| 107701 | 107700 | US | Extremely flavorful and wonderfully exotic, this full-bodied wine has intense fruit flavors like raspberry and rhubarb, with a host of interesting accents recalling cedar, white pepper and clove. The mouthfeel is warm and rich, tannins are soft and easy, and the finish lingers nicely. | Reserve | 91 | 27 | California | Mendocino | | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Parducci 2014 Reserve Grenache (Mendocino) | Grenache | Parducci |
| 107702 | 107701 | US | Concentrated strawberry, black cherry, cinnamon-laced latte, licorice and mocha converge in an intriguing and beautiful nose from this legendary Zin winery. The structure is immediately apparent on the palate, framing smoked strawberry, oregano and dill flavors. It's full of plush, ripe fruit, but seemingly bone dry. | Vortex | 91 | 38 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Peachy Canyon 2014 Vortex Zinfandel (Paso Robles) | Zinfandel | Peachy Canyon |
| 107703 | 107702 | US | Hearty rhubarb, cranberry and cherry notes meet with copious spices, from allspice to cinnamon to vanilla, on the nose of this bottling that also shows dust and cigar box. It's boisterous with fresh flavors on the palate, where black raspberry and juicy strawberry flavors are cut by sharp spice and a pine-needle finish. | Apex Vineyard | 91 | 45 | California | Santa Lucia Highlands | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Puma Road 2012 Apex Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands) | Pinot Noir | Puma Road |
| 107704 | 107703 | US | This is a clear, light wine, aged lightly in oak, only 30% of it new. Wild brush and burnt orange dominate in taste and aroma, with additional characteristics of rhubarb, red cherry and lovely rose. | Guidici Vineyard | 91 | 68 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | R2 2013 Guidici Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) | Pinot Noir | R2 |
| 107705 | 107704 | Austria | Ripe, almost candied notions of stone fruit appear. They are so concentrated they have an almost fruit-jelly intensity. There also is a note of earth that flows from the nose onto the generous fleshy palate. The finish is clean on this wine, which holds all the fruit of a ripe and generous year. | Pfaffenberg Reserve | 91 | 40 | Kremstal | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Rainer Wess 2015 Pfaffenberg Reserve Riesling (Kremstal) | Riesling | Rainer Wess |
| 107706 | 107705 | France | This is a complex cru wine that has ripe fruits, firm tannins and a good ageworthy structure. It has a dense texture, rich black-cherry fruits and a finish that brings out crisp acidity. Produced by this Beaujolais-based negociant, the wine will be ready to drink from the end of 2017. | | 91 | 26 | Beaujolais | Fleurie | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Trenel Fils 2015 Fleurie | Gamay | Trenel Fils |
| 107707 | 107706 | US | From a vineyard that's 40 years old, this smartly priced bottling shows vanilla, clove, hickory smoke and black cherry on the hearty nose. The palate is soft upon entry, showing more of that clove against a baked black-plum background. | | 91 | 25 | California | Santa Lucia Highlands | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | White Hart Wine 2015 Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands) | Pinot Noir | White Hart Wine |
| 107708 | 107707 | US | Mouthfilling, mouthcoating and full bodied, this dark-colored wine blends ripe but not sweet blackberry and black-cherry flavors with dark chocolate and baking-spice nuances for a complex and delicious taste profile. It's rich enough in flavor and viscous enough in texture that the abundant tannins seem to be absorbed, and the mouthfeel is soothing. Best from 2018–2023. | Estate Allie Key's Vineyard | 91 | 40 | California | Mendocino | | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Jaxon Keys 2013 Estate Allie Key's Vineyard Petite Sirah (Mendocino) | Petite Sirah | Jaxon Keys |
| 107709 | 107708 | US | Gorgeous rose, plum and bramble notes perfume this exceptionally fragrant Merlot. Its complexity extends through the palate with bright cherry and plum flavors bolstered by savory nuances of olive and dried herb. Crisp acidity and fine persistent tannins guide a long finish. | | 91 | 19 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Keuka Spring 2015 Merlot (Finger Lakes) | Merlot | Keuka Spring |
| 107710 | 107709 | US | Dark, dense, rich and spicy, this Rhône-style blend is impressively delicious. Full bodied, it's saturated with blackberry, cinnamon and black-pepper flavors supported by fine-grained tannins. While it packs a punch, it is well balanced for a big, assertive wine, and will be best after 2019. | Christo Lot Number 3 | 91 | 20 | California | North Coast | North Coast | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Marietta Cellars NV Christo Lot Number 3 Red (North Coast) | Red Blend | Marietta Cellars |
| 107711 | 107710 | US | There's lots of fresh, green, crunchy fruit and berry flavor in this dry young wine. In this cool vintage, the wine shows zesty flavors of gooseberries, spiced melons and limes, with a touch of feline essence. | | 86 | 16 | California | Anderson Valley | | | | Greenwood Ridge 2006 Pinot Gris (Anderson Valley) | Pinot Gris | Greenwood Ridge |
| 107712 | 107711 | Italy | There's a lot a personality here thanks to perky aromas of lemon zest, chopped herbs, fresh sage, yellow pepper and cheerful crisp flavors. This is textbook Sauvignon—easy Italian style—with an emphasis on smoothness. | | 86 | | Northeastern Italy | Collio | | | | Vidussi 2006 Sauvignon (Collio) | Sauvignon | Vidussi |
| 107713 | 107712 | Italy | La Vis's Dipinti series has preformed well thanks to attractive pricing. This expression of Sauvignon offers evident herbal characteristics, as well as mineral ones. Think chopped sage and basil and drying white stone. | Dipinti | 86 | 11 | Northeastern Italy | Trentino | | | | La Vis 2005 Dipinti Sauvignon (Trentino) | Sauvignon | La Vis |
| 107714 | 107713 | France | An easy, full-bodied nonvintage Champagne, with soft white and tropical fruits, a full dosage and a well-integrated, balanced aftertaste. | Réserve Particulière Brut | 86 | 30 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Nicolas Feuillatte NV Réserve Particulière Brut (Champagne) | Champagne Blend | Nicolas Feuillatte |
| 107715 | 107714 | Italy | If any one single estate turned America on to Pinot Grigio, Santa Margherita did. The reason for the outstanding success of this wine is its clean simplicity. This is a no-fuss wine that invites casual drinking situations and a global range of pairing possibilities, from pizza to Thai spicy beef. Fresh aromas include citrus, passion fruit and white stone. | | 86 | 25 | Veneto | Valdadige | | | | Santa Margherita 2006 Pinot Grigio (Valdadige) | Pinot Grigio | Santa Margherita |
| 107716 | 107715 | Argentina | Value-level Chardonnay has never really been Argentina's strong suit, but this fuller-bodied version is pretty good. It starts with citrus, orange peel and some dusty scents, which are backed by melon, apple and citrus flavors. It finishes with some pithy bitterness but overall it's nice for Mendoza Chardonnay. | | 86 | 12 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Septima 2006 Chardonnay (Mendoza) | Chardonnay | Septima |
| 107717 | 107716 | New Zealand | Like most unoaked Chardonnays, this is a bit simply fruity, but it's also clean and fresh. Apple, melon and citrus flavors are easily carried by its medium body and mouthwatering finish. | Unoaked | 86 | 16 | Marlborough | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | The Crossings 2006 Unoaked Chardonnay (Marlborough) | Chardonnay | The Crossings |
| 107718 | 107717 | Argentina | A draft of menthol and aromas of chocolate and mossy fruit work pretty nicely on the nose, while the palate is superripe, a bit candied and accented by spice and coffee. This is a strong starter, though it falls off a little on the finish. | IQUE | 86 | 11 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Enrique Foster 2006 IQUE Malbec (Mendoza) | Malbec | Enrique Foster |
| 107719 | 107718 | Australia | A good wine at a good price, the 2006 Jim-Jim Shiraz offers bouncy raspberry fruit, hints of cracked pepper and vanilla and a medium-bodied, reasonably lush mouthfeel. Multiple U.S. importers. | Jim Jim | 86 | 12 | South Australia | McLaren Vale | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Hugh Hamilton 2005 Jim Jim Shiraz (McLaren Vale) | Shiraz | Hugh Hamilton |
| 107720 | 107719 | Argentina | Staunch cherry and grape aromas are indicative of what the wine will give. The palate pushes ahead with plum and cherry flavors, but the fruit isn't overly developed and the mouthfeel is more tight and sheer than cushioned and rich. Zesty and firm on the finish, which is par for this course. | | 86 | 18 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Felipe Rutini 2005 Malbec (Mendoza) | Malbec | Felipe Rutini |
| 107721 | 107720 | Argentina | Pineapple and apple aromas are fairly attractive and fresh, as is the light, wet and zippy palate, which shows mostly citrus and apple flavors. The finish is mild and clean, and overall the wine delivers clarity and a dominant citrus profile. | Cruz Alta Reserve | 86 | 13 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bodegas Escorihuela 2006 Cruz Alta Reserve Chardonnay (Mendoza) | Chardonnay | Bodegas Escorihuela |
| 107722 | 107721 | New Zealand | A lightweight, delicate Pinot Noir, with a light ruby hue and pretty cherry and herb flavors framed by oaky notes of brown sugar and vanilla. Good value. Imported by Pernod Ricard USA. | | 86 | 13 | South Island | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Brancott 2006 Pinot Noir (South Island) | Pinot Noir | Brancott |
| 107723 | 107722 | Argentina | Sweet aromas that verge on syrupy set up a sweet and easy palate of black cherry and cassis. This has a nice texture as it shows good body, feel and fruit quality. Maipe means “lord of the winds” in a native language, and while this Malbec won't transport you anywhere, it's good for the price. | | 86 | 10 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Maipe 2006 Malbec (Mendoza) | Malbec | Maipe |
| 107724 | 107723 | Italy | Although you might encounter some initial sulfur, this wine later portrays yellow rose, peach, almond, cut grass and honey. It doesn't have huge flavor intensity but just enough to keep your attention. | | 86 | 37 | Northeastern Italy | Collio | | | | Mario Schiopetto 2004 Tocai Friulano (Collio) | Tocai Friulano | Mario Schiopetto |
| 107725 | 107724 | US | Mer Soleil Chards seem to get bigger, riper and oakier every year. Of course, this is the winery's style, and when it works, the results can be fabulously rich, but this caramelized wine seems a little top-heavy. | | 86 | 42 | California | Central Coast | Central Coast | | | Mer Soleil 2005 Chardonnay (Central Coast) | Chardonnay | Mer Soleil |
| 107726 | 107725 | US | Big, bold, and buttery, with plenty of oaky micro-popcorn flavors. Don't look for subtlety, but you get plenty of flavor. | Grand Estates | 86 | 11 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Columbia Crest 2005 Grand Estates Chardonnay (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Chardonnay | Columbia Crest |
| 107727 | 107726 | US | Brief aging in oak and sur lies aging has given this a much needed creamy richness. Without that, it would be just a crisply acidic, fresh wine, with citrus, apple, peach and honeysuckle flavors. With it, it's elevated. Excessively sweet on the finish. | | 86 | 20 | California | Carneros | Napa-Sonoma | | | La Crema 2006 Pinot Gris (Carneros) | Pinot Gris | La Crema |
| 107728 | 107727 | US | Price rise. With broad flavors of berry and chocolate, this is pleasant and undistinguished. This does not have the weight or varietal presence of the winery's Merlot. | Four Corners | 86 | 16 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Sagelands 2004 Four Corners Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Sagelands |
| 107729 | 107728 | Argentina | Big and boisterous, as if you're sniffing a bed of coal, menthol and macerated black fruit. The palate is sun-drenched and juicy, but not what you'd call elevated. And the finish mixes savory flavors with tight tannins. A good red wine that bears little semblance to Old World Syrah. | Oak Cask | 86 | 11 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Trapiche 2005 Oak Cask Syrah (Mendoza) | Syrah | Trapiche |
| 107730 | 107729 | Italy | This is a simple, friendly wine with a pretty dusty, mineral quality that frames fresher aromas of pear, peach and golden apple. It's a bit toned down in terms of flavors intensity but does end on a playful spicy note. | Vigneto ai Palazzi | 86 | | Veneto | Piave | | | | Masottina 2005 Vigneto ai Palazzi Chardonnay (Piave) | Chardonnay | Masottina |