| 46081 | 46080 | Germany | Spice and smoke aromas contribute to a slightly earthy, savory opening on this sweet-tart Riesling full of brisk tangerine and grapefruit flavors. Nervy acidity and intense mineral tones extend through the moderately long finish. | Bernkasteler Badstube Kabinett | 88 | 22 | Mosel | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Dr. H. Thanisch (Erben Müller-Burggraef) 2012 Bernkasteler Badstube Kabinett Riesling (Mosel) | Riesling | Dr. H. Thanisch (Erben Müller-Burggraef) |
| 46082 | 46081 | Italy | A structured Pinot Grigio, it discloses aromas of fragrant white flowers, apple, pear and a hint of beeswax. The lively palate offers Granny Smith apple and citrus alongside zesty acidity. A subtle mineral note marks the close. | | 88 | 20 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Muri-Gries 2012 Pinot Grigio (Alto Adige) | Pinot Grigio | Muri-Gries |
| 46083 | 46082 | Austria | Citrus scents mingle with green pear peel. A textural vestige of phenolics suggests that this wine belongs on the table. | | 88 | 15 | Carnuntum | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Netzl 2013 Grüner Veltliner (Carnuntum) | Grüner Veltliner | Netzl |
| 46084 | 46083 | US | From a dry-farmed vineyard and treated to wild yeast and minimal new French oak, this Petite is chewy in leathery tannins, a definite crowd pleaser for Petite fans. Blackberries, coffee and pepper commingle impressively. | King Vineyard | 88 | 38 | California | Suisun Valley | North Coast | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Olabisi 2008 King Vineyard Petite Sirah (Suisun Valley) | Petite Sirah | Olabisi |
| 46085 | 46084 | Austria | This barely salmon-colored charmer offers citrus freshness in a delicate frame. It makes a light sundowner-sip and ideal apéritif. | | 88 | 13 | Niederösterreich | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Pratsch 2013 Rosé (Niederösterreich) | Rosé | Pratsch |
| 46086 | 46085 | Portugal | Rounded and ripe, this attractive, rich wine shows wood aging, ripe tannins and a firmer, drier core. Solid and dense, it has good acidity as well as a tight texture. The wine will need further aging, so don't drink before 2016. | Cardal | 88 | 14 | Tejo | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta da Alorna 2012 Cardal Red (Tejo) | Portuguese Red | Quinta da Alorna |
| 46087 | 46086 | Italy | A blend of Pinot Bianco, Friulano, Sauvignon and Ribolla Gialla, this structured but elegant wine offers Golden apple, dried apricot, citrus and subtle oak along with a hint of butterscotch. | Col Disôre | 88 | 37 | Northeastern Italy | Collio | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Russiz Superiore 2011 Col Disôre White (Collio) | White Blend | Russiz Superiore |
| 46088 | 46087 | US | An intense, impactful Malbec strong in tannin and power, teeth-staining and suggestive of a leathery saddle. Amidst the wine's manliness there is also ripe dark cherry, tobacco and plenty of soft vanilla. This is a big meat wine. | Betsy Vineyard | 88 | 45 | California | High Valley | | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Shannon Ridge 2010 Betsy Vineyard Malbec (High Valley) | Malbec | Shannon Ridge |
| 46089 | 46088 | Chile | Warm, loamy, baked berry and cherry scents are the lead aromas on this blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère and Syrah that also brings a green character into play. Hard acidity makes for a rough palate, while heavy oaking has created flavors of cheese and vanilla as well as spiced berry. Edgy tannins, leftover grit and green notes conclude things. | Gran Crucero Limited Edition | 88 | 29 | Colchagua Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Siegel 2010 Gran Crucero Limited Edition Red (Colchagua Valley) | Red Blend | Siegel |
| 46090 | 46089 | US | On the paler side of the the Chardonnay scale, the nose is subtle, with light touches of cream, butterscotch and smoke. There is a decent tension between ripe, lemongrass-like fruit and a bitter, grapefruit rind acidity in this wine from the team at Terravant Wine Company in Buellton. | | 88 | 16 | California | Central Coast | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Silver Spoon 2011 Chardonnay (Central Coast) | Chardonnay | Silver Spoon |
| 46091 | 46090 | Italy | Opening aromas include stone fruit, pear and nut. The savory palate offers white peach, green apple and mature Bartlett pear accented with bitter almond and mineral notes alongside fresh acidity. | | 88 | 19 | Northeastern Italy | Colli Orientali del Friuli | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Sirch 2013 Friulano (Colli Orientali del Friuli) | Friulano | Sirch |
| 46092 | 46091 | Italy | It offers intense aromas of tomato leaf, grapefruit and dried hay. The vibrant, linear palate delivers apricot, pineapple, yellow pepper and a note of sage alongside racy acidity. It's zesty and refreshing without rough edges. | | 88 | 19 | Northeastern Italy | Colli Orientali del Friuli | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Sirch 2013 Sauvignon (Colli Orientali del Friuli) | Sauvignon | Sirch |
| 46093 | 46092 | Austria | A little lemon, a little pear and a little spritz on the palate are backed by wonderful texture. This will be even better when served with food, even though the lemony acidity on the round body makes for easy drinking. | Hengstberg | 88 | | Wagram-Donauland | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Soellner 2013 Hengstberg Grüner Veltliner (Wagram-Donauland) | Grüner Veltliner | Soellner |
| 46094 | 46093 | US | This interesting rosé mixes 78% Pinot Noir with 22% Pinot Gris. It's a pale copper with a hint of rose, and the nose carries suggestions of rose petals as well as strawberries. It's tart and medium-bodied, with some citrus snap to the acids. | Pinot Gris & Pinot Noir | 88 | 16 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Spindrift Cellars 2013 Pinot Gris & Pinot Noir Rosé (Willamette Valley) | Rosé | Spindrift Cellars |
| 46095 | 46094 | France | The aromas are rather shy on the nose—there is just a mere floral whiff. The palate is dry and lets us see subtle varietal aromas: golden peach, a touch of honeysuckle spice, a hint of jasmine, aromatic orange zest. This is a restrained, streamlined and elegant varietal expression. Drink now through 2030. | | 93 | 27 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Trimbach 2014 Gewurztraminer (Alsace) | Gewürztraminer | Trimbach |
| 46096 | 46095 | US | This blend of 32% Syrah, 16% Grenache, 14% Petit Verdot, 12% Cabernet Franc, 12% Alicante Bouschet, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7% Petite Sirah truly sings, as the name implies. A strong boysenberry pie aroma is lifted by purple flower scents on the nose, and the palate's lush black cherry, vanilla and mocha spice flavors are reminiscent of a dessert wine without being sweet. | Chorum | 93 | 25 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Villa San Juliette 2013 Chorum Red (Paso Robles) | Red Blend | Villa San Juliette |
| 46097 | 46096 | US | The dynamic nose of this bottling from a longtime ranching family in Monterey County pops with black raspberry, candied pomegranate and rose petal aromas. Fresh red fruit as well as darker baked raspberry flavors show on the palate, which is lifted by white pepper touches. | Estate | 93 | 42 | California | Santa Lucia Highlands | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Boekenoogen 2014 Estate Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands) | Pinot Noir | Boekenoogen |
| 46098 | 46097 | US | Grown in a south-facing site on limestone soil a mile east of Carmel Valley Village, this wine is dark and silky in the glass, with thick but not overripe blueberry and elderberry aromas, enhanced with sarsaparilla, smoked beef and crushed walnut notes. The palate is lush but vibrant with acidity, blending dark berry flavors with toasted oak, earth and cocoa spice. | Saunders Vineyard | 93 | 40 | California | Carmel Valley | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Boete 2014 Saunders Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Carmel Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Boete |
| 46099 | 46098 | US | From Josh Jensen's 4.4-acre vineyard, this bottling offers black plum and mulberry aromas laced with crushed gravel and lavender notes. There is a powerful minty character to the palate, which helps enliven the hearty ripe cranberry and hibiscus elements. A thought-provoking and earthy wine. | Reed | 93 | 70 | California | Mt. Harlan | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Calera 2014 Reed Pinot Noir (Mt. Harlan) | Pinot Noir | Calera |
| 46100 | 46099 | France | Very pure and totally appetizing notes of ripe pear and juicy Golden Delicious Apple fill the nose. The same insistent lively fruitiness pervades the taut, dry and very juicy palate alongside a blazing vein of lemon freshness. This is full of fruit, life and freshness. The finish has a lifted touch of conifer and is totally refreshing and whistle clean. | Racines & Terroirs | 93 | 35 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Cave du Roi Dagobert 2015 Racines & Terroirs Riesling (Alsace) | Riesling | Cave du Roi Dagobert |
| 46101 | 46100 | US | Though golden-hued in the glass, this is rather mellow on the nose, with soft lemon cream, toasted apple and marzipan aromas. The palate shows intense acidic energy, with zippy, tight and clean nectarine sorbet and Meyer lemon rind flavors. | | 93 | 35 | California | Edna Valley | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Center of Effort 2014 Chardonnay (Edna Valley) | Chardonnay | Center of Effort |
| 46102 | 46101 | US | Fleshy, dense and bright with cassis and vanilla notes, this 100% varietal estate wine is lovely and elegantly restrained, showing compact oak and firm tannin. Raspberry, tobacco and cedar round out the nuanced flavors that open over time. | Estate | 93 | 85 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | D.R. Stephens 2014 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | D.R. Stephens |
| 46103 | 46102 | France | The exquisitely restrained nose has just a touch of honeysuckle perfume—just a hint of that spicy headiness. These aromas also color the fine, ripe and juicy peach fruit on the palate that vies with fine citrus zestiness for attention. Slight residual sweetness caresses the fruit on the palate but this is very subtly done. The finish is off dry, but utterly balanced. This is a very beautiful, elegant and fresh Gewurztraminer. Drink now through 2030. | Rosenberg | 93 | 27 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Domaine Barmès-Buecher 2014 Rosenberg Gewurztraminer (Alsace) | Gewürztraminer | Domaine Barmès-Buecher |
| 46104 | 46103 | France | Very pure notes of Conference pear rise from the glass and promise freshness. The palate reprises the same fruitiness but streamlines it with grapefruit zest and juicy bone-dry concentration. This is bright and sprightly, energetic and invigorating, slender but packed with flavor. The finish is uncompromisingly fresh and dry. | Les Élements | 93 | 24 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Domaine Bott-Geyl 2014 Les Élements Pinot Gris (Alsace) | Pinot Gris | Domaine Bott-Geyl |
| 46105 | 46104 | US | This excellent blend of 70% Cabernet Franc, 25% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon shows caramelized black cherry, mint chocolate chip and a bit of smoke on the dense nose. The palate's soft mouthfeel is held up by firm tannins that last deep into the finish, presenting rich cherry juice flavors, along with caramel, milk chocolate and pleasant oak character. | Insider | 93 | 49 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Écluse 2014 Insider Red (Paso Robles) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Écluse |
| 46106 | 46105 | US | Candied lemon peel, Asian pear and marzipan hints show on the slightly oxidative nose of this bottling from Jim Clendenen. Ripe apple and pear flavors mark the palate, along with a warm toast component, but a Meyer lemon tang and bitter orange accents cut the richness. | Nuits-Blanches au Bouge | 93 | 35 | California | Santa Maria Valley | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Au Bon Climat 2013 Nuits-Blanches au Bouge Chardonnay (Santa Maria Valley) | Chardonnay | Au Bon Climat |
| 46107 | 46106 | Germany | Bold, ripe black-cherry and berry flavors pulsate from the core of this voluptuous Pinot Noir. It's a densely concentrated, full-bodied wine but neatly integrated, nuanced by subtle shades of spice, dark toast and bramble. Crisp cranberry acidity freshens the finish. Drink now through 2030. | Cuvée Max Trocken | 93 | 116 | Rheingau | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | August Kesseler 2013 Cuvée Max Trocken Pinot Noir (Rheingau) | Pinot Noir | August Kesseler |
| 46108 | 46107 | Spain | Full-throttle oak, vanilla, tobacco and smoky blackberry aromas feed into a full, grippy but surprisingly fresh palate. Toasty oak, blackberry and spice flavors finish long and steady. Drink this excellent Tempranillo from a powerful vintage through 2025. | Gran Reserva | 93 | 77 | Northern Spain | Ribera del Duero | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Protos 2011 Gran Reserva (Ribera del Duero) | Tempranillo | Protos |
| 46109 | 46108 | Portugal | In terms of aged vintage tawnies, this beautiful wine is relatively young. That means the fruit is still there, hinting at bold red fruits as well as the dried fig and sultana flavors that have also emerged. The wine is finely balanced with its rich texture and poise coming in between dry and sweet. Drink now. | Colheita Tawny | 93 | 60 | Port | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta do Noval 2003 Colheita Tawny (Port) | Port | Quinta do Noval |
| 46110 | 46109 | US | This Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre rosé is a stunning marriage of flavors and textures. Salmon in color, it invites with apricot, peach and Meyer lemon fruit, zesty acidity underlying its flavor, complexity and length. | Wine Creek Ranch | 93 | 22 | California | Dry Creek Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Quivira 2016 Wine Creek Ranch Rosé (Dry Creek Valley) | Rosé | Quivira |