| 47431 | 47430 | US | In recent years, Precious Mountain Vineyard has provided Bob Cabral with some of his most glorious fruit. Tremendous in flash and depth, it offers compelling flavors of raspberry and cherry, accented by sweet, smoky oak. There's such complexity in the acid and tannin structure, and in the earthy, stony, spicy nuances, that you find something new to love with every sip. This masterpiece is fabulous now, and will develop bottle complexity over the next 15 years, at least. | Precious Mountain Vineyard | 98 | 94 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | | | Williams Selyem 2010 Precious Mountain Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) | Pinot Noir | Williams Selyem |
| 47432 | 47431 | US | Dense and concentrated, this has thick, almost jammy blue and purple fruits, with a peppery highlight and an undercurrent of sweet grain. The palate is tight, featuring layers of cassis, ink, anise, coffee and iodine, with an earthy salinity that runs through the finish. The Armada is perhaps a bit less fruity and more austere than the other 2009 Cayuse Syrahs, but is every inch their equal. | Armada Vineyard | 97 | 85 | Oregon | Walla Walla Valley (OR) | Oregon Other | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Cayuse 2009 Armada Vineyard Syrah (Walla Walla Valley (OR)) | Syrah | Cayuse |
| 47433 | 47432 | US | This wine shows real first-growth quality in its intensity and concentration, with orange nectar, golden mango, pear, peach pie, buttercream, vanilla, buttered toast and spice flavors. The balance is exquisite, and the way the acids dance along the palate make the wine clean and lively. | Allen Vineyard | 97 | 50 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | | | Williams Selyem 2010 Allen Vineyard Chardonnay (Russian River Valley) | Chardonnay | Williams Selyem |
| 47434 | 47433 | US | Using grapes sourced entirely from the En Chamberlin Vineyard, this pure Cabernet is deep, dark, focused and tight, with firm but velvety tannins and a perfect mix of cassis, coffee and earth. Even more than previous years, this vintage displays astonishing depth and power. Flavors of Serrano ham and other cured meats, plus a delicate saltiness and minerality keep the flavors developing onto the long, fascinating finish. | The Widowmaker | 97 | 80 | Oregon | Walla Walla Valley (OR) | Oregon Other | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Cayuse 2009 The Widowmaker Cabernet Sauvignon (Walla Walla Valley (OR)) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Cayuse |
| 47435 | 47434 | Austria | Bründlmayer's flagship wine is made from old vines grown on the Heiligenstein hill. It is as intense as a great Riesling can be, a pure expression of steel, mineral and bitter orange and pineapple flavors. It has great structure and a ripe, concentrated character. This will age long and well. | Zöbinger Heiligenstein Erste Lage Alte Reben Reserve | 96 | 78 | Kamptal | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Bründlmayer 2011 Zöbinger Heiligenstein Erste Lage Alte Reben Reserve Riesling (Kamptal) | Riesling | Bründlmayer |
| 47436 | 47435 | US | Another spectacular Dolce, which continues the brand's string of successes and further emphasizes its standing as one of California's greatest- white dessert wines. It lacks a touch of the concentration found in the 2006, but it dazzles nonetheless with intricate, sweet flavors of honey, butterscotch, golden-apricot nectar, orange marmalade, pineapple tart, vanilla and buttered toast. And all that is brightened by crisp acidity. Terrific to drink now, and it will hold in a proper cellar for a decade. The blend is 82% Sémillon and 18% Sauvignon Blanc. | Late Harvest Wine | 96 | 85 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Dolce 2007 Late Harvest Wine Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley) | Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc | Dolce |
| 47437 | 47436 | US | The Camaspelo blend is 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Merlot, and it shows a riot of juicy cranberry, raspberry, blueberry and black cherry flavors in a rambunctious display of power. Full, round and balanced, it offers hints of cedar, earth and coffee that extend onto the lush, complex, age-worthy finish. | Camaspelo | 96 | 75 | Oregon | Walla Walla Valley (OR) | Oregon Other | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Cayuse 2009 Camaspelo Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot (Walla Walla Valley (OR)) | Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot | Cayuse |
| 47438 | 47437 | US | Winemaker Bob Cabral's three 2010 Chardonnays are possibly the greatest he's ever made. This bottling shows fabulous complexity and sheer deliciousness, offering intricate notes of butterscotch, tropical fruit, pear tart, golden apricot, vanilla cream, buttered toast and exotic spice, with perhaps just a trace of honey. Its brilliant acidity and a tangy minerality provide the balance that pushes this wine off the charts. | Drake Estate Vineyard | 96 | 65 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | | | Williams Selyem 2010 Drake Estate Vineyard Chardonnay (Russian River Valley) | Chardonnay | Williams Selyem |
| 47439 | 47438 | US | The acidity really makes this Chardonnay come alive, providing vitality, a quality that's boosted by an undercurrent of minerals. It's so rich in tropical fruit, orange, nectarine and pear flavors, and so generously oaked, which brings a sweet, satisfying note of buttered toast, that all you want to do is drink it now, preferably with steamed lobster and melted butter. | Heintz Vineyard | 96 | 50 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | | | Williams Selyem 2010 Heintz Vineyard Chardonnay (Russian River Valley) | Chardonnay | Williams Selyem |
| 47440 | 47439 | US | Exceptionally delicious to drink now, this is rich, vibrant and complex. It offers wave after wave of raspberry and cherry pie filling, rose tea, mineral and smoky sandalwood flavors, which are all wrapped into an incredibly fine texture of complex tannins and vibrant acids. The finish is dry and graceful. It's tough to keep your hands off of this wine, but it should hold in the bottle for 6–8 years, gradually losing fruit and gaining earthy, mushroomy complexities. | Rosemary's Vineyard | 96 | 70 | California | Arroyo Grande Valley | Central Coast | | | Talley 2010 Rosemary's Vineyard Pinot Noir (Arroyo Grande Valley) | Pinot Noir | Talley |
| 47441 | 47440 | US | A unique take on this variety that saw no new oak, this wine reveals aromas of cigar box, dried herb and dark fruit. The palate brings a fine sense of purity and detail to the raspberry and cherry flavors, trailing ever so slightly toward the finish. | Red Willow Vineyard | 89 | 38 | Washington | Yakima Valley | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Savage Grace 2014 Red Willow Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Yakima Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Savage Grace |
| 47442 | 47441 | US | Generous herb, citrus and tropical-fruit aromas are followed by a full-bodied palate chock full of kiwi and other broad tropical-fruit flavors. It's unabashed in its appeal. | Pearl | 89 | 22 | Washington | Yakima Valley | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Sparkman 2015 Pearl Sauvignon Blanc (Yakima Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Sparkman |
| 47443 | 47442 | US | Sourced from the crest of Catherine's block of Dineen Vineyard, this brooding wine brings aromas of dried and fresh herbs, vanilla, orange peel and pencil lead, which need some time to unwind. The cranberry and cherry flavors bring a sense of freshness, with the tannins providing some heft. It needs time to be fully appreciated. | StevensTheCrest Reserve | 89 | 45 | Washington | Yakima Valley | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Stevens 2013 StevensTheCrest Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Yakima Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stevens |
| 47444 | 47443 | France | Dark, decadent notes of dried cherry and fig lead the bouquet of this seductive wine, with supporting notes of wood spice, cocoa powder, pressed purple flowers and rum raisin adding depth and character. The medium-weight palate boasts velvety tannins and rich black-fruit flavors that finish full and chocolaty. | Domaine de Bila-Haut Vin Doux Naturel | 89 | 26 | Languedoc-Roussillon | Rivesaltes | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | M. Chapoutier 2001 Domaine de Bila-Haut Vin Doux Naturel Grenache (Rivesaltes) | Grenache | M. Chapoutier |
| 47445 | 47444 | US | This rich but bracing dry wine is blended from Italian grape varieties. It has plenty of ripe plum and cherry shaded by black olive and savory herb nuances backed by moderate tannins. Unlike Noceto's other more elegant reds, this one is full bodied and ripe in flavor. | Rosso | 89 | 18 | California | Amador County | Sierra Foothills | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Vino Noceto NV Rosso Red (Amador County) | Red Blend | Vino Noceto |
| 47446 | 47445 | France | This wine brims with almost overripe pear notes on the nose. The palate follows with equally full-fruited accents shot through with citric freshness, making for a super-juicy, super-easy, off-dry white. Drink soon to make most of the fruit. | Réserve | 89 | 14 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Willm 2015 Réserve Pinot Gris (Alsace) | Pinot Gris | Willm |
| 47447 | 47446 | US | This squat bottle comes, indeed, straight from the barrel with no filtering, and works quite well. Bright and plump purple fruits mix with vanilla and a tickling acidity on the nose. The palate shows juicy cherry fruit as well as blackberry and blueberry, with richness from vanilla and caramel. The tannins are a bit tough, but rugged in the right ways. | Straight de Barrel | 89 | 119 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | HammerSky 2013 Straight de Barrel Merlot (Paso Robles) | Merlot | HammerSky |
| 47448 | 47447 | Italy | Earthy aromas recalling truffle, underbrush, tilled soil and leather lead the nose. The vibrant palate shows juicy wild cherry, clove, white pepper and mineral alongside velvety tannins and firm acidity. This comes around beautifully after time in the glass so open it up ahead of time to let it breathe. | | 89 | 48 | Tuscany | Rosso di Montalcino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Il Paradiso di Manfredi 2014 Rosso di Montalcino | Sangiovese | Il Paradiso di Manfredi |
| 47449 | 47448 | US | A tiny bit of effervescence dissipates quickly. Classic aromas recall dried lime peel, wet cement, cut grass, sliced apples and a touch of rosemary oil. The palate holds extreme grassiness along with Anjou-pear peel, pine and thyme, reminiscent of a dewy lawn in springtime. | Flume Crossing | 89 | 14 | California | Arroyo Seco | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | J. Lohr 2015 Flume Crossing Sauvignon Blanc (Arroyo Seco) | Sauvignon Blanc | J. Lohr |
| 47450 | 47449 | France | Rich hints of juicy pear on the nose lead to an equally fruity palate. The pear notes and juiciness are boosted by slight sweetness that is held in check by lovely texture and clean freshness. The finish is off dry. | Les Natures | 89 | 28 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Jean-Baptiste Adam 2014 Les Natures Pinot Gris (Alsace) | Pinot Gris | Jean-Baptiste Adam |
| 47451 | 47450 | France | Breezy, refreshing grapefuit notes lift the nose on this wine. The clean-cut palate shows a purity of citrus and more generous, ripe peach. It's beautifully balanced and very fruit-driven. Drink soon for maximum fruit. | Réserve | 89 | 18 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Jean-Baptiste Adam 2015 Réserve Riesling (Alsace) | Riesling | Jean-Baptiste Adam |
| 47452 | 47451 | France | Soft notes of juicy, yellow pear on nose and palate make this a friendly, off-dry and appetizing wine. The body is rounded but toned, while the fruit notes are fresh and juicy. Drink soon to make most of those pure pear notes. | Cuvée Particulière | 89 | 17 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Jean-Marc Bernhard 2015 Cuvée Particulière Pinot Gris (Alsace) | Pinot Gris | Jean-Marc Bernhard |
| 47453 | 47452 | France | Honeysuckle notes hover over ripe pears. The palate boosts these notions even more with some residual sweetness that enhances the fruitiness. Edged with pleasant pithiness, the finish is off dry but balanced. | Lieu-dit Altenburg | 89 | 18 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Joseph Fritsch 2015 Lieu-dit Altenburg Pinot Gris (Alsace) | Pinot Gris | Joseph Fritsch |
| 47454 | 47453 | France | Friendly, earthy scents of buttercups and dandelions make appearances here. The palate follows with brisk, clean freshness and zingy, lemony appeal. It finishes dry, shot through with zesty freshness. | | 89 | 14 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Koenig 2014 Riesling (Alsace) | Riesling | Koenig |
| 47455 | 47454 | Spain | Concentrated aromas of raspberry, black cherry and blackberry set up a palate with moderately structured tannins. Flavors of blackberry, cassis and toast are nuanced. While this wine is dark and grapy on the finish, with a sense of smoothness. rounds it out. | | 89 | 18 | Northern Spain | Cariñena | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Algairen 2015 Garnacha (Cariñena) | Garnacha | Algairen |
| 47456 | 47455 | US | Soft tannins support a lighter style of leather, strawberry and herb in this structured, aromatic wine, speckled in cherry cola. | | 89 | 35 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Amici 2014 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) | Pinot Noir | Amici |
| 47457 | 47456 | US | There is an elegant integration of aromas on the nose of this bottling, with black cherry, smoked beef and a touch of tobacco. The mouthfeel is very soft and full, presenting flavors of blueberry, crushed asphalt and tart black plum skin. A solid sipper now, it's likely to improve with some aging. | | 89 | 18 | California | Santa Margarita Ranch | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Ancient Peaks 2013 Merlot (Santa Margarita Ranch) | Merlot | Ancient Peaks |
| 47458 | 47457 | US | From a hillside vineyard near Moon Mountain overlooking the Sonoma Valley, this wine was blended with 5% Petite Sirah. While not as high in alcohol as some of the producer's other wines, it has a concentrated character on the palate, akin to blueberry syrup, with soft, moderate tannins and a dusty texture. Red and black cherry provide additional fruit flavor. | Montecillo Vineyard | 89 | 55 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Beekeeper Cellars 2014 Montecillo Vineyard Zinfandel (Sonoma County) | Zinfandel | Beekeeper Cellars |
| 47459 | 47458 | England | The nose tells of the crisp green freshness of tart apples, the palate counters this with more generous, riper but still very fresh fruit and a wonderfully balm-like creaminess. It all comes together on the midpalate: rounded but unobtrusive autolysis embraces the tart briskness and rounds it all out. Totally refreshing, and does not take itself too seriously. | Bolney Bubbly | 89 | 45 | England | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Bolney Wine Estate NV Bolney Bubbly White (England) | White Blend | Bolney Wine Estate |
| 47460 | 47459 | US | Honey, jasmine, salted nectarine, yellow melon and plumeria flowers pop on the nose of this bottling that indicates Roussanne may do well in Temecula. There's solid yellow-grapefruit-pith grip to the palate, a touch of tart tangerine, slate minerality and some botanical elements. It's bright and tense for an often oily, easily over-ripened grape. | Winemaker's Reserve | 89 | 30 | California | Temecula Valley | South Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Callaway 2013 Winemaker's Reserve Roussanne (Temecula Valley) | Roussanne | Callaway |