| 72211 | 72210 | South Africa | Soft aromas of grass, lemon leaf and chalk dance on the nose of this mellow wine, with similarly light flavors of melon rind and orange peel that unfold on the palate. Light weight and easy drinking, this is best enjoyed now. | 1685 Grande Cuvée | 86 | 16 | Coastal Region | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Boschendal 2014 1685 Grande Cuvée Sauvignon Blanc (Coastal Region) | Sauvignon Blanc | Boschendal |
| 72212 | 72211 | US | This proprietary combination of 43% Roussanne, 43% Pinot Gris and 14% Viognier is creamy and robust, although it did not spend time in oak. Apple, apricot and an intensity of tart lemon make up the flavor characteristics, the body round and full. | Haley Margaret | 86 | 38 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Cairdean Estate 2012 Haley Margaret White (Napa Valley) | White Blend | Cairdean Estate |
| 72213 | 72212 | US | Engagingly perfumed with scents of rosewater, this turns a bit stiff and tight in the mouth. There's crisp raspberry fruit and a lick of chocolate, and the flavors stop abruptly in a hard finish. Extended aeration is recommended. | Estate Bottled | 86 | 24 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Cardwell Hill 2012 Estate Bottled Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Noir | Cardwell Hill |
| 72214 | 72213 | Spain | Simple lemon-lime aromas are easy and fresh. This feels round and regular; flavors of apple, green herbs and lemon-lime end with citric kick and pointy malic acidity. | Brut Reserva | 86 | 15 | Catalonia | Cava | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Cava Blanca NV Brut Reserva Sparkling (Cava) | Sparkling Blend | Cava Blanca |
| 72215 | 72214 | France | Ripe and jammy, this is a soft, rounded wine with rich berry fruits. The generous texture comes over more vividly than the acidity. The wine is fruity, ready to drink. | | 86 | 18 | Beaujolais | Brouilly | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château des Tours 2014 Brouilly | Gamay | Château des Tours |
| 72216 | 72215 | France | Based in Fleurie in northern Beaujolais, this domaine also has a few acres of old vines in Saint-Jean d'Ardières in the Beaujolais appellation. This wine with its cherry flavor has a tangy, mineral character while relying on fresh fruit and crisp acidity for its lively, bright effect. Drink now. | Vieilles Vignes | 86 | 15 | Beaujolais | Beaujolais | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine des Marrans 2014 Vieilles Vignes (Beaujolais) | Gamay | Domaine des Marrans |
| 72217 | 72216 | US | The faux French name and labeling notwithstanding, this is a no-frills Oregon Chardonnay, fruity and clean. Simple flavors of melon and apple carry the palate, with no suggestion of oak. | Willamette | 86 | 16 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Domaine Loubejac 2014 Willamette Chardonnay (Willamette Valley) | Chardonnay | Domaine Loubejac |
| 72218 | 72217 | France | Earth dominates the citrus fruit notes on the nose. On the equally lemony palate there is a touch of bitterness and some earthy notes, but the finish is clean, fresh and invigorating. | Prestige | 86 | 23 | Alsace | Crémant d'Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Domaine Saint-Rémy 2012 Prestige Chardonnay (Crémant d'Alsace) | Chardonnay | Domaine Saint-Rémy |
| 72219 | 72218 | US | Fleshy in cantaloupe and pear, this subtle, low-impact white has a touch of acidity that keeps it fresh and refreshing. While the backbone is light bodied, it finishes clean and lean. | | 86 | 18 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Franciscan 2014 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Franciscan |
| 72220 | 72219 | France | This wine has tight fruit, crisp cherry flavors and acidity. The structure comes from the fruit skins rather than tannins. It is ready to drink. | Château de Nevers | 86 | 20 | Beaujolais | Brouilly | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Georges Duboeuf 2014 Château de Nevers (Brouilly) | Gamay | Georges Duboeuf |
| 72221 | 72220 | Spain | Big and dark, with cola, forest floor and other dark, secure aromas. The palate is young and burly, with ripe blackberry, cola and coffee flavors. As you'd expect, it's a bit more narrow than Matallana's top wine, but it's still round, long and not difficult to like. Classic modern RDD; dark and sultry. Drink now through 2011. | M2 de Matallana | 91 | 48 | Northern Spain | Ribera del Duero | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Telmo Rodríguez 2005 M2 de Matallana (Ribera del Duero) | Tempranillo Blend | Telmo Rodríguez |
| 72222 | 72221 | Italy | Cascina Ferrero is a beautiful and linear wine with cooling acidity and lingering aromas of chopped herb, redwood, leather, tobacco, old spice, cola, linseed oil and balsam notes. This is a very vertical and buoyant wine that would pair well with fatty foods such as roast suckling pig. It evolves nicely in the mouth to offer polished tannins and a firm close. | Cascina Ferrero | 91 | | Piedmont | Barolo | | | | Tenuta Carretta 2004 Cascina Ferrero (Barolo) | Nebbiolo | Tenuta Carretta |
| 72223 | 72222 | Italy | Tebavio Barolo from La Morra opens with a pretty garnet color and segues to bold aromas of sweet spice, clove, ground ginger, road tar, licorice and black fruit. It's a linear and dry wine with a brooding personality and tannins as tight as nails. It doesn't have huge volume in the mouth, nor does it need it. Drink after 2012. | Tebavio | 91 | | Piedmont | Barolo | | | | Tenuta L'Illuminata 2004 Tebavio (Barolo) | Nebbiolo | Tenuta L'Illuminata |
| 72224 | 72223 | Australia | Although there is only 5% Cab Franc in the blend, it appears to have quite an impact on this wine's aromas, which are intriguingly perfumed and contain some minty, leafy notes. Flavors also hint at mint with some subtle cedary notes, although the primary fruit is blueberry. Like the 2005 Georgia's Paddock, it's full-bodied and creamy-textured, although this wine adds a slightly more tannic edge to the finish. Drink 2010–2020. | Emily's Paddock Shiraz-Cabernet Franc | 91 | 125 | Victoria | Heathcote | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Jasper Hill 2005 Emily's Paddock Shiraz-Cabernet Franc Shiraz (Heathcote) | Shiraz | Jasper Hill |
| 72225 | 72224 | Italy | Parafada offers a bouquet of prickly fruit such as wild berry, bramble and underbrush. You'll also recognize pretty tones of white truffle, moist earth, new leather and coffee. The wine is bright but still raw in the mouth and ends with mineral notes, a blast of menthol and an interesting powdery texture. | Parafada | 91 | 100 | Piedmont | Barolo | | | | Massolino 2005 Parafada (Barolo) | Nebbiolo | Massolino |
| 72226 | 72225 | Italy | This vintage of Damilano's Cannubi cru Barolo is very impressive. Chocolate fudge and hazelnut are lavished over very good integrity of fruit. You can make out aromas of red currant, spice and blueberry. The tannins are thick and chewy but will unwind with five to 10 more years in the bottle. | Cannubi | 91 | 93 | Piedmont | Barolo | | | | Damilano 2005 Cannubi (Barolo) | Nebbiolo | Damilano |
| 72227 | 72226 | US | A reserve that is also a finesse wine. De Ponte's regular 2006 Pinot Noir packs plenty of juicy power; what's added here is not more jam, but more detail. The wine is layered, the tight berry and currant fruit flavors threaded with mineral and chocolate, spice and coffee. Delicious already, it should cellar well for another 8–10 years. | Baldwin Family Reserve | 91 | 70 | Oregon | Dundee Hills | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | De Ponte Cellars 2006 Baldwin Family Reserve Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills) | Pinot Noir | De Ponte Cellars |
| 72228 | 72227 | US | Elegance is the keyword for all the wines of DDO, with the added bonus of structure that almost begs for cellaring. This lovely Pinot Noir effortlessly captures the essence of the grape without any heavy-handed oak, alcohol or over-ripeness. Truly Burgundian, a moderate 14% alcohol, it offers seamless integration of berry and plum fruit, natural acids and lightly applied oak accents of sandalwood and toasted cracker. | | 91 | 45 | Oregon | Oregon | Oregon Other | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Domaine Drouhin Oregon 2006 Pinot Noir (Oregon) | Pinot Noir | Domaine Drouhin Oregon |
| 72229 | 72228 | Italy | Here's a soft and supple Barbaresco from winemaker Renato Vacca that ups the ante in terms of intensity, texture and pulpy density. The aromas are ripe and fruit-forward, focusing mainly on soft cherry and creamy vanilla. Yet, the wine's tight tannins and bitter cranberry aftertaste reminds you that this is a true Barbaresco. Drink after 2012. | | 91 | 55 | Piedmont | Barbaresco | | | | Cantina del Pino 2005 Barbaresco | Nebbiolo | Cantina del Pino |
| 72230 | 72229 | Italy | Camp Gros Martinenga is located on the lower part of Rabajà at the heart of Barbaresco and produces wines with excellent expansion and staying power. This wine does an excellent job of highlighting elegance and tradition. It is streamlined and firm in the mouth with bright highlights of red currants, pressed violets and dried spice. | Camp Gros Martinenga | 91 | 85 | Piedmont | Barbaresco | | | | Tenute Cisa Asinari dei Marchesi di Gresy 2004 Camp Gros Martinenga (Barbaresco) | Nebbiolo | Tenute Cisa Asinari dei Marchesi di Gresy |
| 72231 | 72230 | Spain | A tiny production wine with class and style. It's toasty and dark, with bold black cherry and cassis aromas offset by ample minerality. From the town of Torroja, this 233-case wine is full of molasses, black cherry and other rich, brandied flavors. And it finishes warm, with caramel, coffee and other major-league attributes. Hold until 2010, if possible. | | 91 | 75 | Catalonia | Priorat | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Terroir Al Límit 2005 Red (Priorat) | Red Blend | Terroir Al Límit |
| 72232 | 72231 | Italy | Here's a dark and brooding Barolo with thick notes of hickory, smoke, dusty earth, plum, prunes and dark fruit. It's an austere and, yes, “old fashion” wine with a beautifully polished mouthfeel and tight tannins. Hold onto this one for a few more years and drink with pheasant in a wild chestnut sauce. | Leon | 91 | 40 | Piedmont | Barolo | | | | Cascina Luisin 2004 Leon (Barolo) | Nebbiolo | Cascina Luisin |
| 72233 | 72232 | US | Always a joy to drink, the latest vintage of DDO's Arthur combines richness and elegance in a seamless and fascinating whole. Cucumber and melon, apple and pear fruit is the base, which expands into wet stone and mineral, then butter cookie. It's a one-wine seminar in how to make great Chardonnay, expressing the acid-driven elegance of Burgundy with some of the lushness of New World grapes. Tasted even better on the second day. | Arthur | 91 | 38 | Oregon | Dundee Hills | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Domaine Drouhin Oregon 2007 Arthur Chardonnay (Dundee Hills) | Chardonnay | Domaine Drouhin Oregon |
| 72234 | 72233 | US | Made to commemorate the winery's 20th vintage, this smooth and polished effort combines choice lots from the Shea, Freedom Hill, Temperance Hill and Vista Hills vineyards. Sweet cherry fruit carries interesting suggestions of ash, smoke, anise and toasted almond, buffed and buttressed by crisp acids. | 20th Anniversary Reserve | 91 | 60 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Panther Creek 2006 20th Anniversary Reserve Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Noir | Panther Creek |
| 72235 | 72234 | Italy | The Bric Turot expression delivers sweet aromas of mature berry fruit, spice, mocha, nutmeg and cedar. The generous mouthfeel is round and plush with velvety impressions of melted chocolate and creamy vanilla. Drink after 2010. | Bric Turot | 91 | 75 | Piedmont | Barbaresco | | | | Prunotto 2005 Bric Turot (Barbaresco) | Nebbiolo | Prunotto |
| 72236 | 72235 | Italy | Slightly sweet aromas of Christmas spice, ginger, almond paste, cherry and plum cake characterize this luminous Barbaresco from Rizzi. The mouthfeel, however, is completely dedicated to elegance: it is compact and tight with bright acidity and long staying power. Drink after 2010. | Nervo Fondetta | 91 | 48 | Piedmont | Barbaresco | | | | Rizzi 2005 Nervo Fondetta (Barbaresco) | Nebbiolo | Rizzi |
| 72237 | 72236 | Italy | This is a warm, earthy interpretation of Barolo with seductive aromas of black fruit, cured meats, white mushroom, ash and blue flowers. The wine shows character and power with firm, full tannins and fleshy fruit flavors. Pair it with succulent meat or aged cheese. | | 91 | | Piedmont | Barolo | | | | Tenimenti Ca' Bianca 2004 Barolo | Nebbiolo | Tenimenti Ca' Bianca |
| 72238 | 72237 | Spain | Since Torres launched Celeste a few years ago, the wine has gotten better and better with each passing vintage. The 2006 is friendly and complete, with no outlying or iffy aromas or flavors. This is textbook Ribera; it has smoothness and size along with intriguing black cherry, plum, herbs, tea and tobacco. A bottling for pretty much any wine lover. | Celeste Crianza | 91 | 24 | Northern Spain | Ribera del Duero | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Torres 2006 Celeste Crianza (Ribera del Duero) | Tempranillo Blend | Torres |
| 72239 | 72238 | Portugal | It's the French wood aging that gives this wine its Plus moniker. It brings out elegant perfumes, the black fruits rich and smooth, although there is always a core of Douro dry tannins. In its richness, it is possible to see a link with Port. On the finish, though, the acidity and dry tannins remind us of table wine. | Domini Plus | 91 | 40 | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | José Maria da Fonseca 2005 Domini Plus Red (Douro) | Portuguese Red | José Maria da Fonseca |
| 72240 | 72239 | Italy | The La Serra cru lies right above Cerequio and offers a glorious panoramic view of the town of Barolo. Poderi Marcarini has a long association with this vineyard and has carefully harnessed the natural aromatic intensity of the fruit grown here. Blackberry, cassis and raspberry are enhanced by spice and vanilla. It's a tight, firm wine. Drink after 2018. | La Serra | 91 | 66 | Piedmont | Barolo | | | | Marcarini 2004 La Serra (Barolo) | Nebbiolo | Marcarini |