| 51901 | 51900 | Portugal | New wood aromas give this very fine wine a firm start in life. It also shows rich blackberry fruits, dark plums and a solid, tannic character. Dense and concentrated with a smooth surface hiding a much firmer core. A serious wine needing aging. | Simbolo | 93 | 40 | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Poças 2010 Simbolo Red (Douro) | Portuguese Red | Poças |
| 51902 | 51901 | Portugal | This is a smooth, toffee and caramel-flavored wine. It has a comfortable maturity, with acidity coming from hints of fruitiness, and sweet sultanas acting as a foil. Like any aged tawny, this magnificent wine is ready to drink. | Porto Tawny 40 Years Old | 93 | | Port | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Senhora do Convento NV Porto Tawny 40 Years Old (Port) | Port | Senhora do Convento |
| 51903 | 51902 | Spain | Nothing but excellence emanates from the nose of this cool, crisp, focused Tempranillo. The mouthfeel is currently young and tannic, but the wine's structure is just right and its future is bright. Flavors of licorice, spice and blackberry lead to a lively finish with flavors of mocha, chocolate and fine herbs. Best from 2014–2024. | Selección Privada | 93 | 60 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Dominio de Berzal 2009 Selección Privada (Rioja) | Tempranillo | Dominio de Berzal |
| 51904 | 51903 | US | This compelling Monument Tree Pinot offers a sauvage earthiness, layers of red cherry and blueberry fruit and a depth of character packaged deftly around its silky smooth texture. This is a knockout wine, a testament to the power of great farming and winemaking in a cool year. | Monument Tree | 93 | 44 | California | Anderson Valley | | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Couloir 2011 Monument Tree Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley) | Pinot Noir | Couloir |
| 51905 | 51904 | France | Now in golden maturity, this is a smooth, unctuous and ripe wine. Honey is the dominant character, a perfumed wild flower honey that is layered with intense acidity that lifts the wine in a beautiful way. A sweet wine yes, but one that is so balanced. | Cuvée le Paon | 93 | | Loire Valley | Coteaux du Layon | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine des Baumard 2003 Cuvée le Paon Chenin Blanc (Coteaux du Layon) | Chenin Blanc | Domaine des Baumard |
| 51906 | 51905 | France | Firmly in the style of the vintage, this is dense, full-bodied Cornas, with plenty of fruit. Intense plum, coffee and black olive notes dominate, while the tannins are ripe and plush. Believe it or not, this is actually drinkable now, yet should age easily through at least 2025. | Les Ruchets | 93 | 84 | Rhône Valley | Cornas | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Jean-Luc Colombo 2009 Les Ruchets (Cornas) | Syrah | Jean-Luc Colombo |
| 51907 | 51906 | France | Sure, it starts out a bit toasty and cedary, but that wood will surely integrate with the potent plummy, meaty fruit given a few years' time. It's full bodied and a bit coarsely textured for the moment, but finishes long and will clearly benefit from cellaring. Drink 2018–2025. | Domaine de Saint Pierre | 93 | 130 | Rhône Valley | Cornas | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Paul Jaboulet Aîné 2009 Domaine de Saint Pierre (Cornas) | Syrah | Paul Jaboulet Aîné |
| 51908 | 51907 | Italy | Damo has earthy fragrances of tobacco leaf, underbrush and truffle, along with notes of raspberry and spice. The palate shows ripe black cherry, vanilla and sweet spice flavors, as well as a hint of licorice. This has nice depth and balance, but will be more complex after 2017. | Damo | 93 | 65 | Tuscany | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Montemercurio 2007 Damo (Vino Nobile di Montepulciano) | Red Blend | Montemercurio |
| 51909 | 51908 | Portugal | Made by the winemaking team of Quinta de la Rosa, this powerful and bold wine comes from vineyards up river in Douro Superior. It is full of dark, dense black fruits and concentrated tannins with brisk acidity on the finish. Drink from 2018. | Passagem Reserva | 93 | | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta das Bandeiras 2010 Passagem Reserva Red (Douro) | Portuguese Red | Quinta das Bandeiras |
| 51910 | 51909 | US | Whiffs of pine forest lend a pristine alpine feel to this bold dry Riesling. The palate is concentrated, with sun-streaked tones of pineapple and peach balanced by bristling lemon-lime acidity. The finish is moderately long with a lingering honeycomb note. | Dry | 88 | 18 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Keuka Lake Vineyards 2012 Dry Riesling (Finger Lakes) | Riesling | Keuka Lake Vineyards |
| 51911 | 51910 | US | Sangiovese is still rather rare in the Walla Walla Valley, but if this is any indication of the potential, it should become a distinctive and valued variety as the vines mature. Lovely aromatics of berry, spice, cedar and toast wrap into a pretty wine with flavors of light cherry, ash and a suggestion of underlying minerality. | | 88 | 22 | Washington | Walla Walla Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Mannina Cellars 2012 Sangiovese (Walla Walla Valley (WA)) | Sangiovese | Mannina Cellars |
| 51912 | 51911 | US | A stunning squeeze of fresh tangerine enlivens both the aroma and palate of this crisp wine that's high in acidity and dancing in refreshing tangents of lemongrass, kiwi and pineapple. Enjoy poolside or on a patio. | Charlotte's Home | 88 | 17 | California | Northern Sonoma | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Rodney Strong 2013 Charlotte's Home Sauvignon Blanc (Northern Sonoma) | Sauvignon Blanc | Rodney Strong |
| 51913 | 51912 | US | Orange blossoms perfume this voluptuous yet elegantly structured Pinot Gris. It's lush and ripe in white peach and pineapple flavors, but jolted by a stream of tart lemony acidity. Finishes moderately long. | | 88 | 16 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Sheldrake Point 2013 Pinot Gris (Finger Lakes) | Pinot Gris | Sheldrake Point |
| 51914 | 51913 | US | Tasty and dry, this offers typical smoky, black peppery aromas, dark fruit flavors and medium body. It comes off as elegant rather than big, due to the smooth texture, slightly subtle flavors and silky texture. | Monarch Mine | 88 | 25 | California | Sierra Foothills | Sierra Foothills | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Sierra Starr 2011 Monarch Mine Syrah (Sierra Foothills) | Syrah | Sierra Starr |
| 51915 | 51914 | US | A measure of Syrah was added to this Cinsault, probably to give additional heft. Nonetheless, the wine remains wispy and light, a layering of strawberry, rhubarb and wild spice playing amongst a field of herb and white pepper. | Eight Barrels | 88 | 25 | California | Sonoma Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Spann Vineyards 2012 Eight Barrels Cinsault (Sonoma Valley) | Cinsault | Spann Vineyards |
| 51916 | 51915 | US | From a base of 51% Cabernet Sauvignon this robust red adds Petit Verdot, Merlot and Malbec to concoct a soft, smooth and juicy red wine that's brooding in personality. The tannins are tar-like and sizable. | Rockpile | 88 | 50 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | St. Francis 2011 Rockpile Red (Sonoma County) | Red Blend | St. Francis |
| 51917 | 51916 | US | A majority Cabernet Sauvignon with 14% Merlot blended in, Artemis is aromatically inviting in dark plum, currant and a streak of herb. Light, lean and well-balanced, the wine features soft, barely perceptible tannins. Tri-tip is a wise pairing suggestion. | Artemis | 88 | 55 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Stag's Leap Wine Cellars 2011 Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stag's Leap Wine Cellars |
| 51918 | 51917 | Chile | Straightforward apple and melon aromas are lightly oaky, but mostly clean and elegant. This Chardonnay delivers a fresh, clean palate, with a mix of oak, vanilla, banana and melon flavors. A round, properly sized and balanced finish is the final piece of framework. | Gran Reserva de Los Andes | 88 | 15 | Maipo Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Santa Alicia 2014 Gran Reserva de Los Andes Chardonnay (Maipo Valley) | Chardonnay | Santa Alicia |
| 51919 | 51918 | US | Extremely sharp scents of freshly cut grass morph into tart Granny Smith apple and hints of guava on this bottling from one of the most striking vineyards in California. It's bright and lively on the palate, proving easy-to-drink, uncomplicated and fresh. | | 88 | 22 | California | Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Star Lane Vineyard 2013 Sauvignon Blanc (Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara) | Sauvignon Blanc | Star Lane Vineyard |
| 51920 | 51919 | US | Widely accessible and hedonistic aromas of cherry pie with a tinge of wild mint lead the nose on this young but ready county blend. The palate is framed with oak influence and the associated tannins, as well as plum and ripe cherry fruit. It's unusual that this 2013 is on the market after 10 months in barrel. | Happy Canyon | 88 | 25 | California | Santa Barbara County | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Summerland 2013 Happy Canyon Cabernet Sauvignon (Santa Barbara County) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Summerland |
| 51921 | 51920 | US | Lemon-lime and lemon curd mark this wine. The lemon theme continues throughout the layers of apple, vanilla and oak, the oak not perceptible until near the round, voluptuous finish. | | 88 | 28 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | VML 2012 Chardonnay (Russian River Valley) | Chardonnay | VML |
| 51922 | 51921 | US | Lemony and toasty, this approachable wine is rich and balanced, its texture soft and the flavors long-lasting, highlighted by a taste of lemon meringue. | | 88 | 25 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Arrowood 2012 Chardonnay (Sonoma County) | Chardonnay | Arrowood |
| 51923 | 51922 | Uruguay | Jammy blackberry and boysenberry aromas are fruity and full. This modern-style Tannat shows a saturated, tannic palate that's jammy in the center. Flavors of dark fruit, toasty oak and mint finish with hints of graphite, rubber and leftover oak-related char. Drink through 2018. | | 88 | 16 | Canelones | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Artesana 2012 Tannat (Canelones) | Tannat | Artesana |
| 51924 | 51923 | US | Tart red cherries mingle with notes of warm toast, cedar and menthol in this bold, richly bodied Cabernet Franc. Bright cranberry notes cut through the midpalate, which is fringed by fine grained tannins, leading to a lingering hint of savory umami on the finish. | Reserve | 88 | 45 | New York | Seneca Lake | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Fox Run 2012 Reserve Cabernet Franc (Seneca Lake) | Cabernet Franc | Fox Run |
| 51925 | 51924 | US | Assembled from the same lots as the winery's more expensive varietal wines, this high-powered, Bordeaux-style blend is one of Walla Walla's best values. Big and bursting with dark-fruit flavors of fig, black cherry and cassis, the barrel aging adds espresso and chocolate in generous amounts. There's noticeable heat on the finish, but no lack of potent flavor. | Stateline | 88 | 16 | Washington | Walla Walla Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Gifford Hirlinger 2012 Stateline Red (Walla Walla Valley (WA)) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Gifford Hirlinger |
| 51926 | 51925 | Portugal | This is a rich and dense wine, full of dusty tannins and ripe, generous black plum and berry fruits. It's spicy and juicy, with an herbal overtone and a warm, full-bodied character. The wine could do with some aging, so drink from 2016. | | 88 | 18 | Alentejano | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Herdade Paço do Conde 2012 Red (Alentejano) | Portuguese Red | Herdade Paço do Conde |
| 51927 | 51926 | France | This is crisp, tight, still young. Hedgerow flower aromas are sustained in the fresh character of the wine. Zesty lemon shines while the steely, tight texture is still closed and waiting to blossom. Drink from 2015. | | 88 | 11 | Alsace | Alsace | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Hubert Meyer 2013 Riesling (Alsace) | Riesling | Hubert Meyer |
| 51928 | 51927 | France | Josmeyer's organic wines give a very pure line in fruitiness. This Pinot Blanc has texture, crisp and clean lemon and apple flavors and a light, bright touch. The aftertaste keeps the mineral freshness and acidity. | | 88 | | Alsace | Alsace | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Josmeyer 2012 Pinot Blanc (Alsace) | Pinot Blanc | Josmeyer |
| 51929 | 51928 | US | This serious red blend puts together a texture firmed up with gripping tannins and acidity, flavors brimming with blackberry and sweet spices and a lingering finish. Too structured to appreciate alone, it will need pairing with roast beef, lasagna, ribs or the like. | Vintners Reserve Summation | 88 | 17 | California | California | California Other | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Kendall-Jackson 2012 Vintners Reserve Summation Red (California) | Red Blend | Kendall-Jackson |
| 51930 | 51929 | Italy | Ripe berry, black plum, toasted oak and espresso aromas lead the nose on this young wine. The palate offers black cherry, prune, roasted coffee bean and sage alongside fresh acidity. Tightly compacted and still raspy tannins need time to soften. Drink after 2017. | | 88 | | Piedmont | Barbaresco | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | La Ganghija 2011 Barbaresco | Nebbiolo | La Ganghija |