| 31561 | 31560 | France | The wine is ripe with red-cherry and plum flavors and plenty of acidity to balance. It is a rounded wine, generous with fruitiness and with a touch of tannin at the end. This is a fine village wine from this attractive appellation. | | 90 | 45 | Burgundy | Savigny-lès-Beaune | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Louis Latour 2015 Savigny-lès-Beaune | Pinot Noir | Louis Latour |
| 31562 | 31561 | Italy | This enjoyable wine's fruity black-skinned berry, violet and baking spice aromas leap out of the glass. The full-bodied palate doles out mouthfuls of juicy black cherry and ripe blackberry flavors alongside polished tannins and fresh acidity. Thanks to succulent fruit and freshness, the alcohol is seamlessly integrated. | Valmorena | 90 | 20 | Piedmont | Barbera d'Asti | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 2016 Valmorena (Barbera d'Asti) | Barbera | Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta |
| 31563 | 31562 | Spain | Dark, heady berry aromas are intense and oaky, with a cured-meat note of beef jerky. A deep, layered palate is savory and meaty in flavors, with light herbal notes embedded into berry and plum fruit. A spicy, peppery, lightly charred finish is the final chapter. Drink through 2019. | Hacienda Zorita Natural Reserve Unamuno Vineyard | 90 | 30 | Northern Spain | Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Marqués de la Concordia 2014 Hacienda Zorita Natural Reserve Unamuno Vineyard Syrah (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León) | Syrah | Marqués de la Concordia |
| 31564 | 31563 | US | Crisp apple and grapefruit notes dominate the aromas and flavors of this medium-bodied wine, giving it a tangy mouthwatering aspect that suggests pairing with seafood, mild cheeses and the like. More fruit comes out with time in the glass, fading to delicious apricot on he finish. | The Whip | 90 | 24 | California | Livermore Valley | Central Coast | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Murrieta's Well 2015 The Whip White (Livermore Valley) | White Blend | Murrieta's Well |
| 31565 | 31564 | US | Supple and delicious, this medium-bodied wine is not a blockbuster but has wonderful berry and black-cherry flavors, fine balance and a touch of fine-grained tannin in the texture. Light cinnamon and cedar notes come out with time in the glass and add complexity. | | 90 | 22 | California | Anderson Valley | | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Navarro 2015 Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley) | Pinot Noir | Navarro |
| 31566 | 31565 | US | This wine's milk chocolate, herb, cherry, barrel spice and plum aromas lead to a plush, soft palate loaded with chocolate and plum flavors. It strikes a lovely balance. | Stillwater Creek Vineyard | 90 | 28 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Novelty Hill 2014 Stillwater Creek Vineyard Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Merlot | Novelty Hill |
| 31567 | 31566 | US | Light copper-pink in color, this vineyard-designate shows a wealth of peach and orange flavors that combine to refreshing effect. Lightly made in a bright accessible style, the wine offers a moderate body weight and texture that's pleasing on the palate. | Wildcat Mountain Vineyard Rosé of | 90 | 25 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Parmeson 2016 Wildcat Mountain Vineyard Rosé of Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) | Pinot Noir | Parmeson |
| 31568 | 31567 | Italy | This wine's assertive game, toast, leather, underbrush and balsamic aromas carry over to the tight, linear palate, along with cranberry, red cherry and white pepper notes. Close-grained tannins and racy acidity provide the framework. | Canova | 90 | 35 | Piedmont | Barbaresco | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Ressia 2014 Canova (Barbaresco) | Nebbiolo | Ressia |
| 31569 | 31568 | US | This blend of Merlot, Malbec, Petite Sirah and Cabernet Sauvignon is powerful and rich. Aromas of baked black currant, vanilla and brioche are inviting, as are the palate's black cherry and cola flavors. The tannins are a tad chunky, but a grilled steak will take care of them. | Proprietary | 90 | 25 | California | Central Coast | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Smith & Hook 2014 Proprietary Red (Central Coast) | Red Blend | Smith & Hook |
| 31570 | 31569 | US | While the nose takes some time to open, crisp lemon, green apple and pear on the palate are vital and fresh here. It's a zingy, brut-style sparkling wine made entirely from Chardonnay with bold, mouthfilling foam. Delicate caramel and sugar cookie tones embellish a long finish. | Blanc de Blancs | 90 | 44 | New York | North Fork of Long Island | Long Island | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Sparkling Pointe 2012 Blanc de Blancs Chardonnay (North Fork of Long Island) | Chardonnay | Sparkling Pointe |
| 31571 | 31570 | US | The grape variety's floral aspects come out in the aromas of this big but well-balanced wine. Full of roses and violets, the perfume is unusual and inviting, and the flavors follow, piling on dry but ripe tones of blueberry and black olive, riding a richly tannic texture that seems to coat all corners of the palate. | | 90 | 27 | California | Red Hills Lake County | | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Two Angels 2015 Petite Sirah (Red Hills Lake County) | Petite Sirah | Two Angels |
| 31572 | 31571 | France | Developed by winemaker Loic Bulliat, this wine comes from an estate owned by his family. It's structured, firm with tannins and juicy acidity. The wine needs aging to allow the tannins to integrate with the red-berry fruits. Drink from 2019. | Château des Roches | 90 | 18 | Beaujolais | Fleurie | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Vignobles Bulliat 2016 Château des Roches (Fleurie) | Gamay | Vignobles Bulliat |
| 31573 | 31572 | Chile | Plum and berry aromas show a touch of varietal green. In the mouth, this wine is a bit jammy as well as dense. Woody, herbal blackberry flavors are satisfying. It stays firm and balanced across a ripe finish that includes a touch of resiny oak. | Medalla Real Gran Reserva | 90 | 20 | Colchagua Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Santa Rita 2013 Medalla Real Gran Reserva Carmenère (Colchagua Valley) | Carmenère | Santa Rita |
| 31574 | 31573 | Italy | Ripe black-skinned fruit, dark spice, underbrush and roasted coffee aromas lead the nose of this wine, along with an earthy note of game. The rounded, chewy palate is loaded with black cherry, black raspberry, baking spice and truffle flavors set against fresh acidity and polished tannins. | Le Orme | 90 | 16 | Piedmont | Barbera d'Asti | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Michele Chiarlo 2015 Le Orme (Barbera d'Asti) | Barbera | Michele Chiarlo |
| 31575 | 31574 | US | Ripe, tropical mango and pineapple tones swirl from nose to palate in this plush, yet elegant Chardonnay. Creamy in texture and lavishly adorned with oak, vanilla and spice, it's a voluptuous wine, with a bold, slightly warming finish. | Castle Hill Vineyard Estate Bottled | 90 | 35 | New York | Hudson River Region | New York Other | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Millbrook 2015 Castle Hill Vineyard Estate Bottled Chardonnay (Hudson River Region) | Chardonnay | Millbrook |
| 31576 | 31575 | US | This is a real palate-pleaser. Forward, fresh flavors of cherry and plum are accented by light herb notes and finished with a frame of chocolate. It gains precision as it lengthens through the finish, showing medium weight and enough structure to continue to drink well through 2022. | Estate | 90 | 30 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Willamette Valley Vineyards 2013 Estate Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Noir | Willamette Valley Vineyards |
| 31577 | 31576 | US | Perhaps the lightest Pinot in the producer's lineup, and the most readily accessible, this is fresh and fruity. Highlighted in strawberry and cherry, it retains a tension of black tea and earth. Silky on the palate, it finishes as lightly as it started. | | 90 | 39 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Williams Selyem 2013 Pinot Noir (Sonoma County) | Pinot Noir | Williams Selyem |
| 31578 | 31577 | Portugal | Produced from oldest vines of the estate (Primeiras Vinhas), this is a rich and concentrated wine. Yellow fruits show strongly, giving ripe, intense flavors that are both refreshing and dense. It's full of fruit as well as delicious final acidity. Drink now. | Primeiras Vinhas | 90 | 22 | Vinho Verde | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta de Soalheiro 2013 Primeiras Vinhas Alvarinho (Vinho Verde) | Alvarinho | Quinta de Soalheiro |
| 31579 | 31578 | Argentina | Leathery, smoky dark-berry aromas take on a burnt, stalky character as this airs out. Tight and linear in feel, this avoids being fat and overweight as it delivers roasted, blackened plum, black cherry and herbal flavors. The finish tastes a bit stalky and salty, with a demanding oak character taking over. Drink through 2020. | Réserve | 90 | 25 | Mendoza Province | Tupungato | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Raffy 2012 Réserve Malbec (Tupungato) | Malbec | Raffy |
| 31580 | 31579 | US | Here is your Pinot if you prefer elegance over power. This delicate wine opens with a heady mix of rose petals, orange and lemon peel and raspberry fruit. The raspberry flavors linger gracefully, buoyed by citrusy acidity. The length is impressive. | Guadalupe | 90 | 40 | Oregon | Dundee Hills | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Soléna 2013 Guadalupe Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills) | Pinot Noir | Soléna |
| 31581 | 31580 | US | Concentrated cranberry and red currant aromas meet granite and dried herbs on the nose of this 100% Cabernet Franc. A round body of racy currant and blackberry meet a solid core of graphite, while finely-grained tannins give support. This is a well-balanced showing from winemaker Ben Parsons. | | 90 | 25 | Colorado | Grand Valley | | Alexander Peartree | | The Infinite Monkey Theorem 2013 Cabernet Franc (Grand Valley) | Cabernet Franc | The Infinite Monkey Theorem |
| 31582 | 31581 | Argentina | This opens with warm, earthy, horsey aromas that become cleaner with airing. A muscular palate with hard tannins and evident tartaric acidity creates edgy flavors that are matched by vanilla and darker-fruit notes of raspberry and plum. This is hard now, a bit disjointed and short in spots. Drink from 2016 through 2026 for best results. | Eolo | 90 | 79 | Mendoza Province | Luján de Cuyo | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Trivento 2012 Eolo Malbec (Luján de Cuyo) | Malbec | Trivento |
| 31583 | 31582 | US | Cooked cherries in vanilla butter, just-pressed espresso, chopped dill and a hint of tar decorate the nose of this 71% Syrah, 24% Malbec and 5% Petit Verdot blend from a unique vineyard atop the Cuesta Grade. Black licorice, dark blackberries, rustic elderberries and a cedar-y, asphalt-laden grip power the palate. | Renegade Margarita Vineyard | 90 | 24 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Ancient Peaks 2012 Renegade Margarita Vineyard Red (Paso Robles) | Red Blend | Ancient Peaks |
| 31584 | 31583 | Italy | Aromas of black currant, grilled sage, toasted oak and eucalyptus lead the way on this full-bodied blend of Bovale, Carignano and Cannonau. The brooding palate offers tar, blackberry, grilled sage and black olive alongside gripping, fine-grained tannins. | Korem | 90 | 40 | Sicily & Sardinia | Isola dei Nuraghi | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Argiolas 2012 Korem Red (Isola dei Nuraghi) | Red Blend | Argiolas |
| 31585 | 31584 | Italy | Vibrant and spicy, this savory red delivers aromas and flavors of ripe blackberry, black cherry, ground pepper and chopped Mediterranean herb. Firm, fine-grained tannins support the juicy flavors. An anise note backs up the finish. | Costera | 90 | 18 | Sicily & Sardinia | Cannonau di Sardegna | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Argiolas 2013 Costera (Cannonau di Sardegna) | Red Blend | Argiolas |
| 31586 | 31585 | Bulgaria | Garnet to the eye, this wine has a nose of black cherry, pomegranate, white chocolate and cigar box. Flavors of cherry and pipe tobacco with a hint of freshly zested orange wrapped in soft tannins remain on the palate through the final notes of chocolate-covered espresso bean. | | 90 | 14 | Thracian Valley | | | Jeff Jenssen | @worldwineguys | Bulgariana 2011 Pinot Noir (Thracian Valley) | Pinot Noir | Bulgariana |
| 31587 | 31586 | Italy | This has a classic Nebbiolo nose of new leather, rose petal, red berry, tilled earth and a whiff of aniseed. On the palate, toast, white pepper and a hint of oak-driven spice back up a core of sour cherry. It's still tightly wound and needs a few more years to come together. Drink 2018–2025. | Meruzzano Riserva | 90 | 22 | Piedmont | Barbaresco | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Cantina del Nebbiolo 2010 Meruzzano Riserva (Barbaresco) | Nebbiolo | Cantina del Nebbiolo |
| 31588 | 31587 | Australia | At only 6%, the Mataro is mostly window-dressing, but this blend of Grenache (52%) and Shiraz (42%) is still a tasty mouthful. Toast and cedar notes frame black cherry and plum fruit in this full-bodied, lushly textured wine. Drink now–2018. | Native Goose | 90 | 24 | South Australia | McLaren Vale | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Cape Barren 2013 Native Goose Red (McLaren Vale) | Red Blend | Cape Barren |
| 31589 | 31588 | Italy | The nose is rather closed but eventually reveals red berry, rose, cake spice and a whiff of leather. It's young but balanced, with bracing tannins and bright acidity that support the tart sour cherry, white pepper and sage flavors. It closes on a mocha note. Drink 2018–2027. | Rabajà | 90 | 50 | Piedmont | Barbaresco | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Castello di Verduno 2012 Rabajà (Barbaresco) | Nebbiolo | Castello di Verduno |
| 31590 | 31589 | US | Combining Cabernet with Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec and Petit Verdot, in that order percentage-wise, this is a well-made wine. Oaky and dusty with refined tannins, its fruit brightly centers around raspberry and red currant. | Anthology | 90 | 55 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Conn Creek 2012 Anthology Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Conn Creek |