| 42751 | 42750 | US | Bright and wound up tight, this single-vineyard entry offers nicely-focused raspberry and cherry fruit. Brief barrel aging has added a touch of chocolate around the tannins. | Lenné Vineyard | 91 | 55 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Owen Roe 2012 Lenné Vineyard Pinot Noir | Pinot Noir | Owen Roe |
| 42752 | 42751 | US | This leesy and creamy yet bracing wine reveals abundant melon, citrus and pear fruit flavors. Balance and finesse are on full display, as always the case in Luisa Ponzi's wines. | | 91 | 17 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Ponzi 2013 Pinot Gris (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Gris | Ponzi |
| 42753 | 42752 | Germany | Aromas of honey and freesia penetrate from start to finish on this fruity wine sourced from one of Prinz zu Salm's finest vineyard sites. Ethereal on the palate, it balances penetrating stone-fruit flavors with nervous lemon acidity and whiffs of orange rind and spice on the finish. | Berg Roxheim Grosse Lage Spätlese | 91 | 49 | Nahe | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Prinz Salm 2012 Berg Roxheim Grosse Lage Spätlese Riesling (Nahe) | Riesling | Prinz Salm |
| 42754 | 42753 | Germany | Fresh herb and green floral aromas lend a breezy, invigorating character to sweet yellow peach and honey flavors in this medium-sweet Riesling. Rich and fruity, yet bristling with tart tangerine acidity, it's a deeply satisfying sipper. | Piesporter Goldtröpfchen GL Spätlese | 91 | 46 | Mosel | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt 2012 Piesporter Goldtröpfchen GL Spätlese Riesling (Mosel) | Riesling | Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt |
| 42755 | 42754 | US | Another excellent vintage from Saffron Fields, under the guiding hand of veteran winemaker Tony Rynders. Buoyed by aging in 50% new French oak, it's got more flesh than most Pinots from this cool vintage, along with generous amounts of sweet spices and barrel toast. The red fruits and complementary acidity are also here in abundance. | | 91 | 48 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Saffron Fields Vineyard 2011 Pinot Noir | Pinot Noir | Saffron Fields Vineyard |
| 42756 | 42755 | US | The specs include 25% new oak, native yeast and partial malolactic to preserve acidity. On the nose it's barrel-rich, but surprisingly light in flavor, delivering a bright burst of citrus and green apple before deeper tones of honey and caramel settle in. It's smoothly textured, and the acidity provides good balance to the fleshy finish. | Estate | 91 | 39 | California | Mendocino | | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Alder Springs 2012 Estate Chardonnay (Mendocino) | Chardonnay | Alder Springs |
| 42757 | 42756 | Austria | Hints of passion fruit play appetizingly about the more usual pear aromas, and the palate displays a winning combination of fresh, zesty lemon and white pepper. It finishes with pleasant length. | Fass 4 | 91 | 29 | Wagram-Donauland | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Bernhard Ott 2013 Fass 4 Grüner Veltliner (Wagram-Donauland) | Grüner Veltliner | Bernhard Ott |
| 42758 | 42757 | Austria | White currant, green pear and peppery arugula rule this crisp white. It bursts with very ripe sweet, juicy pears on the palate, making for savory sipping with lots of resonance, with or without food. Drink now. | Gelbling | 91 | 15 | Niederösterreich | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Buchegger 2013 Gelbling Grüner Veltliner (Niederösterreich) | Grüner Veltliner | Buchegger |
| 42759 | 42758 | Portugal | Strong wood aromas continue to the palate of this firm, dry wine. Underneath, there is enough juicy fruit to bring richness as well as structure. It still needs time. Drink from 2016. | Brutalis | 91 | 25 | Lisboa | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Vidigal 2010 Brutalis Red (Lisboa) | Portuguese Red | Vidigal |
| 42760 | 42759 | Portugal | A perfumed wine, it has a rich, rounded character packed with yellow fruit. Layers of wood add complexity and density. The wine is named for the white owl found in the nature reserve close to the vineyards. | Companhia das Lezírias Tyto Alba | 91 | 16 | Tejo | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Wines & Winemakers 2013 Companhia das Lezírias Tyto Alba White (Tejo) | Portuguese White | Wines & Winemakers |
| 42761 | 42760 | Austria | Full-fruited peachiness is tempered by tangy lemon acidity with texture and concentration. It's fruity and refreshing, but also very precise and delicious. | Gelbling | 91 | 21 | Kremstal | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Hermann Moser 2013 Gelbling Riesling (Kremstal) | Riesling | Hermann Moser |
| 42762 | 42761 | US | This is 100% Syrah from the Seven Hills vineyard, a firm and tannic effort with dark, rich flavors. Cassis, black pepper, coffee grounds and gravelly mineral flavors combine in a muscular wine with big bones and a finishing lick of citrus. | | 91 | 38 | Oregon | Walla Walla Valley (OR) | Oregon Other | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Tyrus Evan 2010 Syrah (Walla Walla Valley (OR)) | Syrah | Tyrus Evan |
| 42763 | 42762 | Italy | This dry Riesling boasts intense apricot, yellow peach, citrus and smoky mineral sensations. The rich but polished palate is restrained by crisp acidity that leaves the mouth feeling fresh and clean. | Montiggl | 91 | 20 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Cantina Produttori San Michele Appiano 2012 Montiggl Riesling (Alto Adige) | Riesling | Cantina Produttori San Michele Appiano |
| 42764 | 42763 | US | Rich and ripe, with some Chardonnay-like power, it's a lush mix of tropical fruit flavors—guava and banana and more. A lovely vein of caramel runs across the palate, and makes this simply irresistible. | Renovação Estate | 91 | 20 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Coelho 2013 Renovação Estate Pinot Gris (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Gris | Coelho |
| 42765 | 42764 | Portugal | This pure Shiraz gives a wonderfully perfumed wine that is both spicy and packed with dark, dense fruits. Blackberries are supported by soft tannins and a touch of caramel from wood aging. It's solid, firm while also fruity and should age. Drink from 2016. | Grand'Arte | 91 | 13 | Lisboa | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | DFJ Vinhos 2011 Grand'Arte Shiraz (Lisboa) | Shiraz | DFJ Vinhos |
| 42766 | 42765 | US | Coming from the dramatic Lindsay's Vineyard, which rises from 500 to 1,000 feet in the Sta. Rita Hills, this highly nuanced wine overdelivers on multiple fronts. The nose mixes floral notes of violet and rose with an herbal tone of dried oregano, alongside fruity sour cherry. On the palate, there's graphite, espresso, purple flowers like lavender and a tad of tobacco, both fresh and smoked. | | 91 | 40 | California | Sta. Rita Hills | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Foley 2011 Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills) | Pinot Noir | Foley |
| 42767 | 42766 | US | Intense perfume and floral notes overcome ripe apple aromas. It's dry on the palate with flavors of savory apple and green herbs, but feels a bit flat and heavy in mouthfeel. | | 83 | 25 | New York | North Fork of Long Island | Long Island | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Palmer 2012 Albariño (North Fork of Long Island) | Albariño | Palmer |
| 42768 | 42767 | France | A wine that is hard right through, missing out on the fruit. It has a bitter extracted taste that brings out dark chocolate flavors. It's unlikely to soften much. | | 83 | | Bordeaux | Saint-Estèphe | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château L'Argilus du Roi 2011 Saint-Estèphe | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château L'Argilus du Roi |
| 42769 | 42768 | US | For eight bucks you get a decent Merlot. It's dry and medium-bodied, with jammy blackberry and cherry flavors. Fine to drink with burgers, tacos, pizza. | | 83 | 8 | California | California | California Other | | | Domino 2012 Merlot (California) | Merlot | Domino |
| 42770 | 42769 | US | This unusual blend of white grape varieties (everything from Sauvignon Blanc to Gewürztraminer) is a bit savory on the nose and palate with flavors of pressed apple and caramel. It's bold in alcohol, but a bit demure in flavor concentration and finishes with a hint of green, reedy notes. | Cinq | 82 | 15 | New York | North Fork of Long Island | Long Island | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Jamesport NV Cinq White (North Fork of Long Island) | White Blend | Jamesport |
| 42771 | 42770 | US | This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot doesn't seem to have fully ripened with prominent herbal notes that lean into the green, along with green olive and saline. It tastes quite sweet, giving the perception of lingering residual sugar. | Skyline | 82 | 14 | Idaho | | | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Sawtooth 2011 Skyline Red | Red Blend | Sawtooth |
| 42772 | 42771 | US | Soft and simple, this Cab's cherry and kirsch flavors have a hot, alcoholic feel. The wine is marred by some vegetal notes. | | 82 | 34 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | | | Summerwood 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Summerwood |
| 42773 | 42772 | Argentina | Aromas of haystack and oiliness lead into a stalky flavor profile that centers on bitterness and pithy citrus. Salty notes, green melon and more bitterness work the finish. | Pietro Marini | 82 | 12 | Other | Salta | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bodega El Transito 2013 Pietro Marini Torrontés (Salta) | Torrontés | Bodega El Transito |
| 42774 | 42773 | Argentina | Aromas are soapy, while the wine is bulky and oily in feel, with pithy, bitter tropical fruit flavors and a pithy, melony tasting finish. | | 82 | | Other | Salta | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Tercos 2013 Torrontés (Salta) | Torrontés | Tercos |
| 42775 | 42774 | US | This Merlot gets your basic dry, full-bodied red wine job done in an inexpensive way. It has raisiny flavors and lots of crunchy acidity. | | 82 | 8 | California | California | California Other | | | Twisted 2012 Merlot (California) | Merlot | Twisted |
| 42776 | 42775 | Spain | Already past its sell-by date, this is a tired Verdejo, with light vegetal aromas and a melony, pithy palate. Flavors of melon and dried out citrus finish soft. | Ducado de Altan | 82 | 14 | Northern Spain | Rueda | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Naia 2011 Ducado de Altan Verdejo (Rueda) | Verdejo | Naia |
| 42777 | 42776 | US | This is a dry red wine exuding bell pepper and oak that was made in large quantities in partnership with musician Dave Matthews. | | 82 | 15 | California | North Coast | North Coast | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Dreaming Tree 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon (North Coast) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Dreaming Tree |
| 42778 | 42777 | Argentina | Herbal aromas bring a whiff of compost and leather. A wiry, dilute palate shows green tannins, while flavors of buttery, almost greasy oak and cranberry finish weedy and weakly. | | 82 | 13 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Espuela del Gaucho 2012 Malbec (Mendoza) | Malbec | Espuela del Gaucho |
| 42779 | 42778 | US | This is a tough wine to love, although the price makes it an everyday sipper. With blackberry, licorice and herb flavors, it's dry and tannic. | | 82 | 10 | California | California | California Other | | | Fog Head 2012 Red (California) | Red Blend | Fog Head |
| 42780 | 42779 | US | The main issue with this blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah is a streak of vegetal unripeness that accompanies the cherries and blackberries. The second problem is excessive softness. Drink up. | Inspiration | 82 | 62 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Heartfelt 2010 Inspiration Red (Napa Valley) | Red Blend | Heartfelt |