| 44461 | 44460 | US | Tiers of aromas and flavors in this expressive wine reveal themselves like a Matryoshka doll. Wafts of dried apricot and chamomile open into tangerine peel and marmalade, then finally marzipan and ginger come forth on the nose. Concentrated flavors mimic the aromas and introduce fresh vanilla bean and hay. Racy acidity thrills, while two years in neutral French oak keeps the wine round and full-bodied. The finish is long and compelling. | Small Batch Series Highland Orchard | 89 | 35 | Virginia | Monticello | | Carrie Dykes | | King Family 2015 Small Batch Series Highland Orchard Petit Manseng (Monticello) | Petit Manseng | King Family |
| 44462 | 44461 | Italy | Made with 70% Corvina, 25% Rondinella and 5% Molinara, this opens with inviting aromas of red-skinned berry and baking spice. The easygoing juicy palate delivers red cherry, raspberry and a touch of white pepper alongside smooth tannins fresh acidity. Enjoy soon to catch the fruity richness. | Bonacosta | 89 | 15 | Veneto | Valpolicella Classico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Masi 2016 Bonacosta (Valpolicella Classico) | Red Blend | Masi |
| 44463 | 44462 | US | Underripe black currant and elderberry aromas mix with campfire, cedar and roasted beef on the nose of this wine. Black cherry and crushed pencils show on the palate, which is framed by impressive tannins and a chalky mouthfeel. | | 89 | 38 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Ms. Behave 2014 Malbec (Paso Robles) | Malbec | Ms. Behave |
| 44464 | 44463 | US | Mellow and pleasant aromas of nectarine, Bosc pear and Meyer lemon pith make for a very classically restrained Chardonnay on this bottling. There is solid zip to the sip, where high-toned and tightly wound flavors of citrus, honeysuckle and poached pear show. | Flood Family Vineyards | 89 | 22 | California | Santa Barbara County | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Rancho Sisquoc 2016 Flood Family Vineyards Chardonnay (Santa Barbara County) | Chardonnay | Rancho Sisquoc |
| 44465 | 44464 | US | Green plum, mowed lawn, pungent green apple skins and a touch of candied peach ripeness make for a classic Sauv Blanc nose on this bottling from one of the region's oldest producers. The palate is zippy with persistent and penetrating acidity, showing tight green apple and well as riper pineapple flavors, with a flash of vanilla toward the finish. | Flood Family Vineyards | 89 | 18 | California | Santa Barbara County | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Rancho Sisquoc 2016 Flood Family Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc (Santa Barbara County) | Sauvignon Blanc | Rancho Sisquoc |
| 44466 | 44465 | Hungary | This 100% Furmint has aromas of white flowers, green apple, pear and dried apricot, with flavors of freshly sliced pear and apricot jam. The finish is crisp and clean, inviting you in for another sip. | The Oddity Dry | 89 | 17 | Tokaji | | | Jeff Jenssen | @worldwineguys | Royal Tokaji 2015 The Oddity Dry (Tokaji) | Furmint | Royal Tokaji |
| 44467 | 44466 | Italy | Here's a savory enjoyable red that opens with fruity aromas of wild berry, pressed blue flower and a whiff of culinary spice. The round juicy palate offers fleshy red cherry, crushed raspberry and a note of star anise alongside chewy tannins. It has an open, sunny charm. | Rosso | 89 | 35 | Tuscany | Orcia | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | SassodiSole 2015 Rosso Sangiovese (Orcia) | Sangiovese | SassodiSole |
| 44468 | 44467 | Australia | In a sea of dense, dark-fruited Barossa Shiraz, it can be a refreshing change to find something with a little more elegance and high fruit tones, even if the aromas venture a slightly into soap territory. Ripe strawberry mingles with baking spices, Dr. Pepper and a savory note. The tannins are tongue-gripping but balanced by a nice acidity and a herbal character on the finish. Drink now–2025. | | 89 | 20 | South Australia | Barossa Valley | | | | Schild Estate 2015 Shiraz (Barossa Valley) | Shiraz | Schild Estate |
| 44469 | 44468 | US | This 100% varietal wine is brawny and blustery in style: big boned with a lot of heat. Sturdy tannins surround extracted black fruit and shards of cinnamon, with fresh tobacco taking root on the finish. | Deux Chevaux Vineyard | 89 | 75 | California | Yountville | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Tamber Bey 2014 Deux Chevaux Vineyard Merlot (Yountville) | Merlot | Tamber Bey |
| 44470 | 44469 | Australia | As the entry-level Chardonnay from one of Margaret River's most highly lauded producers, this has a creamy opulence to it, with notes of buttercups, lemon drops and toasty oak. The palate is of medium weight, with a viscous texture and a good lick of acidity to keep things fresh, but the oak is a little flashy, particularly on the finish. | Filius | 89 | 27 | Western Australia | Margaret River | | | | Vasse Felix 2016 Filius Chardonnay (Margaret River) | Chardonnay | Vasse Felix |
| 44471 | 44470 | Australia | This wine starts shy but after some swirling reveals broody black cherry, raspberry, dark chocolate, Chinese Five Spice, and some medicinal notes in the background. Medium to full bodied, it's well balanced, with soft tannins and a short finish. Drink with beef stir fry. | | 89 | 20 | South Australia | Barossa Valley | | | | 3 Rings 2015 Shiraz (Barossa Valley) | Shiraz | 3 Rings |
| 44472 | 44471 | US | Coming from one of the state's premier Syrah vineyards, aromas of herb, red fruit, flower and spice are at the fore. The palate is full with red and black-fruit flavors with a lightly tacky feel. | Red Willow Vineyard | 89 | 40 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Andrew Rich 2014 Red Willow Vineyard Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Syrah | Andrew Rich |
| 44473 | 44472 | Uruguay | A brick-like tint and dry dusty spicy aromas of dried red fruits and tomato form the opening of this Tannat-Cab Franc blend. Despite medium acidity, this comes across as creamy. Flavors of caramel and saucy red fruits finish soft and a touch flat. Drink through 2019. | Don Adelio Reserve | 89 | 16 | Canelones | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Ariano Hermanos 2013 Don Adelio Reserve Tannat-Cabernet Franc (Canelones) | Tannat-Cabernet Franc | Ariano Hermanos |
| 44474 | 44473 | Portugal | This is a ripe, creamy wine—a fine example of the richness Alvarinho can attain. It has fine fruitiness, citrus, ripe apple and pear flavors balanced by a mineral texture and acidity. Drink this fine wine from 2018. | | 89 | 14 | Vinho Verde | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Aveleda 2016 Alvarinho (Vinho Verde) | Alvarinho | Aveleda |
| 44475 | 44474 | Chile | Jammy, candied berry and prune aromas are reduced. That theme continues onto the palate, which feels compacted. Flavors of black grapes, prune, blueberry and black pepper finish with a meaty note of beef jerky, raw tannins and a shortage of body. Very good but with flaws. | Gran Toqui | 89 | 30 | Cachapoal Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Casas del Toqui 2013 Gran Toqui Cabernet Sauvignon (Cachapoal Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Casas del Toqui |
| 44476 | 44475 | France | This wine is firm and structured. It also has fine black fruit and balanced acidity. Full bodied, fruity and backed by solid tannins. Drink from 2019. | 6ème Génération | 89 | 15 | Bordeaux | Côtes de Bordeaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château de Cranne 2015 6ème Génération (Côtes de Bordeaux) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château de Cranne |
| 44477 | 44476 | France | This wine's jammy black fruit aromas lead to a soft, full and ripe palate. Black plum flavors, rich tannins and layers of toast from wood aging signal both youth and solid, firm character. Drink from 2021. | | 89 | 28 | Bordeaux | Fronsac | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Hervé-Laroque 2015 Fronsac | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Hervé-Laroque |
| 44478 | 44477 | France | Fresh apple and honey aromas give this fruity wine a great start. With its acidity, spice, touch of honey and crisp white fruit, it's delicious, perfumed and ripe. A full-bodied wine that's a pleasure to drink now, with food. | | 89 | 17 | Southwest France | Jurançon Sec | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Jolys 2015 Jurançon Sec | Gros and Petit Manseng | Château Jolys |
| 44479 | 44478 | France | This perfumed wine is firm with tannins that gives a spicy character. It has a dry core, a juicy aftertaste and rich blackberry fruit that will certainly develop as it matures. Give it some time and drink from 2021. | | 89 | 8 | Bordeaux | Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Labrousse 2015 Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Labrousse |
| 44480 | 44479 | France | This dense wine is now beginning to mature. It has the bold black fruit of the vintage, which is overlaid by dark chocolate notes and some bitterness. Still firm, it will probably need to age. Drink from 2019. | | 89 | 30 | Bordeaux | Saint-Émilion | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Pailhas 2012 Saint-Émilion | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Pailhas |
| 44481 | 44480 | France | Big, bold tannins set this wine up with fine potential. It has structure and good concentration. Richly endowed with black fruit, it will age well. Drink from 2021. | Tradition | 89 | 18 | Bordeaux | Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Pillebois 2015 Tradition (Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Pillebois |
| 44482 | 44481 | France | This young wine with its edge of dry botrytis is just starting out. Apricot aromas are a sign of what is to come, as its fine balance between honey and fruit comes into play. Acidity keeps everything crisp. Drink from 2020. | | 89 | 24 | Bordeaux | Cadillac | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Tanesse 2015 Cadillac | Bordeaux-style White Blend | Château Tanesse |
| 44483 | 44482 | France | Apricot and peach aromas lead the way in this still-tight, mineral wine. Its richness is drawn up at this stage, showing crisp acidity as well as honey and pineapple flavors. It's likely to age well, so drink from 2019. | | 89 | 54 | Bordeaux | Sauternes | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Clos Dady 2014 Sauternes | Bordeaux-style White Blend | Clos Dady |
| 44484 | 44483 | US | Barrel aromas are up front, with notes of vanilla, dill and wood spice in front of dark fruit. The fruit flavors are plump and plush, with vanilla notes lingering on the finish. There are lots of good things going on here but the wood gets in the way—a shame as the fruit is impressive. | | 89 | 17 | Idaho | | | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Colter's Creek 2014 Syrah | Syrah | Colter's Creek |
| 44485 | 44484 | France | From 50 year old vines, this fruity wine is both crisp and clean and also full of warmer flavors. Citrus, pear and apricot notes all mingle in this delicious, concentrated wine. Drink now. | Cruet Vieille Vigne d'Idylle | 89 | 17 | France Other | Savoie | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine de l'Idylle 2016 Cruet Vieille Vigne d'Idylle Jacquère (Savoie) | Jacquère | Domaine de l'Idylle |
| 44486 | 44485 | US | Black cherries, cola, fennel and dill come together for a thick aromatic profile on this blend of Grenache, Syrah and Carignane. Pencil lead, blackberry preserves and black pepper show on the palate, which is rich but not particularly fruity, thanks to beef char and woody flavors. | Complicated | 88 | 20 | California | Central Coast | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Taken Wine Co. 2013 Complicated Red (Central Coast) | Red Blend | Taken Wine Co. |
| 44487 | 44486 | Italy | Restrained aromas of white flower, beeswax and a light whiff of Mediterranean herb lift out of the glass. The racy, linear palate is more expressive, offering juicy tangerine, Bartlett pear and a hint of mineral alongside tangy acidity. | Vigneto del Balluccio | 88 | 19 | Central Italy | Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Tenuta dell'Ugolino 2014 Vigneto del Balluccio (Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico) | Verdicchio | Tenuta dell'Ugolino |
| 44488 | 44487 | US | Strawberry and red currant complement deeper, more savory aspects of cedar and gun smoke in this thick, full-bodied and concentrated reserve-level wine, accented in bitter, black tea. | Reserve | 88 | 60 | California | Sonoma Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Kunde 2012 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Kunde |
| 44489 | 44488 | New Zealand | This wine is weightier than expected, with a broad, round, soft mouthfeel that delivers subtle notes of green fig and citrus. There's a hint of wet stone as well, which adds a bit of interest. | | 88 | 17 | Martinborough | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Lagoon Hill 2015 Sauvignon Blanc (Martinborough) | Sauvignon Blanc | Lagoon Hill |
| 44490 | 44489 | US | Peach skins, red apple and a touch of slate and iron show on the nose of this rose, which is light in the glass with a tan shade of pink. The flavors are quite light with red apple and nectarine skin, framed by a steely minerality. | | 88 | 25 | California | Ballard Canyon | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Larner 2015 Rosé (Ballard Canyon) | Rosé | Larner |