| 32401 | 32400 | Portugal | Produced from the Dão's top white grapes, this wine is a beautiful combination of apricot-like fruitiness and taut texture. Full of crisp acidity and richer fruits, it will age well. Drink from 2018. | Casa de Mouraz Branco | 91 | 20 | Dão | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Antonio Lopes Ribeiro 2014 Casa de Mouraz Branco Encruzado (Dão) | Encruzado | Antonio Lopes Ribeiro |
| 32402 | 32401 | US | San Francisco-based winemaker Ed Kurtzman heads to this famed vineyard south of Salinas to create this restrained bottling from a region where power and richness usually reign. Flint, Meyer lemon, honeysuckle and grapefruit aromas show on the nose. The palate offers nectarine, white peach and Asian pear flavor, proving delicate but not shy. | Rosella's Vineyard | 91 | 38 | California | Santa Lucia Highlands | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | August West 2014 Rosella's Vineyard Chardonnay (Santa Lucia Highlands) | Chardonnay | August West |
| 32403 | 32402 | US | Measured acidity lifts the generous green apple, pear, key lime and nutmeg flavors in this well-crafted vineyard designate from the cooler outskirts of Napa Valley. Subtle oak and weight allow the fruit to speak, seasoned with coconut flake accents. | Maldonado Vineyard | 91 | 49 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | B Cellars 2014 Maldonado Vineyard Chardonnay (Napa Valley) | Chardonnay | B Cellars |
| 32404 | 32403 | US | This is a big, bold and leathery red, its full-bodied tannic profile accented by blackberry and coffee notes. Grippy in texture, it shows dense fruit ripeness and classic underpinnings of earthy spice. | | 91 | 85 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Black Cordon 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Black Cordon |
| 32405 | 32404 | Argentina | On first take, this smells a bit chunky and like stewed plum. The palate is firm and tannic, with roasted plum and berry flavors that are more savory than fruity. On the finish, a spicy beef-jerky flavor vies for attention with raw tannins. Drink through 2020. | Finca Adalgisa | 91 | 42 | Mendoza Province | Luján de Cuyo | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bodega Furlotti 2011 Finca Adalgisa Malbec (Luján de Cuyo) | Malbec | Bodega Furlotti |
| 32406 | 32405 | US | This wine is a blend of Grenache (44%), Mourvèdre (22%), Syrah (14%), Cinsault (13%) and Counoise. It delivers aromas of red fruit, celery stalk, white pepper and herb that lead to ripe full-bodied dark-fruit flavors that offer a lot of enjoyment. | Caislén an Papa Red Wine Blend Meek Vineyard | 91 | 45 | Washington | Washington | Washington Other | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Cairdeas 2014 Caislén an Papa Red Wine Blend Meek Vineyard Red (Washington) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Cairdeas |
| 32407 | 32406 | Italy | Enticing scents of apple, chamomile flower and peach float out of the glass and carry over to the smooth, concentrated palate along with lemon drop, mineral and a hint of vanilla. It's loaded with finesse while careful oak aging lends complexity. Drink through 2021. | Sanct Valentin Riserva | 91 | 38 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Cantina Produttori San Michele Appiano 2013 Sanct Valentin Riserva Pinot Bianco (Alto Adige) | Pinot Bianco | Cantina Produttori San Michele Appiano |
| 32408 | 32407 | US | This wine has a glorious floral nose highlighted in honey and wildflowers, revealing richer gingerbread and toasted oak undertones as it opens. Its creamy texture provides a sense of unctuousness, complemented by tart green apple and lemon on the finish. | Toyon Vineyard | 91 | 55 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Duckhorn 2013 Toyon Vineyard Chardonnay (Napa Valley) | Chardonnay | Duckhorn |
| 32409 | 32408 | US | This study of a low-yielding clone produced a compelling range of aromas and flavors. The nose leads with iodine, seaweed and coffee scents against a backdrop of tangy black fruit. The palate shows more nori, lavender, black pepper, asphalt and dried blackberry flavor, finishing on a lingering oaky note. | Clone 174 | 91 | 30 | California | Santa Ynez Valley | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Firestone 2013 Clone 174 Syrah (Santa Ynez Valley) | Syrah | Firestone |
| 32410 | 32409 | US | Big, bold and tannic, this layered and nicely ripe wine is an iron fist in a velvet glove. It smells like espresso and dark chocolate, tastes equally roasted and rich, but backs its darker flavors with blueberry and blackberry notes, finishing smooth. Best after 2019. | Estate Grown Reserve | 91 | 30 | California | Sierra Foothills | Sierra Foothills | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Ironstone 2013 Estate Grown Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Sierra Foothills) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Ironstone |
| 32411 | 32410 | France | This rich and generous wine has weight, concentrated yellow fruit and citrus flavors. Full bodied, its rounded texture is cut by a mineral element that brings the crisp acidity of the vintage. Developing well, it will be best from 2018. | | 91 | 82 | Burgundy | Puligny-Montrachet | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Jean-Luc and Paul Aegerter 2014 Puligny-Montrachet | Chardonnay | Jean-Luc and Paul Aegerter |
| 32412 | 32411 | US | This blends 64% Syrah with 26% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Merlot to good effect, offering tomato leaf, leather, dried herb and lavender aromas. Savory, meaty and medium bodied on the palate, it pairs well with heavier fare. | Howl Wulff Vineyards Custom | 91 | 65 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Lobo 2014 Howl Wulff Vineyards Custom Red (Napa Valley) | Red Blend | Lobo |
| 32413 | 32412 | US | Extremely ripe and approachable on the nose, this lush bottling shows lots of barrel-derived scents, from caramel, vanilla, and pound cake to brown sugar and maple. It's soft and luscious with caramel-laced dessert qualities on the palate, certain to make a strong impression, albeit it with noticeable sweetness. | | 91 | 45 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | MCV 2014 Syrah (Paso Robles) | Syrah | MCV |
| 32414 | 32413 | Portugal | Matured for 12 months in oak, this wine is full and ripe. It has juicy black currant fruits, plenty of firm tannins to balance and the typical minerality that comes from Douro schist. Drink this impressive wine now. | Quinta do Pégo Grande Reserva | 91 | 27 | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Rozes 2012 Quinta do Pégo Grande Reserva Red (Douro) | Portuguese Red | Rozes |
| 32415 | 32414 | Israel | Deep garnet in the glass, this wine delivers aromas of black cherry and chocolate. There is a good mix of fruit and savory flavors in a bed of chewy tannins, featuring blackberry, plum, white chocolate, tobacco and anise. Bright fruit and light spice carry into the lingering finish. | Legend | 91 | 30 | Judean Hills | | | Mike DeSimone | @worldwineguys | Shiloh Winery 2013 Legend Red (Judean Hills) | Red Blend | Shiloh Winery |
| 32416 | 32415 | US | Generous and flavorful, this is one of the best California AVA wines available. It's concentrated and tannic, with medium-full body, a hint of sweetness and layers of dark cherry and plum fruit. Baking spice nuances linger on the finish. Best after 2019. | | 91 | 16 | California | California | California Other | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Slow Press 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon (California) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Slow Press |
| 32417 | 32416 | US | Stonestreet consistently delivers complex, refreshing renditions of Sauvignon Blanc. Grassy on the nose, with an exotic tease of pea shoot, it seemingly vibrates on the palate with lemon, grapefruit and apricot flavors. | Estate | 91 | 35 | California | Alexander Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Stonestreet 2015 Estate Sauvignon Blanc (Alexander Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Stonestreet |
| 32418 | 32417 | Italy | Pipe tobacco, fruit cake and baking spice aromas come together on this vibrant red while the structured palate offers red cherry, cranberry, coffee bean and star anise. A zesty note of orange peel closes the firm finish while tightly wound fine-grained tannins provide the backbone. | Ugolforte | 91 | 60 | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Tenuta San Giorgio 2012 Ugolforte (Brunello di Montalcino) | Sangiovese | Tenuta San Giorgio |
| 32419 | 32418 | Portugal | This powerful and tannic wine impresses with its concentration, dark black fruit and dry core, proving it's made for long-term aging. A field blend of old vines, it shows both density and a minerality that comes from the vineyard's schist soil. Drink from 2019. | Quinta da Gaivosa | 91 | 55 | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Alves de Sousa 2011 Quinta da Gaivosa Red (Douro) | Portuguese Red | Alves de Sousa |
| 32420 | 32419 | Italy | Enticing scents of chamomile, white spring flower and white stone fruit mingle together in the glass. The creamy full-bodied palate doles out ripe honeydew melon, juicy yellow pear and nectarine zest while a ginger note adds depth. A far cry from the many bland Pinot Grigios that flood the market, this one is loaded with personality. | Anger | 91 | 24 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Cantina Produttori San Michele Appiano 2015 Anger Pinot Grigio (Alto Adige) | Pinot Grigio | Cantina Produttori San Michele Appiano |
| 32421 | 32420 | Israel | Dark violet-red in the glass, this wine's bouquet is marked by notes of black plum and cocoa powder. It is surprisingly bright in the mouth considering its fairly strong tannins, and the fruity flavor profile is dominated by red plum and black cherry with soft spice flourishes. Bright berry notes linger into the finish, matched by equally prominent tannins. | Kayoumi Vineyard | 91 | 35 | Galilee | | | Mike DeSimone | @worldwineguys | Carmel 2012 Kayoumi Vineyard Shiraz (Galilee) | Shiraz | Carmel |
| 32422 | 32421 | Portugal | Produced in the Baja region of southern Alentejo, this blend of Touriga Nacional, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah is structured and firm. It has robust tannins, rich spice from wood aging and a serious, firm structure. Drink from 2019. | Grande Reserva Tinto | 91 | 26 | Alentejano | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Casa Santa Vitória 2014 Grande Reserva Tinto Red (Alentejano) | Portuguese Red | Casa Santa Vitória |
| 32423 | 32422 | Italy | Aromas of baked plum, new leather and pipe tobacco emerge in the glass. The big muscular palate offers fleshy black cherry, prune steeped in spirits, licorice and vanilla alongside the heat of evident alcohol. Firm velvety tannins provide the framework. | Riserva | 91 | 75 | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Castelli Martinozzi 2010 Riserva (Brunello di Montalcino) | Sangiovese | Castelli Martinozzi |
| 32424 | 32423 | Switzerland | This wine has a bouquet of tart cherry with a whiff of petrol. Soft in the mouth, it has flavors of slightly tangy cherry cobbler, cinnamon and nutmeg, with a balanced, persistent finish. | | 89 | 160 | Switzerland | | | Jeff Jenssen | @worldwineguys | Gantenbein 2012 Pinot Noir (Switzerland) | Pinot Noir | Gantenbein |
| 32425 | 32424 | Italy | This full-bodied red opens with aromas of ripe plum, vanilla, toast and mocha. The chewy palate doles out ripe blackberry, juicy black cherry, licorice, baking spice and a confectionary note alongside velvety tannins. It's already accessible so enjoy soon. | Arbòre | 89 | 45 | Sicily & Sardinia | Cannonau di Sardegna | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Giuseppe Gabbas 2011 Arbòre (Cannonau di Sardegna) | Red Blend | Giuseppe Gabbas |
| 32426 | 32425 | US | High-toned citrus stars in this mineral-driven wine that harmonizes acidity and fruit. Lime and grapefruit lean into richer elements of vanilla and caramel on the finish, balancing each other out. | Estate Grown | 89 | 30 | California | Carneros | Napa-Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Gloria Ferrer 2013 Estate Grown Chardonnay (Carneros) | Chardonnay | Gloria Ferrer |
| 32427 | 32426 | Italy | This blend of 60% Carignano, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 10% Syrah opens with aromas of ripe black-skinned fruit and ground spice. The concentrated, one-dimensional palate doles out fleshy blackberry, black cherry and black pepper alongside velvety tannins. | Montessu | 89 | 31 | Sicily & Sardinia | Isola dei Nuraghi | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Agricola Punica 2013 Montessu Red (Isola dei Nuraghi) | Red Blend | Agricola Punica |
| 32428 | 32427 | Italy | The nose is initially closed but eventually reveals aromas of ripe berry, scorched earth and game. The palate is more expressive, showing fleshy black cherry, crushed raspberry and white pepper alongside tightly packed tannins that need to unwind. Drink 2018–2030. | Montersino | 89 | | Piedmont | Barbaresco | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Albino Rocca 2012 Montersino (Barbaresco) | Nebbiolo | Albino Rocca |
| 32429 | 32428 | Argentina | This shows patented bold blackberry aromas of Cabernet but also herbal, spicy, leafy notes as well. A crisp but thorough palate features pointy acidity, while herbal flavors of cassis, plum, spice, pepper and chocolate finish crisp and a bit sharp. Drink through 2022. | Altitud | 89 | 25 | Mendoza Province | Tupungato | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Andeluna 2012 Altitud Cabernet Sauvignon (Tupungato) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Andeluna |
| 32430 | 32429 | Italy | This opens up with an alluring fragrance of rose, violet, ripe berry and wild herb. The succulent palate delivers juicy raspberry, black cherry, licorice and black pepper alongside lithe tannins. Enjoy soon. | Perdera | 89 | 15 | Sicily & Sardinia | Monica di Sardegna | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Argiolas 2012 Perdera (Monica di Sardegna) | Red Blend | Argiolas |