| 22492 | 22491 | US | Made from 100% Cab Franc, this is a soft, rather one-dimensional wine. It has complex flavors of cherries, red currants, cola, white pepper and herbs, but is short on structure and interest. Drink now. | Saunders Vineyard Reserve | 86 | 40 | California | Carmel Valley | Central Coast | | | Boëté 2009 Saunders Vineyard Reserve Cabernet Franc (Carmel Valley) | Cabernet Franc | Boëté |
| 22493 | 22492 | France | A high-toned pitch of ripe pear and tart apple is like a clarion call. Residual sweetness on the palate mollifies that distinct, primal acidity, lending life to notes of dried peach and fresh apricot. Layers of flavor shimmer and shift, with apple notes that last and last. | Rotenberg | 94 | 54 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Domaine Marcel Deiss 2011 Rotenberg White (Alsace) | Alsace white blend | Domaine Marcel Deiss |
| 22494 | 22493 | France | The ethereal, aromatic lift of this wine is addictive. It appears like the sublimation of fresh, ripe apple. The dry, brisk palate adds streaks of lanolin and earthiness to that profound, glistening freshness and the distinctly phenolic texture. Drink and think. The wine will shine until at least 2025. | Langenberg | 94 | 34 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Domaine Marcel Deiss 2012 Langenberg White (Alsace) | Alsace white blend | Domaine Marcel Deiss |
| 22495 | 22494 | France | Dried hayflowers and dried orange peel send a lifted scent. The palate is richer and rounder than the nose suggests, full of ample apple and pear fruit, but guided and held by fresh, clean acidity. A certain earthiness shimmers with almost tropical hints of mango. The finish is dry, briskly clean but very lingering. | Engelgarten | 94 | 35 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Domaine Marcel Deiss 2013 Engelgarten White (Alsace) | Alsace white blend | Domaine Marcel Deiss |
| 22496 | 22495 | US | This new project of Elias Fernandez and Doug Shafer, of Shafer Vineyards, continues to impress with this standout white, sourced from Carneros, where the duo planted four acres of the variety a few years back. It's achingly pretty and substantive—exotic, complex and lingering, with sizzling acidity. Peach and honeysuckle stand out, while the texture is so sublime, you'll simply want more. | | 94 | 28 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Eighty Four 2015 Albariño (Napa Valley) | Albariño | Eighty Four |
| 22497 | 22496 | Italy | Heady scents of honeysuckle, acacia and yellow stone fruit lead the way on this radiant white. On the vibrant, elegantly structured palate, energizing mineral frames mature apple, white peach, fresh apricot and chopped mint. Hold for even more complexity. Drink through 2023. | Studi Laura | 94 | 60 | Southern Italy | Greco di Tufo | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Feudi di San Gregorio 2013 Studi Laura (Greco di Tufo) | Greco | Feudi di San Gregorio |
| 22498 | 22497 | US | Winemaker Kathy Joseph delivers this seven-barrel ode to her father, who'd be proud of the tight blackberry, wet clay, shaved cedar and iron-rich aromas. The acidity is bountiful but not overpowering on the palate, where elderberry, dried lavender, wild mint and damp earth combine for a deep and lasting sip. | Burtie Baby | 94 | 88 | California | Sta. Rita Hills | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Fiddlehead 2011 Burtie Baby Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills) | Pinot Noir | Fiddlehead |
| 22499 | 22498 | Germany | Crisp blackberry and raspberry flavors shine brightly against a sultry backdrop of smoke, vanilla and spice in this luscious, full-bodied Pinot Noir. It's rich and rounded on the palate, but framed smartly by bitter edges of dried herb and fine tannins. It's a sensual wine, but taut and stately, likely to improve further through 2024. | B | 94 | 42 | Pfalz | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Friedrich Becker 2012 B Pinot Noir (Pfalz) | Pinot Noir | Friedrich Becker |
| 22471 | 22470 | France | A fresh and fruity wine with soft tannins and black currant fruits. The wine has the warmth of the vintage, giving some roundness the texture and stalkiness which would be more apparent in a lesser vintage. Drink now and until 2018. | | 86 | | Bordeaux | Bordeaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Grand Picard 2009 Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Grand Picard |
| 22472 | 22471 | France | Firmly tannic, the wine shows the structure of the vintage well. It also brings out red berry fruits, with a herbal character that cuts the richness. The wine needs time, so drink from 2015. | L de Laffitte Laujac | 86 | 15 | Bordeaux | Médoc | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Laffitte Laujac 2010 L de Laffitte Laujac (Médoc) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Laffitte Laujac |
| 22473 | 22472 | France | A dense, juicy wine, with blackberry flavors right up front. The wine has weight, well-integrated tannins, firmness and structure. Drink from 2015. | | 86 | | Bordeaux | Côtes de Bordeaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Landonnet 2011 Côtes de Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Landonnet |
| 22474 | 22473 | US | It clocks in at an astonishing 15% alcohol, but does not show it in terms of flavor. The fruit is plenty ripe and a bit thick, but well-supported with acidity. Nonetheless the wine seems heavy and monolithic, having lost some of the vivid freshness of the other Chehalem white wines from this vintage. | Three Vineyard | 86 | 22 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Chehalem 2012 Three Vineyard Pinot Gris (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Gris | Chehalem |
| 22475 | 22474 | US | Blended with (9%) Syrah, (6%) Mourvèdre, and (3%) Malbec, this is a unique wine with elegant notes of toasted oak, black pepper and citrus with a slight soapy mouthfeel. | | 86 | 28 | Idaho | | | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Cinder 2010 Tempranillo | Tempranillo | Cinder |
| 22476 | 22475 | Chile | From a warm year, this smells toasty and oaky more than anything. In the mouth, core acidity is driving and creates a sharp, racy feel, while woody flavors of tropical fruits and melon finish with oak-based cinnamon and spice as well as a resiny texture. | Serie Riberas Gran Reserva Ribera del Rapel | 86 | 18 | Colchagua Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Concha y Toro 2012 Serie Riberas Gran Reserva Ribera del Rapel Chardonnay (Colchagua Valley) | Chardonnay | Concha y Toro |
| 22477 | 22476 | Chile | From a hot year with an early harvest, this Sauvignon smells green and ashy, like asparagus mixed with green tobacco. In the mouth, spunky acidity suggests sharpness, while tangy flavors of nectarine and nettle finish with touches of bell pepper and tarragon. | Serie Riberas Gran Reserva Ribera del Rapel | 86 | 18 | Colchagua Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Concha y Toro 2012 Serie Riberas Gran Reserva Ribera del Rapel Sauvignon Blanc (Colchagua Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Concha y Toro |
| 22478 | 22477 | US | Light and pretty with watermelon and faint strawberry notes, Frisk is just slightly fizzy. Its aromas almost trick one into expecting a wine that's sweet, but it finishes dry and is in balance. Made from Grenache grapes, it's a likable, refreshing drink ready for the picnic basket or patio. | Prickly | 86 | 11 | California | Lodi | Central Valley | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Frisk 2011 Prickly Rosé (Lodi) | Rosé | Frisk |
| 22479 | 22478 | France | A sweet blend of Gros Manseng and Sauvignon Blanc, this wine boasts smooth, attractively honeyed fruit, along with a penetrating burst of acidity. Pineapple, peach and apple flavors blend well together, making this wine a great apéritif. | Villa Chambre d'Amour | 86 | | France Other | Vin de France | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Lionel Osmin & Cie 2012 Villa Chambre d'Amour White (Vin de France) | White Blend | Lionel Osmin & Cie |
| 22480 | 22479 | France | Bright and fruity, this is a wine to be enjoyed now. It's crisp acidity, but concentrated with creamed-apple flavors and broadened by a touch of wood. | Prestige | 86 | 18 | Burgundy | Bourgogne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Henri de Villamont 2010 Prestige (Bourgogne) | Chardonnay | Henri de Villamont |
| 22500 | 22499 | Germany | A crystalline purity persists from nose to finish in this dry, mineral Riesling. Tart white peach and pear flavors are showered in shards of mineral and crushed rock and an electric streak of lime acidity. It's ethereally light in texture but finishes with persistence. Ready to drink now but will continue to improve through at least 2025. | Ganz Horn Siebeldinger im Sonnenschein GG | 94 | 107 | Pfalz | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Weingut Ökonomierat Rebholz 2014 Ganz Horn Siebeldinger im Sonnenschein GG Riesling (Pfalz) | Riesling | Weingut Ökonomierat Rebholz |
| 22481 | 22480 | Portugal | Fresh and creamy, this is a smooth, rich wine. It has citrus and baked apple flavors that meld easily and fully into a fruity texture. With some weight, it also has a bright, crisp aftertaste. | Audaz Branco | 86 | 10 | Alentejano | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Herdade Grande 2012 Audaz Branco White (Alentejano) | Portuguese White | Herdade Grande |
| 22482 | 22481 | US | A good, if standard, wine that will satisfy Chardophiles who like their wines lush and ripe. It's rich in honey, pineapple, Meyer lemon and peach flavors. | Special Reserve | 86 | 38 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | | | Herzog 2011 Special Reserve Chardonnay (Russian River Valley) | Chardonnay | Herzog |
| 22483 | 22482 | US | You'll find oaky aromas and flavors of buttered toast, sweet vanilla and butterscotch on this Chardonnay. The underlying fruit is pure and intense, suggesting ripe apricots, green apples and limes, brightened by a streak of acidity. | Riverstone | 86 | 14 | California | Arroyo Seco | Central Coast | | | J. Lohr 2011 Riverstone Chardonnay (Arroyo Seco) | Chardonnay | J. Lohr |
| 22484 | 22483 | US | This is an interesting and useful wine, and the price helps make it a bargain. It's pretty close, in texture and flavor, to Pinot Noir, with silky tannins, brisk acids and cherry, cola and cranberry flavors. | Wildflower | 86 | 10 | California | Monterey County | Central Coast | | | J. Lohr 2011 Wildflower Valdiguié (Monterey County) | Valdiguié | J. Lohr |
| 22485 | 22484 | Italy | This opens with aromas of lemon layered with oak. The palate has a creamy texture but not enough fruit richness, and is dominated by oak and vanilla. The wine reveals touches of herbs and honey before finishing on a bitter walnut note. | Satèn | 86 | 40 | Lombardy | Franciacorta | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | La Montina NV Satèn Chardonnay (Franciacorta) | Chardonnay | La Montina |
| 22486 | 22485 | US | This is stiff and herbal, both in scents and flavors. There's a strong streak of earth dampening the light cranberry fruit. The aging in two third new French oak adds a bit of chocolate to the finish. | Latitude 45 | 86 | 35 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Left Coast Cellars 2011 Latitude 45 Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Noir | Left Coast Cellars |
| 22487 | 22486 | US | After the initial hit of intensely sweet blackberries and oak, there's not a whole lot going on in this 100% Cab. It's high in alcohol, with sweet glycerine and some heat co-starring. The tannins are thick, so you have to wonder if the wine has a future. Yes, but not a long one. Drink now–2017. | | 86 | 55 | California | Oakville | Napa | | | Liparita 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Liparita |
| 22488 | 22487 | US | Tastes unusually lush and soft for a Napa Cab. While it's officially dry, sweet, caramelized oak and raspberry-jam flavors, along with a slick, glycerine mouthfeel, makes it as rich as a candy bar. | | 86 | 70 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Madorom 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Madorom |
| 22489 | 22488 | US | Lodi-based Michael David turns to Lodi, Sonoma's Dry Creek Valley and Lake County to craft this white wine, mostly Sauvignon Blanc with a drop of Sémillon too. Ready for a summer's day with subtle Mandarin orange, mango and lime notes, it finishes quick and crisp. | | 86 | 16 | California | California | California Other | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Michael David 2012 Sauvignon Blanc (California) | Sauvignon Blanc | Michael David |
| 22490 | 22489 | Italy | Not very expressive, but this wine's fragrance does reveal delicate aromas of rose and berry, which carry over to the palate. It doesn't have quite enough fruit richness to support the vigorous, almost aggressive, bubbles and drying finish. | Essence Rosé | 86 | 32 | Lombardy | Franciacorta | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Antica Fratta 2009 Essence Rosé Sparkling (Franciacorta) | Sparkling Blend | Antica Fratta |
| 22491 | 22490 | US | With lemon, orange, apricot and green melon flavors, this is a fruity wine, with tart notes of green gooseberries that make it savory. There's a lot of honey on the finish that makes you wonder if it's truly dry or flirting with off-dry. | Forever Wild | 86 | 25 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | | | Balverne 2012 Forever Wild Sauvignon Blanc (Russian River Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Balverne |