| 72781 | 72780 | US | With its keen acidity and mineral-dominated flavors, this currently tastes a bit austere. It also has a core of orange, apricot and mango flavors that are sweetened by oak. Don't drink it too cold, and allow it to breathe before consuming. | | 88 | 31 | California | Spring Mountain District | Napa | | | Keenan 2011 Chardonnay (Spring Mountain District) | Chardonnay | Keenan |
| 72782 | 72781 | Hungary | Aromatic of honeysuckle, fresh orange peel and rye, this dry Tokaj has all the waxy, honeyed characteristics of its sweet counterparts. This is brisk, with intense, lemony acidity and rippling minerality. | Sec | 88 | 20 | Tokaj | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Királyudvar 2010 Sec Furmint (Tokaj) | Furmint | Királyudvar |
| 72783 | 72782 | France | A dense, firm selection, this has layers of red fruits and acids that help to give the wine's skeleton some flesh. This is likely to develop into a rich, but always firm, wine. | | 88 | 65 | Burgundy | Pommard | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Louis Jadot 2010 Pommard | Pinot Noir | Louis Jadot |
| 72784 | 72783 | New Zealand | This “white label” blend is broad and lush, and it offers typical Bordeaux-blend aromas and flavors of plum, cassis and cigar box. A mocha note comes through on the softly tannic finish. Drink now and over the next few years. | | 88 | 29 | Waiheke Island | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Man O' War 2009 Merlot-Cabernet (Waiheke Island) | Merlot-Cabernet | Man O' War |
| 72785 | 72784 | Italy | The Mazzei brothers produce a Vermentino of depth, brightness and persistency. It delivers long-lasting flavors of citrus, peach and orange skin. | Belguardo | 88 | 17 | Tuscany | Toscana | | | | Mazzei 2011 Belguardo Vermentino (Toscana) | Vermentino | Mazzei |
| 72786 | 72785 | US | The new Mercer Canyons label gets off to a good start with this Chardonnay that's low in alcohol and clean. Bracing and leesy, this is definitely European in style, and it offers celery and melon flavors along with palate-refreshing minerality. | | 88 | 13 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Mercer Canyons 2011 Chardonnay (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Chardonnay | Mercer Canyons |
| 72787 | 72786 | US | Big, rich and flashy, this is a wine of fruit-driven power. The notes of cherries, blackberries and currants are strong and jammy, and it's oaky, too. The finish is tannic and dry, so you may want to cellar it for a couple of years. | Bien Nacido Vineyard | 88 | 65 | California | Santa Maria Valley | Central Coast | | | Migration 2010 Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley) | Pinot Noir | Migration |
| 72788 | 72787 | Italy | This is a lovely Morellino that delivers lively and easy aromas of cherry, blackberry and plum. As the wine is aged only in stainless steel to preserve its freshness, the integrity of the fruit is remarkable, and the mouthfeel is bright and focused. | | 88 | 17 | Tuscany | Morellino di Scansano | | | | Terenzi 2011 Morellino di Scansano | Sangiovese | Terenzi |
| 72789 | 72788 | US | Consistent in every way with the previous vintage, this barrel-fermented Sauvignon Blanc includes 9% Sémillon, both of which were sourced from 15-year-old vines. It's aromatic with scents of sweet herb and citrus, and it tastes of Meyer lemon and grapefruit, plus a hint of brioche. | | 88 | 15 | Washington | Snipes Mountain | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Upland Estates 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Snipes Mountain) | Sauvignon Blanc | Upland Estates |
| 72790 | 72789 | New Zealand | Endowed with ample tannin, this may be one New Zealand Pinot Noir that requires additional bottle age. That said, positive future evolution is by no means guaranteed. Its dark, savory style is one that combines black cherry fruit with notes of roasted meat and dark coffee. Drink from 2016–2020. | | 88 | 40 | Martinborough | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Voss 2010 Pinot Noir (Martinborough) | Pinot Noir | Voss |
| 72791 | 72790 | Italy | Bright and fresh, with streamlined and compact fruit, Poggio Teo has the natural acidity to stand up to cheese- or cream-based dishes. It has light dustings of toasted nut and spice that give the palate added dimension. | Poggio Teo | 88 | 25 | Tuscany | Chianti Classico | | | | Valiano 2008 Poggio Teo (Chianti Classico) | Sangiovese | Valiano |
| 72792 | 72791 | Portugal | The Riesling and Gewürztraminer grapes used to make this Alsace-like blend were harvested late to allow for concentrated sweetness. It has a perfumed character and a steely edge of acidity. The finish hints at honey, and it has a crisp texture. | Late Harvest | 88 | 28 | Tejo | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta da Lagoalva de Cima 2011 Late Harvest White (Tejo) | White Blend | Quinta da Lagoalva de Cima |
| 72793 | 72792 | Italy | This 50–50 blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon offers impressive balance. It delivers a medley of red fruit, spice, leather, chocolate and tobacco notes. The palate is soft and rich on the finish. | | 88 | | Tuscany | Rosso di Toscana | | | | Renzo Masi 2008 Red (Rosso di Toscana) | Red Blend | Renzo Masi |
| 72794 | 72793 | Italy | Impressive work is quietly being performed at Rocca di Montemassi, the Zonin-owned property in southern Tuscany. Thanks to new investments and high-profile consultancies, the estate's new range of wines is showing nicely. Among them is this selection that offers a bright, spicy cherry flavor and a silky texture. | Le Focaie | 88 | 15 | Tuscany | Maremma Toscana | | | | Rocca di Montemassi 2011 Le Focaie (Maremma Toscana) | Sangiovese | Rocca di Montemassi |
| 72795 | 72794 | US | There's nothing shy about this Zinfandel. A kick in the teeth, this exudes the concentrated fruit of Sonoma County's Rockpile area. It has hard tannins, and it's front-loaded with currant, licorice and tobacco flavors. Pair this with intensely-flavored, spicy grilled meats. | Rockpile Road Westphall Ridge Vineyard | 88 | 40 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | | | Rock Wall 2010 Rockpile Road Westphall Ridge Vineyard Zinfandel (Sonoma County) | Zinfandel | Rock Wall |
| 72796 | 72795 | France | This is a textured, dense and concentrated selection that has notes of white fruits and white flowers. It's a wine for medium-term aging. | | 88 | | Burgundy | Savigny-lès-Beaune | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Albert Bichot 2010 Savigny-lès-Beaune | Chardonnay | Albert Bichot |
| 72797 | 72796 | Italy | This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot opens with aromas of cherry liqueur and cassis, followed by accents of leather and toasted nut. The palate is tight and fresh, and it offers touches of citrus and forest fruit. | Casa al Piano | 88 | 18 | Tuscany | Bolgheri | | | | Antonino Tringali-Casanuova 2010 Casa al Piano (Bolgheri) | Red Blend | Antonino Tringali-Casanuova |
| 72798 | 72797 | France | Earthy, soft and ripe, this wine shows the richness of the vintage. It is full of red plum and red jelly flavors, and the tannins are dusty in the background. The acidity holds it all together, and the finish is juicy and fruity. | | 88 | 42 | Burgundy | Volnay | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Jaffelin 2009 Volnay | Pinot Noir | Jaffelin |
| 72799 | 72798 | US | Hints of red berry, blossom and grapefruit are beguiling in this bright, fresh Chardonnay. Dry and surprisingly full bodied, the palate is juicy, with fresh pear and quince flavors that are brightened by a splash of lime-tinged acidity. | | 88 | 14 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Keuka Spring 2010 Chardonnay (Finger Lakes) | Chardonnay | Keuka Spring |
| 72800 | 72799 | US | Inky black in hue, this dry, full-bodied wine has hard tannins and a sweet black-currant flavor, which makes it a great selection to pair with steak. If you drink it now, give it a few hours of decanting. | | 88 | 36 | California | Chalk Hill | Sonoma | | | Kokomo 2010 Malbec (Chalk Hill) | Malbec | Kokomo |
| 72801 | 72800 | US | This has brisk, tingly acidity and rich, toasty new oak flavors, plus mineral and fruit notes. Try this in 2015 as it could become surprisingly complex. | Bien Nacido Vineyard | 88 | 39 | California | Santa Maria Valley | Central Coast | | | La Fenêtre 2010 Bien Nacido Vineyard Chardonnay (Santa Maria Valley) | Chardonnay | La Fenêtre |
| 72802 | 72801 | US | Trading opulence for elegance, this Chardonnay tastes dry and streamlined, with tart acidity. It's spicy, fresh and lithe, and it offers subtle citrus and flower notes.This should develop creamy, nutty tones over the next six years. | Los Alamos Vineyard | 88 | 34 | California | Santa Barbara County | Central Coast | | | La Fenêtre 2010 Los Alamos Vineyard Chardonnay (Santa Barbara County) | Chardonnay | La Fenêtre |
| 72803 | 72802 | US | The dried herb, currant and woodspice aromas provide intrigue. Flavors offer a mouthful of fruit with balance, intensity and length that convinces. | House of Independent Producers Bacchus Vineyard | 89 | 17 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Hedges Family Estate NV House of Independent Producers Bacchus Vineyard Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Merlot | Hedges Family Estate |
| 72804 | 72803 | US | Rose petal perfume accents sweet peach and apricots in this luscious, varietally classic Gewürztraminer. It's rich and round on the palate, plump with stone fruit and lychee flavors and finishes elegantly on an astringent black-tea note. Off dry in style, it's balanced and composed in alcohol and acidity. | | 89 | 17 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Keuka Spring 2014 Gewurztraminer (Finger Lakes) | Gewürztraminer | Keuka Spring |
| 72805 | 72804 | US | Apples, sea salt, green pear and buttered popcorn aromas convey both restraint and ripeness on the nose of this wine by pioneer Pierre Lafond and longtime winemaker Bruce McGuire. There's tarragon tension once sipped, with flavors hovering between soft ruby-red grapefruit pith and ripe red apples, keeping the mouth watering throughout. | | 89 | 23 | California | Sta. Rita Hills | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Lafond 2013 Chardonnay (Sta. Rita Hills) | Chardonnay | Lafond |
| 72806 | 72805 | US | The honey and orange aromas, rich texture, full body and late-harvest flavors add up to a bold and fruity wine. With each sip, more complexity and depth comes out, making a lasting impression. | | 89 | 13 | California | North Coast | North Coast | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Manifesto! 2013 Chardonnay (North Coast) | Chardonnay | Manifesto! |
| 72807 | 72806 | US | Coming from a warmer slice of the upper Santa Ynez Valley, this wine by the Fess Parker family shows black plums, hot gravel, dark chocolate and black peppercorns on the nose. The palate offers very dark blueberry fruits, along with turned earth, espresso beans and a bit of beef char. | Paradise Road Vineyard | 89 | 37 | California | Santa Barbara County | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Epiphany 2012 Paradise Road Vineyard Syrah (Santa Barbara County) | Syrah | Epiphany |
| 72808 | 72807 | US | An aromatic swirl of dried honey, roasted nuts and marzipan is leveled by a sense of iodine on this zesty, tense white blend. The palate shows lime juice on apple, with a touch of yellow pear. | Inspiration | 89 | 25 | California | Santa Barbara County | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Epiphany 2013 Inspiration White (Santa Barbara County) | Rhône-style White Blend | Epiphany |
| 72809 | 72808 | Italy | Densely concentrated, this plush wine opens with aromas of black currant, espresso and cedar. The robust, one-dimensional palate delivers raisin, chocolate and licorice alongside velvety tannins that hold the flavors together. | Cuculaia | 89 | 65 | Tuscany | Cortona | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Fabrizio Dionisio 2010 Cuculaia Syrah (Cortona) | Syrah | Fabrizio Dionisio |
| 72810 | 72809 | US | Plum, blueberry and a tinge of sour dried-fruit aromas get lifted with dill, spearmint and anise on the nose of this wine. It's juicy on the palate with purple and blue fruits, but cut with a strong and nice mint character, also showing some dark chocolate nibs. | | 89 | 25 | California | Temecula Valley | South Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Falkner 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon (Temecula Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Falkner |