| 47911 | 47910 | US | A potpourri of exotic scents and flavors, this vineyard selection opens with scents of rose, raspberry, lavender and tea. The palate is generous and complex, mixing in nutmeg, chocolate, star anise and cola. Although it promises many years of life ahead, it's already too good to resist. | Aurora Vineyard | 95 | 100 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Ponzi 2012 Aurora Vineyard Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Noir | Ponzi |
| 47912 | 47911 | US | Evelyn's is the winery's reserve bottling. From first sniff to last sip it's a magical wine, conveying the richness and complexity that Biodynamic farming can convey. Cherries, cut tobacco, iron filings and dark chocolate flavors swirl together in a lush tapestry. The texture, tension and balance are superb, and time spent in 50% new French oak puts a wisp of smoke through the engaging finish. | Evelyn's | 95 | 68 | Oregon | Ribbon Ridge | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Brick House 2012 Evelyn's Pinot Noir (Ribbon Ridge) | Pinot Noir | Brick House |
| 47913 | 47912 | Italy | Blue flower, moist soil, leather, game, ripe dark berry and graphite are just some of the aromas of this powerfully structured, delicious wine. The palate delivers layers of juicy black cherry, blackberry, raspberry, white pepper and clove alongside youthfully assertive but ripe tannins. Drink 2017–2030. | Sacrantino | 95 | 60 | Central Italy | Montefalco Sagrantino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Cantina Fratelli Pardi 2010 Sacrantino (Montefalco Sagrantino) | Sagrantino | Cantina Fratelli Pardi |
| 47914 | 47913 | Italy | Smooth and velvety, this powerfully structured wine opens with earthy aromas of tilled soil, mature plum, game, leather and just a hint of barnyard. The ripe palate doles out layers juicy blackberry, black cherry, tobacco, nutmeg and ground black pepper alongside big, velvety tannins. Hold for complexity. Drink 2018–2035. | | 95 | 50 | Central Italy | Montefalco Sagrantino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Milziade Antano 2010 Montefalco Sagrantino | Sagrantino | Milziade Antano |
| 47915 | 47914 | US | This vineyard was planted specifically for the No Girls project. The wine is fresh, fragrant and intensely floral, with a mix of rosewater and orange zest. Elegant, with a delicate, lacy texture, the flavors are savory and salty, braced with stiff, lightly peppery tannins. Notes of funk and mushroom come into play as it finishes gracefully and with unexpected length. | La Paciencia Vineyard | 95 | 65 | Oregon | Walla Walla Valley (OR) | Oregon Other | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | No Girls 2011 La Paciencia Vineyard Grenache (Walla Walla Valley (OR)) | Grenache | No Girls |
| 47916 | 47915 | US | A star even among a stellar group of 2012 releases from Elk Cove, this 20-year-old vineyard really delivers the goods. Time has tempered the herbal aromatics, giving this rich, ripe effort a subtle subtext of olive and sage. Black cherry, dark chocolate and a dusty, mocha finish with a hint of habanero pepper bring this wine together beautifully. Delicious already, it should continue to improve 2025–2030. | Roosevelt | 95 | 85 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Elk Cove 2012 Roosevelt Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Noir | Elk Cove |
| 47917 | 47916 | US | Though very pale in the glass, this wine holds no shortage of interest. Honey and roasted marcona almonds consume the nose, and the palate blends bright citrus, lemon curd and cinnamon, all propped up by a perfect, judicious use of oak. | Oliver's Proprietor Grown | 95 | 36 | California | Edna Valley | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Talley 2012 Oliver's Proprietor Grown Chardonnay (Edna Valley) | Chardonnay | Talley |
| 47918 | 47917 | US | Sourced from the original 1965 planting, this wine demands your patience and full attention. Displaying a deep straw, slightly tawny hue, it opens with lightly spicy, nuanced threads of mint, hay, olive oil, green banana and almond. It seems almost ephemeral, but with some hours of breathing time it opens into a full-bodied, dense and compelling wine, with the extra dimensions that old vines can provide. Drink now through 2030. | Original Vines Reserve | 95 | 45 | Oregon | Dundee Hills | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | The Eyrie Vineyards 2012 Original Vines Reserve Chardonnay (Dundee Hills) | Chardonnay | The Eyrie Vineyards |
| 47935 | 47934 | Italy | Livio Felluga adds a creamy, sophisticated edge to its Pinot Grigio that elevates the wine in terms of food pairing opportunities. Instead of appetizers and easy finger foods, this wine can stand up to fish, white meat and pasta. It has fragrant notes of creamy peach, citrus, white stone and pineapple followed by a shapely, dense structure. | | 88 | 23 | Northeastern Italy | Colli Orientali del Friuli | | | | Livio Felluga 2007 Pinot Grigio (Colli Orientali del Friuli) | Pinot Grigio | Livio Felluga |
| 47919 | 47918 | US | Dark, concentrated and grippy, this is a sizable Pinot from a cool, coveted vineyard. Juicy blue and blackberry fruit dominate on the nose and palate, surrounded by exotic cedar, clove, oak and toffee, a swipe of vanilla lurking behind the front flavors. The big tannins will appreciate time in the cellar, through 2022–2024. | Gap's Crown Vineyard | 95 | 65 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Trombetta 2012 Gap's Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) | Pinot Noir | Trombetta |
| 47920 | 47919 | US | Of the four De Coelo Pinot Noirs sourced from this one special site, Arbore Sacra is the most earthy, savory and viscous. Grapes come from the Calera clone, beautifully structured and shyly subtle. In this graceful wine, expect nuanced layers of Asian spice and blackberry, with finely honed tannins and a lingering, spicy finish. | Arbore Sacra | 94 | 75 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | De Coelo 2012 Arbore Sacra Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) | Pinot Noir | De Coelo |
| 47921 | 47920 | US | Deep, dark and instantly compelling, this powerful wine features black cherry and cassis fruit adorned with clove, citrus, cardamom, nougat and mocha. The chewy tannins and overall tightness suggest that further cellaring will continue to improve it. Drink 2016 through 2030. | Abetina 2 | 94 | 100 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Ponzi 2012 Abetina 2 Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Noir | Ponzi |
| 47922 | 47921 | Spain | Everything about this wine is singing in harmony. The nose is fresh and pure, with raspberry, plum, spice and youthful rubbery aromas. The palate is elegant and impeccably balanced, while flavors of vanilla and coconut announce ample oak, with toasty, peppery plum and raspberry flavors waiting in the wings. Power, precision and elegance are draped all over the finish. Best from 2017 through 2025. | M2 de Matallana | 94 | 45 | Northern Spain | Ribera del Duero | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Telmo Rodríguez 2010 M2 de Matallana (Ribera del Duero) | Tempranillo Blend | Telmo Rodríguez |
| 47923 | 47922 | Germany | This delivers a spectacular explosion of fruity, floral flavors. Notes of apricot preserve and honeysuckle are exuberantly aromatic, balanced with a delicate palate of sweet, sugared peach and tangerine. It's sprightly and lean, yet elegantly lingering on the finish. | Goldkap Eiswein | 94 | 115 | Mosel | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Dr. Hermann 2012 Goldkap Eiswein Riesling (Mosel) | Riesling | Dr. Hermann |
| 47924 | 47923 | Italy | Here is an expressive Chardonnay from the far north of Italy that delivers beauty and harmony in the form of mature peach, honey roasted almond, butterscotch and sweet lemon zest. The wine boasts thick, creamy density and lively fruit flavors on the long finish. | Cardellino | 88 | 20 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | | | Elena Walch 2007 Cardellino Chardonnay (Alto Adige) | Chardonnay | Elena Walch |
| 47925 | 47924 | Italy | This is a bold bruiser of a wine with thick concentration and dense extraction of flavors and aromas. You'll recognize tones of spice, black cherry, blueberry, red currants, tealeaf and tobacco. The wine's texture is equally dense although it ends on a fresh, crisp note. | | 88 | | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino | | | | Fontevecchia 2003 Brunello di Montalcino | Sangiovese Grosso | Fontevecchia |
| 47926 | 47925 | Italy | Girlan is a quality-minded producer from the extreme north of Italy with a beautifully crafted and intense expression of Chardonnay. You'll get aromas of peach blossom, freshly churned butter and almond nut over a smooth and supple mouthfeel. | Select Art | 88 | 33 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | | | Girlan 2006 Select Art Chardonnay (Alto Adige) | Chardonnay | Girlan |
| 47927 | 47926 | Austria | The dryness of botrytis dominates this wine. There is a sweet undercurrent, but the main feature is of baked apple skins, tight structure and spice. It does need aging for all these features to come together. | Ruster Ausbruch | 88 | 37 | Burgenland | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Gunter Triebaumer 2006 Ruster Ausbruch Sauvignon Blanc (Burgenland) | Sauvignon Blanc | Gunter Triebaumer |
| 47928 | 47927 | US | Dark, tannic and dense, this is a classic Petite Sirah. In its youth it's strongly flavored in black currants and chocolate, and will be fine with richly sauced barbecue. But it will age for many, many years, gradually softening. | | 88 | 26 | California | Calaveras County | Sierra Foothills | | | Hatcher 2006 Petite Sirah (Calaveras County) | Petite Sirah | Hatcher |
| 47929 | 47928 | Italy | Nero d'Avola, Cabernet and Merlot are blended to produce a bold, oak-driven wine with smoky tones of campfire and coal. There are blackberries, prunes and plums in there as well and the wine has a chewy, succulent feel. | Montenero | 88 | 48 | Sicily & Sardinia | Sicilia | | | | Abbazia Santa Anastasia 2005 Montenero Red (Sicilia) | Red Blend | Abbazia Santa Anastasia |
| 47930 | 47929 | Italy | This is a bright expression of Nero d'Avola with youthful fruit flavors and pretty aromas of pistachio nut and almond. The wine is polished and clean with bright acidity on the close. | 3 Carati | 88 | 50 | Sicily & Sardinia | Sicilia | | | | Avide 2004 3 Carati Nero d'Avola (Sicilia) | Nero d'Avola | Avide |
| 47936 | 47935 | Italy | Molamatta is a very successful blend of some of Friuli's best varieties— Friulano, Ribolla Gialla and Pinot Bianco—that earns high praise for both aroma and mouthfeel. Citrus, pear, peach and almond nut notes are backed by a dense, creamy texture. | Molamatta | 88 | 21 | Northeastern Italy | Collio | | | | Marco Felluga 2007 Molamatta White (Collio) | White Blend | Marco Felluga |
| 47937 | 47936 | US | This mongrel is 50% Red Mountain Syrah, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Merlot. Tight and tart, it has a slightly reduced, rubber ball character, and needs plenty of breathing time. Fruit flavors are raspberry and cassis, accented with sharp acids and stiff tannins. | The Dissident | 88 | 28 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Mark Ryan 2006 The Dissident Red (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Red Blend | Mark Ryan |
| 47938 | 47937 | US | As sweet as honey, with Lifesaver candy pineapple, golden apricot preserves, Meyer lemon custard pie and Asian spice flavors. Calls for very rich fare, such as scallops sautéed in butter, served with a creamy risotto. | | 88 | 22 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | | | Wellington 2007 Roussanne (Sonoma County) | Roussanne | Wellington |
| 47939 | 47938 | US | This new Ausonius features a blend of 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Cabernet Franc and 8% Malbec. At first it's rich, smoky, chocolaty and supple; moving toward a Napa style in its breadth and ripeness, but leavening that with Washington's bright acids. Pleasing hints of spice and herb are dappled in, and the wine is almost peppery as it weaves across the palate. The finish is clean and simple, leaving you wishing for just a bit more complexity. | Ausonius | 88 | 35 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Woodinville Wine Cellars 2005 Ausonius Red (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Red Blend | Woodinville Wine Cellars |
| 47940 | 47939 | Italy | Morellino di Scansano is an up-and-coming red wine from Southern Tuscany that is easy and fun to drink. This ruby-colored expression delivers fresh tones of cherry and red currants and it has a soothing, soft texture in the mouth thanks to one year of oak aging. | Riserva | 88 | 24 | Tuscany | Morellino di Scansano | | | | Val delle Rose 2005 Riserva (Morellino di Scansano) | Sangiovese | Val delle Rose |
| 47931 | 47930 | US | A rare gem, this Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc blend is sourced entirely from Red Mountain's Klipsun vineyard. Aged for 10 months in one-year-old French oak, it's a spicy wine with aromatics and flavors of botanicals such as mint and quinine. Fruit is sharp with flavors of grapefruit and white peach, and hints of toast and cracker. | Mith | 88 | 22 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Balboa 2007 Mith White (Columbia Valley (WA)) | White Blend | Balboa |
| 47932 | 47931 | Greece | This lively white, made with the native grape Assyrtiko, starts with a big, citrusy nose, followed by more complex flavors of citrus, flowers and spice. Rich and warm, the wine still has an underbelly of dancing acidity that keeps it food friendly. An elegant wine with a lingering floral finish. | | 88 | 20 | Santorini | | | Susan Kostrzewa | @suskostrzewa | Boutari 2007 Assyrtico (Santorini) | Assyrtico | Boutari |
| 47933 | 47932 | Italy | Powerful and intense in delivery, this Pecorino-based white delivers immediate aromas of mature fruit, maple syrup and chestnut honey. It has firm texture and medium density and would wash down well with white meat or pork. | | 88 | 55 | Central Italy | Abruzzo | | | | Cataldi Madonna 2005 Pecorino (Abruzzo) | Pecorino | Cataldi Madonna |
| 47934 | 47933 | US | Deliciously gentle. Makes you wonder why more people don't drink Syrah. With a soft complexity, the wine houses lush flavors of cherries, plums, mocha and violets, accented with sweet, smoky oak. | Hidden Hill Vineyard | 88 | 32 | California | Alexander Valley | Sonoma | | | Huntington 2005 Hidden Hill Vineyard Syrah (Alexander Valley) | Syrah | Huntington |