| 22134 | 22133 | US | All of the parts haven't yet come together: The oak, acidity, fruit and tannins hover around, but they're not quite completely harmonious yet. Still, it's very rich, with a massive black-cherry core. It seems to have all the components for a little time in the cellar. | | 91 | 46 | California | Anderson Valley | | | | Twomey 2010 Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley) | Pinot Noir | Twomey |
| 22135 | 22134 | US | Tangy and somewhat austere on the nose, this wine is made from a majority of Cabernet Sauvignon, softened by Pinot Noir, Sangiovese and Zinfandel. Floral in rose petals, the flavors lean toward strawberry, cranberry and orange, the wine refreshing and substantial. | | 91 | 35 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Rose & Thistle 2015 Rosé (Napa Valley) | Rosé | Rose & Thistle |
| 22136 | 22135 | US | This lively and flavorful wine has a light copper color, lean and fresh cherry and plum flavors, a rich mousse of bubbles and clean, tangy finish. It's a great example of a rosé that doesn't overdo it. | Brut Rosé | 91 | 44 | California | North Coast | North Coast | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Schramsberg 2013 Brut Rosé Sparkling (North Coast) | Sparkling Blend | Schramsberg |
| 22137 | 22136 | US | Heady notes of black cherry, crushed espresso bean and spicy black pepper show on this bottling that is extremely dark and thick in the glass. A chalky structure frames the soft and full sip, where a deft combo of acidity and tannins unleashes flavors of black plum and roasted prime rib. | | 91 | 36 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Sottomarino 2013 Lagrein (Paso Robles) | Lagrein | Sottomarino |
| 22138 | 22137 | Spain | Smooth, lush blackberry, blueberry and pastry aromas cue up a fully tannic but well-balanced palate. This wine tastes toasty, chocolaty and peppery, with underlying ripe blackberry fruit. A minty, toasty finish runs chocolaty and long, with no let up. Drink through 2022. | Dehesa Gago | 91 | 18 | Northern Spain | Toro | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Telmo Rodríguez 2014 Dehesa Gago (Toro) | Tinta de Toro | Telmo Rodríguez |
| 22139 | 22138 | US | This wine is all varietal. It brings aromas of toast, barrel spice, licorice and jammy red fruit that are followed by full-bodied red-fruit flavors. The tannins provide a firm grip. | | 91 | 65 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Tenor 2013 Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Merlot | Tenor |
| 22140 | 22139 | US | Intriguing notes of honey, poached pear, apple with drizzled caramel and a light touch of marzipan show on the nose on this bottling that leans somewhat sweet in aromas. But the sip is dry, with Asian pear, jasmine and honeysuckle elements, quite crisp and engaging for the palate on multiple levels. | Tondre Grapefield | 91 | 25 | California | Santa Lucia Highlands | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Tondré 2013 Tondre Grapefield Chardonnay (Santa Lucia Highlands) | Chardonnay | Tondré |
| 22111 | 22110 | US | This is 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, with an addition of Syrah. Fully ripe, bold and assertive, this high-octane wine holds its alcohol well. Muscular and powerful, it has black cherry and cassis flavors that saturated with baking spice, chocolate, cedar and coffee notes. This is well supported by acids and is matched to perfectly ripe tannins. | Foreshadow | 91 | 45 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | J. Bookwalter 2009 Foreshadow Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Cabernet Sauvignon | J. Bookwalter |
| 22112 | 22111 | US | An interesting, crisp and bone-dry Chardonnay that succeeds in offering plenty of complexity despite the absence of any oak influence. The flavors carry the load, with intense notes of apricots, Meyer lemons and guavas, and a wonderful minerality—like a lick of cold steel. | Unoaked | 91 | 37 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | | | Williams Selyem 2010 Unoaked Chardonnay (Russian River Valley) | Chardonnay | Williams Selyem |
| 22113 | 22112 | Italy | Aged in large oak casks, this shows natural intensity and purity that is evident its quality of fruit and elegant nature. Aromas include ginger, forest berry, white truffle and cola. The tannins are fine and silky. | Vigneto Boscareto | 91 | 75 | Piedmont | Barolo | | | | Beni di Batasiolo 2006 Vigneto Boscareto (Barolo) | Nebbiolo | Beni di Batasiolo |
| 22114 | 22113 | France | This is a tropical-fruited wine, with mango and sweet peach notes showing the wine's richness. As a complement, there is the taut green-fruit acidity that's bright and fresh. The two together lend a rich, yet structured wine. | Clos Paradis | 91 | 22 | Loire Valley | Sancerre | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Fouassier 2010 Clos Paradis (Sancerre) | Sauvignon Blanc | Domaine Fouassier |
| 22115 | 22114 | France | Made from grapes sourced from a single vineyard, this is an intensely minerally Champagne. It is dry and austere, with citrus fruits dominant. The wine needs to age to bring out all of the richness and toast flavor, but it will always be a structured Champagne. This is very much a food wine. | Clos des Bouveries Blanc de Blancs Brut | 91 | 65 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Duval-Leroy 2005 Clos des Bouveries Blanc de Blancs Brut Chardonnay (Champagne) | Chardonnay | Duval-Leroy |
| 22116 | 22115 | France | While this is packed with ripe fruit, it is balanced with a dense tannic underlay and judicious wood aging. With this structure, the wine should age for several years. | | 91 | 32 | Bordeaux | Saint-Émilion | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Ambe Tour Pourret 2009 Saint-Émilion | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Ambe Tour Pourret |
| 22117 | 22116 | US | A Southern Rhône-style blend of 62% Grenache, 31% Cinsault and 7% Syrah, this is loaded with flavors of wild herb and bright berry. From the Cinsault comes a hint of mushroom, while the Syrah lends muscle and peppery fruit. This has excellent concentration, complex flavors and appealing length. | Artisan Series Ma Belle Red | 91 | 45 | Washington | Yakima Valley | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Covington 2008 Artisan Series Ma Belle Red Red (Yakima Valley) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Covington |
| 22118 | 22117 | Israel | This classic Bordeaux-style blend—made with 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot—is a stunner now, and it shows the potential to age for another 5–10 years. Black cherry, cassis and wild blackberry notes dominate the nose and mouth, but supporting accents of forest and cigar box spice add depth and interest to the fruit core. Thick and slightly chewy, the dense texture and firm structure promises longevity and additional development to come. | Grand Vin | 91 | 75 | Haut-Judeé | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Domaine du Castel 2009 Grand Vin Red (Haut-Judeé) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Domaine du Castel |
| 22119 | 22118 | US | Coppola turns to a respected grape source for Pinot, and what do you know? This is his best ever. It's a lovely wine, supple and bright, with cherry, pomegranate and spicy persimmon flavors. The 50% new oak is perfectly integrated into the wine's power. | Dutton Ranch | 91 | 35 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | | | Francis Coppola 2009 Dutton Ranch Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) | Pinot Noir | Francis Coppola |
| 22120 | 22119 | Italy | From the elegant and bright 2006 vintage, this shows aromas of spice, red fruit, leather, cola and cedar. The palate is attractive, showing tight, polished tannins and lively fruit. | Tradizione | 91 | 55 | Piedmont | Barolo | | | | Marchesi di Barolo 2006 Tradizione (Barolo) | Nebbiolo | Marchesi di Barolo |
| 22121 | 22120 | Italy | Rich and savory, this has bold fruit notes of cherry and blackberry followed by delicate nuances of licorice, tar, spice and leather. Thanks to its structure and density, it's a wine you can really sink your teeth into. | Bric Turot | 91 | | Piedmont | Barbaresco | | | | Prunotto 2007 Bric Turot (Barbaresco) | Nebbiolo | Prunotto |
| 22122 | 22121 | US | Sommeliers will love this Chardonnay for its lean, Chablis-like elegance. The lemon and passion fruit flavors stand alongside stony minerality and a leesy, sourdough bread tartness, while the brisk acidity makes the mouth water. Elegant rather than opulent, this gathers momentum as it warms in the glass. | Truchard Vineyard | 91 | 50 | California | Carneros | Napa-Sonoma | | | Nickel & Nickel 2010 Truchard Vineyard Chardonnay (Carneros) | Chardonnay | Nickel & Nickel |
| 22123 | 22122 | US | A fresh and textural wine, this puts a spicy spin on citrus rind, peach and apricot flavors. There's an intriguing hint of white pepper as well, and an overall sensation of density, intensity and exceptional length. | Dry | 91 | 11 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Pacific Rim 2011 Dry Riesling (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Riesling | Pacific Rim |
| 22124 | 22123 | US | Thoughtfully made and sourced from two excellent vineyards—Walla Walla's Seven Hills and Canoe Ridge in the Horse Heaven Hills American Viticultural Area—this is 75% Merlot, with smaller portions of Petit Verdot and Malbec. Black cherry, black olive, clean earth and fine tannins mark its passage across the palate. This has excellent balance and medium-term ageability. | JRG Red | 91 | 30 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Pamplin 2009 JRG Red Red (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Red Blend | Pamplin |
| 22125 | 22124 | France | This is intensely minerally and very tight. It has a real steely character, with its acidity packed tight into the concentrated texture, making this dense wine likely to age over three years. | Clos du Roy | 91 | 45 | Loire Valley | Sancerre | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Pascal Jolivet 2010 Clos du Roy (Sancerre) | Sauvignon Blanc | Pascal Jolivet |
| 22126 | 22125 | Italy | Elegant and bright, this shows extraordinary elegance and finesse. It delivers smoked aromas of crushed granite and tar, with notes of dried raspberry and crème de cassis. The young tannins are already silky and smooth. | San Stunet - S. Stefanetto | 91 | | Piedmont | Barbaresco | | | | Piero Busso 2009 San Stunet - S. Stefanetto (Barbaresco) | Nebbiolo | Piero Busso |
| 22127 | 22126 | Italy | Silky, clean and lean, this showcases typical Nebbiolo aromas of cola, blue flower and powdered licorice. The mouthfeel delivers firmness and youthful determination that will soften with 10 or more years of cellar aging. | Froi | 91 | | Piedmont | Barbaresco | | | | Rivetti Massimo 2009 Froi (Barbaresco) | Nebbiolo | Rivetti Massimo |
| 22128 | 22127 | Italy | You can taste the sunshine embedded in this darkly concentrated Barolo. Ripe fruit aromas of blackberry and cherry liqueur open the bouquet and segue to notes of leather, spice and black licorice. The mouthfeel is plump, rich and well structured. | | 91 | 90 | Piedmont | Barolo | | | | Inalto 2007 Barolo | Nebbiolo | Inalto |
| 22129 | 22128 | Italy | This shows tight lines and pretty aromas of wild cherry, spice, sweet fruit and blue flower. The palate delivers power and elegance. | Prapò | 91 | 55 | Piedmont | Barolo | | | | Mauro Sebaste 2008 Prapò (Barolo) | Nebbiolo | Mauro Sebaste |
| 22130 | 22129 | Israel | Lush and decadent, this starts off with such an opulent bouquet of jammy black fruit and sultry spice. Rich and mouthfilling, it boasts a creamy yet firm texture with supporing tannins and a seemingly endless finish. Notes of tobacco, leather and intense wood-driven spice all mingle seamlessly with the dark fruit core. Drinkable now, but this should age well through 2017. | Reserve | 91 | 60 | Golan Heights | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Bazelet HaGolan 2009 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Golan Heights) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Bazelet HaGolan |
| 22131 | 22130 | US | This has a lovely entry that explodes with scents of toasted almond and espresso. The black cherry and sour plum flavors command your attention, with texture and balance throughout. Drink soon. | | 91 | 45 | Washington | Washington | Washington Other | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Boudreaux Cellars 2007 Merlot (Washington) | Merlot | Boudreaux Cellars |
| 22132 | 22131 | US | While this is dry, it is enormously rich in orange and guava flavors, with an oaky overlay that tastes sweet in buttered toast and vanilla. Salmon or lamb with a fruity tapenade or salsa should make for a great pairing. | | 91 | 22 | California | Carneros | Napa-Sonoma | | | Truchard 2010 Roussanne (Carneros) | Roussanne | Truchard |
| 22133 | 22132 | US | Sourced from the Boushey Vineyard, this includes 10% Roussanne. One-third was barrel-fermented, resulting in an especially rich mouthfeel, with a lush core of melon, tangerine, pineapple, papaya and citrus flavors. It has excellent length and power. | | 91 | 25 | Washington | Yakima Valley | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Two Vintners 2011 Grenache Blanc (Yakima Valley) | Grenache Blanc | Two Vintners |