| 65491 | 65490 | US | Dry and fashionable, this has a dusty, minerally character and high acidity that's reminiscent of a good Chablis. The cool, long vintage resulted in subtle peach, pear, pineapple and spice flavors. | Genevieve Vineyard | 90 | 35 | California | Guenoc Valley | | | | Langtry 2006 Genevieve Vineyard Chardonnay (Guenoc Valley) | Chardonnay | Langtry |
| 65492 | 65491 | France | A big, toasty wine, full of ripe, delicious fruit, veering toward opulence. There are open yellow fruits along with toast and butter tastes. This is almost ready to drink now; only the acidity promises some aging. | Fourchaume Vieilles Vignes Premier Cru | 90 | 36 | Burgundy | Chablis | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Pascal Bouchard 2006 Fourchaume Vieilles Vignes Premier Cru (Chablis) | Chardonnay | Pascal Bouchard |
| 65493 | 65492 | France | A rounded, fruity wine, packed with yellow peaches and apricots, but held in check by freshness, green herbs and a firm, steely character. It's not a wine to age for long, but it is delicious, and very seductive now. | Mont-de-Milieu Premier Cru | 90 | 30 | Burgundy | Chablis | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Simonnet-Febvre 2005 Mont-de-Milieu Premier Cru (Chablis) | Chardonnay | Simonnet-Febvre |
| 65494 | 65493 | Australia | This wine starts off dark, laden with prune, cola and coffee notes, but it really freshens up with some air, developing a lively interplay between bright red-plum fruit and darker notes of earth and tobacco. It's richly textured with velvety tannnins that impart a slightly chewy feel at this stage; best from 2010–2018. | | 90 | 30 | Western Australia | Margaret River | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Vasse Felix 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon (Margaret River) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Vasse Felix |
| 65495 | 65494 | France | Made from young vines from the Vaulorent portion of the Fourchaume vineyard, this is an open, rounded and lively wine with white fruits and weight, just lifted by acidity. | Fourchaume Premier Cru | 90 | 45 | Burgundy | Chablis | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | William Fèvre 2005 Fourchaume Premier Cru (Chablis) | Chardonnay | William Fèvre |
| 65496 | 65495 | Australia | This is a big, fat, almost sweet-tasting Cabernet Sauvignon, with ripe fruit framed by lavish French oak redolent of cedar, vanilla and toasted coconut. Cassis and tobacco flavors wear the oak well, with berry-cherry flavors coming through on the finish. A good choice for steak, and it won't break the bank. | | 90 | 22 | South Australia | McLaren Vale | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Tapestry 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon (McLaren Vale) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Tapestry |
| 65497 | 65496 | US | Much improved over the unripe 2005, Fritz's 2006 is quite a delicious and sophisticated Sauvignon Blanc. Partially barrel fermented and with some Musque clone for complexity, it's richly textured and creamy, with a mélange of pineapple, Meyer lemon, Asian pear, lychee, fig and dusty spice flavors. | Estate | 90 | 20 | California | Dry Creek Valley | Sonoma | | | Fritz 2006 Estate Sauvignon Blanc (Dry Creek Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Fritz |
| 65498 | 65497 | US | This wine wears its 15.8% alcohol better than any similarly heady wine out there. Yes, it's a bit hot, but the heat comes across as a slight chili pepper edge to the blackberry and dark unsweetened chocolate flavors, and the wine is, in its own way, balanced and elegant. Hard to imagine a more perfect barbecue red. | Block 24 | 90 | 31 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Hendry 2004 Block 24 Primitivo (Napa Valley) | Primitivo | Hendry |
| 65499 | 65498 | Spain | A unique take on Manzanilla Sherry, which is often light and sea-flecked but in this case is more amber, hazy and full. The nose is racy and spicy, while the palate offers dried apricots, orange peel and salt. Finishes with tang offsetting hazelnut and walnut notes. Oily, interesting and very good if you are a Sherry fan. | Manzanilla | 90 | 10 | Andalucia | Jerez | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bodegas Dios Baco S.L. NV Manzanilla Sherry (Jerez) | Sherry | Bodegas Dios Baco S.L. |
| 65500 | 65499 | Argentina | Initial aromas of clove and cinnamon suggest a lot of barrel action, but give it a few minutes and the wine settles on ripe black fruit, dark spice notes and richness. It's big-boned but not overly tannic, and it exhibits Shiraz's bacon and espresso character in a good way. | Maipu Vineyards | 89 | 12 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Pascual Toso 2006 Maipu Vineyards Syrah (Mendoza) | Syrah | Pascual Toso |
| 65501 | 65500 | US | Presumably unfiltered, this wine is slightly cloudy, which leads to a nicely creamy mouthfeel. But first come aromas of blistered cherry tomatoes, fennel seeds and green olives, followed by flavors of soft strawberry, tart cranberry and a tongue-tantalizing finish of cracked peppercorn. Serve with roasted pork. | Dierberg Vineyard | 91 | 60 | California | Santa Maria Valley | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Tantara 2012 Dierberg Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley) | Pinot Noir | Tantara |
| 65502 | 65501 | Italy | This straightforward, inviting Barolo boasts classic Nebbiolo aromas of rose, leather, berry spice and tilled earth. It's not loaded with complexity, but the sour cherry, black pepper and clove flavors are delicious. It closes on a note of subtle oak alongside a drying, tannic finish. | Essenze | 91 | 50 | Piedmont | Barolo | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Terre da Vino 2010 Essenze (Barolo) | Nebbiolo | Terre da Vino |
| 65503 | 65502 | US | Sourced from all three estate vineyards, this offers the same fine structure and impeccable balance as the individual cuvées. Berry fruit flavors are firmly perched on a frame of iron, with polished tannins and a streak of fresh ground coffee running through the finish. | Trisae | 91 | 36 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Trisaetum 2012 Trisae Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Noir | Trisaetum |
| 65504 | 65503 | France | Very mineral and textured from the limestone soil, this is a concentrated and complex wine. It boasts considerable acidity and very crisp fruit, with grapefruit and juicy lemons coming through strongly. Age until at least 2016. | Sélection Silex | 91 | 25 | Loire Valley | Pouilly-Fumé | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Vincent Vatan 2012 Sélection Silex (Pouilly-Fumé) | Sauvignon Blanc | Vincent Vatan |
| 65505 | 65504 | Australia | The tannins of this refined yet full-bodied Cabernet come across as sinfully silky in texture, giving the wine a sense of softness while still providing structure. Smoke, maple syrup and cassis notes gracefully intertwine on the nose and palate, then end on a long, cedar-laced finish. Drink now–2020. | The Visionary Limited Release | 91 | 180 | South Australia | Clare Valley | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Wakefield 2009 The Visionary Limited Release Cabernet Sauvignon (Clare Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Wakefield |
| 65506 | 65505 | US | This big, tannic, compelling wine needs aging and/or a robust dish like roast beef or grilled lamb chops to show its best stuff. It has a deep smoky red color, intense aromas of wood smoke, black pepper and Worcestershire sauce, with flavors of black cherry, cinnamon, clove and cassis. | Alder Springs Vineyard | 91 | 200 | California | Mendocino County | | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Y Rousseau 2011 Alder Springs Vineyard Tannat (Mendocino County) | Tannat | Y Rousseau |
| 65507 | 65506 | US | Tropical scents of guava and cherimoya with the mineral edge of concrete lead the aromatics on this Carmel Valley wine. Sharp acidity at first sip massages into softness soon afterward, upholding the nose's rocky promise as well as delivering lime-zest tang throughout. | Reserve | 91 | 26 | California | Monterey | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Joullian 2013 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc (Monterey) | Sauvignon Blanc | Joullian |
| 65508 | 65507 | US | There's extra richness across the palate of perfectly ripened apple, pear and melon fruit. The weight of the wine in the mouth is substantial but maintains a sense of lightness and proportion, and the finish extends out gracefully as long as you can wait for that next sip. | Signature Collection | 91 | 17 | Oregon | Oregon | Oregon Other | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | King Estate 2013 Signature Collection Pinot Gris (Oregon) | Pinot Gris | King Estate |
| 65509 | 65508 | US | This is one of Laetitia's strongest Pinots of 2012. Aromas of spiced plum jam and graphite lead into an elegantly soft mouthfeel, with raspberry fruit flavors enhanced by the savory bitterness of eucalyptus. | Reserve du Domaine | 91 | 40 | California | Arroyo Grande Valley | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Laetitia 2012 Reserve du Domaine Pinot Noir (Arroyo Grande Valley) | Pinot Noir | Laetitia |
| 65510 | 65509 | US | Sourced from the Hop Kiln Vineyard on Westside Road, this crisp, creamy white is seductive and balanced, a refreshing sip of white peach and almond. Aromatic in honeysuckle and orange blossom, it leaves a suggestion of exotic spice on the finish. | | 91 | 20 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Landmark 2013 Pinot Gris (Russian River Valley) | Pinot Gris | Landmark |
| 65511 | 65510 | Italy | Alluring aromas including crushed flower, underbrush, espresso and subtle oak carry over to the palate along with raw cherry, roasted coffee bean and dried sage. It's still austere, with astringent tannins that give a drying finish. Drink 2018–2030. | Arborina | 91 | 50 | Piedmont | Barolo | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Mauro Veglio 2010 Arborina (Barolo) | Nebbiolo | Mauro Veglio |
| 65512 | 65511 | US | This nonvintage blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvingon-41% Primitivo-9% Mourvèdre begins with a nose of red berries, pencil shavings and eucalyptus acorns. Very ripe pomegranate and cooked berries dominate the palate, set off by pepper spices. | Por Vida | 91 | 45 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Oso Libre NV Por Vida Red (Paso Robles) | Red Blend | Oso Libre |
| 65513 | 65512 | France | With intense, mineral aromas, this is a complex, tight and nervy wine. It has great concentration, serious amounts of acidity and a final series of herbaceous flavors that give a totally dry, steely aftertaste. Age until 2015 to round it out. | Anciennes Vignes | 91 | 26 | Loire Valley | Sancerre | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Patient Cottat 2013 Anciennes Vignes (Sancerre) | Sauvignon Blanc | Patient Cottat |
| 65514 | 65513 | US | A lesson in elegant restraint, it offers a subtle nose of eucalyptus, rhubarb and roasted root vegetables, followed by reticently emergent flavors of cherry, blackberry and wet dirt. Extremely delicate with vibrant acidity, this wine only comes out of its shell when paired with a good meal. | Fe Ciega Vineyard Block M | 90 | 55 | California | Sta. Rita Hills | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Longoria 2012 Fe Ciega Vineyard Block M Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills) | Pinot Noir | Longoria |
| 65515 | 65514 | Italy | This opens with aromas of underbrush, violet, black cherry, plum and allspice. The palate is austere at this stage but it still offers sour cherry and crushed raspberry accented with notes of black pepper, espresso and sage alongside tightly packed tannins and brisk acidity. Drink after 2022. | Margheria | 90 | 56 | Piedmont | Barolo | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Luigi Pira 2010 Margheria (Barolo) | Nebbiolo | Luigi Pira |
| 65516 | 65515 | US | Generous in spicy clove and dark cherry fruit, a mark of its Middle Reach Russian River Valley clime, this wine is full of life and minerality. It offers good value for Russian River Valley, and the finish boasts a zesty pepper accent. | Reserve | 90 | 37 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | MacMurray Ranch 2012 Reserve Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) | Pinot Noir | MacMurray Ranch |
| 65517 | 65516 | Spain | After this opens with charred, roasted aromas, things settle on smoky black-fruit scents and savory notes. The palate is big and concentrated, with fine balance for such a modern, full-fruited wine. Flavors of ripe blackberry, toast, coffee, chocolate and spice cover the spectrum of what you want from a crowd pleaser such as this. | Venta la Ossa | 90 | 21 | Central Spain | Vino de la Tierra de Castilla | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Mano A Mano 2010 Venta la Ossa Tempranillo (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla) | Tempranillo | Mano A Mano |
| 65518 | 65517 | US | Estate grown and bottled, this Pinot comes from a cool, organic vineyard planted to several different clones. Sultry and spicy in dark cherry and berry fruit, the spice is all clove with a touch of orange zest, completely pleasurable and smooth drinking. | Don Miguel Vineyard La Masía Unfiltered | 90 | 44 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Marimar Estate 2011 Don Miguel Vineyard La Masía Unfiltered Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) | Pinot Noir | Marimar Estate |
| 65519 | 65518 | US | This clean and sleek rosé comes from the Santa Maria Valley-by-way-of-Louisiana Murphy family. Watermelon candy and juice on the nose come with a touch of peach. These are followed by nice tension on the palate between strawberry fruit, bright acidity, chalk minerality, and quite a noticeable tannic grip for a pink wine. | Rosé | 90 | 18 | California | Santa Maria Valley | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Presqu'ile 2013 Rosé Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley) | Pinot Noir | Presqu'ile |
| 65520 | 65519 | Italy | Always one of the best quality-for-value wines in Italy, this classic Barbaresco delivers quintessential Nebbiolo sensations of rose, black cherry, red berry, cinnamon and a hint of leather. It's friendly, with firm, round tannins and just enough fresh acidity. Drink now–2020. | | 90 | 35 | Piedmont | Barbaresco | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Produttori del Barbaresco 2011 Barbaresco | Nebbiolo | Produttori del Barbaresco |