| 73141 | 73140 | Austria | Despite the lightness of body, this lemon- and pear-scented wine offers both texture and zest. Sleek, slender refreshment, it delivers a lot of citrus zip and cleansing length. | Messwein | 90 | 18 | Kremstal | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Stift Göttweig 2014 Messwein Grüner Veltliner (Kremstal) | Grüner Veltliner | Stift Göttweig |
| 73142 | 73141 | US | Redolent of dried cherries and violets, granite and slate, this late-release Merlot is already dropping elegant hints of its maturity. Concentrated with crisp black cherry flavor, it balances lavish texture alongside brisk acidity and minerality. The finish is long and meandering. It's delicious now, but sure to improve further from 2020 on. | | 90 | 44 | New York | Long Island | Long Island | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | The Grapes of Roth 2010 Merlot (Long Island) | Merlot | The Grapes of Roth |
| 73143 | 73142 | Italy | This Barbera shows elegance and harmony with ripe berry notes that are offset by wood spice and mineral notes. The extraction is thick and dense and the wine yields a plush, smooth texture in the mouth with bitter berry nuances on the close. | Rive | 91 | 27 | Piedmont | Barbera d'Asti Superiore | | | | Araldica 2007 Rive (Barbera d'Asti Superiore) | Barbera | Araldica |
| 73144 | 73143 | US | Stillwater Creek, Conner Lee and Bacchus vineyards provided the fruit for this young, sappy and rich Syrah. It captures the varietal character of the grape, especially as expressed in Washington State. Inviting aromas of berries and chocolate, bright and fresh, lead into brambly red fruits, umami-soaked mushrooms and moist earth. | | 91 | 20 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Arbor Crest 2008 Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Syrah | Arbor Crest |
| 73145 | 73144 | Italy | Here's a dense and thickly extracted Barbera from the excellent 2007 vintage with a brooding, black appearance and aromas of smoke, black fruit, cassis and leather. The oak elements you taste at the very end still need to integrate within the overall flavors of this wine. Give it two more years. | La Crena | 91 | 45 | Piedmont | Barbera d'Asti Superiore Nizza | | | | Vietti 2007 La Crena (Barbera d'Asti Superiore Nizza) | Barbera | Vietti |
| 73146 | 73145 | Italy | The fullness and intensity of the aromas here tell you that this is not your standard, easy-drinking Barbera. On the contrary, Sei Vigne Insynthesis is a well-crafted expression that shows quality of fruit and modern wine-making (with soft tones of vanilla and spice) woven throughout. | Sei Vigne Insynthesis | 91 | 70 | Piedmont | Barbera d'Asti Superiore | | | | Vinchio-Vaglio Serra 2004 Sei Vigne Insynthesis (Barbera d'Asti Superiore) | Barbera | Vinchio-Vaglio Serra |
| 73147 | 73146 | US | Rich in cherry and raspberry pie filling flavors, with red currant, cola and exotic pomegranate notes and a super-spicy finish. Bone dry, this Pinot shows the classy elegance of its vineyard source. On the downside is very tart acidity, as if the wine contained a big squirt of lime juice. Hard to tell where it's going, if anywhere, but nice after decanting with a grilled steak. | Sanford & Benedict | 91 | 54 | California | Sta. Rita Hills | Central Coast | | | Roessler 2008 Sanford & Benedict Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills) | Pinot Noir | Roessler |
| 73148 | 73147 | US | Dark and smoky, earthy and compact, this textbook Cabernet Sauvignon shows muscle and steel at its core. Though tannic and still encased in a bit of a hard shell, it already displays beautifully defined varietal character, and it doesn't shy away from the herbal side of the grape. | | 91 | 32 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Tamarack Cellars 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Tamarack Cellars |
| 73149 | 73148 | France | As befits a Bandol, this rosé has a good depth of flavor, rich and smoothly textured with acidity integrated into a serious and complex wine. The structure and acidity suggest a wine that could age for 2–3 years. | Château Romassan | 91 | 43 | Provence | Bandol | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaines Ott 2009 Château Romassan Rosé (Bandol) | Rosé | Domaines Ott |
| 73150 | 73149 | Italy | This is a soft and succulent Barbera d'Alba with soft oak notes followed by bright fruit, black cherry and red currants. There's crisp, acidic fruit here followed by the softness and finesse supplied by the supple oak element. | Papagena | 91 | | Piedmont | Barbera d'Alba Superiore | | | | Fontanafredda 2007 Papagena (Barbera d'Alba Superiore) | Barbera | Fontanafredda |
| 73151 | 73150 | Australia | Fully mature, this mouthfilling, supple Shiraz shows off Clare's savory side, beginning with beefy notes of bouillon and soy, then adding leather coffee and black olive to the mix. The long finish gracefully blends sweet and savory, then adds a dusting of fine tannins to keep everything in place. Drink now–2015. | St. Andrews | 91 | 60 | South Australia | Clare Valley | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Wakefield 2002 St. Andrews Shiraz (Clare Valley) | Shiraz | Wakefield |
| 73152 | 73151 | Italy | This is a fantastic Barbera d'Asti Superiore with a plush, soft, velvety feel and loads of intensity that peels back into layers of fresh blackberry, cherry, spice, chocolate, leather and exotic spice. This wine carries the banner high for all the Barbera producers now experimenting with a more modern style. | Alfiera | 91 | 60 | Piedmont | Barbera d'Asti Superiore | | | | Marchesi Alfieri 2007 Alfiera (Barbera d'Asti Superiore) | Barbera | Marchesi Alfieri |
| 73153 | 73152 | US | Shows a distinguished structure and mouthfeel proving that Dry Creek Cabs are really moving forward. Quite different from Napa in the briary, brambly, wild berry flavors, almost like Zinfandel, and the brisk tannins. This food-friendly wine will perform well on a restaurant wine list. | Estate Grown | 91 | 35 | California | Dry Creek Valley | Sonoma | | | Mounts 2007 Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon (Dry Creek Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mounts |
| 73154 | 73153 | South Africa | With 16 months spent in 100% new French oak, this is a powerhouse of a wine. At first a bit overripe on the nose with notes of berry jam, kirsch, cigar box spice and a hint of smoke, the mouth shows similar concentrated dark fruit flavors but is lifted by supporting acidity, aggressive tannins and a tight structure. Dark chocolate-covered roasted espresso beans flood the long finish, and while the wine is good now, with five-plus years in the cellar it will be stellar. | Ronnie Melck A Tribute | 91 | 60 | Simonsberg-Stellenbosch | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Muratie 2006 Ronnie Melck A Tribute Shiraz (Simonsberg-Stellenbosch) | Shiraz | Muratie |
| 73155 | 73154 | Australia | A rich, amply endowed Clare Riesling, with potent lime aromas accented by touches of petrol, plenty of flavor intensity and a long finish composed of citrus and spice. Hints of baked apple and petrol suggest it may not be the longest-lived Riesling, but it's delicious now and should be good for another five years or so. | Polish Hill River | 91 | 26 | South Australia | Clare Valley | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Pauletts 2008 Polish Hill River Riesling (Clare Valley) | Riesling | Pauletts |
| 73156 | 73155 | New Zealand | A terrific example of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, the 2009 Swamp Block features ripe melon and nectarine fruit, balanced by hints of garden greens, such as tomato leaf and bell pepper. It's plump and succulent on the palate, with a long, slightly honeyed finish. | Pioneer Block 2 Swamp Block | 91 | 24 | Marlborough | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Saint Clair 2009 Pioneer Block 2 Swamp Block Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough) | Sauvignon Blanc | Saint Clair |
| 73157 | 73156 | US | This vintage has the Tsutakawa artist label. Nicely crafted and in good proportion, it's a supple wine with plenty of powerful cassis fruit, backed with licorice. Compact and concentrated, with generous barrel toast, butterfat and smoke. | | 91 | 35 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | àMaurice 2006 Red (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Red Blend | àMaurice |
| 73158 | 73157 | US | A beautifully drinkable Merlot. It's softly tannic and quite dry, with a polish of smoky oak that frames deep, ripe flavors of blackberries, cherries, currants and exotic spices. Very nice now and for the next 3–4 years. | Pocai Vineyard Estate Grown | 91 | 24 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Ballentine 2006 Pocai Vineyard Estate Grown Merlot (Napa Valley) | Merlot | Ballentine |
| 73159 | 73158 | Italy | Rich and densely extracted, this modern expression of Barbera d'Asti Superiore from the Nizza subzone offers enormous richness, power and intensity. The wine is smooth and velvety in the mouth with bright cherry and cassis flavors on the close. | La Vigna dell'Angelo | 91 | | Piedmont | Barbera d'Asti Superiore Nizza | | | | Cascina La Barbatella 2007 La Vigna dell'Angelo (Barbera d'Asti Superiore Nizza) | Barbera | Cascina La Barbatella |
| 73160 | 73159 | France | There is a solid amount of wood here, but the fruit has weight enough for it. The tannins are dark, brooding in character, but they also support ripe and juicy fruits. With its dusty texture, this wine could certainly be aged for several years. | | 91 | 13 | Southwest France | Madiran | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Peyros 2005 Tannat-Cabernet (Madiran) | Tannat-Cabernet | Château Peyros |
| 73161 | 73160 | US | A beautiful and compelling Sauvignon Blanc that gives the acidity and citrusy brightness you want in the variety, but contains extra layers of complexity. Offers waves of fresh green grass, Meyer lemon, sweet lime and mineral flavors that don't appear to have any oak. Brilliant with crab cakes, toasted sourdough bread with goat cheese, or on its own as a cocktail sipper. | | 91 | 18 | California | Rutherford | Napa | | | Long Meadow Ranch 2009 Sauvignon Blanc (Rutherford) | Sauvignon Blanc | Long Meadow Ranch |
| 73162 | 73161 | Italy | Here is a well crafted and plush Barbera with equal measures of fruit intensity and spicy oak tones of vanilla, smoke and tobacco, The wine is soft and velvety with a long chewy finish. Pair it with spicy lamb curry stewed in coconut milk. | Costamiòle | 91 | 50 | Piedmont | Barbera d'Asti Superiore Nizza | | | | Prunotto 2007 Costamiòle (Barbera d'Asti Superiore Nizza) | Barbera | Prunotto |
| 73163 | 73162 | France | There is an undoubtedly fragrant but somehow veiled nose of dried orange peel. The palate opens up fully into the comforting aromas of baked Bramley apples, highlighted by lots of lemon freshness. The concentrated midpalate has depth but no heaviness and is at its delicious, intense peak now, still full of glowing fruit. | Kastelberg Grand Cru | 93 | 68 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Domaine Gresser 2011 Kastelberg Grand Cru Riesling (Alsace) | Riesling | Domaine Gresser |
| 73164 | 73163 | France | Very pure notes of freshly cut, tart but ripe apples fill the nose, but there is also a slight perfume of fir forest and lemon zest. The palate is ripe and shows a dry but nonetheless lusciously ripe core, all straightened and brightened by fresh, lemony acidity. This has both balance and drama and is a joy to drink. | Steinert Grand Cru | 93 | 32 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Domaine Rieflé-Landmann 2014 Steinert Grand Cru Riesling (Alsace) | Riesling | Domaine Rieflé-Landmann |
| 73165 | 73164 | France | A rather earthy pull envelopes the fruit: both of dried apple and fresh, ripe pear. The palate adds a honeyed tone to this and a fluid richness that glides like silk across the palate. All is fringed with pleasantly bitter hints of crushed apple seeds, creating appetizing tension between sweet and bitter poles. This really holds your attention. | Clos Saint-Théobald Rangen Grand Cru | 93 | 53 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Domaine Schoffit 2011 Clos Saint-Théobald Rangen Grand Cru Pinot Gris (Alsace) | Pinot Gris | Domaine Schoffit |
| 73166 | 73165 | US | A block selection, barrel-fermented and aged in French oak, this brings rich scents of spice, toast and white pepper, and tight, compact tree fruits. As it airs, flavors of buttered nuts come up, leading to a long and delicious finish. Drink 2018–2028. | Clos du Soleil Vineyard | 93 | 75 | Oregon | Dundee Hills | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Domaine Serene 2013 Clos du Soleil Vineyard Chardonnay (Dundee Hills) | Chardonnay | Domaine Serene |
| 73167 | 73166 | Portugal | This is a rich, concentrated while also fruity wine. With its solid tannins that are finely integrated into the rich, black plum fruit flavors, it is already a very fine wine and presently drinkable; however, another year would not hurt, so best to savor this dense blend of Alicante Bouschet, Petit Verdot and Syrah after 2017. | Grande Reserva | 93 | 45 | Alentejano | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Dona Maria-Júlio Bastos 2010 Grande Reserva Red (Alentejano) | Portuguese Red | Dona Maria-Júlio Bastos |
| 73168 | 73167 | US | Floral scents spring from the glass, followed by a graceful mix of flavors: rose petals, pomegranate and red berries. This elegant wine seduces as it winds through a long finish, with a creamy lick of caramel to finish up. | Roserock Vineyard | 93 | 50 | Oregon | Eola-Amity Hills | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Expression 44° 2013 Roserock Vineyard Pinot Noir (Eola-Amity Hills) | Pinot Noir | Expression 44° |
| 73169 | 73168 | US | Packed with fruit and tannins in almost equal measure, this robust but not heavy wine has a layered texture, bright flavors and a sense of depth and structure that indicate it will improve with time. It offers plenty of red cherry and raspberry flavors, and flashes of smoky oak that are well interlaced. Best after 2019. | Ferrington Vineyard | 93 | 65 | California | Anderson Valley | | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | FEL 2013 Ferrington Vineyard Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley) | Pinot Noir | FEL |
| 73170 | 73169 | Spain | The pride of Peique, this warm-vintage Bierzo is power-charged on the nose, with smoky, woody aromas of baked berry fruits. Layered, intense, chewy and integrated on the palate, this Mencía tastes like licorice and baking spices blended with black cherry and plum. The finish is dark and full, but lively. Drink through 2021. | Luis Peique | 93 | 100 | Northern Spain | Bierzo | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Peique 2009 Luis Peique Mencía (Bierzo) | Mencía | Peique |