| 72871 | 72870 | US | A healthy dose of potpourri and lavender kick off the nose of this bottling, with sweet pine, plum and raspberry waves inviting one in for repeat sniffs. Cedar, sandalwood and incense touches show on the palate, where tangy plum fruit and roasting herbs start to delve toward the olive and Mediterranean spice rack as well. | Garey Vineyard | 91 | 46 | California | Santa Maria Valley | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Rideau 2014 Garey Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley) | Pinot Noir | Rideau |
| 72872 | 72871 | US | The first vintage of this variety for this producer, this lovely white comes from a rare and renowned site in Green Valley. An austere nose of lemony green apple and honey follows through on the crisp, light-bodied palate. Floral in apple blossom, it reveals a touch of wet stone on the finish. | Dutton Ranch Shop Block Cool Climate | 91 | 30 | California | Green Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Ron Rubin 2015 Dutton Ranch Shop Block Cool Climate Pinot Blanc (Green Valley) | Pinot Blanc | Ron Rubin |
| 72873 | 72872 | US | A bright, lovely layering of cherry and strawberry strikes first, before a jolt of rose perfume finds its complement in an earthy lilt of salt and forest. Sandalwood enhances the intrigue and complexity of this medium-bodied wine. | | 91 | 30 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Sonoma-Cutrer 2014 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) | Pinot Noir | Sonoma-Cutrer |
| 72874 | 72873 | Austria | Very aromatic clouds of pear and mirabelle dominate the appetizing nose. The palate has the same freshness and fruity flow, especially of more yellow plum and a spicy hint of grapefruit zest. There is something fluid that suggests ease and joy. The spicy fruit flavors linger long on this gentle but refreshing, rounded white. | Thurnerberg Reserve | 91 | 27 | Kremstal | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Türk 2015 Thurnerberg Reserve Grüner Veltliner (Kremstal) | Grüner Veltliner | Türk |
| 72875 | 72874 | US | Deeply concentrated mulberry, fig and violet aromas arise alongside black pepper, roast beef and lavender on this classically styled bottling from a small part of the Beckmen family's mountaintop vineyard. Flavors are elegantly layered, with dark olallieberry fruit, roasted fennel and gingerbread spice. | Block Six Purisima Mountain Vineyard | 91 | 60 | California | Ballard Canyon | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Beckmen 2013 Block Six Purisima Mountain Vineyard Syrah (Ballard Canyon) | Syrah | Beckmen |
| 72876 | 72875 | US | Clean and classic aromas of dark-red fruit, from cherry to bramble, meet with candied rose petal and clove aromas on the nose of this appellation blend. The palate is led by allspice and dried mint, all packaged in a medium-bodied format. | | 91 | 35 | California | Santa Lucia Highlands | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Bernardus 2013 Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands) | Pinot Noir | Bernardus |
| 72877 | 72876 | US | Peppery herbs lead the nose on this bottling, with sagebrush, bay leaf and rust giving depth to the light cranberry and raspberry fruit. The palate is earthy with juniper and turned-loam flavors, plus more bay leaf, iron cranberry and some rhubarb. | Delfina's Vineyard | 91 | 45 | California | Arroyo Seco | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Blair 2013 Delfina's Vineyard Pinot Noir (Arroyo Seco) | Pinot Noir | Blair |
| 72878 | 72877 | US | This bold, densely flavored and impressively tannic wine is dry, very well structured and will be interesting to age until 2018–2019. It smells darkly fruity, smoky and spicy, and tastes like cranberry and black cherry, finishing with a firm tang of tannin. It will be best after 2018. | | 91 | 30 | California | Lake County | | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Buck Shack 2013 Red (Lake County) | Red Blend | Buck Shack |
| 72879 | 72878 | Canada | Smooth and fruity, yet complex and complete, this excellent wine offers ample acid and polished tannins around pretty red fruits. Notes of citrus and spice, tobacco and toast linger through a satisfying finish. | | 91 | 32 | British Columbia | Okanagan Valley | | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Burrowing Owl 2013 Merlot (Okanagan Valley) | Merlot | Burrowing Owl |
| 72880 | 72879 | Italy | A juicy blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, this opens with aromas of blackberry, plum, blue flower and a whiff of exotic spice. The velvety approachable palate offers fleshy black cherry, licorice, ground pepper and a hint of nutmeg alongside fine-grained tannins. Enjoy over the next several years. | Farnito Camponibbio | 91 | 40 | Tuscany | Toscana | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Carpineto 2010 Farnito Camponibbio Red (Toscana) | Red Blend | Carpineto |
| 72881 | 72880 | Italy | A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese, this offers aromas of dark-skinned fruit, exotic spice, French oak and a whiff of underbrush. Smooth and firmly structured, the elegant palate delivers cassis, black cherry and star anise alongside polished, fine-grained tannins. Drink 2018–2028. | Acciaiolo | 91 | 90 | Tuscany | Toscana | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Castello d'Albola 2013 Acciaiolo Red (Toscana) | Red Blend | Castello d'Albola |
| 72882 | 72881 | US | This extroverted dry wine has big rose-petal and honeysuckle aromas. Powerful floral and grapefruit flavors flood the palate and linger long on the finish. It's full bodied and very concentrated, with a mouthfilling viscosity that leaves a lasting impression. | | 91 | 30 | California | Mendocino | | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Clif Family 2014 Gewürztraminer (Mendocino) | Gewürztraminer | Clif Family |
| 72883 | 72882 | US | Juicy blackberry and boysenberry flavors fill out this deeply colored, bold-tasting, full-bodied but not oaky wine. More fruit nuances and concentration develop with each sip, and the richly tannic texture coats the sides of the mouth, propelling the ripe fruit through the finish. It's a great way to enjoy this Bordeaux grape variety bottled on its own instead of in a blend, as usual. | Reserve | 91 | 32 | California | Livermore Valley | Central Coast | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Concannon 2013 Reserve Petit Verdot (Livermore Valley) | Petit Verdot | Concannon |
| 72884 | 72883 | France | This is an ageworthy wine from 60-year-old vines. There is a fine structure that offers rich tannins and equally rich black plum fruits. It is worth keeping this finely structured cru wine to allow its tannins to integrate and soften. Drink from 2018. | Vieilles Vignes | 91 | 25 | Beaujolais | Côte de Brouilly | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Baron de l'Ecluse 2015 Vieilles Vignes (Côte de Brouilly) | Gamay | Domaine Baron de l'Ecluse |
| 72885 | 72884 | France | One of a series of single parcel wines from the Chermette family estate, this is dark and rich. It has generous tannins alongside the dark cherry and plum fruit. The cru wine's structure and richness will allow it to age. Drink from 2018. | Poncié | 91 | 25 | Beaujolais | Fleurie | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine du Vissoux 2015 Poncié (Fleurie) | Gamay | Domaine du Vissoux |
| 72886 | 72885 | Austria | The nose is almost closed but the palate paints a subtle picture of toned-down intensity. A savory core is made mellow with lees and a slight oak influence that becomes more apparent on the finish. Fruit—pear and yellow plum—plays second fiddle to the yeasty midpalate. | Rabenstein Reserve | 91 | 25 | Weinviertel | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Dürnberg 2015 Rabenstein Reserve Grüner Veltliner (Weinviertel) | Grüner Veltliner | Dürnberg |
| 72887 | 72886 | US | The aromas are bright, with notes of huckleberry, blueberry, dried violets, orange peel, olive and moist earth. The palate is brings an elegant styling, full of fruit and savory flavors with light meaty streaks running throughout. | Stained Tooth | 91 | 36 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Dusted Valley 2013 Stained Tooth Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Syrah | Dusted Valley |
| 72888 | 72887 | Austria | The fragrant lift of conifer and citrus, of cypress and mandarin leaves, will make Riesling lovers swoon. The palate follows with plump yet precise stone fruit including apricot and peach. Sunshine seems to dominate the palate. This is full-frontal charm in a glass: decadently fruited but utterly balanced and sharp. Simply lovely and utterly moreish. Drink soon for top aromatics. | Steinbügel | 91 | 39 | Niederösterreich | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Graf Hardegg 2015 Steinbügel Riesling (Niederösterreich) | Riesling | Graf Hardegg |
| 72889 | 72888 | US | This is a thick, rich and layered white from Oak Knoll District-grown estate fruit. It's inviting, with lemon chiffon, baked pineapple and anise. Medium bodied and not afraid to be robust, wet-stone minerality brings it together. | Hillview Vineyard | 91 | 30 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Groth 2014 Hillview Vineyard Chardonnay (Napa Valley) | Chardonnay | Groth |
| 72890 | 72889 | Austria | Very dark, iron-oxide-tinged fruit lures you in. There also is a lot of pepper on the nose. The palate is full of dark crushed fruit: juicy blackberry, aromatic blueberry and red cherry. The tannins are supple and there is lovely freshness to the palate. This is vibrant, juicy, smooth and aromatic. Drink now–2022. | Vom Weingebirge | 91 | 21 | Burgenland | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Heinrich 2015 Vom Weingebirge Blaufränkisch (Burgenland) | Blaufränkisch | Heinrich |
| 72891 | 72890 | US | This bottling offers gingerbread cake, baked blueberry and smoked pork on the nose. It's soft on the palate, with finely polished tannins imparting a plush texture. Black plum, strawberry and a touch of mint mark the palate. The structure shows itself just enough on the finish. | Estates South Ridge | 91 | 15 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | J. Lohr 2014 Estates South Ridge Syrah (Paso Robles) | Syrah | J. Lohr |
| 72892 | 72891 | US | Wisps of thyme and sage lend herbaceousness to this otherwise plump, densely fruity wine. It's chock full of luscious black-cherry and plum flavors, held taut by firm tannins and crisp cranberry acidity. Velvety and smooth, it's a pleasurable wine to savor through a long spiced Graham-cracker finish. Enjoy now through 2025. | | 91 | 29 | New York | North Fork of Long Island | Long Island | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Harbes Family Vineyard 2014 Cabernet Franc (North Fork of Long Island) | Cabernet Franc | Harbes Family Vineyard |
| 72893 | 72892 | France | A big, rich wine, this is bold with black fruits and some firm tannins. The concentration comes from vines planted in 1935, giving a great, dense texture. As it develops, the wine will become ripe, jammy, delicious and impressive. Drink from 2018. | Vieilles Vignes de 1935 | 91 | 22 | Beaujolais | Morgon | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Dupré 2014 Vieilles Vignes de 1935 (Morgon) | Gamay | Domaine Dupré |
| 72894 | 72893 | Spain | Peach and floral aromas are ethereal and reach out. This is round and full on the palate, but minerally and cut by citric acidity. Flavors or orange, mango and caramel end with ripe peach and melon flavors. Drink through 2016. | Finca Monte Alto | 91 | 25 | Galicia | Rías Baixas | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Fillaboa 2013 Finca Monte Alto Albariño (Rías Baixas) | Albariño | Fillaboa |
| 72895 | 72894 | France | This cooperative, situated in Aÿ in the heart of the Montagne de Reims, has produced a rich, structured wine from this fine vintage. It has tension, with a taut mineral character along with excellent white fruit flavor. Even at 11 years, the wine is young and will benefit from some bottle age. Drink from 2017. | Millésime Brut | 91 | 86 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Collet 2004 Millésime Brut (Champagne) | Champagne Blend | Collet |
| 72896 | 72895 | France | General Patton stayed at the Dampierre estate on his march towards Germany in World War II and this rich Chardonnay is made in his honor. It is a ripe, full-bodied wine that has a tight structure and tense citrus and mineral texture. It makes a strong statement, probably like its namesake. | Cuvée General Patton Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut | 91 | 78 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Comtes de Dampierre NV Cuvée General Patton Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut Chardonnay (Champagne) | Chardonnay | Comtes de Dampierre |
| 72897 | 72896 | US | Sourced from vines planted in 1972, this saw 50% new French oak. Despite the high alcohol and generous oak, the wine is neither overblown, nor tasting heavily of barrel. Strawberries, white pepper, a dash of minerality and a streak of vanilla all wrap together in a complex wine with a generous finish. | Black Oak Vineyard | 91 | 28 | Oregon | Elkton Oregon | Southern Oregon | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | River's Edge 2012 Black Oak Vineyard Pinot Noir (Elkton Oregon) | Pinot Noir | River's Edge |
| 72898 | 72897 | US | This full-bodied white is grand but not showy, dry but not austere. It combines intriguing and subtle aromas and flavors resembling grilled baguette, toasted almonds, vanilla, fig and white peach. It should pair well with mushrooms, poultry and veal. | | 91 | 32 | California | Lake County | | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Sol Rouge 2013 Viognier (Lake County) | Viognier | Sol Rouge |
| 72899 | 72898 | US | Sour cherry, toasted baguette and baking spices fill the aroma. Black cherry and pomegranate nuances animate the flavors, while full body and a plush but slightly tannic texture give this excellent wine nice heft. It will be best after 2016. | Weir Vineyard | 91 | 48 | California | Yorkville Highlands | North Coast | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Spell 2012 Weir Vineyard Pinot Noir (Yorkville Highlands) | Pinot Noir | Spell |
| 72900 | 72899 | Portugal | This wine melds smoky wood-aging flavors with richly packed black fruits. There is a juicy component that gives both freshness and a jammy, ripe character, with a touch of dark chocolate and coffee flavors that give a bitter edge. Drink this concentrated wine from 2017. | Padre Pedro Reserva | 91 | 50 | Tejo | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Casa Cadaval 2012 Padre Pedro Reserva Red (Tejo) | Portuguese Red | Casa Cadaval |