| 32811 | 32810 | France | From a parcel of 25-year-old vines, this is a concentrated, firm wine that needs to age. It has good potential with its tight, steely character and smoky edge. The fruitiness comes from the organic and biodynamic grapes that give richness as well as a final fresh, crisp aftertaste. Drink from 2017. | Le Clos de Bannon | 90 | 30 | Loire Valley | Sancerre | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Fouassier 2014 Le Clos de Bannon (Sancerre) | Sauvignon Blanc | Domaine Fouassier |
| 32812 | 32811 | France | Produced from organic and biodynamic grapes, this wine is tangy and crisp, a perfect model for white Sancerre. With its bright apple and ripe pear flavors, it's bursting with fruit and lifted by acidity that has just the right intensity. Drink now. | | 90 | | Loire Valley | Sancerre | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Vacheron 2014 Sancerre | Sauvignon Blanc | Domaine Vacheron |
| 32813 | 32812 | US | Classic lychee and rose petal aromas perfume this ripe yet elegantly composed Gewürztraminer. Juicy and forward yet balanced and spry, it calibrates zesty tangerine acidity against a crystalline glaze of honey that lingers on the finish. | Reserve | 90 | 25 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Dr. Konstantin Frank 2014 Reserve Gewürztraminer (Finger Lakes) | Gewürztraminer | Dr. Konstantin Frank |
| 32814 | 32813 | Spain | Barrel-based aromas are up front, with acacia and buttered-toast notes lurking in the shadows. This blend of Viura, Malvasia and Garnacha Blanca is round and lifted, with resiny apple and apricot flavors. A spicy, woody finish fits the bill for this drink-now white Rioja. | Selección Familia | 87 | 17 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Fernández Gómez 2013 Selección Familia White (Rioja) | White Blend | Fernández Gómez |
| 32815 | 32814 | France | Named after the French soldier who served under George Washington, this is an attractive, upright wine. Acidity and fresh cherries come through strongly along with a dry layers of tannins. It's likely to age at least a few more months, so drink from 2016. | Domaine de Lafayette | 87 | | Beaujolais | Brouilly | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Georges Duboeuf 2014 Domaine de Lafayette (Brouilly) | Gamay | Georges Duboeuf |
| 32816 | 32815 | Italy | Aromas of white flowers, wild mountain herbs and a hint of white stone fruit come together on this crisp, racy sparkler. The vivacious palate delivers lemon zest, lime and pear alongside brisk acidity and vigorous bubbles. | Vigneto Diruppo Brut | 87 | 15 | Veneto | Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Andreola 2014 Vigneto Diruppo Brut (Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore) | Glera | Andreola |
| 32817 | 32816 | US | Copper-orange in color, this wine is made from 100% Syrah grapes, and tastes delightfully of raspberry and fresh plum. Juicy and refreshing, it has a leveled amount of acidity and yet a roundness to the palate that should work well with food, finishing crisp and clean. | Limited Release Syrah | 87 | 26 | California | Oak Knoll District | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Black Stallion 2014 Limited Release Syrah Rosé (Oak Knoll District) | Rosé | Black Stallion |
| 32818 | 32817 | Portugal | This wine is dry, with hints of wood aging and fresh, juicy berry fruit. Firm tannins are freshened by acidity on the midpalate, while the aftertaste brings a tough, tannic structure. | Late Bottled Vintage | 87 | | Port | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Cálem 2011 Late Bottled Vintage (Port) | Port | Cálem |
| 32791 | 32790 | US | Aromas of fresh dill and other green herbs leap up from the glass. The plum flavors are pure and persistent. It's a unique expression of the variety. | Seven Hills Vineyard | 90 | 46 | Washington | Walla Walla Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Merry Cellars 2013 Seven Hills Vineyard Malbec (Walla Walla Valley (WA)) | Malbec | Merry Cellars |
| 32792 | 32791 | US | Plummy chocolate stars in this densely textured yet nicely lean wine, which finds balance and power in the glass. Cherry, blueberry and cedar make appearances, before a finish kissed in tobacco. | Estate Grown | 90 | 42 | California | Oak Knoll District | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Monticello Vineyards 2012 Estate Grown Cabernet Franc (Oak Knoll District) | Cabernet Franc | Monticello Vineyards |
| 32793 | 32792 | US | This wine has hints of cedar and coriander, a luxurious, velvety and appropriately tannic texture, and flavors that are ripe and delicious. Its personality seems confident, well balanced and well behaved, but strong and focused. | Estate Grown, Produced and Bottled | 90 | 24 | California | Sierra Foothills | Sierra Foothills | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Naggiar 2013 Estate Grown, Produced and Bottled Malbec (Sierra Foothills) | Malbec | Naggiar |
| 32794 | 32793 | US | This vineyard-designated estate wine is restrained and elegant, allowing for a sparkle of raspberry and black cherry to speak. The oak is light and integrated, and the minerality well defined, with just the smallest traces of black licorice and pepper coming through on the finish. | Nance's Vineyard | 90 | 39 | California | Alexander Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Ousterhout 2012 Nance's Vineyard Zinfandel (Alexander Valley) | Zinfandel | Ousterhout |
| 32795 | 32794 | France | This is a finely perfumed wine, rich in both structure and ripe fruits. It is smoothly textured, a full-bodied wine that has dark cherry flavors as well as a balanced layer of acidity. The wine is still young, juicy and will develop further, so drink from 2017. | Terre de Maimbray | 90 | | Loire Valley | Sancerre | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Pascal & Nicolas Reverdy 2014 Terre de Maimbray (Sancerre) | Pinot Noir | Pascal & Nicolas Reverdy |
| 32796 | 32795 | Italy | Aromas of underbrush, charred earth, truffle, star anise and a hint of menthol come together in the glass. The ripe palate shows dried black cherry, blackberry jam, licorice and mocha alongside solid, assertive tannins. Drink 2019–2025. | Villa al Cortile Riserva | 90 | 60 | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Piccini 2010 Villa al Cortile Riserva (Brunello di Montalcino) | Sangiovese | Piccini |
| 32797 | 32796 | US | A blend of 60% Montepulciano and 40% Sangiovese, this is a grippy, leathery wine, the fruit sourced from two different sites in the appellation. Black leather, baked and dried plum, and cherry combine on the palate with breadth and length, finishing as if dusted in cocoa. | Montepulciano-Sangiovese | 90 | 38 | California | Dry Creek Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Quivira 2013 Montepulciano-Sangiovese Red (Dry Creek Valley) | Red Blend | Quivira |
| 32819 | 32818 | Italy | Aromas of tropical fruit and white spring flowers lead the nose on this racy sparkler. The palate offers kiwi, green apple and white peach accompanied by vibrant acidity and vigorous bubbles. | | 87 | | Veneto | Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Canevel 2014 Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore | Glera | Canevel |
| 32820 | 32819 | Italy | Aromas of citrus zest, white orchard fruit, pineapple and toast emerge on this vibrant blend of 80% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Nero. The bright palate offers ripe apple, lemon zest and a hint of bread crust alongside vigorous bubbles. | Gran Cuvée Brut | 87 | 40 | Lombardy | Franciacorta | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Castello Bonomi NV Gran Cuvée Brut Sparkling (Franciacorta) | Sparkling Blend | Castello Bonomi |
| 32798 | 32797 | US | Perfumed in rose and violet, with a sauvage scent of musk, this distinctive wine is soft and silky on the palate. It features a mix of red cherry and sage, with a full body and an expansive and lengthy finish. | Dutton Sanchietti | 90 | 30 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Row Eleven 2013 Dutton Sanchietti Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) | Pinot Noir | Row Eleven |
| 32799 | 32798 | Italy | Grilled herb, forest floor, scorched earth, cured meat and menthol aromas lead the way. The ripe palate offers juicy wild cherry, fleshy black raspberry, cinnamon, pipe tobacco and a confectionary note alongside firm, enveloping tannins. It's already accessible and will make fine near- to mid-term drinking. | | 90 | 60 | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Podere Scopetone 2011 Brunello di Montalcino | Sangiovese | Podere Scopetone |
| 32800 | 32799 | Italy | Engaging scents suggesting rose, iris, perfumed berry and Mediterranean herb meld together in the glass. The soft, bright palate offers red cherry, raspberry, a hint of tobacco and a coffee note alongside supple tannins. | | 90 | 70 | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Sesta di Sopra 2011 Brunello di Montalcino | Sangiovese | Sesta di Sopra |
| 32801 | 32800 | US | Always an eye-opening bottling, this blends 50% Sangiovese with 50% Syrah. This vintage shows cooked blackberries, baked plums, balsamic vinaigrette and black rocks on the nose. The palate is juicy and energetic, blending dark fruit with bright acidity, coffee and caramel flavors, with strong tannins for structure. | La Croce | 90 | 66 | California | Ballard Canyon | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Stolpman 2013 La Croce Sangiovese-Syrah (Ballard Canyon) | Sangiovese-Syrah | Stolpman |
| 32802 | 32801 | US | Berry, herb and baking spice aromas lead the nose. The palate brings fleshy plum, cherry and coffee flavors that linger on the finish. This wine provides great easy-drinking appeal. | | 90 | 28 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Tamarack Cellars 2013 Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Syrah | Tamarack Cellars |
| 32803 | 32802 | Italy | Forest floor, black plum, menthol and a whiff of exotic spice unfold on this elegantly structured wine. The precise palate offers mature black cherry, ground pepper, licorice and hint of chewing tobacco framed in firm, fine-grained tannins. Drink through 2019. | | 90 | 32 | Tuscany | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Cecchi 2011 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano | Red Blend | Cecchi |
| 32804 | 32803 | France | Gingery spice notes accent fresh pear and melon fruit in this medium- to full-bodied wine. It's round on the palate but not flabby, with a warm, spicy finish. Drink now. | | 90 | 60 | Rhône Valley | Châteauneuf-du-Pape | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Clos de L'Oratoire des Papes 2013 White (Châteauneuf-du-Pape) | Rhône-style White Blend | Clos de L'Oratoire des Papes |
| 32805 | 32804 | US | This is made from 92% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Pinot Noir, an interesting and fulfilling combination thats robust on the palate. Pinkish-orange in color, it's both tangy and weighty, finishing dry in orange zest. | Rose & Thistle | 90 | 35 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Adair Bachman 2014 Rose & Thistle Rosé (Napa Valley) | Rosé | Adair Bachman |
| 32806 | 32805 | US | Black-olive tapenade is the star of this show, along with fig, black currant and cedar. Bittersweet cocoa accents the powerful tannin and integrated oak, before finishing velvety smooth. | | 90 | 48 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Apriori 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Apriori |
| 32807 | 32806 | Italy | Coffee, toast, nut, forest floor and fleshy plum aromas waft out of the glass. The big, round palate offers dried black cherry, blackberry jam, licorice and chopped herb alongside ripe, loosely knit tannins. It's straightforward for a Brunello but it has a juicy, immediate appeal. Drink now through 2020. | | 90 | 66 | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Argiano 2011 Brunello di Montalcino | Sangiovese | Argiano |
| 32808 | 32807 | US | This is a spicy, earthy and medium-bodied selection, lengthy and concentrated in cardamom and forest pine. The fruit tends dark and brooding, with a brambly character balanced against the crispness of acidity. The spiciness persists through the finish. | Geza's Selection | 90 | 48 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Buena Vista 2013 Geza's Selection Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) | Pinot Noir | Buena Vista |
| 32809 | 32808 | Canada | Smooth and engaging, this offers classic varietal flavors in the context of a northern climate. Red licorice, coffee, tobacco, hemp and dried herbs are all in the mix, with some fruit leather and hints of violets. | | 90 | 38 | British Columbia | Okanagan Valley | | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Burrowing Owl 2013 Syrah (Okanagan Valley) | Syrah | Burrowing Owl |
| 32810 | 32809 | France | Produced from 25-year-old vines, this is a fresh as well as ripe wine, well balanced between herbal flavors and white and citrus fruitiness. It has a rounded texture that is juicy as well as full in the mouth. The wine is ready to drink. | | 90 | 20 | Loire Valley | Menetou-Salon | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Chavet 2014 Menetou-Salon | Sauvignon Blanc | Domaine Chavet |