| 13261 | 13260 | US | Hall produces some of Napa's consistently most gorgeous red wines, and while this wine is one of their least expensive, it shows the house style of balanced power and deliciousness. A Bordeaux-style blend with 30% Syrah, it's high in alcohol, but wears it well, showing blackberry, cherry, chocolate and liqueur flavors. Drink now. | Craig's Cuvée | 89 | 35 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Hall 2010 Craig's Cuvée Red (Napa Valley) | Red Blend | Hall |
| 13262 | 13261 | US | This Merlot-based Bordeaux-style blend is upfront and delicious in cherry and blackberry jam, chocolate, red currant, bacon and sweet oak flavors. Most of the appeal is right there on the surface, but it does contain a level of complexity and balance that adds to the point score. | Barrack Brand | 89 | 42 | California | Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara | Central Coast | | | Happy Canyon Vineyard 2008 Barrack Brand Red (Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Happy Canyon Vineyard |
| 13263 | 13262 | Australia | A solidly built, rather chunky Cabernet, the 2009 Pillar Box Reserve delivers plummy fruit framed by vanilla and tobacco notes. The tannins are a bit coarsely textured on the finish, but leave behind an appetizingly mouthwatering sensation. Drink now–2020. | Pillar Box Reserve | 89 | 21 | South Australia | Padthaway | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Henry's Drive Vignerons 2009 Pillar Box Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Padthaway) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Henry's Drive Vignerons |
| 13264 | 13263 | US | A huge, thick Syrah that couldn't possibly be fruitier. It explodes in blackberry and cherry jam, dark chocolate and toasty oak flavors, wrapped into sturdy tannins, leading to a finish of brown sugar and spices. Not for the faint-hearted, but a seriously great barbecue wine. | Vintage Select | 89 | 45 | California | Alexander Valley | Sonoma | | | Wattle Creek 2010 Vintage Select Shiraz (Alexander Valley) | Shiraz | Wattle Creek |
| 13265 | 13264 | Italy | This Barolo offers tobacco leaf, porcini mushroom, roasted coffee bean and espresso aromas. The palate delivers ripe plum and coffee notes, and ripe, round tannins. This isn't a very typical expression of Barolo, but it's enjoyable. It's already approachable. Drink it now and over the next few years. | Torriglione | 89 | 60 | Piedmont | Barolo | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Mario Gagliasso 2009 Torriglione (Barolo) | Nebbiolo | Mario Gagliasso |
| 13266 | 13265 | US | Shows good Sonoma Coast character in the tart acids and cool-climate flavors of pomegranates, cherries and cola. Lots of new French oak adds rich notes of buttered toast and smoke. Appealingly dry, it's a fancy, elegant wine from this fine producer, but finishes a little short. Drink over the next 2–3 years. | | 89 | 45 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | | | Patz & Hall 2011 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) | Pinot Noir | Patz & Hall |
| 13267 | 13266 | Chile | Similar to the 2010 Primus, this is earthy, wholesome and soundly built. Aromas of meaty fruit, leather and licorice are earthy and inviting. The palate feels chewy and medium to full, with dark plum, carob, loam and blackberry flavors. A warm, mildly baked finish concludes this round, very nice red. | | 89 | 20 | Colchagua Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Primus 2011 Carmenère (Colchagua Valley) | Carmenère | Primus |
| 13268 | 13267 | US | It's rare to find a Washington Malbec at this price; and this is a very good one at that. Toasty and firm upon entry, it loads the palate with black cherry and cassis, followed with generous barrel flavors of coffee and a finishing thread of smoke. It tastes like a wine that was intended to sell for considerably more. | | 89 | 15 | Washington | Yakima Valley | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Redd Brand NV Malbec (Yakima Valley) | Malbec | Redd Brand |
| 13269 | 13268 | US | Notable for balanced elegance, this Cabernet is dry and complex in blackberry, currant, cassis and plum flavors. Oak gives it a lovely jacket of smoke. It's tough in tannins, and unlikely to age, so drink over the next 2–3 years. | Estate | 89 | 30 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | St. Supéry 2010 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Supéry |
| 13270 | 13269 | Austria | The perfumed spiciness from Traminer is balanced by notes of tropical fruit, peppered pears and a fine, attractive acidity. The wine is full bodied, direct and delicious. Screwcap. | Gamlitzberg Reserve | 89 | | Steiermark | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Strauss 2010 Gamlitzberg Reserve Traminer (Steiermark) | Traminer | Strauss |
| 13271 | 13270 | Italy | This young Roero shows Nebbiolo's charming side. It has a lovely fragrance of rose, violet and crushed berry, while the palate delivers bright cherry and cinnamon spice. It's fresh, polished and enjoyable. | | 89 | | Piedmont | Roero | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Careglio 2010 Roero | Nebbiolo | Careglio |
| 13272 | 13271 | France | Ripe and fruity, this is a wine made for drinking soon. It has ripe black-plum fruit, structured tannins and a juicy and smoky character that is already delicious. | | 89 | 18 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux Supérieur | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château de Nardon 2011 Bordeaux Supérieur | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château de Nardon |
| 13273 | 13272 | Israel | This blend of 60% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon is bright and balanced, with fruity notes of black plum and cherry dusted by accents of tobacco, licorice and lightly charred wood. Medium weight and enjoyable, the tannins are mouthcoating but fine and the finish deliciously spicy. | Fusion | 89 | 15 | Galilee | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Segal's 2012 Fusion Red (Galilee) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Segal's |
| 13274 | 13273 | Austria | Fresh, fragrant and aromatic, this is a clean, clear, limpid wine. Its white fruit flavors are refreshingly crisp, offering delicious acidity. Finishes with a lively citrus aftertaste. Screwcap. | Steinterrassen | 89 | 28 | Kremstal | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Stadt Krems 2012 Steinterrassen Riesling (Kremstal) | Riesling | Stadt Krems |
| 13286 | 13285 | France | This is a solid wine, with complex tannins that sit over the ripe plum and berry-fruit tones. It is balanced, yet still young showing the wood aging as well as considerable juicy acidity. This wine, with its structure, needs to age. Drink from 2018. | | 90 | 30 | Bordeaux | Haut-Médoc | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Lestage Simon 2012 Haut-Médoc | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Lestage Simon |
| 13287 | 13286 | France | Domaine de la Mordorée's 2014 rosés are fitting tributes to proprietor Christophe Delorme's final vintage (he died in June 2015). This blend of 50% Grenache, 30% Syrah and 20% Cinsault is weighty and rich, blending raspberries and white chocolate into a wine that could be served as a light red wine, with grilled meats or poultry. | Le Dame Rousse | 90 | 20 | Rhône Valley | Côtes du Rhône | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Domaine de la Mordorée 2014 Le Dame Rousse Rosé (Côtes du Rhône) | Rosé | Domaine de la Mordorée |
| 13288 | 13287 | Italy | This 100% Sangiovese opens with aromas of plum, wild berry, grilled herb and a menthol note. The structured palate offers ripe black cherry, mint and ground white pepper alongside firm, fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity. Drink 2016–2020. | Bugialla Riserva | 90 | 45 | Tuscany | Chianti Classico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Fattoria Poggerino 2012 Bugialla Riserva (Chianti Classico) | Sangiovese | Fattoria Poggerino |
| 13289 | 13288 | Italy | Made with 90% Sangiovese, 5% Merlot and 5% Colorino, this straightforward, savory wine opens with aromas of ripe berry, tobacco, blue flowers and a whiff of cedar. The bright, accessible palate delivers crushed black cherry, licorice and white pepper alongside supple tannins and fresh acidity. It's made for sheer drinking pleasure so enjoy over the next few years. | | 90 | 15 | Tuscany | Chianti Classico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Castello di Gabbiano 2012 Chianti Classico | Red Blend | Castello di Gabbiano |
| 13290 | 13289 | Italy | A blend of Sangiovese topped up with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, this opens with aromas of ripe plum, baked earth, pressed blue flower and brown spice. The firm palate delivers dried black cherry, mocha, anise and tobacco alongside fine-grained tannins. | Agostino Petri Riserva | 90 | 20 | Tuscany | Chianti Classico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Castello Vicchiomaggio 2012 Agostino Petri Riserva (Chianti Classico) | Red Blend | Castello Vicchiomaggio |
| 13275 | 13274 | Austria | The Sandgrube vineyard is one of the most familiar names in Krems and produces warm, fruity wines like this. The wine has weight, a dense texture and green-fruit acidity, laced with pepper. It's very young and should be kept for 2–3 years. Screwcap. | Kremser Sandgrube | 89 | 18 | Kremstal | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Thierry-Weber 2012 Kremser Sandgrube Grüner Veltliner (Kremstal) | Grüner Veltliner | Thierry-Weber |
| 13276 | 13275 | US | This new cuvée features grapes from both Tokar and Yellowbird vineyards, located out in the Mill Creek region east of downtown Walla Walla. It's close enough to the Blue Mountains to allow for this experiment in dry-farmed (non-irrigated) grapes. Flavors are distinctive, showing wild berries, cola, grain and herb. | Dryland | 89 | 42 | Washington | Walla Walla Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Tulpen 2009 Dryland Cabernet Sauvignon (Walla Walla Valley (WA)) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Tulpen |
| 13277 | 13276 | Germany | Whiffs of smoke and struck flint blow off with aeration, revealing bright orange and lemon peel notes on this off-dry Spätlese. It's broad and a bit luscious on the palate, with intense, dusty minerality and a spray of fresh herbs and lemon-pith notes that lend a bristling astringency. | Bernkasteler Badstube Spätlese | 89 | 29 | Mosel | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Markus Molitor 2010 Bernkasteler Badstube Spätlese Riesling (Mosel) | Riesling | Markus Molitor |
| 13278 | 13277 | US | Nothing subtle about this Zin, which offers a heady blast of grilled raspberries and cherries. It's a robust wine, with lots of alcohol and spices and a rich finish. This is your go-to summer barbecue wine. | Barrel 32 | 89 | 55 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | | | Bella 2010 Barrel 32 Zinfandel (Sonoma County) | Zinfandel | Bella |
| 13279 | 13278 | US | Borra winemaker Markus Niggli, a Swiss native, has gone back to his roots for this innovative blend of 85% Kerner and 15% Riesling, proving that some of the best experimentation in California is happening in places like Lodi right now. Full of lively acidity, this wine is crisp, soft, sparkling with lime, apple, lychee and kiwi, easy to enjoy on a summer's day or any other day. | Artist Series | 89 | 18 | California | Lodi | Central Valley | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Borra 2012 Artist Series White (Lodi) | White Blend | Borra |
| 13280 | 13279 | France | This rich, wood-laden wine is balanced by ripe red plum and blackberry fruit. It is a solid effort, its ripe fruit laced with attractive, fresh acidity. Generous and dense. | | 89 | | Bordeaux | Côtes de Bourg | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château le Piat 2011 Côtes de Bourg | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château le Piat |
| 13281 | 13280 | Italy | This Barbaresco has an unusual but appealing fragrance of incense, exotic spice and black fruit. The palate shows more classic Nebbiolo characters of cherry and spice, as well as oak-driven sensations of roasted coffee bean and vanilla. | Bordini | 89 | 62 | Piedmont | Barbaresco | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Fontanabianca 2010 Bordini (Barbaresco) | Nebbiolo | Fontanabianca |
| 13282 | 13281 | US | Pale copper colored, this wine is more focused on mineral than fruit expression, with aromas of wet stone out in front of citrus rind. The medium-bodied flavors dance lightly on the palate but still show concentration, texture and balance. | Edith Grenache Armada Vineyard | 90 | 45 | Washington | Walla Walla Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Cayuse 2013 Edith Grenache Armada Vineyard Rosé (Walla Walla Valley (WA)) | Rosé | Cayuse |
| 13283 | 13282 | US | An intoxicating whiff of musky floral perfume persists throughout this bright, full-bodied Sauvignon Blanc. Gooseberry and white grapefruit flavors are tart and crisp, gaining plushness through the addition of Chardonnay in the blend. Elegant and substantial in mouth feel, it finishes long. | Mudd Vineyard | 90 | 20 | New York | Long Island | Long Island | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Channing Daughters 2014 Mudd Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc (Long Island) | Sauvignon Blanc | Channing Daughters |
| 13284 | 13283 | US | This dry Merlot rosé is the benchmark from which to compare each of Channing Daughter's seven rosato wines this vintage. It's elegantly framed, perfumed with waxy-white florals and crisp strawberry and cherry notes. Dry and crisp, yet luscious in body with a lingering touch of bramble on the finish. | | 90 | 20 | New York | Long Island | Long Island | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Channing Daughters 2014 Rosato (Long Island) | Rosato | Channing Daughters |
| 13285 | 13284 | France | While this wine is still dense and tannic, it also has great layers of blackberry and black plum fruits that give richness. So although it is structured, it is also full and ripe, hinting at a delicious, generous future. Drink from 2018. | Le Pin de Belcier | 90 | 55 | Bordeaux | Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château de Belcier 2012 Le Pin de Belcier (Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château de Belcier |