| 43441 | 43440 | Canada | This wine still appears to be coming out of its shell, showing some reduction with reticent notes of red plum, cherry and berry. The flavors are lipsmacking and rich, but it's difficult right now to get a clear sense of where it's all going. | McLean Creek Road Vineyard | 87 | 40 | British Columbia | Okanagan Valley | | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Meyer Family Vineyards 2012 McLean Creek Road Vineyard Pinot Noir (Okanagan Valley) | Pinot Noir | Meyer Family Vineyards |
| 43442 | 43441 | Italy | Aromas of underbrush, violet, dried sage and leather lead the nose. The palate is a bit closed but offers dried cherry, prune, licorice and espresso alongside firm but fleeting tannins. Reflecting the heat of the vintage, it's evolving quickly. | Rongalio | 87 | 50 | Piedmont | Barbaresco | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Orlando Abrigo 2009 Rongalio (Barbaresco) | Nebbiolo | Orlando Abrigo |
| 43443 | 43442 | Morocco | Fragrances of cherry, caramel and violet show brightly on the nose. Tart cherry, cranberry and coffee flavors are overpowered by strong tannins. | Médallion | 87 | 18 | Zenata | | | Mike DeSimone | @worldwineguys | Ouled Thaleb 2011 Médallion Red (Zenata) | Red Blend | Ouled Thaleb |
| 43444 | 43443 | Italy | This features aromas of oak, coffee, vanilla and dried black cherry. Oak carries over to the palate, delivering espresso, licorice, roasted nut and vanilla but not much fruit richness. Astringent tannins give it a mouth drying finish. | Nubiola | 87 | 49 | Piedmont | Barbaresco | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Pelissero 2011 Nubiola (Barbaresco) | Nebbiolo | Pelissero |
| 43445 | 43444 | Uruguay | Cassis, raisin and an oak-based note of plastic are the key aromas. This Cabernet is wide and blocky on the palate, with choppy tannins. Earthy, raisin flavors are ripe and sweet tasting, while a jammy finish is full of mixed berry flavors. | RPF | 87 | 22 | Progreso | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Pisano 2010 RPF Cabernet Sauvignon (Progreso) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Pisano |
| 43446 | 43445 | US | Ripe, juicy berries dominate the nose, getting some aromatic lift from hints of eucalyptus and menthol. The mint and red fruit of cherries consume the straight-forward palate, which is more bright and lean than rich and tannic. | | 87 | 25 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Sextant 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Sextant |
| 43447 | 43446 | Bulgaria | Ruby red with garnet hues in color, this easy-drinking Merlot brings aromas of cherry, black berry and black raspberry on the nose. Tones of black plum and black cherry are ripe and persistent on the finish. | Veni Vidi Vici | 87 | 9 | Thracian Valley | | | Jeff Jenssen | @worldwineguys | Vini 2013 Veni Vidi Vici Merlot (Thracian Valley) | Merlot | Vini |
| 43448 | 43447 | US | A moderately aromatic wine with notes of green herb, citrus and cherry. It's medium bodied with chalky tannins and abundant mocha flavors with the concentration seeming a bit lacking. | Icon Reserve | 87 | 35 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Waterbrook 2012 Icon Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Waterbrook |
| 43449 | 43448 | Turkey | Cherry and flint, with accents of clove, set the stage for the bouquet. Flavors of black cherry, blueberry and anise are enlivened by a hint of salinity. This is an easy-drinking wine, with a burst of spice on the finish. | Mahra Kalecik Karasi-Syrah | 87 | 23 | Turkey | | | Mike DeSimone | @worldwineguys | Yazgan 2013 Mahra Kalecik Karasi-Syrah Red (Turkey) | Red Blend | Yazgan |
| 43450 | 43449 | South Africa | This 100% Chardonnay MCC leads with rich, toasty notes of brioche, baked apple and soft nuttiness. The palate is round and full, with brisk carbonation but a fine mousse, and flavors of Honeycomb cereal and lime zest. Enjoy now. | Armilla Brut Méthode Cap Classique | 87 | 25 | Coastal Region | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Avondale NV Armilla Brut Méthode Cap Classique Sparkling (Coastal Region) | Sparkling Blend | Avondale |
| 43451 | 43450 | Portugal | There is a solid, tannic core in this Baga-dominant blend. It gives a smoke and blackcurrent flavored wine, with a firm layer of dry tannins and intense acidity. The wine is well structured, but needs time to age. Drink after 2016. | Entre II Santos | 87 | 12 | Bairrada | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Campolargo 2010 Entre II Santos Red (Bairrada) | Portuguese Red | Campolargo |
| 43452 | 43451 | Italy | Toasted oak, espresso and red berry aromas lead the nose. The palate delivers roasted coffee bean, toast and black pepper but not a lot of fruit richness. Astringent wood tannins give a mouth-drying finish. | Chiaramanti | 87 | 94 | Piedmont | Barbaresco | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Ca'Romè 2011 Chiaramanti (Barbaresco) | Nebbiolo | Ca'Romè |
| 43453 | 43452 | Portugal | Rustic, earthy aromas lead to a wine that's dominated by dark tannins and bitter chocolate flavors. That leaves little room for the rich berry fruits that are struggling to come through. Allow time for this toughness and firm extraction to soften. Drink from 2016. | Grande Reserva | 87 | 27 | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Caves Transmontanas 2010 Grande Reserva Red (Douro) | Portuguese Red | Caves Transmontanas |
| 43454 | 43453 | France | Fresh red berry flavors and crisp acidity give this light and almost dry wine an attractive crisp quality. A squeeze of lemon adds to the freshness. | Réserve | 87 | 12 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux Rosé | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Briot 2013 Réserve Rosé (Bordeaux Rosé) | Rosé | Château Briot |
| 43455 | 43454 | Chile | Leather and game notes accent standard blackberry aromas. This is jammy and voluminous, but lacks some refinement. Herbal black fruit flavors show a tinge of herbaceousness, while the finish is plump and round in feel. | Q | 87 | 20 | Casablanca Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Quintay 2012 Q Syrah (Casablanca Valley) | Syrah | Quintay |
| 43456 | 43455 | Italy | Aromas suggest forest floor, anisette, hay and dill. The palate delivers roasted coffee bean, plum and a hint of mocha alongside evolved tannins. | Garassino | 87 | 38 | Piedmont | Barbaresco | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Tenuta Carretta 2010 Garassino (Barbaresco) | Nebbiolo | Tenuta Carretta |
| 43457 | 43456 | US | The oak—52% new French— gets out in front of the fruit with notes of cocoa powder and woodspice overpowering herbs and red fruit. The palate is elegant in style, with barrel notes carrying through on the finish. | | 87 | 37 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Browne Family Vineyards 2011 Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Merlot | Browne Family Vineyards |
| 43458 | 43457 | Chile | Fairly crisp red fruit aromas suggest plum, red flower and wood resin on the nose. This is a full bodied wine with plenty of oak. Flavors of berry fruit finish with lasting sweetness and an herbal character. | La Joya Gran Reserva | 87 | 14 | Colchagua Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Viña Bisquertt 2013 La Joya Gran Reserva Carmenère (Colchagua Valley) | Carmenère | Viña Bisquertt |
| 43459 | 43458 | US | Reustle makes four different versions of this wine, each distinctive and worthy of attention. This is vinified in all stainless, and pushes sappy tart flavors of Meyer lemon and grapefruit front and center. The fruit is ripe enough that it leaves an impression of sweetness—a perfect counterbalance to the wine's natural acidity. | | 90 | 24 | Oregon | Umpqua Valley | Southern Oregon | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Reustle 2015 Grüner Veltliner (Umpqua Valley) | Grüner Veltliner | Reustle |
| 43460 | 43459 | France | Friendly inviting notes of ripe juicy pear appear immediately on the nose and are also amply present on the palate. The body is concentrated and has warmth and texture that are amply countered by zesty citrus freshness. The finish is clean, medium sweet and lasting. | Tête de Cuvée | 90 | 15 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Ruhlmann 2015 Tête de Cuvée Pinot Gris (Alsace) | Pinot Gris | Ruhlmann |
| 43461 | 43460 | US | This Reserve Series bubbly accents its crisp green apple fruit with toasty aromas. Done via Méthode Champenoise, it spent five years en tirage. There's a fine bead and lingering persistent flavors with hints of nutmeg and lemon curd. All in all, this is a very fine effort. | Blanc de Noir | 90 | 50 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Seufert 2011 Blanc de Noir Sparkling (Willamette Valley) | Sparkling Blend | Seufert |
| 43462 | 43461 | US | A blend of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon and 32% Merlot, this offers aromas of high-toned red fruit, French-oak spice and herbs that lead to luxurious but still in-check dark-fruit flavors. Tart black-tea accents persist on the finish. | Soleil | 90 | 20 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Soos Creek 2014 Soleil Red (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Soos Creek |
| 43463 | 43462 | US | Stoller offers fine value across its entire portfolio. This is solidly crafted and estate-grown, from the heart of the Dundee Hills AVA. There's a gentle touch of new oak, among a flavorful mix of strawberries, cherries and oranges. The moderate alcohol signals a balanced wine with ample acidity. Drink now through 2022. | | 90 | 30 | Oregon | Dundee Hills | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Stoller 2015 Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills) | Pinot Noir | Stoller |
| 43464 | 43463 | US | Should you be looking for a bright, low alcohol, fully dry, sappy, sassy and affordable Oregon Chardonnay, here it is. All stainless steel fermented and aged, it layers in lemon, grapefruit and apple, backed with ample crisp acidity. | | 90 | 25 | Oregon | Dundee Hills | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Stoller 2016 Chardonnay (Dundee Hills) | Chardonnay | Stoller |
| 43465 | 43464 | US | This wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. There's freshness to the fruit, with aromas of cherry and raspberry kissed by herb, clove and spice. The flavors are lush and palate-coating, with the tannins bringing a touch of astringency that hopefully will settle out with additional time in the bottle. | Proprietary | 90 | 50 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Swiftwater Cellars 2014 Proprietary Red (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Swiftwater Cellars |
| 43466 | 43465 | Georgia | A bouquet of cherry, white chocolate and juniper berry sets the stage for flavors of raspberry, blackberry, blueberry pie and baking spices. It is smooth in the mouth, with a sense of soft sweetness that is neither overpowering nor cloying, bolstered by a pervasive backbone of acidity. | Semi-Sweet Khvanchkara | 90 | 20 | Georgia | | | Mike DeSimone | @worldwineguys | Teliani Valley 2015 Semi-Sweet Khvanchkara Red (Georgia) | Red Blend | Teliani Valley |
| 43467 | 43466 | US | This broad-textured, complex and indulgent Rhône-style blend has cedar, cola and blackberry aromas and concentrated fruit, earth and spice flavors. Milk chocolate richness emerges on the midpalate and plays through the finish. | No 735 | 90 | 35 | California | Amador County | Sierra Foothills | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Terra d'Oro 2013 No 735 Red (Amador County) | Red Blend | Terra d'Oro |
| 43468 | 43467 | US | Rich with gooey marshmallow, crème brûlée and cotton candy aromas, this is an unabashed classic California Chardonnay from Austin Hope. Unctuous marzipan and sea salt caramel flavors make for a creamy mouthfeel, and yet firm acidity leaves the midpalate feeling clean, allowing butterscotch tones to linger on the finish. | | 90 | 24 | California | Central Coast | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Treana 2015 Chardonnay (Central Coast) | Chardonnay | Treana |
| 43469 | 43468 | US | Clean apple fruit with some yellow plum as well, this carries a whisper of citrus. It's a sleek elegant wine, that won't overpower you, nor obscure the flavors of more delicate foods such as prawns or whitefish. | | 90 | 36 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Trisaetum 2015 Chardonnay (Willamette Valley) | Chardonnay | Trisaetum |
| 43470 | 43469 | Chile | Classic Carmenère aromas of leafy black fruits come with notes of herbal bath soap, tobacco and cigar box. A full fleshy palate is plump rather than tight or tough. Blackened peppery black-fruit flavors finish chocolaty and slightly herbal. | Single Vineyard | 90 | 25 | Peumo | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Valdivieso 2012 Single Vineyard Carmenère (Peumo) | Carmenère | Valdivieso |