| 72241 | 72240 | Spain | Figuero's top wine is more than fine. The nose begins with meaty, leathery notes and backs them up with spice and ripe fruit. The palate is not flabby or fat; instead it's racy and features good acidity that pushes raspberry, tea, tobacco and nutmeg flavors. A more agile wine than many from this famed region. Should age well for five to ten years. | Figuero Noble | 91 | 131 | Northern Spain | Ribera del Duero | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | García Figuero 2005 Figuero Noble (Ribera del Duero) | Tempranillo Blend | García Figuero |
| 72242 | 72241 | Italy | This is a sharply focused expression of the Bussia cru with a steady delivery of wild berry, underbrush, sour cherry, white mineral, anise and ginger. The aromatic intensity is understated but refined and the wine performs with the same elegance in the mouth. Age this wine for another five to eight years. | Bussia | 91 | 52 | Piedmont | Barolo | | | | Giacosa Fratelli 2004 Bussia (Barolo) | Nebbiolo | Giacosa Fratelli |
| 72243 | 72242 | Italy | This vineyard designate Barbaresco delivers elegant mineral tones and pretty accents of chopped herbs, black fruit, forest floor, bramble and licorice. “Elegance” is the key word here and the wine finishes with soft tannins and impressive staying power. | Valeriano | 91 | 100 | Piedmont | Barbaresco | | | | La Spinetta 2005 Valeriano (Barbaresco) | Nebbiolo | La Spinetta |
| 72244 | 72243 | Spain | Light, airy and leesy on the nose, this is more complex than most everyday Albariños. Additional aromas of vanilla wafer, acacia, honeydew and minerals lead to a clean-flowing palate. Minerally peach and nectarine flavors show a touch of almond-skin bitterness on the finish. | | 91 | 30 | Galicia | Rías Baixas | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Lusco 2014 Albariño (Rías Baixas) | Albariño | Lusco |
| 72245 | 72244 | Spain | Ripe, fleshy black-fruit aromas suggest prune and raisin, while the palate is jammy and full, albeit one notch below precise and exact. Baked, oaky, charred flavors of meaty plum and blackberry finish with toasty overtones and modest heat. Drink through 2019. | Reserva | 91 | 60 | Northern Spain | Ribera del Duero | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Matarromera 2011 Reserva (Ribera del Duero) | Tempranillo | Matarromera |
| 72246 | 72245 | US | A hulking, concentrated and full-bodied wine, given plenty of time in new French oak, it has a power and intensity that's hard to decipher at first sip. That suggests it needs time in the cellar to coax out its tightly wound layers of blackberry, black plum and leathery tannins. Cellar through 2020. | Exposure | 91 | 90 | California | Oakville | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Oakville East 2012 Exposure Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville East |
| 72247 | 72246 | US | This is a muscular, full-bodied wine showing a nice mix of savory and fruity flavors. A fantastic lively texture of firm acidity and fine tannins come with a lip-smacking freshness that's hard to ignore. The balance and complexity are very attractive and promise versatility with a wide variety of foods. | Filigreen | 91 | 42 | California | Anderson Valley | | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Panthea 2012 Filigreen Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley) | Pinot Noir | Panthea |
| 72248 | 72247 | US | Ripe and full-bodied, this is a bright and velvety wine, driven aromatically by lush cherry, cola and vanilla. Textured and fleshy, it's a strong statement for the vintage and vineyard. Deliciously drinkable now, it should also do well in the cellar, through 2020. | Peters Vineyard | 91 | 56 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Papapietro Perry 2012 Peters Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) | Pinot Noir | Papapietro Perry |
| 72249 | 72248 | US | Made from a majority of Roussanne, the remainder 15% Viognier, this is a savory and herbal white, aromatic in lemon and honey. Dry, with medium-bodied weight, it veers into almond and chamomile flavors, blending seamlessly on the palate before finishing smooth and fresh. | | 91 | 32 | California | Dry Creek Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Quivira 2013 Roussanne-Viognier (Dry Creek Valley) | Roussanne-Viognier | Quivira |
| 72250 | 72249 | France | With some bottle age, this nonvintage wine is beautifully integrated. Crispness accompanies a rounder, riper character, with green plum and lemon flavors cut by sliced apple and acidity. The blend brings together the three Champagne grapes in equal measure and reflects that in its well-balanced aftertaste. | Réserve Brut | 91 | 50 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Pol Roger NV Réserve Brut (Champagne) | Champagne Blend | Pol Roger |
| 72251 | 72250 | US | Beet root and black raspberry scents and flavors get this wine rolling, with a sliver of licorice peeking through. Subtle hints of vanilla, cola and café latté add further interest. Picked at less than two tons per acre, it has impressive ripeness despite the low alcohol. | Temperance Hill Vineyard | 91 | 36 | Oregon | Eola-Amity Hills | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | St. Innocent 2013 Temperance Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir (Eola-Amity Hills) | Pinot Noir | St. Innocent |
| 72252 | 72251 | US | About one-third was fermented in neutral oak, the rest in stainless steel, yielding a rich and smooth wine loaded with fresh flavors of pear and nectarine fruits. There's a tasty pie crust toastiness also, and the lingering finish has you reaching for the next sip. | Freedom Hill Vineyard | 91 | 22 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | St. Innocent 2014 Freedom Hill Vineyard Pinot Blanc (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Blanc | St. Innocent |
| 72253 | 72252 | US | Plump tree fruits carry the weight, with a dash of toast—though the winery notes say the fermentation was 100% stainless steel. It's delicious and ready to drink, now through 2018. | | 91 | 20 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | The Four Graces 2014 Pinot Gris (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Gris | The Four Graces |
| 72254 | 72253 | Portugal | The texture of this wine is dense and concentrated while keeping the fresh fruit and acidity well in balance. It has ripe blackberry flavors that offer great fruitiness. The firm background of tannin structure is balanced by a juicy, fruity aftertaste. Drink now. | Late Bottled Vintage | 91 | 20 | Port | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Royal Oporto 2010 Late Bottled Vintage (Port) | Port | Royal Oporto |
| 72255 | 72254 | Italy | Heady scents of jasmine, wisteria, white peach and mountain herbs come together on this rich but racy wine. The aromas carry over to the palate of green apple, lime and a note of candied ginger offset by racy acidity and a refined mousse. The finish is clean and refreshing, and drier than one would expect from the Extra Dry category. | Giustino B. Extra Dry | 91 | 32 | Veneto | Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Ruggeri & C. 2014 Giustino B. Extra Dry (Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore) | Glera | Ruggeri & C. |
| 72256 | 72255 | Argentina | Horsey berry aromas join forces with molasses, vanilla and graphite. Ripped with power, this Malbec's tartaric acidity is amplified and scratchy. Baked plum, blackberry and vanilla flavors end with abrasive residual acidity that creates length but also edginess. Drink through 2021. | The Angel Oak Celestial Barrel Fermented | 91 | 75 | Mendoza Province | Valle de Uco | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | SignoSeis 2012 The Angel Oak Celestial Barrel Fermented Malbec (Valle de Uco) | Malbec | SignoSeis |
| 72257 | 72256 | France | A rich wine, this has a mineral as well as a fruity character. With a high proportion of Chardonnay in the blend, it is full of orange peel, apple and pink grapefruit flavors that are refreshing, with a crisp kick at the end. The wine is finely textured and tangy, with soft acidity as the aftertaste. | Folies de la Marquetterie Brut | 91 | 95 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Taittinger NV Folies de la Marquetterie Brut (Champagne) | Champagne Blend | Taittinger |
| 72258 | 72257 | US | Lots of dynamics play on the nose of this wine, from chamomile flowers and daffodils to chalk, pink lemonade, cotton candy and tropical fruits. The palate is framed by a tense minerality, seasoned with flavors of lemonade, browned butter and guava. | Rincon Vineyard | 91 | 44 | California | Arroyo Grande Valley | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Talley 2013 Rincon Vineyard Chardonnay (Arroyo Grande Valley) | Chardonnay | Talley |
| 72259 | 72258 | France | Produced from Grand Cru vineyards on the Montagne de Reims, this wine is rich, dry and tightly structured. A mineral texture gives a steely edge that is balanced by perfumed fruit with apple and creamed pear flavors. | Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut | 91 | 73 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Henriet-Bazin NV Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut Pinot Noir (Champagne) | Pinot Noir | Henriet-Bazin |
| 72260 | 72259 | France | Fresh, fruity and with a complex structure, this blends equal proportions of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. It is a ripe wine, with a rounded, full-bodied character. Full of yellow and crisp green fruits and with a touch of toast, it deliciously combines fruitiness and texture. | La Cuvée 17 Brut | 91 | 48 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | J. Dumangin Fils NV La Cuvée 17 Brut (Champagne) | Champagne Blend | J. Dumangin Fils |
| 72261 | 72260 | France | With the dominance of Pinot Noir in the Aube region, it is no surprise to find a vintage Champagne that is 100% from that grape. With a round character from the Pinot, as well as a hot vintage, this is a full-bodied wine with vibrant fruit and lively acidity. Drink now. | Blanc de Noirs Millésime Brut | 91 | 100 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Jean Laurent 2003 Blanc de Noirs Millésime Brut Pinot Noir (Champagne) | Pinot Noir | Jean Laurent |
| 72262 | 72261 | US | At first the scents and flavors of cola, root beer and Dr Pepper seem to dominate, though not unpleasantly. The impact continues with brown sugar, molasses and black cherry fruit—a soda-lover's wine. But there is more here as it breathes, adding texture and weight, with streaks of licorice, smoke and tar. | Erendira's Rise | 91 | 35 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Ermisch 2012 Erendira's Rise Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Noir | Ermisch |
| 72263 | 72262 | US | This is a chewy, generous and expansive vineyard-designated wine, dense and fulsome in savory cranberry, cardamom and streaks of black tea. Full bodied, its layers of texture are soft and velvety, and the finish lengthy in spice. | Lewis Vineyard Reserve | 91 | 65 | California | Carneros | Napa-Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Frank Family 2013 Lewis Vineyard Reserve Pinot Noir (Carneros) | Pinot Noir | Frank Family |
| 72264 | 72263 | Italy | Enticing scents of wild flowers and white peach lead the nose, with a whiff of dried herbs. The creamy palate offers juicy apple, yellow pear and crushed minerals alongside zesty acidity and a frothy, elegant mousse. It's elegant and linear, with vibrant acidity that lifts up the fruit richness. | Cuvée del Fondatore Rive Col San Martino | 91 | 34 | Veneto | Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Graziano Merotto 2014 Cuvée del Fondatore Rive Col San Martino (Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore) | Glera | Graziano Merotto |
| 72265 | 72264 | US | Chumash tribe descendent and Fresno State-trained winemaker Tara Gomez uses her extensive experience to make a solid lineup of wines. This one holds dense aromas of boysenberry extract, Dr Pepper, toast, condensed cedar and beef char. Elderberry is the dominant fruit flavor, showing both woodiness and dark purple fruit. | Camp 4 Vineyard | 91 | 30 | California | Santa Ynez Valley | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Kitá 2012 Camp 4 Vineyard Syrah (Santa Ynez Valley) | Syrah | Kitá |
| 72266 | 72265 | France | With its lively mousse, this wine is initially all about fruit. Gradually, the richness and well-balanced texture show themselves, giving a structured wine where the fruit is a delicious contrast to the hints of toast and tight acidity. Drink the wine now. | Noble Cuvée Brut Rosé | 91 | 130 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Lanson NV Noble Cuvée Brut Rosé (Champagne) | Champagne Blend | Lanson |
| 72267 | 72266 | France | With some wood fermentation, this is a particularly rich wine. The wood gives roundness and extra richness that is balanced by the mineral and taut texture. The fruit is less important than the texture, a background of crisp apples and tight acidity. This bottling is ready to drink. | Brut Grand Cru | 91 | 42 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Louis de Sacy NV Brut Grand Cru (Champagne) | Champagne Blend | Louis de Sacy |
| 72268 | 72267 | US | Bill Price's ongoing partnership with winemaker Gavin Chanin continues full steam with this deceptively light, mineral-laden wine that nonetheless exudes the power of Durell. Aromas of buttery oak and toasted marshmallow play tricks on the nose before a salty, tropical, medium-bodied, waxy and exotic palate confounds. Subtle acidity belies firm structure. Drink now through 2021. | Durell Vineyard | 91 | 50 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Lutum 2013 Durell Vineyard Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast) | Chardonnay | Lutum |
| 72269 | 72268 | Spain | Given that this is Merseguera, a variety that normally doesn't rank that high, this is impressive. Aromas of honey, peach, apple and melon are more composed than loud, while the palate is layered and braced by fresh acidity. Flavors of apple and green plum are lightly oaked, while the finish is lemony and long. | Finca Calvestra | 91 | 35 | Spain Other | Spain | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Mustiguillo 2013 Finca Calvestra Meseguera (Spain) | Meseguera | Mustiguillo |
| 72270 | 72269 | Portugal | Acidity and a ripe structure are on the way to giving a wine that will be rich, dense while remaining dry and firm. It is generous, concentrated and developing well. Black fruits and perfumed acidity are still buried in the tannins. Drink from 2019. | Late Bottled Vintage | 91 | | Port | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta das Carvalhas 2011 Late Bottled Vintage (Port) | Port | Quinta das Carvalhas |