| 39211 | 39210 | US | The aromas pop on this 100% varietal, with notes of dark plum, mountain blueberry, vanilla and cream. The flavors are smooth and sultry, mixing fruit and barrel with a plush feel and a lightly astringent finish. The variety is hard to get but it delivers a lot of enjoyment. | | 89 | 30 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Tamarack Cellars 2015 Cabernet Franc (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Cabernet Franc | Tamarack Cellars |
| 39212 | 39211 | US | Very pithy aromas of grapefruit, squeezed lemon, crisp Asian pear and a touch of chalk show on the nose of this bottling, another strong argument about how well this variety can do in cool coastal California. The flavors are light and crisp, with yellow apple and yellow-grapefruit pith most prominent. | Paragon Vineyard | 89 | 17 | California | Edna Valley | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Tangent 2015 Paragon Vineyard Albariño (Edna Valley) | Albariño | Tangent |
| 39213 | 39212 | US | Expertly light touches of banana, honey, pecan, tuberose and citrus peel show on the nose of this blend by Joey Tensley and Alex Guarachi. There is great energy and tension to the sip, with yellow-grapefruit-juice flavors. Crisp, this would be a great shellfish pairing. | | 89 | 20 | California | Central Coast | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Tenshen 2015 White (Central Coast) | White Blend | Tenshen |
| 39214 | 39213 | Spain | Moderately floral aromas of stone fruits and fresh carrot juice feed into a round palate that's balanced and well shaped. Nectarine and peach flavors are nice and easy. This wine is slightly leesy-tasting on a medium-length finish. | Abadía de San Campio | 89 | 20 | Galicia | Rías Baixas | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Terras Gauda 2016 Abadía de San Campio Albariño (Rías Baixas) | Albariño | Terras Gauda |
| 39215 | 39214 | US | This wine is half Grenache, with the balance Mourvèdre (31%), Syrah (14%) and Counoise. Lighter in color, it brings aromas of cranberry, cherry, spice, smoked meat and herb. The tart cranberry flavors are full bodied, showing a sense of purity and balance, pulling up a bit on the finish. | The Ramparts | 89 | 46 | Washington | Red Mountain | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | The Walls 2014 The Ramparts Red (Red Mountain) | Rhône-style Red Blend | The Walls |
| 39216 | 39215 | Italy | Stewed prune and cake spice aromas lead the nose along with a balsamic note. Showing the intense heat of the vintage, the warm palate offers dried cherry, raisin, powdered sage and a hint of clove alongside polished tannins. Drink soon to capture the remaining fruit and freshness. | San Pietro Riserva | 89 | 95 | Piedmont | Barolo | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Viberti 2011 San Pietro Riserva (Barolo) | Nebbiolo | Viberti |
| 39217 | 39216 | Italy | Exotic spice, espresso, dried herb and berry aromas lead the way while the dense palate shows raspberry jam, vanilla and roasted coffee bean. It's tightly compressed, with close-grained, clenching tannins that leave an astringent finish. | Cannubi Boschis | 89 | 75 | Piedmont | Barolo | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Virna Borgogno 2013 Cannubi Boschis (Barolo) | Nebbiolo | Virna Borgogno |
| 39218 | 39217 | Austria | Green-pear peel and a slight touch of bright lemon make for an understated, slender Grüner. The inherent, herbal freshness appears on the palate, with a hint of white pepper amid clean lemon notes. | Langenlois | 89 | 20 | Kamptal | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Weszeli 2016 Langenlois Grüner Veltliner (Kamptal) | Grüner Veltliner | Weszeli |
| 39219 | 39218 | US | Exuberant rose, lychee and orange blossom perfume abounds on the nose of this light-bodied white blend. Just a shade off dry on the palate, its sun-kissed peach and citrus flavors are plush and concentrated. Zesty acidity and a crush of minerals revitalize the finish. | Summer in a Bottle | 89 | 24 | New York | Long Island | Long Island | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Wölffer 2016 Summer in a Bottle White (Long Island) | White Blend | Wölffer |
| 39220 | 39219 | US | This solidly built, dry wine made from the unusual Tannat variety has mild apple and cherry flavors and great balance. Its texture is firm due to good acidity and a touch of tannin, which makes it versatile with foods from pho to barbecue. | Rosé of | 89 | 24 | California | Solano County | North Coast | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Y Rousseau 2016 Rosé of Tannat (Solano County) | Tannat | Y Rousseau |
| 39221 | 39220 | Italy | Forest floor, new leather, tobacco and crushed herb aromas emerge in the glass. It's youthfully austere and a bit lean, with sour cherry, pomegranate, sage and white pepper framed in vibrant acidity and assertive fine-grained tannins. Drink 2023–2035. | Bussia | 89 | | Piedmont | Barolo | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Arnaldo Rivera 2013 Bussia (Barolo) | Nebbiolo | Arnaldo Rivera |
| 39222 | 39221 | US | Fairly sweet aromas of marzipan, honeysuckle, candied apricot and honeyed orange slices show on the nose of this bottling from a longtime winegrowing family in the Watsonville area. It's much tighter and brighter on the sip, with flavors of slightly sour green-pear skins and poached apple, and a touch of caramel on the finish. | Regan Vineyards Reserve | 89 | 30 | California | Santa Cruz Mountains | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Bargetto 2015 Regan Vineyards Reserve Chardonnay (Santa Cruz Mountains) | Chardonnay | Bargetto |
| 39223 | 39222 | Italy | Red berry, underbrush, crushed herb and a whiff of porcini mushroom aromas lead the way. Linear and rather straightforward, the palate offers juicy sour cherry, cranberry and clove alongside polished tannins. It won't take years to come around. Drink 2019–2025. | | 89 | 46 | Piedmont | Barolo | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Batasiolo 2013 Barolo | Nebbiolo | Batasiolo |
| 39224 | 39223 | France | This elegant, lithe little wine is ready to drink. Leather, dried fruit, black olive and cocoa notes fade into a softly dusty finish tinged with lingering espresso nuances. | Domaine de Clairfont | 89 | 12 | Rhône Valley | Vin de Pays de Vaucluse | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Vignobles Guy Mousset et Fils 2015 Domaine de Clairfont Red (Vin de Pays de Vaucluse) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Vignobles Guy Mousset et Fils |
| 39225 | 39224 | US | The first rosé from this winery is a direct press with a several hours of skin contact, coming from new plantings at this esteemed vineyard. Pale cherry in color, it brings pleasing aromas of strawberry, citrus zest, green pepper and mineral. The palate is dry, sleek and stylish, with abundant, tart citrus-rind flavors that keep the interest high, finishing with a green herbal note. | Red Willow Vineyard Cabernet Franc | 89 | 22 | Washington | Yakima Valley | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Savage Grace 2016 Red Willow Vineyard Cabernet Franc Rosé (Yakima Valley) | Rosé | Savage Grace |
| 39226 | 39225 | Italy | Now here's a fun sparkler made with Glera—the grape behind Prosecco—and vinified in amphora. Fermented on its lees that remain on the bottom of the bottle, it delivers lemon peel, lime, smoke and mineral notes alongside vibrant acidity. A saline note backs up the finish. | Colfondo Anfora | 89 | | Italy Other | Vino da Tavola | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Casa Belfi NV Colfondo Anfora Glera (Vino da Tavola) | Glera | Casa Belfi |
| 39227 | 39226 | Italy | Alluring aromas of menthol, red berry, rose and herb lift out of the glass. The rounded solid palate offers raspberry, morello cherry, a touch of clove and a hint of cinnamon framed in firm tannins. It's straightforward by Barolo standards but it's appealing and already almost accessible. Drink after 2021. | Riserva | 89 | 30 | Piedmont | Barolo | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Cantina Terre del Barolo 2011 Riserva (Barolo) | Nebbiolo | Cantina Terre del Barolo |
| 39228 | 39227 | France | Made by Jean-René Matignon, technical director of Château Pichon Baron in Pauillac, the wine is finely structured, showing polished wood aging. The velvet black fruits and fine acidity are already well integrated. Drink from 2018. | | 89 | 15 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux Supérieur | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Cap Royal 2015 Bordeaux Supérieur | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Cap Royal |
| 39229 | 39228 | Italy | Woodland berry, balsamic herb, tilled soil and eucalyptus aromas lead the nose along with a hint of coffee. The full-bodied palate offers black cherry, raspberry jam, licorice and vanilla alongside enveloping fine-grained tannins. A hint of sage marks the finish. Drink 2019–2025. | Rocche del Castelletto | 89 | 75 | Piedmont | Barolo | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Cascina Chicco 2013 Rocche del Castelletto (Barolo) | Nebbiolo | Cascina Chicco |
| 39230 | 39229 | US | Lighter in color, high-toned aromas of raspberry and cranberry jam lead to full-bodied jammy, lip-smacking red-fruit flavors with the barrel influence dialed back. It's a spot on example of the variety. | | 89 | 36 | Washington | Rattlesnake Hills | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Catman 2015 Zinfandel (Rattlesnake Hills) | Zinfandel | Catman |
| 39231 | 39230 | France | This is a cave cooperative's top white Crozes bottling, fermented and aged in oak. Smoky, toasty notes support exotic apricot and pineapple fruit that's initially attractive, then doesn't quite follow through on the finish. Drink now. | Les Hauts d'Eole | 89 | 42 | Rhône Valley | Crozes-Hermitage | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Cave de Tain 2015 Les Hauts d'Eole Marsanne (Crozes-Hermitage) | Marsanne | Cave de Tain |
| 39232 | 39231 | France | From one of the estates owned by the Pagès family in the northern Médoc, the wine is spicy and rich with tannins and blackberry fruit. As a contrast, it is shot through with attractive acidity that is a character of the year. The wine will be ready to drink from 2019. | | 89 | 20 | Bordeaux | Médoc | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château la Roque de By 2014 Médoc | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château la Roque de By |
| 39233 | 39232 | France | This pure Merlot special cuvée is intense, rich and extracted. It has serious layers of spice and toast from wood aging. That lies over a solid structure that is concentrated and dense. The fruit is more masked and the bitter licorice character of the wine means it will take several years to come together. Drink from 2020. | Prima | 89 | 38 | Bordeaux | Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Léon 2014 Prima (Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux) | Merlot | Château Léon |
| 39234 | 39233 | France | Firm and structured, this is a dense wine that has great tannins. It is concentrated and fruity with a solid core surrounded by ripe black-currant fruit. The smoky aftertaste is freshened with the acidity. Drink from 2019. | | 89 | 15 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux Supérieur | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Quinsac 2015 Bordeaux Supérieur | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Quinsac |
| 39235 | 39234 | France | This pale, copper-tinged rosé boasts aromas of melon, citrus and stone fruit. It's medium in weight, with a silky feel on the palate and harmonious blend of fruit that finishes crisp. Drink now. | Joséphine | 89 | 24 | Rhône Valley | Luberon | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Château Val Joanis 2016 Joséphine Rosé (Luberon) | Rosé | Château Val Joanis |
| 39236 | 39235 | US | Very oaky, very buttery, very posh in texture, this wine takes the spicy richness of oak-barrel fermentation and aging to a high level. It's not at all shy about the toast, caramel and baking-spice flavors, with a mouthcoating texture that helps those accents linger on the finish. | Reserve | 89 | 30 | California | Livermore Valley | Central Coast | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Concannon 2015 Reserve Chardonnay (Livermore Valley) | Chardonnay | Concannon |
| 39237 | 39236 | Austria | A note of crisp, green apple joins lemony perfume on the nose. The palate is fresh and very light, almost weightless. A pure vein of lemon freshness persists at the core., leading to a clean, brisk and refreshing finish. | Steirische Klassik | 89 | 20 | Südsteiermark | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Erwin Sabathi 2016 Steirische Klassik Sauvignon Blanc (Südsteiermark) | Sauvignon Blanc | Erwin Sabathi |
| 39238 | 39237 | Italy | This medium-bodied Nebbiolo weaves together aromas of crushed raspberry, black cherry and forest floor that carry over to the firm palate along with notes of toast and tobacco. Chewy tannins provide the framework. | Marne Brune | 89 | 30 | Piedmont | Nebbiolo d'Alba | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Fontanafredda 2014 Marne Brune (Nebbiolo d'Alba) | Nebbiolo | Fontanafredda |
| 39239 | 39238 | US | White pepper and smoke notes highlight the intense minerality in this steely Riesling. Lemony on the palate, this is crisp and brisk, and it comes with notes of wet slate and steel on the finish. | Dry | 87 | 13 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Wagner 2010 Dry Riesling (Finger Lakes) | Riesling | Wagner |
| 39240 | 39239 | Georgia | Whiffs of smoke and sea breeze entice on the nose of this amber-hued Georgian wine, which was aged in traditional clay vessels. Earthy on the palate, with hints of orange rind, mushroom and roasted chestnut, it's shockingly tannic for wine made from white grapes—thanks to being exposed to its grape skins during fermentation and maturation. A fascinating accompaniment to almost any kind of cuisine. | Chardakhi White Dry With Skin Contact Unfiltered | 87 | 18 | Georgia | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Iago's Wine 2010 Chardakhi White Dry With Skin Contact Unfiltered Chinuri (Georgia) | Chinuri | Iago's Wine |