| 43501 | 43500 | US | Dried black cherries, cola, root beer, black rocks and a hint of tarragon swirl into a lovely nose on this rarely used varietal. The palate offers clean blackberry and plum juice, with a minty lift reminiscent of camphor and eucalyptus. | Di Domenico | 90 | 33 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Le Vigne 2012 Di Domenico Tannat (Paso Robles) | Tannat | Le Vigne |
| 43502 | 43501 | US | The partnership between vintner Bill Price and winemaker Gavin Chanin, Lutum continues to impress, aiming for elegance without giving up flavor or body. Tightly wound, a signature perhaps of the vintage, this wine is still subtle, suggesting rhubarb and cherry atop forest floor. Smooth, it hides elusive power on the significant finish. | Durell Vineyard | 90 | 60 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Lutum 2013 Durell Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) | Pinot Noir | Lutum |
| 43503 | 43502 | US | This wine highlights heady new-oak tones of spice, vanilla and cedar, yet maintains elegance from nose to finish. Ripe black cherry and plum flavors penetrate on the palate, with a framing of soft tannins and bright cranberry acidity. The finish is long and a touch mineral. | Reserve | 90 | 30 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | McGregor 2010 Reserve Pinot Noir (Finger Lakes) | Pinot Noir | McGregor |
| 43504 | 43503 | Italy | A blend of equal parts Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, this opens with aromas of mature plum, blackberry, mint, spice and underbrush. The palate delivers espresso, mocha, toasted oak, licorice and dried blackberry alongside firm tannins. | Piastraia | 90 | 45 | Tuscany | Bolgheri | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Michele Satta 2011 Piastraia (Bolgheri) | Red Blend | Michele Satta |
| 43505 | 43504 | US | Livelier than usual in texture and popping with bright citrus aromas and flavors, this light-bodied and barrel-fermented wine is a great palate-cleanser and will pair beautifully with dishes like raw oysters and herbed goat cheese. It smells and tastes like lemon, lime, green apple and kiwi, and has great balance. | | 90 | 15 | California | Mendocino | | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Monte Volpe 2013 Pinot Grigio (Mendocino) | Pinot Grigio | Monte Volpe |
| 43506 | 43505 | Italy | Aromas of red berry, rose and cake spices lead the way on this ripe, forward Barolo. The round palate offers black cherry, raspberry, licorice and white pepper alongside polished tannins. It's already extremely accessible, so don't leave it in the cellar for too long. Drink 2016–2021. | Ornato | 90 | 65 | Piedmont | Barolo | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Palladino 2011 Ornato (Barolo) | Nebbiolo | Palladino |
| 43507 | 43506 | US | Ripe black cherry and vanilla swirl around notes of cedar and dusty tannins, combining seamlessly on the palate. From an appellation not known for the variety, it does justice to mountain fruit and power, finishing with substance. | Rockpile Vineyard | 90 | 65 | California | Rockpile | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Paradise Ridge 2012 Rockpile Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Rockpile) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Paradise Ridge |
| 43508 | 43507 | US | Aged in a mixture of French and American oak (33% new), this wine shows a combination of fruit and barrel, with aromas and flavors of vanilla, pencil lead, cocoa and blue fruit. It's soft in feel, showing plenty of richness. | The Reserve | 90 | | Washington | Horse Heaven Hills | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | 14 Hands 2012 The Reserve Merlot (Horse Heaven Hills) | Merlot | 14 Hands |
| 43509 | 43508 | Italy | Here's a wine that sneaks up on you, offering aromas of baked earth, leather, dried berry and a whiff of black olive that slowly emerge after a few minutes in the glass. On the palate, notes of licorice and cooking spice notes accent a core of mature black cherry alongside polished tannins. | | 90 | 39 | Piedmont | Barbaresco | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Albino Rocca 2012 Barbaresco | Nebbiolo | Albino Rocca |
| 43510 | 43509 | Italy | Aromas of purple flower and wild berry lead the nose on this blend of 60% Sangiovese, 22% Merlot, 10% Canaiolo 5% Petit Verdot and 3% Colorino. The easy-drinking, chewy palate doles out black raspberry, Morello cherry, black pepper and baking spice alongside polished tannins. Drink through 2017. | Birbanera | 90 | 38 | Tuscany | Montecucco | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Amantis 2011 Birbanera (Montecucco) | Red Blend | Amantis |
| 43511 | 43510 | US | The dark raspberry, plum, herb, vanilla and spice aromas and flavors are rich and high octane. It's not for the faint of heart but offers plenty of appeal. | Estate Grown Attache | 90 | 24 | Washington | Red Mountain | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Ambassador Vineyard 2012 Estate Grown Attache Grenache (Red Mountain) | Grenache | Ambassador Vineyard |
| 43512 | 43511 | US | A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (58%), Merlot (39%) and Petit Verdot, this wine offers aromas of café au lait, dried herbs, butterscotch, woodspice and cherry. The barrel flavors provide much of the appeal, along with a silky feel. | Provocant Heritage Series | 90 | 25 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Ancestry 2012 Provocant Heritage Series Red (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Ancestry |
| 43513 | 43512 | US | Aromas of black and white pepper and raw meat are redolent on this wine. The palate is all about feel, freshness and texture, without a trace of new wood in sight and a finish that lingers. It's a unique example of the variety that focuses on subtlety and nuance. | Lonesome Springs Ranch | 90 | 40 | Washington | Yakima Valley | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Ardor 2012 Lonesome Springs Ranch Mourvèdre (Yakima Valley) | Mourvèdre | Ardor |
| 43514 | 43513 | US | This wine is 29% each Mourvèdre and Syrah with the rest equal parts Cinsault, Counoise and Grenache. Aromas of vanilla, coconut and red and black fruit lead to a full-bodied, creamy palate that mixes fruit and barrel flavors. The wood influence is strong but the fruit largely stands up to it. | Lia | 90 | 36 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Bunnell 2010 Lia Red (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Bunnell |
| 43515 | 43514 | US | Fully ripe, saturated fruit aromas lead to deep, lush flavors and a smooth, moderately tannic texture. The wine lets dried plum flavors shine through without a lot of oak tones, so it tastes focused and pure. It keeps improving with each sip. Best now through 2019. | Estate | 90 | 29 | California | El Dorado | Sierra Foothills | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Cedarville Vineyard 2010 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (El Dorado) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Cedarville Vineyard |
| 43516 | 43515 | US | Copper-pink in color, this sparkling blend of half Chardonnay, 42% Pinot Noir and 8% Pinot Meunier is coy on the nose, pulled back and restrained in apple and lime aromas. Flavor-wise, it offers a medium-build up of strawberries and cream. | Étoile Rosé | 90 | 50 | California | Sonoma County-Monterey County-Napa County | California Other | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Chandon NV Étoile Rosé Sparkling (Sonoma County-Monterey County-Napa County) | Sparkling Blend | Chandon |
| 43517 | 43516 | France | This blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc from just north of Saint-Émilion is still structured and firm. Big tannins and smoky flavors give a dense character. The black fruits still need time to round out and show smoothness. For now decant, or wait until 2017 to drink. | | 90 | 15 | Bordeaux | Lussac Saint-Émilion | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château de Tabuteau 2012 Lussac Saint-Émilion | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château de Tabuteau |
| 43518 | 43517 | France | This is a rich, toasty white Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Notes of honey, melon and pineapple mark the nose and palate, while the finish is warm and long, with lingering hints of popcorn and roasted nuts. | Trésor des Papes | 90 | 50 | Rhône Valley | Châteauneuf-du-Pape | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Château Maucoil 2014 Trésor des Papes White (Châteauneuf-du-Pape) | Rhône-style White Blend | Château Maucoil |
| 43519 | 43518 | France | Named after the French practice of taking a cubitainer to a cooperative and filling it up “en vrac,” this is the sort of fruity, easy-drinking wine that those French would enjoy. It has red fruits, a gentle texture and great final acidity. | Vrac | 84 | 11 | Provence | Côtes de Provence | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château du Rouët 2014 Vrac Rosé (Côtes de Provence) | Rosé | Château du Rouët |
| 43520 | 43519 | France | Pure pink in color, this ripe wine is soft with rich red fruits. It is attractive and fruit-driven, delicious as an apéritif. | Les Abeillons | 84 | 27 | Provence | Coteaux Varois en Provence | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Thuerry 2014 Les Abeillons Rosé (Coteaux Varois en Provence) | Rosé | Château Thuerry |
| 43521 | 43520 | France | This wine is so light, it is almost insubstantial. Hints of white fruit float across the surface, backed up by acidity and a gentle, fresh character. It is ready to drink. | Premier Cru | 84 | 30 | Burgundy | Montagny | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Michel-Andreotti 2013 Premier Cru (Montagny) | Chardonnay | Domaine Michel-Andreotti |
| 43522 | 43521 | US | Dark color and a severe tartness make this wine challenging on the palate. It's overripe in terms of tropical fruit and bogged down by a sourness that's hard to shake. Let it open and pair it with creamy foods like goat cheese to get it to behave. | Estate | 84 | 24 | California | Calistoga | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Envy 2013 Estate Sauvignon Blanc (Calistoga) | Sauvignon Blanc | Envy |
| 43523 | 43522 | US | Vibrant pink in color, this rosé of Chambourcin, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot is light bodied and easy to drink, driven by tart watermelon. | | 84 | 23 | Virginia | Virginia | | Alexander Peartree | | Rappahannock Cellars 2014 Rosé (Virginia) | Rosé | Rappahannock Cellars |
| 43524 | 43523 | US | This is a slightly grassy, green white wine that fans of this style may enjoy; others not so much. Light in alcohol, it has medium body and crispness. | | 84 | 18 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Rutherford Ranch 2014 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Rutherford Ranch |
| 43525 | 43524 | US | There's plenty of appeal to this well-priced wine with its aromas of flowers, pear and ice tea. It drinks off dry, with the flavor concentration lighter in style. | Estate Grown | 84 | 9 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | StoneCap 2013 Estate Grown Riesling (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Riesling | StoneCap |
| 43526 | 43525 | France | There's a fine texture to this simple, fruity wine. It has fresh acidity and a creamy character. A yeasty element doesn't quite fit with the rest of the wine and leaves a bitter taste. | Egalité | 84 | 18 | Burgundy | Crémant de Bourgogne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Veuve Ambal NV Egalité (Crémant de Bourgogne) | Sparkling Blend | Veuve Ambal |
| 43527 | 43526 | France | Soft and fruity, this is a gentle, creamy wine. Almond and quince flavors are spread generously over the ripe texture. Drink now. | Buissonier | 84 | 17 | Burgundy | Montagny | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Vignerons de Buxy 2013 Buissonier (Montagny) | Chardonnay | Vignerons de Buxy |
| 43528 | 43527 | US | Aromas of citron and toasted peanut shells on the nose lead to a streamlined lemon-zest palate. Creamy tropical fruit tones timidly emerge, with brisk acidity driving to the finish. | South River Vineyard | 84 | 25 | Virginia | Virginia | | Alexander Peartree | | Pearmund 2013 South River Vineyard Petit Manseng (Virginia) | Petit Manseng | Pearmund |
| 43529 | 43528 | France | This attractive, light and fruity wine is made from grapes from different vineyards. It has the freshest fruit and a light, open texture that offers pleasant acidity and raspberry flavors. Drink now. | Florette | 84 | 13 | Provence | Coteaux Varois en Provence | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Ravoire et Fils 2014 Florette Rosé (Coteaux Varois en Provence) | Rosé | Ravoire et Fils |
| 43530 | 43529 | France | This is seaside Provence rosé right down to the traditional shape of the bottle. It is fresh and bright, with berry fruits and lively acidity. Drink as an apéritif. | Manon | 84 | 15 | Provence | Côtes de Provence | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Ravoire et Fils 2014 Manon Rosé (Côtes de Provence) | Rosé | Ravoire et Fils |