58081 | 58080 | US | This AVA's typical minerality underscores this full-bodied wine, which bears flavors of spice, berry and black cherry cola. | Justice Vineyard | 89 | 38 | Oregon | Eola-Amity Hills | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Westrey 2010 Justice Vineyard Pinot Noir (Eola-Amity Hills) | Pinot Noir | Westrey |
58082 | 58081 | US | Here is a full-throttle mouthful of brambly berry fruit, with generous accents of dried herb and underbrush. The melding of fruit and herb is perfect, with clean, polished tannins. | | 89 | 27 | Oregon | Rogue Valley | Southern Oregon | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | J. Scott Cellars 2010 Petite Sirah (Rogue Valley) | Petite Sirah | J. Scott Cellars |
58083 | 58082 | US | This intoxicates with berry pie and coffee notes. It's a soft, elegant and restrained Zinfandel, with savory curves from beginning to end. | | 89 | 19 | California | Amador County | Sierra Foothills | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Lang 2010 Zinfandel (Amador County) | Zinfandel | Lang |
58084 | 58083 | Chile | On one hand the nose comes across burnt and stalky, while on the other hand it's toasted, smoky and racy, with pent up intensity. Overall, it's medium in size and density, with a blend of herb, licorice, pepper and red fruit flavors. Oaky, spicy and a touch hot on the finish, and it's bright and juicy throughout. | Lot 21 | 89 | 45 | Leyda Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Leyda 2011 Lot 21 Pinot Noir (Leyda Valley) | Pinot Noir | Leyda |
58085 | 58084 | US | Clean and crisp, this has interesting flavors suggestive of green apples, lemons, limes and spices. Although it's dry, the alcohol level is modest. | | 89 | 21 | California | Santa Ynez Valley | Central Coast | | | Margerum 2011 Chenin Blanc (Santa Ynez Valley) | Chenin Blanc | Margerum |
58086 | 58085 | Italy | A blend of Nero d'Avola and Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine offers ripe, plump layers of black fruit, chocolate and spice. The palate is soft, luscious and velvety. | Cantodoro | 89 | | Sicily & Sardinia | Sicilia | | | | Feudo Arancio 2009 Cantodoro Red (Sicilia) | Red Blend | Feudo Arancio |
58087 | 58086 | Italy | A blend of Nero d'Avola and Syrah, this opens with plush tones of blackberry and cherry, backed by savory accents of spice, smoke and black pepper. The mouthfeel is smooth and velvety. | Riesi | 89 | | Sicily & Sardinia | Sicilia | | | | Feudo Principi di Butera 2010 Riesi Red (Sicilia) | Red Blend | Feudo Principi di Butera |
58088 | 58087 | France | Fragrant, soft and fruity, this has weight and firm tannins, which meld with the juicy blackberry flavor. The result is a forward and ready-to-drink wine. | Château Leret Monpezat | 89 | 20 | Southwest France | Cahors | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Georges Vigouroux 2009 Château Leret Monpezat Malbec (Cahors) | Malbec | Georges Vigouroux |
58089 | 58088 | US | The silky texture is delightful, giving it the lightness desirable in Pinot Noir. Santa Lucia acidity gives a bright edge to the cherry, cola, pomegranate and heirloom tomato flavors. Drink now–2014 for maximum freshness. | SLH Estate | 89 | 35 | California | Santa Lucia Highlands | Central Coast | | | Hahn 2011 SLH Estate Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands) | Pinot Noir | Hahn |
58090 | 58089 | Italy | Notes of bold black fruit, prune, tobacco and toasted almond open the rich bouquet of this dense wine. Creamy and soft on the finish, this would pair well with roasts of chicken or pork. | Alto | 89 | 21 | Sicily & Sardinia | Sicilia | | | | Tenuta Rapitalà 2010 Alto Nero d'Avola (Sicilia) | Nero d'Avola | Tenuta Rapitalà |
58091 | 58090 | France | This has a mineral structure that's laced with acidity and red currant flavor. It has a tight texture and a crisp feel, showing a serious, austere side of Beaujolais. It's all balanced by the bright, crisp finish. | | 89 | 20 | Beaujolais | Chiroubles | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Trenel Fils 2010 Chiroubles | Gamay | Trenel Fils |
58092 | 58091 | Chile | The aromas on this Carignan-Syrah blend are gritty and suggest asphalt, smoked meat and dark berry notes. It feels electric and tight on the palate, yet controlled, with rubbery tannins and plenty of herb, pepper, spice and licorice notes to go with the oak-infused berry flavor. | Parinacota Carignan-Syrah | 89 | 35 | Maule Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bodega Volcanes de Chile 2009 Parinacota Carignan-Syrah Red (Maule Valley) | Red Blend | Bodega Volcanes de Chile |
58093 | 58092 | US | There are lots of juicy blackberry, cherry, currant, dark chocolate and cedar flavors in this Merlot-based Bordeaux-style blend. It's bone dry and refreshingly crisp in acidity, and it shows firm, hard tannins. It doesn't have the depth to age, so drink it soon with rich food, like beef stew. | Lot 325 | 89 | 16 | California | Atlas Peak | Napa | | | Cameron Hughes 2010 Lot 325 Meritage (Atlas Peak) | Meritage | Cameron Hughes |
58094 | 58093 | Italy | Aromas of ripe red berry, leather and pipe tobacco unfold on this concentrated red. The full-bodied, chewy palate offers fleshy Marasca cherry, crushed raspberry, licorice and ground white pepper alongside tight, close-grained tannins that leave a tongue-drying finish. | | 92 | 79 | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Castelgiocondo 2011 Brunello di Montalcino | Sangiovese | Castelgiocondo |
58095 | 58094 | Italy | Espresso, toasted oak, menthol, grilled herb and dried black-skinned berry aromas take center stage on this dense, concentrated wine. The opulent palate offers toast, espresso, mocha, black cherry marinated in spirits and vanilla alongside solid, velvety tannins. Drink 2018–2028. | | 92 | | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Castello Romitorio 2011 Brunello di Montalcino | Sangiovese | Castello Romitorio |
58096 | 58095 | US | Briny, elegant and made in a lighter, delicate style, this is a lovely high-toned wine from estate vineyards, with stony minerality and a persistence of peach. Delicious and ideal for the table, it's made by well-respected grower and winemaker Steve Matthiasson, who's done fine work here. | | 92 | 32 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Castrucci 2013 Chardonnay (Napa Valley) | Chardonnay | Castrucci |
58097 | 58096 | France | This firm wine is solid with tannins while also having the fruitiness of the year. A dry element will allow the wine to age balanced, with bright juicy fruits shining through. It comes from one of the lesser-known premier cru vineyards in Beaune. Drink from 2018. | Montée Rouge Premier Cru | 92 | 80 | Burgundy | Beaune | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château de Santenay 2013 Montée Rouge Premier Cru (Beaune) | Pinot Noir | Château de Santenay |
58098 | 58097 | Spain | Smoky campfire aromas come with notes of maple and molasses. This friendly, well-balanced Cream tastes of chocolate, figs and dates. The finish also tastes chocolaty, while vanilla and caramel notes make it all the more lovable. | Solera 1847 Cream | 92 | 26 | Andalucia | Jerez | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | González Byass NV Solera 1847 Cream Sherry (Jerez) | Sherry | González Byass |
58099 | 58098 | France | This is a fragrant, sinewy wine. Mixed herbs twine around cranberry and raspberry fruit, while the palate builds in weight and flesh in the glass. Give it until 2018. | Les Cailloux | 92 | 55 | Rhône Valley | Châteauneuf-du-Pape | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | André Brunel 2012 Les Cailloux Red (Châteauneuf-du-Pape) | Rhône-style Red Blend | André Brunel |
58100 | 58099 | France | Full-bodied and plush, this wine is clean, ripe and richly textured. The palate marries toasty oak with caramelized cherries and finishes long and velvety. Drink now–2020. | | 92 | 48 | Rhône Valley | Châteauneuf-du-Pape | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Château Mont-Redon 2012 Red (Châteauneuf-du-Pape) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Château Mont-Redon |
58101 | 58100 | Italy | Intense aromas of ripe plum, fragrant blue flower, menthol and sweet baking spice almost jump out of the glass. The big, bold palate doles out fleshy wild cherry, crushed raspberry, vanilla, star anise, leather and a hint of game alongside polished, fine-grained tannins. Drink through 2020. | Vigna La Casina | 92 | 40 | Tuscany | Chianti Classico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Casina di Cornia 2010 Vigna La Casina (Chianti Classico) | Sangiovese | Casina di Cornia |
58102 | 58101 | France | Maucoil's 2013 is a sturdy, full-bodied wine. It's plummy, dense and earthy, with nuances of cracked pepper and mocha showing themselves on the palate. The finish—long, firm and peppery—bodes well for aging. Drink now–2025. | | 92 | 45 | Rhône Valley | Châteauneuf-du-Pape | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Château Maucoil 2013 Red (Châteauneuf-du-Pape) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Château Maucoil |
58103 | 58102 | Italy | Aromas of leather, grilled herb, wild berry and baking spice lift out of the glass. The full-bodied palate doles out raspberry confiture, ripe Morello cherry, dark spice and tobacco while densely packed, mature tannins offer support. Drink 2018–2023. | | 92 | 70 | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Col di Lamo 2011 Brunello di Montalcino | Sangiovese | Col di Lamo |
58104 | 58103 | France | The hard limestone and chalk soil has given this wine its distinctive minerality and wonderful acidity. Rich and juicy, it has intense yellow and green fruits that are laced with lime acidity. The wine has depth with concentrated fruitiness. Drink from 2017. | Les Angelots | 92 | 40 | Loire Valley | Pouilly-Fumé | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Masson-Blondelet 2014 Les Angelots (Pouilly-Fumé) | Sauvignon Blanc | Domaine Masson-Blondelet |
58105 | 58104 | France | Named after the shells from sea creatures that are found in much of the chalk soil of Sancerre, this crisp, mineral wine is tangy, zesty and textured. Fresh apples and gooseberry are cut by the intense acidity and tight structure. Drink from 2017. | Ammonites | 92 | 40 | Loire Valley | Sancerre | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Matthias et Emile Roblin 2014 Ammonites (Sancerre) | Sauvignon Blanc | Domaine Matthias et Emile Roblin |
58106 | 58105 | France | From the northernmost of the Premier Crus on the left bank of the Serein river, this wine benefits from the early-ripening vines. It is rich, rounded and soft with a creamy texture. It also offers tangy acidity and lime flavor. Still young, it needs time, so drink from 2018. | Beauroy Premier Cru | 92 | | Burgundy | Chablis | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Pascal Bouchard 2014 Beauroy Premier Cru (Chablis) | Chardonnay | Domaine Pascal Bouchard |
58107 | 58106 | France | This is a wine to age, with such concentration in its texture and mineral structure. It offers rich white fruits and touches of spice. The aftertaste with its apples, green fruits and hints of apricot, is fresh and still developing. Drink from 2018. | Vignes de Ratier | 92 | 30 | Loire Valley | Menetou-Salon | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Pellé 2014 Vignes de Ratier (Menetou-Salon) | Sauvignon Blanc | Domaine Pellé |
58108 | 58107 | US | Burly oak and tannin surround black and blue fruit sourced from a vineyard atop a knoll in the cool Green Valley. Earth and herb come into play midpalate, providing a savory underbelly beneath the power. This wine needs time; cellar through 2023. | Dutton Ranch Emerald Ridge Vineyard | 92 | 62 | California | Green Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Dutton-Goldfield 2013 Dutton Ranch Emerald Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir (Green Valley) | Pinot Noir | Dutton-Goldfield |
58109 | 58108 | US | Eucalyptus leaf, black raspberry and black cherry aromas combine for a sultry nose on this bottling, one of this producer's many expressions of individual sites in the region. Herbes du provence show on the sip, then flavors settle into gravel and graphite minerality, all based on dark strawberry and plum fruit. | JA Ranch | 92 | 55 | California | Sta. Rita Hills | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Foley 2013 JA Ranch Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills) | Pinot Noir | Foley |
58110 | 58109 | Italy | Delicate scents of violet, iris, woodland berry and baking spice abound on this firmly structured red. Made with 95% Sangiovese, the remaining 5% is Colorino and Malvasia Nera. The smooth palate doles out Morello cherry, crushed raspberry, cinnamon and a hint of chopped herb while a backbone of velvety tannins provides the framework. Drink through 2016. | Evoluto | 92 | 19 | Tuscany | Chianti Classico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Tenuta Villa Trasqua 2011 Evoluto (Chianti Classico) | Red Blend | Tenuta Villa Trasqua |