| 35881 | 35880 | US | Lots of tangy acidity in this Chard, and tannins too. It has a grainy, stubborn mouthfeel. Shows plenty of pineapple, orange, apricot and lime flavors, with sweet oak essence, but cant quite overcome that resistant tug. Drink now. | Monument Tree Vineyard | 87 | 39 | California | Anderson Valley | | | | 32 Winds 2008 Monument Tree Vineyard Chardonnay (Anderson Valley) | Chardonnay | 32 Winds |
| 35882 | 35881 | Italy | Three popular grape varieties, Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, are blended to produce an easy, food-friendly wine with pretty berry tones and background renderings of exotic spice. | Rosso | 87 | 18 | Tuscany | Toscana | | | | Altesino 2008 Rosso Red (Toscana) | Red Blend | Altesino |
| 35883 | 35882 | US | Lusty, rich and tannic, this rustic-chic Zin trades elegance and subtlety for sheer dynamic power. Its wild blackberry, cola and mulberry flavors tread the fine line between dry and off-dry, exploding in the mouth, then finishing in a scour of astringency. | Tina's Block Maple Vineyards | 87 | 48 | California | Dry Creek Valley | Sonoma | | | Armida 2009 Tina's Block Maple Vineyards Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley) | Zinfandel | Armida |
| 35884 | 35883 | US | A fine, elegant Chardonnay for drinking now. It has rich, honeyed layers of buttercream, citrus and tropical fruits and spices, brightened with crisp acidity. | | 87 | 18 | California | Santa Barbara County | Central Coast | | | Babcock 2009 Chardonnay (Santa Barbara County) | Chardonnay | Babcock |
| 35885 | 35884 | US | A lighter style of Pinot Noir, but lovely for drinking now. It has flavors of tea, cola, strawberry jam and dusty spices, and is dry and silky. Fresh and easy, at a good price. | Rita's Earth | 87 | 22 | California | Sta. Rita Hills | Central Coast | | | Babcock 2009 Rita's Earth Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills) | Pinot Noir | Babcock |
| 35886 | 35885 | Spain | Light, fruity and clean smelling, with a touch of candy to the nose. The palate, especially for an $8 Garnacha rosé, is zesty and spunky, with cherry, plum and citrus flavors. Crisp and crackling through the finish. | | 87 | 8 | Northern Spain | Campo de Borja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Borsao 2010 Rosé (Campo de Borja) | Rosé | Borsao |
| 35887 | 35886 | US | Extremely ripe, oaky and decadent, but all that richness comes at the cost of a certain absence of subtlety. Few wines are this rich in blackberries, cherries, raspberries and milk chocolate, but it's all front loaded. Turns somewhat tired and hot in alcohol after a sip or two. | Estate | 87 | 85 | California | Chalk Hill | Sonoma | | | Chalk Hill 2008 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon-Carmenère (Chalk Hill) | Cabernet Sauvignon-Carmenère | Chalk Hill |
| 35888 | 35887 | US | There are some elegant floral highlights in the nose, leading into a fairly substantial mouthful of mixed citrus, apricot and peach fruit. Bigger than most Oregon Pinot Blancs, this has a round, fruity flavor with a hint of sweetness. | Estate | 87 | 12 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Château Bianca 2009 Estate Pinot Blanc (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Blanc | Château Bianca |
| 35889 | 35888 | US | With a little Petite Sirah and Carignane blended in for depth and complexity, this is a nice Zinfandel for everyday drinking. It's dry and full-bodied, and while the tannins are strong, they're perfect for busting up rich barbecue. Shows all the fruity spiciness you expect from a lusty Zin. | | 87 | 24 | California | Dry Creek Valley | Sonoma | | | Dashe Cellars 2009 Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley) | Zinfandel | Dashe Cellars |
| 35890 | 35889 | Austria | Tight, mineral wine, with apple and spice flavors. There is some weight as well as clean green fruits. There is an attractive fresh feel here, very drinkable now, best with food. Screwcap. | Bürsting Reserve | 87 | | Weinviertel | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Ebner-Ebenauer 2010 Bürsting Reserve Grüner Veltliner (Weinviertel) | Grüner Veltliner | Ebner-Ebenauer |
| 35891 | 35890 | US | Some wines fall outside the tasting box, and this is one of those. Intense, rich and distinctive—it's not your father's Chardonnay. Spontaneous fermentation (through native yeast) contributes to the texture and density. Concentrated fruit suggests nectarines, Meyer lemon and candied oranges just on the edge of being overripe. Drink now through 2018. | | 91 | 30 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Eisold-Smith 2014 Chardonnay (Willamette Valley) | Chardonnay | Eisold-Smith |
| 35892 | 35891 | Italy | Bread crust, citrus, chopped herb and orchard fruit aromas lift out of the glass. The vibrant palate offers lime, nectarine and toasted hazelnut alongside vibrant acidity. An elegant mousse carries through to the crisp, bone-dry finish. | Roncà Pas Dosé Metodo Classico | 91 | 42 | Veneto | Lessini Durello | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Fattori 2010 Roncà Pas Dosé Metodo Classico (Lessini Durello) | Durella | Fattori |
| 35893 | 35892 | US | This impressive wine is tangy in cherry, cranberry and evocative peels of orange zest that possess concentrated tannin and weight while maintaining a baseline of positive acidity. Lengthy and bold on the finish, it lingers in hits of spice. | Sun Chase Vineyard | 91 | 42 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Fogline Vineyards 2012 Sun Chase Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) | Pinot Noir | Fogline Vineyards |
| 35894 | 35893 | Italy | A blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Nero, this opens with aromas of red berry, baking spice and a pastry note. The bright palate shows strawberry, cherry, cinnamon and bread crust framed in a silky mousse. | Freccianera Brut Rosé | 91 | 43 | Lombardy | Franciacorta | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Fratelli Berlucchi 2012 Freccianera Brut Rosé Sparkling (Franciacorta) | Sparkling Blend | Fratelli Berlucchi |
| 35895 | 35894 | US | This white is barrel fermented and then aged further sur lie in a mix of French oak, stainless steel and concrete egg, with the goal of additional texture and complexity coming into play. It does, the wine intoxicating in floral apple blossom and honeysuckle, with a taste of crisp, refreshing lemon and grapefruit. Light bodied, it doesn't hold back on mouthfeel, offering richness without overripeness. | Samantha's | 91 | 30 | California | Alexander Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Lancaster 2014 Samantha's Sauvignon Blanc (Alexander Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Lancaster |
| 35896 | 35895 | US | This concentrated, full-bodied wine blends 80% Cabernet Sauvignon with 15% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc, all grown from the producer's Upper Bench blocks known for cobbly soils. Brick, tar and pencil shavings accent a considerable presence of tannin and toasty oak. It should show best from 2020 to 2022. | Reminiscence Estate Grown | 91 | 125 | California | Sonoma Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Lasseter 2012 Reminiscence Estate Grown Red (Sonoma Valley) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Lasseter |
| 35897 | 35896 | Italy | A blend of 70% Pinot Nero and 30% Chardonnay, this opens with aromas of toast, bread crust, ripe pear and a whiff of dried wild flower. The firm, elegant palate offers ripe Golden Delicious apple, tangerine zest, almond and a hint of ginger alongside a persistent perlage and fresh acidity. | Dosaggio Zero Metodo Classico Riserva | 91 | 67 | Northeastern Italy | Trento | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Maso Martis 2011 Dosaggio Zero Metodo Classico Riserva Sparkling (Trento) | Sparkling Blend | Maso Martis |
| 35898 | 35897 | US | This is an approachable, varietal wine, representative of the appellation in its dusty black cherry and vanilla. Succulently juicy on the palate, it offers more satisfyingly savory accents of leather and black pepper in a full-bodied, concentrated package. | The Maverick | 91 | 75 | California | Rutherford | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Mulvane Wine Co. 2013 The Maverick Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mulvane Wine Co. |
| 35899 | 35898 | US | This is a huge bear-hug of a wine, from the effusive dark-fruit aromas through the rich, layered texture and ripe fruit flavors that linger on the finish. It is full bodied, well oaked, spicy and complex, with a mouthcoating texture and long finish. | Reserve Estate Grown, Produced & Bottled | 91 | 37 | California | Sierra Foothills | Sierra Foothills | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Naggiar 2013 Reserve Estate Grown, Produced & Bottled Syrah (Sierra Foothills) | Syrah | Naggiar |
| 35900 | 35899 | US | Here is a powerful mix of tart berry and pungent herb, that punches through with authority. It picks up fresh blackberry fruit and a lick of licorice as it powers through to a polished and persistent finish. | Winemaker's Cuvée | 91 | 30 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Panther Creek 2014 Winemaker's Cuvée Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Noir | Panther Creek |
| 35901 | 35900 | US | From grapes grown at some of the Willamette Valley's highest elevations, this is a pungent mix of citrus oil, grapefruit, metal shavings and stone. The flavors persist along that path, crafting a sleek and distinctive wine that in many ways is the antithesis of the fleshy, jammy, fruit-forward style of many domestic Pinots. | Aegrina Vineyard | 91 | 65 | Oregon | McMinnville | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Penner-Ash 2014 Aegrina Vineyard Pinot Noir (McMinnville) | Pinot Noir | Penner-Ash |
| 35902 | 35901 | US | Fresh-pressed boysenberries and blueberries meet with lilacs, Vietnamese coffee and a touch of cedar on the ripe, showy nose of this blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah. The thick, coffee-laden palate is full of deep blueberry fruit, sure to be an attention-grabber yet serious enough with bitter espresso and sour-plum skins. | Highs & Lows | 91 | 70 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Pulchella 2014 Highs & Lows Grenache-Syrah (Paso Robles) | Grenache-Syrah | Pulchella |
| 35903 | 35902 | US | Fermented in 80% stainless steel and 20% barrel, this at first shows a touch of barrel reduction on the nose that dissipates into richly layered stone fruit and fresh lime. Lingering minerality provides freshness and perspective. | Hi Vista Vineyard | 91 | 19 | California | Carneros | Napa-Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Tin Barn 2015 Hi Vista Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc (Carneros) | Sauvignon Blanc | Tin Barn |
| 35904 | 35903 | Portugal | This Douro wine is a new venture for Lagoalva, which is based in Tejo near Lisbon. Fermented in open stone fermenters, the wine is rich, endowed with fine tannins that are integrated into the full-bodied black fruits. The finish has acidity, layers of wood and a smooth aftertaste. Drink now. | Fazedouro by Lagoalva | 91 | 20 | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta da Lagoalva de Cima 2012 Fazedouro by Lagoalva Red (Douro) | Portuguese Red | Quinta da Lagoalva de Cima |
| 35905 | 35904 | Portugal | Aged for a year in wood, this smooth, rich wine is structured and packed with ripe black-plum fruit. It is bold and generous with the fruits balanced by both acidity and dense tannins. The wine is just ready to drink although it will be better from 2017. | Evel Reserva | 91 | 35 | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Real Companhia Velha 2013 Evel Reserva Red (Douro) | Portuguese Red | Real Companhia Velha |
| 35906 | 35905 | Portugal | This is a rich complex wine from a great vintage Port year. It has much of the same intense fruit as the vintage wines but with the advantage of longer aging in barrel to allow the rich dark plum and spice to be more ready to drink. It is bottled to be drunk now although another six months into 2017 will make it even better. | Late Bottled Vintage | 91 | 20 | Port | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Royal Oporto 2011 Late Bottled Vintage (Port) | Port | Royal Oporto |
| 35907 | 35906 | US | Spicy, lemony acidity balances out a classic barrel imprint of oakiness and toast in this medium-bodied, concentrated wine. Silky-smooth on the palate, it rewards patience in the glass and will pair well with rich, creamy foods. | Damaris Reserve | 91 | 35 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Landmark 2014 Damaris Reserve Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast) | Chardonnay | Landmark |
| 35908 | 35907 | Austria | The nose signals crunchy, crisp red apple, which also follows through on the sprightly, wonderfully foamy and fresh palate of exquisitely small bubbles. This is light but full-fruited, brimming with all the crunch of Red Delicious and Braeburn apples supported by just a little shortbread richness from the yeast. There is concentration and poise, utter freshness and quite a bit of length. | Brut Rosé | 91 | 32 | Niederösterreich | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Loimer 2013 Brut Rosé Sparkling (Niederösterreich) | Sparkling Blend | Loimer |
| 35909 | 35908 | Austria | A lovely rich apple scent of Golden Pearmain pervades nose and palate of this fresh sparkler. The palate is fresh and light-bodied, yet characterized by an almost honeyed richness of apple notes and freshly baked apple crumble. The finish is wonderfully dry, full-fruited, fresh and long. | Extra Brut | 91 | 30 | Niederösterreich | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Loimer 2013 Extra Brut Sparkling (Niederösterreich) | Sparkling Blend | Loimer |
| 35910 | 35909 | US | Ripe, rich fruit flavors and a handsome streak of spicy oak make this full-bodied Rhône-style blend luscious and tempting. Great fruit concentration and a nicely viscous texture team up with soft tannins and an almost-sweet finish. | Le Grand-Pere Estate Grown | 91 | 46 | California | Sierra Foothills | Sierra Foothills | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Naggiar 2013 Le Grand-Pere Estate Grown Red (Sierra Foothills) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Naggiar |