| 59911 | 59910 | Argentina | Aromas of ripe blackberry, prune and minerality are upright and intense. The palate is lush, smooth and balanced, while blackberry and cassis lead the flavor assault. A deep, long and delicious finish confirms that this wine offes great value for just over $20. | Golden Reserve | 92 | 21 | Mendoza Province | Luján de Cuyo | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Trivento 2010 Golden Reserve Malbec (Luján de Cuyo) | Malbec | Trivento |
| 59912 | 59911 | Austria | First a faint touch of flint and smoke appears, followed by subtle notes of green pear. Still fairly closed, the wine shows a tight body that will loosen into plumper ripeness. Intimations of orange peel and golden pear promise a great wine with a rich mouthfeel and cleansing acidity. | Lamm Reserve | 92 | 28 | Kamptal | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Hirsch 2012 Lamm Reserve Grüner Veltliner (Kamptal) | Grüner Veltliner | Hirsch |
| 59913 | 59912 | US | Coming from a mixture of blocks 17 and 24 at Stone Tree Vineyard, it's a dark, glass-staining wine with notes of plum, crushed blueberries, coffee, tar and spice. The palate is silky soft, textured in feel with concentrated coffee flavors. An exquisite sense of balance carries through to a long, lingering finish. | Stone Tree | 92 | 40 | Washington | Wahluke Slope | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Kerloo 2011 Stone Tree Malbec (Wahluke Slope) | Malbec | Kerloo |
| 59914 | 59913 | US | This small-production, single-vineyard Grenache is direct and appealing with notes of raspberry compote, strawberry, orange peel, violets and tapenade. The palate is pure silk, elegant in its styling with an extended finish. | Upland Vineyard | 92 | 46 | Washington | Snipes Mountain | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Kerloo 2011 Upland Vineyard Grenache (Snipes Mountain) | Grenache | Kerloo |
| 59915 | 59914 | Austria | Juicy yellow peaches are invitingly soft on nose and palate, where the zesty acidity of lime and lemon rind lightens the fruit, leading to a lifted and refreshing finish. | Seeberg Reserve | 92 | | Kamptal | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Loimer 2012 Seeberg Reserve Riesling (Kamptal) | Riesling | Loimer |
| 59916 | 59915 | US | Sourced from the Hightower vineyard on Red Mountain, this 100% Cabernet Sauvignon is firm, full, tannic and dense. It compares favorably with wines from the iconic Klipsun vineyard just down the road. A thick mix of smoke, coffee, cassis, herb and dark chocolate swirls up from the glass and on through the palate. | Acquisition | 92 | 52 | Washington | Red Mountain | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Market Vineyards 2010 Acquisition Cabernet Sauvignon (Red Mountain) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Market Vineyards |
| 59917 | 59916 | Spain | Feral, rustic aromas of sweaty leather, tar, animal hide and dried cheese override core berry fruit scents. This is a tannic, grippy monster with a mix of licorice, medicinal and black-fruit flavors. The finish is staunch and tannic, with creamy oak notes and a borderline syrupy feel. Drink from 2016 through 2025. | Pago Negralada | 92 | 120 | Northern Spain | Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Abadia Retuerta 2010 Pago Negralada Tempranillo (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León) | Tempranillo | Abadia Retuerta |
| 59918 | 59917 | US | Fragrant and young, this Cab bursts with juicy berry fruit flavors. Brambly raspberry, a whiff of mint, plenty of cassis and a dusting of spice all combine in a well-structured wine ready for the table. Firm and supported with mineral-soaked acids, this has the texture, tannins and push-through to age gracefully, though it's perfectly ready right now. | | 92 | 29 | Washington | Walla Walla Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Amavi 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon (Walla Walla Valley (WA)) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Amavi |
| 59919 | 59918 | US | This is the priciest Cab Ca' Momi has released in years, but it's also the best. It's soft, complex and delicious in black currants, chocolate and oak, with wonderfully smooth tannins, and just enough acidity for balance. It's clearly decadent for drinking now through 2020. Beyond that, all bets are off. | Reserve | 92 | 68 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Ca' Momi 2011 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Ca' Momi |
| 59920 | 59919 | France | A rich, wood-aged wine, its high proportion of Sémillon gives it a full and creamy character. Apples mingle with white plums, spicy quince and fresh rhubarb. Already delicious, it should age. Drink from 2016. | | 92 | 62 | Bordeaux | Pessac-Léognan | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Brown 2011 Pessac-Léognan | Bordeaux-style White Blend | Château Brown |
| 59921 | 59920 | France | Great juicy black fruits shine through this rich and complex wine that shows considerable style. The aftertaste is full of fresher acidity and juicy berry fruits. Drink from 2017. | | 92 | | Bordeaux | Saint-Émilion | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Canon la Gaffelière 2011 Saint-Émilion | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Canon la Gaffelière |
| 59922 | 59921 | Austria | Intensely aromatic Williams Christ pear and minerality combine to make a sleek wine that leaves real impact. The palate is concentrated but toned. Fresh grapefruit zest amid ripe apricots makes this wine vivid and refreshing. | Äußere Bergen | 92 | | Niederösterreich | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Zull 2012 Äußere Bergen Grüner Veltliner (Niederösterreich) | Grüner Veltliner | Zull |
| 59923 | 59922 | Italy | Structured but poised, it opens with balsamic aromas of menthol, red berries, blue flower, Asian spices and a hint of new leather. The succulent palate offers dark cherry accented with notes of mint, lemon sage and chocolate alongside polished tannins and just enough freshness. It's delicious and already approachable so enjoy soon. | | 92 | 65 | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Altesino 2009 Brunello di Montalcino | Sangiovese | Altesino |
| 59924 | 59923 | France | From parcels of old vines, a smooth, wood- influenced wine. Flavors of ripe yellow fruits emerge from the vanilla toast character. It is rich, velvet textured, feeling opulent. | Cuvée Prestige | 89 | 24 | Burgundy | Saint-Véran | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Roger Lassarat 2008 Cuvée Prestige (Saint-Véran) | Chardonnay | Roger Lassarat |
| 59925 | 59924 | Portugal | Ripe yellow fruits and light almond flavors, a rounded and soft texture. This is a wood-aged wine, the vanilla toast giving a smooth structure. while leaving the concentrated fruits firmly in charge. | Curva Reserva Branco | 89 | 31 | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Sogevinus 2009 Curva Reserva Branco White (Douro) | Portuguese White | Sogevinus |
| 59926 | 59925 | US | Lots of complex flavors in this bone-dry wine, and they range well beyond berry-cherry fruit into more interesting realms of leather, coffee, unsweetened cocoa, bacon, pepper spice and minerals. The wine shows a brisk acidity, and the tannins are intricate. Feels a bit austere and aloof now, withholding its best. Should offer more in 3-5 years, but not much beyond that before the fruit collapses. | Occidental Road Vineyard | 89 | 35 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | | | Sonoma Coast Vineyards 2007 Occidental Road Vineyard Syrah (Sonoma Coast) | Syrah | Sonoma Coast Vineyards |
| 59927 | 59926 | South Africa | A balanced and easy to drink Pinotage with notes of black plum and berries with accents of vanilla lingering on the finish. Soft, approachable tannins, vibrant acidity and a medium-weight mouth make this a very food-friendly selection. | Private Collection | 89 | 20 | Stellenbosch | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Spier 2006 Private Collection Pinotage (Stellenbosch) | Pinotage | Spier |
| 59928 | 59927 | France | On the fresh side, with crisp bright, lively acidity. Green fruits run well alongside apricot juice and lively vivacity. Good and attractive. | Vignes Blanches | 89 | 36 | Burgundy | Pouilly-Fuissé | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Thibert Père et Fils 2008 Vignes Blanches (Pouilly-Fuissé) | Chardonnay | Thibert Père et Fils |
| 59929 | 59928 | Argentina | Light and earthy, with cedar, moss and mild, well-aged red fruit aromas. It's a solid rendition of older-school red wine. Mature, mellow and baked, with roast plum and mocha. Long and earthy on the finish, and drinking at its most mature and best state now. | Premium | 89 | 15 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Aquilina 2006 Premium Malbec (Mendoza) | Malbec | Aquilina |
| 59930 | 59929 | US | Shows an improvement over the 07, maybe because the vines are a little older. Still dry and crisp in acids and jammy, with raspberry and cherries, but with extra depth and length. Good now, but probably better after 3–4 years in the cellar. | Split Rock Vineyard | 89 | 42 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | | | Bartz-Allen 2008 Split Rock Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) | Pinot Noir | Bartz-Allen |
| 59931 | 59930 | Argentina | Modest lemony aromas set up additional scents of balsam wood, dried cherry, plum and spice. The palate is forward, maybe a touch sharp in terms of acidity, with rustic, roasted, leathery flavors. It is a big wine that finishes lively and also a little rooty and roasted. Cabernet Sauvignon-Malbec-Merlot is the blend. | Special Blend | 89 | 45 | Other | Neuquén | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bodega del Fin del Mundo 2007 Special Blend Red (Neuquén) | Red Blend | Bodega del Fin del Mundo |
| 59932 | 59931 | South Africa | Although this wine starts off a little closed and muted, with time it opens up to reveal a nuanced and refined Chenin. Hints of chalk, soft white florals and red apple unfold in the bouquet, with more dominant flavors of sweet tangerine, ripe melon and leesy richness flesh out the mouth. There's a soft oakiness throughout, though it's never overpowering or out of line. | Old Vine | 89 | 22 | Western Cape | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Botanica 2009 Old Vine Chenin Blanc (Western Cape) | Chenin Blanc | Botanica |
| 59933 | 59932 | South Africa | With 14 months in new oak and a whopping 16% alcohol, you might think this wine is going to be too big and over the top, but while it's ripe and rich it's also well made and balanced. Berry preserves mixed with fennel seeds and coffee grinds dominate the profile, with a solid black pepper kick to keep things lively on the lengthy finish. | | 89 | 39 | Stellenbosch | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Camberley 2007 Pinotage (Stellenbosch) | Pinotage | Camberley |
| 59934 | 59933 | Australia | Full-bodied and supple in texture, this plummy Shiraz offers plenty of enjoyment at a realistic price. Vanilla and brown sugar notes frame blueberries and spice, with just a hint of bitterness apparent on the finish. Drink now–2012. | The Parson's Nose | 89 | 18 | South Australia | McLaren Vale | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Chapel Hill 2008 The Parson's Nose Shiraz (McLaren Vale) | Shiraz | Chapel Hill |
| 59935 | 59934 | France | Wood-fermented wine, giving a ripe and honeyed character over toast, pear juice and golden apple flavors. The final tastes is deliciously citrus, with a light mineral edge. | Domaine des Deux Roches Les Cras | 89 | | Burgundy | Pouilly-Fuissé | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Collovray et Terrier 2007 Domaine des Deux Roches Les Cras (Pouilly-Fuissé) | Chardonnay | Collovray et Terrier |
| 59936 | 59935 | France | Round, opulent wine, one that misses some freshness and acidity, a rarity for the year, but that compensates by a full, creamy texture. | Vieilles Vignes | 89 | | Burgundy | Pouilly-Fuissé | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine de la Soufrandise 2008 Vieilles Vignes (Pouilly-Fuissé) | Chardonnay | Domaine de la Soufrandise |
| 59937 | 59936 | France | The wood shows well here, ripe toast to go with the white fruits and richness. Good balance. | En Thurissey | 89 | | Burgundy | Viré-Clessé | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Sainte Barbe 2008 En Thurissey (Viré-Clessé) | Chardonnay | Domaine Sainte Barbe |
| 59938 | 59937 | Spain | Good, clean and pleasant. The nose has pure apple and pear aromas along with a hint of vanilla and powdered sugar. It's fresh in the mouth, with lively apple, white peach and green banana flavors. Closes well and stays zesty and true from start to finish. | | 88 | 10 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | El Coto 2009 Viura (Rioja) | Viura | El Coto |
| 59939 | 59938 | Argentina | Smooth baked apple aromas work well, and the peach and vanilla side notes are equally good. Plump and easygoing on the palate, with honeyed apple and banana flavors, and then creamy on the finish, with vanilla and spice. Sweet, good and easy to enjoy. | | 88 | 19 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Finca Agostino 2008 Chardonnay-Viognier (Mendoza) | Chardonnay-Viognier | Finca Agostino |
| 59940 | 59939 | US | Pomatia is an almost mythical creation—like one of those half man, half beast monsters from ancient times. The blend is not that unusual, but the results might be likened to a sculpture by Picasso—a piece of wood here, an old newspaper there, and a bicycle seat for a head. Not to disparage the wine—it's flavorful and full-bodied, but a puzzler. Funkadelic meets Clapton? Cherries and earth, tannin and tea. | Pomatia Red Wine | 88 | 16 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Helix by Reininger 2006 Pomatia Red Wine Red (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Red Blend | Helix by Reininger |