| 1291 | 1290 | Italy | Aromas of dried rose, violet and red berry meld together in the glass. The refined palate offers dried cherry, light toast, mineral and a hint of spice alongside soft, supple tannins. | Sanct Valentin | 89 | 48 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Cantina Produttori San Michele Appiano 2011 Sanct Valentin Pinot Nero (Alto Adige) | Pinot Nero | Cantina Produttori San Michele Appiano |
| 1292 | 1291 | Italy | Sleek and polished, this opens with aromas of raspberry preserve and rose petal. The elegant palate offers crushed red berry with hints of green tea, cinnamon and a mineral note alongside firm acidity and supple tannins. | | 89 | 26 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Cantina Terlano 2013 Pinot Nero (Alto Adige) | Pinot Nero | Cantina Terlano |
| 1293 | 1292 | Italy | This vibrant wine opens with varietal aromas of cut grass, passion fruit and crushed tomato vine. The linear palate offers up yellow peach, cantaloupe and a hint of ginger drop alongside racy acidity. It offers excellent value. | | 89 | 13 | Northeastern Italy | Trentino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Cembra 2013 Sauvignon (Trentino) | Sauvignon | Cembra |
| 1294 | 1293 | US | Generous tannins surround a core of ripe, brawny blackberry fruit and a powerful imprint of dried herb in this wine, which is rich and concentrated. Earthy tobacco and chocolate seal the finish. | | 89 | 75 | California | Stags Leap District | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Cliff Lede 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon (Stags Leap District) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Cliff Lede |
| 1295 | 1294 | Spain | Rubbery berry and plum aromas come with a note of latex. In the mouth, this is juicy, bright and focused, with good raspberry and plum fruit. Textural balance is an attribute, while the finish is round, lively and full of tasty berry flavors. Drink through 2018. | Serras del Priorat | 89 | 30 | Catalonia | Priorat | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Clos Figueras 2013 Serras del Priorat Red (Priorat) | Red Blend | Clos Figueras |
| 1296 | 1295 | US | This wine's nose begins very steely, with fresh cracked chalk aromas, then allows soft caramel candy, pound cake and white flowers to emerge. The very inviting flavors include apple flesh and skins, fresh cut pineapple and slated nuts, all clinging to a very pithy element that cuts the entire palate. | | 89 | 25 | California | Santa Barbara County | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Consilience 2013 Chardonnay (Santa Barbara County) | Chardonnay | Consilience |
| 1297 | 1296 | France | Ripe and fruity, this immediately attractive wine has a crisp texture, giving prominence to apple and grapefruit freshness. The light spritz from bottling from the lees adds bright lift to the aftertaste. Drink now. | La Louvetrie Sur Lie | 89 | 14 | Loire Valley | Muscadet Sèvre et Maine | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaines Landron 2013 La Louvetrie Sur Lie (Muscadet Sèvre et Maine) | Melon | Domaines Landron |
| 1298 | 1297 | Italy | From what are considered as the highest vineyards in Europe, this vibrant, elegant white reveals lovely fragrances of honeysuckle, jasmine and alpine herb. The linear palate delivers yellow apple, citrus, thyme and a hint of mineral alongside brisk acidity. | Tradizionale Blanc de Morgex et de La Salle | 89 | 20 | Northwestern Italy | Valle d'Aosta | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Cave du Vin Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle 2013 Tradizionale Blanc de Morgex et de La Salle Prié Blanc (Valle d'Aosta) | Prié Blanc | Cave du Vin Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle |
| 1299 | 1298 | US | This complex, flavorful wine walks on the wild side with a bit of funky barnyard in the aromas and flavors. It's dry, moderately tannic, rather light in body, and brings spicy black pepper, grilled beef and ripe plum flavors. | Estate Grown | 89 | 36 | California | Fair Play | Sierra Foothills | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Cedar Creek 2011 Estate Grown Syrah (Fair Play) | Syrah | Cedar Creek |
| 1300 | 1299 | Italy | Aromas suggest red berry and plum with a hint of cake spice. The palate is elegant and reserved, offering sour cherry, toast and vanilla alongside fine-grained tannins. It closes on a light mineral note. | Cornell Villa Nigra | 89 | 49 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Colterenzio 2011 Cornell Villa Nigra Pinot Nero (Alto Adige) | Pinot Nero | Colterenzio |
| 1301 | 1300 | US | This is a successful straight-ahead Chardonnay, with aromas of buttercream, vanilla and orange cake developing complexity thanks to alkaline, pithy notes. For such a rich nose, it proves quite clean and crisp on the palate, with lemon-lime soda, wet slate and just a touch of buttered apples. | | 89 | 35 | California | Santa Barbara County | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Demetria 2012 Chardonnay (Santa Barbara County) | Chardonnay | Demetria |
| 1302 | 1301 | France | Lightly herbaceous, this is a ripe, lively wine. Grapefruit and lemon zest flavors are complemented by fuller apple and quince flavors. A tight minerality in the background will allow the wine to age. Drink from 2016. | | 89 | 20 | Loire Valley | Menetou-Salon | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine de l'Ermitage 2013 Menetou-Salon | Sauvignon Blanc | Domaine de l'Ermitage |
| 1303 | 1302 | France | This is a ripe, fresh and fruity wine that's filled out with a tangy, mineral texture. Grapefruit and lime juice flavors give a zesty feel as well as intense acidity. It is ready to drink. | | 89 | 21 | Loire Valley | Sancerre | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine de Rome 2013 Sancerre | Sauvignon Blanc | Domaine de Rome |
| 1304 | 1303 | Germany | Taut and cool with swathes of fresh tarragon and crisp melon rind, this elegant dry Riesling has a nervous vitality throughout. The palate is zesty and bright, highlighting tart flavors of tangerine and apricot before fading into a dusty mineral finish. | Hochheimer Hölle Kabinett Trocken | 89 | 28 | Rheingau | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Domdechant Werner 2013 Hochheimer Hölle Kabinett Trocken Riesling (Rheingau) | Riesling | Domdechant Werner |
| 1305 | 1304 | Germany | Spine-tingling acidity runs throughout this off-dry Riesling. Swathes of honey and fresh apple, saffron and dried berries lend sweetness and warmth, but this striking kabinett does not surrender its sharp edges easily. | Ockfener Bockstein Kabinett | 89 | 20 | Mosel | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Dr. Fischer 2013 Ockfener Bockstein Kabinett Riesling (Mosel) | Riesling | Dr. Fischer |
| 1306 | 1305 | Spain | This blends intensity and nutty richness on the nose, backed up by a full, balanced palate. Flavors of dark caramel, toffee and chocolate end with the distinct flavor of café mocha and a lasting streak of caramel. | Cream | 89 | 18 | Andalucia | Jerez | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Osborne NV Cream Sherry (Jerez) | Sherry | Osborne |
| 1307 | 1306 | Spain | Rusty in color and earthy on the nose, with capped aromas of cedar and herbs, this mature Catalonian Cabernet is compact on the palate and fused by firm tannins. Flavors of dried berry, stone fruits and toffee finish long. This ranks as a fun challenge for Spanish wine geeks. | Chateldon Reserva | 89 | 20 | Catalonia | Penedès | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Pinord 2007 Chateldon Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Penedès) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Pinord |
| 1308 | 1307 | US | Light, tart cherry fruit beckons for further exploration. The ripeness is there, and the wine comes across as clean and elegant in its modest proportions. As it breathes open there is a slight hint of volatility which, for most tasters, will be a plus. | Holstein Vineyard | 89 | 40 | Oregon | Dundee Hills | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Purple Hands 2013 Holstein Vineyard Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills) | Pinot Noir | Purple Hands |
| 1309 | 1308 | Portugal | This blend of Alvarinho and Trajadura is initially crisp and fresh. Gradually, it broadens out into a rich wine with a blend between lemon and yellow fruits that is delicious and concentrated. This tangy wine is developing well, and is ready to drink now although it will age. | Torre de Menagem Escolha | 89 | 13 | Vinho Verde | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quintas de Melgaço 2014 Torre de Menagem Escolha White (Vinho Verde) | Portuguese White | Quintas de Melgaço |
| 1310 | 1309 | US | This Zin speaks to compelling red fruit, plum and vanilla, with light oak presence. It's balanced yet still plenty big, showing off its well-worn roots within an historic vineyard. Before veering into syrupy territory, it pulls back, letting leathery cinnamon and black pepper have their say. | Monte Rosso Vineyard | 89 | 45 | California | Sonoma Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Rosenblum 2011 Monte Rosso Vineyard Zinfandel (Sonoma Valley) | Zinfandel | Rosenblum |
| 1311 | 1310 | US | This blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 8% Petite Sirah and 5% Cabernet Franc shows aromas of sweet plum, cherry jam, grape candy and chocolate spices. The palate presents a medium level of density, with flavors of Bing cherry, ollallieberry and dried oregano, thyme and marjoram. | Reflections of Still Waters | 89 | 40 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Still Waters 2010 Reflections of Still Waters Red (Paso Robles) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Still Waters |
| 1312 | 1311 | US | Floral, this medium-bodied white is creamy and touched by richer notions of pear, pineapple and vanilla, reflective of its warmer appellation in a warm year. French oak (40% of it new) aged the wine for under a year. With a touch of honeysuckle and nutmeg, the minerality is subtle. | Stuhlmuller Vineyards Reserve | 89 | 32 | California | Alexander Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Summers 2013 Stuhlmuller Vineyards Reserve Chardonnay (Alexander Valley) | Chardonnay | Summers |
| 1313 | 1312 | Italy | This bright, fresh wine offers aromas of woodland berry, alpine herb, graphite, and a touch of cake spice. On the palate, green tomato and peppermint accent the bright strawberry core. | I Vigneti | 89 | 15 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Tenuta Peter Sölva & Söhne 2013 I Vigneti Pinot Nero (Alto Adige) | Pinot Nero | Tenuta Peter Sölva & Söhne |
| 1314 | 1313 | US | A mix of strawberry-rhubarb compote, mocha-chocolate and chalky tannins are featured in this 80% Cabernet with smaller amounts of other Bordeaux varieties blended in. Dense and meaty, a powerful jolt of cassis rears its head on the finish. | | 89 | 34 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Terra Valentine 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Terra Valentine |
| 1315 | 1314 | Italy | This opens with smoke, mint, coconut, red berry and graphite aromas. The palate offers dried red cherry and mineral alongside drying tannins. Enjoy it soon to capture the fruit flavors. | Linticlarus Riserva | 89 | 40 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Tiefenbrunner 2011 Linticlarus Riserva Pinot Nero (Alto Adige) | Pinot Nero | Tiefenbrunner |
| 1316 | 1315 | Italy | Pretty aromas of red berry, crushed flower and a hint of rosemary lead the nose on this bright red. The fresh palate offers crushed raspberry, green tomato and cinnamon. It's fresh, sleek and balanced. | | 89 | 20 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Tramin 2013 Pinot Nero (Alto Adige) | Pinot Nero | Tramin |
| 1317 | 1316 | Italy | Radiant and elegant, this offers enticing white stone fruit, Mediterranean brush and spring flower scents. The vibrant, balanced palate delivers creamy white peach, pear and tangy nectarine flavors, alongside crisp acidity. A savory mineral note gives it a mouthwatering finish. | | 90 | 20 | Southern Italy | Greco di Tufo | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Vesevo 2016 Greco di Tufo | Greco | Vesevo |
| 1318 | 1317 | US | A bright, floral fragrance invites one to further explore this softly structured wine. It's layered with ripe red fruit, leather and pepper flavors that are carried into the finish by tight, grippy tannins. | Estate | 90 | 42 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Viszlay Vineyards 2013 Estate Petite Sirah (Russian River Valley) | Petite Sirah | Viszlay Vineyards |
| 1319 | 1318 | US | This lightly built wine is fully expressive, with floral aromas and bright layers of black cherry, peppery clove and toasted oak. Balanced and unhindered, it will work well at the table. | Winemaker's Reserve Estate | 90 | 98 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Viszlay Vineyards 2013 Winemaker's Reserve Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Russian River Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Viszlay Vineyards |
| 1320 | 1319 | New Zealand | A considerable step up in quality from the basic Yealands Sauvignon Blanc, this offering boasts attractive aromas of white grapefruit and pea tendrils. There's a silky texture and green, grassy elements on the palate, but they never stray too far into vegetal, finishing zesty and clean. | Single Vineyard | 90 | 25 | Awatere Valley | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Yealands 2016 Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc (Awatere Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Yealands |