| 105241 | 105240 | Spain | Cider and acacia aromas are subtle and inviting. This has a round yet citrusy feel along with flavors of nectarine and orange. A steady, smooth, minerally finish with just enough pulp and weight makes for a fine ending. Drink now. | | 90 | 17 | Galicia | Rías Baixas | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Nessa 2014 Albariño (Rías Baixas) | Albariño | Nessa |
| 105242 | 105241 | US | Full bodied, this is saturated with color and tannins, ripe and generous in flavor. Aromas resemble dark chocolate, blueberries and cedar shavings, while flavors run to fresh blackberry, cinnamon and clove. The texture is astringent from tannins that will stand up to rich food, and the finish is surprisingly light. | | 90 | 45 | California | Livermore Valley | Central Coast | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Occasio 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon (Livermore Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Occasio |
| 105243 | 105242 | Italy | Aromas of fleshy black-skinned fruit, kitchen spice and underbrush emerge from this blend of Merlot, Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon. The fresh palate offers mature blackberries, black currants, clove, licorice and dried herb alongside firm, fine-grained tannins. Drink 2016–2020. | Le Volte | 90 | 30 | Tuscany | Toscana | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Ornellaia 2012 Le Volte Red (Toscana) | Red Blend | Ornellaia |
| 105244 | 105243 | US | A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Malbec from high-elevation vines, this wine is medium in weight and texture, and bright in light, red fruit. The tannins are subtle upon entry, building softness and power in the glass, taking on weight amid gamy layers of black pepper and blueberry on the finish. | Stagecoach Vineyard Proprietary | 90 | 65 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Patland 2011 Stagecoach Vineyard Proprietary Red (Napa Valley) | Red Blend | Patland |
| 105245 | 105244 | US | As with most of the winery's efforts, this is 100% varietal. Mineral, citrus and wild raspberry fruit flavors dive deeply into the palate; the raspberries in particular are intensely flavorful. The penetration, elegance and power are persuasive. | | 90 | 30 | Oregon | Applegate Valley | Southern Oregon | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Plaisance Ranch 2012 Mourvèdre (Applegate Valley) | Mourvèdre | Plaisance Ranch |
| 105246 | 105245 | US | This wine boasts a lovely, creamy texture and citrusy freshness enhanced by deep concentration. Along with the citrus you'll find apple, pear and melon fruitiness. This is an irresistible summer sipper. | | 90 | 17 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Ponzi 2014 Pinot Gris (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Gris | Ponzi |
| 105247 | 105246 | US | As sure-fire as the sunrise, Ponzi's Pinot Noir Rosé is always a class act. The floral, strawberry and peppercorn aromas set your mouth watering before the first sip. There's sufficient acidity to take a bit of a chill-down in stride, and the finish, though bone dry, has ample fruit sweetness to round out the mouthfeel. | Pinot Noir | 90 | 20 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Ponzi 2014 Pinot Noir Rosé (Willamette Valley) | Rosé | Ponzi |
| 105248 | 105247 | Portugal | This is a rounded and ripe wine, with generous black fruits and a full, fruity texture. It shows balanced acidity, hints of wood and a fine integration of fruit and tannins. It can be enjoyed now, but will be better from 2016. | Reserva Tinto | 90 | 18 | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Porca de Murça 2012 Reserva Tinto Red (Douro) | Portuguese Red | Porca de Murça |
| 105249 | 105248 | Chile | Lightly roasted, leathery berry aromas are oaky but not overly woody or resiny. A dense, concentrated palate is creamy but appropriate in feel, while flavors of black cherry, cassis, baking spices, vanilla and caramel end in a lasting swirl of licorice, nutmeg and cocoa powder flavors. | The Blend | 90 | 20 | Colchagua Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Primus 2013 The Blend Red (Colchagua Valley) | Red Blend | Primus |
| 105250 | 105249 | Germany | Nuances of bramble and grain lend earthy complexity to this otherwise deeply fruity Riesling. Lemon-lime acidity pierces the midpalate, cutting through layers of ripe yellow-cherry and even berry flavors. The finish is lip smackingly sweet. Drink now. | Wehlener Sonnenuhr Kabinett Grosse Lage | 90 | 26 | Mosel | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | S.A. Prüm 2012 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Kabinett Grosse Lage Riesling (Mosel) | Riesling | S.A. Prüm |
| 105251 | 105250 | US | Wet stone and a chalky underbelly of crisp, clean and low-oaked fruit entices in this food-friendly wine, elegant in lemon, lime and green apple. Juicy and well-rounded, it's an easily enjoyable wine at a fair price that will please a range of palates. | | 90 | 25 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Schug 2013 Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast) | Chardonnay | Schug |
| 105252 | 105251 | US | This big, hearty, full-bodied wine was made from 75% Zinfandel. It has spicy, oaky aromas, generous dark plum and cherry flavors and plenty of grip from tannins and acidity to wrap around all that flavor. It feels quite full bodied, dense but smooth in texture, and well-balanced for a wine with this much concentration. | | 90 | 15 | California | Lodi | Central Valley | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Tranzind 2012 Red (Lodi) | Red Blend | Tranzind |
| 105253 | 105252 | US | Merlot (57%) takes the lead on this lighter-colored wine that offers raspberries, cherries, herbs and woodspice. The fruit flavors are fresh and elegant, with lightly chalky tannins. | Entwined | 88 | 34 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Pondera 2011 Entwined Red (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Pondera |
| 105254 | 105253 | US | This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec offers reserved aromas of green herbs, mineral and dusty chocolate. It's elegant and filled with juicy cherry flavors. | SVS Number One Conner Lee Vineyard | 88 | 45 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Pondera 2011 SVS Number One Conner Lee Vineyard Red (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Pondera |
| 105255 | 105254 | France | With its dusty tannins, this is a structured wine first, a more fruity wine second. It has density, juicy acidity and hints of blueberry and black currant fruits. It's typical of 2011 at this stage, still very firm and tannic. Give it until 2017. | Pavillon la Tourelle | 88 | | Bordeaux | Haut-Médoc | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Producta Vignobles 2011 Pavillon la Tourelle (Haut-Médoc) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Producta Vignobles |
| 105256 | 105255 | US | A field-inspired blend of 80% Zinfandel with 12% Carignane and 12% Petite Sirah, this wine holds red jammy fruit at its core. Medium to full-bodied in weight, it has fine tannins that give silkiness to offset the wine's sizable power. | Teldeschi Vineyard | 88 | 35 | California | Dry Creek Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Ravenswood 2012 Teldeschi Vineyard Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley) | Zinfandel | Ravenswood |
| 105257 | 105256 | US | Delicate whiffs of cardamom and clove lend alluring spice to this intensely apple-toned wine. While richly rounded, almost plump, in mouthfeel, it's dry in style with racy lemon-lime acidity. | Dry | 88 | 16 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Rooster Hill 2013 Dry Riesling (Finger Lakes) | Riesling | Rooster Hill |
| 105258 | 105257 | Italy | Made with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot, this presents a subdued nose of dried blueberries, leather, espresso, oak and a whiff of exotic spices. On the palate, lithe tannins balance out blackberry, graphite and licorice flavors. Drink through 2016. Alliance Beverage, Terravino. | Villa Donoratico | 88 | 28 | Tuscany | Bolgheri | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Tenuta Argentiera 2011 Villa Donoratico (Bolgheri) | Red Blend | Tenuta Argentiera |
| 105259 | 105258 | Spain | Blackberry and dark plum aromas are solid but not overly rich or oaky. In the mouth, this Tempranillo is juicy, flush and friendly in feel. Blackberry and plum flavors are big and loud, but also clean. Notes of licorice and herbs work their way onto a hard-driving finish. | | 88 | 20 | Northern Spain | Ribera del Duero | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Tineta Avante 2011 Ribera del Duero | Tinto Fino | Tineta Avante |
| 105260 | 105259 | US | Full bodied and bodacious, this is coyly suggestive at first in lemon and ripe pear. From the first come-hither notes, it's full steam ahead in vanilla and a huge expression of sweet oak. | Thornton Vineyard | 88 | 35 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Acacia 2012 Thornton Vineyard Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast) | Chardonnay | Acacia |
| 105261 | 105260 | US | Musky rose petal and potpourri aromas perfume this elegant, full-bodied Gewürztraminer. It's not intensely concentrated on the palate, but fresh peach and tangerine flavors are brisk, bright and enjoyable. | | 88 | 17 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Anthony Road 2013 Gewurztraminer (Finger Lakes) | Gewürztraminer | Anthony Road |
| 105262 | 105261 | France | Fresh-fruited and well balanced, this has firm tannins that are already well integrated into the black currant flavors and acidity. Solid and structured, it will develop well. The aftertaste brings out the acidity. | Château Tour Blanche | 88 | 29 | Bordeaux | Médoc | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Bernard Magrez 2012 Château Tour Blanche (Médoc) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Bernard Magrez |
| 105263 | 105262 | US | Boosted with 4% Tempranillo, 3% Petite Sirah and 3% Tannat, this Zin comes from a 100-year-old Mendocino clone, and shows ripe strawberry syrup, campfire smoke and anise on the nose. The palate is dominated by smoke, with just touch of red fruits, tannins and tartness keeping it lively. | | 88 | 40 | California | Santa Ynez Valley | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Bridlewood 2012 Zinfandel (Santa Ynez Valley) | Zinfandel | Bridlewood |
| 105264 | 105263 | US | This appealing wine offers aromas of blueberry and huckleberry, and drinks like a vinous piece of blueberry pie. It's a bit one-note but it hits that note hard and well. | Coyote Canyon Vineyard | 88 | 34 | Washington | Horse Heaven Hills | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Burnt Bridge 2012 Coyote Canyon Vineyard Syrah (Horse Heaven Hills) | Syrah | Burnt Bridge |
| 105265 | 105264 | Italy | Pretty aromas convey rose, wild red berry, savory herb and a hint of baking spice. The palate opens with wild cherry, black raspberry, clove and sage but drops off quickly on the midpalate. It's already accessible, with fine-grained tannins and bright acidity. | | 88 | 55 | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Camigliano 2010 Brunello di Montalcino | Sangiovese | Camigliano |
| 105266 | 105265 | France | New wood and stalky fruit have combined well in this wine that is well on the way to being balanced and rich. The dry edge of tannins has smoothed well, giving a luscious wine that will develop quickly. Drink from 2017. | | 88 | | Bordeaux | Graves | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château de Portets 2012 Graves | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château de Portets |
| 105267 | 105266 | US | Tart lemon and green apple make this a refreshing quaff, followed by creamy, weightier overtones of papaya and pear. Well-integrated and enjoyable, it has tannin presence and structure, finishing with a backbeat of fennel. | | 88 | 24 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Rutherford Hill 2013 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Rutherford Hill |
| 105268 | 105267 | US | Seared pineapple and warm brioche aromas show strongly on this examination of one clone from the small but solid Monterey County appellation. Tropical elements of guava skin mix with sea salt and bright acidity on the refreshing palate. | Dijon Clone | 88 | 25 | California | Arroyo Seco | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Scott Family 2013 Dijon Clone Chardonnay (Arroyo Seco) | Chardonnay | Scott Family |
| 105269 | 105268 | US | This blend of 53% Zinfandel, 26% Petite Sirah and 21% Syrah shows grape candy and roasted beef crust on the nose. The flavors are dark with creosote, licorice and dark chocolate, proving to be a heavy, thick wine that's balanced by plum-skin tannins. | Night Watch | 88 | 50 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Sextant 2012 Night Watch Red (Paso Robles) | Red Blend | Sextant |
| 105270 | 105269 | US | While forward, plump red-cherry and strawberry notes are buoyant, a deep vein of granite and minerals adds gravitas and complexity to this elegant wine. Fresh cranberry acidity drives a swift finish. | | 88 | 22 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Silver Thread 2013 Pinot Noir (Finger Lakes) | Pinot Noir | Silver Thread |