| 47881 | 47880 | Spain | This is friendly on the nose with a melon scent. It feels fresh and not too challenging on palate, with nectarine, peach and mango flavors. The finish isn't too firm, but it doesn't fall apart. A simple, sweet casual quaffer. | Selección Especial 1 | 88 | 19 | Andalucia | Málaga | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Jorge Ordóñez & Co. 2008 Selección Especial 1 Moscatel (Málaga) | Moscatel | Jorge Ordóñez & Co. |
| 47882 | 47881 | Spain | Red berry and plum aromas form the base of this wine's fresh, uncomplicated bouquet. It feels juicy and bright, with good layering and aggressive flavors of berry and plum. The finish is dry and snappy, with mild oak and spice flavors. | Soplo | 88 | 18 | Levante | Valencia | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Rafael Cambra 2009 Soplo Garnacha (Valencia) | Garnacha | Rafael Cambra |
| 47883 | 47882 | France | Taut and mineral driven, this is full in the mouth, with ripe apricot and red apple fruits. Acidity lines the edges of the wine, giving it freshness while also being smoothed out by a toast note. It could age for another two years. | | 88 | | Burgundy | Pouilly-Fuissé | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Nicolas Potel 2010 Pouilly-Fuissé | Chardonnay | Nicolas Potel |
| 47884 | 47883 | France | Ripe and fruity, but also structured, this has fine acidity with a hint of wood. The main thrust of the wine is its raspberry, plum and damson fruits. The finish has a lively feel. | | 88 | 80 | Burgundy | Côte de Beaune-Villages | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Olivier Leflaive 2010 Côte de Beaune-Villages | Pinot Noir | Olivier Leflaive |
| 47885 | 47884 | France | Broad and generous, this has ample white fruits and attractive, balancing acids. It already has richness and a pure fruit character, with a firm, pear-skin-like structure and acidity on the finish. Age the for 3–4 years. | Montmains Premier Cru | 88 | | Burgundy | Chablis | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Pascal Bouchard 2010 Montmains Premier Cru (Chablis) | Chardonnay | Pascal Bouchard |
| 47886 | 47885 | US | Toasted oak adds spice and vanilla notes to the red cherry, pomegranate and leather flavors. This is forward, structured and rich in body, balanced by brisk acidity and a ruffle of fine-grained tannins. It finishes long on a minty sour-cherry note. | | 88 | 19 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Red Newt Cellars 2010 Cabernet Franc (Finger Lakes) | Cabernet Franc | Red Newt Cellars |
| 47887 | 47886 | US | Luscious tropical fruit and jasmine notes are framed by hints of fresh green herb and grass. A spray of lemony acidity and smoky white-tea notes add delicate flair to the finish. | Medium Sweet | 88 | 16 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Rooster Hill 2010 Medium Sweet Riesling (Finger Lakes) | Riesling | Rooster Hill |
| 47888 | 47887 | Italy | Sartori is one of Valpolicella's most important wineries thanks to its focused dedication to local winemaking traditions. This is not as thick or sweet as others. In fact, it shows an elegant, understated quality, with bright cherry and spice overtones. | | 88 | 40 | Veneto | Amarone della Valpolicella | | | | Sartori 2008 Amarone della Valpolicella | Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara | Sartori |
| 47889 | 47888 | Spain | The apple and lime aromas are simple yet inviting. It feels round and mellow, maybe a bit low in acidity. The flavors of banana, vanilla bean and pear are friendly, while the finish is smooth and bears a tropical flavor. | Old Vines | 88 | 15 | Northern Spain | Rueda | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Shaya 2011 Old Vines Verdejo (Rueda) | Verdejo | Shaya |
| 47890 | 47889 | US | Just a prickle of effervescence on the attack braces the palate for a shower of sweet lemon and apple flavors, with hints of fresh dill, white blossom and lime skin. Dry, lean and effortlessly elegant. Drink now. | | 88 | 16 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Sheldrake Point 2011 Pinot Gris (Finger Lakes) | Pinot Gris | Sheldrake Point |
| 47891 | 47890 | Italy | Barbecue spice, clove, nutmeg and dark berry fruit open the nose of this dark, garnet-colored wine. It has soft tannins, with loads of intensity and richness on the finish. | | 88 | 28 | Veneto | Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso | | | | Il Roverone 2008 Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso | Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara | Il Roverone |
| 47892 | 47891 | France | Soft and rounded, this has apple and peach fruits, with a lemon zest texture. The acidity is a refreshing counterweight to the smooth character. | La Sereine | 88 | 20 | Burgundy | Chablis | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | La Chablisienne 2009 La Sereine (Chablis) | Chardonnay | La Chablisienne |
| 47893 | 47892 | US | Sweet-pea vines and green herbs add freshness to the perfumed flower and luscious peach-nectar notes. A classically-styled Pinot Gris, this is dry yet mouthfilling and rich. It finishes long, with notes of stone fruit and black tea leaves. | | 88 | 14 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Lakewood 2011 Pinot Gris (Finger Lakes) | Pinot Gris | Lakewood |
| 47894 | 47893 | Chile | There's a pickled scent, but no fruit on the nose. This is pinched on the palate, with underripe, nutty, oily flavors of spent white fruits and bitterness. | Reserva | 80 | 13 | Limarí Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Maray 2013 Reserva Sauvignon Blanc (Limarí Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Maray |
| 47895 | 47894 | US | Dark and concentrated, this sends up complex aromas saturated with tar, asphalt, ink, steel, smoke and charred barbecue. It's a beautiful wine, tight and textural, in perfect balance, with superb depth, precision and elegance. The most contemplative of a superb 2011 Cayuse lineup, this wine above all needs your full attention. | En Chamberlin Vineyard | 99 | 75 | Oregon | Walla Walla Valley (OR) | Oregon Other | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Cayuse 2011 En Chamberlin Vineyard Syrah (Walla Walla Valley (OR)) | Syrah | Cayuse |
| 47896 | 47895 | US | The immediate impression is of savory umami aromas pierced with pine needle and sage highlights. Red and black licorice, along with sweet cured meats, bring complexity to fruit flavors of berry, cherry and plum. Toss in Provençal spices, coffee grounds and the classic Cayuse earthiness that continues through a deep, firm, beautifully defined finish. Drink now through 2030. | En Cerise Vineyard | 98 | 75 | Oregon | Walla Walla Valley (OR) | Oregon Other | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Cayuse 2011 En Cerise Vineyard Syrah (Walla Walla Valley (OR)) | Syrah | Cayuse |
| 47897 | 47896 | US | This glorious, evocative wine calls up a rich and sensuous catalog of scents and flavors. Black truffle, sea salt, clean earth, fungus, strawberry, liquid rocks, umami, tar...? the words pour out with each sniff and swallow. It's detailed, substantial and refined, gathering itself for a long, generous, captivating finish. Drink now through 2030. | Widowmaker En Chamberlin Vineyard | 97 | 90 | Oregon | Walla Walla Valley (OR) | Oregon Other | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Cayuse 2011 Widowmaker En Chamberlin Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Walla Walla Valley (OR)) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Cayuse |
| 47898 | 47897 | US | From an estate block planted to a mysterious suitcase clone, this is an insanely memorable and indelible Pinot. High in acidity, it discloses a touch of cedar on the back palate, richly luxurious and just aching for wild Sonoma duck adorned in a cherry reduction sauce. Cherry pit, berry, lavender and violet play on the nose and tongue, infusing the wine with a playfulness balanced by power. | The Traveler | 97 | 150 | California | Fort Ross-Seaview | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Wayfarer 2012 The Traveler Pinot Noir (Fort Ross-Seaview) | Pinot Noir | Wayfarer |
| 47899 | 47898 | US | Violet blossoms and orange peel aromatics jump out, followed by scents and flavors of lamb tartare and mixed charcuterie. Cofermented with 5% Viognier, it's an elegant and beautifully proportioned wine, offering ripe purple fruits with finishing hints of baking spices and dark chocolate. | Cailloux Vineyard | 96 | 90 | Oregon | Walla Walla Valley (OR) | Oregon Other | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Cayuse 2011 Cailloux Vineyard Syrah (Walla Walla Valley (OR)) | Syrah | Cayuse |
| 47900 | 47899 | Italy | Rich and concentrated, this gorgeous, terroir-driven wine opens with aromas of crushed blue flower, graphite, plum and pipe tobacco. The powerful but weightless palate weaves together ripe black cherry, blackberry, clove, black pepper and mineral while velvety tannins offer support. Drink 2016–2035. | Colleallodole | 96 | 80 | Central Italy | Montefalco Sagrantino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Milziade Antano 2010 Colleallodole (Montefalco Sagrantino) | Sagrantino | Milziade Antano |
| 47901 | 47900 | US | This sensational effort comes from 20-year-old vines. It's a glorious wine; textural, generous and complex. The bright and fruity midpalate blends flavors of peach, quince, honey, tea and caramel, buoyed by juicy acidity and a touch of minerality. | Aurora Vineyard | 96 | 60 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Ponzi 2012 Aurora Vineyard Chardonnay (Willamette Valley) | Chardonnay | Ponzi |
| 47902 | 47901 | US | Crafted from estate-grown fruit—a marriage of Pommard and Swan clones—Golden Mean comes from three distinct vineyard blocks, the Pommard fermented whole-cluster. It opens with dark, ripe layers of lush cherry-vanilla, the wine concentrated and rich in oak yet balanced in acidity. On the finish is a mix of leather, licorice and wild herb. Tuck it away through 2020–2022. | Golden Mean | 96 | 115 | California | Fort Ross-Seaview | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Wayfarer 2012 Golden Mean Pinot Noir (Fort Ross-Seaview) | Pinot Noir | Wayfarer |
| 47903 | 47902 | US | This is the winery's top Chardonnay, kept in bottle an extra year prior to release. Even in a challenging vintage such as 2011 it's a huge wine with astonishing concentration and power. The fruit has coiled intensity—so potent that it seems ready to burst wide open. Ripe apple and peach, olive oil, toasted almonds and plenty of new oak flavors abound. It's a jaw-dropper, and may be drunk now through 2022. | Récolte Grand Cru | 96 | 125 | Oregon | Dundee Hills | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Domaine Serene 2011 Récolte Grand Cru Chardonnay (Dundee Hills) | Chardonnay | Domaine Serene |
| 47904 | 47903 | US | Intensely aromatic, this carries a wealth of layered flavors consistent with past vintages. Umami, sea salt, mineral and Provençal herbs comingle, with a rich component of raspberry, plum and cherry compôte. More layers appear through the finish, with orange liqueur and a whiff of tanned leather. | Armada Vineyard God Only Knows | 96 | 90 | Oregon | Walla Walla Valley (OR) | Oregon Other | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Cayuse 2011 Armada Vineyard God Only Knows Grenache (Walla Walla Valley (OR)) | Grenache | Cayuse |
| 47905 | 47904 | US | A brilliant effort, this belongs right up there with the very best New World Viogniers. White flowers, lemon curd and a lush mix of citrus aromas show immense concentration right from the start. Both precise and dense, the scents and flavors flow through into a tightly wound, mineral-soaked finish, bright with citrus and apricot fruit. The length and concentration are simply spectacular. | Cailloux Vineyard | 96 | 70 | Oregon | Walla Walla Valley (OR) | Oregon Other | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Cayuse 2012 Cailloux Vineyard Viognier (Walla Walla Valley (OR)) | Viognier | Cayuse |
| 47906 | 47905 | France | The 2010 Beaucastel is a tour de force, brilliantly combining espresso and black olive notes with bright raspberry fruit, while dark earthy notes provide a solid base. The feel on the palate is ample, with tannins that are a bit dusty but not tough or chewy. The long, mouthwatering finish bodes well for the future. Drink now–2030. | Château de Beaucastel | 96 | 120 | Rhône Valley | Châteauneuf-du-Pape | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Famille Perrin 2010 Château de Beaucastel Red (Châteauneuf-du-Pape) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Famille Perrin |
| 47907 | 47906 | US | From one of the few Napa Valley wineries to showcase Malbec, this wine is a testament to the virtues of that devotion. It offers rich, dreamy flavors of blueberry cobbler, blackberry and licorice, lifted acidity and plush, soft tannins, all gorgeously finished in spicy chocolate and vanilla. | Small Block Series | 95 | 55 | California | Mount Veeder | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Hess Collection 2012 Small Block Series Malbec (Mount Veeder) | Malbec | Hess Collection |
| 47908 | 47907 | US | Densely planted and labor intensive (it is actually tilled by Belgian draft horses), the vineyard's first releases have been eagerly anticipated, and do not disappoint. Floral highlights are stacked over a swirl of umami, with subtle power and airiness. Delicate and tense, it's packed with brambly berry flavors, minerally acids and fine-grained tannins. | Sur Echalas Vineyard | 95 | 110 | Oregon | Walla Walla Valley (OR) | Oregon Other | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Horsepower 2011 Sur Echalas Vineyard Grenache (Walla Walla Valley (OR)) | Grenache | Horsepower |
| 47909 | 47908 | Italy | Aromas of black cherry marinated in spirits, leather, underbrush, licorice and black pepper unfold in the glass of this sleek, powerfully structured wine. The glossy palate doles out mature black plum, blackberry, clove, nutmeg, grilled herb and mocha while a licorice note closes the lingering finish. It's still young and tightly wound with an assertive, tannic backbone. Drink 2018–2030. | 25 Anni | 95 | 100 | Central Italy | Montefalco Sagrantino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Arnaldo Caprai 2010 25 Anni (Montefalco Sagrantino) | Sagrantino | Arnaldo Caprai |
| 47910 | 47909 | US | Brooding in dark cherry and earthy spice, this fully figured wine offers well-integrated oak. With a savory and powerful profile, it has a forceful grip on the palate accented by black tea, truffle and juicy vibrancy. From a mix of Dijon clones (37 and 777), some fermented whole-cluster, this is a structured, wine from a meticulously farmed coastal site. | Mother Rock | 95 | 115 | California | Fort Ross-Seaview | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Wayfarer 2012 Mother Rock Pinot Noir (Fort Ross-Seaview) | Pinot Noir | Wayfarer |