| 69211 | 69210 | France | Silky wine, fresh and light, balanced with high acidity cutting through black berry fruits. The structure has some substance, but this is a light, aromatic wine, developing fast, already delicious, and only for medium-term aging. | | 93 | 450 | Bordeaux | Margaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Margaux 2007 Margaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Margaux |
| 69212 | 69211 | US | A massive Syrah that impresses for sheer volume. It's full-bodied and rich in blackberries, black currants, bacon, black pepper, anise and smoky oak, folded into thick, ripe tannins. Tastes juicy and fresh now, perfect for a grilled steak, and should develop for up to five years before losing its fruit. | Madden Ranch | 93 | 40 | California | Livermore Valley | Central Coast | | | Fleming Jenkins 2007 Madden Ranch Syrah (Livermore Valley) | Syrah | Fleming Jenkins |
| 69213 | 69212 | France | Cornas is Colombo's home turf, and the 2005 Terres Brulees shows his mastery, offering up beefy, cedary notes but also cracked pepper and cassis alongside iron-like mineral notes. This is full-bodied and intense, with plenty of structure; drink 2015-2025. | Terres Brulées | 93 | 78 | Rhône Valley | Cornas | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Jean-Luc Colombo 2005 Terres Brulées (Cornas) | Syrah | Jean-Luc Colombo |
| 69214 | 69213 | Germany | Lean and racy, typical of the Saar even at these high ripeness levels, with hints of slate and mint or tea gracing pineapple fruit. The long, vibrant finish is crisp and mouthwatering, with the residual sugar dropping into the background. Drink now-2030+. | Auslese | 93 | 51 | Mosel-Saar-Ruwer | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Schloss Saarstein 2007 Auslese Riesling (Mosel-Saar-Ruwer) | Riesling | Schloss Saarstein |
| 69215 | 69214 | France | A ripe wine, with a delicious citrus and pear character, sweet fruits and an edge of spice. Pineapple acidity gives both richness and freshness. The wine has both balance and final acidity. | | 93 | 580 | Bordeaux | Pessac-Léognan | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Laville Haut-Brion 2007 Pessac-Léognan | Bordeaux-style White Blend | Château Laville Haut-Brion |
| 69216 | 69215 | France | A dark charactered wine, with solid tannins and firm, extracted fruit flavors. The berry fruits are juicy and sweet, with the dusty tannins coming from the Cabernet in the blend. The finish is softer, more black jelly in texture. | | 93 | 90 | Bordeaux | Pauillac | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Pichon Longueville 2007 Pauillac | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Pichon Longueville |
| 69217 | 69216 | US | In recent years The Maiden has been getting nearly as good as Harlan Estate, so that at less than one-third the price, it's a comparative bargain. The '06 Maiden is very ripe and rich, displaying New World, cult-style flamboyance. Softly tannic and bone dry, the flavors are of blackberries, black currants and spicy cedar wood. Drink this intense, dramatic wine now and through 2015. | The Maiden | 93 | 150 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Harlan Estate 2006 The Maiden Red (Napa Valley) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Harlan Estate |
| 69218 | 69217 | US | Mainly Cabernet Sauvignon, with some Franc, this opulent, flashy young wine is made solidly in the modern cult style. It's soft and rich in new oak, offering massive blackberries, currants, cassis, violets and smoky cedar wood. The tannins are firm, but not hard, giving the wine structural support through the long, spicy finish. Needs time to show its stuff. 2012–2018. | Founders Art | 93 | 65 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Judd's Hill 2006 Founders Art Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Judd's Hill |
| 69219 | 69218 | US | This is quite easily the best Justin Cabernet ever. The wine achieves a new height of richness of fruit, dazzling with waves of blackberries, blueberries, cassis and chocolate, liberally enhanced with sweet vanilla oak. Yet it's bone dry, and the tannins are immaculate, with enough acids for balance. Gorgeous now with haute cuisine. | Reserve | 93 | 45 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | | | Justin 2007 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Justin |
| 69220 | 69219 | US | One of the best California Tempranillos of this or any vintage, Longoria's '07 establishes a new benchmark for the variety. Finally we have a dry, crisp and complex Tempranillo, filled with cherry, red currant, tobacco, spice, vanilla and sandalwood flavors, wrapped into polished tannins. A delicious, medium-bodied red wine to enjoy with lamb chops, game, or even roast salmon. | Clover Creek Vineyard | 93 | 36 | California | Santa Ynez Valley | Central Coast | | | Longoria 2007 Clover Creek Vineyard Tempranillo (Santa Ynez Valley) | Tempranillo | Longoria |
| 69221 | 69220 | US | Tremendous California richness in this Chardonnay. You can taste the sun in the ripe tropical fruit and peach flavors that are so pure and sweet tasting. Yet the acidity is brisk, and the finish is dry. Don't drink this complex wine too cold. | | 89 | 35 | California | Santa Barbara County | Central Coast | | | Westerly 2010 Chardonnay (Santa Barbara County) | Chardonnay | Westerly |
| 69222 | 69221 | US | Swirl this wine vigorously to get it to evolve quickly in the glass and be rewarded by pretty blueberry aromas and flavors, an interesting example of a Santa Barbara winery playing with Anderson Valley fruit (Burt Williams' no less). | Morning Dew Ranch | 89 | 45 | California | Anderson Valley | | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Whitcraft 2009 Morning Dew Ranch Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley) | Pinot Noir | Whitcraft |
| 69223 | 69222 | France | A young and fruity wine, rich with perfumed blackberries. There are firm, youthful tannins that are covering the juicy fruits with a dry shell. As the wine develops over the next few months, it will become bold and ripely fruity. | La Coudraye | 89 | | Loire Valley | Bourgueil | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Yannick Amirault 2011 La Coudraye Cabernet Franc (Bourgueil) | Cabernet Franc | Yannick Amirault |
| 69224 | 69223 | US | Half Grenache, 40% Syrah and the rest Mourvèdre, all sourced from vineyards in the Royal Slope region. Exceptionally fragrant, with appealing plummy, juicy blueberry and cherry fruit. A hint of leather does not detract, though it seems to toughen up the tannins with a touch of bitterness in the finish. | Una Notte | 89 | 35 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | :Nota Bene 2009 Una Notte Red (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Rhône-style Red Blend | :Nota Bene |
| 69225 | 69224 | France | This is a full, ripe wine that's rounded and rich on the palate. With ripe yellow fruit and tangerine flavors, it's tropical in style, although there is a tangy lemon edge to it to keep it crisp and herbaceous. | Anciennes Vignes | 89 | 22 | Loire Valley | Menetou-Salon | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Patient Cottat 2009 Anciennes Vignes (Menetou-Salon) | Sauvignon Blanc | Patient Cottat |
| 69226 | 69225 | Italy | Orange peel, fresh flowers, honeysuckle, lemon curd and a touch of creamy vanilla or cinnamon opens the opulent bouquet of this Reserve Gewürztraminer. The wine is soft and creamy with enough sweetness to pair with a thick slice of pâté de campagne. | Reserve | 89 | 25 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | | | Peter Zemmer 2010 Reserve Gewürztraminer (Alto Adige) | Gewürztraminer | Peter Zemmer |
| 69227 | 69226 | Spain | This dark, ripe and modern Syrah features wild berry, leather and cheesy smelling oak on the bouquet. It's plump and grabby, with plenty of oak and raw tannin to support black-fruit, vanilla and spice flavors. Oak dominates the finish, which has good density, weight and length. | | 89 | 29 | Northern Spain | Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Clunia 2010 Syrah (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León) | Syrah | Clunia |
| 69228 | 69227 | France | Ripe, full-bodied and smoky, this is packed with blackberry juiciness. Its structured tannins form a powerful backing to this full and rich character, giving flavors of wood aging, richness and a firm, dry finish. For aging over 3–4 years, while drinkable sooner. | La Baronnie Madeleine | 89 | 20 | Loire Valley | Chinon | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Couly-Dutheil 2010 La Baronnie Madeleine (Chinon) | Cabernet Franc | Couly-Dutheil |
| 69229 | 69228 | US | This is a crisp, aromatic Syrah, with notes of earth, iodine, anise, pepper, clove and cassis threaded throughout. The balance of all the elements, including acid and tannin, is spot on, and the length through the finish suggests it can age for five or six more years. | | 89 | 22 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | RiverAerie 2008 Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Syrah | RiverAerie |
| 69230 | 69229 | France | Remniscent of almond-and-lemon pastry, this wine is layered with sliced apples and just a touch of bitter toffee. This is a wine that has a fine balance, perfumed with honey and finished with citrus acidity. | Marie de Beauregard | 89 | 20 | Loire Valley | Vouvray | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Saget la Perrière 2011 Marie de Beauregard (Vouvray) | Chenin Blanc | Saget la Perrière |
| 69231 | 69230 | US | There's no doubt that this is an exceptionally ripe, delicious Pinot Noir. It's rich in black cherry pie and red currant flavors that sink in deep and last into a long, spicy finish. Brisk acidity and dusty tannins provide fortunate balance. Good as it is now, you might want to age it for six years and see what it does. | Spring Hill Vineyard | 89 | 42 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | | | Talisman 2009 Spring Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) | Pinot Noir | Talisman |
| 69232 | 69231 | US | This well constructed pure varietal bottling has sappy purple fruit flavors at the core. Light streaks of carpaccio, olive and fennel add texture and flavor complexity, gliding into a medium-long finish. | Copeland Vineyard | 89 | 25 | Washington | Yakima Valley | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Two Mountain 2009 Copeland Vineyard Syrah (Yakima Valley) | Syrah | Two Mountain |
| 69233 | 69232 | US | Similar in every respect to the '09 vintage, a softly ripe wine that's drinkable now despite Petite Sirah's firm tannins. It's very delicious, showing candied blackberries, cherries, currants and chocolate. | Estate | 89 | 26 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | | | Vina Robles 2010 Estate Petite Sirah (Paso Robles) | Petite Sirah | Vina Robles |
| 69234 | 69233 | Italy | From the Sondrio area of northern Italy, this interesting Nebbiolo (also known as Chiavennasca in these parts) offers direct tones of current, cassis, licorice and tar. The wine feels sharp and fresh on the close and offers a very delicate and elegant read of the variety. | | 88 | 20 | Lombardy | Valtellina | | | | Fay 2009 Valtellina | Nebbiolo | Fay |
| 69235 | 69234 | Italy | Abbazia di Novacella presents a focused and bright expression of Gewürztraminer that delivers fresh fruit and honeysuckle followed by zesty lime and wild sage. The wine shows soft thickness and creaminess on the close. Very nice. | | 88 | 23 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | | | Abbazia di Novacella 2011 Gewürztraminer (Alto Adige) | Gewürztraminer | Abbazia di Novacella |
| 69236 | 69235 | Italy | Kerner is an aromatic white grape cross bred in Germany in 1929. Very few Italian producers have planted it in their vineyards, so this expression from Abbazia di Novacella is quite rare indeed. The wine opens with slightly sweet fruit sensations followed by exotic fruit, citrus and almond blossom. | | 88 | 20 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | | | Abbazia di Novacella 2011 Kerner (Alto Adige) | Kerner | Abbazia di Novacella |
| 69237 | 69236 | US | This isn't a rich, knock-your-socks-off Chardonnay, but it is extremely elegant and tailored. Brisk with acidity and fine minerality, it's bone dry, with Asian pear and lime flavors. Call it Chablisian. | | 88 | 22 | California | Santa Maria Valley | Central Coast | | | Alma Sol 2011 Chardonnay (Santa Maria Valley) | Chardonnay | Alma Sol |
| 69238 | 69237 | Italy | Focused and bright, this northern Italian Pinot Bianco shows intense aromas of stone fruit and white rose. The mouthfeel, however, is what sets it apart thanks to the beautiful balance between its crisp acidity and that touch of sweet softness at the back. | | 88 | 19 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | | | Andriano 2011 Pinot Bianco (Alto Adige) | Pinot Bianco | Andriano |
| 69239 | 69238 | US | Half Malbec and half Petit Verdot, the barrel notes of vanilla and pencil lead play off cherry and purple flowers with citrusy acidity and firm, dry tannins providing the frame. | Petit Bec BDX Northridge Vineyard | 88 | 34 | Washington | Wahluke Slope | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Bunnell 2009 Petit Bec BDX Northridge Vineyard Red (Wahluke Slope) | Red Blend | Bunnell |
| 69240 | 69239 | Italy | Hofstatt is a well priced Pinot Bianco that would pair with grilled tuna, shellfish or light chicken dishes. The wine is nicely balanced and fresh with more melon and pear on the close. | Hofstatt | 88 | 16 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | | | Cantina Cortaccia 2011 Hofstatt Pinot Bianco (Alto Adige) | Pinot Bianco | Cantina Cortaccia |