39331 | 39330 | Chile | Aromas of olive, mushroom and berry fruits are lightly herbal. This Cabernet feels scratchy, abrupt and edgy, while herbal raspberry and plum flavors finish solid and with a slight note of pickle. | Casillero del Diablo Reserva Privada | 87 | 18 | Maipo Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Concha y Toro 2015 Casillero del Diablo Reserva Privada Cabernet Sauvignon (Maipo Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Concha y Toro |
39332 | 39331 | Italy | Aromas of toasted almond, white flower, dried herb and orchard fruit lead the way. It's round and fresh, with flavors evoking mature yellow apple, candied nectarine and a hint of thyme. | Cromalgo | 87 | 19 | Lombardy | Lugana | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Corte Sermana 2015 Cromalgo (Lugana) | Turbiana | Corte Sermana |
39333 | 39332 | France | This is a dry style of rosé. Packed with red currant and berry fruits, this blend of Cabernet Franc and Grolleau has a touch of spice to add extra interest. It is perfumed, crisp and ready to drink young. | | 87 | 14 | Loire Valley | Rosé de Loire | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine du Petit Clocher 2016 Rosé de Loire | Rosé | Domaine du Petit Clocher |
39334 | 39333 | France | From the cru village of Boudes, this wine is now mature with its soft red fruits and juicy acidity creating a fruity refreshing wine. The wine, produced on the edge of France's central mountains comes from vineyards that are just a couple of mountain ranges away from Beaujolais in a direct line to the east. | Les Demoiselles | 87 | 15 | Loire Valley | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Sauvat 2015 Les Demoiselles Gamay | Gamay | Domaine Sauvat |
39335 | 39334 | France | Muddy, earthy notes enter the fruity fray of peach on the nose. The palate comes across as clean and zesty. The body is fresh, fruity and easy with an off-dry finish. | Cuvée René Dopff | 87 | 22 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Dopff & Irion 2016 Cuvée René Dopff Gewurztraminer (Alsace) | Gewürztraminer | Dopff & Irion |
39336 | 39335 | Georgia | Light straw in color, this wine has a bright nose of pineapple and grapefruit. It fills the mouth with flavors of grapefruit and pineapple, with a touch of quince. The finish is a tad tart, with a pleasant note of passion fruit. | | 87 | 15 | Georgia | | | Mike DeSimone | @worldwineguys | Doqi 2015 Rkatsiteli (Georgia) | Rkatsiteli | Doqi |
39337 | 39336 | US | Though labeled as Merlot, this smells more like Syrah which makes up 20% of the blend, with aromas of blue and purple fruit along with whiffs of smoked meat and dried herb. The fruit flavors are sweet and plump, backed by soft, luxurious tannins. It's enjoyable but doesn't seem varietally correct. | | 87 | 12 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Drumheller 2015 Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Merlot | Drumheller |
39338 | 39337 | US | Still a bit fragmented, this offers a core of tight apple and peach fruit. It was barrel fermented (10% new) and that shell of barrel flavors has not yet smoothed into the fruit. Give it brisk aeration or another year in the bottle. | Five Faces | 87 | 33 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Fullerton 2015 Five Faces Chardonnay (Willamette Valley) | Chardonnay | Fullerton |
39339 | 39338 | Spain | This Monastrell's cherry and cassis aromas show a rough, oaky burn. It's grippy and a touch raw on the palate, with roasted berry and plum flavors that linger into the finish. | Luzón Roble | 87 | 12 | Levante | Jumilla | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bodegas Luzón 2013 Luzón Roble Monastrell (Jumilla) | Monastrell | Bodegas Luzón |
39340 | 39339 | Australia | Combine masses of American oak with high ripeness and the result is this warm woody wine oozing with vanilla, molasses and cedar. It's full and plush, but lacks complexity and cellaring potential. Drink it now. | Enchanted Path | 87 | 75 | South Australia | McLaren Vale | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Mollydooker 2014 Enchanted Path Shiraz-Cabernet (McLaren Vale) | Shiraz-Cabernet | Mollydooker |
39341 | 39340 | Spain | This wine's suntan lotion aromas and mild volatility are a bit disconcerting. On the palate, it's full and dark, with abrasive, rubbery tannins and jammy currant and black cherry flavors that finish strong. | Los Bohemios | 87 | 9 | Northern Spain | Navarra | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Jardín de Lúculo 2015 Los Bohemios Garnacha (Navarra) | Garnacha | Jardín de Lúculo |
39342 | 39341 | Spain | Earthy but basic berry and plum flavors introduce this bumpy, rugged Tempranillo. Its tight mouthfeel is governed by rough tannins and tomato-like acidity, its lightly herbal, salty plum and berry flavors finishing choppy, rugged and abrasive. | Pruno | 87 | 20 | Northern Spain | Ribera del Duero | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Finca Villacreces 2014 Pruno (Ribera del Duero) | Tempranillo Blend | Finca Villacreces |
39343 | 39342 | US | Light aromas of lemon, apple, pineapple, toast and spice lead to just off-dry flavors. It drinks a little sweet for a brut but still delivers enjoyment—a straightforward crowd pleaser. | Brut Méthode Champenoise | 87 | 15 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | 14 Hands NV Brut Méthode Champenoise Sparkling (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Sparkling Blend | 14 Hands |
39344 | 39343 | US | A relatively light-tasting wine from a sometimes heavy grape variety, this shows a mix of savory and fruit flavors, including cucumber, celery and white pepper. It tastes dry and almost austere, which is appealing in the right pairing, such as with goat cheese on toast. | | 87 | 24 | California | Lodi | Central Valley | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Acquiesce 2015 Viognier (Lodi) | Viognier | Acquiesce |
39345 | 39344 | US | This brawny, dry wine has oak, tannin and body in big portions, its dark color leading to cut wood aromas, tart black cherry and blackberry flavors and a firm, somewhat drying texture. It needs rich food as a pairing or more time in the bottle to mellow. | Speedster | 87 | 52 | California | North Coast | North Coast | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | AuburnJames 2012 Speedster Red (North Coast) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | AuburnJames |
39346 | 39345 | Spain | This standard Verdejo is light on acidity, which is reflective of a hot year. Its citrus and green herb notes are fresh and prickly while its melon and thyme flavors lose intensity on the slightly bitter finish. | | 87 | 14 | Northern Spain | Rueda | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Beronia 2016 Verdejo (Rueda) | Verdejo | Beronia |
39347 | 39346 | US | As if its electric pink color wasn't enough to attract attention, this medium-bodied wine has effusive candied fruit aromas and just-picked red fruit flavors. Flavor intensity and good acidity give it a lot of personality. | Primitivo | 87 | 16 | California | El Dorado | Sierra Foothills | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Boeger 2016 Primitivo Rosé (El Dorado) | Rosé | Boeger |
39348 | 39347 | US | Deep black plum aromas are enhanced by soy and crushed graphite on the nose of this bottling. It lands on the palate softly, with tangy plum and turned loam flavors, its tannins sticky and persistent. | | 87 | 18 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Bridlewood 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Bridlewood |
39349 | 39348 | Spain | On the nose, this aging Chardonnay brings corn to mind. Its palate is neither exciting nor flawed, with melon and stone fruit flavors that are yeasty and short, finishing on a bready and slightly oxidized note. Not a great value for its price. | Milmanda | 87 | 65 | Catalonia | Conca de Barberà | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Torres 2013 Milmanda Chardonnay (Conca de Barberà) | Chardonnay | Torres |
39350 | 39349 | France | This crisp and fruity wine is bright with tight apple and grapefruit flavors. It is cool, with a strongly mineral streak and considerable youthful acidity. This bottling will be better from 2018. | De Chanceny Brut | 87 | | Loire Valley | Crémant de Loire | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Cave de Saumur NV De Chanceny Brut Sparkling (Crémant de Loire) | Sparkling Blend | Cave de Saumur |
39351 | 39350 | US | This is a well-proportioned, pleasantly balanced wine made from white Rhône grape varieties. It has plenty of fruit and a smooth, almost soft texture. Fresh apple and pear aromas meet nutmeg and vanilla flavors on the palate. | The Betty | 87 | 26 | California | Lodi | Central Valley | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Cellars 33 2016 The Betty White (Lodi) | White Blend | Cellars 33 |
39352 | 39351 | US | This wine is so colorful it almost glows. The bright pink hue is a clue to the vivid raspberry and strawberry flavors that follow, giving an almost sweet, candied effect on the palate and finish. | | 87 | 18 | California | Sierra Foothills | Sierra Foothills | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Chacewater 2016 Rosé (Sierra Foothills) | Rosé | Chacewater |
39353 | 39352 | France | Owner Michel Dietrich takes the vegan route with no animal derivatives in fining the wine. The wine is taut and tight, with a steely texture that needs to soften. All its fruit is there, muted by the herbal edge and nervy texture. Drink from late 2017. | | 87 | 16 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux Blanc | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Haut-Rian 2016 Bordeaux Blanc | Bordeaux-style White Blend | Château Haut-Rian |
39354 | 39353 | France | This is a dry wine, with hints of yeast as well as spice and nutmeg flavors. The fruit is well integrated into this mix of flavors, giving a ripe wine that is ready to drink. | | 87 | | Bordeaux | Bordeaux Rosé | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Penin 2016 Rosé (Bordeaux Rosé) | Rosé | Château Penin |
39355 | 39354 | France | Balanced and crisply fruity, this refreshing wine has lively acidity and a tangy texture that brings out minerality. Drink now. | | 87 | 12 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux Rosé | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Sainte Marie 2016 Rosé (Bordeaux Rosé) | Rosé | Château Sainte Marie |
39356 | 39355 | US | Baking spice and vanilla aromas are at the fore, followed by blue fruit and barrel spices. The barrel influence (71% new French and American) leads on the palate as well, with abundant vanilla flavors that wash over the fruit. There's some good fruit underneath, if you can get to it. | Cold Creek Vineyard | 87 | 30 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Chateau Ste. Michelle 2013 Cold Creek Vineyard Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Merlot | Chateau Ste. Michelle |
39357 | 39356 | Spain | This full, foamy and aggressive sparkler gives off peach and nectarine aromas with an odd hint of scrambled egg. It's dry on the palate, with modest stone fruit flavors that turn bitter on the finish. | Brut Rosé | 87 | 18 | Catalonia | Cava | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Clos La Soleya NV Brut Rosé Sparkling (Cava) | Sparkling Blend | Clos La Soleya |
39358 | 39357 | France | Crisp, tight and full of fruit, this is a lively apéritif style of wine from Vignobles Siozard. A tangy texture gives the wine great lift and adds to its drinkability. Drink now. | | 87 | 13 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux Rosé | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine du Claouset 2016 Rosé (Bordeaux Rosé) | Rosé | Domaine du Claouset |
39359 | 39358 | France | A touch of earthy peach appears on the nose. The palate repeats that earthy peach theme and adds some lemon freshness. This is aromatic, off dry and should be drunk while flavors are at their peak. | | 87 | 25 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Domaine Mersiol 2015 Gewurztraminer (Alsace) | Gewürztraminer | Domaine Mersiol |
39360 | 39359 | France | This is a cool Pinot Noir with flavors both of red fruits and the wood aging. It is smooth with red-cherry fruit and gentle tannins and acidity. The wine, from vineyards on the slopes of Puy de Dôme mountains, is ripe and ready to drink. | Nymphéa Prestige | 87 | 20 | Loire Valley | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Sauvat 2014 Nymphéa Prestige Pinot Noir | Pinot Noir | Domaine Sauvat |