| 11041 | 11040 | US | Intensely ripe raspberry and cherry pie flavors mark this wine. Oak brings even greater richness, in the form of buttered cinnamon toast. The finish is dry, and there's a good burst of acidity. The alcohol is a little hot, but still, it's a nice, silky wine for drinking now. | Huntington | 86 | 23 | California | Santa Barbara County | Central Coast | | | Pali 2012 Huntington Pinot Noir (Santa Barbara County) | Pinot Noir | Pali |
| 11042 | 11041 | Italy | This blend of Merlot and Cabernet has aromas of bell pepper, black currant and a hint of cedar wood. The palate shows one-dimensional flavors of plum, black currant and oak. | Tabbor Selezione | 86 | 18 | Northeastern Italy | Friuli Grave | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Piera Martellozzo 2011 Tabbor Selezione Red (Friuli Grave) | Red Blend | Piera Martellozzo |
| 11043 | 11042 | Italy | Delicate aromas of hazelnut, lemon zest and a whiff of subtle mineral carry over to the fresh palate. It's simple but well-made and would pair nicely with lightly seasoned vegetable risotto. | | 86 | 20 | Northeastern Italy | Vigneti delle Dolomiti | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Pisoni 2012 Nosiola (Vigneti delle Dolomiti) | Nosiola | Pisoni |
| 11044 | 11043 | Portugal | A green, herbaceous wine that has some concentration from the old vines in the blend. It has grapefruit, intense acidity and a fresh, crisp aftertaste. Drink now. | | 86 | 20 | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta de Porrais 2012 White (Douro) | Portuguese White | Quinta de Porrais |
| 11045 | 11044 | Italy | This structured red opens with aromas suggesting espresso, French oak, menthol, mature plum and a whiff of Asian spice. On the taut palate, hints of coffee, toast and clove accent a core of dried black cherry. Tightly wound, assertive tannins grip the finish. Give it a couple of years for the tannins to soften a little then drink up to capture the remaining fruit richness. | Il Margone Gran Selezione | 89 | 50 | Tuscany | Chianti Classico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Il Molino di Grace 2012 Il Margone Gran Selezione (Chianti Classico) | Sangiovese | Il Molino di Grace |
| 11046 | 11045 | US | This AVA is a hotbed for this grape, as this ripe, robust effort demonstrates. Concentrated plum and cherry fruit has a whiff of leather, along with pretty baking spices. The tannins are substantial, and turn a bit chalky with plenty of skin flavors. Another couple of years of bottle age would be optimal. | Aroha Vineyard | 89 | 28 | Oregon | Umpqua Valley | Southern Oregon | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Iris Vineyards 2014 Aroha Vineyard Tempranillo (Umpqua Valley) | Tempranillo | Iris Vineyards |
| 11047 | 11046 | US | All five red Bordeaux varieties are represented here, providing velvety tar and raspberry liqueur, remaining bright and fresh in a medium-bodied package. The brightness of acidity remains through the finish, assisted by a lift of cranberry and cassis. | Five Sisters Blend | 89 | 38 | California | Alexander Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | J. Rickards 2012 Five Sisters Blend Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | J. Rickards |
| 11048 | 11047 | US | Light and clear in color, this ethereal and delicate wine is earthy, with a brightness of cherries and a woodsy back note. Subtle in alcohol and power, it provides a food-friendly experience of cardamom and rose petals that makes it pretty on the nose and elusive on the palate. | DeNatale Vineyard | 89 | 38 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Joseph Soggé 2014 DeNatale Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) | Pinot Noir | Joseph Soggé |
| 11049 | 11048 | Italy | Black plum, roasted coffee bean, toast and dried herb aromas unfold in the glass. The firm palate offers dried black cherry, espresso, orange peel, clove and sage while close-grained tannins provide the framework and grip the finish. | Squarcialupi Gran Selezione | 89 | 48 | Tuscany | Chianti Classico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | La Castellina 2011 Squarcialupi Gran Selezione (Chianti Classico) | Red Blend | La Castellina |
| 11050 | 11049 | France | Both the aromas and the palate shout out the wood aging that's been used in this wine. It is still young and the spice and burnt toast character should soften further into the ripe blackberry fruits. The texture is certainly concentrated and firm; a wine with a good future. Drink from 2017. | Grande Réserve | 89 | 20 | Southwest France | Côtes de Gascogne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Chiroulet 2011 Grande Réserve Red (Côtes de Gascogne) | Merlot-Tannat | Domaine Chiroulet |
| 11051 | 11050 | Spain | Earthy aromas of brandied cherry, spiced berry and coconut require lengthy airing to shed murky, damp notes. This feels tight, with rubbery tannins. Spiced plum, raspberry and foresty flavors finish grabby and lightly herbal. | Gran Reserva | 89 | 27 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Finca del Marquesado 2008 Gran Reserva (Rioja) | Tempranillo Blend | Finca del Marquesado |
| 11052 | 11051 | Italy | Ripe blackberry, truffle, cured meat and leather aromas emerge on this svelte red. The polished, light- to medium-bodied palate offers dried black cherry, cinnamon and white pepper while fine-grained tannins provide elegant support. | Vigna Bastignano Gran Selezione | 89 | 60 | Tuscany | Chianti Classico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Villa Calcinaia 2013 Vigna Bastignano Gran Selezione (Chianti Classico) | Sangiovese | Villa Calcinaia |
| 11053 | 11052 | US | This pure Pommard-clone bottling offers lighter red fruit with highlights of cocoa and baking spices. The balance is good, and this should age well and develop interesting aromatics if cellared. Drink 2018–2025. | Nysa Vineyard | 89 | 60 | Oregon | Dundee Hills | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Torii Mor 2013 Nysa Vineyard Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills) | Pinot Noir | Torii Mor |
| 11054 | 11053 | US | This is a meaty and soft wine with a lot of power behind it. Plummy, slightly jammy yet structured, it features appropriate accents of peppercorn, cedar and toasted oak. Full bodied, it's enjoyable now and a deal to boot. | Diamond Dust Vineyard | 89 | 19 | California | Alexander Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Trig Point 2013 Diamond Dust Vineyard Merlot (Alexander Valley) | Merlot | Trig Point |
| 11055 | 11054 | US | A wealth of oak and tannin marks the entry of this wine, a blend of 62% Malbec with 30% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. It mellows on the midpalate, providing a more supple experience of baked plum, raspberry and coffee, finishing with a full-bodied flourish of vanillin toast. | Blending Sessions | 89 | 25 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Tyler Florence 2013 Blending Sessions Meritage (Sonoma County) | Meritage | Tyler Florence |
| 11056 | 11055 | US | This unfined and unfiltered wine carries itself lightly, as is appropriate to the vintage and the grape. It's clean and delicate, with light raspberry fruit and hints of leaf and dried herb. | Vignette | 89 | 30 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | R. Stuart & Co. 2013 Vignette Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Noir | R. Stuart & Co. |
| 11057 | 11056 | US | Scents of rose powder and petals come up first, followed by hints of cherries. Then the palate brings raspberries, with a sour-candy tanginess. The cleansing acids and overall balance are pitch perfect. | Love, Oregon | 89 | 28 | Oregon | Oregon | Oregon Other | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | R. Stuart & Co. 2014 Love, Oregon Pinot Noir (Oregon) | Pinot Noir | R. Stuart & Co. |
| 11058 | 11057 | US | Black pepper, lavender, blueberry, blackcurrant, grapseseed and smoked game make for a heady nose on this wine from a property just south of the Sana Ynez River. The palate offers tart black fruit and elderberry jam, with just enough pepper and purple flowers to round out the sip. | | 89 | 38 | California | Santa Ynez Valley | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Refugio Ranch 2013 Petite Sirah (Santa Ynez Valley) | Petite Sirah | Refugio Ranch |
| 11059 | 11058 | US | This displays the bright and polished fruit of this excellent vintage. Highlights are pretty cherry and strawberry candy, which touch on cotton-candy charm without becoming sweet or cloying. Just 15% of the wine saw new oak. | | 89 | 22 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Spindrift Cellars 2014 Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Noir | Spindrift Cellars |
| 11060 | 11059 | Spain | Earthy, lightly stalky aromas of leathery plum and currant are not overly assertive. This has a slightly gritty, grating feel, with acidity outmuscling body. Oaky flavors of vanilla and spice accent red plum and pie cherry, while this finishes dry, with lively acidity. Drink through 2020. | Viña Real Crianza | 89 | 18 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | CVNE 2011 Viña Real Crianza (Rioja) | Tempranillo | CVNE |
| 11061 | 11060 | US | Wet slate, cinnamon and allspice notes meet with red cherry, baked black cherry and bramble on the nose of this bottling from a popular single-vineyard source. Clay and chalky earth notes show on the palate, which is very full and rich with tart cherry, black plum and pencil-lead flavors. | Soberanes Vineyard | 89 | 40 | California | Santa Lucia Highlands | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Krutz 2013 Soberanes Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands) | Pinot Noir | Krutz |
| 11062 | 11061 | US | Fresh and peppery in a more classic style, this bottling by Gary Robinson shows just-tanned leather, green peppercorn and herbaceous elements that border on bell pepper. Peppery zest on the palate spices up the tart red fruit and crushed thyme herbs. Chill it a tad and enjoy on a warm day. | | 89 | 38 | California | Santa Cruz Mountains | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Left Bend 2013 Cabernet Franc (Santa Cruz Mountains) | Cabernet Franc | Left Bend |
| 11063 | 11062 | US | This wine is sourced from several vineyard sites across the appellation, showing off a healthy balance of acidity amidst crisp swathes of grapefruit, Asian pear and fennel, finishing in nutmeg spice. | Barrel Fermented | 89 | 20 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | L'Oliveto 2014 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay (Russian River Valley) | Chardonnay | L'Oliveto |
| 11064 | 11063 | Portugal | Taking the fashion for statement bottles to a logical extension, this wine comes in a spectacular triangular-shaped bottle. The wine inside is a fine aged tawny, poised between fresh and dried fruits. It is, like any aged tawny, ready to drink. | 10 Years Tawny | 89 | 25 | Port | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Martha's Wines NV 10 Years Tawny (Port) | Port | Martha's Wines |
| 11065 | 11064 | US | Subtlety is not the point of this powerfully flavored, full-bodied and spicy wine. It has aromas of toasted bread and poached pears, with lots of oaky, smoky spiciness as well. To complete the picture, the mouthfeel is viscous and lush. | The Arsonist | 89 | 22 | California | Dunnigan Hills | Central Valley | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Matchbook 2013 The Arsonist Chardonnay (Dunnigan Hills) | Chardonnay | Matchbook |
| 11066 | 11065 | France | Produced from Chardonnay grown on the Montagne de Reims and in the Sézanne region further south, this is a fresh wine, more fruity than mineral although with a definite tilt towards citrus acidity and perfumed acidity. It's delicate, stylish and the bottling is ready to drink. Palmer is the brand name for a grouping of seven growers. | Blanc de Blancs Brut | 89 | 79 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Palmer & Co NV Blanc de Blancs Brut Chardonnay (Champagne) | Chardonnay | Palmer & Co |
| 11067 | 11066 | Italy | Fragrant blue flower, black plum, eucalyptus and a whiff of exotic spice lead the nose. The firm palate offers dried black cherry, pomegranate, vanilla and mocha alongside austere, fine-grained tannins that give the finish grip. | Cortevecchia Riserva | 89 | 35 | Tuscany | Chianti Classico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Principe Corsini 2013 Cortevecchia Riserva (Chianti Classico) | Red Blend | Principe Corsini |
| 11068 | 11067 | US | A nontraditional blend of 35% Zinfandel, 31% Merlot, 17% Grenache and 17% Petite Sirah, this offers cooked strawberry, sea-salt caramel candy, plum pudding and sweet violets on the nose. The palate shows more dry restraint, with black currant fruit and herbs of dill, oregano and marjoram. | Merveille | 89 | 42 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Proulx 2013 Merveille Red (Paso Robles) | Red Blend | Proulx |
| 11069 | 11068 | Italy | This offers aromas of dark-skinned berry, Asian spice, menthol and new leather. The juicy palate delivers wild cherry, crushed raspberry and licorice alongside fine-grained tannins and bright acidity. It shows good concentration and body for the vintage. | | 89 | 22 | Tuscany | Chianti Classico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Rocca di Castagnoli 2014 Chianti Classico | Red Blend | Rocca di Castagnoli |
| 11070 | 11069 | US | Savory pepper, tangy blueberry, black raspberry and pencil-shaving notes show on the nose of this blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Verdot and 4% Merlot. The cedar and graphite element carry to the palate, where tobacco, grapy fruits and dill make for an intriguing sip. | Alloy | 89 | 32 | California | Santa Cruz Mountains | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Silver Mountain 2010 Alloy Red (Santa Cruz Mountains) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Silver Mountain |