| 73111 | 73110 | US | Has all your basic barrel-fermented Chardonnay character without being particularly complex. The wine is slightly sweet and oaky-creamy, with apricot, pineapple, peach and spicy mango flavors. | Barrel Fermented | 86 | 26 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Flora Springs 2006 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay (Napa Valley) | Chardonnay | Flora Springs |
| 73112 | 73111 | US | Made from one of the classic Port varieties, this dry wine shows the possibilities of growing these grapes in a hot California climate. The wine is soft, rich and complex, with cherry, tangerine, cocoa, herb and spice flavors. | | 86 | 24 | California | Lodi | Central Valley | | | Barreto 2004 Touriga Nacional (Lodi) | Touriga Nacional | Barreto |
| 73113 | 73112 | Italy | This full-bodied red opens with aromas of anisette, leather, menthol and forest floor. The dense, juicy palate offers black cherry, coffee, licorice and clove while fine-grained tannins offer support. | | 90 | | Tuscany | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Ïl Macchione 2009 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano | Red Blend | Ïl Macchione |
| 73114 | 73113 | Austria | Very pure notes of conference pear charm on the nose and palate, which is taut and slender. A citric verve makes for liveliness. With some air, subtler notes of pepper appear alongside gossamer-like phenolics. Typical for the 2014 vintage this is light but also clean with subtle, earthy spice. No fewer than 17 co-planted varieties from an old vineyard go into this. Savor that pepper. | Dorflagen Gemischter Satz | 90 | 22 | Niederösterreich | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Ingrid Groiss 2014 Dorflagen Gemischter Satz White (Niederösterreich) | White Blend | Ingrid Groiss |
| 73115 | 73114 | Austria | Ripe bramble and blackberry vie for attention on the nose. The palate is light and has lots of energy, verve and more fresh-faced fruit. This is just about medium-bodied and offers us an uncomplicated but delicious and refreshing interpretation of Blaufränkisch. | | 90 | 15 | Burgenland | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | J. Heinrich 2013 Blaufränkisch (Burgenland) | Blaufränkisch | J. Heinrich |
| 73116 | 73115 | Austria | A rather subdued nose leads to a rounded palate flavored by savory yeast, subtle pepper and thyme. A wine with this sort of textured mouth-feel simply cries out for food. Its zingy freshness will cut through any richness while its subtle aromatics of red apple and herb will complement but not overpower flavors. This indigenous Austrian original will do justice to just about any kind of European cuisine. | | 90 | 20 | Thermenregion | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Johanneshof Reinisch 2014 Rotgipfler (Thermenregion) | Rotgipfler | Johanneshof Reinisch |
| 73117 | 73116 | France | With the next two vintages both damaged by hail, 2012 is the most recent normal crop from Pommard. This structured and solid wine seems to have an excess of wood at this stage, although the ripe red berry fruits do give a more generous character. The tannins, typical of Pommard, kick in—although not enough to spoil the fruitiness. Drink from 2016. | | 90 | 65 | Burgundy | Pommard | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Joseph Drouhin 2012 Pommard | Pinot Noir | Joseph Drouhin |
| 73118 | 73117 | Italy | Fresh and fragrant, this offers aromas of rose and violet with a whiff of woodland berry. The elegant palate delivers bright red cherry, crushed strawberry, clove and peppercorn alongside polished tannins and fresh acidity. Drink through 2020. | Gran Selezione | 90 | 65 | Tuscany | Chianti Classico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Lornano 2010 Gran Selezione (Chianti Classico) | Red Blend | Lornano |
| 73119 | 73118 | Italy | Plum, toast, violet and savory herb aromas lead the nose on this firmly structured wine. The tightly compacted palate delivers toasted oak, concentrated black cherry, dried sage, tobacco and licorice alongside a backbone of assertive tannins. | Vigna d'Alfiero Riserva | 90 | 50 | Tuscany | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Valdipiatta 2010 Vigna d'Alfiero Riserva (Vino Nobile di Montepulciano) | Sangiovese | Valdipiatta |
| 73120 | 73119 | US | An earthiness of forest floor wraps around a medley of bright berry and cherry in this wine that is also nicely balanced in acidity. Smooth on the palate, it takes on stronger currents of tannin and leathery oak on the finish. | Estate Grown | 90 | 36 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | WillowBrook Cellars 2012 Estate Grown Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) | Pinot Noir | WillowBrook Cellars |
| 73121 | 73120 | New Zealand | The American owners of this winery are making every effort to improve the wines, and the 2013 is certainly a step in the right direction. Toast and vanilla notes frame ripe cherries, which show a strong, sinewy core without being hard or tough. By the end of 2015, the oak should be less noticeable. | | 90 | 30 | Nelson | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Woollaston 2013 Pinot Noir (Nelson) | Pinot Noir | Woollaston |
| 73122 | 73121 | US | Deep in color and light to medium in body, this bold red tastes juicy, fresh and inviting. Substantial tannins give it a good astringency to help it pair well with rich foods. An appetizing blend of red and black fruit flavors make it compelling to drink. It shows good balance between richness, firm texture and good acidity. | Rennie Vineyard Organic Grapes | 90 | 36 | California | Yorkville Highlands | North Coast | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Yorkville Cellars 2012 Rennie Vineyard Organic Grapes Carmenère (Yorkville Highlands) | Carmenère | Yorkville Cellars |
| 73123 | 73122 | New Zealand | Winemaker Kim Crawford has turned out a solid effort, ably combining the brash fruit of Central Otago with some measure of finesse. Smoky, campfire-like notes, roasted beets and greens accent black cherry and plum flavors. It's still a bit crisp and edgy on the finish, but look for the texture to smooth out by the end of 2016. | | 90 | 37 | Central Otago | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Loveblock 2012 Pinot Noir (Central Otago) | Pinot Noir | Loveblock |
| 73124 | 73123 | US | A selection of barrels from the same estate vineyard, this unctuous, brawny wine remains grippy on the palate, needing time in cellar, through 2020. Time should tame the tannins and lure in the black cherry and licorice, wrapped in luxurious swathes of blackberry and dried herb. | Cristina Don Miguel Vineyard | 90 | 57 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Marimar Estate 2012 Cristina Don Miguel Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) | Pinot Noir | Marimar Estate |
| 73125 | 73124 | New Zealand | The style at Martinborough Vineyards has always been geared toward aging, and this 2011 is still remarkably fresh. Floral and cherry notes lead the way, backed by tart acids and firm tannins. Worth stashing away until 2018. | | 90 | 90 | Martinborough | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Martinborough Vineyard 2011 Pinot Noir (Martinborough) | Pinot Noir | Martinborough Vineyard |
| 73126 | 73125 | US | A generously ripe wine with 8% Petite Sirah, this has a softly layered entry that reveals strong aromas of black olive and plum, before delving headfirst into spicy blackberry cobbler. Complex and smooth, it offers heightened acidity and a richly chocolate finish. | Reserve | 90 | 24 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Matrix 2012 Reserve Zinfandel (Russian River Valley) | Zinfandel | Matrix |
| 73127 | 73126 | US | An unabashedly rich and luscious wine, this combines ripe and fresh fruit flavors with luxurious spicy, buttery accents and an almost thick texture. With a subtext as savory as Udon broth it's practically a meal in a bottle. Call it full-bodied, full-flavored, ultrasmooth and impressive. | | 90 | 22 | California | Sonoma County-Monterey County-Santa Barbara County | California Other | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Meiomi 2013 Chardonnay (Sonoma County-Monterey County-Santa Barbara County) | Chardonnay | Meiomi |
| 73128 | 73127 | Italy | Underbrush, blackberry, blue flower and mocha lead the nose on this blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. The dense palate offers cassis, black cherry, black pepper, espresso and licorice alongside youthfully assertive tannins. Drink 2016–2021. | Riserva | 90 | 33 | Tuscany | Morellino di Scansano | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Morisfarms 2011 Riserva (Morellino di Scansano) | Red Blend | Morisfarms |
| 73129 | 73128 | US | Fermented entirely in concrete egg, this is a light, clear red exuberant in earthy cherry and cassis. Ethereal, it offers spice and plenty of length around a shy body, a bite of fruit on the finish. Made in small quantities at a fair price, it's one to try for its sheer rarity alone, a good example of another light-bodied red that can do well in the appellation. | | 90 | 20 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Noble Tree 2013 Grenache (Russian River Valley) | Grenache | Noble Tree |
| 73130 | 73129 | Italy | This opens with aromas of underbrush, tilled soil and ripe, black plum. On the palate, notes of ground pepper and baking spice accent the black cherry core. Firm, fine-grained tannins provide the framework. Drink through 2018. | | 90 | 22 | Tuscany | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Palazzo Vecchio 2011 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano | Red Blend | Palazzo Vecchio |
| 73131 | 73130 | US | A bouquet of spicy cinnamon and clove opens up this tightly woven wine, with perceptible tannins and rustic leather-bound elements to the nose and palate. With noticeable acidity and a crispness of cranberry, it develops an intensity on the finish, along with a taste of dried cherry. | Stagecoach Vineyard | 90 | 98 | California | Atlas Peak | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Patland 2011 Stagecoach Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Atlas Peak) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Patland |
| 73132 | 73131 | Italy | Made with organically farmed grapes, this crisp, savory white opens with aromas of wildflower, stone fruit and an earthy whiff of flint. The linear, vibrant palate offers fresh peach, crunchy Granny Smith apple and a citrus note. It's balanced by tangy acidity and closes on an almond note. | | 90 | 18 | Tuscany | Vernaccia di San Gimignano | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Poggio Alloro 2014 Vernaccia di San Gimignano | Vernaccia | Poggio Alloro |
| 73133 | 73132 | Italy | Aromas of iris, violet and dark berry slowly take shape in the glass. The firm palate offers fleshy black cherry, plum, espresso, tobacco and a hint of vanilla alongside firm tannins. Drink through 2019. | | 90 | 28 | Tuscany | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Poliziano 2011 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano | Red Blend | Poliziano |
| 73134 | 73133 | US | This wine shows a classic Washington Malbec profile of green, stemmy herbs, citrus, black pepper and plum along with light barrel accents. It's soft in feel, palate-staining with plum flavors, tart acids and lightly gritty tannins, disclosing blood-orange flavors on the finish. | Stillwater Creek | 90 | 34 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Pondera 2012 Stillwater Creek Malbec (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Malbec | Pondera |
| 73135 | 73134 | US | High-toned strawberry and cherry open this medium-bodied wine that takes on heavier, darker overtones of dried herb, nutmeg and black tea as it goes. From a meticulously farmed vineyard also known for Chardonnay, it conveys a stamp of tobacco on the oak that invites thoughts of leather chairs and cigars. | Ulises Valdez Diablo Vineyard | 90 | 70 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Ram's Gate 2012 Ulises Valdez Diablo Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) | Pinot Noir | Ram's Gate |
| 73136 | 73135 | US | Lightly colored and tightly wound, this wine offers a bouquet of rose petals around a core of cherry and cranberry with buoyant acidity. A low oak profile helps boost the fruit-forwardness and approachability of the wine, with just a tiny bite of tannin on the finish. | Pink Label Martini Clone | 90 | 49 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Roadhouse Winery 2012 Pink Label Martini Clone Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) | Pinot Noir | Roadhouse Winery |
| 73137 | 73136 | US | Pears, white rocks, gray slate and lime juice show on the nose of this appellation blend from the iconic Santa Rosa Road winery. Similar flavors also show on the palate, primarily a grippy chalk, more lime and a Meyer lemon pith element, with the faintest hint of struck match in the background. | | 90 | 32 | California | Sta. Rita Hills | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Sanford 2012 Chardonnay (Sta. Rita Hills) | Chardonnay | Sanford |
| 73138 | 73137 | US | Deep purple fruits, black sage, big cherry and woody spices arise from this wine by Adam Lee, who recently sold to Jackson Family Wines but will remain in charge. The palate shows crushed clove and allspice, licorice, graphite and more dark fruit flavors. | | 90 | 33 | California | Santa Lucia Highlands | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Siduri 2013 Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands) | Pinot Noir | Siduri |
| 73139 | 73138 | US | Aged in neutral French oak with partial malolactic fermentation, this vineyard-designated wine offers aromas of almond, mineral, green apple and spice. It's lighter in style, texture-driven with a good sense of balance throughout. | The Enchantress Chardonnay French Creek Vineyard | 90 | 28 | Washington | Yakima Valley | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Sleight of Hand 2013 The Enchantress Chardonnay French Creek Vineyard Chardonnay (Yakima Valley) | Chardonnay | Sleight of Hand |
| 73140 | 73139 | US | Following in the footsteps of the Evolution White, this nonvintage blend is labeled by edition, as the mix of grapes does change from release to release. Here the base wine is Syrah, amended with a paintbox of both red and white grapes. It's aromatic and unique, silky smooth and loaded with pretty plum and cherry fruit. The mouthfeel is luscious, the flavors beautifully blended, and the overall quality superb. | Evolution | 90 | 15 | America | | | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Sokol Blosser NV Evolution Red (America) | Red Blend | Sokol Blosser |