| 34609 | 34608 | US | Pretty pink in color, this wine is inviting in aromatics, offering a depth of fresh strawberry and watermelon atop a substantial mouthfeel of body and weight. It finishes balanced and dry. | | 90 | 32 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Paraduxx 2016 Rosé (Napa Valley) | Rosé | Paraduxx |
| 34610 | 34609 | US | Medium in build and lengthy with layers of flavor, this vineyard-designate offers a wealth of rhubarb, pomegranate, cherry and black tea, the background built around strong notions of forest floor. | Frere Vineyard | 90 | 60 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Peter Paul Wines 2014 Frere Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) | Pinot Noir | Peter Paul Wines |
| 34611 | 34610 | Austria | Soft notes of green bell pepper, nettle and grass give this a fresh aspect. The slender palate then adds lemon, giving a focused zestiness, with glimpses of boxwood. The wine is citric, slender and very refreshing. | Ried Kittel | 90 | 16 | Niederösterreich | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Pratsch 2016 Ried Kittel Sauvignon Blanc (Niederösterreich) | Sauvignon Blanc | Pratsch |
| 34612 | 34611 | US | A 100% Syrah aged for 18 months in two-thirds new French oak, this wine offers damp truffle earth aromas around burly layers of cigar box and spicy, gamy blackberry and plum. Potent, with a long finish, it's worth aging through 2022. | Parmelee Hill Vineyards | 91 | 62 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Ram's Gate 2012 Parmelee Hill Vineyards Syrah (Sonoma Coast) | Syrah | Ram's Gate |
| 34613 | 34612 | US | The nose lures one in with very approachable aromas of black pepper, bacon fat, blackberry, anise and toasted chia seeds. The licorice quality powers the palate as well, further made delicious by black cherries, blueberries and game. The tannic grip is a bit firm right now, so wait until mid-2016. | | 91 | 34 | California | Santa Ynez Valley | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Refugio Ranch 2012 Petite Sirah (Santa Ynez Valley) | Petite Sirah | Refugio Ranch |
| 34614 | 34613 | US | This delivers the best of both worlds for this aromatic grape. Crispy cut-grass notes blossom into tropical pineapple guava and green papaya. A laser focus of lime on the palate subsequently opens toward green pears, freshly cut oregano and dill, and an apple skin-driven bitterness. | Tiradora | 91 | 24 | California | Santa Ynez Valley | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Refugio Ranch 2012 Tiradora Sauvignon Blanc (Santa Ynez Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Refugio Ranch |
| 34615 | 34614 | France | At perfect maturity, this rich and complex wine is ripe and full of the more tropical flavors of Sauvignon Blanc. Peach and pineapple are dominant, cut with acidity and tangy lemon zest. It's a full-bodied, concentrated wine that is ready to drink. | Domaine de la Perrière Mégalithe | 91 | 70 | Loire Valley | Sancerre | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Saget la Perrière 2011 Domaine de la Perrière Mégalithe (Sancerre) | Sauvignon Blanc | Saget la Perrière |
| 34616 | 34615 | US | Exuberantly juicy blackberry and blueberry intermingle in this midweight wine, undeterred by oak. Well-integrated, the tannins make a play on the finish, competing with dusty chocolate and mocha, a dustiness that takes on rocky minerality, recalling this wine's terroir. | Rockpile | 91 | 38 | California | Rockpile | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Seghesio 2012 Rockpile Zinfandel (Rockpile) | Zinfandel | Seghesio |
| 34617 | 34616 | US | This is the winery's reserve-level 100% Cab, given the utmost care and attention. It opens shyly in cedar and blackberry before offering a luscious palate of tangy leather, dry, firm tannins and a peppery finish. From grapes designated as their own Heritage Clone, UCD 30, it beautifully expresses the appellation and should cellar well through 2020. | Solo | 91 | 110 | California | Stags Leap District | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Silverado 2012 Solo Cabernet Sauvignon (Stags Leap District) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Silverado |
| 34618 | 34617 | US | Just two barrels were made, from the vineyard's 1972-era planting. This all-Pommard clone selection delivers extra nuances of leaf and bramble to a wine of medium density. The strawberry/cherry preserve fruit flavors are concentrated and rich, and the time in French oak has brought light flavors of caramel, chocolate and toasted hazelnuts into the finish. | Olson Estate Vineyard Old Vine Reserve | 91 | 125 | Oregon | Dundee Hills | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Torii Mor 2012 Olson Estate Vineyard Old Vine Reserve Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills) | Pinot Noir | Torii Mor |
| 34619 | 34618 | US | From a blending of two barrels—one new and one neutral—this is a snappy, sappy, tangy wine with ripe, forward red and purple fruits. These notes are framed with pretty barrel toast, and the tannins are firm, ripe and balanced. Drink now with pleasure or tuck it away until 2020. | Antiquum Vineyard | 91 | 48 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Trathen Hall 2012 Antiquum Vineyard Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Noir | Trathen Hall |
| 34620 | 34619 | US | Flavors of baked strawberry and raspberry provide a concentrated richness to this wine, accented by earthy, subtle baking spice. Layered in well-managed tannins, it offers substantial body without the weight, staying structured on the palate, before an intensity of oak and more spice bursts on the finish. | Stars | 91 | 48 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | VML 2012 Stars Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) | Pinot Noir | VML |
| 34591 | 34590 | US | Although it's 100% varietal and comes from one of the state's oldest Cabernet vineyards, this wine is somewhat blue-fruited for the variety, with notes of plum and mountain blueberry along with herb, graphite, espresso and spice. The palate shows more of the same, bringing a sense of restraint and polish along with lightly grainy tannins that need some time to stretch their legs. It doesn't scream Cabernet but it still brings plenty of appeal. Best after 2022. | Plus One Kiona Vineyard | 90 | 75 | Washington | Red Mountain | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Rasa 2014 Plus One Kiona Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Red Mountain) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rasa |
| 34592 | 34591 | Italy | You'll find aromas suggesting mature dark-skinned berry, violet, tobacco and an earthy whiff of game on this. The aromas carry over to the full-bodied palate, together with hints of dark spice and dried cherry. Chewy tannins provide support. | Trentaquattro | 90 | 50 | Piedmont | Barolo | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Rattalino 2013 Trentaquattro (Barolo) | Nebbiolo | Rattalino |
| 34593 | 34592 | US | Moderate in structure, full bodied and ripe, this wine is tightly wound in firm, strong tannin. Light flavors of cherry and orange integrate spiky accents of clove, tea and dried herb. | Lennox | 90 | 54 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Roger Roessler 2015 Lennox Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) | Pinot Noir | Roger Roessler |
| 34594 | 34593 | US | A blend of three vineyards, located between Corralitos and the Summit area, this bottling conveys rusty, earthy cranberries, cherries and Earl Grey tea on the nose. The earthy character also shows on the sip, where animal hide, sour cranberry, red plum, rose petal and pine-forest flavors converge. | | 90 | 39 | California | Santa Cruz Mountains | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Sante Arcangeli 2015 Pinot Noir (Santa Cruz Mountains) | Pinot Noir | Sante Arcangeli |
| 34595 | 34594 | Austria | Ripe red and luscious black cherry are the fruity protagonists here, dominating nose and palate with their dense, aromatic ripeness. The fruit shimmers both red and black, backed by densely woven but fine tannins and countered by freshness and verve. Juiciness and fruit prevail. | | 90 | 15 | Burgenland | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Sattler 2015 St. Laurent (Burgenland) | St. Laurent | Sattler |
| 34596 | 34595 | Austria | Red apple and grapefruit zest are softly evoked on the nose. That same juicy combination plays on the light-bodied, dry palate. A zesty texture adds interest and crunch. The finish is clean and very refreshing. | | 90 | 24 | Kamptal | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Steininger 2016 Riesling (Kamptal) | Riesling | Steininger |
| 34597 | 34596 | US | The aromas are bright, with notes of savory herb, orange peel, cranberry and spice. The flavors are higher in acidity, tart and puckering, with orange-peel flavors lingering on the finish. The tannins seem a little crunchy right now but should soften with some additional time in the bottle. It's a stylistically unique wine for the state. Put it on the dinner table to see it at its best. | StevensXY Reserve | 90 | 45 | Washington | Yakima Valley | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Stevens 2014 StevensXY Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Yakima Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stevens |
| 34598 | 34597 | US | Dark in color and meaty, this stainless-steel-fermented wine is made from Pinot Gris grapes from the Rocky Hill Vineyard and Pinot Noir grapes from Gold Rock Vineyard. Together, they offer a crisp interpretation of strawberry, watermelon and peach, finishing light and bright. | | 90 | 28 | California | Sonoma Mountain | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Stewart Cellars 2016 Rosé (Sonoma Mountain) | Rosé | Stewart Cellars |
| 34599 | 34598 | Austria | This still has a touch of flinty reduction. Clean and fresh, the palate does not yet show much fruit. This seems stony and tight, with occasional glimpses of spice. The wine needs some air to open up but presents taut, clean refreshment. | T 26 Federspiel | 90 | 20 | Wachau | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Tegernseerhof 2016 T 26 Federspiel Grüner Veltliner (Wachau) | Grüner Veltliner | Tegernseerhof |
| 34600 | 34599 | France | Vidal-Fleury ages its wines longer than most other Rhône firms, so don't be concerned that this is “a year behind” other Tavels on the market. It's the one rosé appellation that can handle a bit of bottle age, so this is at its peak. It shows typical Tavel weight and richness, but also savory, almost meaty or mushroomy elements, balanced by bright citrus notes. Drink now. | | 90 | 24 | Rhône Valley | Tavel | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Vidal-Fleury 2015 Tavel | Rosé | Vidal-Fleury |
| 34601 | 34600 | US | This unusual rosé is a blend of both white and red grapes fermented together in oak barrels, but there's a nary a hint of toast or vanilla to suggest time in oak. It's an exceptionally well-integrated wine with fine finessed berry and watermelon flavors along with delicate hints of spice and cherry blossom. Zesty acidity and a fresh saline finish lend to its refreshing appeal. | Grandioso | 90 | 30 | New York | Long Island | Long Island | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Wölffer 2016 Grandioso Rosé (Long Island) | Rosé | Wölffer |
| 34602 | 34601 | Spain | A nose with jammy red-fruit and scented-soap notes is milder than the raw, rugged palate this shows, but that's what 2013 was about in Ribera del Duero: tough wines. Plum, blackberry and savory oak flavors are raw on the finish, with a note of fine tobacco. Time can only help; drink through 2025. | Gran Tábula | 90 | | Northern Spain | Ribera del Duero | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bodegas y Viñedos Tábula 2013 Gran Tábula (Ribera del Duero) | Tempranillo | Bodegas y Viñedos Tábula |
| 34603 | 34602 | France | The blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah mixes notes of black cherries with hints of red raspberries to create a delicious tension. Dried spices and mocha add nuance, while the tannins are firm at first, fading to the texture of cocoa powder on the long finish. Drink now–2022. | Plan De Dieu | 90 | 16 | Rhône Valley | Côtes du Rhône Villages | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Domaine le Renard 2015 Plan De Dieu Red (Côtes du Rhône Villages) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Domaine le Renard |
| 34604 | 34603 | France | Solid, rich and ripe red raspberries and brambly berries are upfront on the nose of this attractive wine, with seductive tones of sweet oak and cured meat in the back. Medium in weight, with spicy, structured tannins and ample acidity, the oak is well-integrated into the plush fruit core. | | 90 | 20 | Languedoc-Roussillon | Saint-Chinian | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Gérard Bertrand 2014 Syrah-Mourvèdre (Saint-Chinian) | Syrah-Mourvèdre | Gérard Bertrand |
| 34605 | 34604 | US | This blends 84% Merlot, 11% Malbec and 5% Petit Verdot, the three varieties combining to full-bodied effect. Earthy in mushroom and cedar, its texture is leathery, with the palate dotted in tobacco and black pepper, the character savory and full of spice. | Barrel Select | 90 | 35 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Rutherford Hill 2013 Barrel Select Red (Napa Valley) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Rutherford Hill |
| 34606 | 34605 | Italy | Rose petal, underbrush, grilled herb and game aromas take shape in the glass along with a balsamic note. On the firm full-bodied palate, hints of baking spice accent ripe (almost overripe) morello cherry and raspberry. Close-grained tannins give it an assertive finish. It's already almost accessible. Drink 2021–2028. | Rocche di Castiglione | 90 | 58 | Piedmont | Barolo | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Monchiero 2013 Rocche di Castiglione (Barolo) | Nebbiolo | Monchiero |
| 34607 | 34606 | US | Made as an ice wine, this sweet treat smells nutty, honeyed and a touch earthy It tastes rich, like salted peanuts coated with toffee and apricot syrup. The texture is viscous, palate-clinging and persistent, holding unctuous flavors for a long finish. | Vin de Glace | 90 | 32 | California | Lake County | | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Mt. Konocti Winery 2015 Vin de Glace Muscat (Lake County) | Muscat | Mt. Konocti Winery |
| 34608 | 34607 | Spain | If you are of the school that says rosé from Provence is the world's gold standard, then give this excellent newcomer a try. Brief skin contact has created a light color and sense of elegance on the nose and palate. Flavors of cantaloupe and peach are lightly sweet but cut by ample acidity. Drink as soon as possible to capture this wine's fresh essence. | Flor de Muga | 90 | 31 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Muga 2016 Flor de Muga Rosé (Rioja) | Rosé | Muga |