| 73495 | 73494 | France | With its 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, this is a wine that is structured while marked with intense black currants. It has firm tannins and just a touch of wood. It is classic upright Bordeaux with its fine acidity and dry tannins. It will need to age, drink from 2024. | Carruades de Lafite | 94 | 160 | Bordeaux | Pauillac | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Lafite Rothschild 2014 Carruades de Lafite (Pauillac) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Lafite Rothschild |
| 73496 | 73495 | France | Ripe and richly fruity, the wine is full bodied with great acidity as well as firm tannins. It will keep for many years. Bold tannins and a fine tension between the fruit and acidity are all promising for the future. Drink this impressive wine from 2025. | | 94 | 120 | Bordeaux | Pessac-Léognan | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Pape Clément 2014 Pessac-Léognan | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Pape Clément |
| 73497 | 73496 | France | The nose is a blend of peach and earth. The palate comes with great intensity, holding against the sweetness with an exquisitely delicious streak of quinine bitterness which lends direction and precision, along with tangy lemon freshness. This creates ample tension and moreishness as well as a lip-smacking medium-sweet finish. | Steingrubler Grand Cru | 94 | 44 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Domaine Barmès-Buecher 2014 Steingrubler Grand Cru Gewurztraminer (Alsace) | Gewürztraminer | Domaine Barmès-Buecher |
| 73498 | 73497 | France | Gently perfumed hints of ripe pear almost seem to have a floral dimension. On the palate the mellow, generous and totally ripe pear fruit unfolds fully and gives glimpses of very juicy ripe, dried and baked fruit. All of this richness is countered by lemony freshness. There is an earthy textural element, and more shimmering fruit reminiscent of bottled mirabelle plums. This is generous and just off dry, with a concentrated, convincing and very moreish balanced richness. | Sonnenglanz Grand Cru | 94 | 37 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Domaine Bott-Geyl 2013 Sonnenglanz Grand Cru Pinot Gris (Alsace) | Pinot Gris | Domaine Bott-Geyl |
| 73471 | 73470 | US | Intense aromatics of plum, cherry and red currant introduce this wine. There's a whiff of pencil lead, and the bold fruit flavors capture a bit of brush and bramble along with perfect, clean ripeness. A suggestion of candle wax comes up. This is a powerful wine that continually demands your attention. | Freedom Hill Vineyard | 94 | 63 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Ken Wright 2014 Freedom Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Noir | Ken Wright |
| 73499 | 73498 | France | Lifted aromas of both tart and ripe green and yellow apples appear, alongside hints of wet pebble and faint notions of quince. On the palate, these flavors are wrapped in citrus freshness on a sprightly, lively, concentrated and wonderfully dry palate. This is full of life and finishes on a pervasive, all-encompassing zesty lemon freshness. Lovely now but will evolve majestically. Drink now through 2035. | Schlossberg Grand Cru | 94 | 44 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Domaine Bott-Geyl 2014 Schlossberg Grand Cru Riesling (Alsace) | Riesling | Domaine Bott-Geyl |
| 73472 | 73471 | US | This plump Pinot Noir uses 20% new French oak to deliver nutmeg, gingerbread spice and licorice aromas. Black cherry and raspberry round out the nose and integrate on the palate, which is hearty and rich in Christmas spice and crushed rock notes. An excellent choice for anyone seeking a full-figured Pinot. | La Encantada Vineyard | 94 | 40 | California | Sta. Rita Hills | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Mollie 2014 La Encantada Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills) | Pinot Noir | Mollie |
| 73500 | 73499 | France | Earth, apple and citrus align on the nose. The palate brings out more earthiness but also pits the notions of mellow baked apple against absolutely tart lemon freshness. Stone and earth cling constantly to these flavors and draw you in. The palate is pure and slender, totally dry and taut. The finish is of lasting lemon zest. This needs time but is full of promise. Drink 2020–2035. | Altenberg de Bergbieten Grand Cru | 94 | 33 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Domaine Roland Schmitt 2013 Altenberg de Bergbieten Grand Cru Riesling (Alsace) | Riesling | Domaine Roland Schmitt |
| 73473 | 73472 | US | This bottling from the family's smallest vineyard is as special as the three-acre site itself, offering intriguing chive blossom aromas on the nose alongside key lime and pungent honeydew. The palate is laser focused and tense with acidity and structure, showing lime pith, pink grapefruit zest and a chalky minerality reminiscent of crushed sea shell on the finish. | Monte Sereno | 94 | 36 | California | Arroyo Grande Valley | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Talley 2014 Monte Sereno Chardonnay (Arroyo Grande Valley) | Chardonnay | Talley |
| 73474 | 73473 | US | This bottling screams white earth, with a chalk- and riverstone-like minerality and clotted cream and lemon scents. That minerality carries through to the palate, where a chalky note blends with Asian pear and marshmallow. It's a study in how to present delicate flavors with pizzazz, which the Talley family has been known to do. | Oliver's Vineyard | 94 | 38 | California | Edna Valley | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Talley 2014 Oliver's Vineyard Chardonnay (Edna Valley) | Chardonnay | Talley |
| 73475 | 73474 | Spain | Ripe blackberry aromas are a touch malty and jammy, with a note of buttered pastry thrown in for good measure. This emphasizes the rich ripe extracted side of Priorat, but balance is not sacrificed. Lush dark toasty black-fruit flavors come with notes of oaky spice and bitter chocolate, while the finish is toasty blackened, deep and chunky. Drink through 2023. | Idus | 94 | 50 | Catalonia | Priorat | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Vall Llach 2012 Idus Red (Priorat) | Red Blend | Vall Llach |
| 73476 | 73475 | US | A rich, voluptuous nose gives way to crisp layers of lemon, pineapple and quince flavors in this barrel-kissed and full-bodied white. The ripeness of the fruit is brightened by stony minerality, allowing for a floral bite of apple blossom. | La Pommeraie | 94 | 48 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Benovia 2014 La Pommeraie Chardonnay (Russian River Valley) | Chardonnay | Benovia |
| 73477 | 73476 | France | An incredibly creamy notion of ripe pear rises from the glass. There are also hints of sultana. The aromatic effect is one of huge generosity. The palate, on the other hand, is taut and medium dry, corralling its richness with pleasantly bitter texture and pervading freshness. There is utter concentration, immense verve and freshness. A delicious and moreish contrast between utter precision and the abandon of generosity. The finish is long, dry and fresh. | Brand Grand Cru | 94 | 24 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Charles Sparr 2013 Brand Grand Cru Pinot Gris (Alsace) | Pinot Gris | Charles Sparr |
| 73478 | 73477 | France | Big, bold and ripe, this is a rich wine with its 82% Merlot. It is jammy while keeping its tannins and structure. Ripe and full in the mouth, the wine is firm enough to age for a long time. It is going to be generous, full and ripe. Drink from 2025. | | 94 | | Bordeaux | Pomerol | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château l'Évangile 2014 Pomerol | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château l'Évangile |
| 73479 | 73478 | France | Layers of black fruits and tight tannins set this wine on a serious road. It has the freshness of the vintage as well as the bright acidity. At the same time it is structured and dense. This second wine of Château Margaux is ripe and ethereal in its lift. Drink from 2024. | Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux | 94 | 130 | Bordeaux | Margaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Margaux 2014 Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux (Margaux) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Margaux |
| 73480 | 73479 | France | Produced by the winemaking team of Léoville las Cases, this wine comes from a separate part of the estate. The wine, with its dominance of Cabernet Sauvignon, is dense with tannins as well as dark fruit. It is firm, powerful and a very fine wine for long-term aging. Drink from 2024. | | 94 | 45 | Bordeaux | Saint-Julien | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Clos du Marquis 2014 Saint-Julien | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Clos du Marquis |
| 73481 | 73480 | France | Generosity, expressed by the scent of sun-ripened Bosc pear peel, becomes immediately apparent. The ripe and luscious pear aromatics pervade the palate with their fruity, almost floral charm. There is some residual sweetness, boosting these flavors even more, but balance is struck by shining freshness and a pear-peel texture to finish with beguiling freshness. This is textbook stuff and utterly moreish. | Furstentum Grand Cru | 94 | 37 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Domaine Bott-Geyl 2013 Furstentum Grand Cru Pinot Gris (Alsace) | Pinot Gris | Domaine Bott-Geyl |
| 73482 | 73481 | France | Hints of sultana and cooked quince reach the nose suggesting richness. The palate, however, responds with streamlined freshness, ripe fruit and depth and gives us concentration rather than richness. Tangy citrus zest frames notions of ripe apple and quince while shadows of dried fruit still haunt aromatically. The finish is clean, totally satisfying and dry. This is soaring but hearty stuff. | Langenberg | 94 | 34 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Domaine Marcel Deiss 2014 Langenberg White (Alsace) | Alsace white blend | Domaine Marcel Deiss |
| 73483 | 73482 | US | Tingly acidity complements the lush, full-bodied concentration of this estate-grown beauty. It's both soft and sensual in tone. Pine, orange peel and pomegranate notes play against the richness and add freshness to the chewy tannin. Best enjoyed 2024 through 2034. | Year of the Horse West Slope Single Vineyard | 94 | 90 | California | Carneros | Napa-Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Donum 2014 Year of the Horse West Slope Single Vineyard Pinot Noir (Carneros) | Pinot Noir | Donum |
| 73484 | 73483 | US | Meant to impart the meaning of the “true” Sonoma Coast, this bottling hails from Campbell Ranch near Annapolis. It impresses with its lush complexity: cherry grenadine and forest floor scents, with cardamom spice and a hint of orange peel. It's full-bodied and densely powerful. | The True | 94 | 50 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Holdredge 2014 The True Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) | Pinot Noir | Holdredge |
| 73485 | 73484 | France | A pure startling cherry note rises from the glass. It is flanked by notes of autumn forest, tar and dried orange rind. Evidently, there is some development and evolution here. The palate is alive and fills not only the mouth but all the senses with its alluring aromas, yet it is firmly anchored in earthier tones. The body is svelte and fresh: its fine-boned structure is as much down to fresh acidity as it is to finely flexed tannins. This is profound, lasting and delicious but also deliciously light. | Grossi Laüe Limited Edition | 94 | 55 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Hugel 2011 Grossi Laüe Limited Edition Pinot Noir (Alsace) | Pinot Noir | Hugel |
| 73486 | 73485 | US | Planted in 2006 to heirloom clones, most of them Pommard, this is a concentrated, tannic wine that needs time in bottle to develop. For now, expect rose and raspberry, with a depth of black cherry compote—flavors that are immediately inviting and richly layered. Yet, it will tell more of its story down the road. Allow it to open now or cellar through 2029. | Harper's Rest Estate Grown | 94 | 90 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Arista 2014 Harper's Rest Estate Grown Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) | Pinot Noir | Arista |
| 73487 | 73486 | France | Glorious apple freshness jumps from the glass, there is the slightest touch of honey, too. On the palate, the apple notions persist: there is fresh and baked apple, adding both crisp and mellow notes. Everything is brightened by lemony freshness on a concentrated but elegant and balanced body. Flavors last and have a long, clean and bone-dry finish. This is good enough to go the mileage. Drink now through 2030. | Schlossberg Grand Cru | 94 | 54 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Jean-Baptiste Adam 2014 Schlossberg Grand Cru Riesling (Alsace) | Riesling | Jean-Baptiste Adam |
| 73488 | 73487 | US | Deceptively light in color, yet aromatically rich, this sends up a lush mix of berries, spices, chocolate and pastry notes. It's youthful and vibrant, with clean, bright, tangy fruit that has the balance and power for excellent development in the bottle. Drink now through 2025. | Bonnie Jean Vineyard | 94 | 63 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Ken Wright 2014 Bonnie Jean Vineyard Pinot Noir | Pinot Noir | Ken Wright |
| 73489 | 73488 | US | Intense baked plum and black cherry aromas meet with vanilla, caramel and sagebrush on the nose of this bottling from one of the appellation's most coveted vineyards. The tangy, energetic and grippy palate offers crushed cranberry flavors, more black plum, gingerbread and exotic Indian spice on the finish. | Rosella's Vineyard | 94 | 54 | California | Santa Lucia Highlands | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Loring Wine Company 2015 Rosella's Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands) | Pinot Noir | Loring Wine Company |
| 73490 | 73489 | France | A herbal touch of crushed lemon balm and apple peel makes for an intriguing, inviting nose. The palate adds fresh apple notes to these subtle herb notes and remains totally juicy and lively. This seems far fresher than its six years and the herbal tinges are just the beginning of maturity. This is lovely, concentrated and spirited stuff with a whistle-clean utterly dry finish. Testaments to Riesling's longevity. | Osterberg Grand Cru | 94 | 27 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Louis Sipp 2010 Osterberg Grand Cru Riesling (Alsace) | Riesling | Louis Sipp |
| 73491 | 73490 | US | Named for Edwards' first grandchild born in this vintage year, this wine is made from fruit sourced from Meredith Estate Vineyard. Velvety smooth and perfumed, it offers piquant pepper and cardamom scents, along with intense rhubarb compote and raspberry flavors. It shows both purpose and quiet power, wrapped in violet and rose. | Cuvée August | 94 | 98 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Merry Edwards 2014 Cuvée August Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) | Pinot Noir | Merry Edwards |
| 73492 | 73491 | US | Ponzi is promoting a multi-clone winemaking approach they label “Clonal Massale.” This single vineyard example co-ferments five Dijon and 22 heritage clones of Pinot Noir—the most extensive in the country, according to the winery. Dark and lengthy, it's a sexy, complex yet subtle wine, with blackberry and black cherry fruit, a touch of soy and ample Asian spices. | Avellana | 94 | 105 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Ponzi 2014 Avellana Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Noir | Ponzi |
| 73493 | 73492 | France | Just a touch of dried pear and chamomile tisane appear on the shy nose which needs air to open. The palate already has that balm-like concentration of mature Riesling which is joined by a vein of wonderful lemon-zest freshness. Despite the absolute dryness of the palate there is ample, generous and deep-seated fruit: pear, apple and gorgeous tangerine. The finish is clean-cut and resonant. Drink now–2030. | Schoenenbourg Grand Cru | 94 | 22 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Charles Sparr 2011 Schoenenbourg Grand Cru Riesling (Alsace) | Riesling | Charles Sparr |
| 73494 | 73493 | France | This is a small, 10-acre property, owned by the Moueix family, at the heart of the Pomerol plateau. With its 30% Cabernet Franc it is perfumed and ripe, giving delicious black fruits as well as a firmer structure. The wine is set for a long aging with great potential. Drink from 2024. | | 94 | 130 | Bordeaux | Pomerol | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Hosanna 2014 Pomerol | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Hosanna |