| 42331 | 42330 | Italy | Aromas of espresso, underbrush, leather, dark spice, mature black-skinned fruit and a suggestion of oak lead the way. The firm palate offers dried black cherry, mocha, vanilla and star anise alongside fine-grained tannins that leave a dusty finish. | Riserva | 90 | 75 | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Pietranera 2010 Riserva (Brunello di Montalcino) | Sangiovese | Pietranera |
| 42332 | 42331 | Moldova | The blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot and 15% Malbec has well-balanced tannins and scents of black raspberry, vanilla and caramel. Sweet vanilla, cherry pie and blueberries are the predominant tastes. | Rosu de Purcari | 90 | 32 | Moldova | | | Jeff Jenssen | @worldwineguys | Purcari 2012 Rosu de Purcari Red (Moldova) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Purcari |
| 42333 | 42332 | US | This untraditional blend works well, with the leathery 25% Merlot component restraining the boisterous fruit of the 75% Zinfandel. The nose mixes gravel, black-cherry blossom, mint and black cardamom, while the palate is both ripe and grippy, with olallieberries, plum-skin tannins, woody elderberries and vanilla bean. It's quite complex and dynamic. | Open Invite | 90 | 49 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | HammerSky 2012 Open Invite Red (Paso Robles) | Red Blend | HammerSky |
| 42334 | 42333 | US | Complex and well balanced, this wine shows enticing aromas of fruits, spices and subtle herbs followed by tangy, dry, and slightly lean flavors like cranberry and rhubarb. It will be great with a roast fowl of some kind and should mellow more with time. Best after 2018. | Estate Reserve | 90 | 85 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Hirsch 2012 Estate Reserve Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) | Pinot Noir | Hirsch |
| 42335 | 42334 | France | Blended from grapes from a range of different soils, this open, generous wine has richness and a structure that comes from the ripe apple and gooseberry fruits. The wine is textured and deserves to age. Drink from 2017. | Domaine des Fines Caillottes | 90 | 24 | Loire Valley | Pouilly-Fumé | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Jean Pabiot et Fils 2014 Domaine des Fines Caillottes (Pouilly-Fumé) | Sauvignon Blanc | Jean Pabiot et Fils |
| 42336 | 42335 | Italy | Leafy underbrush, scorched earth, porcini mushroom and dried plum aromas lead the nose. The firmly structured palate offers dried black cherry, raspberry confiture and licorice alongside assertive, tightly-packed tannins. Drink 2018–2024. | | 90 | 80 | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Lazzeretti 2011 Brunello di Montalcino | Sangiovese | Lazzeretti |
| 42337 | 42336 | Spain | In a small field of excellent Cavas, this bready, leesy, semi-rich bottling stands out for its totality and comfort on the palate. Along the road are aromas of burnt banana and toasted bread along with flavors of arugula, lime and dried apple. An elegant finish with stone-fruit and green-herb notes is sophisticated. | Leopardi Brut Nature Gran Reserva | 90 | 35 | Catalonia | Cava | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Llopart 2010 Leopardi Brut Nature Gran Reserva Sparkling (Cava) | Sparkling Blend | Llopart |
| 42338 | 42337 | US | Caramelized oak makes a statement in this wine that starts out richly and roundly, but finds a sense of balanced acidity in the glass. Medium bodied, it features classic notes of Meyer lemon and Gravenstein apple. | | 90 | 30 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Terlato 2014 Chardonnay (Russian River Valley) | Chardonnay | Terlato |
| 42339 | 42338 | US | This release comes from the producer's own Durell Vineyard, specifically two blocks consistently used for this wine. Powerful ripeness and showy fruit rise on the nose and palate first, with an explosion of coconut water and burly oak. The wine was given 15 months in French oak, half of it new. Almonds, oranges and lemon rind combine before a dry finish. Drink now through 2021. | Durell Vineyard | 90 | 50 | California | Sonoma Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Three Sticks 2013 Durell Vineyard Chardonnay (Sonoma Valley) | Chardonnay | Three Sticks |
| 42340 | 42339 | US | Mounds of decadent chocolate and cassis round out a smoothly textured wine dotted in dried herb and black olive, coming together in firm tannin and integrated acidity. The finish is leathery. | | 90 | 85 | California | Mount Veeder | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | V. Sattui 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon (Mount Veeder) | Cabernet Sauvignon | V. Sattui |
| 42341 | 42340 | US | The cherry, herb and barrel spice aromas are quite brooding at present. The fruit flavors are all about elegance of expression, showing pleasing complexities and plenty of hang time on the finish. | Lewis Vineyard | 90 | 65 | Washington | Yakima Valley | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Va Piano 2013 Lewis Vineyard Syrah (Yakima Valley) | Syrah | Va Piano |
| 42342 | 42341 | US | Steely and perfumed, this wine sees only 20% new French oak, remaining vibrantly fresh. Baked apple and lemon pith veer into grapefruit on the palate, with spiciness to the finish that's both brash and loud. | Babushka | 90 | 37 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Zepaltas 2013 Babushka Chardonnay (Russian River Valley) | Chardonnay | Zepaltas |
| 42343 | 42342 | Italy | A blend of 90% Sangiovese and 10% Canaiolo, this opens with aromas of violet, mature plum, espresso and a whiff of forest floor. The firm palate offers dried black cherry, ground pepper, toast and clove while packed, fine-grained tannins provide support. Drink through 2020. | Vigneto Odoardo Beccari Riserva | 90 | 30 | Tuscany | Chianti Classico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Vignavecchia 2010 Vigneto Odoardo Beccari Riserva (Chianti Classico) | Red Blend | Vignavecchia |
| 42344 | 42343 | France | With its light color and cool feel, this well-balanced wine comes from a parcel of 30-year-old vines. The smoky tannins and intense acidity give a wine that will develop well and slowly. It's still young with its red-berry fruits and fresh aftertaste. Drink from 2018. | L'Inédit | 90 | 28 | Loire Valley | Coteaux du Giennois | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Clement et Florian Berthier 2014 L'Inédit Pinot Noir (Coteaux du Giennois) | Pinot Noir | Clement et Florian Berthier |
| 42345 | 42344 | Spain | Corn chip and lightly oxidized stone-fruit and apple aromas arrive prior to a crisp, whole palate. Direct flavors of apple, herbs and white pepper don't mess around, while this tastes of citrus peel and related pith on a finish that's tight as a drum. | Gran Gesta Reserva Especial | 90 | 40 | Catalonia | Cava | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Covides NV Gran Gesta Reserva Especial Sparkling (Cava) | Sparkling Blend | Covides |
| 42346 | 42345 | US | There's a lot to like in this nicely priced white, a blend of several regional vineyards. A taste of hazelnut expands on the palate to meet creamy Tahitian vanilla. Approachably round, this crowd-pleasing wine finishes in measured, integrated oak. | | 90 | 18 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | De Loach 2013 Chardonnay (Russian River Valley) | Chardonnay | De Loach |
| 42347 | 42346 | France | What Baumard describes as a “secret blend” from its vineyards, this wine is both sweet and fresh. Honey and intense acidity are filled out with baked apple and lemon-marmalade flavors. It is ready to drink in all its fresh glory. | Le Petit Paon | 90 | 32 | France Other | Vin de France | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine des Baumard NV Le Petit Paon White (Vin de France) | White Blend | Domaine des Baumard |
| 42348 | 42347 | France | The name of the wine (land of the angels) is inspired by the fact that monks first planted the slope. More prosaically, it is a delightful wine, fresh and crisp with tight acidity that promises to soften to bring out the citrus and ripe pear flavors. Drink from 2017. | La Terre des Anges | 90 | 26 | Loire Valley | Sancerre | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Laporte 2014 La Terre des Anges (Sancerre) | Sauvignon Blanc | Domaine Laporte |
| 42349 | 42348 | France | Ripe and creamy, this has rich pear and apple fruits lightly cut by more lemon flavors. The wine is fruity, textured with minerality and still young. Drink from 2017. | L'Arret Buffatte | 90 | 50 | Loire Valley | Pouilly-Fumé | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Tinel-Blondelet 2014 L'Arret Buffatte (Pouilly-Fumé) | Sauvignon Blanc | Domaine Tinel-Blondelet |
| 42350 | 42349 | Italy | Wild-berry, truffle, leather, menthol and sunbaked soil aromas lead the way. Tightly wound but ripe tannins wrap around the firmly structured palate, underscoring mature Morello cherry, black raspberry, white pepper, licorice and chopped Mediterranean herb. A subtle hint of game closes the finish. Drink 2019–2026. | | 90 | 69 | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Donatella Cinelli Colombini 2011 Brunello di Montalcino | Sangiovese | Donatella Cinelli Colombini |
| 42351 | 42350 | US | Spine-tingling acidity is offset by pristine white peach and pear notes in this intensely mineral dry Riesling. An homage to Eugenia Frank, wife of Dr. Konstantin Frank, it's seemingly delicate in stature yet persistent and penetrating, finishing with cool, steely focus. | Eugenia Dry | 90 | 30 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Dr. Konstantin Frank 2014 Eugenia Dry Riesling (Finger Lakes) | Riesling | Dr. Konstantin Frank |
| 42352 | 42351 | Italy | This savory blend of 40% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc and 5% Syrah opens with aromas of roasted coffee bean, leather, tobacco and dark woodland berry. The chewy palate offers juicy plum, cassis and clove alongside polished tannins. Drink through 2019. | Poggio Bestiale | 90 | 60 | Tuscany | Maremma Toscana | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Fattoria di Magliano 2012 Poggio Bestiale (Maremma Toscana) | Red Blend | Fattoria di Magliano |
| 42353 | 42352 | US | Orange blossoms, petrol and 7-Up aromas show on the soft but punchy nose from this single-vineyard bottling. The palate is texturally intriguing with a pithy grip, as dry flavors of tart apples, chalk and pink lemonade meld for a classic and age-worthy profile. | Rodney's Vineyard | 90 | 24 | California | Santa Barbara County | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Fess Parker 2014 Rodney's Vineyard Riesling (Santa Barbara County) | Riesling | Fess Parker |
| 42354 | 42353 | US | Tense with acidity and dense in firm tannins, this fun, affordable wine needs time to unwind after opening. Once aired, it shares notes of black tea, licorice and a twine of leather around thick, shy fruit, most notably cranberry. | | 90 | 25 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Floodgate 2013 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) | Pinot Noir | Floodgate |
| 42355 | 42354 | France | There is a toasty aroma in this wine that comes from a premier cru next door to Chassagne-Montrachet. This toastiness continues into a spicy, toasty note. A good sense of fruitiness gives the wine a ripe and rich character that will allow it to mature well. Drink from 2017. | Pitangerets Premier Cru | 90 | 43 | Burgundy | Saint-Aubin | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Au Pied du Mont Chauve 2012 Pitangerets Premier Cru (Saint-Aubin) | Chardonnay | Au Pied du Mont Chauve |
| 42356 | 42355 | US | Buy this for its balance and welcome sense of restraint that gives way to richness on the finish. Crisp apple and light citrus aromas, then nicely concentrated and similar flavors, put an attractive spin on this medium-bodied, fresh and appealing wine. | | 90 | 18 | California | California | California Other | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Bailiwick 2014 Vermentino (California) | Vermentino | Bailiwick |
| 42357 | 42356 | Italy | Sunbaked earth, ripe berry, baking spice and a whiff of menthol meld in the glass. The juicy palate offers red cherry, pomegranate, star anise, mocha and a hint of tobacco alongside fine-grained tannins. | Poggio alle Mura | 90 | 90 | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Banfi 2011 Poggio alle Mura (Brunello di Montalcino) | Sangiovese | Banfi |
| 42358 | 42357 | Italy | Ripe dark-skinned berry, forest floor and cooking spice aromas lead the nose along with a whiff of new leather. The chewy palate offers fleshy black cherry, cinnamon, vanilla and a hint of tobacco while polished tannins provide the framework. This is already accessible so no need to cellar it for years. Best through 2021. | | 90 | 50 | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Brunelli Martoccia 2011 Brunello di Montalcino | Sangiovese | Brunelli Martoccia |
| 42359 | 42358 | Chile | Charred, smoky aromas are dominant on the nose. Strong tannins overpower baked fruit aromas and oaky and herbal tones. | Vitral | 84 | 12 | Central Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Viña Maipo 2012 Vitral Cabernet Sauvignon (Central Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Viña Maipo |
| 42360 | 42359 | US | There's a preponderance of ripeness in this wine, the fruit tasting of baked blackberry and tar. | Estate Vineyard | 84 | 25 | California | Sonoma Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Wellington 2009 Estate Vineyard Syrah (Sonoma Valley) | Syrah | Wellington |