| 2671 | 2670 | US | Give this Cabernet high marks for sheer lusciousness. It's ripe in blackberries, black cherries and currants, with a veneer of sweet oak. Not a longterm ager, so drink over the next five years. | | 90 | 65 | California | Spring Mountain District | Napa | | | Frias 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Spring Mountain District) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Frias |
| 2672 | 2671 | France | This is a concentrated, firm and tannic wine. It has a structured feel from Chiroubles, which are the highest vineyards in Beaujolais. With its black fruits, dark tannins and concentrated texture, it could certainly age for 2–3 years, although it is ready to drink now. | Domaine des Pontheux | 90 | | Beaujolais | Chiroubles | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Georges Duboeuf 2011 Domaine des Pontheux (Chiroubles) | Gamay | Georges Duboeuf |
| 2673 | 2672 | US | Showing some mature notes at the age of four years or so, with a mellow texture framing cherry pie, cola and spice flavors. Feels silky, lush and delightful. Drink now–2015 as the fruit gradually fades away. | | 90 | 38 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | | | Orentano 2009 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) | Pinot Noir | Orentano |
| 2674 | 2673 | Argentina | Blackberry and cassis aromas blend seamlessly with varietal scents of herbs and leaves. This Cab Franc feels crisp yet flush, with laudable structure and vital acidity. Flavors of leafy, spicy berry and plum finish with peppery notes, a jolt of salinity and heft. | Gran Las Divas Vineyard | 90 | 35 | Mendoza Province | Tupungato | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Riglos 2010 Gran Las Divas Vineyard Cabernet Franc (Tupungato) | Cabernet Franc | Riglos |
| 2675 | 2674 | France | This is vibrant and expressive, with upfront purple-flower fragrances of violet and iris mixed with fruity tones of boysenberry and raspberry sauce. The crushed-silk texture offers medium tannins, ample acidity and skin-driven fruit flavors. Roasted coffee bean and sweet smoke accents mark the lingering finish. | | 90 | 24 | Languedoc-Roussillon | Côtes du Roussillon Villages Caramany | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Les Villages de Terroir Catalan 2010 Red (Côtes du Roussillon Villages Caramany) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Les Villages de Terroir Catalan |
| 2676 | 2675 | US | This is 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot and 3% Syrah. It's toasty to the max, with scents and flavors of coffee and smoke as much as berry and cassis. There is great acid/tannin balance and some additional years of bottle age should help to bring out more of the fruit. | Foreshadow | 90 | 45 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | J. Bookwalter 2010 Foreshadow Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Cabernet Sauvignon | J. Bookwalter |
| 2677 | 2676 | US | Leaner and tighter than this bottling has been the previous few vintages, this wine is showing hard tannins obscure in plum, black cherry pie and mocha flavors. Yet it's a balanced wine, which should develop bottle complexity after 2016. | La Cruz Vineyard | 90 | 45 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | | | Keller Estate 2010 La Cruz Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) | Pinot Noir | Keller Estate |
| 2678 | 2677 | US | L'Ecole tackles, with great success, two of the least-recognized strengths of Washington viticulture: Sémillon and Chenin Blanc. Here the blend includes 13% Sauvignon Blanc. It's well built, full bodied, with a mix of citrus and stone fruits, generous acidity, and some finishing skin flavors putting a slightly bitter frame around it. | | 90 | 15 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | L'Ecole No. 41 2012 Sémillon (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Sémillon | L'Ecole No. 41 |
| 2679 | 2678 | US | This wine is mostly Sémillon, with Sauvignon Blanc filling in the rest. It's one of the rare white wines from the Walla Walla AVA, graceful, full-bodied and tasting of fig and green banana. Just recently bottled, it still carries a bit of yeast in the nose and in the finish. Give it another few months to pull itself together. | Seven Hills Vineyard Estate Luminesce | 90 | 20 | Washington | Walla Walla Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | L'Ecole No. 41 2012 Seven Hills Vineyard Estate Luminesce Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc (Walla Walla Valley (WA)) | Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc | L'Ecole No. 41 |
| 2680 | 2679 | France | Coming from the Basque country, this blend of Cabernet Franc and Tannat is both perfumed and firmly structured. It is a solid wine, showing its wood aging while bringing out great ripe berry fruits. Drink from 2014. | Donibane | 90 | | Southwest France | Irrouléguy | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Lionel Osmin & Cie 2011 Donibane Red (Irrouléguy) | Red Blend | Lionel Osmin & Cie |
| 2681 | 2680 | US | Inox is the winery's unoaked Chardonnay, the first of the vintage. This bottling provides a promising glimpse into the quality of the 2012s. It's so rich and ripe in citrus and tropical fruits, you won't miss the barrel influence. Try now with sushi, tuna tartare, or a salad of bitter greens, tropical fruits and feta cheese. | Clone 76 Inox Estate | 90 | 36 | California | Sta. Rita Hills | Central Coast | | | Melville 2012 Clone 76 Inox Estate Chardonnay (Sta. Rita Hills) | Chardonnay | Melville |
| 2682 | 2681 | US | A larger selection from Signal Ridge, Bravium's main bottling is still tiny production, light on its feet and aromatic in rose petal and violet. With notes of black cherry and pomegranate its tannins are silky and the wine deliciously priced. | Signal Ridge Vineyard | 90 | 34 | California | Mendocino Ridge | | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Bravium 2011 Signal Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir (Mendocino Ridge) | Pinot Noir | Bravium |
| 2683 | 2682 | France | Givry is one of the unsung values in Burgundy. This ripe and structured wine shows why. It has weight, a firm texture and red plum and strawberry fruit flavors. All these elements are held together by a dark sense of tannin and fine acidity. | | 90 | 35 | Burgundy | Givry | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Antonin Rodet 2010 Givry | Pinot Noir | Antonin Rodet |
| 2684 | 2683 | Spain | Earthy, mildly leafy aromas of dried red fruits and vanilla are textbook for Rioja gran reserva. A medium-bodied palate shows balsamic richness along with flavors of prune, raisin, cassis and loamy earth. This is mild but solid on the finish, with a quick fade to the fruit component. Drink now. | Viña Muriel Gran Reserva | 90 | 50 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bodegas Muriel 2004 Viña Muriel Gran Reserva (Rioja) | Tempranillo | Bodegas Muriel |
| 2685 | 2684 | Italy | This muscular Amarone has an almost overripe fragrance, along with chocolate and vanilla notes. The alcohol is forward on the palate, but it also delivers sweet plum, prune and black pepper flavor, with hints of vanilla and coffee. This is direct and powerfully structured. | Sergio Zenato Riserva | 90 | 125 | Veneto | Amarone della Valpolicella Classico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Zenato 2007 Sergio Zenato Riserva (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico) | Red Blend | Zenato |
| 2686 | 2685 | Austria | his blend has a spicy character, balanced with acidity and a ripe, full honeyed character. On the dry side, it has richness, pepper and a deep texture that demands aging. Drink from 2017. | Ruster Ausbruch | 90 | | Burgenland | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Heidi Schröck 2010 Ruster Ausbruch White (Burgenland) | White Blend | Heidi Schröck |
| 2687 | 2686 | US | This 95% Cabernet Sauvignon with the balance of Merlot, Syrah and Malbec, is immediately accessible with notes of char, roasted coffee bean and cherry. The palate is rich, chocolaty and seamlessly stitched together. | Canoe Ridge Estate | 90 | 30 | Washington | Horse Heaven Hills | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Chateau Ste. Michelle 2010 Canoe Ridge Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Horse Heaven Hills) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Chateau Ste. Michelle |
| 2688 | 2687 | France | A complex wine, full of tight textures, apple skins and mineral acidity. This is a wine for aging, its wood character beautifully judged, rounding out the crisp final texture. Drink from 2016. | Montée de Tonnerre Premier Cru | 90 | | Burgundy | Chablis | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Damien et Romain Bouchard 2011 Montée de Tonnerre Premier Cru (Chablis) | Chardonnay | Damien et Romain Bouchard |
| 2689 | 2688 | US | Rich in black cherry jam, mocha and toasty oak flavors, this wine offers the firm tannins and minerality that give a young Spring Mountain Cabernet its noticeable characteristics. Give it eight years to begin to come around. | | 90 | 65 | California | Spring Mountain District | Napa | | | Eponymous 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Spring Mountain District) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Eponymous |
| 2690 | 2689 | US | This brut-style bubbly is comprised of 67% Pinot Noir and 33% Chardonnay and shows aspects of both varieties. It's fairly full bodied, with raspberry, strawberry, lime, brioche, vanilla and toast flavors. Feels elegant, complex and lush in the mouth, and should develop additional bottle notes over the next six years. | Royal Cuvée | 90 | 32 | California | Carneros | Napa-Sonoma | | | Gloria Ferrer 2005 Royal Cuvée Sparkling (Carneros) | Sparkling Blend | Gloria Ferrer |
| 2691 | 2690 | US | This is a good example of the high-alcohol style of warmth and deliciousness. While it's not common for Stags Leap wines to have these characteristics, it is incredibly deep in black cherries, milk chocolate and oak, with a spicy finish that goes on for a long time, indicating the power of this Cabernet. Drink over the next six years. | | 90 | 150 | California | Stags Leap District | Napa | | | Hall 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Stags Leap District) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Hall |
| 2692 | 2691 | Italy | Unexpectedly thick and mouthfilling, with generous peach aromas and flavors underscored by mustard greens and citrus. Clean and refreshing on the finish. Best Buy. | | 87 | 9 | Northeastern Italy | Delle Venezie | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Geretto 2001 Pinot Grigio (Delle Venezie) | Pinot Grigio | Geretto |
| 2693 | 2692 | Mexico | Aromas of mature Cabernet: cassis, tobacco leaf and a touch of caramel. Not overly rich or heavy, this is a pretty, lightweight Cab best enjoyed now. | Private Reserve | 87 | 18 | Valle de Guadalupe | | | | | L.A. Cetto 1996 Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Valle de Guadalupe) | Cabernet Sauvignon | L.A. Cetto |
| 2694 | 2693 | Chile | Fresh and clean, with light, lemony aromas in addition to tropical fruit. The palate is textured and full, with fairly pure apple and pineapple flavors and some nuttiness. Everything works here, including the smooth, lengthy finish. Best Buy. | Estate Reserve | 87 | 10 | Colchagua Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | La Playa 2002 Estate Reserve Chardonnay (Colchagua Valley) | Chardonnay | La Playa |
| 2695 | 2694 | Chile | Smooth smelling, with pure and fresh berry and plum aromas. Very young and a bit tangy on the palate, with cherry and berry flavors and an oaky, soft finish that goes sweet then sour, and lasts for a long time. In terms of structure, it's balanced, mildly tannic, yet meant for drinking now. | Reserva | 87 | 12 | Maipo Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Undurraga 2001 Reserva Merlot (Maipo Valley) | Merlot | Undurraga |
| 2696 | 2695 | US | The “least” of Lane Tanner's range of Pinots, but complex and delicious. Ripe berry and spice flavors are rich, and there's a tangy earthiness suggesting sauteed mushrooms. Very dry and crisp, with a silky texture and a long, smooth finish. | | 87 | 22 | California | Santa Maria Valley | Central Coast | | | Lane Tanner 2000 Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley) | Pinot Noir | Lane Tanner |
| 2697 | 2696 | US | From an emerging Mendocino appellation, an engaging, dry wine. Its mouth-cleansing acidity is fresh and clean, highlighting pretty flavors of lime and honeydew, and leads to a tart finish. | | 87 | 14 | California | Redwood Valley | | | | Lolonis 2001 Fumé Blanc (Redwood Valley) | Fumé Blanc | Lolonis |
| 2698 | 2697 | US | Simple, delicate and fruity, a jammy style with sweetly ripe flavors of wild raspberries and strawberries, as well as espresso, tobacco and Oriental spices. It's light and silky on the palate. | | 87 | 14 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | | | River Road 2001 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) | Pinot Noir | River Road |
| 2699 | 2698 | Chile | Creamy aromas of vanilla and pears also carry some typical Sauvignon Blanc pungency. For a rounder style, which it is, it's quite refreshing. The mix across the palate of banana, grapefruit and almonds is attractive, and so is the round, pretty finish. Drink it very soon. | Legado de Armida Reserva | 87 | 10 | Maipo Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Santa Ines 2001 Legado de Armida Reserva Sauvignon Blanc (Maipo Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Santa Ines |
| 2700 | 2699 | US | Lean and angular right now, showing hints of mint and chocolate—the oak sticks out a bit over the tart cherry flavors. | Cherryblock | 87 | 95 | California | Sonoma Valley | Sonoma | | | Sebastiani 1996 Cherryblock Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Sebastiani |