| 4051 | 4050 | Argentina | Aromas of oak, mint and cola accent earthy black-fruit scents in front of a palate that's tannic and raw but firm and structured. Berry and salty, oaky flavors finish with grabby, drying tannins and peppery spice. | Q | 88 | 20 | Mendoza Province | Valle de Uco | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Zuccardi 2014 Q Malbec (Valle de Uco) | Malbec | Zuccardi |
| 4052 | 4051 | Uruguay | Ripe earthy aromas of raisin and oaky vanilla open this heavy, saturated Tannat that displays jagged tartaric acidity and heat (15.5% ABV). Stewed berry, raisin and vanilla flavors finish full, tannic and chunky. All in all, this seems a bit overdone and overripe. | B2 Parcela Unica | 88 | 43 | Canelones | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bouza 2013 B2 Parcela Unica Tannat (Canelones) | Tannat | Bouza |
| 4053 | 4052 | US | Hot pink in color, this wine offer plentiful aromas of cherry and watermelon. It drinks off dry, with sugary sweet-fruit flavors that provide appeal. | Abracadabra | 88 | 25 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Brian Carter Cellars 2015 Abracadabra Rosé (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Rosé | Brian Carter Cellars |
| 4054 | 4053 | Italy | This opens with aromas of grilled herb, resin, stewed plum and cooking spice. The robust palate delivers raisin, dried black cherry under spirits, licorice, tobacco and dried sage alongside bracing grainy tannins that clench the finish. | Terre di Cariano Riserva | 88 | 60 | Veneto | Amarone della Valpolicella Classico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Cecilia Beretta 2011 Terre di Cariano Riserva (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico) | Red Blend | Cecilia Beretta |
| 4055 | 4054 | Argentina | Earthy aromas of raisin, blackberry, barnyard and animal are dense. This feels clampy, grabby and heavy, with just enough acidity to maintain a sense of balance. Salty, savory plum and berry flavors finish with a final wave of salt and earthy, roasted berry fruit. | Estate Selection | 88 | 27 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Chakana 2014 Estate Selection Malbec (Mendoza) | Malbec | Chakana |
| 4056 | 4055 | US | The oak is at the fore of the aromas, with notes of vanilla, toast and spice along with cream. The flavors are full bodied with a lightly creamy feel. | Ethos Reserve | 88 | 36 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Chateau Ste. Michelle 2014 Ethos Reserve Chardonnay (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Chardonnay | Chateau Ste. Michelle |
| 4057 | 4056 | US | One of the Chronic brothers' most beloved bottlings, this blend of 46% Syrah, 27% Grenache, 22% Petite Sirah, 3% Mourvèdre and 2% Tannat shows vibrant and fresh aromas of boysenberries, cola and lavender on the nose. It's easy to enjoy once sipped, with red currant, red plum and cranberry flavors gaining depth from oregano and marjoram herbs. | Sofa King Bueno | 88 | 22 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Chronic Cellars 2014 Sofa King Bueno Red (Paso Robles) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Chronic Cellars |
| 4058 | 4057 | US | Made from 85% Grenache and 15% Syrah, both from Kick Ranch Vineyard, this salmon-colored quaffer was fermented in concrete, and is hard to describe aromatically, taking its time to open. Dry, it tastes of watermelon and a hint of clove-like spice, remaining fresh on the palate and lightweight. | | 90 | 25 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Kale 2014 Rosé (Sonoma County) | Rosé | Kale |
| 4059 | 4058 | US | Crisp in citrus, with noticeable tension that softens in the glass, this wine offers tremendous value and elegance. Medium bodied and well integrated in terms of oak and power, it has a lovely note of preserved lemon on the finish. | Signature Series | 90 | 13 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Kirkland Signature 2013 Signature Series Chardonnay (Russian River Valley) | Chardonnay | Kirkland Signature |
| 4060 | 4059 | US | A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc, this wine is aromatically brooding, with notes of pencil lead, barrel spice, herb, medicine cabinet and cherry. The flavors are rich and full bodied, showing concentration and depth. | Signature Series | 90 | 17 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Kirkland Signature 2013 Signature Series Red (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Red Blend | Kirkland Signature |
| 4061 | 4060 | France | Rich and fragrant, this is perfumed with white flowers and lemon blossom. Apples, crisp pears and lime give a fresh and tightly fruity taste. The aftertaste is bright, while also rich. Drink now. | | 90 | 19 | France Other | Roussette de Savoie | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Les Rocailles 2014 Roussette de Savoie | Altesse | Les Rocailles |
| 4062 | 4061 | US | With the majority of the fruit from the producer's Calistoga and Oakville estate vineyards, as well as its Healdsburg property, this is a dry, citrus-laden wine, zesty and refreshing in lime and grapefruit. The acidity is dialed high, yet remains balanced by the density of fruit and body, the overall effect just right in terms of ripeness. | | 90 | 25 | California | Napa County-Sonoma County | Napa-Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Twomey 2014 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa County-Sonoma County) | Sauvignon Blanc | Twomey |
| 4063 | 4062 | US | This is a nicely blended mix of 37% Zinfandel with smaller amounts of Petite Sirah, Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. The kitchen-sink effort rewards in juicy red fruit, herbal, cedar accents and medium-bodied weight and tannin strength. The finish is lengthy in vanilla and smoke. | EnTycement | 90 | 28 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Ty Caton 2012 EnTycement Red (Sonoma County) | Red Blend | Ty Caton |
| 4064 | 4063 | US | Like a genie released from the bottle, this wine rises up with aromas of violets, herbs, cranberry and bittersweet chocolate. The palate has tart, vibrant acidity along with a silky feel with little apparent new-oak influence to interfere with the fruit and savory flavors. It's a pretty wine that needs to be paired with food to be fully appreciated. | Damavian Les Collines Vineyard | 90 | 45 | Washington | Walla Walla Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | W.T. Vintners 2012 Damavian Les Collines Vineyard Syrah (Walla Walla Valley (WA)) | Syrah | W.T. Vintners |
| 4065 | 4064 | US | While five years from harvest, this bold, penetrating Merlot is still a baby, with a long, promising future ahead. Subtle whiffs of crisp red cherry and mushroom seem quiet on the nose, but the palate is deeply concentrated. Black plum and cherry flavors are penetrating yet deftly grounded by a core of mouth puckering tannin and acidity. Enjoy starting 2020, but should maintain for much longer. | Grand Vin | 90 | 35 | New York | North Fork of Long Island | Long Island | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Waters Crest 2010 Grand Vin Merlot (North Fork of Long Island) | Merlot | Waters Crest |
| 4066 | 4065 | US | Vibrant aromas of black plum, cassis, dried leather, licorice and herb lead to full, sweet, soft-feeling dark fruit flavors that linger. | | 90 | 40 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | William Church 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Cabernet Sauvignon | William Church |
| 4067 | 4066 | US | Knights Valley continues to be a fine spot for this variety, as evidenced by this wine, which is extremely vibrant in grassy lemon zest and melon. A pure expression of the grape, it offers enough oomph to remain consistent and textured, ending with a succulent suggestion of apricot. | Helena Bench | 90 | 40 | California | Knights Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Matanzas Creek 2013 Helena Bench Sauvignon Blanc (Knights Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Matanzas Creek |
| 4068 | 4067 | Italy | Aromas of ground pepper, clove, mature plum, black currant and charred earth emerge on this Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc blend, with a whiff of game. The palate delivers dried black cherry, blackberry extract, licorice and grilled herbs alongside firm, fine-grained tannins. A tobacco note marks the close. | Tenuta Belguardo | 90 | 50 | Tuscany | Maremma Toscana | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Mazzei 2011 Tenuta Belguardo (Maremma Toscana) | Red Blend | Mazzei |
| 4069 | 4068 | Italy | Fresh and structured, this offers aromas of ripe dark-skinned berry, mature plum, violet, coffee and baking spice. On the smooth palate, notes of chocolate, chopped mint and clove accent the black cherry core. Bright acidity and fine-grained tannins provide balance and structure. | La Court | 90 | 50 | Piedmont | Barbera d'Asti Superiore | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Michele Chiarlo 2012 La Court (Barbera d'Asti Superiore) | Barbera | Michele Chiarlo |
| 4070 | 4069 | US | Here is a hefty, concentrated, satisfying wine to pair with big proteins. A dense red-black color, with aromas of blackberry jam and dried plums lead to bold fruit flavors, full body and a thick, nicely tannic texture. The intense plum and blackberry character lasts through the lingering finish. | Clone 877.4.369.362 | 90 | 29 | California | El Dorado | Sierra Foothills | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Miraflores 2012 Clone 877.4.369.362 Red (El Dorado) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Miraflores |
| 4071 | 4070 | Italy | Aromas of scorched earth, overripe black-skinned fruit and a whiff of game lead the nose. The palate is fresher, offering fleshy black cherry, crushed raspberry, dark cooking spices and a hint of menthol. Firm, fine-grained tannins provide support, while a tobacco note signals the close. | Rocche di Castiglione Falletto | 90 | 40 | Piedmont | Barolo | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Monchiero 2011 Rocche di Castiglione Falletto (Barolo) | Nebbiolo | Monchiero |
| 4072 | 4071 | US | Dried leaf, cherry, woodspice and medicinal aromas are followed by supple, sweet cherry flavors backed by lightly grainy tannins and a tart lick of acid. It's an intriguing wine that keeps you coming back for more. | | 90 | 32 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Mosquito Fleet 2012 Cabernet Franc (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Cabernet Franc | Mosquito Fleet |
| 4073 | 4072 | US | Made in a stainless-steel, grassy style, this features a charming balance of peach and apricot buzzing in the background to maintain the fruit amidst the natural acidity. Delightfully drinkable, it finishes lean and crisp. | | 90 | 19 | California | Dry Creek Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Pech Merle 2014 Sauvignon Blanc (Dry Creek Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Pech Merle |
| 4074 | 4073 | England | A mix of fruity notes immediately hit: white currant, gooseberry, apple and citrus. The palate is slender and fizzes with those primary fruit flavors that have overtones of meadow flowers. This is frothy, refreshing and fun on the surface, but there is serious backbone and intent. | Blanc de Blancs | 90 | 46 | England | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Ridgeview Estate 2011 Blanc de Blancs Chardonnay (England) | Chardonnay | Ridgeview Estate |
| 4075 | 4074 | US | Leather and cooked meats open the nose of this wine from Southern California that also shows aromas of blackberry extract. Once sipped, it offers dark and dense flavors of sweet tar, concentrated violets and a pinch of lavender, all held together by grippy tannins. | VIneyard Riserva | 90 | 36 | California | Temecula Valley | South Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Robert Renzoni 2011 VIneyard Riserva Sangiovese (Temecula Valley) | Sangiovese | Robert Renzoni |
| 4076 | 4075 | US | Several varieties figure into this blend, from 26% Zinfandel and 21% Syrah to smaller amounts of Merlot, Petite Sirah, Malbec, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Big and powerful in smoky leather and black currant, it offers a rich softness on the palate, with a tightly wound savory, peppery aspect to the finish. | Heritage | 90 | 30 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Roth 2012 Heritage Red (Sonoma County) | Red Blend | Roth |
| 4077 | 4076 | US | Herb, dark raspberry and flower aromas take the lead on this young wine that saw just five months on neutral French oak. The cherry flavors are plush in feel, lingering on the finish. It's a very understated wine that appeals to the senses. | Copeland Vineayard | 90 | 26 | Washington | Rattlesnake Hills | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Savage Grace 2014 Copeland Vineayard Cabernet Franc (Rattlesnake Hills) | Cabernet Franc | Savage Grace |
| 4078 | 4077 | US | A 60% majority of Zinfandel plays nicely with 40% Petite Sirah, blending into a happy union of big, ripe blackberry and thick tannins. Smooth on the palate, with a touch of vanilla, it highlights red and black fruit in complementary waves, staying juicy throughout. | San Lorenzo Estate | 90 | 60 | California | Alexander Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Seghesio 2012 San Lorenzo Estate Red (Alexander Valley) | Red Blend | Seghesio |
| 4079 | 4078 | US | This powerful blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Sangiovese and 5% Cabernet Franc by longtime urban winemaker Benjamin Silver comes together in a big way. Aromas recall rosemary-crusted beef, boysenberry, sweet tar and, thanks to the oak-aging, both caramel and vanilla. The rich palate shows black cherry, black raspberry and a pinch of tarragon. | I Tre Figli | 90 | 35 | California | Santa Barbara County | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Silver 2009 I Tre Figli Red (Santa Barbara County) | Red Blend | Silver |
| 4080 | 4079 | US | Rounded by small amounts of Merlot, Malbec and Petit Verdot, this Cab is earthy and lean on entry, before developing in the glass into juicy dark cherry and leathery notes. Smooth, integrated oak and tannin leave an impression in terms of texture, with a persistence of tannin on the finish. | | 90 | 53 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Stags' Leap Winery 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags' Leap Winery |