38341 | 38340 | Italy | Ripe aromas of mature yellow apple and a balsamic note lead the nose along with a hint of candied lemon zest. The aromas follow over to the round, ready palate along with a note of bitter almond. | Sassani | 87 | | Veneto | Soave Classico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Marcello Turra 2015 Sassani (Soave Classico) | Garganega | Marcello Turra |
38342 | 38341 | US | The aromas are bright and generous, with notes of honeysuckle and canned peach. The fruit is so sweet on the palate, it drinks almost off dry, with abundant stone-fruit and floral flavors that linger. | Tudor Hills Vineyard | 87 | 16 | Washington | Yakima Valley | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Martinez & Martinez 2015 Tudor Hills Vineyard Viognier (Yakima Valley) | Viognier | Martinez & Martinez |
38343 | 38342 | France | This is a smooth wine with gentle tannins and red berry fruit. It has juicy acidity and a slight toastiness from oak. With spice and acidity, it will be an attractive wine to drink from 2018. | | 87 | 32 | Burgundy | Beaune | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Nuiton-Beaunoy 2015 Beaune | Pinot Noir | Nuiton-Beaunoy |
38344 | 38343 | Portugal | A surprisingly accessible, fruity vintage Port for its mere three years of age, this has a touch of spirit underlying its ripe blackberry fruit and sweetness. Not from a generally declared vintage, it is already delicious and will be best from 2018. | Quinta do Pégo Vintage | 87 | 60 | Port | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Rozes 2013 Quinta do Pégo Vintage (Port) | Port | Rozes |
38345 | 38344 | US | This wine is brightly aromatic, with notes of fresh herb, kiwi and pineapple. The palate is full flavored, showing a sense of poise along with a tart finish. The concentration doesn't seem all there. | GPS Rosebud Vineyard | 87 | 30 | Washington | Wahluke Slope | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Seven Falls 2015 GPS Rosebud Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc (Wahluke Slope) | Sauvignon Blanc | Seven Falls |
38346 | 38345 | US | Thick, tannic and somewhat astringent, this wine blends 80% Cabernet Sauvignon with 10% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petite Sirah. Tar and tobacco flavors and a leathery mouthfeel give it a loud voice of powerful ripeness. | | 87 | 50 | California | Spring Mountain District | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Terra Valentine 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon (Spring Mountain District) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Terra Valentine |
38347 | 38346 | 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 |
38348 | 38347 | 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 |
38349 | 38348 | 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 |
38350 | 38349 | 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 |
38351 | 38350 | 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 |
38352 | 38351 | 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 |
38353 | 38352 | US | High in acidity, restrained and focused on freshness above all else, this wine shines with wet stone, Meyer lemon and grapefruit peel flavors. | The Family Secret Indian Springs Ranch | 90 | 20 | California | Sonoma Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Kivelstadt Cellars 2016 The Family Secret Indian Springs Ranch Sauvignon Blanc (Sonoma Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Kivelstadt Cellars |
38354 | 38353 | US | Buttery peach crumble and vanilla bean flavors are balanced by floral aromas and a rounded, likable character in this bold, full-bodied white. | CS Ridge Vineyard Estate Grown | 90 | 30 | California | Sonoma Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Kunde 2015 CS Ridge Vineyard Estate Grown Chardonnay (Sonoma Valley) | Chardonnay | Kunde |
38355 | 38354 | Portugal | The wine is richly textured and full of ripe fruits. Crisp acidity contrasts with the warm yellow-fruit and ripe red-apple flavors. It is already a refreshing crisp wine with a fine dense texture. Drink from late 2017. | Golpe Branco | 90 | 15 | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Manuel Carvalho Martins 2016 Golpe Branco White (Douro) | Portuguese White | Manuel Carvalho Martins |
38356 | 38355 | US | Cabernet Sauvignon makes up 75% of this wine, with the balance Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Aromas of smoke, herb, red and black fruit and spice are followed by plentiful dark-fruit flavors. It delivers a sense of hedonism. | The Dissident | 90 | 38 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Mark Ryan 2014 The Dissident Red (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Mark Ryan |
38357 | 38356 | US | This 100% varietal wine from the powerful appellation delivers concentrated blackberry, tar and burnt toast flavors framed by sizable, structured tannin. Its spicy clove and tobacco seasonings persist smoothly on the finish. | | 90 | 90 | California | Stags Leap District | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Martin Ray 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon (Stags Leap District) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Martin Ray |
38358 | 38357 | US | This wine has more depth, volume and textural roundness than most of its peers in California, seasoning its ripe fruit flavors with the herb, leather and sage accents characteristic of the variety. It has good balance, complexity and a lingering finish that begs for another sip. | Mohr-Fry Ranch Block 433 | 90 | 30 | California | Lodi | Central Valley | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Masthead 2014 Mohr-Fry Ranch Block 433 Sangiovese (Lodi) | Sangiovese | Masthead |
38359 | 38358 | US | Caramel apple meets high-toned acidity in this balanced, medium-bodied white that's brightened with salty lemon accents. It finishes long, with nuanced nutmeg and vanilla notes. | | 90 | 26 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Matanzas Creek 2015 Chardonnay (Sonoma County) | Chardonnay | Matanzas Creek |
38360 | 38359 | US | This value-oriented white delivers nuanced flavor and body, mixing honeyed apple, pear and toasted oak flavors with crisp acidity on the midpalate. | Charm Acres | 90 | 22 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Pali 2015 Charm Acres Chardonnay (Sonoma County) | Chardonnay | Pali |
38361 | 38360 | France | An earthy element touches upon the lemon freshness on the nose and palate. The dry style lets the citrus freshness express itself fully. There is the tang of zest and the bright juiciness of lemon fruit. The palate is concentrated and taut, submerging any earthy tones to end in brisk, clean freshness. | Rosenbourg | 90 | 27 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Paul Blanck 2015 Rosenbourg Riesling (Alsace) | Riesling | Paul Blanck |
38362 | 38361 | France | The ripeness of mirabelle plums and the satisfying tartness of ripe Cox apples are met on nose and palate by wonderfully fresh lemon notes. The citrus zestiness works it way through the slender dry body all the way to the lip-smacking, fresh and even brisk finish. | Grande Réserve | 90 | 17 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Pierre Sparr 2015 Grande Réserve Riesling (Alsace) | Riesling | Pierre Sparr |
38363 | 38362 | Moldova | This wine has aromas of black cherry, vanilla and a touch of graphite. In the mouth there are flavors of cranberry, black cherry and pomegranate. It is well balanced, with rounded tannins and a persistent finish. | 1827 | 90 | 15 | Moldova | | | Jeff Jenssen | @worldwineguys | Purcari 2015 1827 Cabernet Sauvignon (Moldova) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Purcari |
38364 | 38363 | US | The entry-level offering from Purple Hands is broad and delicious, loaded with lush ripe strawberry fruit. There's a dash of white pepper, which further pops up the flavors. Vivid and absolutely yummy, this is one to enjoy over the next couple of years. | | 90 | 25 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Purple Hands 2015 Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Noir | Purple Hands |
38365 | 38364 | Portugal | A really perfumed wine, full of oak and truffle aromas. With its juicy rich fruit, it is not a shy wine. Bold red fruits, balanced tannins and a ripe texture all contribute to the dense concentration. The alcohol shows in the pepper edge. Drink this just mature wine now. | | 90 | 18 | Lisboa | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta de Sant'Ana 2012 Merlot (Lisboa) | Merlot | Quinta de Sant'Ana |
38366 | 38365 | France | Maturing well, this ripe red-berry flavored wine is soft and rounded. It has just a hint of tannins and wood along with generous ripe fruitiness. The wine is full bodied, likely to be ready to drink from 2018. | | 90 | 35 | Loire Valley | Sancerre | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Roger et Didier Raimbault 2015 Sancerre | Pinot Noir | Roger et Didier Raimbault |
38367 | 38366 | Italy | Crushed tomato vine, yellow stone fruit and honeydew melon aromas almost jump out of the glass. The ripe medium-bodied palate gives creamy peach and juicy apricot while notes of aromatic herb accent the finish. | | 90 | 28 | Northeastern Italy | Collio | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Russiz Superiore 2015 Sauvignon (Collio) | Sauvignon | Russiz Superiore |
38368 | 38367 | US | Golden hay in color, this clonal exploration imparts light-bodied peach, graham cracker and orange flavors, the latter showing prominently on the nose. Bright acidity keeps it youthfully refreshing, with both body and weight in balance. | Sangiacomo Green Acres Dijon Clone 809 | 90 | 48 | California | Carneros | Napa-Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Saintsbury 2015 Sangiacomo Green Acres Dijon Clone 809 Chardonnay (Carneros) | Chardonnay | Saintsbury |
38369 | 38368 | US | Ripe cranberry and raspberry scents combine with wet slate and marjoram on the nose of this bottling from the Dwarf Oak Vineyard, located in a historic winegrowing region. The palate is broad with macerated raspberry and strawberry fruit, spiced with garrigue and white pepper touches. | | 90 | 25 | California | Santa Clara Valley | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Sarah's Vineyard 2014 Pinot Noir (Santa Clara Valley) | Pinot Noir | Sarah's Vineyard |
38370 | 38369 | US | From three cool-climate sites within the appellation, this is a floral, fruity wine with a zesty underbelly of acidity. Lemongrass, lemon peel and grapefruit flavors are the main event. | | 90 | 20 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Schug 2016 Sauvignon Blanc (Sonoma Coast) | Sauvignon Blanc | Schug |