| 32101 | 32100 | Italy | Blueberry, chocolate, mint and clove aromas lead the nose of this blend of 50% Syrah, 35% Cabernet Franc and 15% Petit Verdot. The palate offers dried black cherries, coffee, cinnamon, black pepper and cocoa. Fine-grained tannins provide the framework. | Oliviero Toscani | 89 | 28 | Tuscany | Toscana | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | OT 2009 Oliviero Toscani Red (Toscana) | Red Blend | OT |
| 32102 | 32101 | Italy | This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot opens with aromas of bluish-black fruit, toasted oak, espresso and licorice. The palate delivers blackberry extract, anise, clove and tobacco while dusty tannins provide support. | Carmione | 89 | 30 | Tuscany | Toscana | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Pratesi 2012 Carmione Red (Toscana) | Red Blend | Pratesi |
| 32103 | 32102 | US | One barrel was new French oak, the other neutral. The cranberry fruit here is subdued and tart, while the barrel aging brings in popcorn, walnuts and even a trace of butter brickle. Give this bottle until 2017–2017 to open up. | Reserve Rêve Estate | 89 | 45 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Provincial Vineyards 2012 Reserve Rêve Estate Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Noir | Provincial Vineyards |
| 32104 | 32103 | Portugal | A palate of exotic perfumes with layers of dark chocolate and dense tannins certainly give this wine great power. It is dark and brooding—almost too much in the intensity of its flavors and structure. It's going to remain a big beast as it ages. Drink from 2017. | | 89 | 45 | Duriense | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta da Romaneira 2012 Syrah (Duriense) | Syrah | Quinta da Romaneira |
| 32105 | 32104 | Italy | Aged in large casks, this Nebbiolo opens with classic varietal aromas of dried rose petal, underbrush, red berry and a balsamic note. The elegant palate delivers sour cherries, crushed raspberries, anise and a touch of baking spice alongside fine-grained tannins and bright acidity. | Sassella | 89 | 24 | Lombardy | Valtellina Superiore | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Rainoldi 2010 Sassella (Valtellina Superiore) | Nebbiolo | Rainoldi |
| 32106 | 32105 | US | Tightly focused, as is often true of single-vineyard bottlings, this matches spicy berry fruit to light barrel flavors of milk chocolate. It's smooth and accessible, but finishes a bit short. | Freedom Hill Vineyard | 89 | 36 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Silvan Ridge 2012 Freedom Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Noir | Silvan Ridge |
| 32107 | 32106 | Italy | Crushed plum, espresso, tobacco and cedar aromas unfold in the glass. A blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Alicante, the straightforward palate offers blackberries, red currants, clove and licorice alongside fine-grained tannins. | Le Redini | 89 | 25 | Tuscany | Toscana | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Tenuta degli Dei 2012 Le Redini Red (Toscana) | Red Blend | Tenuta degli Dei |
| 32108 | 32107 | Italy | Dense and concentrated, this blend of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Cabernet Franc and 8% Petit Verdot initially has a subdued nose that eventually reveals prune, alcohol, tobacco and leather aromas. The syrupy palate doles out blackberry extract, fig, sweet spice and soaring alcohol alongside velvety tannins. While some may like the sheer power, the dominant alcohol stunts any complexity, giving it a monolithic quality. | | 89 | 240 | Tuscany | Toscana | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Tenuta di Trinoro 2012 Red (Toscana) | Red Blend | Tenuta di Trinoro |
| 32109 | 32108 | France | This widely available wine delivers aromas of cherries, leather and Provençal herbs upfront, followed by a silky texture on the palate and hints of cocoa. Drink it over the next few years. | Belleruche | 89 | 15 | Rhône Valley | Côtes du Rhône | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | M. Chapoutier 2013 Belleruche Grenache-Syrah (Côtes du Rhône) | Grenache-Syrah | M. Chapoutier |
| 32110 | 32109 | Spain | Rosy cherry and plum aromas turn more rubbery and raisiny as this airs out. Solid, lifted and deep on the palate, this varietal Garnacha deals lightly herbal, floral flavors of plum and cherry cough drop, while the finish is oaky, resiny, raw, scouring and tough. Nothing about this is subtle or elegant, but it is dynamic. Drink through 2020. | Hisenda Miret Microcuvée Garnatxa | 89 | 50 | Catalonia | Penedès | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Parés Baltà 2011 Hisenda Miret Microcuvée Garnatxa Garnacha (Penedès) | Garnacha | Parés Baltà |
| 32111 | 32110 | Chile | Right from the beginning, this Cabernet Sauvignon-led blend oozes old-school Chilean calling cards: The nose is full of eucalyptus and herbal berry aromas along with tobacco and spicy berry scents. A tannic, heavy palate is hard and grinding, while baked flavors of black fruits come with a reprise of herbaceous character. Drink through 2022. | Memorias | 89 | 35 | Maipo Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Viña el Principal 2011 Memorias Red (Maipo Valley) | Red Blend | Viña el Principal |
| 32112 | 32111 | US | One-third of the wine went through whole-cluster fermentation, giving an edge to a fresh herb and moist earth component. A streak of iron and a touch of licorice surrounds firm cherry fruit. It's a solid effort that fades a bit quickly. | La Cantera Vineyard Reserve | 89 | 40 | Oregon | Chehalem Mountains | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Walnut City WineWorks 2012 La Cantera Vineyard Reserve Pinot Noir (Chehalem Mountains) | Pinot Noir | Walnut City WineWorks |
| 32113 | 32112 | Italy | Aromas of orange peel, ripe stone fruit and a leesy whiff of yeast lead the nose. Refermented in the bottle, the semisparkling palate offers yellow apple, citrus and a drop of acacia honey alongside bright acidity. It finishes dry and crisp. | Sul Lievito | 88 | 18 | Veneto | | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Adami 2016 Sul Lievito Glera | Glera | Adami |
| 32114 | 32113 | Italy | Honeycomb, spring flower and citrus-zest aromas guide the nose while the bright polished palate offers sweet white peach, soft apple and candied lemon drop. A creamy perlage provides the soft easy-drinking texture. | Extra Dry | 88 | 18 | Veneto | Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Althéa NV Extra Dry (Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore) | Glera | Althéa |
| 32115 | 32114 | Italy | Aromas of white peach, banana, yellow apple and candied lemon peel carry over to the creamy, rather sweet palate along with a confectionery note. Fresh acidity lifts the rich flavors while a hint of almond gives it a slightly bitter finish. | Arzanà Dry | 88 | 29 | Veneto | Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Astoria NV Arzanà Dry (Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze) | Glera | Astoria |
| 32116 | 32115 | France | Based in the Côte de Sézanne, this producer has created a Pinot Noir-dominated blend. Its white stone-fruit aromas and soft texture point to a wine that is generous with its fruitiness, citrus and pear flavors leading the way. The wine is soft with a relatively high dosage. It is ready to drink. | Carte Blanche Brut | 88 | 37 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Bernard Remy NV Carte Blanche Brut (Champagne) | Champagne Blend | Bernard Remy |
| 32117 | 32116 | New Zealand | A plush, fairly flashy style, this wine starts with ripe, bright red fruit, licorice, raspberry leaf and some savory undertones. The palate bumps the style up a notch, with powerful tannins and plenty of acidity. Perhaps the more intriguing element to this Pinot is the finish: Tart cranberry and floral tones are long and lingering. | Manu | 88 | 20 | Marlborough | | | | | Bird 2015 Manu Pinot Noir (Marlborough) | Pinot Noir | Bird |
| 32118 | 32117 | Spain | Lively but standard amontillado aromas of maple, honey and nuts are a touch fiery. Matching the nose, this is choppy and pulling on the palate. Salty, nutty, intensely dry flavors finish with hard-driving acidity that creates never-ending length. | Micaela Amontillado | 88 | 16 | Andalucia | Jerez | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bodegas Barón NV Micaela Amontillado Sherry (Jerez) | Sherry | Bodegas Barón |
| 32119 | 32118 | Italy | Delicate aromas of ripe orchard fruit and bread dough carry over to the dry but lightly effervescent palate along with Anjou pear and citrus. Crisp acidity gives it a clean finish. | Gaiante | 88 | 24 | Veneto | | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Borgoluce NV Gaiante Glera | Glera | Borgoluce |
| 32120 | 32119 | Italy | Fragrant and refreshing, this opens with heady scents of white spring flower, white stone fruit and a whiff of crushed herb. The bright palate doles out ripe yellow apple, acacia and a hint of almond alongside fresh acidity. | Ius Naturae Organic Brut | 88 | 22 | Veneto | Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Bortomiol 2016 Ius Naturae Organic Brut (Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore) | Glera | Bortomiol |
| 32121 | 32120 | US | Aromas of garden herbs, cherry and bittersweet chocolate lead to medium-bodied fruit and barrel flavors. The tannins are quite firm and need some time (hopefully) to soften. The oak seems to get out front. | Reserve | 88 | 22 | Washington | Horse Heaven Hills | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Canoe Ridge 2014 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Horse Heaven Hills) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Canoe Ridge |
| 32122 | 32121 | France | Bottles of this brand bear the double-headed eagle of Russia, a reminder it is named after the wife of the Russian imperial monarch. This nonvintage cuvée is in the house style, crisp, tangy and with a fine combination of citrus and green-plum freshness. Drink now. | Tsarine Cuvée Premium Brut | 88 | 45 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Chanoine NV Tsarine Cuvée Premium Brut (Champagne) | Champagne Blend | Chanoine |
| 32123 | 32122 | US | A streak of coffee runs dramatically down a tight, snappy core of citrus and berry fruit. Flavors are lightly dusted with pepper, remaining bright and precise through the finish. | Dopp Creek Estate | 88 | 50 | Oregon | Chehalem Mountains | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Colene Clemens 2014 Dopp Creek Estate Pinot Noir (Chehalem Mountains) | Pinot Noir | Colene Clemens |
| 32124 | 32123 | France | Certainly on the dry side, this wine is also full of ripe fruit giving it a rich character. Creamed apples and attractive acidity are given a fine zesty textured edge. It comes from a producer in the Aube region in the south of Champagne. | Extra Brut | 88 | 45 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Cordeuil NV Extra Brut (Champagne) | Champagne Blend | Cordeuil |
| 32125 | 32124 | Argentina | What herbal berry aromas this wine has evaporate fast, replaced by oaky clove and other spice notes. Iron tight and tannic, the wine draws on the cheeks. Spiced-up plum flavors set up a rugged finish with hard tannins and spicy berry residuals. Serve with beef or BBQ; it needs it. | Reserva | 88 | 19 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Ruca Malen 2015 Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Ruca Malen |
| 32126 | 32125 | US | Sanguine and earthy, with understated ripeness, this affordable wine shows red currant, cranberry and smoky char highlights. Smooth and round , it's a simple, unfussy rendition of the variety. | | 88 | 40 | California | Oakville | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Seven Rings 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Seven Rings |
| 32127 | 32126 | US | A fennel note is prominent on the nose of this silky smooth and voluptuous white. Caramel-topped apple pie richness gives it an appealing personality, brightened by a lemon rind note on the finish. | | 88 | 20 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Smoke Tree 2015 Chardonnay (Sonoma County) | Chardonnay | Smoke Tree |
| 32128 | 32127 | France | This is one of a pair of premium off-dry Champagnes that are distinctive and bold. There is a tannic edge to this wine as well as plenty of red fruitiness and acidity. Because it is only just off dry, it will make a great pairing with savory spicy dishes. | Nocturne City Lights Rosé Demi-Sec | 88 | 97 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Taittinger NV Nocturne City Lights Rosé Demi-Sec (Champagne) | Champagne Blend | Taittinger |
| 32129 | 32128 | France | A lively mousse gives this wine an immediately ebullient character. Add to that the soft raspberry flavors, and the wine is a real charmer. Fruity and ripe, it is balanced with just the right acidity to support the fine fruitiness. Drink now. | Prestige Rosé Brut | 88 | 36 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Taittinger NV Prestige Rosé Brut (Champagne) | Champagne Blend | Taittinger |
| 32130 | 32129 | US | There's a tiny bit of effervescence in this twist-top bottling, which shows light cola, red cherry and pencil shaving notes on the nose. The entry to the palate is soft, bringing tart cranberry and thyme flavors, with a light vanilla note on the finish. | Kali Hart | 88 | 26 | California | Monterey | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Talbott 2015 Kali Hart Pinot Noir (Monterey) | Pinot Noir | Talbott |