| 19081 | 19080 | Germany | Intensely smoky, dusty mineral aromas on this Riesling dissipate with aeration to reveal a delightful bouquet of white blossoms and stonefruit. The palate is bright with citrus acidity and sweet yellow cherries. While lively and fresh now, it should develop remarkable complexity over the next 5–7 years. | Berncasteler Doctor Auslese | 91 | 50 | Mosel | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Dr. H. Thanisch (Erben Thanisch) 2011 Berncasteler Doctor Auslese Riesling (Mosel) | Riesling | Dr. H. Thanisch (Erben Thanisch) |
| 19082 | 19081 | US | This is one of Freeman's basic 2011 Pinots, along with their Russian River Valley bottling, and a very good wine it is. Made from a variety of vineyards in the big Sonoma Coast appellation, the wine is silky and tart in acidity, with cranberry, cola, raspberry jam and toasty oak flavors. The alcohol is low, making it a lovely food-friendly wine. Drink now–2019. | | 91 | 44 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | | | Freeman 2011 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) | Pinot Noir | Freeman |
| 19083 | 19082 | Germany | Whiffs of zesty lemon and fresh herbs lend vitality to rich, honeyed peach flavors on this unabashedly juicy, semi-dry Kabinett. An ideal late-summer apéritif at an excellent price, it finishes with a bracing shower of jasmine tea and lime acidity. | Wehlener Sonnenuhr Kabinett | 91 | 22 | Mosel | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Markus Molitor 2010 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Kabinett Riesling (Mosel) | Riesling | Markus Molitor |
| 19084 | 19083 | US | A very interesting wine, this is bone dry, complex and smoothly tannic. The cherry, blueberry and red licorice flavors mingle with charred meat and oak notes that change constantly in the glass. Tempranillo's acidity gives it all a nice tart bite. Drink now. | Don Miguel Vineyard Unfiltered | 91 | 45 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | | | Marimar Estate 2009 Don Miguel Vineyard Unfiltered Syrah-Tempranillo (Russian River Valley) | Syrah-Tempranillo | Marimar Estate |
| 19085 | 19084 | US | This complement to the Lost Soul Syrah comes from the other end of the Yakima Valley, the Red Mountain vineyards of Klipsun and Ciel du Cheval. Cranberry and strawberry fruit shows good concentration. It's a compact wine with plenty of minerality from the vineyard sources, and an extended finish once it gets some breathing time. | Wild Eyed | 91 | 48 | Washington | Red Mountain | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Mark Ryan 2010 Wild Eyed Syrah (Red Mountain) | Syrah | Mark Ryan |
| 19086 | 19085 | US | A very fine Cab, complex and interesting in every way. Nearing five years of age, it's right at that point where the primary fruit character is changing into notes of funky leather. The tannins are Alexander Valley-soft and refined. Drink now–2020. | Small Vines | 91 | 55 | California | Alexander Valley | Sonoma | | | Medlock Ames 2008 Small Vines Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Medlock Ames |
| 19087 | 19086 | Austria | A clever play on words, this powerful wine is rich, complex, and a shade off dry from its ripe fruit profile. It has intense juiciness with loads of apple and pear flavor and just a touch of pepper. Full-bodied and worth aging for 2–4 years. Screwcap. | Grand Grü Reserve | 91 | 30 | Kamptal | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Steininger 2012 Grand Grü Reserve Grüner Veltliner (Kamptal) | Grüner Veltliner | Steininger |
| 19088 | 19087 | Italy | This single-vineyard Barbaresco offers underbrush and tobacco leaf aromas layered with toast, espresso and oak. The palate is succulent, featuring black cherry, licorice, spice and eucalyptus notes. Nicely balanced, but still young and aggressive; best after 2015. | Martinenga | 91 | 55 | Piedmont | Barbaresco | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Tenute Cisa Asinari dei Marchesi di Gresy 2010 Martinenga (Barbaresco) | Nebbiolo | Tenute Cisa Asinari dei Marchesi di Gresy |
| 19089 | 19088 | Austria | This is a rich and full-bodied wine, that's spiced with yellow fruits, a touch of vanilla and a rounded texture. Its ripe, dense and full of concentrated fruits. Needs at least a year to age. Screwcap. | Kies | 91 | | Kamptal | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Kurt Angerer 2012 Kies Grüner Veltliner (Kamptal) | Grüner Veltliner | Kurt Angerer |
| 19090 | 19089 | US | This Cabernet is enormously extracted in blackberries and cassis, and oaky, too, while the tannins are rich, hard and refined. It's a flashy wine. Drink now–2018. | | 91 | 55 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Maldonado 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Maldonado |
| 19091 | 19090 | Italy | This straightforward Barolo offers classic Nebbiolo aromas of dried rose petal, forest floor and ripe cherry. The palate delivers bright cherry and berry flavors, with hints of balsamic herbs and a subtle layer of carob. This is still young and tannic, but has surprising freshness for the vintage. Drink after 2015. | Comune di Serralunga d'Alba | 91 | 75 | Piedmont | Barolo | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Rivetto 2009 Comune di Serralunga d'Alba (Barolo) | Nebbiolo | Rivetto |
| 19092 | 19091 | US | This semi-sweet wine is dark in color, full bodied, peppery in aroma, and full of berry flavors on the palate. A thick texture coats the mouth with jammy sensations that slowly recede on the finish. | 1924 Limited Edition Double Black | 87 | 12 | California | California | California Other | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Gnarly Head 2015 1924 Limited Edition Double Black Red (California) | Red Blend | Gnarly Head |
| 19093 | 19092 | US | Perfumed, bold and brambly, this is a full-bodied and fairly-priced rendition of the variety that's big in cherry cola flavor, earthy mint and oak. | | 87 | 28 | California | Los Carneros | Napa-Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Gibbs 2014 Pinot Noir (Los Carneros) | Pinot Noir | Gibbs |
| 19094 | 19093 | Spain | Tropical mango, melon, citrus and peach-pit aromas are typical for Verdejo. Flavors of citrus peel and stone-fruit pits follow the nose, while this organic-grape offering is mildly green on a light fresh finish. | Granza Made From Organic Grapes | 87 | 13 | Northern Spain | Rueda | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Matarromera 2016 Granza Made From Organic Grapes Verdejo (Rueda) | Verdejo | Matarromera |
| 19095 | 19094 | Italy | Chopped herb, underbrush, truffle and balsamic notes lead the nose. The palate is fresh, vibrant and polished, offering sour cherry fruit with a hint of licorice. A sage note closes the finish. | Petaso | 87 | 27 | Tuscany | Rosso di Montepulciano | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Montemercurio 2013 Petaso (Rosso di Montepulciano) | Red Blend | Montemercurio |
| 19096 | 19095 | US | Tart cranberry and raspberry fruit comes with a touch of caramel coffee. It's medium bodied and should be consumed within the next two or three years. | Graham's Block 7 | 87 | 45 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Montinore 2012 Graham's Block 7 Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Noir | Montinore |
| 19097 | 19096 | US | Cranberry fruit, sharp and tangy, is accented with darker notes of coffee. Tannins are earthy and finish slightly bitter. | Parson's Ridge | 87 | 45 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Montinore 2012 Parson's Ridge Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Noir | Montinore |
| 19098 | 19097 | Spain | Crisp aromas of celery and lime set up a fresh citrusy palate that's light to medium in both body and weight. Flavors of green-grape skins and lemon-lime finish a bit salty, but with proper acidity and balance. | | 87 | 13 | Northern Spain | Rueda | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Palma Real 2015 Verdejo (Rueda) | Verdejo | Palma Real |
| 19099 | 19098 | US | Incredibly ripe and dried black cherry, strawberry, clove and smoke aromas give this bottling an almost port-like nose. The palate is similar, with prune and raisin touches, with cooked red fruit and baking spice. | 50-50 | 87 | 45 | California | Temecula Valley | South Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Palumbo Family Vineyards 2013 50-50 Syrah-Cabernet Sauvignon (Temecula Valley) | Syrah-Cabernet Sauvignon | Palumbo Family Vineyards |
| 19100 | 19099 | US | Abundant fresh floral aromas such as violet and lilac show on the nose of this bottling, with black plum and candied grape notes. The palate is straightforward, all tangy plum flavors, enhanced by dried herb, soy and reductive tar notes. | | 87 | 25 | California | Santa Barbara County | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Rancho Sisquoc 2014 Syrah (Santa Barbara County) | Syrah | Rancho Sisquoc |
| 19101 | 19100 | US | This was barrel fermented, and picked up a fair amount of oaky flavor as a result. The barrels overtake the light apple fruit, at least for now, but consider this as a fine, inexpensive alternative to Chardonnay. | | 87 | 16 | Oregon | Elkton Oregon | Southern Oregon | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | River's Edge 2015 Pinot Gris (Elkton Oregon) | Pinot Gris | River's Edge |
| 19102 | 19101 | US | This is a sharp, dry, peppery style, with strong suggestions of caraway and grain. Tightly wound fruit pokes at citrus and melon, and there is a touch of bitterness in the finish. | | 87 | 23 | Oregon | Southern Oregon | Southern Oregon | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Season 2015 Sauvignon Blanc (Southern Oregon) | Sauvignon Blanc | Season |
| 19103 | 19102 | US | This vineyard, and the AVA it occupies, is often characterized by some sharp metallic mineral-driven flavors. Here it seems just marginally ripe, with beet, black tea and metal dominating the astringent finish. | Hyland Vineyard | 87 | 55 | Oregon | McMinnville | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Soléna 2015 Hyland Vineyard Pinot Noir (McMinnville) | Pinot Noir | Soléna |
| 19104 | 19103 | US | Finished at 185 g/L residual sugar, this is produced cryogenically (meaning frozen, then pressed). It's on the sugary side of sweet, with simple flavors of lemon tea and rock candy. | Afterglow Dessert | 87 | 40 | Oregon | Ribbon Ridge | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Styring 2015 Afterglow Dessert Riesling (Ribbon Ridge) | Riesling | Styring |
| 19105 | 19104 | Italy | Sawdust, oak and grilled rosemary aromas lead the nose. Lacking fruit richness, the lanky palate instead displays espresso, licorice and cured salami flavors, while bracing tannins grip the finish. | Poderuccio | 87 | 22 | Tuscany | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Tenuta Santavenere 2013 Poderuccio (Vino Nobile di Montepulciano) | Red Blend | Tenuta Santavenere |
| 19106 | 19105 | US | This is a well-structured Zinfandel-based blend with a wild streak and significant amounts of Carignane and Charbono. It has spicy, earthy, new-leather aromas, modest fruit flavors and a firmly tannic texture. Dry and grippy on the palate, it will complement rich proteins nicely. | Coro Mendocino | 87 | 40 | California | Mendocino | | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Testa Vineyards 2013 Coro Mendocino Red (Mendocino) | Red Blend | Testa Vineyards |
| 19107 | 19106 | US | Production is up and the price down on this joven-styled Tempranillo. Though labeled simply Oregon, it's Applegate Valley fruit, lightly aromatic with generic red-wine flavors. What elevates it is a strong sense of underlying minerality, that keeps the finish from tailing off immediately. | Pioneer Label | 87 | 20 | Oregon | Oregon | Oregon Other | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Valley View 2014 Pioneer Label Tempranillo (Oregon) | Tempranillo | Valley View |
| 19108 | 19107 | Italy | Fragrant blue flower, baking spice and wild berry aromas lead the nose. Zesty acidity and taut tannins frame fresh sour cherry, star anise and chopped herb flavors. | Poggio Stella | 87 | 17 | Tuscany | Rosso di Montepulciano | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Vecchia Cantina di Montepulciano 2014 Poggio Stella (Rosso di Montepulciano) | Red Blend | Vecchia Cantina di Montepulciano |
| 19109 | 19108 | US | Ripe, almost-sweet fruit flavors dominate this full-bodied, soft-textured wine. It's a richer, oakier style of Pinot than most but will make a lot of people happy with its easy-going, welcoming personality. | | 87 | 18 | California | California | California Other | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Lander-Jenkins 2013 Pinot Noir (California) | Pinot Noir | Lander-Jenkins |
| 19110 | 19109 | Italy | A blend of 75% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot, 10% Canaiolo and 5% Colorino, this easygoing red opens with subtle black-skinned fruit and tilled soil scents. Smooth tannins frame the straightforward palate, which delivers ripe black cherry and leather notes. Drink through 2019. | | 87 | 19 | Tuscany | Chianti Colli Senesi | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Le Bertille 2013 Chianti Colli Senesi | Red Blend | Le Bertille |