| 105511 | 105510 | US | Front-loaded with cherries, violets, red currants and mocha, this Merlot isn't just about flavor. It also has depth and length, in other words a complexity that lifts it above the average. It's already throwing some sediment, suggesting that even a year or two in the bottle will help it mellow. | Estate Grown | 88 | 42 | California | Oak Knoll District | Napa | | | Materra Cunat Family Vineyards 2010 Estate Grown Merlot (Oak Knoll District) | Merlot | Materra Cunat Family Vineyards |
| 105512 | 105511 | US | Excellent fruit sources (Conner Lee and Boushey vineyards) provide the highlights here. Dense, dark, toasty and flavorful, this is loaded with ripe blackberry, black cherry and fig flavors. Good concentration and power throughout. | | 88 | 39 | Washington | Washington | Washington Other | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Red Sky 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon-Malbec (Washington) | Cabernet Sauvignon-Malbec | Red Sky |
| 105513 | 105512 | US | This young red blend marries sweet raspberry and blueberry fruit to peppery, drying tannins. It's drinking well already, and should continue to over the next 3–5 years. | | 88 | 23 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Savage Grace 2012 Syrah-Grenache (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Syrah-Grenache | Savage Grace |
| 105514 | 105513 | US | Syrah is the best of the Script & Seal offerings, showing sharp-toned flavors of cassis, licorice, tobacco and ultra-dark chocolate. | | 88 | 15 | Washington | Washington | Washington Other | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Script & Seal 2010 Syrah (Washington) | Syrah | Script & Seal |
| 105515 | 105514 | US | Well-priced from estate-grown vineyards, Shannon Ridge's Chardonnay is smooth in lemon, ripe apple and pear, and easygoing and clean with a finish of pineapple and vanilla oak. A great go-to wine for white wine lovers. | High Elevation Collection | 88 | 15 | California | Lake County | | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Shannon Ridge 2012 High Elevation Collection Chardonnay (Lake County) | Chardonnay | Shannon Ridge |
| 105516 | 105515 | US | Any poultry or veal entrée that's slightly sweet and spicy will love this Viognier. Entirely unoaked so that only the fruit stars, it features powerful flavors of Asian pears, tangerines, green apples and honeysuckle, brightened with a squeeze of lime acidity. Although it will pair with a huge range of foods, General Tso's Chicken comes to mind as ideal. | Paragon Vineyard | 88 | 17 | California | Edna Valley | Central Coast | | | Tangent 2012 Paragon Vineyard Viognier (Edna Valley) | Viognier | Tangent |
| 105517 | 105516 | US | Hailing from Underwood Mountain, this is cool climate Riesling made in a warm vintage with notes of lime, guava and mineral. It has a healthy amount of residual sugar (37 g/L) but the acid (8.4g/L) creates a pleasing sense of tension and makes it seemingly drier. | Reminiscence | 88 | 18 | Washington | Columbia Gorge (WA) | Washington Other | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Ancestry 2012 Reminiscence Riesling (Columbia Gorge (WA)) | Riesling | Ancestry |
| 105518 | 105517 | US | Two thirds Boushey Vineyard, and one third Red Willow, this pure Sauvignon Blanc has not yet completely knit itself together. There's a solid core of clean and tangy ripe lemon, citrus and pineapple fruit. The finish is where it lacks some focus, and may benefit from another year or two of bottle age. | Oliane | 88 | 25 | Washington | Yakima Valley | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Avennia 2012 Oliane Sauvignon Blanc (Yakima Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Avennia |
| 105519 | 105518 | US | Taste this wine blind, and you'd never guess it was unoaked. It has delicious and savory notes of buttered toast and vanilla. The wine is huge in tangerines, golden mangoes, Meyer lemons and ripe peaches, brightened with crisp acidity. | Teresa's Unoaked Estate | 88 | 20 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | | | Balletto 2012 Teresa's Unoaked Estate Chardonnay (Russian River Valley) | Chardonnay | Balletto |
| 105520 | 105519 | Argentina | he bouquet smells jammy and not that exciting. In the mouth, freshness takes over, but the acidity is hard. Flavors of wild berry are spicy and continue into the finish, with oak making itself known. | J. Alberto Single Vineyard | 88 | 52 | Other | Río Negro Valley | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bodega Noemía de Patagonia 2012 J. Alberto Single Vineyard Malbec (Río Negro Valley) | Malbec | Bodega Noemía de Patagonia |
| 105521 | 105520 | Argentina | Rooty aromas are ripe on one hand and lighty herbal on the other. This feels focused and crisp, with good structure and tannins in front of raspberry and cassis flavors. For the most part this is on the money, even with a finish that's flat in feel and earthy in flavor. The blend is 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Malbec. | Chúcaro | 88 | 12 | Other | Patagonia | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bodega Patritti 2010 Chúcaro Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot (Patagonia) | Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot | Bodega Patritti |
| 105522 | 105521 | France | The nose is shy and merely hints at lemon zestiness. The palate also opens with lemon zest but in a very concentrated full-on fashion with a citrus blast. There is a softer touch of orange and tangerine, too. The freshness is bundled and has ample drive and energy. This certainly is juicy, citrus fresh and off dry. The finish is whistle-clean and very refreshing. | The Furst Vorbourg Grand Cru | 92 | 25 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Dopff Au Moulin 2015 The Furst Vorbourg Grand Cru Riesling (Alsace) | Riesling | Dopff Au Moulin |
| 105523 | 105522 | Italy | Made with dried Garganega grapes, this opens with heady aromas of passion fruit, dried nectarine slices and candied lemon. Concentrated and juicy, the delicious palate doles out peach jam, acacia honey and pastry alongside bright acidity that adds freshness. | Col Foscarin | 92 | 36 | Veneto | Recioto di Soave Classico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Gini 2011 Col Foscarin (Recioto di Soave Classico) | Garganega | Gini |
| 105524 | 105523 | England | Smooth hints of apricot and vanilla immediately give the nose an impression of richness and generosity. The palate also has a creaminess and sonorous layers of gentle apple and stone fruit, mingling with notions of sponge cake. But this stays on the svelte side, brightened by a lightning flash of brisk crispness. It combines freshness and mellowness, showing what reserve wines can do to a delicious blend. The finish is dry, pure and delicious. | Classic Reserve | 92 | 45 | England | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Hattingley Valley Wines NV Classic Reserve Sparkling (England) | Sparkling Blend | Hattingley Valley Wines |
| 105525 | 105524 | US | This rich, mouth-filling wine starts with almost-sweet floral, plummy, oaky aromas, building toward ripe cherry, strawberry and black plum flavors and a smooth texture. Everything, from its deep color to its lingering finish, suggests a bold personality. | Outland Ridge | 92 | 35 | California | Anderson Valley | | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Jackson Estate 2014 Outland Ridge Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley) | Pinot Noir | Jackson Estate |
| 105526 | 105525 | US | Sophisticated and complex, this brings well-structured layers of citrus juice, flesh and rind. It offers a delicate herbal touch and a lingering finish. As the wine evolves in the glass, a tasty hint of honeysuckle emerges. | Domaine | 92 | 29 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | King Estate 2016 Domaine Pinot Gris (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Gris | King Estate |
| 105527 | 105526 | France | Luscious stone-fruit notes on the nose suggest ripeness and opulence. The palate speaks with that same generous fruit but holds a tight fresh grip that unites mirabelle, crisp green apple, bright citrus and yeasty richness. This is a beautifully balanced expressive wine with fine creamy fizz that is lovely now but will also reward laying down. The finish is long and deliciously dry and fresh. Drink 2017–2022. | Trois Châteaux Brut | 92 | 29 | Alsace | Crémant d'Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Kuentz-Bas NV Trois Châteaux Brut Sparkling (Crémant d'Alsace) | Sparkling Blend | Kuentz-Bas |
| 105528 | 105527 | France | This producer's signature grape is Chardonnay and this Champagne with its tight, nervy and mineral character is a fitting emblem. It is crisp, with green-apple fruit and lively acidity. Underneath there is a structure that will allow the bottling to age further. Drink from 2018. | Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut | 92 | 60 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Le Brun de Neuville NV Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Chardonnay (Champagne) | Chardonnay | Le Brun de Neuville |
| 105529 | 105528 | US | Concentrated and rich in flavor and creamy in texture, this wine has a big profile without seeming overtly fruity or oaky. The mouthfeel is lush, broad and quietly powerful, while subtle pear and marzipan flavors coat the palate and linger on the finish. It makes a grand impression and is “meaty” enough to serve with poultry or even beef. Winemaker Tracy Hart used no oak or stainless steel, fermenting and aging the wine in food-grade polyethylene FlexTanks. | Estate | 92 | 23 | California | Fiddletown | Sierra Foothills | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Le Mulet Rouge 2016 Estate Viognier (Fiddletown) | Viognier | Le Mulet Rouge |
| 105530 | 105529 | France | As part of a range of wines that are based on specific parcels of vines, this wine has also been partially wood fermented. Its richness and the touches of spice and toastiness give the wine a ripe rounded character. However, it is dry, crisply textured with a touch of tannin to give it structure. Drink now. | Blanc de Pinot Noir Brut | 92 | 52 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Mailly Grand Cru NV Blanc de Pinot Noir Brut Pinot Noir (Champagne) | Pinot Noir | Mailly Grand Cru |
| 105531 | 105530 | Austria | A touch of ripe yellow apple plays on the nose and carries appetizingly onto the palate. The body is light, adding a lemony streak of freshness to the apple fruit while creamy fizz disperses these flavors across the wine. Subtle autolytic notes suggest lemony sponge cake. It finishes dry. | Brut Reserve | 92 | 48 | Niederösterreich | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Malat 2013 Brut Reserve Sparkling (Niederösterreich) | Sparkling Blend | Malat |
| 105532 | 105531 | US | This blend of 48% Grenache Blanc, 14% Roussanne, 14% Viognier, 12% Marsanne and 12% Vermentino is one of the best and zippiest white Rhône-inspired blends on the market right now. Its clean nose offers key lime, grapefruit pith and gunpowder tea aromas. The palate is grippy and fresh, with zesty lime skin and the slight bubblegum flavors. | M5 | 92 | 21 | California | Santa Barbara County | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Margerum 2016 M5 White (Santa Barbara County) | Rhône-style White Blend | Margerum |
| 105533 | 105532 | South Africa | This blend of 45% Cabernet Franc, 18% Malbec, 17% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot and 7% Petit Verdot opens with attractive green, herbal notes of peppercorn, laurel, blackcurrant leaf and plum skin. Smooth at first, with ripe plum and berry flavors on the palate, the fine tannins offer a pronounced yet dusty grip throughout the long, dry finish. It's a well-balanced wine that should continue to gain complexity through 2022. | MR de Compostella | 92 | 85 | Stellenbosch | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Mvemve Raats 2014 MR de Compostella Red (Stellenbosch) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Mvemve Raats |
| 105534 | 105533 | Italy | Creamy and delicious, this elegant off-dry sparkler doles out layers of sweet white peach, yellow apple, pear and a tangy note of candied lemon drop. A silky perlage gives it a smooth polished texture while bright acidity lifts the rich flavors. | | 92 | | Veneto | Prosecco Superiore di Cartizze | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Nino Franco 2016 Prosecco Superiore di Cartizze | Glera | Nino Franco |
| 105535 | 105534 | Canada | Lush and lovely, this sweet treat is an outstanding example of the variety made as an icewine. Loaded with apricot, tangerine, peach and honey, it compensates for its sweetness with balancing acidity. One 375 ml bottle will easily serve four for dessert. | Red Leaf | 92 | 31 | Ontario | Niagara-On-The-Lake | | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Pillitteri 2013 Red Leaf Vidal (Niagara-On-The-Lake) | Vidal | Pillitteri |
| 105536 | 105535 | New Zealand | This biodynamic blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Bendigo draws you in with attractive notes of ripe red apple, pressed yellow flowers, butter, and copper penny. It hooks you on the palate with a chalky texture, tingly acidity, and long, lingering finish. Complex and food friendly yet ultra drinkable. | Brut Méthode Traditionnelle | 92 | 30 | Central Otago | | | | | Quartz Reef NV Brut Méthode Traditionnelle Sparkling (Central Otago) | Sparkling Blend | Quartz Reef |
| 105537 | 105536 | US | Dusty and tannic, this is a solid value for its quality—a wine of freshness and grip that offers complexity and approachability in equal measure. Black-cherry and black -pepper flavors highlight the palate. | Reserve Selection | 92 | 40 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Raymond 2014 Reserve Selection Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Raymond |
| 105538 | 105537 | Austria | A fresh lemon nose almost has a touch of herb or grass. The palate rounds this out with a balance of ripe lemon and stone-fruit freshness, while the light and creamy body offers beautifully fine fizz. A dry aftertaste has the tart freshness of green apples. The wine has an elegant, dry apéritif style with wonderful length. | Brut Réserve | 92 | 30 | Niederösterreich | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Schloss Gobelsburg NV Brut Réserve Sparkling (Niederösterreich) | Sparkling Blend | Schloss Gobelsburg |
| 105539 | 105538 | US | Deep black plum and black cherry flavors lend fruit concentration to this full-bodied and mouth-filling wine from a tiny hilltop appellation in Mendocino County. Its dark fruit flavors are quite ripe but not sweet, and a good wrapping of fine-grained tannins supports the richness very well. | Weir Vineyard Méthode Ancienne | 92 | 85 | California | Yorkville Highlands | North Coast | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Talisman 2014 Weir Vineyard Méthode Ancienne Pinot Noir (Yorkville Highlands) | Pinot Noir | Talisman |
| 105540 | 105539 | France | Scented mellow notes of ripe yellow apple stream from the glass. On the palate they are displayed against an autolytic background that recalls both rye bread and short-crust pastry. The mouse is very fine and adds creamy allure to the dry light palate. This is dry, classy and rather sophisticated with a refreshing finish that leaves a lasting impression. | Extra Brut Chardonnay | 92 | 40 | Alsace | Crémant d'Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Boeckel 2014 Extra Brut Chardonnay Sparkling (Crémant d'Alsace) | Sparkling Blend | Boeckel |