| 35731 | 35730 | France | Now mature, this ripe wine has a creamy texture that is cut with the steely acidity of Chablis. Yellow fruits and a bright aftertaste keep this wine in the fruity stage. The aftertaste, though, has a more leafy character that shows its maturity. Drink now. | Montmains Premier Cru | 91 | 40 | Burgundy | Chablis | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Philippe Goulley 2010 Montmains Premier Cru (Chablis) | Chardonnay | Domaine Philippe Goulley |
| 35732 | 35731 | France | As its name suggests, this vineyard is above the Marconnets, one of Beaune's top vineyards. Beautifully perfumed, it is ripe with orange zest, apples and a streak of delicious citrus acidity. It has a light touch, fruity, with hints of wood and minerality. | Clos du Dessus des Marconnets | 91 | 75 | Burgundy | Beaune | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Pierre Labet 2013 Clos du Dessus des Marconnets (Beaune) | Chardonnay | Domaine Pierre Labet |
| 35733 | 35732 | Germany | Delicate notes of waxy lemon peel and apple waft from this light-footed spätlese. Its honeyed sweetness penetrates to the core, accenting flavors of pressed apple and pear. The finish is zesty and spry, leaving only a hint of black-tea tannins. | Bernkasteler Badstube Spätlese | 91 | 26 | Mosel | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Dr. Pauly Bergweiler 2015 Bernkasteler Badstube Spätlese Riesling (Mosel) | Riesling | Dr. Pauly Bergweiler |
| 35734 | 35733 | US | From a warm site on the valley floor, this wine is soft and velvety, approachable and sophisticated. An additional 8% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot provide complexity and further softness, the wine buoyant in juicy blueberry, currant and fig. | Monitor Ledge Vineyard | 91 | 95 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Duckhorn 2012 Monitor Ledge Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Duckhorn |
| 35735 | 35734 | Portugal | This powerful, ripe wine is a delicious testament to the structured qualities of the Alicante Bouschet. It is rich and dense, with juicy blackberry flavors and dark tannins. With the wood aging smoothing out the wrinkles, the wine is impressive. Drink from 2017. | Premium | 91 | 28 | Tejo | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Fiuza 2014 Premium Alicante Bouschet (Tejo) | Alicante Bouschet | Fiuza |
| 35736 | 35735 | US | Made from fruit grown across the valley, including Chiles Valley and Calistoga, this wine also includes 14% Petite Sirah and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon. It is above all savory and relatively restrained, elegant in red fruit, soft mellow tannin and balanced acidity, with a lingering taste of wild blueberry. | | 91 | 37 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Frank Family 2013 Zinfandel (Napa Valley) | Zinfandel | Frank Family |
| 35737 | 35736 | US | This is the producer's proprietary Merlot-driven blend, the variety comprising 60% of the whole, with 30% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Like its other blends, it spent 21 months in French oak, 75% of it new. Sanguine in currant and plum, its thick structure holds richer notes of chocolate and coconut. Drink now through 2023. | Illustration | 91 | 135 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Blackbird Vineyards 2013 Illustration Red (Napa Valley) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Blackbird Vineyards |
| 35738 | 35737 | Italy | Alluring aromas of dark berry, baking spice and a balsamic note lift out of the glass. The ripe palate offers fleshy black cherry, crushed raspberry, cinnamon and tobacco alongside firm acidity and velvety tannins. A licorice note closes the lively finish. Drink 2020–2028. | Coste di Rose Riserva | 91 | 90 | Piedmont | Barolo | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Bric Cenciurio 2010 Coste di Rose Riserva (Barolo) | Nebbiolo | Bric Cenciurio |
| 35739 | 35738 | US | Estate grown and fermented with native yeasts, the Select cuvée is the entry level offering from Brick House. In this hot vintage the picking, sorting and fermentation have been carefully managed to produce a balanced and textural wine. The fruit shines through with apple, cranberry and cherry, underscored by a refreshing minerality. The acids have a subtle citrus/orange peel flavor. | Select | 91 | 35 | Oregon | Ribbon Ridge | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Brick House 2014 Select Pinot Noir (Ribbon Ridge) | Pinot Noir | Brick House |
| 35740 | 35739 | Italy | Oak, roasted coffee bean and star anise aromas lead the nose. On the palate, notes of fennel, licorice, mocha and espresso lend depth to a core of dried cherry while firmly delineated tannins provide the framework. Drink after 2020. | | 91 | 50 | Piedmont | Barolo | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Cascina Bongiovanni 2012 Barolo | Nebbiolo | Cascina Bongiovanni |
| 35741 | 35740 | US | Flat-out delicious, this brings compelling fruit flavors of melon, papaya and pineapple, coupled with juicy, mouth-cleansing acidity. The depth and complexity are phenomenal for an Oregon Pinot Gris produced in large quantities. | | 91 | 13 | Oregon | Oregon | Oregon Other | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Acrobat 2015 Pinot Gris (Oregon) | Pinot Gris | Acrobat |
| 35742 | 35741 | Argentina | Natural and oak-based spice aromas accent tarry black cherry, blackberry and gritty, toasty scents. Full and chewy on the palate, this tastes oaky, with fully toasted blackberry flavors. A spicy, resiny, oak-heavy finish is right for this wine. Drink through 2019. | Finca Los Galos | 91 | 35 | Mendoza Province | La Consulta | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Altocedro 2013 Finca Los Galos Petit Verdot (La Consulta) | Petit Verdot | Altocedro |
| 35743 | 35742 | Italy | Fresh aromas of just-picked roses, fragrant blue flowers, fresh berries and a menthol note lead the way. The juicy palate presents red cherries, cake spices cinnamon and sweet pipe tobacco. Bright acidity and firm tannins provide balance. | | 91 | 38 | Piedmont | Barolo | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Fratelli Seghesio 2012 Barolo | Nebbiolo | Fratelli Seghesio |
| 35744 | 35743 | Australia | This wine was inadvertently tasted against a bunch of Barossa giants, so I may have underestimated it. It still held its own, delivering subtle notes of plum, cinnamon and clove, plus hints of olive and mocha. It's medium in body, with some herbal notes, yet finishes dusty and mouthwatering. Drink now–2028. | Graveyard Vineyard | 91 | 125 | New South Wales | Hunter Valley | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Brokenwood 2013 Graveyard Vineyard Shiraz (Hunter Valley) | Shiraz | Brokenwood |
| 35745 | 35744 | US | This lush wine, green/gold in hue, offers mouth-coating flavors with richness and style. Apple, pear and papaya fruit holds down the center, with elements of toasted hazelnuts and butter pecan from aging in 20% new French oak. The creamy, smooth finish is delightful. | Capriccio | 91 | 29 | Oregon | Southern Oregon | Southern Oregon | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | DanCin 2015 Capriccio Chardonnay (Southern Oregon) | Chardonnay | DanCin |
| 35746 | 35745 | France | This perfumed wine offers good balance between citrus and warmer fruits. Peach and apple come together easily with the lemon flavors. The wine has a bright, tight mineral edge and is ready to drink. | Domaine Chataigneraie-Laborier Sur la Roche | 91 | 40 | Burgundy | Pouilly-Fuissé | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Gilles Morat 2014 Domaine Chataigneraie-Laborier Sur la Roche (Pouilly-Fuissé) | Chardonnay | Domaine Gilles Morat |
| 35747 | 35746 | Argentina | There's plenty to like in this Tupungato Malbec, but since it was made from young vines, it's limited in depth, with angularity to the palate. Flavors of spicy plum and berry come with substantial oaky support, while the finish is lively, bouncy and holding onto its acidity. This may not improve but it's definitely not fading; drink through 2024. | Alluvia Parcel | 91 | 100 | Mendoza Province | Tupungato | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Doña Paula 2010 Alluvia Parcel Malbec (Tupungato) | Malbec | Doña Paula |
| 35748 | 35747 | US | A depth of earth and sassafras make for sultry companions in this vineyard designate, marked by heady aromas of roses. Soft and subtle on the palate, with a lightness and elegance, it lingers in pomegranate, raspberry and black tea. | Gap's Crown Vineyard | 91 | 65 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Expression 38 2013 Gap's Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) | Pinot Noir | Expression 38 |
| 35749 | 35748 | US | Quite distinct from the winery's regular Pinot Gris, this is oak fermented and barrel aged on the lees for 16 months. The hock bottle suggests an Alsatian model, the extended barrel time softening the sharp acidity. There's a light suggestion of wood flavor, not toast but neutral wood, and the fruit is damped down. However, with extra aeration this wine springs to life, with complex highlights of wood, herb and stone. | Reserve | 91 | 35 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Aubichon Cellars 2014 Reserve Pinot Gris (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Gris | Aubichon Cellars |
| 35750 | 35749 | Italy | A great value wine, this fruity Syrah opens with bright blueberry, cherry and plum woven between subtle nuances of leather, spice and smoked bacon. | Sallier de la Tour | 86 | 11 | Sicily & Sardinia | Sicilia | | | | Tasca d'Almerita 2009 Sallier de la Tour Syrah (Sicilia) | Syrah | Tasca d'Almerita |
| 35751 | 35750 | Australia | A bit developed already, with a round mouthfeel and some honey character accented by citrus and gingery-peppery spice. Pleasant to drink now, but seems to lack the vivacity for extended aging. | Art Series | 86 | 22 | Western Australia | Margaret River | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Leeuwin Estate 2010 Art Series Riesling (Margaret River) | Riesling | Leeuwin Estate |
| 35752 | 35751 | US | This is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Zinfandel, Merlot and Malbec. The grapes are entirely from Sonoma County. It's a tannic, lusty and ultimately satisfying wine, with jammy berry and spice flavors. | Point Break | 86 | 24 | California | North Coast | North Coast | | | Longboard 2010 Point Break Red (North Coast) | Red Blend | Longboard |
| 35753 | 35752 | France | A weighty wine that has black fruits, solid tannins and richness. It has a dense layer of spice and fruit that has acidity as well as juiciness. Worth aging for 6–12 months. | Hiver Gourmand | 86 | | Beaujolais | Morgon | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Vignerons de Bel Air 2010 Hiver Gourmand (Morgon) | Gamay | Vignerons de Bel Air |
| 35754 | 35753 | France | A rich wine, with some weight, black cherry flavors and an edge of tannin. This is sufficiently structured to age, but the fresh fruit is all ready to appeal now. | Nouveau | 86 | | Beaujolais | Beaujolais-Villages | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Vignerons de Bel Air 2011 Nouveau (Beaujolais-Villages) | Gamay | Vignerons de Bel Air |
| 35755 | 35754 | US | While richly concentrated, with a plump, sunny, yellow peach and sweet lemon character, Wagner's Select Riesling boasts darker tones of bitter tea and a slightly herbal aroma that runs from start to finish. It's elegant and restrained on the finish, with puckery lemon and lime pith notes. | Select | 86 | 13 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Wagner 2009 Select Riesling (Finger Lakes) | Riesling | Wagner |
| 35756 | 35755 | US | For the price, this is a good value in California Chardonnay. It shows ripe flavors of citrus and tropic fruits, with a creamy, oaky mouthfeel that finishes with a clean scour of acidity. | | 86 | 15 | California | Central Coast | Central Coast | | | Wilson Daniels 2010 Chardonnay (Central Coast) | Chardonnay | Wilson Daniels |
| 35757 | 35756 | US | A good but average red wine for drinking now. Shows ripe berry, cherry, currant, licorice and spice flavors, with edgy tannins that are a little scoury. Drink up. | Estate | 86 | 49 | California | Diamond Mountain District | Napa | | | A.S. Kiken 2009 Estate Red (Diamond Mountain District) | Red Blend | A.S. Kiken |
| 35758 | 35757 | Italy | You don't see much Sauvignon Blanc in Sicily (the variety is usually associated with cooler climates) but when you do, they resemble Sinestesìa. There are ripe fruit and peach aromas with yellow rose, honey and jasmine. | Sinestesìa | 86 | | Sicily & Sardinia | Sicilia | | | | Abbazia Santa Anastasia 2009 Sinestesìa Sauvignon Blanc (Sicilia) | Sauvignon Blanc | Abbazia Santa Anastasia |
| 35759 | 35758 | US | Beautifully feminine, with a delicate cherry-blossom perfume, this off-dry rosé sparkler blends juicy cherry and strawberry flavors, with a hint of earthy, mushroom goodness. Medium sized bubbles are brisk and tonic on the finish. | Gabrielle Rosé Sparkling Wine | 86 | 10 | New York | New York | New York Other | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Ambition NV Gabrielle Rosé Sparkling Wine Sparkling (New York) | Sparkling Blend | Ambition |
| 35760 | 35759 | US | A blend of just over one-third Riesling, Atwater's Riewürz boasts a steely precision that cuts through all of Gewürztraminer's ebullient floral and juicy fruit characteristics. Semidry on the palate, with deliciously concentrated pomelo flavors, it finishes on a zesty, candied orange-peel note. | Riewürz | 86 | 16 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Atwater 2009 Riewürz White (Finger Lakes) | White Blend | Atwater |