107461 | 107460 | Germany | A pleasantly savory touch of earth and nut on the nose lends complexity to this lusciously citrusy dry wine. Fresh white grapefruit, lemon and lime flavors are penetrating on the palate, glazed by a luminous sheen of crushed minerals and cutting acidity. Light bodied yet rippling in texture, it's a deeply satisfying Riesling to enjoy now through at least 2030. | Unsteiner Herrenberg GG Dry | 94 | 67 | Pfalz | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Karl Schaefer 2014 Unsteiner Herrenberg GG Dry Riesling (Pfalz) | Riesling | Karl Schaefer |
107462 | 107461 | Germany | Robust in body yet squarely structured, the Franz Anton shows more ripeness and concentration than the producer's standard-label bottling. Fleshy black cherry and berry flavors are ripe, but are offset by crisp acidity and a shroud of smoke and toast that accents without overwhelming. It's bold and penetrating, with a long finish marked by fine, persistent tannins. Delicious already, but bold enough to improve through at least 2030. | Franz Anton Schwarzer Adler | 94 | 42 | Baden | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Franz Keller 2014 Franz Anton Schwarzer Adler Pinot Noir (Baden) | Pinot Noir | Franz Keller |
107463 | 107462 | US | From estate grapes aged nine months in 100% new French oak, this features toasted wood that speaks in hushed undertones beneath a wealth of tangy stone fruit, baked pear and pineapple. Enjoyable now, it has a voluptuous richness on the midpalate that meets more nuanced acidity as it washes down. | Estate Grown Cave Fermented | 94 | 68 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Jarvis 2014 Estate Grown Cave Fermented Chardonnay (Napa Valley) | Chardonnay | Jarvis |
107464 | 107463 | France | Planted in 1935, this single vineyard wine is rich and structured. At this stage, it is dominated by firm tannins as much as by the perfumed juicy black fruits. As the wine softens with age, this generous fruitiness will comet through to give a deliciously ripe wine. Drink from 2019. | 1935 Vieilles Vignes | 94 | 45 | Beaujolais | Morgon | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Jean-Michel Dupré 2015 1935 Vieilles Vignes (Morgon) | Gamay | Jean-Michel Dupré |
107465 | 107464 | US | Kirsch, wet stone, lavender and dried herb aromas are followed by ripe jazzy generous dark-fruit flavors. Fine-grained tannins provide support, with a supple mouthfeel piquing the interest. | Morrison Lane | 94 | 55 | Washington | Walla Walla Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | K Vintners 2013 Morrison Lane Syrah (Walla Walla Valley (WA)) | Syrah | K Vintners |
107466 | 107465 | US | Kirsch, brown stem, herb and olive aromas give way to a powerful mouthful of black fruit speckled with savory accents. The finish lingers. | The Deal Sundance | 94 | 40 | Washington | Walla Walla Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | K Vintners 2013 The Deal Sundance Syrah (Walla Walla Valley (WA)) | Syrah | K Vintners |
107467 | 107466 | US | Hailing from the state's oldest Syrah vineyard, this wine displays aromas of pure blue fruit, assorted herbs and whiffs of smoked meat. The palate is dense and seamless, with fine-grained tannins providing support. Its best days are far in front of it. Best from 2022–2030. | La Côte Patriarche | 94 | 60 | Washington | Yakima Valley | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Betz Family 2014 La Côte Patriarche Syrah (Yakima Valley) | Syrah | Betz Family |
107468 | 107467 | US | This wine is a blend of fruit from Ranch at the End of the Road and Ciel du Cheval vineyards. Brooding aromas of dark raspberries, black plum, spice and mineral are followed by ripe generous full-bodied fruit flavors that display a lot of hedonism while retaining a spot-on sense of balance. It's sensational. | La Côte Rousse | 94 | 60 | Washington | Red Mountain | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Betz Family 2014 La Côte Rousse Syrah (Red Mountain) | Syrah | Betz Family |
107472 | 107471 | Germany | Tart lime and gooseberry aromas turn plush and plump on the palate of this lip-smackingly ripe spätlese. Apricot and yellow peach flavors penetrate deeply, catapulted by shards of lemon-lime acidity. It's breathlessly light in body, yet lingers long, leaving airy kisses of blossom and fresh herb in its wake. Irresistible already but should improve through 2025. | Braunberger Juffer-Sonnenuhr Spätlese Grosse Lage | 94 | 34 | Mosel | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt 2015 Braunberger Juffer-Sonnenuhr Spätlese Grosse Lage Riesling (Mosel) | Riesling | Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt |
107469 | 107468 | France | Spicy, rich and full of ripe fruit, this wine has great potential. It is structured and dense while bringing out a stylish elegance. Blackberry fruit dominates the tannins to create a wine that has both concentration and fine fruit. Drink from 2022. | | 94 | 46 | Bordeaux | Saint-Julien | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Branaire-Ducru 2014 Saint-Julien | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Branaire-Ducru |
107470 | 107469 | US | This Dijon clone fruit, barrel fermented and aged on the lees, delivers a wine of exceptional concentration and intensity. Deeply fruity, with a lush mix of apple, pear and peach, it also brings flashy barrel flavors and impressive length. The persistent, tightly wound finish bodes well for further aging. Drink now through 2028. | Côte Sud Vineyard | 94 | 75 | Oregon | Dundee Hills | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Domaine Serene 2014 Côte Sud Vineyard Chardonnay (Dundee Hills) | Chardonnay | Domaine Serene |
107471 | 107470 | US | Winfield is up-valley in Calistoga, on the lower slopes of Mount St. Helena, where volcanic soils rule. Rich and grippy, this beautiful wine is savory and elegantly bold, a mix of black pepper, leather saddle and blackberry compote, its concentration complemented by streaks of acidity and lurking freshness. It should do well in the cellar for the patient who can painfully wait. | Winfield Vineyard | 94 | 85 | California | Calistoga | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Davies 2013 Winfield Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Calistoga) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Davies |
107473 | 107472 | Germany | Light as a feather yet bold in fruit, this sprightly spätlese packs a punch of sweet, ripe apricot, peach and even raspberry flavors. Spine tingling grapefruit acidity lends vitality, guiding a breathlessly perfumed, floral finish. It's a thrilling, irresistible wine. | Johannisberger Klaus Spätlese | 94 | 40 | Rheingau | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Johannishof 2015 Johannisberger Klaus Spätlese Riesling (Rheingau) | Riesling | Johannishof |
107474 | 107473 | US | Bob's is the producer's estate vineyard, acquired in 2014, a foggy site near the Petaluma Gap. Here, it allows for fleshy flavors of pear, brioche and honey, offering ripeness within a classic structure of minerality. Intense in tension and body, it has a dark color and a lingering tease of honeycomb. | Bob's Ranch | 94 | 65 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Walt 2014 Bob's Ranch Chardonnay (Russian River Valley) | Chardonnay | Walt |
107475 | 107474 | US | This is a bold, brawny red from a famous site, velvety in texture and all power and concentration. Forest floor and a touch of smoke complement juicy dark cherry, caramelized oak and licorice, while bright acidity supports the layers of flavor and strong tannins. | Gap's Crown | 94 | 75 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Walt 2014 Gap's Crown Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) | Pinot Noir | Walt |
107476 | 107475 | US | From a selection of vineyards influenced heavily by fog, this wine shines in fleshy, expansive stone fruit and brightly integrated flavors of apple and pear. With a focused, velvety and juicy texture, it retains plenty of balance against a backdrop of elegant richness. | Brumaire | 94 | 55 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | EnRoute 2014 Brumaire Chardonnay (Russian River Valley) | Chardonnay | EnRoute |
107477 | 107476 | US | A mineral-driven white, this is waxy and lemony on the palate. Light bodied, crisp and vibrant, it doesn't hold back on complexity, weaving a lengthy story of perfumed near-perfection. | Equitem | 94 | 30 | California | Knights Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Galerie 2015 Equitem Sauvignon Blanc (Knights Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Galerie |
107478 | 107477 | US | The top drop from Bethel Heights in this vintage, this is a dark, dense evocation of Pinot Noir at its most authoritative and engaging. It's a muscular mix of mulberry, blueberry and blue plum, with a dash of sassafras for good measure. The length and sense of throttled power suggest that this is a fine cellar candidate. Drink now through 2028. | West Block | 94 | 56 | Oregon | Eola-Amity Hills | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Bethel Heights 2014 West Block Pinot Noir (Eola-Amity Hills) | Pinot Noir | Bethel Heights |
107479 | 107478 | US | Dark blackberry, blueberry and blackcurrant fruits make for a ripe but extremely enticing nose on this bottling, lifted by aromas of vanilla, cola, clove and anise. The palate is delicious and rich with black cherry, but a zesty, bright acidity and chalky tannins contribute depth and length, with a touch of dill. | Reserve | 94 | 58 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Brecon Estate 2014 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Brecon Estate |
107480 | 107479 | US | The aromas are pretty and pure, with perfumed notes of plum and blackberry speckled with spice and herb. The flavors are seamless and full, showing a real sense of freshness and vibrancy capped off by a tart finish that hangs together impressively. | Broncho Stoneridge Vineyard | 94 | 70 | Washington | Washington | Washington Other | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Charles Smith 2013 Broncho Stoneridge Vineyard Malbec (Washington) | Malbec | Charles Smith |
107481 | 107480 | France | This property continues its upward trend. It is a solid wine, packed with great ripe fruit. Old vines give extra concentration and depth of flavor. The wine has great potential, with both its tannins and rich fruit playing strongly. Drink from 2023. | | 94 | | Bordeaux | Pauillac | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Clerc Milon 2014 Pauillac | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Clerc Milon |
107482 | 107481 | US | Minty strawberry hulls come to mind first in this wine, accented as it goes by a taste of grenadine and earth. Medium bodied and smooth in texture, it offers a big finish of black cherry and more of those strawberries. | Estate | 87 | 45 | California | Sonoma Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Nicholson Ranch 2012 Estate Pinot Noir (Sonoma Valley) | Pinot Noir | Nicholson Ranch |
107483 | 107482 | US | Steve Clifton makes this wine pop with a wet river-stone minerality on the fresh olallieberry fruit-laden nose. The palate offers spiced plums, a bit of blood and turned-earth flavors. | | 87 | 26 | California | Santa Barbara County | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Palmina 2011 Barbera (Santa Barbara County) | Barbera | Palmina |
107484 | 107483 | Italy | Aromas of blue flowers, dried aromatic herbs and dark-skinned berry lead the nose. The juicy palate offers fleshy black cherry, raspberry, white pepper and roasted coffee bean alongside assertive, dusty tannins. A green note of powdered sage leaves an astringent finish. | | 87 | 20 | Tuscany | Maremma Toscana | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Paniole 2012 Maremma Toscana | Red Blend | Paniole |
107485 | 107484 | US | Overflowing with blackberry and black pepper flavors, this affordable, rich and layered wine is very dark in color, saturated with firm tannins and full in body. Serve with some hefty protein to make a good match. | Vintners Blend | 87 | 10 | California | California | California Other | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Ravenswood 2013 Vintners Blend Petite Sirah (California) | Petite Sirah | Ravenswood |
107486 | 107485 | US | This dry wine has a nice sense of reserve along with subtle lemony, earthy and milky flavors that linger on the finish. The texture has a nip of acidity and the body is light to medium. | | 87 | 35 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Senses 2013 Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast) | Chardonnay | Senses |
107487 | 107486 | Chile | Black cherry and cassis aromas include notes of tree bark, rooty spices and animal hide. This feels juicy and alert, while toasty black-fruit flavors are mild. Blackened, peppery notes are unchecked on the energetic finish. | Crucero Collection | 87 | 13 | Colchagua Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Siegel 2013 Crucero Collection Cabernet Sauvignon (Colchagua Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Siegel |
107488 | 107487 | US | Coming from the cool 2010 vintage, this wine seems a bit overwrought, with aromas of stewed herbs and cherry. The flavors are full bodied, backed by chewy tannins. | Klipsun Vineyard | 87 | | Washington | Red Mountain | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Soléna 2010 Klipsun Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Red Mountain) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Soléna |
107489 | 107488 | US | A blend driven by Merlot, it also contains 33% Malbec and 21% Cabernet Sauvignon. Dense and dark, it offers flavors of black licorice around a persistence of tannins, ending thick in toasted oak and caramel. | | 87 | 20 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | St. Francis 2012 Claret (Sonoma County) | Claret | St. Francis |
107490 | 107489 | US | A unique blend of equal parts Petite Sirah and Merlot, with a smaller percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon, this is a sizably robust and dry, full-bodied wine. Puckering tannins should settle down in time, allowing the blackberry and black currant that's in there to shine through. | The Investor | 87 | 53 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Stags' Leap Winery 2012 The Investor Red (Napa Valley) | Red Blend | Stags' Leap Winery |