| 29491 | 29490 | US | Some superripe notes give this wine a raisin-skin bitterness, but there's no denying its immediate lushness. Softly tannic, it has fantastic flavors of black currants and sweet toasted oak. If you drink it now, give it a few hours in the decanter. | | 89 | 92 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Alpha Omega 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Alpha Omega |
| 29492 | 29491 | US | Floral and honey aromas are touched with earthy hints of saffron and pollen on this bold, lushly textured Riesling. The palate is quite full bodied, with intense flavors of stone fruits, poached pears and spice, but finishes long and elegant. | Magdalena Vineyard Dry | 89 | 36 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Hermann J. Wiemer 2011 Magdalena Vineyard Dry Riesling (Finger Lakes) | Riesling | Hermann J. Wiemer |
| 29493 | 29492 | US | Bright, fresh apple and lime notes are accented with an earthy, minerally complexity on this multifaceted Riesling. It's semi-dry in style with forward, juicy apple and nectarine flavors brightened with notes of lime zest and a distinctly herbaceous finish. | Semi-Dry | 89 | 17 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Hermann J. Wiemer 2011 Semi-Dry Riesling (Finger Lakes) | Riesling | Hermann J. Wiemer |
| 29494 | 29493 | Austria | Pure crushed blackberry exudes great charm on the nose and plays alongside toasty oak notes on the palate. Neither ripeness, nor juiciness, nor muscle allow for even one ounce of fat here. Toned and concentrated fruitiness, with soft tannins and bright acidity, result in an enticing wine. | Hillside | 89 | 29 | Burgenland | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Hillinger 2011 Hillside Red (Burgenland) | Red Blend | Hillinger |
| 29495 | 29494 | Austria | Brooding and mysterious—giving away just a hint of white pepper, dark plum and floral notes of peony—this richly purple wine gives up more of its secrets on the palate, revealing ripe plum fruit and sweeter spice from oak. Tannins are plentiful, ripe and supple, while lovely pepperiness carries through from start to finish. | | 89 | | Niederösterreich | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Kurt Angerer 2011 St. Laurent (Niederösterreich) | St. Laurent | Kurt Angerer |
| 29496 | 29495 | US | A solid, well-made example of Columbia Valley Syrah, this shows mixed boysenberry and raspberry fruit flavors that are accented lightly with peppery spice. It's a modest wine in terms of volume and density, but proportionate and true to variety. | | 89 | 35 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Lauren Ashton Cellars 2011 Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Syrah | Lauren Ashton Cellars |
| 29497 | 29496 | Italy | Here's a lovely Verdicchio with an alluring floral fragrance of acacia and hints of Spanish broom and sea breeze. The palate shows peach, citrus and pineapple flavors, along with notes of dried Mediterranean herbs and brine. Hold for 2–3 years to develop complexity. | Verde Ca' Ruptae | 89 | 16 | Central Italy | Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Moncaro 2012 Verde Ca' Ruptae (Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore) | Verdicchio | Moncaro |
| 29498 | 29497 | Chile | Meaty, dry, lightly herbal berry aromas are reserved and not too pushy. This is choppy feeling on the palate, with pointed acids. Flavors of herbal berry, dark plum, coconut, chocolate and oak finish fresh, long, juicy and oaky. | Alpha | 89 | 25 | Colchagua Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Montes 2011 Alpha Syrah (Colchagua Valley) | Syrah | Montes |
| 29499 | 29498 | Austria | Wild, black cherry mixed with ripe red plum and wonderfully crunchy, fresh tannins make this exuberant and vibrant. The fruit is so frank, you almost forget that there also is a great structure and pleasing freshness. This blend of Zweigelt and Merlot is deceptively easy to drink and so attractive. | Klassik Cuvée | 89 | | Niederösterreich | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Nastl 2011 Klassik Cuvée Red (Niederösterreich) | Red Blend | Nastl |
| 29500 | 29499 | Austria | Ripe, sweet blueberries, black pepper and refreshing acidity make this an incredibly appetizing wine. In sheer, unadulterated drinkability, this scores so well: It's fresh-faced and uncomplicated but very moreish. | Ungerberg | 89 | 59 | Burgenland | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Pittnauer 2011 Ungerberg Blaufränkisch (Burgenland) | Blaufränkisch | Pittnauer |
| 29501 | 29500 | Austria | Notes of dark, luscious cherry dominates the nose and mouth of this wine, with an enlivening freshness and vibrancy. The palate is textured with fine, ripe tannins, followed by an elegant, silky aftertaste. | Pannobile | 89 | 51 | Burgenland | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Preisinger 2011 Pannobile Red (Burgenland) | Austrian Red Blend | Preisinger |
| 29502 | 29501 | US | Winemaker Kim Engle's wines always stand out in a flight, and this curiously spicy, sepia-toned Gewürztraminer is no exception. Aromatic, with notes of orange rind, rose petal and potpourri, it's also intensely flavored with black tea and spice that are pleasantly astringent. Not a classic Gewürztraminer by any means, but uniquely delicious. | Tanzen Dame Dry | 89 | 20 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Bloomer Creek 2011 Tanzen Dame Dry Gewürztraminer (Finger Lakes) | Gewürztraminer | Bloomer Creek |
| 29503 | 29502 | Italy | This opens with intense fragrances of peach and apricot that carry over to the palate alongside a juicy lemon flavor. It also boasts mouthwatering salinity and mineral sensations and, while it's delicious now, hold for 2–3 years to develop additional dimensions of flavor. | Le Vaglie | 89 | 25 | Central Italy | Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Santa Barbara 2012 Le Vaglie (Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico) | Verdicchio | Santa Barbara |
| 29504 | 29503 | Austria | Gentle and elegant red cherry and plum smooth out the structured body of this concentrated, medium-bodied wine. Initially closed, this invites further inspection and conversation with the promise of plush fruit and a subdued, velvety finish. | Reserve | 89 | | Thermenregion | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Stift Klosterneuburg 2011 Reserve St. Laurent (Thermenregion) | St. Laurent | Stift Klosterneuburg |
| 29505 | 29504 | France | This is a rich, full wine that is spiced but retains remarkable freshness. Crisp citrus and acidity gives it a fine sweet-and-sour character that mingles with flavors of warm apricot and lychee fruits. Drink now. | Réserve | 89 | 25 | Alsace | Alsace | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Trimbach 2010 Réserve Pinot Gris (Alsace) | Pinot Gris | Trimbach |
| 29506 | 29505 | Chile | Spicy, earthy cherry and cassis aromas are true to the variety. This is juicy, bright and substantive in feel, with red berry, oak spice and herbal flavors. A minty, chocolaty finish full of herbs and spices provides for a good ending. | Sibaris Reserva Especial | 89 | 17 | Colchagua Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Undurraga 2012 Sibaris Reserva Especial Carmenère (Colchagua Valley) | Carmenère | Undurraga |
| 29507 | 29506 | Italy | Here's a delicious Pecorino that opens with appealing if unusual aromas of tilled soil alongside more classic floral notes of Spanish broom and acacia. It boasts ripe white peach, juicy pineapple and lemon custard flavors, along with almond and mineral notes. | Primo Cerchio | 89 | 14 | Central Italy | Offida Pecorino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Villa Bizzarri 2012 Primo Cerchio (Offida Pecorino) | Pecorino | Villa Bizzarri |
| 29508 | 29507 | US | Based on Cabernet Sauvignon, this blend has rich, pleasant cherry, currant and mocha flavors, enhanced with sweet toasty oak. A soft, luscious wine with a lot of popular appeal, it's drinking beautifully now. | Cinq Cepages | 89 | 75 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | | | Chateau St. Jean 2010 Cinq Cepages Red (Sonoma County) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Chateau St. Jean |
| 29509 | 29508 | US | This 100% Cabernet is so approachable now. The palate offers waves of ripe blackberries, cherries, cassis and mocha, touched with oak and wrapped in firm tannins. The grapes were grown in the new Coombsville appellation of the valley. | | 89 | 65 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Daviana 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Daviana |
| 29510 | 29509 | US | This is a European-style Syrah, cofermented with 2% Viognier. It's soft and round, medium in body, and has a savory midpalate with flavors of cranberry, plum and pepper. On the finish is a hint of smoky oak. Profits from sales of the wine go to the American River Conservancy Wakamatsu Colony Preservation and Restoration project. | Okei-San | 89 | 75 | California | El Dorado | Sierra Foothills | Virginie Boone | @vboone | David Girard 2010 Okei-San Syrah (El Dorado) | Syrah | David Girard |
| 29511 | 29510 | US | Three excellent vineyards—Stonetree, Bacchus and Minnick Hills—contribute to this firmly-built Cabernet Franc. Fine tannins, a light touch of barrel toast and a hint of dark chocolate surround tart blackberry and cassis fruit. A lick of caramel comes out in the finish. Not a big wine, but exceptionally well-balanced. | | 89 | 42 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Dusted Valley 2011 Cabernet Franc (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Cabernet Franc | Dusted Valley |
| 29512 | 29511 | US | Aged in 20% new French oak with half of the wine undergoing malolactic fermentation, it's direct and appealing with peach, melon and buttery spices that lead to a warm finish. | | 89 | 29 | Washington | Ancient Lakes | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Dusted Valley 2012 Chardonnay (Ancient Lakes) | Chardonnay | Dusted Valley |
| 29513 | 29512 | US | Intensely fruity, almost tropical, on the nose and palate, this concentrated, juicy Gewürztraminer balances rich melon and lychee flavors with delicate notes of tea and spice. Just a hint off-dry in style. | | 88 | 17 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Keuka Spring 2011 Gewürztraminer (Finger Lakes) | Gewürztraminer | Keuka Spring |
| 29514 | 29513 | Argentina | Narrow berry aromas are angular and punchy. This feels high in acidity, with hard tannins. That sharp acidity makes for tart unyielding black plum flavors. | Eggo Tinta de Tiza | 85 | 30 | Mendoza Province | Tupungato | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Zorzal 2014 Eggo Tinta de Tiza Red (Tupungato) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Zorzal |
| 29515 | 29514 | Argentina | A mix of blueberry, plum and animal aromas leads to a wiry, clipped palate fueled by tartaric acid. Lightly salted plum flavors are slightly jammy, while a blueberry note is brought back on the finish. | Punto Final MLB | 85 | 12 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bodega Renacer 2015 Punto Final MLB Malbec (Mendoza) | Malbec | Bodega Renacer |
| 29516 | 29515 | Argentina | Dusty, generic plum and berry aromas are highly regular. This Malbec is chunky in feel, without much precision. Oaky buttery slightly greasy berry flavors finish hot and creamy, with little to no elegance or cut. | | 85 | 13 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Laberinto 2014 Malbec (Mendoza) | Malbec | Laberinto |
| 29517 | 29516 | US | The aromas of vanilla, herb and cherry show some volatility. The cherry flavors are light, finishing tart. | Cesar | 85 | 26 | Washington | Horse Heaven Hills | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Martinez & Martinez 2013 Cesar Red (Horse Heaven Hills) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Martinez & Martinez |
| 29518 | 29517 | Spain | Pine notes and an aroma akin to floor polish make for an iffy start. This carries a slight chemical flavor as it moves along, while honey and brown-sugar notes sweeten things up. A chunky, obtuse finish feels sticky due to mild acidity. | Vendimia Tardia Single Vineyard | 85 | 30 | Northern Spain | Navarra | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Ochoa 2015 Vendimia Tardia Single Vineyard Moscatel (Navarra) | Moscatel | Ochoa |
| 29519 | 29518 | Italy | This opens with subdued aromas of espresso, grilled herb, scorched underbrush and French oak. The lean evolved palate shows roasted coffee bean, a hint of oak-driven spice and a salty note but the fruit has already dried up, leaving an abrupt, astringent finish. | Flauto Magico Riserva | 85 | 149 | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Paradiso di Frassina 2011 Flauto Magico Riserva (Brunello di Montalcino) | Sangiovese | Paradiso di Frassina |
| 29520 | 29519 | France | This is a plump, broad southern Rhône white, offering subtle notes of melon, pear and wet stones. Drink it before the end of 2017 while it still retains some freshness. | Héritages | 85 | 16 | Rhône Valley | Côtes du Rhône | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Ogier 2015 Héritages White (Côtes du Rhône) | Rhône-style White Blend | Ogier |