| 4201 | 4200 | US | This wine is lightly layered and linear, with stony green apple notes over a backdrop of toasted brioche. | Magnolia Lane Estate Grown | 87 | 17 | California | Sonoma Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Kunde 2015 Magnolia Lane Estate Grown Sauvignon Blanc (Sonoma Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Kunde |
| 4202 | 4201 | US | This behemoth of a wine grabs your attention with its deep color and late harvest aromas then coats the palate with superripe cherry and baking spice flavors. It comes across as Port-like despite its dryness and very firm tannins. Best after 2022. | Estate | 87 | 52 | California | Livermore Valley | Central Coast | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Las Positas 2013 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Livermore Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Las Positas |
| 4203 | 4202 | Italy | This offers aromas of white spring flower, orchard fruit and almond. On the straightforward palate, a hint of mineral underscores pear and citrus. | Monte Majore | 87 | | Veneto | Soave Classico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Le Albare 2015 Monte Majore (Soave Classico) | Garganega | Le Albare |
| 4204 | 4203 | US | Dried purple flower and candied Concord grape aromas lead the nose of this approachable bottling. The palate offers blackberry fruit and a touch of graphite-like minerality. It's pleasant but not overly complex. | X Reserve Kiler Canyon Vineyard | 87 | 65 | California | Paso Robles Willow Creek District | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | LXV 2014 X Reserve Kiler Canyon Vineyard Syrah (Paso Robles Willow Creek District) | Syrah | LXV |
| 4205 | 4204 | France | Produced by the cooperative of the Hautes Côtes, this wine is bright and fruity. It has light tannins and warm, red cherry character. With its acidity and structure it could age, although not for long. Drink from 2018. | | 87 | 18 | Burgundy | Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Nuiton-Beaunoy 2015 Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune | Pinot Noir | Nuiton-Beaunoy |
| 4206 | 4205 | US | Aromas of exotic spice, game, cherry and medicine cabinet lead to plush fruit and savory flavors. The overt gaminess seems distracting, with the flavors tapering off toward the finish. | Estate Grown | 87 | 50 | Washington | Red Mountain | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Obelisco Estate 2013 Estate Grown Malbec (Red Mountain) | Malbec | Obelisco Estate |
| 4207 | 4206 | South Africa | This wine is so woody and toasty upfront, the bouquet brimming with scents of wood-grilled apple, mealy melon and lemon custard. The medium-plus-weight palate follows suit, with forward toast and ripe-fruit flavors that are partnered with just enough acidity to keep the decadence in check. | | 87 | 19 | Paarl | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Olsen Private Vineyards 2014 Chardonnay (Paarl) | Chardonnay | Olsen Private Vineyards |
| 4208 | 4207 | Argentina | Earthy, gritty berry aromas announce a jammy palate with modest acidic bounce. Following the nose, this Malbec tastes earthy, jammy and a touch herbal. A lively finish with solid fruit flavors and juicy acidity provides for a nice close. | | 87 | 12 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Payana 2015 Malbec (Mendoza) | Malbec | Payana |
| 4209 | 4208 | France | From the hills to the west of Nuits-St.-Georges, this is a crisp, red berry-flavored wine. It has light tannins and juicy, perfumed fruit—all in balance and ready to drink soon, from 2018. | | 87 | 23 | Burgundy | Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Pierre Gruber 2014 Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits | Pinot Noir | Pierre Gruber |
| 4210 | 4209 | Italy | Made from native grape Nosiola, this straightforward white has subdued aromas of Alpine flower and citrus. The crisp palate delivers lime, lemon zest and a hint of grapefruit alongside bright acidity. | | 87 | 14 | Northeastern Italy | Vigneti delle Dolomiti | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Pisoni 2015 Nosiola (Vigneti delle Dolomiti) | Nosiola | Pisoni |
| 4211 | 4210 | Spain | Right away this smells big and waxy, with lightly oxidized, pulpy melon aromas and a hint of seawater. A high-acid medium-bodied palate deals salty flavors of corn and melon, while the finish is fresh, full and a touch pithy in flavor. | Selección Especial | 87 | 20 | Northern Spain | Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Pradorey 2015 Selección Especial Verdejo (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León) | Verdejo | Pradorey |
| 4212 | 4211 | Portugal | A soft and ripe wine with gentle tannins and spicy black currant fruit, this tastes dry and has fine acidity and a juicy aftertaste. The name is a reminder that the vineyards are close to the Atlantic Ocean. | Mar de Lisboa | 87 | | Lisboa | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta de Chocapalha 2014 Mar de Lisboa Red (Lisboa) | Portuguese Red | Quinta de Chocapalha |
| 4213 | 4212 | Portugal | Arinto—the signature white grape of Lisboa —makes this crisp wine that's tangy, zesty and alive with citrus fruitiness. It is a delicious white to drink young. | | 87 | 12 | Lisboa | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta de Chocapalha 2015 Arinto (Lisboa) | Arinto | Quinta de Chocapalha |
| 4214 | 4213 | Portugal | This is a dark- colored, smoothly ripe wine. With wood spice and with plenty of blackberry fruitiness, it's both structured and generous. The acidity it gets from the Touriga Nacional in the blend gives it a crisp aftertaste and the possibility of further aging. Drink now or from 2018. | Touriga Nacional-Merlot-Syrah | 87 | 15 | Tejo | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta do Casal Monteiro 2015 Touriga Nacional-Merlot-Syrah Red (Tejo) | Portuguese Red | Quinta do Casal Monteiro |
| 4215 | 4214 | US | Black cherry richness meets a slight tang of bell pepper on the nose of this bottling. The palate echos that herbal quality with its oregano and marjoram flavors, finishing on spicy black pepper and kirsch. | | 87 | 25 | California | Santa Barbara County | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Rancho Sisquoc 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon (Santa Barbara County) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rancho Sisquoc |
| 4216 | 4215 | Germany | Blackberry and cherry notes are approachable but slightly muted in this straightforward, medium-bodied red wine. It's a touch herbal and green, with a tart finish marked by fine tannins. Drink now. | Made With Organic Grapes | 87 | 12 | Rheinhessen | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Schlink Haus 2013 Made With Organic Grapes Dornfelder (Rheinhessen) | Dornfelder | Schlink Haus |
| 4217 | 4216 | US | Well composed with a steely palate of green apple and lemon complemented by apple blossom aromas, this is a medium-bodied white that's easygoing and not overly complex. | Starr Ridge Vineyard Estate | 87 | 39 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Thomas George 2014 Starr Ridge Vineyard Estate Chardonnay (Russian River Valley) | Chardonnay | Thomas George |
| 4218 | 4217 | Italy | This opens with aromas of black plum, French oak and roasted coffee bean. The dense palate offers dried black cherry, mocha and cedar alongside tightly packed tannins that leave a grippy, astringent finish. Drink soon to capture the remaining fruit richness. | Riserva | 87 | 60 | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Verbena 2011 Riserva (Brunello di Montalcino) | Sangiovese | Verbena |
| 4219 | 4218 | Portugal | This crisply fruity wine is primarily composed of the local Loureiro grape. It is light, bright, dry and full of citrus flavors. Drink now. | Animus Branco | 87 | 11 | Vinho Verde | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Vicente Faria Vinhos 2016 Animus Branco White (Vinho Verde) | Portuguese White | Vicente Faria Vinhos |
| 4220 | 4219 | Argentina | Mild white-fruit aromas come with overt oak scents. A theme of heavy oak is continued on this barrel-driven blend of Tocai, Viognier, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay. Woody flavors outweigh milder spiced apple notes, while this remains oak-dominated on the finish. | Gran Vin | 87 | 30 | Mendoza Province | Vista Flores | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Blanchard & Lurton 2014 Gran Vin White (Vista Flores) | White Blend | Blanchard & Lurton |
| 4221 | 4220 | US | This wine is full bodied and rich on the palate, with a woody reminder of oak. Spicy apple notes are lifted by spritzy acidity. | Estate Grown | 87 | 30 | California | Carneros | Napa-Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Broadway Vineyards 2014 Estate Grown Chardonnay (Carneros) | Chardonnay | Broadway Vineyards |
| 4222 | 4221 | Italy | Aromas of mature orchard fruit and botanical herb lift out of the glass. The aromas repeat on the bright palate along with a juicy hint of nectarine and an almond note. | | 87 | 12 | Veneto | Soave | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Corte Adami 2015 Soave | Garganega | Corte Adami |
| 4223 | 4222 | Italy | Made with 60% Friulano and 40% Sauvignon, this has aromas of toast and citrus. The aromas carry over to the palate alongside notes of vanilla and chopped herb. Drink soon. | Olmèra | 87 | 50 | Veneto | Veneto | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | De Stefani 2015 Olmèra White (Veneto) | White Blend | De Stefani |
| 4224 | 4223 | Argentina | Rugged rustic gritty aromas of roasted plum, saddle leather and baked beans may cause some head scratching. Speaking of scratch, this is scratchy on the palate and a bit weak in the middle. Flavors of stewed berry fruits and rubber finish with grating tannins. | Edicion Limitada | 87 | 50 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Enrique Foster 2009 Edicion Limitada Malbec (Mendoza) | Malbec | Enrique Foster |
| 4225 | 4224 | US | Bright acidity translates to the aromas in this bottling: laser-sharp lime zest, squeezed grapefruit, dewy grass and wet gravel. Those scents grow riper as the wine warms, while the palate seems sweeter—more lime candy than fresh lime. It finishes tart, with a wet metal freshness. | Barrel Select | 87 | 20 | California | Santa Ynez Valley | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Firestone 2015 Barrel Select Sauvignon Blanc (Santa Ynez Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Firestone |
| 4226 | 4225 | Portugal | This blend of Touriga Nacional, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon is surprisingly soft and ripe, considering the tannic nature of the grapes. Instead it has fruity black currant flavors and plenty of forward acidity. Ready to drink now, its tannins just form the background. | 3 Castas | 87 | 12 | Tejo | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Fiuza 2015 3 Castas Red (Tejo) | Portuguese Red | Fiuza |
| 4227 | 4226 | US | Round and ripe yellow melon and baked apple aromas make for a voluptuous nose in this bottling, which also shows a touch of vanilla. The palate is more restrained, with kumquat and lemon flavors cut by a smoky character. | | 87 | 19 | California | Santa Barbara County | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Flor De Campo 2015 Chardonnay (Santa Barbara County) | Chardonnay | Flor De Campo |
| 4228 | 4227 | France | While this could be considered the equivalent of a second wine for the Château Pech de Jammes estate, it is in a modern, fruity style, which sets it apart from the Château wine. Bold, ripe and generous fruits give blackberry flavors alongside a lively, perfumed character. The wine is ready to drink. | Petit Jammes | 87 | 17 | Southwest France | Cahors | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Georges Vigouroux 2015 Petit Jammes Malbec (Cahors) | Malbec | Georges Vigouroux |
| 4229 | 4228 | US | Delicious and easy to drink, this is medium bodied and moderately fruity, with fresh spice and just-baked bread aromas. A perfect house wine to keep in stock. | Winemaker's Blend | 87 | 23 | California | California | California Other | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Ghost Pines 2014 Winemaker's Blend Pinot Noir (California) | Pinot Noir | Ghost Pines |
| 4230 | 4229 | US | This vineyard designate is 100% whole cluster fermented, an interesting study on the grape. Floral and earthy with lavender and black licorice aromas, it imparts substantial oak and tannin beneath its light rendering of black cherry fruit. | Sceales Vineyard | 87 | 30 | California | Alexander Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Hobo 2014 Sceales Vineyard Grenache (Alexander Valley) | Grenache | Hobo |