| 32084 | 32083 | Italy | Here's a sleek Sangiovese that opens with scents of toasted oak, vanilla, blue flowers and mature plum. The round palate is already accessible, serving up sweet black cherry, black raspberry, licorice and mint framed in assertive but fine-grained tannins. | Palazzo Altesi | 89 | 40 | Tuscany | Toscana | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Altesino 2012 Palazzo Altesi Sangiovese (Toscana) | Sangiovese | Altesino |
| 32085 | 32084 | Spain | Potent black-plum and black-cherry aromas come with a ton of grainy, spicy oak. This is both fresh and bright as well as dark, brawny and roasted in character. Flavors of ripe blackberry and cherry share the stage with toasty, charred oak and spice flavors in front of an aggressive but tasty finish. | Veraton | 89 | 34 | Northern Spain | Campo de Borja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Alto Moncayo 2012 Veraton Garnacha (Campo de Borja) | Garnacha | Alto Moncayo |
| 32086 | 32085 | US | This is unusual for a reserve, in that it's lower in alcohol than the regular bottling, and more cases were produced. The light fruits and herbs—green apple and lemon verbena in particular—are highlighted with tarragon and citrus peel. The complexity compensates for the just-on-the-edge ripeness, and time in 20% new oak adds a buttery note to the finish. | Nicholas Estate Reserve | 89 | 33 | Oregon | Chehalem Mountains | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Anam Cara 2013 Nicholas Estate Reserve Chardonnay (Chehalem Mountains) | Chardonnay | Anam Cara |
| 32087 | 32086 | US | This is full bodied and forward, bringing a generous mouthful of apple, pear and pineapple fruit along with a streak of vanilla wafer. The flavors hit quickly and right up front, then suspend themselves through a lingering finish. | | 89 | 35 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Aubichon Cellars 2013 Chardonnay (Willamette Valley) | Chardonnay | Aubichon Cellars |
| 32088 | 32087 | Italy | A robust blend of 70% Sangiovese and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, this offers aromas of baked plum, mocha, menthol and oak-driven spice. The hearty palate initially opens with black fruit, chocolate, licorice and dried herb flavors but the heat of evident alcohol dominates the finish and the close. | Il Borgo | 89 | 57 | Tuscany | Toscana | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Cabreo 2011 Il Borgo Red (Toscana) | Red Blend | Cabreo |
| 32089 | 32088 | US | Juicy and soft in blackberry and black cherry, this wine is nicely resolved in terms of tannin and oak structure,. These provide weight on the back palate, with enough heightened acidity on the finish to stay on balance. Strawberry and dried herb close things out. | Lot 525 | 89 | 29 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Cameron Hughes 2012 Lot 525 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Cameron Hughes |
| 32090 | 32089 | Portugal | This is a jammy wine, soft and rich. It has juicy red berry fruits and a fully ripe character that's enhanced by spice. The tannins are already well integrated into the texture of the wine that is ready to drink. | Cabeça de Toiro Reserva | 89 | 15 | Tejo | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Caves Velhas 2012 Cabeça de Toiro Reserva Red (Tejo) | Portuguese Red | Caves Velhas |
| 32091 | 32090 | Portugal | To judge by the weight of the bottle, this is regarded as an important wine by the producer. The wine inside is attractive and fruity, ripe with berry fruits and considerable freshness. The tannins give the power for the bottle, dry and dense at this young stage. Drink from 2017. | Magna Carta Reserva | 89 | 17 | Alentejano | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Caves Velhas 2013 Magna Carta Reserva Red (Alentejano) | Portuguese Red | Caves Velhas |
| 32071 | 32070 | US | A great value from Wente, this is a layered, bright and intensely lemon-tinged Chardonnay, worth stocking up for simple dinners and get togethers where you know a lot of people will want to drink white. | Morning Fog | 88 | 15 | California | Livermore Valley | Central Coast | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Wente 2011 Morning Fog Chardonnay (Livermore Valley) | Chardonnay | Wente |
| 32092 | 32091 | Chile | A mix of tropical and citrus aromas is balanced by classic Leyda scents of bell pepper and jalapeño. This is crystal clear and zesty on the tongue, with cutting acidity. Lemon, tangerine and briny notes create a citrusy flavor profile, while the finish is juicy, crisp and cleansing. | Marques de Casa Concha | 89 | 22 | Leyda Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Concha y Toro 2014 Marques de Casa Concha Sauvignon Blanc (Leyda Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Concha y Toro |
| 32093 | 32092 | France | Made to celebrate their 30th vintage, the Cazottes have produced a ripe, full-bodied wine that is still smooth and rich. Raspberries and fresh acidity give fruitiness with a delicious juicy aftertaste. Drink this wine soon, from early 2016. | Le Monde on Parle | 89 | 18 | Southwest France | Gaillac | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine des Terrisses 2014 Le Monde on Parle Duras (Gaillac) | Duras | Domaine des Terrisses |
| 32094 | 32093 | France | Made from the oldest vines on the estate, this ripe and fruity wine is ready to drink. Its tannins are already integrated, leaving a smooth-textured wine that is accompanied by spice and red plum fruit flavors. | O Grand R | 89 | 13 | Southwest France | Fronton | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Roumagnac 2012 O Grand R Red (Fronton) | Red Blend | Domaine Roumagnac |
| 32095 | 32094 | Germany | Pressed apple and pears seem to be dusted in pollen and saffron on the nose of this savory, spicy Riesling. It's off dry and delicate in style, but concentrated in lip smacking tangerine and lime flavors. Dusty, earthy tones persist through the moderately long finish. | Wehlener Sonnenuhr Kabinett | 89 | 26 | Mosel | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Dr. Pauly Bergweiler 2013 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Kabinett Riesling (Mosel) | Riesling | Dr. Pauly Bergweiler |
| 32096 | 32095 | Chile | Blackberry, cassis, herb and spice aromas are complete and ripe. This Cabernet-led blend is focused and direct on the palate, with berry, cassis, chocolate and oaky flavors. A similar tasting finish, with additional chocolate and creamy oak is weighty and pleasing. | Fina Reserva Ensamblaje Cabernet Sauvignon-Malbec-Syrah | 89 | 19 | Colchagua Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Estampa 2013 Fina Reserva Ensamblaje Cabernet Sauvignon-Malbec-Syrah Red (Colchagua Valley) | Red Blend | Estampa |
| 32097 | 32096 | US | Sea salt and buttered popcorn hit the nose first on this wine by Felipe Hernandez, who rose through his storied career from a field hand to winemaker. Next comes a leaner sense of chalk and Key lime rind. The palate shows buttered apple richness alongside lime and lemon acidity throughout the sip, with a touch of baking soda and more salt on the finish. | | 89 | 28 | California | Santa Barbara County | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Feliz Noche 2012 Chardonnay (Santa Barbara County) | Chardonnay | Feliz Noche |
| 32098 | 32097 | US | Made from what Californians call the Pommard clone, this has a light, traditional garnet color. Fresh and lively fruit aromas resemble cranberries and red cherries, followed by tangy fruit and cinnamon flavors of medium intensity, supported by firm acidity and moderate tannins. | Charles Vineyard Clone O5 | 89 | 49 | California | Anderson Valley | | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Foursight 2012 Charles Vineyard Clone O5 Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley) | Pinot Noir | Foursight |
| 32099 | 32098 | Italy | Made from Sangiovese and Alicante, this doles out black cherry, plum, mint and menthol aromas that follow through to the medium-bodied palate along with a hint of clove. It's easy drinking and well balanced, with firm but fine-grained tannins. Drink through 2017. | Belguardo Serrata | 89 | 20 | Tuscany | Toscana | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Mazzei 2012 Belguardo Serrata Red (Toscana) | Red Blend | Mazzei |
| 32100 | 32099 | US | This has a light yellow color with a touch of green and a subtle smell of crisp green apples. Flavors that are richer than expected, like poached pears, butter and fig. The texture is rich, the body full and the ripe flavors linger on the finish. | Del Arroyo Vineyard | 89 | 25 | California | Livermore Valley | Central Coast | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Occasio 2013 Del Arroyo Vineyard Chardonnay (Livermore Valley) | Chardonnay | Occasio |
| 32072 | 32071 | Austria | A ripe and full-bodied wine. It offers rich creamed apple and peach flavors as well as a contrasting citrus element. Minerality adds texture to this still young wine that needs some bottle aging. Screwcap. | Wein Manufaktur Krems | 88 | 13 | Niederösterreich | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Winzer Krems 2012 Wein Manufaktur Krems Grüner Veltliner (Niederösterreich) | Grüner Veltliner | Winzer Krems |
| 32073 | 32072 | US | Lots of acidity gives the cherry and raspberry flavors a sour candy tartness that makes the mouth water. The mouthfeel is light and silky, as you want in a Pinot Noir. It's a fine wine to drink now, with a good decanting, but try cellaring it for 5–6 years to see what kinds of earthy, mushroomy complexities emerge. | Ritchie Vineyard Cinder Cone | 88 | 65 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | | | Woodenhead 2010 Ritchie Vineyard Cinder Cone Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) | Pinot Noir | Woodenhead |
| 32074 | 32073 | US | Made from Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine is dark reddish-pink and unusual in its unadulterated cassis flavor and suggestion of charcuterie. Intense and slightly smoky, it's an interesting example of how Cabernet can be tamed to a rosé. It would pair interestingly with a cold steak salad. | Sonatina Vineyard | 88 | 24 | California | Lake County | | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Xurus 2010 Sonatina Vineyard Rosé (Lake County) | Rosé | Xurus |
| 32075 | 32074 | Austria | There is just a hint of perfume on this orange peel and rosewater flavored wine. Crisp, clean and light, it dances across the palate with bright, easy steps. The edgy texture adds a touch of complexity. Screwcap. | Steirische Klassik | 88 | | Steiermark | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Neumeister 2011 Steirische Klassik Gelber Muskateller (Steiermark) | Gelber Muskateller | Neumeister |
| 32076 | 32075 | US | This rich Cabernet drinks beautifully now for its ripe, forward blackberry, cassis liqueur and oak flavors. It's smooth and dry, with classic Napa balance. Good as it is, it should develop in the bottle over the next decade. | | 88 | 50 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Peju 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Peju |
| 32077 | 32076 | Spain | The bouquet on this Priorat is raisiny, with tobacco and schisty aromas. The palate is one part jumpy and another part stewy and clumsy, with baked berry flavors that come with a tangy citric edge. The finish is long, with tobacco, stewed fruit and hard tannins. Drink now through 2015. | 7 | 88 | 35 | Catalonia | Priorat | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Pinord 2007 +7 Red (Priorat) | Red Blend | Pinord |
| 32078 | 32077 | US | Despite the grim reference to the hooded guy with the scythe, this is a lively Cabernet, that's rich and tasty in flavor. At nearly four years of age, it's ready to drink now, with soft tannins framing blackberry, mocha and oak flavors. | | 88 | 30 | California | Chalk Hill | Sonoma | | | Reaper 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Chalk Hill) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Reaper |
| 32079 | 32078 | Italy | Escol Riserva shows tight and astringent oak tannins that need another two or three years to soften. Bold wood notes of sweet vanilla and spice elevate this wine in terms of intensity and overall richness and come just shy of eclipsing the cherry fruit richness. | Escol Riserva | 88 | 38 | Central Italy | Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane | | | | San Lorenzo 2008 Escol Riserva (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane) | Montepulciano | San Lorenzo |
| 32080 | 32079 | US | Fresh as a daisy, with green grass, lemon, lime and peach flavors that taste like they were just picked under the summer sun. Juicy acidity gets the mouth watering. The alcohol is modest, giving the wine a light delicacy. | | 88 | 18 | California | Santa Barbara County | Central Coast | | | Alta Maria 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Santa Barbara County) | Sauvignon Blanc | Alta Maria |
| 32081 | 32080 | Chile | Blueberry and boysenberry aromas blend with graham cracker and cardamon scents to give off an exotic nose. In the mouth, this is hard, narrow and tannic, with a grating overall feel and earthy, baked, limited flavors of blackberry and toast. A long, tannic finish is choppy in feel and monotone in flavor. | Alwa Limited Edition | 88 | 35 | Cachapoal Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Anakena 2010 Alwa Limited Edition Cabernet Sauvignon (Cachapoal Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Anakena |
| 32082 | 32081 | US | Aged in both neutral oak and glass, despite a total production of 16 cases, this is the ultimate mini-micro boutique wine. Dusky cranberry and raspberry fruit shows a strong, underlying mineral/concrete note. Good length, and its tart youthful flavors suggest more time in bottle will improve it. | | 88 | 25 | Washington | Yakima Valley | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Animale 2010 Cabernet Franc (Yakima Valley) | Cabernet Franc | Animale |
| 32083 | 32082 | Spain | Look for the blue bottle and you'll get a solid Albariño. This is typically light and fresh, with aromas of stream water, wild flowers, fresh herbs and leesy stone fruits. Crisp and citric on the palate, with proper cut, this tastes of orange, peach, nectarine and lemon. Minerally, cleansing and steady on the finish. | Val do Salnés | 89 | 25 | Galicia | Rías Baixas | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Mar de Frades 2014 Val do Salnés Albariño (Rías Baixas) | Albariño | Mar de Frades |