| 37081 | 37080 | Italy | This super Tuscan blend of Syrah and Merlot opens with lush berry notes and clean aromas of cherry, blackberry and soft Christmas spice. The wine tastes rich, satisfying and would make a great match to lamb chops with roasted garlic potatoes. | D'Unico | 88 | 31 | Tuscany | Toscana | | | | Leopoldo I di Toscana 2006 D'Unico Red (Toscana) | Red Blend | Leopoldo I di Toscana |
| 37082 | 37081 | US | Benton-Lane makes quite a lot of Pinot Gris, stainless-steel fermented and whole cluster pressed, yielding a soft, fragrant, fruity wine with plenty of fresh pear flavor. It flattens out broadly across the palate, full-bodied and lightly spicy. Just a bit more focus would really elevate this wine to the top ranks. | | 88 | 17 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Benton-Lane 2009 Pinot Gris (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Gris | Benton-Lane |
| 37083 | 37082 | South Africa | Crisp and lively, this starts with soft scents of pink peony and thyme that add depth and interest to the citrus, pear and tropical fruit core. Medium acidity lifts the palate and carries through to the mouthwatering finish. Drink now. | Beyond | 87 | 12 | Constantia | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Buitenverwachting 2016 Beyond Sauvignon Blanc (Constantia) | Sauvignon Blanc | Buitenverwachting |
| 37084 | 37083 | France | This is a juicy fruity wine with tannins that are already subdued by the acidity and fruit. There is a dry core just set to support the black-currant fruit. With a bright crisp aftertaste, the wine will mature quickly. Drink from 2017. | | 87 | 20 | Southwest France | Cahors | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château du Caillau 2014 Malbec (Cahors) | Malbec | Château du Caillau |
| 37085 | 37084 | US | This is a solid Chardonnay for a great price. It has full body and an oaky, buttery personality that will make few enemies. It's richly textured, with an almost-sweet quality to its fruit. | | 87 | 10 | California | California | California Other | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Dark Horse 2014 Chardonnay (California) | Chardonnay | Dark Horse |
| 37086 | 37085 | South Africa | White and pink floral tones of clover and sweet pea waft from the glass on first nosing, with supporting tones of white pear, melon rind and green apple. Gooseberry and pineapple flavors unfold on the palate, framed by ample acidity that results in a short yet clean finish. | | 87 | 12 | Western Cape | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | David Frost 2016 Sauvignon Blanc (Western Cape) | Sauvignon Blanc | David Frost |
| 37087 | 37086 | Italy | Made entirely with Refosco, this robust red has a shy nose that eventually reveals prune and a whiff of ground green pepper. The dense palate offers mature plum, vanilla and a hint of cocoa alongside the heat of evident alcohol and evolved tannins. Drink soon. | Kreda | 87 | 50 | Veneto | Veneto | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | De Stefani 2014 Kreda Refosco (Veneto) | Refosco | De Stefani |
| 37089 | 37088 | Portugal | Ripe, balanced and attractive, this red boasts fine tannins that lend subtle structure to the black plum fruit. Dense with fruitiness and acidity, it's rich enough to savor with meat. Drink now. | Faisão | 87 | 8 | Dão | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta da Beira 2014 Faisão Red (Dão) | Portuguese Red | Quinta da Beira |
| 37088 | 37087 | Argentina | Chewing gum, dry wood and generic berry aromas precede an honest palate with modest tannins. Slightly herbal black-fruit flavors are peppery but nonspecific. A steady but chunky finish is the final act. | Cameleon Made With Organically Grown Grapes | 87 | 15 | Mendoza Province | Tupungato | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Domaine Bousquet 2016 Cameleon Made With Organically Grown Grapes Malbec (Tupungato) | Malbec | Domaine Bousquet |
| 37090 | 37089 | Portugal | This chalky-textured wine has bright, citrusy acidity to contrast its warmer tropical fruit character. Balanced and fruity, it will be ready to drink from late 2017. | Vinho Branco | 87 | 15 | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta Dona Matilde 2015 Vinho Branco White (Douro) | Portuguese White | Quinta Dona Matilde |
| 37091 | 37090 | US | Fresh grapey, berry-like aromas and rich, ripe flavors make this medium-bodied wine easy to drink. It's smoothly textured and almost sweet, with generous fruit elements filling out the palate and persisting through the finish. | BBQ | 87 | 15 | California | California | California Other | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Renwood 2014 BBQ Zinfandel (California) | Zinfandel | Renwood |
| 37092 | 37091 | US | Aromas of flowers, green herb, pear and peach lead to silky sleek stone-fruit flavors. There's some interesting things going on but the fruit doesn't quite seem to have fully ripened. | GPS Jones Vineyard | 87 | 30 | Washington | Wahluke Slope | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Seven Falls 2015 GPS Jones Vineyard Viognier (Wahluke Slope) | Viognier | Seven Falls |
| 37093 | 37092 | US | Dusty mineral and candied orange rind lend a savory tone to pressed apple and pear in this surprisingly big-bodied off-dry Riesling. Soft tangerine acidity and a yielding red-apple fruit profile lends a broad warmth to the finish. | Estate Bottled | 87 | 16 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Sheldrake Point 2015 Estate Bottled Riesling (Finger Lakes) | Riesling | Sheldrake Point |
| 37094 | 37093 | Germany | Plump, juicy yellow cherry and plum aromas on the nose contrast the taut, steely nature of this off-dry Riesling. Zesty lime and lemon acidity makes it refreshingly brisk and easy-drinking. | Piesporter Michelsberg Kabinett | 87 | 10 | Mosel | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | St. Christopher 2015 Piesporter Michelsberg Kabinett Riesling (Mosel) | Riesling | St. Christopher |
| 37095 | 37094 | Argentina | Briary berry aromas come with hints of leather and animal. This feels dense, jammy and a bit gummy, while flavors of blueberry, chocolate and baked black plum finish chewy and a touch sticky. | T | 87 | 15 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Tapiz 2016 T Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Tapiz |
| 37096 | 37095 | US | Sharp acidity and intense oak meet in this deeply concentrated, tropically-influenced white. Peach, apple pie, and faint pineapple flavors all figure in. | Cresta Ridge Vineyard Estate | 87 | 40 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Thomas George 2014 Cresta Ridge Vineyard Estate Chardonnay (Russian River Valley) | Chardonnay | Thomas George |
| 37097 | 37096 | US | The nose on this off-dry Riesling is quite closed still but time and aeration allow fresh grapefruit and lemon notes to come through nicely. Zesty acidity is offset by softer flavors of red apple and tangerine along with savory nuances of nut and earth. | 1 Degree of Riesling Medium Dry | 87 | 16 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Three Brothers 2015 1 Degree of Riesling Medium Dry Riesling (Finger Lakes) | Riesling | Three Brothers |
| 37098 | 37097 | South Africa | This bright and well-balanced wine opens with typical aromas of gooseberry, green plum and fresh herbs, all of which carry through to the light, easygoing palate alongside additional notes of lime and grapefruit peel. It's approachable and clean, with crisp acidity and a mouthwatering finish. | Sea Breeze | 87 | 10 | Western Cape | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Vintales 2016 Sea Breeze Sauvignon Blanc (Western Cape) | Sauvignon Blanc | Vintales |
| 37099 | 37098 | US | Simple red and black berry fruit defines this estate wine, along with its soft, ripe and lightly structured body. Vanilla and cranberry notes emerge on the midpalate, while the finish is marked by a grip of oaky tannin. | Timber Crest Vineyard Estate Grown | 87 | 42 | California | Dry Creek Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Kokomo 2014 Timber Crest Vineyard Estate Grown Primitivo (Dry Creek Valley) | Primitivo | Kokomo |
| 37100 | 37099 | Italy | This opens with aromas suggesting mature yellow apple, acacia flower and a whiff of lychee. The straightforward enjoyable palate offers ripe Bartlett pear, bitter almond and a hint of mineral. Enjoy soon. | | 87 | 11 | Veneto | Soave | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | La Cappuccina 2015 Soave | Garganega | La Cappuccina |
| 37101 | 37100 | US | Not sweet or soft, this assertive dry wine has effusive herb and snap-pea aromas and flavors, bright acidity and medium body. It's a refreshing pour for a hot afternoon or evening. | | 87 | 12 | California | California | California Other | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Leese-Fitch 2015 Sauvignon Blanc (California) | Sauvignon Blanc | Leese-Fitch |
| 37102 | 37101 | France | From a small village in the Côte Chalonnaise that specializes in Aligoté, this is a bright wine with delicious acidity and refreshing lightness. It's made to be drunk young and is ready now. | | 87 | 27 | Burgundy | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Louis Jadot 2014 | Aligoté | Louis Jadot |
| 37103 | 37102 | South Africa | Aromas of yellow peach, melon and fresh straw pave the path on the nose of this wine. The palate takes a surprising turn, with bright, zippy acidity and a bitter, pithy lime flavor that lingers through and lends a light texture to the finish. Drink now–2018. | | 87 | 18 | Western Cape | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Mulderbosch 2015 Sauvignon Blanc (Western Cape) | Sauvignon Blanc | Mulderbosch |
| 37104 | 37103 | South Africa | A bold pink color, this Cab-based rosé starts off with juicy aromas of red cherry, plum and muddled strawberry. It's fruit forward in every sense, with similarly intense red-fruit flavors that abound on the fleshy palate. Ample acidity keeps it all fresh, while pleasant hints of plum skin and currant unfold on the finish. Drink now. | Cabernet Sauvignon | 87 | 13 | Coastal Region | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Mulderbosch 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé (Coastal Region) | Rosé | Mulderbosch |
| 37105 | 37104 | South Africa | There is a green, raw wood character to this wine, with additional notes of green apple, strawberry hull and beeswax. The medium-weight palate offers a bitter orange-peel flavor alongside crisp apple and melon rind. Drink now. | | 87 | 19 | Paarl | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Olsen Private Vineyards 2015 Chenin Blanc (Paarl) | Chenin Blanc | Olsen Private Vineyards |
| 37106 | 37105 | US | This rustic wine from a site just outside of Healdsburg offers a dense taste of grenadine liqueur and cola. It has moderate structure and plum and nutmeg accents. | Alegria Vineyard | 87 | 35 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Parmeson 2014 Alegria Vineyard Zinfandel (Russian River Valley) | Zinfandel | Parmeson |
| 37107 | 37106 | Italy | Made entirely with organically farmed Rebo grapes, this easygoing red has subtle aromas of cassis and baking spice. The straightforward palate shows ripe red berry and a vanilla note framed in round tannins. Enjoy soon. | | 87 | 19 | Northeastern Italy | Vigneti delle Dolomiti | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Pisoni 2012 Rebo (Vigneti delle Dolomiti) | Rebo | Pisoni |
| 37108 | 37107 | South Africa | Ripe pineapple, mango and melon aromas lead the way on the nose of this rich-smelling bottling. Surprisingly lightweight on the palate, it's easygoing and approachable in nature, with mouthwatering citrus flavors that finish short but clean. Drink now. | Big Easy | 87 | 17 | Stellenbosch | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Ernie Els 2016 Big Easy Chenin Blanc (Stellenbosch) | Chenin Blanc | Ernie Els |
| 37109 | 37108 | US | Sour plum, dried herb, pepper and tar scents show on the nose of this bottling from the widely available brand. The palate is tightly wound with sticky tannins, which are like to mellow with time, allowing the coffee, asphalt, elderberry and black currant flavors to shine more brightly. | Reserve | 87 | 25 | California | Monterey County | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Estancia 2014 Reserve G-S-M (Monterey County) | G-S-M | Estancia |
| 37110 | 37109 | Italy | Aromas of yellow stone fruit and toasted almond lead the nose. The ripe round palate mirrors the nose, offering mature apricot, peach, nut and a honey note. | | 87 | 17 | Tuscany | Vernaccia di San Gimignano | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Fattoria La Vialla 2015 Vernaccia di San Gimignano | Vernaccia | Fattoria La Vialla |