| 14341 | 14340 | US | Tastes like it has some volatility, with sharp, unpleasant acids framing flavors of cherries and raisins. | | 80 | 23 | California | Sierra Foothills | Sierra Foothills | | | Longevity 2005 Merlot (Sierra Foothills) | Merlot | Longevity |
| 14342 | 14341 | US | Oxidized almost to the point of being tawny in the glass, this soft and buttery wine has virtually no fruit left, and finishes with a bitter edge. | Serenity Vineyard | 80 | 15 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Namasté Vineyards 2006 Serenity Vineyard Chardonnay (Willamette Valley) | Chardonnay | Namasté Vineyards |
| 14343 | 14342 | US | Rustic and sweet, with a soft mouthfeel and candied cherry-berry flavors. | Fin | 80 | 15 | California | California | California Other | | | Finnegan's Lake 2007 Fin Cabernet Sauvignon (California) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Finnegan's Lake |
| 14344 | 14343 | US | This Rhône-style blend is harsh and rugged, with unripe mintiness, but it has enough cherry, berry and mocha flavors to pass. | Sofa King Bueno | 80 | 20 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | | | Chronic Cellars 2006 Sofa King Bueno Red (Paso Robles) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Chronic Cellars |
| 14345 | 14344 | Germany | The smoky, minerally aspects of the site show through even a thick veil of botrytis. This is intensely honeyed, filled with dried apricot and candied pineapple flavors, yet not without nuance. Incredibly sweet, but as balanced as a wine this unctuous can be, with a long, mouthwatering finish. | Breumel in den Mauren Trockenbeerenauslese | 97 | | Pfalz | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Müller-Catoir 2007 Breumel in den Mauren Trockenbeerenauslese Riesling (Pfalz) | Riesling | Müller-Catoir |
| 14346 | 14345 | US | What a fine, beautiful wine this is. Shows every graceful aspect of a modern Napa Cab, from the perfectly ripened fruit to the unbelievably fine tannins and application of oak. Thrills the mouth with decadently rich black currants, crême de cassis, milk chocolate, anise and cedar flavors, but never loses an impeccable sense of balance and control. Best now, even without decanting, and through 2014. | Vintner Select Cuvée | 96 | 85 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Pride Mountain 2006 Vintner Select Cuvée Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Pride Mountain |
| 14347 | 14346 | US | Stature is always a Bordeaux blend, but varies in vineyard source each year. This '04 is soft, utterly delicious and fully drinkable now. It's rich in black currant, cherry pie filling, plum, anise and spice flavors, generously aged in smoky new oak. Made in the modern style, it will hold effortlessly through 2012, at least. | Stature | 96 | 110 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Kendall-Jackson 2004 Stature Red (Napa Valley) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Kendall-Jackson |
| 14348 | 14347 | US | Made from 98% Cabernet Sauvignon, with no Merlot or Cabernet Franc for the first time, the '05 Rubicon tastes bigger and more impenetrable than any previous vintage. It's thick and heavy at this time, with furry tannins and undeniably ripe flavors of blackberries, black currants, cherries, violets, chocolate and cedar, and a tang of melted minerals. Desperately needs time in the cellar. Nowhere near ready for at least four years, and that may be conservative. Tasted three times, and better each time, a seriously good sign, and potentially a perfect wine. | Rubicon | 96 | 145 | California | Rutherford | Napa | | | Rubicon Estate 2005 Rubicon Red (Rutherford) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Rubicon Estate |
| 14349 | 14348 | US | Here's an important new Cabernet that instantly takes its place in the increasingly crowded Napa pantheon. It's extraordinarily rich in black currants, chocolate, anise, pepper and cedar flavors that are wrapped into perfectly ripened tannins. Feels lush, plush and smooth in the mouth, and should age effortlessly for a decade or more. | | 96 | 95 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | David Arthur 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | David Arthur |
| 14350 | 14349 | US | This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon is a best barrels selection. It's the densest, most tannic of David Arthur's current releases, a massive wine stuffed with black currants, blackberries, anise, tobacco and smoky new oak. Best of all, it's dry, dry, dry. Fine now, if you're into young wines, but should age well in a good cellar for many years. | Elevation 1147 | 95 | 135 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | David Arthur 2006 Elevation 1147 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | David Arthur |
| 14351 | 14350 | Germany | The numbers on this wine are amazing (380 g/l residual sugar, 17 g/l TA), but even more impressive is how such an extremely sweet wine can remain reasonably drinkable, complex and harmonious. It's musky and spice-laden, filled with dried apricot and honey flavors that linger on the incredibly long, citrusy finish. Should age indefinitely. | Ruppertsberger Reiterpfad Trockenbeerenauslese - 375 ml | 95 | 333 | Pfalz | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Geh. Rat Dr. von Bassermann-Jordan 2007 Ruppertsberger Reiterpfad Trockenbeerenauslese - 375 ml Riesling (Pfalz) | Riesling | Geh. Rat Dr. von Bassermann-Jordan |
| 14352 | 14351 | US | Outstanding. Ultra-ripe and lush, but very dry, showing powerful, long hangtime flavors of black and red sour cherries, currants, violets and cedar, wrapped into dense, melted tannins. Almost Porty, but stops short of overripeness to finish with dramatic richness. The vineyard is adjacent to Rubicon's, in the heart of the Rutherford bench. | Morisoli Vineyard | 95 | 100 | California | Rutherford | Napa | | | Meander 2005 Morisoli Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Meander |
| 14353 | 14352 | US | This is a big, powerful Bordeaux blend that clearly needs time. Tasted in early 2009, it's very tannic and dry, although you can detect the massive cassis and plum flavors. It would be a pity to open before 2012, if you can keep your hands off it. Could eventually stun. Alpha Omega is a winery to watch. | Proprietary Red Wine | 95 | 82 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Alpha Omega 2006 Proprietary Red Wine Red (Napa Valley) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Alpha Omega |
| 14354 | 14353 | US | Outstanding for its purity, and the incredibly fine tannins, not to mention the compelling flavors. Black and red cherries, currants, cola, mushrooms, cedar, anise, and spice flavors mingle into a long, rich finish. So balanced and elegant. Made from 95% Sacrashe Vineyard fruit, in the Rutherford AVA. | Kathryn Hall | 95 | 75 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Hall 2006 Kathryn Hall Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Hall |
| 14355 | 14354 | Australia | This wine's concentrated dark fruit shows in the color—a vibrant dark garnet—and in the aromas of blueberry, vanilla and dried spices. The 16% alcohol is well concealed, manifesting only as wonderfully full, creamy density on the palate, magnifying the intense cola, earth and spice complexity. A pronounced peppery, black licorice note adds extra length to the finely textured finish. Drink now–2020. | Old Vine | 95 | 60 | South Australia | Barossa Valley | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Kaesler 2006 Old Vine Shiraz (Barossa Valley) | Shiraz | Kaesler |
| 14356 | 14355 | US | A Bordeaux blend based on Cabernet Sauvignon, and quite a good one. Shows classic Rutherford character, with black and red sour cherry, violets, anise and sandalwood flavors, framed in firm, dusty tannins. A lovely bottle that should get better with time. Now through 2013. | Estate | 94 | 80 | California | Rutherford | Napa | | | William Harrison 2005 Estate Red (Rutherford) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | William Harrison |
| 14357 | 14356 | Spain | A beautiful style of elevated Sherry that's worth every cent if fine Sherry is to your liking. The nose is pure toffee, roasted nuts, apricot and mellow quince, while the key flavor is dried orange and the nuances hinted at by the aromas all reappear. Muscular but in perfect shape, with a finish as smooth as glass. | Almacenista Palo Cortado de Jerez | 94 | 42 | Andalucia | Jerez | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Lustau NV Almacenista Palo Cortado de Jerez Sherry (Jerez) | Sherry | Lustau |
| 14358 | 14357 | US | Here's a big, powerful, juicy young Pinot Noir that precisely shows the terroir of Santa Lucia Highlands and Garys' Vineyard, as well as the qualities of the vintage. The wine is massive in ripe black cherry, black raspberry, currant, cola, licorice and mocha flavors. As big as it is, it retains an elegant silkiness. Should slowly develop over many years. | Garys' Vineyard | 94 | 50 | California | Santa Lucia Highlands | Central Coast | | | Roar 2007 Garys' Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands) | Pinot Noir | Roar |
| 14359 | 14358 | Italy | The wine's beauty and intensity are impossible to match. There's enormous complexity of aromas here with chocolate, black tar, spice, blackberry, forest currant and tobacco. You'll pick up toasted oak tones as well, but they are carefully balanced within the naturally supple and smooth essence of this standout Brunello. | Altero | 94 | 115 | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino | | | | Poggio Antico 2004 Altero (Brunello di Montalcino) | Sangiovese Grosso | Poggio Antico |
| 14360 | 14359 | US | From a vineyard on Rutherford's cooler, western bench comes this dry, spicy, firmly tannic young 100% Cabernet. It's aggressive and muscular now, with a hard, dusty astringency. But the rich core of red currants, black cherries, mocha, violets and cedar strongly suggests ageability. Better after 2011. | Mitchell Vineyard | 94 | 75 | California | Rutherford | Napa | | | Honig 2005 Mitchell Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Honig |
| 14361 | 14360 | Spain | Ripe raisin, vanilla, tobacco and cassis aromas are more than adequately oaked. This feels grippy and bold, with an oak-based resiny mouthfeel. Toasty blueberry and blackberry flavors finish with a final note of oak and heat. | Marín Old Vine | 89 | 18 | Northern Spain | Cariñena | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Ignacio Marín 2012 Marín Old Vine Garnacha (Cariñena) | Garnacha | Ignacio Marín |
| 14362 | 14361 | Portugal | Because this producer is in the southern Minho region, away from the northern Alvarinho vineyards, the wine is registered as Minho rather than Vinho Verde. But it has the same fine fruit and creamy richness that is typical of this grape. It could age a little longer, so wait until late 2017. | Pouco Comum | 89 | 15 | Minho | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta da Lixa 2016 Pouco Comum Alvarinho (Minho) | Alvarinho | Quinta da Lixa |
| 14363 | 14362 | Portugal | The wine is rich and full of ripe white and citrus fruits. It has a sense of concentration from the tense mineral fruitiness and full mouthfeel. This wine is still a little young and will be better from the end of 2017. | Dom Diogo | 89 | 16 | Minho | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta da Raza 2016 Dom Diogo Alvarinho (Minho) | Alvarinho | Quinta da Raza |
| 14364 | 14363 | US | A great effort for the estate's inaugural white, this expertly restrained Viognier hails from a region where the grape tends toward overripeness. Crisp apple blossoms, daffodil, white peach and chalk aromas give way to a mellow palate of pear, apple, nectarine and jasmine-like flavors. | | 89 | 22 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Record Family Wines 2016 Viognier (Paso Robles) | Viognier | Record Family Wines |
| 14365 | 14364 | US | This wine is an unusual blend of Barbera (40%), Malbec (25%), Sangiovese (21%) and Cabernet Franc. It works, with aromas of sweet baking spices, vanilla, cherry and herb that are followed by generous, velvety cherry flavors. The oak is very primary but it still brings appeal. | Estate Reserve Blend | 89 | 30 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Ribbon Cliff 2013 Estate Reserve Blend Red (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Red Blend | Ribbon Cliff |
| 14366 | 14365 | US | This variety is extremely rare in Washington, especially in single-vineyard wines that are dry farmed. Light aromas of white pepper, lime and herb are followed by a dry palate marked by a strong sense of acidity. It needs food to shine. | Underwood Mountain Vineyards | 89 | 24 | Washington | Columbia Gorge (WA) | Washington Other | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Savage Grace 2016 Underwood Mountain Vineyards Grüner Veltliner (Columbia Gorge (WA)) | Grüner Veltliner | Savage Grace |
| 14367 | 14366 | US | The aromas don't hold back, with strong varietal notes of jalapeño and freshly cut green pepper along with cherry and hot-spice accents. The palate brings more of the same with light, tart, bright fruit flavors. Put it on the dinner table to see it at its best. | | 89 | 35 | Washington | Walla Walla Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Seven Hills 2014 Carmenère (Walla Walla Valley (WA)) | Carmenère | Seven Hills |
| 14368 | 14367 | US | Rich in texture but lean in fruit flavor, this medium-bodied wine relies on a buttery aroma and flavor to carry its weight while light apple cider and crisp melon notes add interest. The mouthfeel is nicely viscous, which contributes to a lingering finish. | | 89 | 24 | California | El Dorado | Sierra Foothills | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Skinner 2015 Grenache Blanc (El Dorado) | Grenache Blanc | Skinner |
| 14369 | 14368 | US | This wine's prominent buttery aromas grab one's attention right away, and that same buttery element runs through the flavors and lingers on the finish. The fruit components are mild and melon-like, the body is medium and the texture reveals good acidity. | | 89 | 24 | California | El Dorado | Sierra Foothills | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Skinner 2015 Viognier (El Dorado) | Viognier | Skinner |
| 14370 | 14369 | US | Fruity, savory and lightly oaky flavors are supported by moderate tannins in this medium-bodied and well-balanced blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Mint, cedar and thyme aromas give way to red cherry, raspberry and sage flavors on the palate, and the mouthfeel strikes a balance between suppleness and a light tannic bite. | | 89 | 15 | California | California | California Other | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Sola 2013 Meritage (California) | Meritage | Sola |