| 8161 | 8160 | Italy | Aromas of honeysuckle, exotic fruit and a whiff of Mediterranean scrub take center stage. The tangy palate offers grapefruit, peach and pineapple alongside crisp acidity. | Poiano | 87 | 13 | Sicily & Sardinia | Terre Siciliane | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Curto 2016 Poiano Inzolia (Terre Siciliane) | Inzolia | Curto |
| 8162 | 8161 | Portugal | Apple flavors dominate this attractive blend of seven grapes, including three aromatic varieties, that give the wine its perfumed character. So although it is young and with enough acidity, it is the hints of lychee and peppered pear that add interest to the wine. Drink now. | Portada Winemaker's Selection Branco | 87 | 10 | Lisboa | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | DFJ Vinhos 2016 Portada Winemaker's Selection Branco White (Lisboa) | Portuguese White | DFJ Vinhos |
| 8163 | 8162 | Portugal | For a Vinho Verde, this is smooth. With the a creamy texture along with bread fruit and lime flavors, the wine is soft. There is acidity to give a lift perfectly judged to keep this attractively crisp at the end. Drink now. | QM Terra Antiga | 87 | 13 | Vinho Verde | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quintas de Melgaço 2016 QM Terra Antiga White (Vinho Verde) | Portuguese White | Quintas de Melgaço |
| 8164 | 8163 | Italy | Made with Aglianico, this shows red-berry, wildflower and Mediterranean herb aromas. Fresh and straightforward, the palate gives juicy morello cherry and a light note of dark spice. Bright acidity gives it a clean, refreshing finish. | | 87 | 23 | Southern Italy | Basilicata | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Re Manfredi 2016 Rosato (Basilicata) | Rosato | Re Manfredi |
| 8165 | 8164 | Chile | Berry and plum aromas smell a bit burnt, sort of like a burning field. A healthy lively medium-bodied palate delivers smoky oaky roasted berry and plum flavors in front of a lightly spiced finish. | Reserva | 87 | 13 | Maipo Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Santa Rita 2015 Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Maipo Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Santa Rita |
| 8166 | 8165 | Chile | Herbal berry aromas are earthy and leafy. This is 50% Syrah, 30% Carmenère and the rest Petit Verdot and Cab Franc. In the mouth, this feels pulpy but dry. Leafy herbal plum and olive flavors finish firm but with continuous herbal flavors. | 1234 Reserva | 87 | 15 | Colchagua Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Siegel 2015 1234 Reserva Red (Colchagua Valley) | Red Blend | Siegel |
| 8167 | 8166 | US | With 5% Viognier, this is a dense and layered wine sourced from a cool, coastal site off the Sonoma Coast and from the warmer Alexander Valley. It offers a strong taste of grilled meat and baked plum, finishing on violet and black pepper notes. | | 87 | 24 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Spicerack 2015 Syrah (Sonoma County) | Syrah | Spicerack |
| 8168 | 8167 | Italy | Red berry, dried wild herb and yellow spring flower aromas mingle in the glass. The bright refreshing palate offers up juicy morello cherry and raspberry before closing on a tangy note. | Maddalena | 87 | 12 | Southern Italy | Basilicata | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Taverna 2016 Maddalena Rosato (Basilicata) | Rosato | Taverna |
| 8169 | 8168 | US | Vivid herb and mineral aromas and equally vibrant citrus and herb flavors give this wine a bright personality. It has enough body and near-sweetness to match all that energy and find balance. | | 87 | 12 | California | Clarksburg | Central Valley | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | The White Knight 2015 Viognier (Clarksburg) | Viognier | The White Knight |
| 8170 | 8169 | US | Merlot (32%), Sangiovese (31%) and Malbec (30%) make up the majority of this blend, with the balance Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Aromas of currant, plum and herb are followed by plump cherry flavors backed by lightly grainy tannins. It provides appeal and value. | River's | 87 | 15 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Three Rivers 2015 River's Red (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Red Blend | Three Rivers |
| 8171 | 8170 | Armenia | Medium straw in the glass, this wine has a nose of pineapple and white melon. Soft on the palate, it offers flavors of grapefruit, papaya and rose. Lingering brightness on the finish is bolstered by a hint of pear. | Estate Bottled | 87 | 14 | Armenia | | | Mike DeSimone | @worldwineguys | Van Ardi 2015 Estate Bottled Kangoun (Armenia) | Kangoun | Van Ardi |
| 8172 | 8171 | Portugal | In praise in the Loureiro grape, this dry wine has lively acidity while also having a ripe full texture of apples and pink grapefruit. The wine is crisp and intensely fruity. Drink now and until early 2018. | Maria Bonita | 87 | 12 | Vinho Verde | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Wines & Winemakers 2016 Maria Bonita Loureiro (Vinho Verde) | Loureiro | Wines & Winemakers |
| 8173 | 8172 | Australia | Medium to full in weight and opulent in texture, this is a buttery creamy wine that reflects its South Australian origin. Broad and rich, it's a throwback to a previous generation's style of Chardonnay. | A Thousand Words | 87 | 18 | South Australia | Barossa Valley | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Lambert 2014 A Thousand Words Chardonnay (Barossa Valley) | Chardonnay | Lambert |
| 8174 | 8173 | US | An earthy, leathery aromatic character carries over to the palate of this wine, joined by ripe plum flavors. The blend here is 53% Mourvèdre and 47% Syrah, feeling full-bodied, firmly tannic and ready for cassoulet. | Adrian | 87 | 28 | California | Sierra Foothills | Sierra Foothills | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Le Casque 2014 Adrian Red (Sierra Foothills) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Le Casque |
| 8175 | 8174 | Moldova | Straw-colored in the glass, this wine has aromas of white and yellow peach, with flavors of passion fruit and pineapple. It's amazing that it is more than 10 years old. The wine has good mouthfeel and is well balanced with a crisp, clean finish. Drink now or hold for a few years. | Golden Land Dry | 87 | 30 | Moldova | | | Jeff Jenssen | @worldwineguys | Lion-Gri 2006 Golden Land Dry Chardonnay (Moldova) | Chardonnay | Lion-Gri |
| 8176 | 8175 | Spain | This Tempranillo's oaky berry aromas are solid but standard. It shows moderate buttery oak and plum flavors, tasting mostly of creamy oak on a finish propped up by acidity. | Ea! | 87 | 21 | Central Spain | La Mancha | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Manuel Manzaneque Suárez 2014 Ea! Tempranillo (La Mancha) | Tempranillo | Manuel Manzaneque Suárez |
| 8177 | 8176 | Australia | Slightly smoky grilled-toast aromas lead into a plump medium-bodied wine filled with flavors of yellow plum, tangerine and lime. It's not particularly zesty or linear in a true cool-climate fashion, but steers clear of ripe tropical fruit, ending on a gentle note of citrus pith. Drink now. | Cool Climate | 87 | 16 | Australia Other | Australia | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | McWilliam's 2014 Cool Climate Chardonnay (Australia) | Chardonnay | McWilliam's |
| 8178 | 8177 | Bulgaria | Aromas of lemon-lime, jasmine and honeysuckle prepare the palate for crisp, clean flavors of lemon zest and lemon curd. | Le Photographe Rheinriesling | 87 | 22 | Thracian Valley | | | Jeff Jenssen | @worldwineguys | Minkov Brothers 2011 Le Photographe Rheinriesling Riesling (Thracian Valley) | Riesling | Minkov Brothers |
| 8179 | 8178 | Bulgaria | This ruby-colored wine offers aromas of black cherry and notes of green pepper and summer farmstand. It has flavors of black cherry, cherry cola and cassis, with soft tannins and a bright burst of acidity in the finish. | Le Photographe | 87 | 22 | Thracian Valley | | | Jeff Jenssen | @worldwineguys | Minkov Brothers 2014 Le Photographe Cabernet Franc (Thracian Valley) | Cabernet Franc | Minkov Brothers |
| 8180 | 8179 | US | Perfumed oak and funky earthiness permeate the nose and palate of this wine, with punchy cedar and bay notes. It lingers long on forest floor, pine and other woodsy components through its medium-bodied ripeness and structure. | | 87 | 44 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Mount Veeder 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder |
| 8181 | 8180 | US | This wine is 80% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre and 10% Grenache. It brings unusual aromas of sawdust, mushroom, Band Aid, dark fruit and spice. The palate is lush and full, showing warmth on the finish. | Old Scratch | 87 | 28 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Gorman 2014 Old Scratch G-S-M (Columbia Valley (WA)) | G-S-M | Gorman |
| 8182 | 8181 | US | Petit Verdot (38%) takes the lead on this blend, followed by Cabernet Sauvignon (26%), Merlot (12%), Cabernet Franc (12%) and Malbec. The aromas come off as leafy and green, with notes of dates, flowers and spice. The palate is quite light and elegant, not having the heft to stand on its own. The extraction seems dialed way back. | Estate | 87 | 45 | Washington | Red Mountain | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Hightower 2013 Estate Red (Red Mountain) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Hightower |
| 8183 | 8182 | US | This is a sharp-edged wine with green-tinged fruits—apples and pears not quite ripe. It pushes accents of herb and stem forward, and will probably drink best with food rather than on its own. | | 87 | 19 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | J. Scott Cellars 2016 Pinot Blanc (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Blanc | J. Scott Cellars |
| 8184 | 8183 | US | Aromas are light, with notes of matchstick, herb and cherry. The cherry and plum flavors are sweet and generous, providing easy-drinking appeal. | Limited Release Kentucky Derby | 87 | 12 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | 14 Hands 2014 Limited Release Kentucky Derby Red (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Red Blend | 14 Hands |
| 8185 | 8184 | Chile | Opens with a sublime bouquet of tobacco, perfume and baked cherry that conveys a sense of elegance. The palate is saturated and full, with integrated tannins and flavors of molasses, licorice and prime black fruits. This is probably a denser, slightly more ripe version of “M” than in past years, evidenced by the licorice, sweetness and coffee on the chewy finish. Drink now and over the next couple of years. | Alpha M | 92 | 95 | Santa Cruz | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Montes 2006 Alpha M Red (Santa Cruz) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Montes |
| 8186 | 8185 | Austria | You can feel the richness of this wine as it rolls opulently around the mouth. The Grüner spice character is dominant, giving intense concentration to go with the yellow fruits. Acidity is a balanced addition to the mix on this impressive wine. | Loibenberg Smaragd | 92 | 50 | Wachau | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Alzinger 2007 Loibenberg Smaragd Grüner Veltliner (Wachau) | Grüner Veltliner | Alzinger |
| 8187 | 8186 | Chile | Pretty deep and sweet-smelling, with aromas of marzipan and dense fruit that hint at raisin but don't fully go there. The mouthfeel is sensuous and smooth, yet lively enough to push the cassis, raspberry and plum flavors in the right direction. Tobacco, herb and dry fruit flavors work the finish, and overall this is one balanced, pleasing wine. Drink now through 2011. | Don Maximiano Founder's Reserva | 91 | 90 | Aconcagua Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Errazuriz 2006 Don Maximiano Founder's Reserva Red (Aconcagua Valley) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Errazuriz |
| 8188 | 8187 | Chile | The price on this high-end Chilean Shiraz keeps climbing, but on the plus side so does the quality. This is the best La Cumbre Errazuriz has made; it's sweet on the nose, with marzipan, earth, sautéed mushroom and big black-fruit aromas. The palate is round and rewarding, with huge blackberry and raspberry flavors. Deep, leathery, meaty and impressive. Drink now through 2011. | La Cumbre | 91 | 80 | Aconcagua Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Errazuriz 2006 La Cumbre Shiraz (Aconcagua Valley) | Shiraz | Errazuriz |
| 8189 | 8188 | France | Mont-Pérat is on slopes overlooking the Garonne river, offering great exposure. Maybe that's why this wine is so well balanced, its ripe fruits sliced open with acidity. The texture is smooth, given spice from judicious wood aging. This is a wine to drink this year. | | 91 | | Bordeaux | Bordeaux Blanc | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Mont-Pérat 2006 Bordeaux Blanc | Bordeaux-style White Blend | Château Mont-Pérat |
| 8190 | 8189 | France | A delicious, mature Champagne, probably Jacquart's best release. The initial youthful softness has been transformed into a rich, toasty, aromatic wine, with a ripe, but crisp finish. It is now in perfect condition. | Katarina Brut | 91 | | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Jacquart NV Katarina Brut (Champagne) | Champagne Blend | Jacquart |