| 51841 | 51840 | Spain | A heavily charred opening emphasizes surface-level oak and baking spices more than fruit. A heavy, jabbing, grabby palate tastes herbal, with stewed berry and prune flavors. A burnt-oak flavor and severe tannins are found on the finish of this muscled-up Tempranillo. Drink through 2020. | Selección Reserva | 89 | 25 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Ramirez de la Piscina 2011 Selección Reserva (Rioja) | Tempranillo | Ramirez de la Piscina |
| 51842 | 51841 | Hungary | This Hungarian rosé is a blend of 33% Kékfrankos, 22% Cabernet Franc, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, 5% Pinot Noir and 3% Syrah. It has aromas of strawberries, freshly sliced apple and fresh cherry juice. It flavors are those of bright cherry and red raspberry with a pleasant tartness on the finish. | | 89 | 19 | Villány | | | Jeff Jenssen | @worldwineguys | Sauska 2014 Rosé (Villány) | Rosé | Sauska |
| 51843 | 51842 | Lebanon | Dark cherry red in color, this blend of Cinsault, Grenache Noir, Syrah and Tempranillo features a bouquet of cherry with a hint of green pepper. Flavors of raspberry, pomegranate, orange peel and spearmint are set in a web of soft tannins that fully announce themselves at the mouth-coating, minty finish. | Le Colombier | 89 | 13 | Bekaa Valley | | | Mike DeSimone | @worldwineguys | Massaya 2013 Le Colombier Red (Bekaa Valley) | Red Blend | Massaya |
| 51844 | 51843 | US | From White Hawk Vineyard near Los Alamos, this wine has a nose that is both edgy with tangerine rind and ripe with warmer crème brûlée notes. The palate plays the same trick, welcoming with broad white peach, Japanese pear and vanilla-cream flavors, yet clinging to a zesty line of lime pith throughout. | | 89 | 24 | California | Santa Barbara County | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Nagy 2013 Viognier (Santa Barbara County) | Viognier | Nagy |
| 51845 | 51844 | Morocco | Dark red-violet in the glass, this blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Grenache has a nose of black cherry, green pepper and cocoa. It may be a little too cool for some tastes, but bright fruit and slightly luxurious tannins make up for the fennel and eucalyptus flavors that are joined on the palate by cherry, pomegranate and orange zest. The smooth finish goes completely cool for a second but winds up in a burst of bright fruit. | | 89 | 15 | Zenata | | | Mike DeSimone | @worldwineguys | Ouled Thaleb 2013 Red (Zenata) | Red Blend | Ouled Thaleb |
| 51846 | 51845 | Italy | A blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Petit Verdot, this has aromas of red currant, green bell pepper and clove. The bright palate delivers cassis, cedar and espresso framed in polished tannins. | Poggio Colombi | 89 | 15 | Tuscany | Maremma Toscana | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Pepi Lignana 2013 Poggio Colombi (Maremma Toscana) | Red Blend | Pepi Lignana |
| 51847 | 51846 | Italy | Here's an easygoing red that opens with aromas of rose water, wild berry and aromatic herb. Made entirely with Sangiovese, the palate offers ripe dark cherry, raspberry and savory herb, while live acidity and polished tannins provide support. | Cerida | 89 | 14 | Tuscany | Maremma Toscana | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Pepi Lignana 2014 Cerida (Maremma Toscana) | Sangiovese | Pepi Lignana |
| 51848 | 51847 | France | Partly aged in wood, this ripe, full wine has rich cherry fruits and some balanced tannins. It's a structured wine while also juicy and with good acidity. It needs to age another few months, so drink from the end of 2017. | | 89 | 25 | Loire Valley | Sancerre | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Pierre Morin 2014 Sancerre | Pinot Noir | Pierre Morin |
| 51849 | 51848 | Italy | Made from a blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 15% Alicante, 10% Sangiovese and 5% Cabernet Franc, this opens with aromas of black currant, bell pepper and clove. The palate offers mature black cherry, ginger and a hint of vanilla while firm tannins grip the finish. | Dròmos | 89 | 49 | Tuscany | Maremma Toscana | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Poggio Verrano 2009 Dròmos (Maremma Toscana) | Red Blend | Poggio Verrano |
| 51850 | 51849 | Italy | Delicately fragrant, this opens with scents of chopped herb, elderflower, hay and citrus. On the crisp palate, a hint of vanilla underscores peach and grapefruit while a light mineral note backs up the finish. | | 89 | 15 | Tuscany | Maremma Toscana | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Prelius 2014 Maremma Toscana | Cabernet Sauvignon | Prelius |
| 51851 | 51850 | Italy | Spanish broom, dried lychee, aromatic Mediterranean herb and balsamic notes are just some of the aromas of this multifaceted wine. The linear palate shows compelling depth, delivering layers of mature yellow apple, Bartlett pear, thyme, salvia and energizing mineral alongside still-bright acidity. This wine could go on for another several years at least. Drink through 2021. | Pietramarina Bianco Superiore | 93 | 75 | Sicily & Sardinia | Etna | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Benanti 2006 Pietramarina Bianco Superiore (Etna) | Carricante | Benanti |
| 51852 | 51851 | US | Intensely aromatic, this is Oregon Pinot at its most lush. Seductive scents lead into lengthy, balanced flavors of cherry and red plum, highlighted with green tea and tobacco notes. Tannins are smooth and proportionate, and the overall structure suggests aging this wine through 2025–2030. | Shea Vineyard | 93 | 65 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Penner-Ash 2012 Shea Vineyard Pinot Noir | Pinot Noir | Penner-Ash |
| 51853 | 51852 | France | This is rich, full of spicy fruit, apricot juice and white peaches. The fruits are topped by an unctuous honey character that pushes the wine towards sweetness while keeping a fresh flavor in the background. Drink from 2017. | Steinert Grand Cru | 93 | 38 | Alsace | Alsace | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Rieflé 2012 Steinert Grand Cru Pinot Gris (Alsace) | Pinot Gris | Rieflé |
| 51854 | 51853 | Israel | Dark violet-red in color, this is a blend of 40% Petite Sirah, 35% Petit Verdot and 25% Shiraz. A bouquet of cherry, violet and mesquite lay the groundwork for a winning mélange of savory fruit flavors—think cherry, strawberry, smoke, flint, jasmine and orange peel. Smooth tannins lead the way to an orange-rind finish, with a hint of smoke and a slight umami feeling on the palate. | Legend | 93 | 40 | Judean Hills | | | Mike DeSimone | @worldwineguys | Shiloh Winery 2010 Legend Red (Judean Hills) | Red Blend | Shiloh Winery |
| 51855 | 51854 | Italy | Aromas of blue flower, wild berry, a hint of leather and brimstone lead the nose on this full-bodied wine. The palate delivers black cherry, crushed raspberry, grilled herb, oak, mineral and a hint of vanilla alongside firm, polished tannins that need to unwind. Drink 2017–2022. | Santo Spirito Rosso | 93 | 40 | Sicily & Sardinia | Etna | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Tenuta delle Terre Nere 2012 Santo Spirito Rosso (Etna) | Red Blend | Tenuta delle Terre Nere |
| 51856 | 51855 | France | While maturing well, this wine still promises a considerable future. It is sweet and rich, honeyed almost while allowing room for a touch of dry spice and pepper. It's a ripe wine with depth of flavor and density. Drink from 2016. | Pfersigberg Grand Cru | 93 | | Alsace | Alsace | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Henri Ehrhart 2011 Pfersigberg Grand Cru Pinot Gris (Alsace) | Pinot Gris | Henri Ehrhart |
| 51857 | 51856 | US | There's a touch of forest floor funk on this wine, but the nose also shows lots of stewed black cherries, chemise and mint-chocolate chip. The palate is deep and rich but not overly ripe, with raspberry and elderberry fruit cut by herbal seasonings of oregano, thyme, marjoram and mint. | Hunter's Cuvee | 93 | 40 | California | Carmel Valley | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Holman Ranch 2010 Hunter's Cuvee Pinot Noir (Carmel Valley) | Pinot Noir | Holman Ranch |
| 51858 | 51857 | US | A complete wine in every way, this limited (three barrel) reserve opens with solid bass notes of thick wood and dark fruit. That platform of black cherry and cassis is adorned with light touches of pepper, vanilla, mocha and the streak of iron that seems to characterize many McMinnville wines. Drink 2015 through 2030. | Founders' Selection | 93 | 100 | Oregon | McMinnville | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Hyland 2012 Founders' Selection Pinot Noir (McMinnville) | Pinot Noir | Hyland |
| 51859 | 51858 | US | There's something special about this Zin, given a handful of Petite Sirah for aromatic depth. It opens with supple, high-toned raspberry and cherry before delving into a layering of dusty, cinnamon spice. Juicy, alive and fresh, it delivers a cherry-vanilla finish. | Timber Crest Vineyard | 93 | 32 | California | Dry Creek Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Kokomo 2012 Timber Crest Vineyard Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley) | Zinfandel | Kokomo |
| 51860 | 51859 | France | This is a rich wine, labeled sweet but with a firm core of dryness that gives considerable texture. It reveals pure, ripe fruits coming from the biodynamically grown grapes, adding to a depth of flavor. It's ready for some good aging, so wait to drink until 2017. | Pfersigberg Grand Cru | 93 | 59 | Alsace | Alsace | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Kuentz-Bas 2012 Pfersigberg Grand Cru Gewurztraminer (Alsace) | Gewürztraminer | Kuentz-Bas |
| 51861 | 51860 | US | Pretty red fruit leads the nose on this blend of 50% Grenache, 35% Syrah and 15% Mourvèdre, along with brown spices, anise and chopped herbs. The forest flavors are strong, with pine sap and eucalyptus, as riper boysenberry fruit emerges with chopped oregano and thyme. | Wanderlust | 93 | 35 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Zenaida Cellars 2011 Wanderlust G-S-M (Paso Robles) | G-S-M | Zenaida Cellars |
| 51862 | 51861 | US | This vineyard, first planted in 1982, was recently acquired by Jason Lett. A steely, earthy core provides the spine, wrapped in tart red currant fruit. Firm and focused, it's a multi-dimensional effort that still shows well after being open for three full days. Berries, smoke, dark chocolate, a whiff of curry and a saline finish are all in play. | Outcrop Estate | 93 | 55 | Oregon | Dundee Hills | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | The Eyrie Vineyards 2012 Outcrop Estate Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills) | Pinot Noir | The Eyrie Vineyards |
| 51863 | 51862 | US | This wine comes from a partnership between winemaker David Galzignato of Jada Winery in Paso Robles, and Mark McWilliams of Arista Winery in Healdsburg. A devotion to Sauvignon Blanc, it succeeds with this sophisticated expression of lemon chiffon and mandarin orange that's bright and complex. With two handfuls of Sémillon to the mix, it's medium in body and length, with just the slightest suggestion of caramel-vanilla oak. | Transitus | 93 | 34 | California | Rutherford | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Mark David 2013 Transitus Sauvignon Blanc (Rutherford) | Sauvignon Blanc | Mark David |
| 51864 | 51863 | Argentina | The curtain rises to smooth, lightly balsamic aromas of blackberry, black cherry and cedar. On the tongue, this Malbec is plush, smooth, chewy and a touch creamy. Elevated berry, mocha and vanilla flavors are oaky but not overdone. The finish is pure, succinct and deep, with lasting black-fruit echoes. Drink through 2019. | Nazarenas Vineyard | 93 | 40 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Melipal 2011 Nazarenas Vineyard Malbec (Mendoza) | Malbec | Melipal |
| 51865 | 51864 | US | Toasted oak and caramel apple mark the entry of this wine, from a coveted and steady source of Carneros fruit. Lush and hedonistic in Golden Delicious apple and pear, it retains a core of minerality throughout, finishing clean and bright. | Sangiacomo Vineyard | 93 | 45 | California | Carneros | Napa-Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Acacia 2012 Sangiacomo Vineyard Chardonnay (Carneros) | Chardonnay | Acacia |
| 51866 | 51865 | France | This beautiful wine is already so balanced and ripe. Rich tropical and yellow fruits are lightly spiced and given a lift with the acidity. Along with that, it offers a more complex texture and mineral character. Drink from 2017. | Zotzenberg Grand Cru | 93 | 42 | Alsace | Alsace | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Boeckel 2013 Zotzenberg Grand Cru Pinot Gris (Alsace) | Pinot Gris | Boeckel |
| 51867 | 51866 | US | The aromatics immediately capture your attention, mixing baking spices with fennel, wet rock, and ginger cake. Compact, young, fresh fruit flavors suggest pomegranate, wild raspberry and very tart cherries. This is an acid-lover's wine, with the structure to age for decades. | Basalt Block | 93 | 48 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Brittan Vineyards 2012 Basalt Block Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Noir | Brittan Vineyards |
| 51868 | 51867 | Portugal | Wonderfully floral, this wine is rich while also having great fruits, a fresher edge and tannins that caress. From the Croft home vineyard, it shows fullness and structure. The aftertaste is so fruity and fragrant, it's almost drinkable now. Wait, though, until 2020. | Quinta de Roêda Vintage | 93 | 48 | Port | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Croft 2012 Quinta de Roêda Vintage (Port) | Port | Croft |
| 51869 | 51868 | Italy | A medley of pretty aromas, including blue flower, perfumed berry, carob and Mediterranean herb all mingle in the glass. On the smooth, almost creamy palate, savory notes of clove, orange zest, white pepper and licorice add depth to the juicy blackberry core, while polished tannins provide the framework. | Fontanelle | 93 | 29 | Sicily & Sardinia | Eloro | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Curto 2010 Fontanelle Nero d'Avola (Eloro) | Nero d'Avola | Curto |
| 51870 | 51869 | Israel | Dark violet-red in color, this wine has aromas of black cherry, lavender and confectioner's sugar. Cool and bright notes play off each other, with flavors of ripe black cherry, anisette, cranberry and sage. Soft tannins lead to a finish that is long-lasting but doesn't overstay its welcome. | Oak Aged | 93 | 25 | Samson | | | Mike DeSimone | @worldwineguys | Dalton 2012 Oak Aged Petite Sirah (Samson) | Petite Sirah | Dalton |