| 49471 | 49470 | US | A rich depth of flavor is at the heart of this wine, a mix of blueberry, blackberry and cherry that shows a generosity on the nose and palate. Bright acidity lifts the deeper, darker notes of toasted oak and cola. | Geza's Selection | 92 | 48 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Buena Vista 2014 Geza's Selection Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) | Pinot Noir | Buena Vista |
| 49472 | 49471 | Portugal | Named on whim after a peacock's feathers and hence a fan, this attractive wine is full of bright fruit and the proper stony mineral structure typical of the Dão. The wood aging has given the wine extra richness without losing the fruit. Drink this finely wrought wine from 2019. | Abanico Reserva | 92 | 20 | Dão | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Casa da Passarella 2012 Abanico Reserva Red (Dão) | Portuguese Red | Casa da Passarella |
| 49473 | 49472 | US | Malbec makes up just over two-thirds of this blend, with the balance Cabernet. Aromas of bay leaf, plum, green herb and barrel spice are followed by sweet lush fruit flavors that bring a sense of layering and density. Give it some time to open up. | Quintessence | 92 | 55 | Washington | Red Mountain | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | DeLille 2014 Quintessence Malbec-Cabernet Sauvignon (Red Mountain) | Malbec-Cabernet Sauvignon | DeLille |
| 49474 | 49473 | France | Based in the Côte des Blancs Grand Cru village of Oger, this producer draws on some very fine vines. That superior fruit gives this vintage wine its texture, minerality and intensity. Crisp with acidity and a flinty texture, it still needs further time to develop. Drink from 2019. | Neyrot Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut | 92 | 127 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Demière-Ansiot 2010 Neyrot Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Chardonnay (Champagne) | Chardonnay | Demière-Ansiot |
| 49475 | 49474 | France | This pale rosé is showing its maturity at seven years of age, its fruitiness transforming into extra richness, with touches of toast. It's a very fine wine, ripe and ready to drink. | Brut Rosé | 92 | 66 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Deutz 2010 Brut Rosé (Champagne) | Champagne Blend | Deutz |
| 49476 | 49475 | US | Tart and sappy, this compelling wine wraps its bright raspberry and cherry fruit in a veil of citrus and caramel. The various flavors entwine gracefully, with excellent balance and length. It's still young and forward, with primary flavors, but has the potential to age over the next decade. | Découverte Vineyard | 92 | 65 | Oregon | Dundee Hills | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Résonance 2014 Découverte Vineyard Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills) | Pinot Noir | Résonance |
| 49477 | 49476 | US | This is a full-bodied, fully hedonistic and feral wine, integrated in oak and tannin, that show a robust density on the palate of blackberry, wild sage and earth. With its robust ripeness and concentration, it features a brightness of acidity that helps complement its power. | Godspeed | 92 | 95 | California | Mount Veeder | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Sbragia 2012 Godspeed Cabernet Sauvignon (Mount Veeder) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Sbragia |
| 49478 | 49477 | US | This fragrant, thoroughly delicious blend is the most widely available offering from this esteemed grower/producer. Floral highlights, ripe cherry fruit, and lightly herbal, slightly stiff tannins are in balance, and show the muscle and structure of a big wine still in its infancy. Tuck it away for a couple more years and watch it blossom. | Estate | 92 | 45 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Shea 2014 Estate Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Noir | Shea |
| 49479 | 49478 | US | Aromas of dried herb, dark plum coffee and barrel spice lead to exquisitely balanced dark-cherry flavors. Velvety tannins provide the frame. | | 92 | 45 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Sightglass 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Sightglass |
| 49480 | 49479 | US | Earth, mushroom and forest floor intrigue from sip one in this thick, densely structured effort from the great site. Cardamom, pine needle and cranberry contribute additional intrigue and spiciness to the palate, which is buoyed by bright, lengthy acidity and integrated oak. | Sangiacomo Vineyard | 92 | 59 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Sojourn 2015 Sangiacomo Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) | Pinot Noir | Sojourn |
| 49481 | 49480 | US | Dried red cherries, turned earth and wild herbs show on the nose of this bottling from the vineyard that winemaker Stephen Dooley shares with the Talley and Kynsi wineries. Tangy Montmorency cherries show strongly on the sip along with a thyme-lavender-rosemary potpourri touch, which is an intriguing combo that lingers long on the finish. | Stone Corral Vineyard | 92 | 56 | California | Edna Valley | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Stephen Ross 2014 Stone Corral Vineyard Pinot Noir (Edna Valley) | Pinot Noir | Stephen Ross |
| 49482 | 49481 | US | Bright and fresh aromas of black currant and Concord grape meet with violet and a sense of chalkiness on the nose of this blend of 57% Cabernet Franc, 29% Cabernet Sauvignon and 14% Merlot. The sip is bone-dry, relying on a graphite backbone and relatively light body to carry forth purple fruit flavors. | | 92 | 54 | California | Santa Cruz Mountains | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Testarossa 2013 Meritage (Santa Cruz Mountains) | Meritage | Testarossa |
| 49483 | 49482 | Italy | Aromas of apple, exotic fruit and Mediterranean scrub lead the nose while the fresh, savory palate shows juicy white peach, mint and citrus zest. It has lovely balance, structure and finesse. | Branu | 92 | 17 | Sicily & Sardinia | Vermentino di Gallura | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Vigne Surrau 2015 Branu (Vermentino di Gallura) | Vermentino | Vigne Surrau |
| 49484 | 49483 | Italy | Aromas of blue flower, ripe plum, new leather and menthol take center stage on this firmly structured red. The elegant palate delivers ripe blackberry, red cherry, vanilla, licorice and pipe tobacco while firm fine-grained provide polished support. Drink 2019–2030. | | 92 | 38 | Southern Italy | Taurasi | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Villa Raiano 2012 Taurasi | Aglianico | Villa Raiano |
| 49485 | 49484 | US | Intensely perfumed this dark golden vineyard-designate is young and still resolving, youthfully fresh and alive. Coconut, Brazil nut and Asian pear give it context and texture, with a background invitation of homemade biscuit. | Constance Haynes Vineyard | 92 | 27 | California | Coombsville | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Y Rousseau 2015 Constance Haynes Vineyard Chardonnay (Coombsville) | Chardonnay | Y Rousseau |
| 49486 | 49485 | Italy | A blend of Carricante and Catarratto planted in high-altitude vineyards, this linear vibrant white offers delicate but enticing scents of Spanish broom, jasmine and orchard fruit. The bright delicious palate doles out creamy yellow apple, green pear and chopped mint while a mineral note underscores the finish. It's loaded with finesse. | Isolanuda Bianco | 92 | 29 | Sicily & Sardinia | Etna | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Destro 2014 Isolanuda Bianco (Etna) | White Blend | Destro |
| 49487 | 49486 | Spain | Baked slightly raisiny black-fruit aromas tell you that 2011 was a ripe vintage. In the mouth, this is pushed by fresh acidity and weighty berry fruit. Peppery flavors of black plum, blackberry and spice show outsize oak on the finish. Drink through 2024 with the understanding that as each year passes this will taste less oaky and more integrated. | Summa Reserva | 92 | 68 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bodegas Olarra 2011 Summa Reserva (Rioja) | Tempranillo Blend | Bodegas Olarra |
| 49488 | 49487 | US | This is powerful wine made at a high level, a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Malbec and 8% Cabernet Franc. Muscular and dense, it offers a rich, ripe succulence of baked plum clafoutis, coconut, blackberry and clove within a dusty, gravelly brawn of dried herb and plush chocolate. | Stagecoach Vineyard Synchrony | 92 | 135 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Krupp Brothers 2013 Stagecoach Vineyard Synchrony Red (Napa Valley) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Krupp Brothers |
| 49489 | 49488 | US | Made as a barrel and block selection from the producer's own estate vineyard along River Road, this is an inaugural release. It impresses in spicy rose, black tea and geranium, supple in tannin and structure with a robust, full-bodied lushness on the palate that lingers. | Running Creek Vineyard | 92 | 68 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Migration 2014 Running Creek Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) | Pinot Noir | Migration |
| 49490 | 49489 | France | This wine comes from the furthest west of the Chablis Premier Cru vineyards, and furthest from the Serein river. The coolness of its chalk soil reflects in its crisp, appley and tight mineral character. The fruit is bright, in accordance with the 2014 vintage. Drink now, or, better yet, from 2018. | Vau Ligneau Premier Cru | 92 | 45 | Burgundy | Chablis | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Nicolas Potel 2014 Vau Ligneau Premier Cru (Chablis) | Chardonnay | Nicolas Potel |
| 49491 | 49490 | Israel | This inky garnet-colored wine offers a bouquet of blueberry and aniseed. It is well made, with ever-so-slightly chewy tannins and flavors of black cherry, blackberry, licorice and violet that culminate in an anise-laden finish. | D Oak Aged | 91 | 23 | Israel | | | Mike DeSimone | @worldwineguys | Dalton 2014 D Oak Aged Petite Sirah (Israel) | Petite Sirah | Dalton |
| 49492 | 49491 | US | Dark, ripe and concentrated, this voluptuous red offers loads of Merlot's characteristically plush plum and cherry flavors. It's also a deeply nuanced wine with pretty violet and chocolate notes mingling into spicy licorice and graphite. Richly textured, yet neatly balanced, it's drinking beautifully now but should hold well over the next decade. | Reserve | 91 | 41 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Damiani 2012 Reserve Merlot (Finger Lakes) | Merlot | Damiani |
| 49493 | 49492 | France | Ripe, full and showing the richness of the vintage, this comes from one of the premier crus vineyards on the south bank of the Serein river. It's crisp with strong minerality, while also having plenty of ripe citrus and apple fruit. Drink from 2019. | Vaillon Premier Cru | 91 | 45 | Burgundy | Chablis | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Christian Moreau Père et Fils 2015 Vaillon Premier Cru (Chablis) | Chardonnay | Domaine Christian Moreau Père et Fils |
| 49494 | 49493 | US | Full-bodied and firm yet rounded in mouthfeel and generous in fruit flavors, this wine strikes a harmonious balance that makes it irresistible. It boasts blueberry, black cherry, dark chocolate and cinnamon flavors, its plush texture carrying them long into the finish. | Small Lot Reserve | 91 | 16 | California | North Coast | North Coast | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Irony 2014 Small Lot Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (North Coast) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Irony |
| 49495 | 49494 | US | Lilac and olallieberry notes are enhanced by tobacco spice and white pepper on the nose of this rare Petite Sirah bottling from Santa Barbara County. Juicy and rich on the palate, it shows blackberry and blueberry fruit, accented with lavender and anchored with sticky tannins. The finish is marked by char and menthol. | Thompson Vineyard | 91 | 38 | California | Santa Barbara County | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Jaffurs 2015 Thompson Vineyard Petite Sirah (Santa Barbara County) | Petite Sirah | Jaffurs |
| 49496 | 49495 | Portugal | This is a limited quantity release from the Kopke's stock of aged Ports. At 40 years, the wine has become concentrated, intense and almost unbearable in its acidity and spirit. It's a great bottling although much less drinkable than other aged White Ports in their range. | 40 Years Old White | 91 | 150 | Port | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Kopke NV 40 Years Old White (Port) | Port | Kopke |
| 49497 | 49496 | US | Densely tannic and deep in flavor, this full-bodied wine should continue to develop nicely because two days after opening, it was still terrific. It leads with anise and charcoal aromas, settling on dark chocolate-covered cherry flavors, while its firm, dry mouthfeel holds it all together. Best after 2022. | Temphra Ridge Vineyard | 91 | 40 | California | Lake County | | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Langtry 2014 Temphra Ridge Vineyard Petit Verdot (Lake County) | Petit Verdot | Langtry |
| 49498 | 49497 | Italy | Cassis, blue flower, baking spice, grilled herb and a whiff of new leather lead the nose. The chewy palate offers dried black cherry, mature plum, chewing tobacco and nutmeg alongside fine-grained tannins. Despite its solid structure, it also has elegance and freshness. | | 91 | 73 | Veneto | Amarone della Valpolicella Classico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Le Salette 2013 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico | Red Blend | Le Salette |
| 49499 | 49498 | France | This dry version of Jurançon can't go far from its sweeter partner. It is rich and dry with considerable acidity, but underneath there is honey, spice and a wonderful ripe apricot fruits. It is full, tangy, a wine for food. Drink from 2018. | Cami Salié | 91 | 19 | Southwest France | Jurançon Sec | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Lionel Osmin & Cie 2015 Cami Salié (Jurançon Sec) | Gros and Petit Manseng | Lionel Osmin & Cie |
| 49500 | 49499 | Italy | Plum, blue flower, baking spice and a whiff of French oak lead the nose along with new leather. The juicy palate shows both chewy concentration and finesse, doling out raspberry compote, ripe wild cherry, vanilla, dried rosemary and coffee alongside bright acidity and fine-grained tannins. Drink 2019–2027. | | 91 | 75 | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Madonna Nera 2012 Brunello di Montalcino | Sangiovese | Madonna Nera |