| 49321 | 49320 | Italy | This successful riserva displays opulence and a bold, modern style that focuses on bright cherry and savory spice aromas. The wine is loaded with density and richness, and combines a ripe soft feel with a lively berries on the finish. | Riserva | 94 | 75 | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino | | | | Collosorbo 2006 Riserva (Brunello di Montalcino) | Sangiovese Grosso | Collosorbo |
| 49322 | 49321 | France | While the aromas of this young wine reveal considerable toast, on the palate the wine brings forward the ripe apricot and mango flavors to go with that wood. As it matures, these elements will coalesce with the taut, tense mineral texture into an superb, ageworthy terroir-driven wine. | Les Combettes Premier Cru | 94 | 225 | Burgundy | Puligny-Montrachet | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Leflaive 2009 Les Combettes Premier Cru (Puligny-Montrachet) | Chardonnay | Domaine Leflaive |
| 49323 | 49322 | France | This rich wine balances ripe yellow fruits with intense citrus acidity in a harmonious whole. Its structure is laden with minerality, toast and a smooth, delicious creamy aftertaste. | Les Pucelles Premier Cru | 94 | 260 | Burgundy | Puligny-Montrachet | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Leflaive 2009 Les Pucelles Premier Cru (Puligny-Montrachet) | Chardonnay | Domaine Leflaive |
| 49324 | 49323 | Italy | Bold and elegant at the same time. Packs a powerful punch in a silk glove. Intense aromas of ripe fruit, spice, cherry liqueur, cola, dried sage and cigar box. The mouthfeel is pristine and structured, with a precise, tonic and streamlined impact. | Sugarille | 94 | 190 | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino | | | | Pieve Santa Restituta 2007 Sugarille (Brunello di Montalcino) | Sangiovese Grosso | Pieve Santa Restituta |
| 49325 | 49324 | Italy | A nice surprise. Great density and richness with layers of dark fruit and spice. Thick concentration and a bold, confident presentation. Plush texture, length and density. Age 5–10 more years. | | 94 | 50 | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino | | | | Poggiarellino 2007 Brunello di Montalcino | Sangiovese Grosso | Poggiarellino |
| 49326 | 49325 | Italy | A whiff of fresh flowers from a rose garden or a lavender field makes for a nice first impression. Beyond that is dark fruit, black cherry and crème de cassis. Shadings of lead pencil, leather and tobacco fill in the rear. This Brunello presents a soft, round mouthfeel with cherry flavors capped by tight structure. | | 94 | 79 | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino | | | | Poggio Antico 2007 Brunello di Montalcino | Sangiovese Grosso | Poggio Antico |
| 49327 | 49326 | Hungary | Surprisingly subtle, yet maddeningly complex, this is a rare treat to unravel slowly, sip by sip. Sweet and honeyed on the nose with scents of freesia, orange peel and stone fruit, but accented with just a hint of sun-dried hay. The palate is deeply concentrated with undulating waves of honey, beeswax and fruit, but balanced with striking tangerine acidity. Remarkably long on the finish. | Essencia | 94 | 764 | Tokaji | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Royal Tokaji 2003 Essencia (Tokaji) | Furmint | Royal Tokaji |
| 49328 | 49327 | Italy | Dense, bold and beautiful, with notes of plush cherry, blackberry, clove, cinnamon, cola and dried rosemary. Polished, with a dusty, silky feel to the long finish. | Le Lucére Riserva | 94 | 110 | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino | | | | San Filippo di Giannelli 2006 Le Lucére Riserva (Brunello di Montalcino) | Sangiovese Grosso | San Filippo di Giannelli |
| 49329 | 49328 | Italy | From one of Tuscany's most celebrated wine areas, this luscious wine is soft, beautifully textured and plush. It shows ripe red fruit, plus leather, tobacco, sweet cinnamon and marzipan on the bouquet. | Bramante Riserva | 94 | | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino | | | | San Lorenzo 2006 Bramante Riserva (Brunello di Montalcino) | Sangiovese Grosso | San Lorenzo |
| 49330 | 49329 | Italy | La Fortuna Brunello shows a distinctive nose with a vein of sweet spice that holds up the plump fruit. You'll find rum cake, cinnamon bun, Christmas spice and chocolate-covered cherry. It's soft, plush and rich on the finish, with a lingering note of sweetness that drives its cheerful personality. | | 94 | 49 | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino | | | | La Fortuna 2007 Brunello di Montalcino | Sangiovese Grosso | La Fortuna |
| 49331 | 49330 | Italy | Selezione Massimo is a dense and concentrated Brunello that delivers dark fruit, espresso, cola, blackberry and licorice. It's a beautiful interpretation of the Montalcino territory, executed with a bold, modern flair. Oak tones characterize the wine. | Selezione Massimo | 94 | 100 | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino | | | | Villa Le Prata 2006 Selezione Massimo (Brunello di Montalcino) | Sangiovese Grosso | Villa Le Prata |
| 49332 | 49331 | US | Armanino's 2010 shows a welcome return to form after the 2009. Indeed, it's more like the '08, vastly rich in raspberry and cherry compote, gingersnap cookie, sweet, caramelized oak and exotic spice flavors. Feels like pure silk and satin in the mouth, making it perfect for drinking now. | Amber Ridge | 94 | 55 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | | | Armanino Family Cellars 2010 Amber Ridge Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) | Pinot Noir | Armanino Family Cellars |
| 49333 | 49332 | US | This is one of the best red wines at this price in California. A Bordeaux blend with a splash of Syrah, it's so rich and opulent, it just dazzles from start to finish. Floods the mouth with sweet cherries, raspberries, milk chocolate and red licorice, yet gets structure from firm tannins and bracing acidity. Lives up to its name, a Cabernet-based wine to feast on with your favorite foods. | Maximus | 94 | 35 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Bennett Lane 2008 Maximus Red (Napa Valley) | Red Blend | Bennett Lane |
| 49334 | 49333 | US | The grapes obviously were well grown, as this wine shows a particular intensity of red cherry fruit, as well as minerality. The acidity is just about perfect, the tannins brisk and fine. Yet it's too young to offer full enjoyment. Cellar this polished Pinot Noir for 4–6 years to let it change in interesting ways. | Savoy Vineyard | 94 | 60 | California | Anderson Valley | | | | Chronicle 2009 Savoy Vineyard Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley) | Pinot Noir | Chronicle |
| 49335 | 49334 | Italy | Inky-dark concentration segues to bold berry notes and loads of dark, deep fruit: plum, prune, blackberry and rum cake. There are also pretty dustings of dry mineral and dried herb at the back. This is a bold Brunello with power, determination, structure and balance. It needs at least 10 years of cellar aging. | | 94 | 60 | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino | | | | Citille di Sopra 2007 Brunello di Montalcino | Sangiovese Grosso | Citille di Sopra |
| 49336 | 49335 | US | Richness defines this ripe Syrah. It dazzles with blackberry and cherry jam, dark chocolate and exotic spice flavors, while firm tannins provide supportive structure. Oak adds additional tannins and a smoky, toasty coat. Drink now and through 2015. | Thompson Vineyard | 93 | 42 | California | Santa Barbara County | Central Coast | | | Blair Fox 2009 Thompson Vineyard Syrah (Santa Barbara County) | Syrah | Blair Fox |
| 49337 | 49336 | Italy | A plump and juicy Brunello with bold, fresh fruit and loads of aromatic intensity. Cherry, plum and blackberry are backed by evolved tones of leather, spice and cola. Shows delicate details of wild berry and almond paste on the close. Smooth and velvety. | Riserva | 93 | 60 | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino | | | | Capanne Ricci 2006 Riserva (Brunello di Montalcino) | Sangiovese Grosso | Capanne Ricci |
| 49338 | 49337 | Italy | Youthful, bright and direct in its bold cherry and blueberry aromas. Vinous, chewy and raw with more evolution ahead. Chewy density with bold concentration and ripe fruit. Give it 4–6 more years. | Campo del Drago | 93 | 80 | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino | | | | Castiglion del Bosco 2007 Campo del Drago (Brunello di Montalcino) | Sangiovese Grosso | Castiglion del Bosco |
| 49339 | 49338 | Australia | Full-bodied and lush in style, with aromas of cherries and spice. On the palate, it delivers waves of fresh fruit and hints of cocoa, but also enough complexity to hold your interest before finishing on a long, mouthwatering note. Drink now–2016. | Romas | 93 | 75 | South Australia | Clarendon | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Clarendon Hills 2008 Romas Grenache (Clarendon) | Grenache | Clarendon Hills |
| 49340 | 49339 | US | Pure Cabernet Sauvignon, deep and sappy, with the dark, licorice and coffee-infused complexity of Walla Walla's best bottles. Sharp and young, with a potent, liquorous finish, this explosive bottle of cassis-driven fruit should cellar well for a decade or more. | V.R. Special | 93 | 53 | Washington | Walla Walla Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Dusted Valley 2008 V.R. Special Cabernet Sauvignon (Walla Walla Valley (WA)) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Dusted Valley |
| 49341 | 49340 | Italy | This fine and delicate Brunello shows soft elegance and sophistication in the form of cassis, wild berry, white pepper, root beer, toasted nut and cigar tobacco. The mouthfeel is firm and clean, with elements of tannic structure and fresh acidity that work well together. The oak element still needs time to integrate. | | 93 | 70 | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino | | | | Fanti 2007 Brunello di Montalcino | Sangiovese Grosso | Fanti |
| 49342 | 49341 | Italy | A Brunello with broad shoulders and a powerful bouquet that delivers bright, bold aromas of ripe fruit, dark spice, leather and dried tobacco. The wine's structure and dark fruit flavors move evenly over the palate with smoothness and harmony. | | 93 | 60 | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino | | | | Fattoi 2007 Brunello di Montalcino | Sangiovese Grosso | Fattoi |
| 49343 | 49342 | Italy | Delicate embroidered with sage, eucalyptus, cola, wild berry, white cherry, rum cake and savory spice, this wine shows the kind of pretty berry aromas that are brighter than they are intense. In fact, the wine shows elegant restraint with the potential for a beautiful evolution in the bottle. | Vigna del Fiore | 93 | 90 | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino | | | | Fattoria dei Barbi 2007 Vigna del Fiore (Brunello di Montalcino) | Sangiovese Grosso | Fattoria dei Barbi |
| 49344 | 49343 | Italy | Opens with dark concentration and syrupy aromas of cherry liqueur, blackberry preserves and cassis concentrate. The wine is soft, plump and chewy, with a smooth, thick quality to its texture that makes it a natural pairing partner to red meat. | | 93 | 62 | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino | | | | La Poderina 2007 Brunello di Montalcino | Sangiovese Grosso | La Poderina |
| 49345 | 49344 | Italy | Here's an austere, sophisticated wine, with a pretty garnet color and finely polished aromas of cassis, wild berry, cola, wet river stone, barbecue smoke and bresaola. There's good complexity and integration and this Brunello delivers satisfying freshness and balanced acidity. | | 93 | 72 | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino | | | | Le Potazzine 2007 Brunello di Montalcino | Sangiovese Grosso | Le Potazzine |
| 49346 | 49345 | Germany | Juicy white grapefruit and lime flavors penetrate throughout this juicy, off-dry Riesling. It's refreshing and quaffable yet elegantly structured, finishing moderately long on a lingering lime-pith note. | Nierstein Bergkirche Kabinett | 89 | 20 | Rheinhessen | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Louis Guntrum 2012 Nierstein Bergkirche Kabinett Riesling (Rheinhessen) | Riesling | Louis Guntrum |
| 49347 | 49346 | Spain | Ripe and oaky up front, a sweet vanilla aroma is redeemed by darker notes of blackberry and asphalt. Jammy and full bodied, the palate delivers boysenberry, herbs and creamy oak flavors. The heavy, chewy finish is dense and ripe. | | 89 | 24 | Catalonia | Priorat | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Clos Gebrat 2013 Red (Priorat) | Red Blend | Clos Gebrat |
| 49348 | 49347 | US | The nose on the winery's annual Pomerol-focused blend of mostly Cabernet Franc and Merlot remains tightly wound, with purple fruit and tobacco just barely poking out. It's richly textured on the palate but the dark fruit flavors remain elegantly restrained throughout the sipping experience. | Cuvée POM | 89 | 50 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | J. Lohr 2010 Cuvée POM Red (Paso Robles) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | J. Lohr |
| 49349 | 49348 | US | Light salmon-pink in color, this refreshing wine is made from a combination of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, which all provide structure and complexity. Subtle in aroma and flavor, it is light and tart, leaning toward intriguing flavors of pomegranate and cranberry. | Estate | 89 | 40 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Jericho Canyon Vineyard 2013 Estate Rosé (Napa Valley) | Rosé | Jericho Canyon Vineyard |
| 49350 | 49349 | US | Fragrant and soft, this sends up a chocolaty mix of strawberry and raspberry fruit scents and flavors. It's a barrel selection from a variety of vineyards, and is young enough to show a stiff, somewhat herbal edge to the tannins. Give it an hour or two in a decanter for best drinking. | Backbone | 89 | 55 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | King Estate 2011 Backbone Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Noir | King Estate |