| 64831 | 64830 | US | Cherry cola, vanilla and chocolate perfume this spicy, plush blend of Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. There's a tinge of green on the pulpy, dark-cherry palate, but the finish ends with a twist of tar, granite and spice notes. | Vintner's Blend | 85 | 17 | Colorado | Grand Valley | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Two Rivers 2007 Vintner's Blend Syrah-Cabernet (Grand Valley) | Syrah-Cabernet | Two Rivers |
| 64832 | 64831 | US | Bruised apple and high-toned apple cider notes on the nose. It's an appley wine with familiar hints of ginger and apple pie spice, but brisk acidity and a supple mouthfeel keeps it from being overtly homespun in style. | Riesling-Vidal Blanc | 85 | 17 | Virginia | Virginia | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Veramar NV Riesling-Vidal Blanc White (Virginia) | White Blend | Veramar |
| 64833 | 64832 | US | High-toned apple cider notes dominate the nose on this concentrated blend of Riesling, Vidal Blanc and Chardonnay from Virginia's Veramar. Full bodied but dry with a rich viscosity and a brisk, lemony acidity, it's straightforward, but enjoyable for a casual night's fare. | Tres Blanc | 85 | 20 | Virginia | Virginia | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Veramar NV Tres Blanc White (Virginia) | White Blend | Veramar |
| 64834 | 64833 | Chile | Slightly mulchy at first, with coffee grinds, leafy notes and mildly soupy red-fruit aromas. Airing helps it out, and it evolves into a sweet, herbal wine with baked berry fruit flavors and olive accents. Standard Chilean Cabernet that's a touch syrupy and herbal. | La Palma | 85 | 8 | Cachapoal Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Viña La Rosa 2008 La Palma Cabernet Sauvignon (Cachapoal Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Viña La Rosa |
| 64835 | 64834 | Spain | Tomato, savory spice and earthy, mildly stewed red-fruit aromas lead to a crisp palate with firm acids and flavors of tomato, raspberry, herbs, vanilla and dried cheese. Lasting but light on the finish. Contains 30% Gracianio, which helps explain the sheer, red-fruit character. | Crianza Made With Organic Grapes | 85 | 19 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Viña Los Valles 2007 Crianza Made With Organic Grapes (Rioja) | Tempranillo Blend | Viña Los Valles |
| 64836 | 64835 | Italy | Here's an easy, fresh Valpolicella that opens with cherry, raspberry, dried herbs and a touch of sweet dill. The mouthfeel is clean and lean: You could envisage a successful pairing with chicken, pasta or veal. | Campo Lavei | 85 | 41 | Veneto | Valpolicella Superiore | | | | Ca' Rugate 2008 Campo Lavei (Valpolicella Superiore) | Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara | Ca' Rugate |
| 64837 | 64836 | France | With its straw color and wood aging aromas, this is rich, bearing yellow peach and pear fruits, along with a toast note and juicy acidity. It's already impressive but should drink well for another three years at least. | Château de Chamirey | 91 | 35 | Burgundy | Mercurey | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaines Devillard 2010 Château de Chamirey (Mercurey) | Chardonnay | Domaines Devillard |
| 64838 | 64837 | France | With its intense red fruits and acidity, this initially seems so fruity. Slowly the powerful structure comes into play, yielding a concentrated, cellar-worthy wine. | Domaine des Perdrix Aux Perdrix Premier Cru | 91 | 98 | Burgundy | Nuits-St.-Georges | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaines Devillard 2010 Domaine des Perdrix Aux Perdrix Premier Cru (Nuits-St.-Georges) | Pinot Noir | Domaines Devillard |
| 64839 | 64838 | Spain | More traditional than modern in style, this has aromas of citrus, herb, dry oak and medium-weight fruit. It feels crisp and tightly focused, with a complex palate that offers notes of berries, chocolate and herbs. It finishes long, with a leathery, meaty element that lends gravitas to the wine. Drink now–2016. | Reserva | 91 | 30 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Viñamada 2006 Reserva (Rioja) | Tempranillo Blend | Viñamada |
| 64840 | 64839 | Spain | Charred and smoky on first take, this has plenty of upfront oak that adds a toasty quality to the core plum and berry aromas. It feels full, round and pure, with dark, slightly balsamic-like flavors of baked berry and earth. It's smooth, mild and unobtrusive on the finish. Drink now–2016. | Reserva Edición Limitada | 91 | 50 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Ysios 2007 Reserva Edición Limitada (Rioja) | Tempranillo | Ysios |
| 64841 | 64840 | US | While buoyantly aromatic with aromas of superripe tropical fruit, honeysuckle and waxy honeycomb, this top-notch ice wine is remarkably elegant in profile. On the palate, concentrated honey and tangerine flavors are matched with steely acidity that reigns the palate in toward a dry, crisp finish. | Ice Wine | 91 | 60 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Sheldrake Point 2010 Ice Wine Riesling (Finger Lakes) | Riesling | Sheldrake Point |
| 64842 | 64841 | Canada | While Equifera, produced by Inniskillin co-founder, Donald Ziraldo, may still be an unfamiliar name, one sip of this Riesling ice wine is proof of its impeccable pedigree. Intensely aromatic with loads of fresh apple, honey and white blossom aromas, it balances luscious sweetness with bracing acidity and a long, undulating floral finish. | Icewine | 91 | 70 | Ontario | Niagara Peninsula | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Equifera 2009 Icewine Riesling (Niagara Peninsula) | Riesling | Equifera |
| 64843 | 64842 | Italy | This producer does a fantastic job of presenting quality air-dried fruit without the jamminess and heaviness that is sometimes encountered. Aged for 30 months in large oak casks, this is tight, structured and elegant. | | 91 | 60 | Veneto | Amarone della Valpolicella Classico | | | | Nicolis 2006 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico | Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara | Nicolis |
| 64844 | 64843 | Italy | On the dark and savory side, this opens with blackberry, prune, chocolate and moist tobacco aromas. It offers ethereal notes of dried herb, cola and licorice that give the wine a lighter, more buoyant personality. | Ca' Bertoldi | 91 | 37 | Veneto | Amarone della Valpolicella Classico | | | | Recchia 2005 Ca' Bertoldi (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico) | Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara | Recchia |
| 64845 | 64844 | US | This much-sought-after, estate-grown Viognier is in short supply in 2011, but it's exemplary for its structure and class. Flavors of lime skin and grapefruit, wet stone and citrus abound. The cool vintage led to low yields—under two tons per acre. All neutral oak was used. | | 91 | 28 | Washington | Walla Walla Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Abeja 2011 Viognier (Walla Walla Valley (WA)) | Viognier | Abeja |
| 64846 | 64845 | Spain | Smooth and lightly roasted on the bouquet, this has tobacco, cola, fine oak and earthy berry aromas. It feels generous but a little soft and syrupy, with raisin, licorice and savory baked-fruit flavors. The finish is long and continues to be savory tasting. Drink now–2014. | Reserva | 91 | 56 | Northern Spain | Ribera del Duero | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Alidis 2009 Reserva (Ribera del Duero) | Tempranillo | Alidis |
| 64847 | 64846 | Italy | Dark and savory, this opens with cured meat, smoked bacon, teriyaki, cherry and cola aromas. The palate is lush and velvety, with accents of candied fruit, leather and black pepper. | Morópio | 91 | 60 | Veneto | Amarone della Valpolicella Classico | | | | Antolini 2008 Morópio (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico) | Red Blend | Antolini |
| 64848 | 64847 | US | This opens with enticing aromas of toasted hazelnut, Key lime and white peach. The firm, controlled palate is concentrated and long, offering vivid, precise fruit and a tasty hint of skin phenolics. | | 91 | 17 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Apex 2010 Chardonnay (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Chardonnay | Apex |
| 64849 | 64848 | France | Concentrated and rich, with some wood influence, this has ripe yellow fruits that are balanced with an intense streak of acidity, lending a sense of tension. It's very full, round and already a delight to drink. | En Remilly Premier Cru | 91 | 40 | Burgundy | Saint-Aubin | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Jean-Claude Boisset 2009 En Remilly Premier Cru (Saint-Aubin) | Chardonnay | Jean-Claude Boisset |
| 64850 | 64849 | France | There is a touch of wood here, partnering with the wine's weight, minerality and crisp character. White fruit flavors of apple and pear lend further brightness. | | 91 | 46 | Burgundy | Meursault | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Joseph Drouhin 2010 Meursault | Chardonnay | Joseph Drouhin |
| 64851 | 64850 | US | Leesy and nicely textured, this has lime and green apple notes that rest on a bed of bracing acidity. It has length, focus and detail, all without intrusive new oak—just a small percentage of the wine was barrel-fermented. | | 91 | 25 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Lauren Ashton Cellars 2011 Chardonnay (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Chardonnay | Lauren Ashton Cellars |
| 64852 | 64851 | Italy | Dark and brooding, this has inky concentration, power and determination. The nose is alive with tones of blackberry, maraschino, leather, tobacco and rusty soil. The mouthfeel is thick and penetrating. | La Marega | 91 | 68 | Veneto | Amarone della Valpolicella Classico | | | | Le Salette 2008 La Marega (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico) | Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara | Le Salette |
| 64853 | 64852 | Italy | This is a landmark Amarone that has often acted as the category's biggest ambassador abroad. It bursts open with aromas of dark berry, spice, leather and tobacco, and it is both generous and long-lasting on the palate. | Costasera | 91 | 60 | Veneto | Amarone della Valpolicella Classico | | | | Masi 2008 Costasera (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico) | Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara | Masi |
| 64854 | 64853 | Italy | This boasts tiny portions of Teroldego, Merlot and Croatina that give the wine a soft, lush disposition. Some 42 months of oak aging also add to the palate's overall silkiness. Flavors of chocolate, cherry, plum, tar, resin and licorice are all recognizable. | Piovesole | 91 | 50 | Veneto | Amarone della Valpolicella Classico | | | | Eleva 2005 Piovesole (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico) | Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara | Eleva |
| 64855 | 64854 | Argentina | This is tight and sturdy as a rock up front, with licorice, hard spice, leather and black cherry aromas. It feels round, chewy, tough and healthy, with flavors of baked black fruit, chocolate, molasses and hickory. Roasted and oaky, but cool and collected. Drink now through 2016. | Bramare | 91 | 40 | Mendoza Province | Luján de Cuyo | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Viña Cobos 2010 Bramare Cabernet Sauvignon (Luján de Cuyo) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Viña Cobos |
| 64856 | 64855 | US | With tangy acidity and complex flavors, this is easily the best of Baxter's three 2009 releases. The raspberry and cherry flavors vie with an earthier note of mushroom, and there's a savory edge of balsam and cola. The oak is evident, but has been adroitly applied. Dry and silky, this is capable of aging for several years in a cellar. | Langley Vineyard | 91 | 45 | California | Anderson Valley | | | | Baxter 2009 Langley Vineyard Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley) | Pinot Noir | Baxter |
| 64857 | 64856 | France | Round and rich, this has streaks of lemon and orange zest that cut through the vanilla and creamed apple texture. A note of spice makes the wine complex and rich. This is worth aging for several years. | Fourchaume Premier Cru | 91 | 40 | Burgundy | Chablis | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château de Maligny 2010 Fourchaume Premier Cru (Chablis) | Chardonnay | Château de Maligny |
| 64858 | 64857 | US | This is made in a lighter, breezier style, but there's nothing light about the flavors, which suggest raspberries, grilled Canadian bacon, softened cola and smoky sandalwood. Gentle and easy, with a silky feel, this shows lots of class and elegance. Ready to drink. | Erwin Vineyard | 91 | 50 | California | Santa Cruz Mountains | Central Coast | | | Clos La Chance 2009 Erwin Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Cruz Mountains) | Pinot Noir | Clos La Chance |
| 64859 | 64858 | France | While this is currently firm and closed, it promises fine things to come. Weight and richness combine with a solid core of tannins. The intense, refreshing acidity is a counterpoint to the ripe black-plum flavor. With all of this concentration, this should age for over 5–6 years. | Les Champonnets Premier Cru | 91 | 94 | Burgundy | Gevrey-Chambertin | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Heresztyn 2010 Les Champonnets Premier Cru (Gevrey-Chambertin) | Pinot Noir | Domaine Heresztyn |
| 64860 | 64859 | France | This is a very mineral driven wine—the ripe fruit is cut with acidity, green fruits and herbs. Textured and ripe, its freshness is a counterpoint to the full fruit flavors. | Les Chaumes Premier Cru | 91 | 72 | Burgundy | Chassagne-Montrachet | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Vincent Girardin 2010 Les Chaumes Premier Cru (Chassagne-Montrachet) | Chardonnay | Domaine Vincent Girardin |