58501 | 58500 | France | Still firm and with dry tannins, this is a structured wine, with red fruits and acidity behind the concentrated texture. It suggests the succulent ripe fruitiness that will develop as the wine ages. Drink this generous wine from 2021. | Les Chatelots Premier Cru | 92 | | Burgundy | Chambolle-Musigny | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Henri de Villamont 2014 Les Chatelots Premier Cru (Chambolle-Musigny) | Pinot Noir | Henri de Villamont |
58502 | 58501 | France | This is a smoky and ripe wine from Beaune's top premier cru. Structured, dusty tannins support the red fruits and acidity. The combination is already rich, but holds good potential as well. It will be best from 2020. | Sur les Grèves Clos Sainte-Anne Premier Cru Monopole | 92 | 58 | Burgundy | Beaune | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Jaffelin 2014 Sur les Grèves Clos Sainte-Anne Premier Cru Monopole (Beaune) | Pinot Noir | Jaffelin |
58503 | 58502 | France | This wine is rich, firmly structured while also full of dense black fruits. It comes from one of the top premier-cru vineyards in the appellation, well situated halfway up the slope, facing east. The wine will develop slowly as the ripe fruit comes through the structure. Drink from 2021. | Les Rugiens Premier Cru | 92 | 113 | Burgundy | Pommard | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Jean-Luc and Paul Aegerter 2014 Les Rugiens Premier Cru (Pommard) | Pinot Noir | Jean-Luc and Paul Aegerter |
58504 | 58503 | US | This impresses in graceful red berry, dried herb and wild vanilla, each component complementing the next. Well integrated and well made, this is a lengthy, complex and delicious wine that'll please a range of palates in search of moderate ripeness. | | 92 | 28 | California | Dry Creek Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Kokomo 2014 Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley) | Zinfandel | Kokomo |
58505 | 58504 | France | From the highest point in the Meursault vineyards, this wine is crisp and cool. It has a tight, bright character that is driven by the steely, mineral texture. The grapefruit flavors go with the riper apple and pear roundness to give a wine that will take a little time to develop. Drink from 2018. | Château de Blagny Premier Cru | 92 | 85 | Burgundy | Meursault | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Louis Latour 2014 Château de Blagny Premier Cru (Meursault) | Chardonnay | Louis Latour |
58506 | 58505 | US | Extremely flavorful and intensely fruity, this wine is exuberant, concentrated, very ripe and very full bodied. But it's also smooth and luscious, light on tannins and so packed with blackberry, blueberry and milk-chocolate flavors that they won't quit on the finish. | Jewel Collection Series Estate Reserve | 92 | 50 | California | Livermore Valley | Central Coast | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Ruby Hill Winery 2012 Jewel Collection Series Estate Reserve Zinfandel (Livermore Valley) | Zinfandel | Ruby Hill Winery |
58507 | 58506 | Germany | Intense aromas of sun-ripened apricots and oranges entice on the nose of this bright, bristling kabinett. The palate is punchy and fresh, bursting with sweet pink grapefruit and peach nectar. Finely textured, it finishes long with a lingering floral flair. | Kabinett | 92 | | Nahe | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Schlossgut Diel 2013 Kabinett Riesling (Nahe) | Riesling | Schlossgut Diel |
58508 | 58507 | Italy | You'll find alluring scents of black-skinned berry, baking spice, violet, a hint of leather and a balsamic note on this well-structured red. The chewy palate shows dense black cherry, raspberry compote, licorice, clove and pipe tobacco alongside velvety tannins and fresh acidity. A hint of cinnamon closes the finish. It's already approachable but also has great mid-term aging potential. Drink through 2023. | Cottà | 92 | 50 | Piedmont | Barbaresco | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Sottimano 2013 Cottà (Barbaresco) | Nebbiolo | Sottimano |
58509 | 58508 | Italy | Fragrant blue flower, ripe wild berry, a whiff of exotic spice and a whisper of French oak come together in the glass. On the firm palate, notes of baking spice and pipe tobacco accent a core of dried black cherry. Close-grained tannins provide the polished framework. It's already rather accessible but will offer fine drinking for several years or more. | Pajorè | 92 | 50 | Piedmont | Barbaresco | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Sottimano 2013 Pajorè (Barbaresco) | Nebbiolo | Sottimano |
58510 | 58509 | US | A slightly high-toned scent of lemon candy, pineapple and peach opens the door to this delicious Dijon clone Chardonnay. Aged 11 months in neutral French oak, it's lively and concentrated, with a finishing lick of butterscotch. | Freedom Hill Vineyard Dijon Clone | 92 | 26 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | St. Innocent 2014 Freedom Hill Vineyard Dijon Clone Chardonnay (Willamette Valley) | Chardonnay | St. Innocent |
58511 | 58510 | US | Fresh-pressed boysenberry and olallie-berry aromas are lifted by tons of inviting violet florality, garrigue-like potpourri and oak forest underbrush on the nose of this blend of 44% Grenache, 36% Syrah, 12% Counoise and 8% Mourvèdre. Mulberry and black-plum flavors are fruit-forward, enhanced by toasted vanilla bean. A lavender lift carries deep into the finish. | Côtes de Tablas | 92 | 35 | California | Adelaida District | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Tablas Creek 2014 Côtes de Tablas Red (Adelaida District) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Tablas Creek |
58512 | 58511 | US | This blend of 55% Syrah, 29% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre and 6% Counoise offers boisterous yet elegant aromas of blackberry, boysenberry and dried violet that are met with hints of crushed marjoram and white pepper. Once sipped, mulberry and exotic plum flavors mesh with wild mint on a brooding yet bright and fresh palate. | Patelin de Tablas Syrah-Grenache-Mourvèdre-Counoise | 92 | 25 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Tablas Creek 2014 Patelin de Tablas Syrah-Grenache-Mourvèdre-Counoise Red (Paso Robles) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Tablas Creek |
58513 | 58512 | US | Albariño is not the first grape that springs to mind when thoughts turn to Willamette Valley wines, but what a pleasant discovery this is. A spicy, refreshing, New World take on this Spanish variety, here are layers of citrus rind—lemon, lime and grapefruit—that broaden out into like flavors. Keep tasting and satsuma orange and a bit of pineapple come into play. An absolute delight. | | 92 | 25 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Treos 2015 Albariño (Willamette Valley) | Albariño | Treos |
58514 | 58513 | France | This wine has spice, juicy wood and good acidity that are well integrated. The rich, smooth fruit character contrasts with the more tangy wood acidity. Together, they bring a wine that has bite, with a mineral as well as toasty aftertaste. Drink from 2017. | La Roche | 92 | 42 | Burgundy | Pouilly-Fuissé | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Verget 2014 La Roche (Pouilly-Fuissé) | Chardonnay | Verget |
58515 | 58514 | Argentina | Jammy blackberry and cassis aromas are weighty and touch up against raisiny. This feels deep and bold: Flavors of cassis, black plum and smoked meat end ripe and long, with racy acidity fueling the afterburners. Drink through 2022. | Bramare Marchiori Vineyard | 92 | 95 | Mendoza Province | Luján de Cuyo | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Viña Cobos 2013 Bramare Marchiori Vineyard Malbec (Luján de Cuyo) | Malbec | Viña Cobos |
58516 | 58515 | Portugal | Getting past the heavy bottle, you find a structured and firm wine that has aging potential. Dark and firm, with rich black-plum flavor and a concentrated texture, the wine is developing into a ripe, impressive wine. The mineral edge will integrate well over the next year. Drink from 2018. | Lua Cheia em Vinhas Velhas Reserva Especial | 92 | 22 | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Wines & Winemakers 2014 Lua Cheia em Vinhas Velhas Reserva Especial Red (Douro) | Portuguese Red | Wines & Winemakers |
58517 | 58516 | France | An unusual blend of old varieties such as Biancu Gentile and Genovese, this is a beautiful wine. It has exotic perfumed fruits, ripe tangy acidity and a full, rich character. Pepper and herbs add complexity at the end. Drink now. | Chiesa Nera | 92 | | France Other | Vin de France | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Clos Venturi 2013 Chiesa Nera White (Vin de France) | White Blend | Clos Venturi |
58518 | 58517 | Australia | Matured in 70% new French oak for six months, this is quite different from most Margaret River versions of this blend. It's more like a white Graves, with a silky mouthfeel and ripe, restrained fruit notes of fig and melon that linger on the finish. | Ephraim Clarke | 92 | 35 | Western Australia | Margaret River | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Cullen 2014 Ephraim Clarke Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon (Margaret River) | Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon | Cullen |
58519 | 58518 | US | Packed with flavor and hefty in texture, this wine is almost chewy. It shows a delicious ripe berry character and feels velvety on the tongue as its ample, fine-grained tannins mingle with full body and pure flavor concentration. | Field Blend Zinfandel | 92 | 35 | California | Livermore Valley | Central Coast | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Darcie Kent Vineyards 2013 Field Blend Zinfandel Zinfandel (Livermore Valley) | Zinfandel | Darcie Kent Vineyards |
58520 | 58519 | US | Squeezed boysenberry, smoked beef, thyme, lavender and even rosemary show on the nose of this fresh and smoky bottling from a lesser-known appellation. The savory qualities invade the palate, where dried herbs, soy and smoked meat hang on a backbone of dense berry fruit and slightly chunky tannins, finishing with crushed mint. | Mesa Del Sol | 92 | 30 | California | Arroyo Seco | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | DeTierra Vineyards 2013 Mesa Del Sol Syrah (Arroyo Seco) | Syrah | DeTierra Vineyards |
58521 | 58520 | France | Every producer seems to own, or have access to, a small part of Clos de Vougeot even if quantities produced are tiny. This wine is still firm, packed with tannins although providing hints of the delicious red fruits to come. It is a structured while also generous wine, just needing time. Drink from 2022. | | 92 | 120 | Burgundy | Clos de Vougeot | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Coquard Loisson-Fleurot 2014 Clos de Vougeot | Pinot Noir | Domaine Coquard Loisson-Fleurot |
58522 | 58521 | France | This four-acre, east-facing slope has produced a rich, ripely maturing wine, with rounded red fruits layered with acidity. It's a generous wine, full in the mouth. The aftertaste continues the juicy, fruity theme, firmly sustained by the tannins. | Clos l'Evêque Premier Cru | 92 | 43 | Burgundy | Mercurey | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine de Suremain 2014 Clos l'Evêque Premier Cru (Mercurey) | Pinot Noir | Domaine de Suremain |
58523 | 58522 | France | This rich wine has spice and red fruits backed by a dry texture. The smoky wood is still right up front, giving the wine a firm character. Wait for the fruit to develop further and drink from 2020. | Les Cent Vignes Premier Cru | 92 | 47 | Burgundy | Beaune | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Jessiaume 2014 Les Cent Vignes Premier Cru (Beaune) | Pinot Noir | Domaine Jessiaume |
58524 | 58523 | France | Produced from a small vineyard in Pouilly Fuissé, this rich wine is full of ripe, generous fruit. Spice and yellow-fruit flavors blend seamlessly with the soft texture and perfumed acidity. It is developing into a very fine wine, ready to drink from 2017. | Aux Chailloux | 92 | 28 | Burgundy | Pouilly-Fuissé | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Pascal et Mireille Renaud 2015 Aux Chailloux (Pouilly-Fuissé) | Chardonnay | Domaine Pascal et Mireille Renaud |
58525 | 58524 | France | This wine offers pure fruit flavors of crisp lemon, ripe apricots and apples, all nourished by carefully judged wood that gives a touch of toast. A strong mineral element gives the wine tight texture. As it develops, this will become a well-balanced wine. Drink from 2018. | Les Tillets | 92 | 100 | Burgundy | Meursault | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Pierre Labet 2013 Les Tillets (Meursault) | Chardonnay | Domaine Pierre Labet |
58526 | 58525 | US | From one vineyard site, this 100% varietal wine is boldly aromatic in peppery clove, raspberry and a hint of vanilla, showing structure and elegance amidst a ripe, full-bodied foundation. The tannins are integrated and appropriately dusty, providing a chalkiness to the texture. | | 92 | 95 | California | Rutherford | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Duckhorn 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Duckhorn |
58527 | 58526 | US | Light and fresh, this is a consistently delicious aromatic white from the appellation, a chiseled study in white peach, pear and lilting acidity. Floral in zesty grapefruit, it adds a streak of ginger spice to the finish, with just the right amount of rich body to add weight. | Dutton Ranch Shop Block | 92 | 30 | California | Green Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Dutton-Goldfield 2015 Dutton Ranch Shop Block Pinot Blanc (Green Valley) | Pinot Blanc | Dutton-Goldfield |
58528 | 58527 | US | Heaps of earthy compost provide seductive intrigue to the opening of this wine. It continues satisfactorily on the palate, a piquant expression of black cherry, black tea and lingering acidity wrapped in a medium, softly layered body. | Sun Chase Vineyard | 92 | 50 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Expression 38 2013 Sun Chase Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) | Pinot Noir | Expression 38 |
58529 | 58528 | US | This is a dessert wine, and a fine one. It's delicious in orange, butterscotch and vanilla flavors, balanced with savory acidity. Nice by itself, or with a fruit tart. | | 87 | 12 | California | Suisun Valley | North Coast | | | Wooden Valley 2008 Muscat Canelli (Suisun Valley) | Muscat Canelli | Wooden Valley |
58530 | 58529 | US | This bone-dry wine is rather severe in tannins. It feels elegant, but lacks immediate reward, with cherry, currant and tobacco flavors that disappear into a cloak of astringency. Could develop after 2011, but no guarantees. | Mountain Estate Grown | 87 | 90 | California | Sonoma Valley | Sonoma | | | Audelssa 2005 Mountain Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Audelssa |