| 11902 | 11901 | France | From the northernmost appellation of the Côte de Nuits, this firm and solidly tannic wine comes from one of the vineyards on the list to get Premier Cru approval in the near future. Its tannins are well balanced already with the red-berry fruit and bitter-cherry flavors that are shot through with acidity. Drink from 2018. | Champs-Perdrix | 92 | 50 | Burgundy | Marsannay | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Huguenot 2013 Champs-Perdrix (Marsannay) | Pinot Noir | Domaine Huguenot |
| 11903 | 11902 | France | From a biodynamic vineyard in the heart of Sancerre, this wine is tight, mineral-driven and very young, well balanced between herbal and citrus flavors. These are lifted and filled out with the ripe Rocha pear flavors that give an extra juicy element. The wine will age well and will be better after 2018. | Guigne-Chèvres | 92 | 65 | Loire Valley | Sancerre | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Vacheron 2014 Guigne-Chèvres (Sancerre) | Sauvignon Blanc | Domaine Vacheron |
| 11904 | 11903 | US | There's a feral quality to this single-vineyard bottling, with dried rose petals, damp pine needles, dehydrated shiitake mushrooms and touches of violet, potpourri and dried ginger on the nose. The mouthfeel is velvety, with lilac and lavender decorating a base of cranberry and boysenberry fruit. | Ashley's | 92 | 50 | California | Sta. Rita Hills | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Fess Parker 2013 Ashley's Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills) | Pinot Noir | Fess Parker |
| 11905 | 11904 | Italy | Intensely floral, this opens with aromas of blue iris, crushed violet, ripe berry and a whiff of baking spice. The elegantly structured palate doles out juicy plum, ripe wild cherry, vanilla, cinnamon and mocha accompanied by fine-grained tannins. Drink through 2021. | Riserva | 92 | 45 | Tuscany | Chianti Classico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | I Sodi 2011 Riserva (Chianti Classico) | Red Blend | I Sodi |
| 11906 | 11905 | Italy | Attractive scents of ripe plum, blue flower, eucalyptus and baking spice spill out of the glass. The round, rich palate doles out juicy black cherry, crushed raspberry, licorice and a hint of chopped herb. Velvety tannins provided polished support. Drink through 2021. | Gran Selezione | 92 | 65 | Tuscany | Chianti Classico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Lornano 2011 Gran Selezione (Chianti Classico) | Red Blend | Lornano |
| 11907 | 11906 | Italy | Ripe black-skinned berry, truffle, scorched soil, violet and a potpourri of kitchen spice are some of the aromas that emerge on this polished red. The smooth, delicious palate doles out juicy black cherry, black raspberry, licorice and chopped mint set in a framework of silky, supple tannins. Enjoy through 2018. | | 92 | 25 | Tuscany | Chianti Classico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Losi Querciavalle 2011 Chianti Classico | Red Blend | Losi Querciavalle |
| 11881 | 11880 | US | This is sourced from a steep site on the southern end of the appellation, a sunny location that provides concentration and weight to the wine. Smoky, herbal and earthy, it offers a wealth of rounded tannin and approachable texture that's complemented by dark cherry, blackberry, clove and vanilla. | Totem Ridge | 90 | 50 | California | Knights Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Enos Vineyard 2013 Totem Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon (Knights Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Enos Vineyard |
| 11908 | 11907 | US | A consistent standout for this winery, the new vintage does not disappoint. Jazzy and jammy red-fruit and spice aromas are followed by rich, plump, beautifully balanced fruit flavors followed by an extended finish. It only ramps up over time. It's a prototype of the variety and about as good as it gets from the state. | Stonetree Vineyard | 92 | 30 | Washington | Wahluke Slope | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Two Vintners 2013 Stonetree Vineyard Zinfandel (Wahluke Slope) | Zinfandel | Two Vintners |
| 11909 | 11908 | US | This is an unusually perfumed commingling of varieties not always seen together, including 45% Tannat, 44% Syrah and 11% Counoise. But it works. Black cherry, black tea and orange peel come together seamlessly on the nose and palate, with a high-toned acidity balancing the 60% new French oak and healthy proportion of whole-cluster fermentation. | Legend Annadel Gap Vineyard Estate Grown | 92 | 65 | California | Sonoma Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Westwood 2014 Legend Annadel Gap Vineyard Estate Grown Red (Sonoma Valley) | Red Blend | Westwood |
| 11882 | 11881 | US | Feral earth and forest highlight a plush, lush texture of full-bodied ripeness and voluptuous personality in this wine from the famous site. Baked strawberry, raspberry and cherry meet cola and cardamom as buzzing acidity cuts through on the finish. | Gap's Crown Vineyard | 90 | 65 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Expression 38 2014 Gap's Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) | Pinot Noir | Expression 38 |
| 11883 | 11882 | Italy | Aromas of spiced plum, vanilla, French oak and blue flower lift from the glass. The firm palate offers the taste of espresso, coconut, star anise and wild cherry set against bracing close-grained tannins that give the finish grip. | Aglianico del Re | 90 | 25 | Southern Italy | Irpinia | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Feudi di San Gregorio 2014 Aglianico del Re Aglianico (Irpinia) | Aglianico | Feudi di San Gregorio |
| 11884 | 11883 | Italy | Mature plum, nutmeg, new leather and thyme aromas lead the nose. On the chewy palate, notes of licorice and clove accent a juicy core of ripe wild cherry while tightly knit polished tannins lend firm support. | Dal Re | 90 | 23 | Southern Italy | Irpinia | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Feudi di San Gregorio 2015 Dal Re Aglianico (Irpinia) | Aglianico | Feudi di San Gregorio |
| 11885 | 11884 | Germany | While the nose is austere, suggesting more stone than fruit, the palate of this dry-style Riesling offers loads of juicy, sunny peach and apricot flavors. It's an approachable yet elegant wine with cutting acidity and a lime-pith finish. Drink now through 2021. | Dürkheimer Trocken | 90 | 17 | Pfalz | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Fitz-Ritter 2015 Dürkheimer Trocken Riesling (Pfalz) | Riesling | Fitz-Ritter |
| 11886 | 11885 | US | Dusty pencil shavings mark the nose of this fulsome, generously ripe wine, thick and soft in integrated layers of black licorice, sage and dark chocolate. | Newsome | 90 | 38 | California | Dry Creek Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Pezzi King 2013 Newsome Petite Sirah (Dry Creek Valley) | Petite Sirah | Pezzi King |
| 11887 | 11886 | Germany | This off-dry Riesling's honey-kissed peach and nectarine flavors are lip-smackingly sweet. Its light, sprightly texture and high-toned acidity lend balance and refreshment. Brisk and easy-drinking, it offers loads of quaffable appeal. | Two Princes | 90 | 15 | Nahe | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Prinz Salm 2015 Two Princes Riesling (Nahe) | Riesling | Prinz Salm |
| 11888 | 11887 | US | Reduced on the nose, this massively intense and tannic wine is big, dense and juicy, broadly etched in leather, blackberry, currant and black licorice. Full-bodied and oaky, it shows the concentration of the vintage and the ripeness of the appellation and style. | Louer Family | 90 | 75 | California | St. Helena | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Roberts & Rogers 2013 Louer Family Cabernet Sauvignon (St. Helena) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Roberts & Rogers |
| 11889 | 11888 | Italy | Made with 60% Carricante and 40% Catarratto, this opens with aromas acacia flower, white peach and a yeasty whiff of bread crust. The linear savory palate delivers tart green apple, lemon zest, Mediterranean herb and a hint of mineral alongside bright acidity. It closes on an almond note. | Bianco | 90 | | Sicily & Sardinia | Etna | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Tenuta Monte Gorna 2015 Bianco (Etna) | White Blend | Tenuta Monte Gorna |
| 11890 | 11889 | US | Subdued on the nose, this is a thick, juicy red made in small amounts that offers affordability within its bright streak of cassis and currant. A backbone of tannin provides strength and concentrated power. | Vintage Select | 90 | 42 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Judge Palmer 2013 Vintage Select Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Judge Palmer |
| 11891 | 11890 | US | This wine sources from both Montecillo Vineyard in Sonoma County and Georges III in Napa, bringing together one barrel of each for an herbal, savory and edgy experience. Cedar, clove and a healthy dose of fresh herb make it compelling in a classical sense. | Encomium | 90 | 70 | California | North Coast | North Coast | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Keating 2013 Encomium Cabernet Sauvignon (North Coast) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Keating |
| 11892 | 11891 | Australia | Tasted blind, this wasn't particularly different from the other Rieslings in its flight, which were predominantly South Australian. It's got those same wet stone and citrus tendencies and is made in the same medium-bodied, dry, high-acid style. There's a touch of pineapple as well, plus a long, dry crisp finish. | Art Series | 90 | 22 | Western Australia | Margaret River | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Leeuwin Estate 2015 Art Series Riesling (Margaret River) | Riesling | Leeuwin Estate |
| 11893 | 11892 | Chile | On first take, this small-batch blend of País and Cinsault is overtly oaky, with earthy berry and plum notes lurking in the background. A drawing tannic palate lets you know that País is in the house, while this tastes of oaky berry and plum. On the finish, this is more resiny and woody than toasty. Only 235 cases made. Drink through 2021. | T.H. Terroir Hunter Rarities País-Cinsault La Soledad | 90 | 30 | Cauquenes Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Undurraga 2015 T.H. Terroir Hunter Rarities País-Cinsault La Soledad Red (Cauquenes Valley) | Red Blend | Undurraga |
| 11894 | 11893 | Chile | Earthy, lightly herbal and stewed aromas of spiced plum, prune and raisin lead to a grabby, tannic, somewhat abrasive palate. Given that this is now seven years past harvest, it's interesting how ripped, gritty and lively it feels. Herbal chunky flavors of spiced berry fruits and residual oak close with energy. Drink through 2022. | Éclat Vigno Old Vine Dry-Farmed | 90 | 35 | Maule Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Valdivieso 2010 Éclat Vigno Old Vine Dry-Farmed Carignan (Maule Valley) | Carignan | Valdivieso |
| 11895 | 11894 | France | This single-vineyard wine is rich and crisply fruity. It has the bright, tight texture of the vintage, giving a tense character while retaining the lush, poised fruit of the vintage. It's delicious now and ready to drink. | Les Plantés | 90 | 19 | Burgundy | Saint-Véran | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Vignerons des Terres Secrètes 2014 Les Plantés (Saint-Véran) | Chardonnay | Vignerons des Terres Secrètes |
| 11896 | 11895 | France | Produced from old, low-yielding vines, this delicious wine balances crisp acidity with intense white fruit. It's poised and stylish, with a cool character expressed in its acidity and lemon zest-like aftertaste. Drink now. | Les Sentinelles | 90 | 20 | Burgundy | Saint-Véran | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Vignerons des Terres Secrètes 2014 Les Sentinelles (Saint-Véran) | Chardonnay | Vignerons des Terres Secrètes |
| 11897 | 11896 | US | Subdued red fruit is kept fresh by moderate acidity in this boldly dense and grippy wine rich in violet aromas. Soft, integrated oak adds a spiciness of black pepper and vanilla, while the overall experience is balanced and relatively lean. | Benchland Series | 90 | 58 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | William Hill Estate 2013 Benchland Series Malbec (Napa Valley) | Malbec | William Hill Estate |
| 11898 | 11897 | Spain | The nose on this Crianza is front-loaded with oak and related aromas of spice and vanilla. In the mouth, this is tannic and resiny. Similar to the nose, this tastes woody, with barrel-related side notes of cinnamon and clove. A dry pulling tannic finish suggests that another year or two in bottle is in order. Drink through 2024. | Tinto 12 Crianza | 90 | 32 | Northern Spain | Ribera del Duero | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | García Figuero 2014 Tinto 12 Crianza (Ribera del Duero) | Tempranillo | García Figuero |
| 11899 | 11898 | US | Wonderful cedar and tobacco aromas, sophisticated cinnamon and dark-fruit flavors, lavish tannins and full body create a gorgeous taste experience. This wine is plush and generous in texture, and exotic and delicious in flavor. It should age well through at least 2020. | Estate Grown & Bottled | 92 | 30 | California | El Dorado | Sierra Foothills | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Di Arie 2011 Estate Grown & Bottled Tempranillo (El Dorado) | Tempranillo | Di Arie |
| 11900 | 11899 | France | Because it is crafted from old vines from a single parcel, this wine has been released a year later than usual for Muscadet. The result is a wine that has lost its puppy acidity while gaining ripe fruit and a soft texture. The wine was aged for 18 months on lees, which also contributed to its richness. Drink this delicious wine now. | Les Quatre Chanteaux Vieilles Vignes Sur Lie | 92 | 15 | Loire Valley | Muscadet Sèvre et Maine | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine des Tilleuls 2013 Les Quatre Chanteaux Vieilles Vignes Sur Lie (Muscadet Sèvre et Maine) | Melon | Domaine des Tilleuls |
| 11901 | 11900 | France | This ripe wine offers flavors of Williams pear and honey as well as citrus and herbal characteristics. It is full while cut with orange zest and spiciness. The wine is refreshing, sophisticated and likely to age well. Drink now and until 2020. | Clos Paradis | 92 | 29 | Loire Valley | Sancerre | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Fouassier 2014 Clos Paradis (Sancerre) | Sauvignon Blanc | Domaine Fouassier |
| 11910 | 11909 | Spain | Muscular, earthy aromas of dark-berry fruits and raisin are savory and attractive. A sinewy, tightly wound palate features plenty of creamy oak, while savory, meaty berry flavors are up to the wine's vanilla-and-cream element. Quality berry flavors carry over to a chewy finish. Drink through 2021. | Lindes de Labastida | 92 | 32 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Remelluri 2011 Lindes de Labastida (Rioja) | Tempranillo Blend | Remelluri |