| 33571 | 33570 | South Africa | This is a plush and fully fruited wine that's super easy to like, with attractive aromas and flavors of blackberry compote, raspberry sauce and ripe boysenberry that are all hit with seductive notes of sweet spice and vanilla bean. There's ample tannic structure at the core, framing the dense, decadent mouthfeel and lending some lingering grip to the close. | Beyond Ordinary | 88 | 15 | Coastal Region | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Spier 2016 Beyond Ordinary Red (Coastal Region) | Red Blend | Spier |
| 33572 | 33571 | US | Red cherry, white sage, iron and roasted game notes make for classic Central Coast Pinot Noir aromas in this appellation blend from winemaking veteran Stephen Dooley. It's light, fresh and easy to enjoy, with dried cherry and anise flavors and a grippy texture. | | 88 | 30 | California | Santa Lucia Highlands | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Stephen Ross 2015 Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands) | Pinot Noir | Stephen Ross |
| 33573 | 33572 | 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 |
| 33574 | 33573 | 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 |
| 33575 | 33574 | 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 |
| 33576 | 33575 | 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 |
| 33577 | 33576 | 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 |
| 33578 | 33577 | 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 |
| 33579 | 33578 | 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 |
| 33580 | 33579 | 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 |
| 33581 | 33580 | 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 |
| 33582 | 33581 | 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 |
| 33583 | 33582 | Italy | Here's a classic and fresh interpretation of Chianti Classico that is light and crisp without being too thin or sharp. In fact, ripe fruit tones of blueberry and cassis do a nice job of smoothing out the overall effect. | Riserva | 88 | 34 | Tuscany | Chianti Classico | | | | Querciavalle 2006 Riserva (Chianti Classico) | Sangiovese | Querciavalle |
| 33584 | 33583 | Italy | Here's a lovely Morellino di Scansano set apart by a drying, dusty tone that recalls brimstone or crushed granite stone. There's fruit here—mostly cherry and blackberry—but it plays a supporting role. | Ventaio | 88 | | Tuscany | Morellino di Scansano | | | | Terre di Fiori 2008 Ventaio (Morellino di Scansano) | Sangiovese | Terre di Fiori |
| 33585 | 33584 | Italy | Vintner Marco Bacci delivers a plush, ripe and mature expression of Morellino that really hits all the right marks. There's great fruit quality here and the aromas are bright, polished and clean. Warm, earthy tones pick up the rear. | Tempo | 88 | | Tuscany | Morellino di Scansano | | | | Terre di Talamo 2008 Tempo (Morellino di Scansano) | Sangiovese | Terre di Talamo |
| 33586 | 33585 | US | Exquisite scents of ripe red strawberries and raspberries accented by fresh herbs and bramble make Hermann J. Wiemer's Reserve another top pick for Finger Lakes Cabernet Franc. There's an intensity to the bright, red plums that flavor the palate, complemented by a pleasant astringency and vibrant acidity that keeps this wine impeccably fresh. | Reserve | 88 | 25 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Hermann J. Wiemer 2008 Reserve Cabernet Franc (Finger Lakes) | Cabernet Franc | Hermann J. Wiemer |
| 33587 | 33586 | Italy | Rich and smooth are two words that describe the character of this Chianti Rufina. It is also distinguished by bright berry notes of cherry, cinnamon, leather, cola and toasted almond. | Riserva | 88 | | Tuscany | Chianti Rufina | | | | Villa Travignoli 2006 Riserva (Chianti Rufina) | Sangiovese | Villa Travignoli |
| 33588 | 33587 | Israel | Fresh but concentrated all at once with rich aromas of honey-drizzled baked apple, apricot, orange oil and ripe lychee. The full but balanced mouth offers similar flavors along with a tang of apple cider crispness and a spiced honey finish. | Sha'al Single Vineyard Late Harvest Kosher - 375 ml | 88 | 24 | Galilee | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Carmel 2006 Sha'al Single Vineyard Late Harvest Kosher - 375 ml Gewürztraminer (Galilee) | Gewürztraminer | Carmel |
| 33589 | 33588 | Italy | The name Porpora refers to this wine's ruby red color and rich texture. Its aromas recall mature fruit, black cherry and chewy blackberry. From the hot 2005 vintage, Porpora Riserva is definitely on the ripe, jammy side. | Porpora Riserva | 88 | 20 | Tuscany | Chianti | | | | Fattoria di Casalbosco 2005 Porpora Riserva (Chianti) | Sangiovese | Fattoria di Casalbosco |
| 33590 | 33589 | Italy | Il 500 is a small-format dry red wine made with Sangiovese grapes from the Romagna area of central Italy. The wine shows a clean, bright quality of fruit with fresh aromas of cherry, blackberry and white almond. Pair it with pasta or cheese. | Il 500 | 88 | 11 | Central Italy | Sangiovese di Romagna | | | | Fattoria Zerbina 2009 Il 500 (Sangiovese di Romagna) | Sangiovese | Fattoria Zerbina |
| 33591 | 33590 | Israel | The nose is strong on this wine, with intense notes of kirsch, brandied raisins and fruit cake spice. Medium weight with fine-grain tannins and more sweet red fruit preserve flavors developing in the mouth. The finish oozes with a vanilla crème flavor. Rich and flavorful but definitely falls on the sweeter side. | Yarden Ortal Vineyard Kosher | 88 | 50 | Galilee | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Golan Heights Winery 2004 Yarden Ortal Vineyard Kosher Syrah (Galilee) | Syrah | Golan Heights Winery |
| 33592 | 33591 | New Zealand | Reasonably priced for the quality, Waimea's 2008 Barrel Selection Pinot Noir is surprisingly rich and layered for the vintage, with savory notes of mushrooms, coffee and roasted meat backed by ample black cherry and plum fruit. Drink now–2015. | Barrel Selection | 88 | 22 | Nelson | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Waimea 2008 Barrel Selection Pinot Noir (Nelson) | Pinot Noir | Waimea |
| 33593 | 33592 | Italy | Sangiovese Grosso (specifically the BBS11 clone identified by Biondi-Santi) is enhanced with 5% Cabernet Sauvignon to produce a thickly structured wine with aromas of smoked beef, mature cherry and moist earth. | Castello di Montepò | 88 | 29 | Tuscany | Morellino di Scansano | | | | Jacopo Biondi-Santi 2007 Castello di Montepò (Morellino di Scansano) | Sangiovese | Jacopo Biondi-Santi |
| 33594 | 33593 | Israel | Foliage and cocoa integrate with the dark cherry and plum aromas of this Merlot-dominant blend. Well structured and firm but not closed with medium, approachable tannins. Cigar box, spice and milk chocolate enliven the close. Drink now. | Merlot-Shiraz Kosher | 88 | 30 | Judean Hills | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Shiloh Winery 2006 Merlot-Shiraz Kosher Red (Judean Hills) | Red Blend | Shiloh Winery |
| 33595 | 33594 | Italy | Shows aromas of cherry, raspberry and blueberry and the wine presents a friendly, fruit-forward personality overall. This Riserva Morellino is equally intense and pleasurable in the mouth. | Riserva | 88 | 25 | Tuscany | Morellino di Scansano | | | | Suberli 2006 Riserva (Morellino di Scansano) | Sangiovese | Suberli |
| 33596 | 33595 | Italy | Linear, tonic and packed tight with tertiary aromas of dried berry, licorice, cola, tar and drying mineral, this Chianti Classico Riserva seems older than it is. It's very elegant now, but drink it sooner rather than later. | Riserva | 88 | 30 | Tuscany | Chianti Classico | | | | Tenuta Villa Trasqua 2006 Riserva (Chianti Classico) | Sangiovese | Tenuta Villa Trasqua |
| 33597 | 33596 | US | With flavors of grilled meat, sweetly charred bone, blackberries, black pepper and other zesty spices, this is a fine Syrah to enjoy with lamb or beef. It's very dry, with tannins that are strong, but refined. Drink now. | | 88 | 22 | California | Santa Ynez Valley | Central Coast | | | Buttonwood Farm 2008 Syrah (Santa Ynez Valley) | Syrah | Buttonwood Farm |
| 33598 | 33597 | Chile | A one-dimensional, pungent style of SB that's fresh, zesty and tangy in the mouth courtesy of zippy acidity and flavors of tangerine, grapefruit and passion fruit. Finishes more in the pink grapefruit zone, but with snap. Chiseled and linear, but definitely still kicking. | Lot 225 | 88 | 12 | Leyda Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Cameron Hughes 2009 Lot 225 Sauvignon Blanc (Leyda Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Cameron Hughes |
| 33599 | 33598 | Italy | Lamole is textbook Chianti Classico with bright freshness in the mouth paired with clean aromas of cherry, blueberry and sweet spice on the delicate bouquet. The wine's overall delivery is immediate, tight and zesty. | Lamole | 88 | | Tuscany | Chianti Classico | | | | Castelli del Grevepesa 2007 Lamole (Chianti Classico) | Sangiovese | Castelli del Grevepesa |
| 33600 | 33599 | US | Ripe, juicy blackberries burst from the nose and palate of this deliciously fruit-forward Cab Franc. Sweet, exotic violets, herbs and earthy bramble notes add complexity to the fruit, along with balanced oak and a cheery, sour cherry acidity. | Ingle Vineyard | 88 | 15 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Heron Hill 2007 Ingle Vineyard Cabernet Franc (Finger Lakes) | Cabernet Franc | Heron Hill |