| 65221 | 65220 | Argentina | Get prepared for another star wine from this Patagonian winery. Fresh berry, graphite, cola and toasty aromas lead to a big and smooth palate with supercharged black fruit, herb, toast and mocha flavors. It's spicy, dry, balanced and not the least bit out of shape. No matter how you cut it, this is an excellent Argentine Malbec to drink now through 2020. | | 93 | 130 | Other | Río Negro Valley | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bodega Noemía de Patagonia 2010 Malbec (Río Negro Valley) | Malbec | Bodega Noemía de Patagonia |
| 65222 | 65221 | Italy | Sometimes an annata Brunello can score higher than the riserva expression from the same vintage. With that extra year of aging, the ripe fruit on the already very plump and fruity 2007 vintage has dropped a tiny notch in intensity. But the elegance, balance and complexity of the wine remains the same. | Riserva | 93 | 120 | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino | | | | Castelgiocondo 2007 Riserva (Brunello di Montalcino) | Sangiovese Grosso | Castelgiocondo |
| 65223 | 65222 | France | Smooth and rich, this is an opulent wine. It has ripe acidity and tropical fruit notes, while also crisp at the edges, like biting into a ripe pear. The wine, with its structured core, has good aging potential. | | 93 | | Bordeaux | Pessac-Léognan | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château de Fieuzal 2010 Pessac-Léognan | Bordeaux-style White Blend | Château de Fieuzal |
| 65224 | 65223 | France | Pushing in the direction of freshness and herbaceousness, this is a tight, textured wine. The wine's grapefruit and lime flavors are balanced by touches of wood and spice. The final feel is soft, yet brisk. | | 93 | | Bordeaux | Pessac-Léognan | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Olivier 2010 Pessac-Léognan | Bordeaux-style White Blend | Château Olivier |
| 65225 | 65224 | Italy | Smoky ash and brimstone give this wine an elegant, mineral personality that is coupled with cherry fruit, red rose and wet earth notes. It shows a fine, silky quality, with accents of cola and black licorice. Drink after 2016. | Riserva | 93 | 110 | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino | | | | Fattoi 2007 Riserva (Brunello di Montalcino) | Sangiovese Grosso | Fattoi |
| 65226 | 65225 | Italy | You'll love the dark intensity and generous aromatic offerings of this savory riserva Brunello. Dark cherry, blackberry, spice, leather, tobacco and cigar box all meld into one and drive the wine's momentum. The mouthfeel is tight and compact with a long, polished close. | Vigna Manapetra Riserva | 93 | 58 | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino | | | | Fattoria La Lecciaia 2007 Vigna Manapetra Riserva (Brunello di Montalcino) | Sangiovese Grosso | Fattoria La Lecciaia |
| 65227 | 65226 | Italy | Brunello Madonna Nera is a new product (this wine represents consulting enologist Carlo Ferrini's first stab at this particular project) with plush fruit and tobacco backed by brimstone, crushed granite and black pepper. The wine's personality is dark, brawny and rich. | Madonna Nera | 92 | | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino | | | | La Madonna 2008 Madonna Nera (Brunello di Montalcino) | Sangiovese Grosso | La Madonna |
| 65228 | 65227 | US | This bottling is curiously at odds with the winery's other 2011 single-vineyard Pinots. It's less ripe, with a mushroomy earthiness alongside flavors of raspberries and pomegranates. You might call that Burgundian, but it does cut down on the wine's opulence, and seems to limit ageability. | Stiling Vineyard | 87 | 50 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | | | Gary Farrell 2011 Stiling Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) | Pinot Noir | Gary Farrell |
| 65229 | 65228 | US | Sangiovese is unusual in the Finger Lakes, but this one is quite intense. Rich cassis and black cherry flavors are accented by a minerally wet-granite tone and brisk cranberry acidity. It's deeply concentrated on the nose and palate, with soft, fine tannins on the finish. | | 87 | 22 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Glenora 2011 Sangiovese (Finger Lakes) | Sangiovese | Glenora |
| 65230 | 65229 | South Africa | Powerful notes of tobacco leaf and curing spice lead the bouquet of this value wine, with a backbone of cassis, black cherry and plum. Medium tannins offer grip and texture to the palate, while coffee and toasted oak flavors flood the finish. | | 87 | 10 | Robertson | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Robertson Winery 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon (Robertson) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Robertson Winery |
| 65231 | 65230 | Chile | Crisp, spicy, grassy, citrus aromas are all good. This is acidic and cleansing; zesty flavors of orange and pineapple finish nervy, pithy and a touch bitter. For patio-ready SB, this is ideal. | Clava Coastal Reserve | 87 | 12 | Casablanca Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Quintay 2013 Clava Coastal Reserve Sauvignon Blanc (Casablanca Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Quintay |
| 65232 | 65231 | US | Scents of white grapefruit and honeydew rind introduce this dry, refreshing Riesling. It's quite delicate in structure but concentrated with fresh apple flavor accented by bright lemon-lime acidity. Finishes on an earthy saffron note. | Bullhorn Creek Vineyard | 87 | 20 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Red Newt Cellars 2011 Bullhorn Creek Vineyard Riesling (Finger Lakes) | Riesling | Red Newt Cellars |
| 65233 | 65232 | US | This Pinot is a little tough in the mouth, but the tart red cherry, cranberry, strawberry jam and sandalwood flavors are complex and enjoyable. Give it a few hours in the decanter and drink up. | Stephanie's Cuvée | 87 | 23 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | | | River Road 2012 Stephanie's Cuvée Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) | Pinot Noir | River Road |
| 65234 | 65233 | US | This blend is made from near-equal proportions of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. The wine is rich, tannic and direct with flavors of jammy black cherries and blueberries, along with plenty of oak. Decant it for a few hours and drink up now. | Coombsville Cuvée | 87 | 32 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Sciandri Family 2010 Coombsville Cuvée Red (Napa Valley) | Red Blend | Sciandri Family |
| 65235 | 65234 | US | Soft, lush and ripe, this Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot blend has extracted black currant, blackberry jam, mocha and oak flavors, with a hint of maple syrup. It's ready to drink now. | Pegasus | 87 | 67 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | | | Silver Horse 2010 Pegasus Red (Paso Robles) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Silver Horse |
| 65236 | 65235 | France | This is a wine that is lightly touched with a mineral texture while also having rich layers of acidity and green herbs. It is fragrant, perfumed and, on the finish, deliciously light and fruity. | Tradition | 87 | 20 | Alsace | Alsace | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Sipp Mack 2011 Tradition Riesling (Alsace) | Riesling | Sipp Mack |
| 65237 | 65236 | South Africa | An enticing herbal streak is often identifiable in Thelema's wines, and this is no exception, with hints of menthol, fynbos, tobacco and fig leaf, as well as a gamy accent in the background. There's plenty of fruit to mingle with these earthy tones—flavors of black plum, currant and a touch of fig paste all abound on the palate. | | 87 | 29 | Stellenbosch | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Thelema 2009 Merlot (Stellenbosch) | Merlot | Thelema |
| 65238 | 65237 | US | This off-dry Riesling hits 32 g/L residual sugar, though it is not especially sweet. Some skin flavors add a bit of bitterness to the fruit, and the orange pekoe tea and brown sugar blandishments are not entirely integrated. A bit more bottle age should help. | | 87 | 15 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Three Rivers 2012 Riesling (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Riesling | Three Rivers |
| 65239 | 65238 | Greece | Leather, dry spice rub and crushed green herb aromas start this Limnio/Cabernet blend from northern Greece. On the palate, the wine is spicy and dry, with earthy undertones of spicebox and forest floor. Pair with lamb or robust cheeses. | Metoxi Chromitsa Limnio-Cabernet Sauvignon | 87 | 22 | Agioritikos | | | Susan Kostrzewa | @suskostrzewa | Tsantali 2008 Metoxi Chromitsa Limnio-Cabernet Sauvignon Red (Agioritikos) | Red Blend | Tsantali |
| 65240 | 65239 | Greece | Red cherry, vanilla, spicebox and a touch of flowers leads the nose on this poised Merlot/Limnio blend. On the palate, the wine is elegant and laced with clove, mushroom and bright berry flavors. A unique wine at an unbeatable price. | Limnio-Merlot | 87 | 8 | Halkidiki | | | Susan Kostrzewa | @suskostrzewa | Tsantali 2010 Limnio-Merlot Red (Halkidiki) | Red Blend | Tsantali |
| 65241 | 65240 | Italy | This attractive wine opens with intensely floral aromas of white spring flowers accented by whiffs of stone fruit. It has a linear palate, with juicy flavors of peach and lemon alongside crisp, refreshing acidity. | Del Pozzo Buono | 87 | 15 | Central Italy | Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Vicari 2012 Del Pozzo Buono (Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico) | Verdicchio | Vicari |
| 65242 | 65241 | France | Light gold in color, this rose scented wine has a touch of honey and some richness. There is dryness as well, bringing out walnuts and an edge of bitterness. This is wine to drink now. | Hengst Grand Cru | 87 | 33 | Alsace | Alsace | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Wunsch & Mann 2008 Hengst Grand Cru Gewurztraminer (Alsace) | Gewürztraminer | Wunsch & Mann |
| 65243 | 65242 | US | Faint aromatically with dialed-high acidity, this Gewürztraminer is subtle with stonefruit and lime flavors, along with layers of Asian spice filling in the mid palate. The finish is dry and lingering. A good go-to pick for Asian food. | | 87 | 17 | California | Mendocino | | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Highway 253 2012 Gewürztraminer (Mendocino) | Gewürztraminer | Highway 253 |
| 65244 | 65243 | France | Very perfumed in style, this is classic Gewurztraminer. It is full of candy shop flavors and slightly blowsy. It doesn't take itself too seriously, and it's ready to drink now. | | 87 | 14 | Alsace | Alsace | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Hubert Meyer 2011 Gewurztraminer (Alsace) | Gewürztraminer | Hubert Meyer |
| 65245 | 65244 | US | This wine plays tricks on the palate, tasting much lighter in body than its alcohol suggests. Layered with red fruit along with a lift of herb, it is structured and composed, with a long, lingering finish. This is a good one to stock up on if you love big Zin with a smaller footprint. | Old Vines | 87 | 16 | California | Lodi | Central Valley | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Hullabaloo 2012 Old Vines Zinfandel (Lodi) | Zinfandel | Hullabaloo |
| 65246 | 65245 | Italy | This opens with earthy aromas of tilled wet soil and black fruit. The juicy palate offers ripe blackberry and cherry, along with hints of white pepper and spice. There's no complexity here but this hearty food-friendly red is perfect for everyday fare—thanks to its delicious fruit and freshness. | Riparosso | 87 | 15 | Central Italy | Montepulciano d'Abruzzo | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Illuminati Dino 2012 Riparosso (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo) | Montepulciano | Illuminati Dino |
| 65247 | 65246 | US | Lagrein is an Italian variety, of which little is planted in California. It has the weight and tannins of Merlot, along with firm tannins and soft acidity. This bottling is rich in cherries, figs and tobacco, and is gentle enough to drink now. | | 87 | 45 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | | | Imagery 2010 Lagrein (Paso Robles) | Lagrein | Imagery |
| 65248 | 65247 | US | Tasting fairly dry at 16 g/L residual sugar, this wine exudes lemon and peach flavors. Made in a fuller style, it's got some meat on its bones, along with a drop of oak on the palate. Pair with full-flavored foods, where it'll shine more brightly than as an apéritif. | | 87 | 20 | California | North Coast | North Coast | Virginie Boone | @vboone | J. Rickards 2012 Muscat Blanc (North Coast) | Muscat Blanc | J. Rickards |
| 65249 | 65248 | US | Some oak barrel influence lends a creamy, smoky note to the citrus and tropical fruit flavors in this 100% Sauvignon Blanc. It's brisk with acidity and dry in style, making it a versatile wine at the dinner table. | | 87 | 36 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Kelly Fleming 2012 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Kelly Fleming |
| 65250 | 65249 | US | This dry, powerful 100% Viognier dazzles with intensely ripe Meyer lemon, lime, peach, honeysuckle and oak flavors. With crisp acidity for balance, it's an opulent wine for drinking now. | Estate Grown | 87 | 28 | California | Santa Ynez Valley | Central Coast | | | Larner 2011 Estate Grown Viognier (Santa Ynez Valley) | Viognier | Larner |