2009 Baia al Vento (Bolgheri Superiore) | Red Blend | Campo al Mare |
| 40439 | 40438 | Italy | This wine offers a full, bright bouquet that is packed with notes of cherry, chocolate, exotic spice, leather, rum cake and a touch of cinnamon. The palate shows smooth, fine tannins and a long, fruit-driven finish. | | 92 | 45 | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino | | | | Caparzo 2007 Brunello di Montalcino | Sangiovese Grosso | Caparzo |
| 40411 | 40410 | US | This extremely sweet, rich, ripe, fortified dessert wine is made from the rare black variation of Muscat grapes. It smells and tastes like dried figs, sweet prunes and milk chocolate. | | 87 | 45 | California | Sierra Foothills | Sierra Foothills | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Miraflores NV Black Muscat (Sierra Foothills) | Black Muscat | Miraflores |
| 40440 | 40439 | Portugal | A powerful and concentrated wine, this shows the region's dark and tannic side. The black plum and juicy black-currant flavors shine, and wood aging has smoothed the palate, which makes it feel dense and fully mature. | Aguia Moura Em Vinhas Velhas Reserva | 92 | 15 | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Wines & Winemakers 2008 Aguia Moura Em Vinhas Velhas Reserva Red (Douro) | Portuguese Red | Wines & Winemakers |
| 40412 | 40411 | Bulgaria | Crisp yet slightly tart in the mouth, this wine exhibits pleasant flavors of Granny Smith apple, lemon custard, and fresh white peach. | Veni Vidi Vici | 87 | 9 | Thracian Valley | | | Jeff Jenssen | @worldwineguys | Vini 2015 Veni Vidi Vici Sauvignon Blanc (Thracian Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Vini |
| 40413 | 40412 | Italy | This opens with subdued aromas of red berry and violet. The lively, no-frills palate offers tart cherry and a hint of chopped herb accompanied by polished tannins. It's made to be enjoyed young so drink soon. | Terre di Fiori | 87 | 14 | Tuscany | Morellino di Scansano | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Tenute Costa 2015 Terre di Fiori (Morellino di Scansano) | Sangiovese | Tenute Costa |
| 40414 | 40413 | Spain | This Garnacha-Syrah blend smells cheesy, raisiny and overoaked, especially at first, when it hits with a strong note of pepper. The palate is lively but cushioned, while herbal cherry and prune flavors turn soft and jammy on the finish. | Punt i... | 87 | 25 | Catalonia | Terra Alta | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Cellers Tarroné 2014 Punt i... Garnacha-Syrah (Terra Alta) | Garnacha-Syrah | Cellers Tarroné |
| 40415 | 40414 | France | The grapes to make this rich, ripe wine were sourced from vines that were planted in the 1980s. The vineyard, which is located next to Bonnes Mares, yields wines that have an open, generous style, plus elements of structure that lend aging potential. Ready to drink in two years, but it should age well for many more. | Les Véroilles | 92 | | Burgundy | Chambolle-Musigny | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Bruno Clair 2010 Les Véroilles (Chambolle-Musigny) | Pinot Noir | Domaine Bruno Clair |
| 40416 | 40415 | France | With its firm tannins and structure, this is a wine that's made in the traditional Nuits-St.-Georges style. But it's also packed with ripe red fruit, and it has a jammy character and an open feel. There is no doubt that this is a wine to age for at least five years. | Les Damodes Premier Cru | 92 | 100 | Burgundy | Nuits-St.-Georges | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Faiveley 2010 Les Damodes Premier Cru (Nuits-St.-Georges) | Pinot Noir | Domaine Faiveley |
| 40417 | 40416 | US | Roughly half of the blend is made from fruit that comes from 30-year-old vines. An addition of 6% Muscat adds a scent of tree fruit, and the lovely citrus and stone fruit flavors are enhanced by a fresh-baked bread note. It has excellent concentration and impeccable balance, plus a long, satisfying finish. | | 92 | 27 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Forgeron 2011 Chardonnay (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Chardonnay | Forgeron |
| 40418 | 40417 | Italy | This expression of Merlot is soft and plush, and it offers layers of cherry, raspberry and soft spice. Oak-derived aromas of toasted almond and clove are delicate and well integrated. | I'Rennero | 92 | 61 | Tuscany | Val di Cornia Suvereto | | | | Gualdo del Re 2007 I'Rennero Merlot (Val di Cornia Suvereto) | Merlot | Gualdo del Re |
| 40419 | 40418 | Italy | Balifico stands apart thanks to its dark, rich appearance and generous aromas. The blend is Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon, and together these grapes offer notes of cherry and cassis, plus touches of dried rosemary and toasted spice. In contrast to the boldness of the bouquet, the palate is fine, polished and long-lasting. | Balifico | 92 | 57 | Tuscany | Toscana | | | | Volpaia 2008 Balifico Red (Toscana) | Red Blend | Volpaia |
| 40420 | 40419 | Portugal | Duas Quintas Reserva is now established as one of the benchmark wines in the Douro. This dark-colored effort has ripe, concentrated dark berry and herb flavors and a fine sense of tannic structure from wood aging. There's a strong sense of minerality as well, giving this richness and aging potential. | Duas Quintas Reserva | 92 | 30 | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Ramos-Pinto 2010 Duas Quintas Reserva Red (Douro) | Portuguese Red | Ramos-Pinto |
| 40421 | 40420 | US | This Syrah is at the top of the lineup for Reininger. It's tightly wound, yet it opens gracefully to reveal deep flavors of blueberry and plum, with resonating notes of earth, iron, espresso and dark chocolate. This can age for up to a decade. | | 92 | 44 | Washington | Walla Walla Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Reininger 2009 Syrah (Walla Walla Valley (WA)) | Syrah | Reininger |
| 40422 | 40421 | France | Tropical fruit aromas lead to a peach- and apricot-flavored palate. It shows old-vine concentration, spice from having aged in wood and a generous, velvet-like texture that is balanced by a fine shot of lemony acidity. Age this for 4–5 years. | Vieilles Vignes | 92 | 62 | Burgundy | Meursault | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Roche de Bellene 2010 Vieilles Vignes (Meursault) | Chardonnay | Roche de Bellene |
| 40423 | 40422 | US | Although the 2010 vintage was cooler than the previous two years, this Chardonnay still offers rich and luscious notes of crème caramel and baked pear. The intoxicating bouquet picks up layers of lemon zest and mineral. | Merrillie, Landucci Block | 92 | 34 | California | Livermore Valley | Central Coast | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Steven Kent 2010 Merrillie, Landucci Block Chardonnay (Livermore Valley) | Chardonnay | Steven Kent |
| 40424 | 40423 | US | Stiff and tannic, this wine's bold black-cherry flavor, which is characteristic of the Champoux Vineyard, is veined with iron and gravel notes, plus a clover hint. It's complex and riveting, and the tannins finish with a peppery bite. | Champoux Vineyard | 92 | 55 | Washington | Horse Heaven Hills | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Januik 2009 Champoux Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Horse Heaven Hills) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Januik |
| 40425 | 40424 | US | Made from mostly Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon, this is a compelling wine to drink now. It exudes concentrated flavors of raspberry and cherry that taste like they have been baked in pie crust and sprinkled with baking spice. Notes of bacon, licorice and sandalwood add further complexity. The structure is superb, with citrusy acids and supple tannins. All profits from the sale of this wine go to Jonata's vineyard crew. | Todos | 92 | 50 | California | Santa Ynez Valley | Central Coast | | | Jonata 2007 Todos Red (Santa Ynez Valley) | Red Blend | Jonata |
| 40426 | 40425 | France | With its firmness and juicy red-fruit flavor, this wine is delicious to drink now, but it will also age for at least six years. This bottling demonstrates the structure and generosity of one of Beaune's most famous premier crus. | Beaune Grèves Premier Cru | 92 | 74 | Burgundy | Beaune | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Joseph Drouhin 2010 Beaune Grèves Premier Cru (Beaune) | Pinot Noir | Joseph Drouhin |
| 40427 | 40426 | US | Focus and elegance are the hallmarks of this wine, and it offers the fruit purity that characterizes virtually all of Maison Bleue's white wines. From the first sniff to the last, resonating swallow, this smells and tastes like a bowl full of peaches, pineapples and mixed stone fruits. It's tight and defined, and it doesn't have new oak influence. | Au Contraire French Creek Vineyard | 92 | 25 | Washington | Yakima Valley | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Maison Bleue 2011 Au Contraire French Creek Vineyard Chardonnay (Yakima Valley) | Chardonnay | Maison Bleue |
| 40428 | 40427 | France | Bright and fruity, this Chardonnay has citrus and peach flavors, with notes of almond, vanilla and spice that reflect the wood aging and make this a wine that's crisp and rich. It has a strong texture, and it needs 4–5 years for its complexities to fully evolve. | Les Chênevottes Premier Cru | 92 | | Burgundy | Chassagne-Montrachet | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Maison Champy 2010 Les Chênevottes Premier Cru (Chassagne-Montrachet) | Chardonnay | Maison Champy |
| 40429 | 40428 | US | Made from fruit that was sourced entirely from the 1.5-acre estate vineyard, this limited-production, Dijon-clone-based Chardonnay captures the essence of the Abeja style. Complex, stylish and buttery, it's a striking, fruit-laden wine. The long, clean finish mixes a flavor of citrus rind with a streak of butterscotch. | | 92 | 40 | Washington | Walla Walla Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Abeja 2011 Chardonnay (Walla Walla Valley (WA)) | Chardonnay | Abeja |
| 40430 | 40429 | Georgia | From it's musky, perfumed to nose to it's intensely honeyed, dried-peach- and apricot-flavored palate, everything about this wine is mysterious and ethereal. Crafted by monks in an ancient Georgian monastery, this amber-hued wine is made from white grapes that were fermented and aged in clay vessels (qvevri) and that underwent extended skin contact, which resulted in a wine with puckering tannins and a richly textural mouthfeel. | Qvevri Traditional Kakhuri Dry Unfiltered Amber Wine | 92 | 25 | Kakheti | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Alaverdi Monastery Cellar 2010 Qvevri Traditional Kakhuri Dry Unfiltered Amber Wine Rkatsiteli (Kakheti) | Rkatsiteli | Alaverdi Monastery Cellar |
| 40431 | 40430 | France | Close to the white grand crus of Chassagne-Montrachet, this wine is structured and weighty, and it offers juicy apricot and pear flavors. A citrus element cuts through the wood influence and the steely texture, which brings freshness to the ripe, rich mouthfeel. | Vide Bourse Premier Cru | 92 | | Burgundy | Chassagne-Montrachet | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Albert Bichot 2010 Vide Bourse Premier Cru (Chassagne-Montrachet) | Chardonnay | Albert Bichot |
| 40432 | 40431 | Portugal | A blend of five grapes, this is a firm, tannic and age-worthy wine. Even the high alcohol doesn't show on the rich, well-balanced palate. It's full of plum and black currant flavors, and wood-derived flavors show on the finish. | Rol de Coisas Antigas | 92 | 20 | Bairrada | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Campolargo 2009 Rol de Coisas Antigas Red (Bairrada) | Portuguese Red | Campolargo |
| 40433 | 40432 | Italy | A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot, this offers a beautiful bouquet that's redolent of sweet cherry, candied fruit, Christmas spice and potpourri. The palate shows a soft richness that's balanced and lively without being cloying or heavy. | Lupicaia | 92 | | Tuscany | Toscana | | | | Castello del Terriccio 2006 Lupicaia Red (Toscana) | Red Blend | Castello del Terriccio |
| 40434 | 40433 | Italy | This riserva opens with intense tones of ripe cherry, chocolate, leather and light spice. The palate feels firm and smooth, with mild tannins and a rich, velvety texture. | Riserva di Famiglia | 92 | 30 | Tuscany | Chianti Classico | | | | Cecchi 2008 Riserva di Famiglia (Chianti Classico) | Sangiovese | Cecchi |