| 43185 | 43184 | Italy | Structured and savory, this opens with scents that recall black berry, blue flower, chopped herb, menthol and moist soil. The chewy, textured palate offers mature Morello cherry, black raspberry, grilled herb and clove accompanied by densely packed, fine-grained tannins. Drink 2018–2023. | | 90 | 28 | Tuscany | Chianti Classico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Rignana 2013 Chianti Classico | Red Blend | Rignana |
| 43186 | 43185 | US | From the winery most responsible in America for popularizing this style of Sauvignon Blanc, this vintage delivers savory, lemony goodness, within a light-to-medium-bodied frame. Integrated and round on the palate, it's a great wine for the table. | A Dry Sauvignon Blanc | 90 | 20 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Robert Mondavi 2014 A Dry Sauvignon Blanc Fumé Blanc (Napa Valley) | Fumé Blanc | Robert Mondavi |
| 43187 | 43186 | US | From Block 29 of the acclaimed vineyard, this wine is delightfully juicy and flirty in black cherry, leather, black pepper and tobacco. Full bodied and ripe, it never gets heavy, rather trafficking in enough acidity and sense of place to stay grounded on the palate. | Hendry Vineyard | 90 | 40 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Rock Wall 2013 Hendry Vineyard Zinfandel (Napa Valley) | Zinfandel | Rock Wall |
| 43188 | 43187 | Italy | Made with Sangiovese and 10% Merlot, this opens with aromas of toast, espresso, sunbaked earth and mature plum. The structured palate offers black cherries marinated in spirits, vanilla, toasted oak and coffee, while firm, fine-grained tannins provide the framework. | Riserva Ducale Oro Gran Selezione | 90 | 36 | Tuscany | Chianti Classico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Ruffino 2011 Riserva Ducale Oro Gran Selezione (Chianti Classico) | Red Blend | Ruffino |
| 43189 | 43188 | US | One of Schramsberg's younger releases, and made from all white grapes, this wine has tantalizing aromas of vanilla, apple and light toast that lead to layered and creamy flavors. A nice brisk balance with good acidity underlies the spice and fruit. | Blanc de Blancs | 90 | 39 | California | North Coast | North Coast | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Schramsberg 2012 Blanc de Blancs Sparkling (North Coast) | Sparkling Blend | Schramsberg |
| 43190 | 43189 | Chile | A full, loamy bouquet with minerally blackberry and cassis aromas is modern in style despite this coming from old Maule vines. A generous palate deals woody, toasty flavors of baked black plum and blackberry, while peppery spice and a hint of clove are prominent on an oak-driven finish. Drink through 2021. | Grande Reserve | 90 | 18 | Maule Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Altamana 2014 Grande Reserve Malbec (Maule Valley) | Malbec | Altamana |
| 43191 | 43190 | Australia | This medium-bodied Chardonnay is more restrained than the 2013, but still offers plenty of roasted-cashew toastiness combined with hints of pineapple and guava. The finish is clean and refreshing, but doesn't show the hoped-for length, so drink this over the near term. | | 90 | 200 | Western Australia | Margaret River | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Cloudburst 2012 Chardonnay (Margaret River) | Chardonnay | Cloudburst |
| 43192 | 43191 | US | Totally unusual and totally fun, this dark amber-colored wine is unexpected. It smells like flowers and honey, as if it will be sweet, but tastes dry and tangy, like blood oranges and raspberries. It's medium bodied and has a slight tannic or astringent finish, so it should pair well with toasted nut and cheeses. | Filigreen Farm | 90 | 26 | California | Anderson Valley | | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Donkey & Goat 2014 Filigreen Farm Pinot Gris (Anderson Valley) | Pinot Gris | Donkey & Goat |
| 43193 | 43192 | US | Estate grown and aged in 31% new barrels, this offers dense purple fruits, scents of violets and mocha, and a smoky thread that carries into the finish. There are strong flavors of cedar box and graphite, and the tannins are chewy and substantial. | Barrel Select | 90 | 32 | Oregon | Umpqua Valley | Southern Oregon | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Abacela 2013 Barrel Select Tempranillo (Umpqua Valley) | Tempranillo | Abacela |
| 43194 | 43193 | US | This is a very sweet, unctuous dessert wine, with the flavor and texture of honey. Made from Viognier, it has decadent apricot, peach, tangerine and crème brûlée notes that combine in a dense, delicious mélange. | Oley Dessert Wine | 93 | 14 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | | | Novy 2006 Oley Dessert Wine Viognier (Russian River Valley) | Viognier | Novy |
| 43195 | 43194 | Italy | The intensity of this powerhouse Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot blend is outstanding, and so is the density of its aromas. It presents a solid wall of blackberry, dark chocolate, pipe tobacco and cigar box. It's bold and syrupy and overwhelms the palate with its enormous bounty. | Carmione | 93 | 35 | Tuscany | Toscana | | | | Pratesi 2005 Carmione Red (Toscana) | Red Blend | Pratesi |
| 43196 | 43195 | Australia | Brian Croser's efforts with Tiers Vineyard Chardonnay have finally paid off in a big way. This is a plump, amply textured wine that doesn't lack for elegance, marrying scents and flavors of toasted grain with white peaches and hazelnuts. Long and intense on the finish, echoing with toasty oak but also layers of vibrant fruit. Drink now–2015. | Tiers Vineyard | 93 | 70 | South Australia | South Australia | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | TapaNappa 2006 Tiers Vineyard Chardonnay (South Australia) | Chardonnay | TapaNappa |
| 43197 | 43196 | Italy | This vintage of this Cab-Sangiovese-Merlot blend is uniquely attractive and refined, offering a modern, direct approach and delivers pristine aromas of black cherry, blackberry, exotic spice, leather and pipe tobacco. In the mouth, it boasts thick tannins and excellent length. | Excelsus | 93 | 81 | Tuscany | Sant'Antimo | | | | Castello Banfi 2004 Excelsus Red (Sant'Antimo) | Red Blend | Castello Banfi |
| 43198 | 43197 | Italy | Girolamo is a Merlot from the southern part of Chianti Classico that does a remarkable job of being modern and delicate at the same time. On the one hand, you get rich notes of chocolate, cherry and coffee, but on the other, you get ethereal nuances of blueberry, spice and cola. Ready to drink. | Girolamo | 93 | 55 | Tuscany | Toscana | | | | Castello di Bossi 2003 Girolamo Merlot (Toscana) | Merlot | Castello di Bossi |
| 43171 | 43170 | US | This is a nicely sour, flinty and balanced full-bodied wine from a cool-climate site. Despite its roundness and warmth, this finds a way to be light and lean in between the luxuriousness and generous nature of the vintage and style. | Sangiacomo Vineyard Reserve | 90 | 52 | California | Los Carneros | Napa-Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Bennett Lane 2013 Sangiacomo Vineyard Reserve Chardonnay (Los Carneros) | Chardonnay | Bennett Lane |
| 43172 | 43171 | US | The producer's proprietary blend of 89% Sauvignon Blanc, 10% Chardonnay and 1% Muscat, this wine is fresh and fiery, bright on the palate in apple, Asian pear and jicama, with a dusting of dried herb and ginger as it goes down. | Maximus White Feasting Wine | 90 | 34 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Bennett Lane 2014 Maximus White Feasting Wine White (Napa Valley) | White Blend | Bennett Lane |
| 43173 | 43172 | Germany | Juicy tangerine, apricot and lime flavors shine brightly on the palate of this dry, elegantly structured wine. It's remarkably floral from first whiff to its lingering finish. Drink now through 2020. | Löhrer Berg Dry | 90 | 22 | Nahe | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Bürgermeister Willi Schweinhardt 2014 Löhrer Berg Dry Weissburgunder (Nahe) | Weissburgunder | Bürgermeister Willi Schweinhardt |
| 43174 | 43173 | Germany | There's plenty of marmalade and preserved-peach sweetness here, but it's calibrated deftly by pulsating acidity on the midpalate. It's delicate and dancing in mouthfeel, but the stalwart finish impresses. Drink now through 2019. | Spätlese | 90 | 14 | Mosel | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Carl Graff 2014 Spätlese Riesling (Mosel) | Riesling | Carl Graff |
| 43175 | 43174 | Portugal | This is a surprisingly fine reminiscence of Burgundian Pinot Noir, from the perfumed red fruits to the generous tannins. The wine has acidity and, despite its alcohol, has a fresh feel. The wine is at its most fruity stage and will age another year, so drink from 2017. | Reserva | 90 | 20 | Península de Setúbal | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Casa Ermelinda Freitas 2013 Reserva Pinot Noir (Península de Setúbal) | Pinot Noir | Casa Ermelinda Freitas |
| 43176 | 43175 | Portugal | This is an attractive, juicy wine. It has blackberry fruit flavors along with already balanced tannins. Coming from vines in the Douro Superior, it is rich while also fresh and fruity. The wine could age further, although its pure flavors and integration say that it can be drunk now. | Vinha Grande | 90 | 20 | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Casa Ferreirinha 2013 Vinha Grande Red (Douro) | Portuguese Red | Casa Ferreirinha |
| 43177 | 43176 | Italy | A blend of 90% Sangiovese and 10% Canaiolo, this opens with scents that suggest dark berry, sunbaked earth and cooking spice. The medium-bodied palate offers mature Marasca cherry, raspberry, toast and a sprinkling of clove alongside dusty tannins. | Riserva | 90 | 28 | Tuscany | Chianti Classico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Castello della Paneretta 2012 Riserva (Chianti Classico) | Red Blend | Castello della Paneretta |
| 43178 | 43177 | Italy | You'll find aromas of toasted oak, underbrush, ripe dark-skinned berry and espresso on this soft, medium-bodied red. The elegant if rather subdued palate offers dried back cherry, anise and a hint of baking spice alongside fine-grained tannins. | Vigneto Bellavista Gran Selezione | 90 | 210 | Tuscany | Chianti Classico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Castello di Ama 2011 Vigneto Bellavista Gran Selezione (Chianti Classico) | Red Blend | Castello di Ama |
| 43179 | 43178 | Portugal | A bold, ripe wine that is rich and ready to drink. The tannins, the dry core that just supports the black fruits and the attractive acidity are all balanced. This is an immediately attractive, rounded wine. Drink now. | Reserva | 90 | 20 | Tejo | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta da Lagoalva de Cima 2014 Reserva Red (Tejo) | Portuguese Red | Quinta da Lagoalva de Cima |
| 43180 | 43179 | Portugal | An Alvarinho that comes from the southern Minho, close to the Douro River, this is a perfumed, ripe and richly textured wine. Pear and green plum fruits are combined with fine acidity and tangy lemon zest minerality to create a fresh while rich wine. Drink from late 2016. | Pouco Comum | 90 | 15 | Minho | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta da Lixa 2015 Pouco Comum Alvarinho (Minho) | Alvarinho | Quinta da Lixa |
| 43181 | 43180 | Portugal | This is a beautifully perfumed, lightly wood-aged wine. With grapes from the Douro Superior, it is rich while remaining impressively fresh. There are apricot and ripe pear flavors that are given a smoky, toasty edge by the wood aging. It is ready to drink. | Superior Branco | 90 | 28 | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta do Crasto 2014 Superior Branco White (Douro) | Viosinho | Quinta do Crasto |
| 43182 | 43181 | Portugal | This is classic, ripe and creamy Alvarinho. It has a mineral edge to keep the boisterous yellow fruits and ripe perfumed flavors in order. The wine is ready to drink, full of fruit and freshness. | QM | 90 | 22 | Vinho Verde | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quintas de Melgaço 2015 QM Alvarinho (Vinho Verde) | Alvarinho | Quintas de Melgaço |
| 43183 | 43182 | US | A 100% varietal wine, this offers a juiciness of red fruit that's deliciously inviting, surrounded by plenty of cinnamon and black pepper. Grippy and full bodied, it reins in its ripeness well, remaining structured and complex through a mineral-driven finish. | Dickerson Vineyard | 90 | 37 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Ravenswood 2013 Dickerson Vineyard Zinfandel (Napa Valley) | Zinfandel | Ravenswood |
| 43184 | 43183 | US | Arguably the iconic vineyard at Rex Hill, Jacob-Hart brings subtle nuances into play from older vines and biodynamic techniques. There's lots to enjoy here—hints of spice, earth, even hemp, along with the core fruit flavors of blackberry and black cherry. It's just a little thinner than usual in this new vintage. | Jacob-Hart Vineyard | 90 | 65 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Rex Hill 2013 Jacob-Hart Vineyard Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Noir | Rex Hill |
| 43199 | 43198 | US | This 100% Cab will strike some cult Cabernet addicts as old-fashioned. It's bone dry and firm in tannins, with an herb and olive tapenade taste to the riper currants and blackberries. Virtually guaranteed to age, this elegant young wine should be best between 2010 and 2016. | Michael Anthony | 93 | 55 | California | St. Helena | Napa | | | Cefalu' 2004 Michael Anthony Cabernet Sauvignon (St. Helena) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Cefalu' |
| 43200 | 43199 | US | This is a gorgeous Cabernet, but it's pretty young, and while it's delicious now due to the ripe fruit, it really needs time. Wrapped in fresh, tight tannins, it displays powerful red and black currant, blackberry, cherry, chocolate and vanilla oak flavors, and shows the elegant, important mouthfeel of a top Napa Cab. Give it until after 2008, if you can keep your hands off, and will come into its own after 2010. | Estate Grown | 93 | 75 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Clark-Clauden 2004 Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Clark-Clauden |