| 44611 | 44610 | US | A new project from Jackson Family Wines from the Boone Ridge Vineyard, this is a voluptuous Pinot delivers a substantial mouthfeel of dark blueberry fruit and mushroomy earth. Textured and grippy, its acidity is on the mark, a good go-to for family meals, especially a quiche Lorraine brimming with bacon. | | 88 | 40 | California | Anderson Valley | | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Champ de Rêves 2011 Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley) | Pinot Noir | Champ de Rêves |
| 44612 | 44611 | US | Aged in French and American oak, it's minty in wintergreen and cedar with soft, tight tannins layered in ripe plum fruit and chocolaty coconut. It offers plenty of texture and a long finish, the ending marked by a slight suggestion of molasses. | | 88 | 29 | California | Livermore Valley | Central Coast | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Chateau Molyneaux 2011 Petit Verdot (Livermore Valley) | Petit Verdot | Chateau Molyneaux |
| 44613 | 44612 | Italy | Made from Friuli's classic white grape, this vibrant wine leads with aromas of honeysuckle, baked pear and flint. The elegant, linear palate delivers yellow apple, Bartlett pear and lime zest accented with notes of sage, clove and cinnamon. Fresh acidity gives a bright finish. | | 88 | 18 | Northeastern Italy | Collio | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Collavini 2013 Friulano (Collio) | Friulano | Collavini |
| 44614 | 44613 | Portugal | With its dark color and firm tannins, this dense wine from 2,000-foot-high vineyards belies its light alcohol to give rich structure. It is fresh as well, with black currant juiciness coming through the spice and structure. It's still young, juicy and needs to age. Drink from 2015. | Quinta do Cardo | 88 | 13 | Beira Interior | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Companhia das Quintas 2012 Quinta do Cardo Red (Beira Interior) | Portuguese Red | Companhia das Quintas |
| 44615 | 44614 | Austria | Enticing notes of honeysuckle and ripe peachiness make for an aromatic summer white with an uncomplicated but inviting presence. Guaranteed to put a smile on your face with its aromatic freshness and light body. | Small Hill | 88 | 16 | Burgenland | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Hillinger 2013 Small Hill White (Burgenland) | White Blend | Hillinger |
| 44616 | 44615 | US | This well-aged release definitely falls on the ripe-to-the-point-of-raisins side of the fruit spectrum. It's almost Port-like, with flavors of blackberry pie and coffee. Not a dessert wine though—it's bone dry and ready to drink right now. | Hi-Valley Vineyard | 88 | 28 | Oregon | Columbia Valley (OR) | Oregon Other | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Jacob Williams 2009 Hi-Valley Vineyard Syrah (Columbia Valley (OR)) | Syrah | Jacob Williams |
| 44617 | 44616 | Austria | Hints of rhubarb, earth and a certain nuttiness on the nose lead onto a rich, rounded and savory palate. Red, ripe apples star along with an earthy texture that yields a pleasant tinge of bitterness. This belongs firmly on the table. | | 88 | 20 | Thermenregion | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Johanneshof Reinisch 2013 Rotgipfler (Thermenregion) | Rotgipfler | Johanneshof Reinisch |
| 44618 | 44617 | Austria | A gentle, fresh-faced, peachy Riesling with a rounded body, refreshing acidity and just a little spritz. | Vom Gelben Löss | 88 | 20 | Wagram-Donauland | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Josef Ehmoser 2013 Vom Gelben Löss Riesling (Wagram-Donauland) | Riesling | Josef Ehmoser |
| 44619 | 44618 | France | Soft, fruity and with a ripe almond character, this is a bone dry Chenin. It has a delicious, juicy feel, crisp with tight acidity and minerality. Drink now for its freshness. | Sec | 88 | | Loire Valley | Vouvray | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Vignoble Brisebarre 2012 Sec (Vouvray) | Chenin Blanc | Vignoble Brisebarre |
| 44620 | 44619 | Italy | Opening aromas include green apple, Bartlett pear, white peach, mineral and lemon zest. The juicy palate is balanced with fresh acidity and it closes on a hint of white almond. | Zuc di Volpe | 88 | 40 | Northeastern Italy | Colli Orientali del Friuli | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Volpe Pasini 2012 Zuc di Volpe Pinot Grigio (Colli Orientali del Friuli) | Pinot Grigio | Volpe Pasini |
| 44621 | 44620 | Portugal | A ripe and creamy blend of Fernão Pires and Arinto, this is both fresh and richly textured. It has weight as well as a smooth texture, full in the mouth while also tangy. Already delicious, it will also age, so drink until 2018. | Azul Portugal | 88 | 11 | Tejo | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Wines & Winemakers 2013 Azul Portugal White (Tejo) | Portuguese White | Wines & Winemakers |
| 44622 | 44621 | US | The aromas of strawberry, orange peel and plum seem a bit muddled, while the palate brings greater clarity and delineation to the medium bodied, creamy-feeling fruit flavors. | Reserve | 88 | 40 | Oregon | Columbia Gorge (OR) | Oregon Other | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Wy'East Vineyards 2012 Reserve Pinot Noir (Columbia Gorge (OR)) | Pinot Noir | Wy'East Vineyards |
| 44623 | 44622 | Austria | Rounded, rich and tropical notions of mango and passion fruit dominate the nose. The palate is more restrained and focuses on zesty, citrusy freshness. A total winner where refreshment is concerned: easy, fresh and zippy. | | 88 | 12 | Burgenland | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Zantho 2013 Sauvignon Blanc (Burgenland) | Sauvignon Blanc | Zantho |
| 44624 | 44623 | Germany | A spray of orange blossom lends flair to fresh apple and lemon aromas on this ripe, juicy wine. Medium sweet in style, it's luscious with peach and mango nectar, but elegantly cut by a shower of lemon acidity. Finishes moderately long. | Bernkasteler Badstube Kabinett | 88 | 22 | Mosel | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Dr. Pauly Bergweiler 2012 Bernkasteler Badstube Kabinett Riesling (Mosel) | Riesling | Dr. Pauly Bergweiler |
| 44625 | 44624 | Italy | Bright aromas of ripe golden apple, Bartlett pear and honeydew melon carry over to the linear palate. Vibrant acidity gives this clean, refreshing finish. | | 88 | 16 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Elena Walch 2012 Pinot Bianco (Alto Adige) | Pinot Bianco | Elena Walch |
| 44626 | 44625 | Chile | Berry, cassis, wood shavings and loamy earth are the main aromas. Lightly baked flavors of blackberry and plum come with olive and herbal accents. This is oaky, a touch minty and generally comfortable on the finish. | Novas Gran Reserva Made with Organically Grown Grapes | 88 | 16 | Maipo Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Emiliana 2011 Novas Gran Reserva Made with Organically Grown Grapes Cabernet Sauvignon (Maipo Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Emiliana |
| 44627 | 44626 | Austria | Rounded acidity recalls the freshness of green apple and pear rather than that of citrus. Very clean and streamlined but with pleasant substance and just a little enticing spritz. Simple but very pleasant. | | 88 | | Wagram-Donauland | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Fritsch 2013 Riesling (Wagram-Donauland) | Riesling | Fritsch |
| 44628 | 44627 | US | This new, patriotic Rosenblum Cellars project kicked off with a $100,000 gift to the USO. This affordable but well-manicured wine begins with aromas of caramelized lemon peel and faint peach that carry through to the palate, alongside a lingering note of toasted vanilla. Seeming to evolve steadily as it sits in the glass, it would wash down an even more affordable bucket of fried chicken. | | 88 | 18 | California | California | California Other | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Great American Wine Company 2012 Chardonnay (California) | Chardonnay | Great American Wine Company |
| 44629 | 44628 | Austria | Creamy pear with overtones of mint presents an inviting nose for this soft but streamlined wine. Ever-so-slight fizz lends additional freshness. | Von Den Terrassen | 88 | 15 | Wagram-Donauland | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Josef Ehmoser 2013 Von Den Terrassen Grüner Veltliner (Wagram-Donauland) | Grüner Veltliner | Josef Ehmoser |
| 44630 | 44629 | US | Starting with the strawberry syrup nose so common in Pinot Noirs from the Santa Maria Valley, this tasty, approachable wine quickly comes across as more fun than pensive, with aromas bordering on Hawaiian Punch. It's very smooth once sipped, showing a bit more raspberry than strawberry on the palate, with some yeastiness and zing as well. | | 88 | 30 | California | Santa Maria Valley | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Kenneth Volk 2011 Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley) | Pinot Noir | Kenneth Volk |
| 44631 | 44630 | Austria | Deliciously ripe and juicy pear mingles with yellow plum and greengage on the nose. The palate, conversely, is held tight in a bright citrus corset featuring grapefruit, lemon and barely ripe tangerine: a layered mix of enticing, zesty flavors that refresh and scintillate. White pepper and some herbal spice just manage to edge in and will develop more fully with time. Clean, taut and very exciting. | Axpoint Smaragd | 94 | 55 | Wachau | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Franz Hirtzberger 2014 Axpoint Smaragd Grüner Veltliner (Wachau) | Grüner Veltliner | Franz Hirtzberger |
| 44632 | 44631 | Italy | Baked plum, ripe berry, baking spice, violet and leather aromas unfold on this concentrated wine. On the delicious palate, velvety tannins support fleshy black cherry, crushed raspberry, cinnamon and licorice while a tobacco note backs up the finish. It's already tempting but hold for added complexity. Drink 2018–2031. | Daginestra | 94 | 40 | Southern Italy | Aglianico del Vulture | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Grifalco 2011 Daginestra (Aglianico del Vulture) | Aglianico | Grifalco |
| 44633 | 44632 | US | This one-time-only blanc de blancs is made from a Stony Hill Chardonnay clone planted in a single block of the producer's vineyard—since planted to Pinot Noir. This sparkler is sublime, the mousse silky and speckled in minerality. Lemon, pear and brine combine to good effect on the palate, buoying the exuberant fragrances of orange peel and cream pie. | Cuvée M | 94 | 62 | California | Green Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Iron Horse 2010 Cuvée M Chardonnay (Green Valley) | Chardonnay | Iron Horse |
| 44634 | 44633 | US | This is the inaugural release from Elizabeth Bourcier, assistant vigneronne at Cayuse Vineyards. A unique blend of Grenache (60%) and Cabernet Sauvignon, it clearly comes from The Rocks, with the aromas of black olive, peat, fire pit, raspberry and herbs popping. The smoked meat and savory flavors show elegance, depth, detail and restraint, with a finish that sails. It's a subtle, sublime wine that makes a statement. | | 94 | 70 | Washington | Walla Walla Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | La Rata 2012 Red (Walla Walla Valley (WA)) | Red Blend | La Rata |
| 44635 | 44634 | US | This is an outright steal for a wine of this quality, a remarkable entry into the producer's wider world of knockout designates. Lush and layered, it combines decadent cherry, vanilla and spicy cinnamon-cola over an elegant, medium-bodied structure. | | 94 | 40 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Lynmar 2013 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) | Pinot Noir | Lynmar |
| 44636 | 44635 | Austria | The nose gives little away—it needs some air—but the palate is dense with blueberry and black cherry. The tannins are very fine but firm and find a lovely counterpoint in the fresh acidity. Soft notions of tar and smoke envelope the plummy fruit, making this all the more alluring. Lovely now, but with future potential through 2020. | Comondor | 94 | 106 | Burgenland | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Nittnaus Anita und Hans 2012 Comondor Red (Burgenland) | Red Blend | Nittnaus Anita und Hans |
| 44637 | 44636 | Austria | Notes of yeast and fresh pear hint that this is for keeping. Fruit is still held tightly curled at the core, waiting to blossom, while hints of peppery, herbal, yeasty spice already hold sway. This is concentrated but remains elegantly slender and beautifully toned. Poise and structure are the hallmarks. | Kellerberg | 94 | 55 | Wachau | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Pichler-Krutzler 2014 Kellerberg Grüner Veltliner (Wachau) | Grüner Veltliner | Pichler-Krutzler |
| 44638 | 44637 | Austria | A very savory, earthy character appears amid the lemon-zest palate that also features a salty, rock-solid statement. This is not for the fainthearted: a compact bundle of pure life with an utterly compelling nature and a lip-smackingly clean finish. | Kellerberg | 94 | 55 | Wachau | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Pichler-Krutzler 2014 Kellerberg Riesling (Wachau) | Riesling | Pichler-Krutzler |
| 44639 | 44638 | France | This wine is concentrated, dense and has superb acidity and fresh white fruits. Crisp apples, pears and spice from the wood aging are all there. Made with 90% Sauvignon Blanc and 10% Sémillon, this is a wine for the long haul, so, if you can, wait until 2020 before drinking. Bonnet family owners are in the mix; Michel Rolland consults. | | 94 | 68 | Bordeaux | Pessac-Léognan | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Malartic-Lagravière 2013 Pessac-Léognan | Bordeaux-style White Blend | Château Malartic-Lagravière |
| 44640 | 44639 | France | Very well balanced, this is already a beautiful wine that could almost be drunk now. Smooth tannins and oak are layered with red and black-currant fruits that are perfumed and fresh. The structure is all there, just light and fragrant. Drink now, although the wine will fill out from 2022. | | 94 | | Bordeaux | Margaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Palmer 2013 Margaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Palmer |