| 12811 | 12810 | US | Soft in classic layers of cinnamon and clove, this wine is almost entirely Cabernet Sauvignon, with a wealth of black plum and blackberry constituting its inner soul. The finish lingers in black pepper and more of that opening spice. | The Starbeam | 88 | 65 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Starfield 2012 The Starbeam Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Starfield |
| 12812 | 12811 | US | Aromas of melted caramel, barrel spices, kiwi and pineapple rise up from this wine. The fruit flavors are lighter in style and lead to a warm finish with abundant fig notes that linger. | Zephyr Ridge | 88 | 20 | Washington | Horse Heaven Hills | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Swiftwater Cellars 2013 Zephyr Ridge Chardonnay (Horse Heaven Hills) | Chardonnay | Swiftwater Cellars |
| 12813 | 12812 | Italy | Made with the up-and-coming Pecorino grape, this savory wine opens with a fragrance of jasmine and mature orchard fruit. The racy palate offers yellow apple, pear and candied citrus alongside crisp acidity. | Trabocchetto | 88 | 19 | Central Italy | Colline Pescaresi | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Talamonti 2014 Trabocchetto Pecorino (Colline Pescaresi) | Pecorino | Talamonti |
| 12814 | 12813 | New Zealand | In what was a difficult vintage in Marlborough, Te Whare Ra's Pinot Noir is a fresh, snappy delight. Cherry blossoms lead the way, backed by supple tannins and a soft, lingering finish. Ready to drink now. | | 88 | | Marlborough | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Te Whare Ra 2012 Pinot Noir (Marlborough) | Pinot Noir | Te Whare Ra |
| 12815 | 12814 | Austria | This presents a feather-weight but super-clean rendition of the 2014 vintage in a slender and balanced package. With airing, the characteristic pepperiness of Grüner shines through. | T26 Federspiel | 88 | 18 | Wachau | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Tegernseerhof 2014 T26 Federspiel Grüner Veltliner (Wachau) | Grüner Veltliner | Tegernseerhof |
| 12816 | 12815 | New Zealand | This medium-bodied, slightly dusty-textured wine is a solid value. Intensely floral notes reminiscent of iris and violets mark the nose, lifting the bright cherry and raspberry fruit even further. Drink it over the next few years. | | 88 | 21 | Marlborough | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Ten Sisters 2013 Pinot Noir (Marlborough) | Pinot Noir | Ten Sisters |
| 12817 | 12816 | Italy | Aromas suggest stone fruit, peach blossom and Spanish broom. On the palate, notes of banana and nectarine accent a core of juicy yellow peach. It's balanced with crisp acidity that leaves a refreshing finish. | Emilio Primo | 88 | 20 | Tuscany | Toscana | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Terre del Marchesato 2013 Emilio Primo Vermentino (Toscana) | Vermentino | Terre del Marchesato |
| 12818 | 12817 | New Zealand | This comes out of the bottle with a little bit of funk, so give it a brief decanting prior to serving. Once the sweaty sock aroma blows off, it delivers modest cherry fruit and a peppery spice component that's reminiscent of nasturtium blossoms, a supple, round texture and a mouthwatering finish. | The First Paddock Proprietor's Reserve | 88 | 75 | Central Otago | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Two Paddocks 2011 The First Paddock Proprietor's Reserve Pinot Noir (Central Otago) | Pinot Noir | Two Paddocks |
| 12819 | 12818 | France | The wine is rich, ripe with delicious red fruits and a touch of attractive acidity. The aftertaste is soft, full and fruity. The wine comes from the small appellation of Coteaux Varois in the heart of Provence. | | 88 | | Provence | Coteaux Varois en Provence | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Chateau La Calisse 2014 Rosé (Coteaux Varois en Provence) | Rosé | Chateau La Calisse |
| 12820 | 12819 | France | A soft, full-bodied wine, this has touches of caramel and ripe strawberry flavors. It is rounded, smooth and rich, while the acidity adds the essential freshness. | Rimauresq | 88 | 20 | Provence | Côtes de Provence | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Rimauresq 2014 Rimauresq Rosé (Côtes de Provence) | Rosé | Château Rimauresq |
| 12821 | 12820 | US | A generous expression of full-bodied fruit and oak, this wine is ripe in black cherry, plum and black licorice, robust and flavorful. The finish offers integrated tannins with a hint of cinnamon spice. | | 88 | 70 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Chateau St. Jean 2012 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) | Pinot Noir | Chateau St. Jean |
| 12822 | 12821 | US | A relatively tiny offering from the winery, this white showcases a 44-acre estate site planted to the variety since the 1970s and offers subtle aromas of lemon and lime. Medium in weight and mouthfeel, it ventures into ripe kiwi and pear before ending in a lift of wet stone. | La Petite Etoile Vineyard | 88 | 22 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Chateau St. Jean 2013 La Petite Etoile Vineyard Fumé Blanc (Russian River Valley) | Fumé Blanc | Chateau St. Jean |
| 12823 | 12822 | Italy | This opens with aromas that recall mature plum, resin and nail polish. The palate offers fleshy blackberry, nutmeg, anise and vanilla alongside fine-grained tannins. A subtle warmth of alcohol marks the close. | Tre Quarti Riserva | 88 | 30 | Tuscany | Morellino di Scansano | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Colle Spinello 2010 Tre Quarti Riserva (Morellino di Scansano) | Red Blend | Colle Spinello |
| 12824 | 12823 | US | An inaugural release, this blend of Mourvèdre (85%) and Cinsault is pale copper with salmon tinges. Aromas of strawberry and rose petal lead to dry, full-feeling fruit flavors that linger. | | 88 | 20 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Coral Wines 2014 Rosé (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Rosé | Coral Wines |
| 12825 | 12824 | France | This structured, mineral wine has a fine tension between tight acidity and zesty acidity that gives it a nervy, crisp character. It is still developing, with its steely structure still dominant; drink from 2017. | Les Crays | 88 | 35 | Burgundy | Pouilly-Fuissé | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Carrette 2013 Les Crays (Pouilly-Fuissé) | Chardonnay | Domaine Carrette |
| 12826 | 12825 | Portugal | A Santos Lima estate-grown blend of Shiraz and Touriga Nacional, this is a ripe, spicy wine that shows its wood aging strongly. Rich tannins and red fruits are melded with acidity and a juicy, fruity aftertaste. Drink now. | Cigarra Reserva | 88 | 20 | Lisboa | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Casa Santos Lima 2014 Cigarra Reserva Red (Lisboa) | Portuguese Red | Casa Santos Lima |
| 12827 | 12826 | Italy | This opens with aromas of sunbaked earth, mature berry, and a hint of grilled herb. The ripe palate delivers dried black cherry, licorice and a hint of coffee while fine-grained tannins give it a firm finish. | Riserva | 88 | 15 | Tuscany | Chianti Classico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Castello di Gabbiano 2012 Riserva (Chianti Classico) | Red Blend | Castello di Gabbiano |
| 12828 | 12827 | Italy | Delicate scents of wild berry and fragrant blue flower float out of the glass. The refined, easy-drinking palate doles out succulent black cherry, licorice and a coffee note while polished tannins provide lithe support. | | 88 | 15 | Tuscany | Chianti Classico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Castello di Gabbiano 2013 Chianti Classico | Red Blend | Castello di Gabbiano |
| 12829 | 12828 | Italy | Wild berry, new leather and menthol aromas meld together on this. The elegant, direct palate shows dried cherry, white pepper and chopped herb alongside austere, close-grained tannins and lively acidity. | Campopazzo Riserva | 88 | 27 | Tuscany | Chianti Classico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Castello di Monterinaldi 2013 Campopazzo Riserva (Chianti Classico) | Red Blend | Castello di Monterinaldi |
| 12830 | 12829 | Italy | Menthol, worn leather, moist earth, black plum and a whiff of Oriental spice aromas lift out of the glass. The taut, rather lean palate shows raw cherry, orange zest, mocha and white pepper alongside austere, fine-grained tannins and nervous acidity. | Riserva | 88 | 29 | Tuscany | Chianti Classico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Castello di Monterinaldi 2013 Riserva (Chianti Classico) | Red Blend | Castello di Monterinaldi |
| 12831 | 12830 | Italy | Alluring scents of wild berry, moist earth, truffle and grilled herb unfold in the glass. The vibrant, light-bodied palate offers juicy red cherry, chopped mint and star anise alongside lithe, polished tannins and bright acidity. | | 88 | 16 | Tuscany | Chianti Classico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Castello di Radda 2013 Chianti Classico | Red Blend | Castello di Radda |
| 12832 | 12831 | Portugal | The name is not a Portuguese greeting, but a blending of Alvarinho and Loureiro, the grapes in the wine. It is a rich, juicy wine full of apricot, apple and pear flavors. It has just the right amount of tangy texture and refreshing acidity. The wine is fruity, perfumed and bright. | Allo | 88 | 13 | Vinho Verde | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta de Soalheiro 2015 Allo White (Vinho Verde) | Portuguese White | Quinta de Soalheiro |
| 12833 | 12832 | Portugal | The Touriga Franca is the most widely planted red vine in the Douro, giving, as here, a ripe and fruity wine that is full of red fruits that come right to the fore. The tannins are there in background to give the structure, while it is the exuberant fruit and acidity that dominate. Drink from 2018. | Passadouro | 88 | 40 | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta do Passadouro 2013 Passadouro Touriga Franca (Douro) | Touriga Franca | Quinta do Passadouro |
| 12834 | 12833 | US | Very light in aromas for two often-overpowering grapes, this delicately arranged bottling with patience shows rainy slate and pear-skin aromas. The minerally concrete character carries the sip, where yellow-apple skins and squeezed lemons make for a racy experience. It's a white wine for the cellar. | | 88 | 28 | California | Santa Ynez Valley | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Refugio Ranch 2013 Roussanne-Viognier (Santa Ynez Valley) | Roussanne-Viognier | Refugio Ranch |
| 12835 | 12834 | US | Quite grassy and brisk in style, this wine releases generous aromas of cut tennis ball, wet cement and sour limes. That citrusy acidity and sour-grass energy picks up lime pith, green-apple skins and a touch of white pepper on the palate, a very classic profile. | Tiradora | 88 | 24 | California | Santa Ynez Valley | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Refugio Ranch 2014 Tiradora Sauvignon Blanc (Santa Ynez Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Refugio Ranch |
| 12836 | 12835 | US | Fruity and forward, this is a pretty, approachable wine with bright berry and cherry fruit. There's a strong note of citrus, particularly orange flesh and rind, and it's the sort of no-nonsense, gluggable wine that one rarely finds associated with Pinot Noir. This will be best enjoyed by 2018. | | 88 | 35 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Rex Hill 2013 Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Noir | Rex Hill |
| 12837 | 12836 | US | Cherry compote and a flair of kirsch preside over well-tended acidity in this full-bodied wine. Earthy lavender and herb give the wine an ethereal character atop solid, velvety texture and a big oak finish. | Reserve | 88 | 65 | California | Carneros-Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Robert Mondavi 2013 Reserve Pinot Noir (Carneros-Napa Valley) | Pinot Noir | Robert Mondavi |
| 12838 | 12837 | US | Youthfully exuberant in fresh-squeezed grapefruit, lemon and lime, this wine has zesty acidity and pillows of vanilla, ending clean and bright. This is the first national release of this variety for the winery. | | 88 | 24 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Rombauer 2015 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Rombauer |
| 12839 | 12838 | Italy | This slowly reveals subdued aromas suggesting ripe black-skinned fruit, scorched soil, violet, dark spice and a hint of espresso. The palate is on the lean side, with a sprinkling of clove, white pepper and a coffee note adding interest to the core of dried black cherry. Dusty tannins grip the close. | Monsenese Riserva | 88 | 34 | Tuscany | Chianti Classico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | San Leonino 2012 Monsenese Riserva (Chianti Classico) | Sangiovese | San Leonino |
| 12840 | 12839 | US | From a vineyard planted on the edge of Freestone by James MacPhail of MacPhail Family Wines and respected grower Jim Pratt, this wine opens with a splash of white pepper that persists on the soft, silky palate. Roses and black tea provide savory flavor, with an intensity of forest floor. | Mardikian Vineyard | 88 | 75 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Sante Arcangeli 2014 Mardikian Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) | Pinot Noir | Sante Arcangeli |