| 14182 | 14181 | US | Lighter in color than many 2012s from Santa Barbara County, this wine begins with an inviting nose that offers scents of strawberry-infused balsamic vinegar and sandalwood. Once sipped, it's light and crisp, but surprisingly powerful, with cranberry, pomegranate and a leather finish. | Goodchild High 9 Vineyard Estate | 90 | 30 | California | Santa Barbara County | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Lucas & Lewellen 2012 Goodchild High 9 Vineyard Estate Pinot Noir (Santa Barbara County) | Pinot Noir | Lucas & Lewellen |
| 14183 | 14182 | Spain | Earthy, dry aromas of plum and cherry come with notes of vanilla, herbs, tobacco and leather. This feels fresh, acidic and generally well balanced. Flavors of spiced plum and berry are riper than many 2008s from Rioja, while a finish with tobacco and leathery flavors is solid and fairly long. Drink through 2020. | Finca Ygay Reserva | 90 | 26 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Marqués de Murrieta 2008 Finca Ygay Reserva (Rioja) | Tempranillo Blend | Marqués de Murrieta |
| 14184 | 14183 | US | The savory side of Pinot Noir shines in this bottling from a vineyard south of the Arroyo Seco appellation. Aromas include stewed tomato and green olives with pimento. Falling in line are the Middle Eastern spices and olive tapenade on the palate, with tight pomegranate fruit. Serve with lamb gyros. | Central Avenue Vineyard | 90 | 21 | California | Monterey County | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Pessagno 2012 Central Avenue Vineyard Pinot Noir (Monterey County) | Pinot Noir | Pessagno |
| 14185 | 14184 | US | Sanguine in cranberry, pomegranate and cherry, it has well-integrated tannins. The texture is smooth and the acidity bright. Drink now or enjoy 2019–2024. | | 90 | 40 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Peter Paul Wines 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Peter Paul Wines |
| 14186 | 14185 | France | The wine balances acidity and full fruitiness. These show in the lively, fresh character as well as the rich apple and pear flavors. The end shows more youthful texture, offering the chance to hold this wine until 2015. | Mission St Vincent | 90 | 26 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux Blanc | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Producta Vignobles 2013 Mission St Vincent (Bordeaux Blanc) | Sauvignon | Producta Vignobles |
| 14187 | 14186 | US | This is a wine of marked elegance rather than power, dealing glossy tannins and succulent acids. A pretty expression of Sangiovese from North Carolina, this has delicate layers of red currant, strawberry, spiced flower and pomegranate. | | 90 | 18 | North Carolina | Swan Creek | | | | Raffaldini 2011 Sangiovese (Swan Creek) | Sangiovese | Raffaldini |
| 14188 | 14187 | Switzerland | A Swiss blend of Pinot Noir and Gamay, this delightful wine has aromas of mint and black raspberry and flavors of cherry, red raspberry, fig and tobacco leaf. The finish is generous and long lasting. | Dôle des Monts | 90 | 30 | Valais | | | Jeff Jenssen | @worldwineguys | Robert Gilliard 2012 Dôle des Monts Pinot Noir-Gamay (Valais) | Pinot Noir-Gamay | Robert Gilliard |
| 14189 | 14188 | Croatia | Sure to please any wine-geek, this orange wine is a blend of seven grapes including Sauvignon Blanc, Vermentino, Reisling Italica, Glera, Fruilano, Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc. It's aged for three years in large wooden vats and has aromas of dried nectarine, dried peach, apricot and freshly ground black pepper that lead to luscious flavors of apricot nectar and honeycomb. | Ines in White | 90 | 41 | Istria | | | Jeff Jenssen | @worldwineguys | Roxanich 2008 Ines in White White (Istria) | White Blend | Roxanich |
| 14161 | 14160 | Italy | Albeggio is a Syrah-based rosato that offers accents of cranberry, cassis and blueberry, backed by fresh acidity and medium density. It would pair well with roasted eggplant in yogurt sauce. | Albeggio | 86 | 15 | Tuscany | Toscana | | | | Fattoria Lavacchio 2011 Albeggio Rosato (Toscana) | Rosato | Fattoria Lavacchio |
| 14162 | 14161 | US | Complex, rich flavors of mulberry, cola, leather, pepper and sandalwood mark this dry, tannic Syrah. The texture is aggressive, with jagged tannins. Ready to drink. | | 86 | 28 | California | Santa Barbara County | Central Coast | | | Fess Parker 2010 Syrah (Santa Barbara County) | Syrah | Fess Parker |
| 14163 | 14162 | US | This feels a bit tough and gritty, with stringy tannins that give the palate a rustic texture. The flavors are ripe, with notes of cherries, licorice and mocha. Drink now. | Saddle-Up | 86 | 22 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | | | Flocchini 2010 Saddle-Up Syrah (Sonoma Coast) | Syrah | Flocchini |
| 14164 | 14163 | Italy | Slightly closed at first, this Sémillon needs a few minutes in the glass before the aromas become charged. Exotic fruit and pineapple notes appear with citrus and peach accents. The finish is simple and fresh. | | 86 | 15 | Tuscany | Toscana | | | | Fornacelle 2011 Semillon (Toscana) | Sémillon | Fornacelle |
| 14165 | 14164 | Italy | Fresh, floral and lively, this bright wine offers tones of wild berry, pink grapefruit and crisp green apple. There's enough acidity to balance fried appetizers or cheese-topped pastas. | | 86 | 13 | Tuscany | Bolgheri | | | | Giorgio Meletti Cavallari 2011 Rosato (Bolgheri) | Rosato | Giorgio Meletti Cavallari |
| 14166 | 14165 | US | Heavy, dense and dry, this Cabernet Sauvignon is stuffed with blackberry, currant, anise and licorice flavors, and it shows plenty of oak influence. It's also fairly tannic. Drink now. | | 86 | 45 | California | Alexander Valley | Sonoma | | | Aje 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Aje |
| 14167 | 14166 | US | A simple and candied Pinot Noir, this has tasty raspberry and cherry jam flavors, plus rich, oak-derived notes of buttered toast. | | 86 | 30 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | | | Alderbrook 2010 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) | Pinot Noir | Alderbrook |
| 14168 | 14167 | Israel | This wine boasts aromas and flavors of dried red fruits, fresh mint and cocoa powder. Medium weight, with soft, dusty tannins and a medium-length finish. A young wine, but quite approachable now. | Reserve | 86 | | Galilee | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Alexander 2010 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Galilee) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Alexander |
| 14169 | 14168 | Israel | Underipe nectarine, lemon pith and a touch of freshly dried grass start off the bouquet of this Chardonnay. The medium-weight palate transitions into ripe flavors of melon and pear flesh that carry through to the slightly flabby finish. | Liza | 86 | | Galilee | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Alexander 2011 Liza Chardonnay (Galilee) | Chardonnay | Alexander |
| 14170 | 14169 | Italy | Fresh and easy, this bright Vermentino would pair well with vegetable egg rolls or easy Spanish tapas. The wine's crisp acidity is followed by peach, citrus and pear flavors. | | 86 | 15 | Tuscany | Toscana | | | | Altadonna 2011 Vermentino (Toscana) | Vermentino | Altadonna |
| 14171 | 14170 | US | Cheerful, easy-to-like and silky, this Pinot Noir has clean raspberry and cherry tart flavors. It has good acidity, and a long, spicy finish. | | 86 | 25 | California | Carneros | Napa-Sonoma | | | Artesa 2010 Pinot Noir (Carneros) | Pinot Noir | Artesa |
| 14172 | 14171 | US | While this wine has Napa elegance, it never completely loses the varietal's rustic edge. It's rich in briary berries, cola, tobacco and white pepper flavors, and it comes with an overripe, raisiny sweetness. | Black Glass Vineyard Estate | 86 | 35 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Benessere 2009 Black Glass Vineyard Estate Zinfandel (Napa Valley) | Zinfandel | Benessere |
| 14173 | 14172 | Morocco | This powerful blend of Moroccan Syrah and Grenache is intense and fruity, and it bears ripe black-cherry, plum and blackberry flavors, tinged with chocolate, cherry cordial and granite notes. Soft tannins on the midpalate add texture to this dense, richly structured wine. | Kahina | 86 | 30 | Guerrouane | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Bernard Magrez 2010 Kahina Syrah-Grenache (Guerrouane) | Syrah-Grenache | Bernard Magrez |
| 14174 | 14173 | US | Impenetrably black in color, this Syrah feels bone dry and tannic. It has all of the hallmarks of an ageable wine, but the concentration of blackberry and currant flavors is unlikely to outlast the tannins. Drink this over the next few years. | Englandcrest | 86 | 18 | California | Sonoma Valley | Sonoma | | | Wellington 2008 Englandcrest Syrah (Sonoma Valley) | Syrah | Wellington |
| 14175 | 14174 | Italy | This Sangiovese-based rosato is vinified solely in stainless steel in order to preserve the freshness of its forest berry and cranberry flavors. A touch of bitter almond adds brightness to the finish. | Cantalici Petali di Rosé | 86 | 14 | Tuscany | Toscana | | | | L'Antica Fornace di Ridolfo 2011 Cantalici Petali di Rosé Sangiovese (Toscana) | Sangiovese | L'Antica Fornace di Ridolfo |
| 14176 | 14175 | US | While initially a bit musky and waxy on the nose, this Riesling gains strength on the palate as it offers rich honey and red apple flavors. The lemon-lime-like acidity lingers on the finish. | Semi-Dry | 86 | 14 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Lucas Vineyards 2010 Semi-Dry Riesling (Finger Lakes) | Riesling | Lucas Vineyards |
| 14177 | 14176 | US | While it does have a mint flavor, this spicy blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and several other varieties is a fine wine to drink now with pizzas, chili and hamburgers. | | 86 | 16 | California | California | California Other | | | Michael Pozzan 2010 Red (California) | Red Blend | Michael Pozzan |
| 14178 | 14177 | US | Syrah comprises more than half of this spicy, Rhône-style blend, which also includes Grenache and Cinsault. A scent of wild berry introduces this wine, which feels sharp and carries a hint of pickle barrel, though no American oak is indicated. The palate broadens to display a flavor of strawberry compote and a whiff of chocolate. | Double Bluff | 86 | 19 | Washington | Horse Heaven Hills | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Ott & Murphy 2010 Double Bluff Red (Horse Heaven Hills) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Ott & Murphy |
| 14179 | 14178 | US | Dry and oaky, this Chardonnay offers herb-inflected pineapple and pear flavors. | | 86 | 60 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Patland 2011 Chardonnay (Napa Valley) | Chardonnay | Patland |
| 14180 | 14179 | Romania | Redolent of ripe red berries and cherry blossoms, this semisweet Moscato has a delicate, sugar-laced quality, balanced by bright citrus and apple flavors. Crisp in acidity, it's easy drinking and refreshing on the finish. | Dreambird | 86 | 7 | Recas | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Cramele Recas 2011 Dreambird Moscato (Recas) | Moscato | Cramele Recas |
| 14181 | 14180 | France | This is a fragrant, floral wine, with a smooth touch of vanilla. It has a fruity, ripe feel, and it shows fresh, crisp, apple-like acidity. This is a ready-to-drink, balanced Chardonnay. | | 86 | 27 | Burgundy | Bourgogne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Jessiaume 2010 Bourgogne | Chardonnay | Domaine Jessiaume |
| 14190 | 14189 | Italy | This opens with a beautiful fragrance of rose, violet, red berry, new leather, turned earth and balsamic notes. The palate delivers Morello cherry, red raspberry, espresso and mint alongside astringent tannins that still need to integrate. | Currà Riserva | 90 | | Piedmont | Barbaresco | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Sarotto 2009 Currà Riserva (Barbaresco) | Nebbiolo | Sarotto |