| 53161 | 53160 | Italy | Here's a bright and easy-drinking expression of Nero d'Avola that offers sour cherry, ripe blackberry and pleasantly tart cranberry. Pair this with hearty first courses like four cheese gnocchi. | | 86 | 9 | Sicily & Sardinia | Terre Siciliane | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Stemmari 2012 Nero d'Avola (Terre Siciliane) | Nero d'Avola | Stemmari |
| 53162 | 53161 | Italy | This dense Taurasi opens with black fruit, toasted oak and chocolate aromas. The extracted palate shows a heavy oak influence and is framed by coffee, mocha and vanilla alongside evident alcohol and bitter, raw wood tannins. | Opera Mia | 86 | 50 | Southern Italy | Taurasi | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Tenuta Cavalier Pepe 2008 Opera Mia (Taurasi) | Aglianico | Tenuta Cavalier Pepe |
| 53163 | 53162 | US | This Rosé of Sangiovese is light in color and density, with fruit flavors of watermelon and a hint of peach. It's a fine, light and easy sipper. | Ruby | 86 | 15 | Washington | Yakima Valley | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Airfield Estates 2013 Ruby Rosé (Yakima Valley) | Rosé | Airfield Estates |
| 53164 | 53163 | Spain | Hickory, roasted black fruit, vanilla, rubber and plastic aromas set up a big but balanced feeling palate. Flavors of roasted blackberry are rubbery and come with oaky vanilla, while this feels good on the finish with an overriding oak character in the driver's seat. | Roble | 86 | 13 | Northern Spain | Ribera del Duero | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Conde de Siruela 2011 Roble (Ribera del Duero) | Tempranillo | Conde de Siruela |
| 53165 | 53164 | France | A hint of nail polish or paint thinner prevents this wine from scoring higher. It's full-bodied, with ample dark fruit, but that slight off note strips some of the texture from the midpalate. The finish is warm, with a hint of black licorice. | Cuvée Réservée | 86 | 23 | Rhône Valley | Lirac | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Château de Ségriès 2010 Cuvée Réservée Red (Lirac) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Château de Ségriès |
| 53166 | 53165 | France | Ripe, fruity while also rich, this is a soft wine that's developing quickly. It has some smokiness, gentle tannins and a juicy texture. Drink this already easy wine from 2015. | Les Champs Claude | 86 | | Burgundy | Santenay | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Henri de Villamont 2011 Les Champs Claude (Santenay) | Pinot Noir | Henri de Villamont |
| 53167 | 53166 | US | Fresh lemon, tangerine and apricot notes abound in this juicy, easy-going Chardonnay. Lack of oak aging highlights its youthful, primary character. Racy lemon acidity and zesty lemon-skin reverberate on the finish. | Ingle Vineyard Unoaked | 86 | 18 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Heron Hill 2012 Ingle Vineyard Unoaked Chardonnay (Finger Lakes) | Chardonnay | Heron Hill |
| 53168 | 53167 | US | Fermented and aged in stainless steel, this single-vineyard wine brings notes of yellow apple and lees accented by tart acidity. While it provides some interest, it doesn't seem like all of the pieces have quite come together. | Celilo Vineyard | 86 | 24 | Washington | Columbia Gorge (WA) | Washington Other | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Jacob Williams 2012 Celilo Vineyard Chardonnay (Columbia Gorge (WA)) | Chardonnay | Jacob Williams |
| 53169 | 53168 | France | Broad and rich, it has already developed to give ripe yellow and green fruits that have fully integrated into the fresher, mineral structure. The wine is ready to drink. | Les Vieux Murs | 86 | 30 | Burgundy | Pouilly-Fuissé | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Jacques Charlet 2011 Les Vieux Murs (Pouilly-Fuissé) | Chardonnay | Jacques Charlet |
| 53170 | 53169 | US | Rich, ripe scents of cherry pie and cherry cola waft from this profoundly aromatic Merlot. It's boldly alcoholic and full bodied, but the palate shows restraint with crisp red berry flavors highlighted by a streak of acidity. Soft, furry tannins coat the finish. | | 86 | 18 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | King's Garden Vineyards 2010 Merlot (Finger Lakes) | Merlot | King's Garden Vineyards |
| 53171 | 53170 | France | A strong wood element dominates this wine. It's all toasty and juicy from wood aging rather than fruit. It does have the weight to suggest some fruit for the future, but the wood, with its bite and tang, will always be a strong presence. | Marie Antoinette | 86 | 29 | Burgundy | Pouilly-Fuissé | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Vincent 2012 Marie Antoinette (Pouilly-Fuissé) | Chardonnay | Vincent |
| 53172 | 53171 | US | This well-integrated wine delivers intoxicating aromas of jasmine, tangerine and peach. These intertwine citrus-y minerality with a candied sweetness, especially on the finish. | | 86 | 17 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | White Oak 2013 Sauvignon Blanc (Russian River Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | White Oak |
| 53173 | 53172 | Italy | This bright wine opens with aromas of white flowers and citrus. The palate offers juicy lemon-lime and white almond alongside crisp acidity that gives it a clean, fresh finish. | | 86 | 12 | Sicily & Sardinia | Terre Siciliane | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Cusumano 2013 Insolia (Terre Siciliane) | Insolia | Cusumano |
| 53174 | 53173 | US | Classically aromatic and slightly grassy, it has touches of sweet pineapple and vanilla dancing throughout the soft layers of easy-drinking acidity and crispness. | | 86 | 20 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Decoy 2013 Sauvignon Blanc (Sonoma County) | Sauvignon Blanc | Decoy |
| 53175 | 53174 | France | Fresh and fruity, it shows crispness as well as white fruits, orange zest and a lively lemon aftertaste. Drink now. | Les Pierres Blanches | 86 | 20 | Burgundy | Viré-Clessé | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine André Bonhomme 2012 Les Pierres Blanches (Viré-Clessé) | Chardonnay | Domaine André Bonhomme |
| 53176 | 53175 | France | Attractive red fruits dominate this light and fruity wine. Good acidity and bright flavors are smoothed by wood, while the aftertaste brings back the fruit. Drink now. | | 86 | 24 | Burgundy | Bourgogne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Faiveley 2011 Bourgogne | Pinot Noir | Domaine Faiveley |
| 53177 | 53176 | France | This is a thouroughbred, elegant sparkler. With its delicate acidity, apple and grapefruit flavors, and tense, steely texture, it is an extremely well-blanced wine. Although it is ready to drink now, it could certainly age in bottle for many years. | Extra Cuvée de Réserve Blanc de Blancs Brut | 95 | 135 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Pol Roger 2002 Extra Cuvée de Réserve Blanc de Blancs Brut Chardonnay (Champagne) | Chardonnay | Pol Roger |
| 53178 | 53177 | US | Unbelievably rich and decadent, this tastes of honey drizzled over crushed ripe pineapples, guavas and pears. Added hints of buttered toast, vanilla bean, caramel and sweet cream come with scads of savory pie spices. | Finch Hollow Estate Grown Cave Fermented | 95 | 95 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Jarvis 2010 Finch Hollow Estate Grown Cave Fermented Chardonnay (Napa Valley) | Chardonnay | Jarvis |
| 53179 | 53178 | US | Dusty tannins and notes of dried herbs give this vigorous young Cabernet a mark of immaturity that strongly suggests time in the cellar, despite flashy blackberry and black currant flavors. The winery has done a great job with fruit from the Dr. Crane Vineyard for several years, and this majestic wine is right up there with the great '07 vintage. Best after 2018. | Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard | 95 | 135 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Knights Bridge 2009 Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Knights Bridge |
| 53180 | 53179 | US | Made from 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Cabernet Franc, it has every hallmark of a young Napa Valley Bordeaux blend. It's dry, smooth and complex in tannins, with balancing acidity and an incredible array of flavors, including blackberry, black currant, cherry, chocolate, dried herb, smoky oak and spice. It has that important but hard-to-define quality of sophistication. It's delicious now, and it should develop in the bottle for at least 10 years. | | 95 | 115 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Viader 2009 Red (Napa Valley) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Viader |
| 53181 | 53180 | US | A classic Napa Valley Bordeaux blend, dry, smooth, complex and elegant. Based on Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, it's an instant pleaser, from the dryness and mellow texture to the delicious blackberry, cassis, plum, dark chocolate and smoky oak flavors. It will provide wonderful drinking over many years. | Elevage | 95 | 79 | California | Stags Leap District | Napa | | | Chimney Rock 2009 Elevage Red (Stags Leap District) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Chimney Rock |
| 53182 | 53181 | US | Although this wine's price has increased over the years, its quality has remained constant. It's an unusual blend of 95% Cabernet Franc and 5% Merlot, with firm tannins and a cut of fresh acidity, giving it a rich cherry intensity. The sheer luxury of the mouthfeel alone merits this wine's high score. | Will Jarvis' Science Project | 94 | 125 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Jarvis 2009 Will Jarvis' Science Project Red (Napa Valley) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Jarvis |
| 53183 | 53182 | France | This is top Champagne from Piper-Heidsieck, offering the delicious airy quality that's the hallmark of this house, with crisp apple flavor, tangy acidity and the first signs of yeasty, toasty bottle age. Its fruit intensity has transformed into a splendid selection. It's worth aging for a few more years, though also delicious now. | Brut Cuvée Rare Millesimée | 94 | 175 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Piper-Heidsieck 2002 Brut Cuvée Rare Millesimée (Champagne) | Champagne Blend | Piper-Heidsieck |
| 53184 | 53183 | Portugal | Still an icon of Douro reds, this is marked by elegance. The fruit blends effortlessly with the acid-laced, firm tannins. It has fine potential for aging over at least five years. | Chryseia | 94 | 55 | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Prats & Symington LDA 2009 Chryseia Red (Douro) | Portuguese Red | Prats & Symington LDA |
| 53185 | 53184 | US | This is the winery's small-production, high-end Chardonnay, which shows the brilliant essence of Edna Valley. Few Chardonnays in the state are this streamlined, low in alcohol, crisp and minerally. An accomplishment in this day and age of fat, oaky bottlings, this has a steely taste that is relieved by subtle hints of lime, vanilla and buttered toast. Only 600 cases were produced. | Califa Selection | 94 | 40 | California | Edna Valley | Central Coast | | | Chamisal Vineyards 2010 Califa Selection Chardonnay (Edna Valley) | Chardonnay | Chamisal Vineyards |
| 53186 | 53185 | Portugal | The aristocratic estate of Santar produces some of the most elegant wines in the Dão. The 2009 vintage adds richness to a deep, complex and powerful wine, which is full of dark plum and damson flavors, rounded by wood aging. Age for 3–4 years. | Casa de Santar Conde de Santar | 94 | 46 | Dão | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Dão Sul 2009 Casa de Santar Conde de Santar Red (Dão) | Portuguese Red | Dão Sul |
| 53187 | 53186 | US | Do not pop the cork and drink this right away as it's currently tight and tannic. But as it warms up and breathes, it releases its considerable charms. With 16% Viognier blended in, it's fantastically rich and concentrated in black-pepper-accented raspberry and sweet-smoke flavors. Acidity adds balance to the richness. You can enjoy this wine now, after an hour in the decanter, or cellar it for at least six years. | Toasted Rope | 94 | 44 | California | Santa Ynez Valley | Central Coast | | | Foxen 2010 Toasted Rope Syrah (Santa Ynez Valley) | Syrah | Foxen |
| 53188 | 53187 | US | The winery's top rosé is a Chardonnay-Pinot Noir blend. It shows equal parts limes, pears, strawberries and raspberries, reflecting its parentage. What lifts it to greatness is the structure, so refined and creamy, rich in acidity, with a yeasty bitterness. It has that hard to define quality of finesse that makes it gorgeous to drink now with the finest foods. | L'Ermitage Rosé | 94 | 70 | California | Anderson Valley | | | | Roederer Estate 2004 L'Ermitage Rosé Sparkling (Anderson Valley) | Sparkling Blend | Roederer Estate |
| 53189 | 53188 | US | An especially chilly vintage in the always-cool Santa Maria Valley has resulted in an intense, young Syrah that is dry, tannic and dramatic. Despite its tightness, the flavors of cherry jam, bacon, cola and black pepper explode deliciously. Extremely low yields in the vineyard give this Syrah a density that will allow it to age for 6–8 years, though with decanting, it's fine to drink now. | Tinaquaic Vineyard | 94 | 46 | California | Santa Maria Valley | Central Coast | | | Foxen 2010 Tinaquaic Vineyard Syrah (Santa Maria Valley) | Syrah | Foxen |
| 53190 | 53189 | Italy | Lovely, lively and superintense, this is richly fragrant and opulent on all levels. This precious expression offers loads of honeysuckle, jasmine, citrus blossom and apricot. | Juvelo | 94 | 50 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | | | Andriano 2009 Juvelo Gewürztraminer (Alto Adige) | Gewürztraminer | Andriano |