| 22501 | 22500 | France | Just next door to the Corton Grand Cru vines, this vineyard can produce wines of equal quality. This wine certainly has something of the richness and structure, giving it concentration and longevity. Ripe red fruits are cut by dark tannins and equal acidity, allowing the wine to mature slowly and well. Drink from 2020. | Les Petites Lolières Premier Cru | 94 | 65 | Burgundy | Aloxe-Corton | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Nicolas Potel 2014 Les Petites Lolières Premier Cru (Aloxe-Corton) | Pinot Noir | Nicolas Potel |
| 22502 | 22501 | US | What a great break from boring commercial red blends! This vibrant but deep wine from the Fore Family Vineyard at 3,000-feet in elevation has beautiful spicy aromas like black pepper, cardamom and tar, distinctive flavors of cranberry and black cherry and a taut texture of fine-grained tannins and good acidity. | | 94 | 35 | California | Red Hills Lake County | | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Peter Franus 2012 Red (Red Hills Lake County) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Peter Franus |
| 22503 | 22502 | Germany | Gradations of textures ripple on the palate of this full-bodied dry Riesling. It's unctuously rich and fruity, full of ripe peach and honey flavors, while also elegant, struck by tones of steel and lemony acidity. A touch of saffron persists through a long, lingering finish. | Mittelheim Sankt Nikolaus Trocken GG | 94 | 55 | Rheingau | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Peter Jakob Kühn 2013 Mittelheim Sankt Nikolaus Trocken GG Riesling (Rheingau) | Riesling | Peter Jakob Kühn |
| 22504 | 22503 | US | This wine by retired baseball stars Rich Aurilia and Dave Roberts shows both ripeness and restraint in all corners. On the nose, that means star anise and slate layered across black cherry and blackberry fruit. On the palate, the very full mouthfeel packs thyme, crushed herbs and elderberry flavors into an earthy package. | Sierra Mar Vineyard | 94 | 56 | California | Santa Lucia Highlands | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Red Stitch 2014 Sierra Mar Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands) | Pinot Noir | Red Stitch |
| 22505 | 22504 | US | Produced from the oldest Pinot Noir vines in the Willamette Valley, this extraordinary wine is history in a bottle. Glorious aromatics offer intense scents of citrus, pine needle, pepper and berry, with flavors following. There's a welcome kick of citrus in the natural acidity, and this promises a long cellar life, as proven over and over again by this founding Oregon winery. Drink 2020 through 2040 and beyond. | Original Vines Estate | 94 | 80 | Oregon | Dundee Hills | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | The Eyrie Vineyards 2013 Original Vines Estate Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills) | Pinot Noir | The Eyrie Vineyards |
| 22506 | 22505 | US | The grapes for this beautiful wine come from a sloping, high-elevation site, coaxed into expression by Winemaker Bob Cabral. Barrel-aged 10 months in French oak, 40% of it new, it opens with touches of butter and matchstick before blowing off the doors with butterscotch, baked lemon and balanced, oaky spice. Voluptuous on the palate, this is a stunner. | One Sky | 94 | 50 | California | Sonoma Mountain | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Three Sticks 2014 One Sky Chardonnay (Sonoma Mountain) | Chardonnay | Three Sticks |
| 22507 | 22506 | US | Light but tropical notes touch on the fluffy nose of this bottling, with papaya-laced marshmallow, pineapple meringue, lemon curd and a sea salt caramel touch. Chamomile, yellow apple skins, yellow flowers, tight mango and lots of saltiness show on the mouth-watering sip. The buttery character grows as it warms up, but it's delicious in all temperatures. | Los Alamos Vineyard | 94 | 35 | California | Santa Barbara County | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Chanin 2014 Los Alamos Vineyard Chardonnay (Santa Barbara County) | Chardonnay | Chanin |
| 22508 | 22507 | France | This wine comes from a vineyard that is wholly owned by Chanson. It is juicy, ripe while having a great, straight line of acidity. The red-berry fruits are still developing and coming through the firm, smoky dark tannins. The wine, with its spicy aftertaste, will be ready to drink from 2020. | Clos des Fèves Premier Cru | 94 | 118 | Burgundy | Beaune | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Chanson Père et Fils 2013 Clos des Fèves Premier Cru (Beaune) | Pinot Noir | Chanson Père et Fils |
| 22509 | 22508 | US | Very tight and linear in all the right ways, this focused wine shows black raspberry, sweet hummingbird sage, clove butter and star anise on the nose. It's even lighter on the palate, where potpourri, olallieberry, black pepper and pencil lead converge. It will age gracefully, thanks to judicious acid and tannins. Drink 2018 through 2028. | Runestone | 94 | 50 | California | Edna Valley | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Claiborne & Churchill 2013 Runestone Pinot Noir (Edna Valley) | Pinot Noir | Claiborne & Churchill |
| 22510 | 22509 | Italy | Enticing scents of wild red berry, baking spice, aromatic herb and a balsamic note waft out of the glass. The elegant, juicy palate doles out succulent wild cherry, crushed raspberry, cinnamon and a note of white pepper while a mineral note backs up the finish. It's well balanced, with bright acidity and ultrafine tannins. | Alta Mora | 94 | 25 | Sicily & Sardinia | Etna | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Cusumano 2014 Alta Mora (Etna) | Red Blend | Cusumano |
| 22511 | 22510 | US | Bright and clear, this young wine is powered by racy cranberry and raspberry fruit. It's a wine that will appeal to those who love primary, juicy, tangy red fruit, but will carry a long way in the cellar for those who value the extra dimensions that well-aged Pinot can convey. Tuck a few bottles away and watch as they blossom into complex wines with dusty elegance. Drink now through 2030. | Lazy River Vineyard | 94 | 48 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Elizabeth Chambers 2014 Lazy River Vineyard Pinot Noir | Pinot Noir | Elizabeth Chambers |
| 22512 | 22511 | France | This rich wine is dense with dark tannins and concentrated structure. The vineyard, with cool winds from the valley behind, gives wines that demand aging with their tannins and fragrant fruit. The aftertaste is full of promise. Drink after 2022. | Lavaux Saint-Jacques Premier Cru | 94 | 130 | Burgundy | Gevrey-Chambertin | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Albert Bichot 2014 Lavaux Saint-Jacques Premier Cru (Gevrey-Chambertin) | Pinot Noir | Albert Bichot |
| 22513 | 22512 | US | Opening scents of cherry blossoms, fresh-picked cherries, and a dusting of powdered chocolate beckon further exploration. Complex and layered, this opens nicely into a full-flavored effort, with black cherry fruit, cola and a touch of dry earth and mushroom compost. The details and length are impressive. Drink now to 2030. | Sunny Mountain Vineyard | 94 | 55 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Rex Hill 2013 Sunny Mountain Vineyard Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Noir | Rex Hill |
| 22514 | 22513 | Germany | Delicate whiffs of white peach turn riper and richer on the palate of this intensely honeyed Spätlese. It's deliciously concentrated in stone-fruit and melon flavors, yet maintains a feather-light demeanor and vibrant, piercing spine of acidity. | Kiedrich Gräfenberg Spätlese | 94 | 92 | Rheingau | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Robert Weil 2014 Kiedrich Gräfenberg Spätlese Riesling (Rheingau) | Riesling | Robert Weil |
| 22515 | 22514 | Germany | Exotic spice and cedar notes mingle amidst plump red cherries and raspberries on the nose of this perfumed Pinot Noir. Firm tannins form a taut foundation to crisp, tart raspberry and currant flavors and savory nuances of dried herb and crushed granite. It's a remarkably elegant, squarely structured wine that should meld beautifully over the next decade. | Estate Dry | 94 | 25 | Baden | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Salwey 2012 Estate Dry Pinot Noir (Baden) | Pinot Noir | Salwey |
| 22516 | 22515 | France | This is a rich, smoky and structured wine. Black fruit and dark tannins form a dense texture with touches of licorice, spice and dark concentration. The acidity hints at the vintage giving a touch of freshness and lift. Drink this powerful wine from 2024 | Domaine du Clos Frantin Les Malconsorts Premier Cru | 94 | 195 | Burgundy | Vosne-Romanée | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Albert Bichot 2014 Domaine du Clos Frantin Les Malconsorts Premier Cru (Vosne-Romanée) | Pinot Noir | Albert Bichot |
| 22517 | 22516 | US | Crushed blackberry with dried leaves, burned caramel and lots of toasted vanilla bean show on the luxurious nose of this mix of 50% Mourvèdre and 50% Syrah. The soft yet zesty palate packs a wondrous array of deep espresso, roasted sausage, fennel spice, shaved milk chocolate and cappuccino flavors. | | 94 | 75 | California | Templeton Gap District | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Austin Hope 2013 Mourvèdre-Syrah (Templeton Gap District) | Mourvèdre-Syrah | Austin Hope |
| 22518 | 22517 | US | This is the winery's reserve-level cuvée. It's bright and high-toned, offering woody notes around lush cherry and mocha flavors. Delicious already, though more bottle age should further pull the barrel flavors into proper balance. Toasted marshmallow and caramel latté highlights adorn the buttery finish. | Casteel | 94 | 75 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Bethel Heights 2014 Casteel Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Noir | Bethel Heights |
| 22519 | 22518 | US | From a two-acre site at 1,110-feet elevation only five miles from the Pacific Ocean, this wine opens as if it were a lovely, expansive rose garden, so fragrant and intensely earthy. Built with sizable tannic structure and toasty oak, it features burly waves of spicy acidity and warm baking spices, exhibiting both tension and grace. Drink now through 2023. | King Ridge Vineyard Estate Farmed | 94 | 80 | California | Fort Ross-Seaview | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Blue Farm 2013 King Ridge Vineyard Estate Farmed Pinot Noir (Fort Ross-Seaview) | Pinot Noir | Blue Farm |
| 22520 | 22519 | US | The slightest touch of wildfire kicks off the nose, followed by aromas of hibiscus, light cranberry, dried rose petal, roasted pork shank and white pepper. It's quite light upon first sip, then a peppery intensity builds as flavors of underripe raspberry, fresh thyme and dewy oregano arise. For a lighter style of the grape, it's a classic, and stays fresh for days. | Bien Nacido Vineyard | 94 | 50 | California | Santa Maria Valley | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Chanin 2014 Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley) | Pinot Noir | Chanin |
| 22521 | 22520 | France | This wine is perfumed with cherries and red berries. Its structure, which is certainly there, is almost secondary to this brilliant fruit. Balanced with a mineral dryness, the wine is certainly going to age into a ripe, pure-fruited wine. Drink from 2020. | Les Grèves Premier Cru | 94 | | Burgundy | Beaune | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine des Croix 2014 Les Grèves Premier Cru (Beaune) | Pinot Noir | Domaine des Croix |
| 22522 | 22521 | France | A flagship of the Faiveley range, this is a structured wine with great acidity and beautiful perfumes. The wine is dense, already balanced with the red fruits shining through the tannins. It will develop slowly and will not be ready to drink before 2023. | Clos des Cortons Faiveley | 94 | 279 | Burgundy | Corton | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Faiveley 2014 Clos des Cortons Faiveley (Corton) | Pinot Noir | Domaine Faiveley |
| 22523 | 22522 | US | Roasted peach, cinnamon and crushed vanilla bean make for an intriguing nose on another solid Talley bottling. It's soft and approachable at first, but then a bit brash and youthful, but will mellow with some patience. Drink 2017 onward. | Rosemary's Vineyard Estate Bottled | 89 | 48 | California | Arroyo Grande Valley | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Talley 2012 Rosemary's Vineyard Estate Bottled Chardonnay (Arroyo Grande Valley) | Chardonnay | Talley |
| 22524 | 22523 | US | Pleasant richness and depth of fruit flavor accompany the deep color and nicely chewy tannins in this full-bodied Cabernet. It tastes dry and well balanced between acidity, tannins and fruitiness, and will be a great mealtime wine with all kinds of protein. | Variations Five | 89 | 26 | California | California | California Other | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Herzog 2012 Variations Five Cabernet Sauvignon (California) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Herzog |
| 22525 | 22524 | US | WillaKenzie's most affordable estate-grown Pinot, this opens with a truly lovely bouquet of rose petals, raspberries and dusty chocolate. Soft and smooth upon entry, it's a light, detailed and sophisticated vineyard blend that spent 10 months in 20% new oak. | Gisèle | 89 | 30 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | WillaKenzie Estate 2013 Gisèle Pinot Noir | Pinot Noir | WillaKenzie Estate |
| 22526 | 22525 | Italy | This blend of 70% Sangiovese, 15% Sagrantino, 8% Merlot and 7% Cabernet Sauvignon offers aromas of underbrush, espresso, mocha and blackberry. On the palate, coffee and vanilla notes back up ripe plum, black cherry and white pepper. Firm, tightly knit tannins give structure but needs time to soften and unwind. | Ziggurat | 89 | 13 | Central Italy | Montefalco Rosso | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Tenute Lunelli 2010 Ziggurat (Montefalco Rosso) | Red Blend | Tenute Lunelli |
| 22527 | 22526 | France | This plump-textured blend of Roussanne, Marsanne and Viognier features aromas and flavors of apricot, melon, mango and ginger. Drink it over the next nine months for its appealing, forward fruit nature. | Cuvée Tradition | 89 | 15 | Rhône Valley | Costières de Nîmes | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Mas Carlot 2013 Cuvée Tradition White (Costières de Nîmes) | Rhône-style White Blend | Mas Carlot |
| 22528 | 22527 | US | Coming from the former owner of Domaine Alfred (now Chamisal Vineyards) this lip-smacking wine starts with a yeasty, Granny Smith apple nose. The flavors are tightly acidic yet plush at the same time: bitter apple skins mixing up with ripe pluots. | Speizer Family Vineyard | 89 | 24 | California | Edna Valley | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Morro View Winery 2013 Speizer Family Vineyard Grenache Blanc (Edna Valley) | Grenache Blanc | Morro View Winery |
| 22529 | 22528 | US | Aromas of anise-laced blackberry candies emerge from this easy-drinking wine. Light and airy on the palate for such a rich-looking wine, it's redolent with flavors of cherries and fennel with a decent tannic backbone. | Michael's Vineyard Estate | 89 | 36 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Adelaida 2012 Michael's Vineyard Estate Zinfandel (Paso Robles) | Zinfandel | Adelaida |
| 22530 | 22529 | France | Full-bodied and chewy, this blend of 60% Syrah, 30% Carignan and 10% Grenache is a spicy, garrigue-laden wine. Notes of cinnamon and cracked pepper accent black cherry fruit, turning to licorice on the dusty finish. Drink now–2018. | Les Cimels | 89 | 20 | Rhône Valley | Costières de Nîmes | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Château d'Or et de Gueules 2011 Les Cimels Red (Costières de Nîmes) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Château d'Or et de Gueules |