| 38131 | 38130 | US | McCay's Westside Zin, Trulux, opens with a strong bouquet of red and black fruit along with a suggestion of anise. Inviting, it's structured and smooth in tannins, with a bite of oak on the finish. Earthy and with great acidity throughout, it makes for a great food wine. | Trulux | 90 | 32 | California | Lodi | Central Valley | Virginie Boone | @vboone | McCay Cellars 2010 Trulux Zinfandel (Lodi) | Zinfandel | McCay Cellars |
| 38132 | 38131 | US | Low-yielding vines cropped down to 1.5 tons/acre contribute to the length and power of this tart, lip-smacking Pinot Gris. There's a delicious mineral underpinning to the subtle flavor mix of Asian pear, apple and lemon. A nice hint of tarragon also comes into focus. | Tikka's Run | 89 | 19 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Lemelson 2012 Tikka's Run Pinot Gris (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Gris | Lemelson |
| 38133 | 38132 | Germany | Extended lees ageing lends rich brioche and caramel notes to this delicately floral sparkling wine. On the palate, tangerine pith and fresh apple meld in a soft, creamy foam, finishing long, with a lingering yeastiness and sharp line of lemon-lime acidity. | Cuvée Katharina Brut | 89 | 40 | Germany | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Raumland 2008 Cuvée Katharina Brut Sparkling (Germany) | Sparkling Blend | Raumland |
| 38134 | 38133 | US | Cola, earth, iron and spice flavors rise prominently on this Pinot Noir. The fruit remains secondary, but it's a detailed, tasty effort with appealing minerality. | Clawson Creek Vineyards | 89 | 50 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Roco 2011 Clawson Creek Vineyards Pinot Noir | Pinot Noir | Roco |
| 38135 | 38134 | Italy | This blend of Sangiovese, Merlot and Sagrantino is redolent with aromas of ripe black fruit and blue flower, with a whiff of leather. The palate delivers a savory wild cherry flavor, punctuated with white pepper, cinnamon and clove spice. Bracing yet fine tannins are balanced by fresh acidity. Drink 2015–2020. | | 89 | 20 | Central Italy | Montefalco Rosso | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Scacciadiavoli 2010 Montefalco Rosso | Red Blend | Scacciadiavoli |
| 38136 | 38135 | US | This is a fine expression of old-vine fruit, with raspberry and cherry along with juicy highlights of pineapple and grapefruit. Tannins are a bit stiff right out of the bottle, so an hour or two of aeration is in order, or tuck it away until 2020–2022. | Durant Vineyard | 91 | 42 | Oregon | Dundee Hills | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Goodfellow 2014 Durant Vineyard Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills) | Pinot Noir | Goodfellow |
| 38137 | 38136 | US | High-toned herb aromas mix with barrel spice, pencil lead and blackberry notes on this initially aromatically brooding wine. The palate holds nothing back with rich, intense black-fruit flavors that display a ripe style. It's a bit hard to get at the variety but the yum factor is there. | The F.O.G. | 91 | 80 | Washington | Red Mountain | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Gorman 2014 The F.O.G. Cabernet Franc (Red Mountain) | Cabernet Franc | Gorman |
| 38138 | 38137 | US | This is an aromatic wine, with notes of blackberry, braised meat, Kalamata olive, iron and French-oak spices. The palate holds nothing back, with bold, rich fruit flavors that coat the palate, showing warmth on the finish. Although the oak seems prominent it still provides enjoyment. | The Sleeping Giant Boushey Vineyard | 91 | 60 | Washington | Yakima Valley | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Gorman 2014 The Sleeping Giant Boushey Vineyard Syrah (Yakima Valley) | Syrah | Gorman |
| 38139 | 38138 | US | Cabernet Sauvignon (71%) is in the lead here followed by Merlot (24%) and Cabernet Franc. Brooding aromas of herb, smoke, cherry and spice are followed by an elegantly styled palate. Lightly crunchy tannins and tart acids provide support. It's a very pretty expression of this esteemed vineyard. | DuBrul Vineyard | 91 | 85 | Washington | Yakima Valley | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Owen Roe 2014 DuBrul Vineyard Red (Yakima Valley) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Owen Roe |
| 38140 | 38139 | Portugal | This is a ripe complex wine made from a blend of Douro grapes. With French and American wood aging, there is a smooth texture that is lifted by spice. The acidity, the black-currant fruits and rich feel of the wine all promise some good aging. Drink from late 2018. | Vale de Cavalos | 91 | 30 | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Poças 2015 Vale de Cavalos Red (Douro) | Portuguese Red | Poças |
| 38141 | 38140 | US | A steely mix of raspberries and cherries frames the core fruit with tart citrus. There's a hint of gunmetal, along with tight well-ripened tannins. Solid winemaking all around. | Freedom Hill Vineyard | 91 | 50 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Purple Hands 2015 Freedom Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Noir | Purple Hands |
| 38142 | 38141 | Portugal | From this family-owned estate in the heart of great Port country, this wine is both richly structured and packed with fruit. It has solid black fruits that are laced with intense acidity to keep the wine bright and crisp. At the same time, the tannins and the firm texture will allow it to age. Drink from 2019. | | 91 | 20 | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta de la Rosa 2015 Red (Douro) | Portuguese Red | Quinta de la Rosa |
| 38143 | 38142 | US | This reserve bottling, done entirely in stainless, brings extra weight and depth, with an enticing floral top note. Oranges and citrus-peel aromas carry into the palate, and a sense of powdered sugar suggests that perhaps it wasn't fermented completely dry. In any event, it's complex, compact and commanding. | Winemaker's Reserve | 91 | 29 | Oregon | Umpqua Valley | Southern Oregon | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Reustle 2015 Winemaker's Reserve Grüner Veltliner (Umpqua Valley) | Grüner Veltliner | Reustle |
| 38144 | 38143 | Germany | Zesty acidity lifts this sprightly yet concentrated spätlese. Crisp yellow plum and citrus flavors penetrate deeply on the palate, augmented by a delicate sheen of sweetness. It's an electric, impeccably balanced wine with a long finish. | Spätlese | 91 | 40 | Rheingau | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Robert Weil 2015 Spätlese Riesling (Rheingau) | Riesling | Robert Weil |
| 38145 | 38144 | Germany | Subtle notes of white grapefruit and struck flint intensify on the palate of this off-dry wine. Fresh tangerine sweetness is subtle and integrated, offset by nervy acidity and a cool, steely finish. | Tradition | 91 | 20 | Rheingau | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Robert Weil 2015 Tradition Riesling (Rheingau) | Riesling | Robert Weil |
| 38146 | 38145 | US | This 100% varietal wine hails from a site east of Cloverdale, in a warm pocket reaching up to 1,030-feet in elevation. It offers a full-bodied concentration of black cherry, raspberry and clove flavor, with a smooth texture and mild, toasty oak. Chocolate mocha marks the finish. | Brothers Vineyard | 91 | 75 | California | Alexander Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Rodney Strong 2013 Brothers Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rodney Strong |
| 38147 | 38146 | US | This fine new offering is whimsically packaged with a screw cap and a floral label. That spirit is further evidenced by the wine's pretty pink color and subdued, light building of flavor, highlighted by orange, peach and strawberry notes and a substantial bite of mouthwatering acidity. | Rosé of | 91 | 25 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Rodney Strong 2016 Rosé of Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) | Pinot Noir | Rodney Strong |
| 38148 | 38147 | US | This wine comes from three-year-old vines at this esteemed vineyard. Lighter in color, it has aromas that pop and are very primary, with notes of boysenberry, raspberry and herb. Lighter in style, the flavors are pure and direct, showing no new oak influence (neutral barrels for four months) and an appealing feel. The purity is dazzling. It impresses on its own but is meant to be shown at the dinner table. | Red Willow Vineyard | 91 | 28 | Washington | Yakima Valley | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Savage Grace 2016 Red Willow Vineyard Syrah (Yakima Valley) | Syrah | Savage Grace |
| 38149 | 38148 | US | This blend of 47% Grenache, 39% Syrah and 23% Mourvèdre packs dense fruit on the nose, showing plump blackberry and black plum, with touches of pepper, tar and charred beef. The palate is dry and leads with savory peppercorn and asphalt notes, then rounds out with blueberry and dried herb flavors, all balanced by spry acidity. | Mega Focus | 91 | 40 | California | Central Coast | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Sculpterra 2014 Mega Focus Red (Central Coast) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Sculpterra |
| 38150 | 38149 | US | Quite dark in the glass, this blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Verdot and 4% Merlot starts with snappy boysenberry aromas and grows more savory with dust and dried pine needle notes. The palate's acidity is expertly integrated, carrying charred blueberry, minty dill and cocoa flavors. | Alloy | 91 | 38 | California | Santa Cruz Mountains | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Silver Mountain 2010 Alloy Red (Santa Cruz Mountains) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Silver Mountain |
| 38151 | 38150 | US | Fermented in a combination of neutral French oak and stainless steel and blended with 2% Sémillon, this lively white sizzles with lemony acidity and a strong streak of grapefruit and lemongrass flavor. With its high acidity and crispness, it has length and zip. | | 91 | 19 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Starmont 2016 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Starmont |
| 38152 | 38151 | Chile | On the nose, this Cabernet-led blend deals telltale Chilean aromas of herbs, pepper, spice, berry, tomato and forest floor. Derivative of a cool year, the palate feels tight, with snapping acidity. Hard-hitting acid-driven flavors of spiced berry and black currant finish dark, toasty and oaky, but pulling. Drink through 2025. | Altazor | 91 | 70 | Maipo Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Undurraga 2013 Altazor Red (Maipo Valley) | Cabernet Blend | Undurraga |
| 38153 | 38152 | Italy | This focused white opens with alluring aromas of citrus, yellow stone fruit and a whiff of baking spice. Made with Malvasia Istriana, Friulano and Riesling Renano, the savory palate offers juicy peach, nectarine, apricot and ripe pear. It has a tangy lemon-drop finish. | Flors di Uis | 91 | 42 | Northeastern Italy | Isonzo del Friuli | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Vie di Romans 2015 Flors di Uis White (Isonzo del Friuli) | White Blend | Vie di Romans |
| 38154 | 38153 | Italy | Classic varietal aromas of tomato leaf, exotic fruit and citrus practically jump out of the glass. The bright palate doles out juicy peach, nectarine, grapefruit, celery and sage while a mineral vein lends energy. | Piere | 91 | 44 | Northeastern Italy | Friuli Isonzo | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Vie di Romans 2015 Piere Sauvignon (Friuli Isonzo) | Sauvignon | Vie di Romans |
| 38155 | 38154 | US | Not many varietal Marsannes are made in California, and this one is impressive. Savory, earthy nuances—rather than fruity ones—dominate, giving it a distinctive flavor profile. It starts with dried herb and mineral aromas, brings in fennel bulb and white pepper flavors and wraps it all with a luscious texture that powers a long, lingering finish. | Night | 91 | 30 | California | Guenoc Valley | | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Langtry 2015 Night Marsanne (Guenoc Valley) | Marsanne | Langtry |
| 38156 | 38155 | US | This wine is a blend of Syrah (44.5%), Grenache (33.3%) and Mourvèdre. The aromas are light and nuanced, with notes of raspberry, thistle, flower petal and herb. The red- and black-fruit flavors bring a pleasing sense of purity and freshness that carries through the finish. | Cuvée Mirabelle | 91 | 50 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Lauren Ashton Cellars 2013 Cuvée Mirabelle Red (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Lauren Ashton Cellars |
| 38157 | 38156 | Germany | Fresh tangerine and lemon aromas turn a shade riper on the palate of this approachable but elegant dry Riesling. It's luscious and mouthfilling, brightened by tart lime and grapefruit acidity that extends through a long finish. | Trocken | 91 | 25 | Rheinhessen | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Wittmann 2015 Trocken Riesling (Rheinhessen) | Riesling | Wittmann |
| 38158 | 38157 | US | This brooding, brawny wine made from mountain fruit is all about mushroom and compost notes—a true expression of the vineyard's surroundings. Black cherry fruit and youthful tannins provide context, with a sizzling streak of acidity. | Red Dog Vineyard | 91 | 50 | California | Sonoma Mountain | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Ancien 2014 Red Dog Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Mountain) | Pinot Noir | Ancien |
| 38159 | 38158 | France | Notes of ripe Russet pear dominate nose and palate. The fresh body gives full rein to these ample lively fruit flavors. Zesty tangy freshness counters the full fruit and creates a lively, harmonious, moreish and refreshing wine. The finish is dry. | | 91 | 17 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | André Kientzler 2015 Pinot Gris (Alsace) | Pinot Gris | André Kientzler |
| 38160 | 38159 | US | Gamy roast lamb aromas meet blueberry and crushed bay leaf on the nose of this bottling—a shining example of Syrah from southern Santa Clara County. White pepper, thyme and graphite notes show on the palate, where a core of elderberry fruit core is enhanced by that feral, gamy quality. | Homage | 91 | 50 | California | Santa Clara Valley | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Aver Family Vineyards 2013 Homage Syrah (Santa Clara Valley) | Syrah | Aver Family Vineyards |