| 46651 | 46650 | US | HIgh-toned red berry and pomegranate highlight this wine made from 93% Merlot and 7% Cabernet Sauvignon. Time spent in both French and American oak is perceptible but not obtrusive, with the finish slight in cherry and vanilla. | | 85 | 23 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Cambridge California 2012 Meritage (Napa Valley) | Meritage | Cambridge California |
| 46652 | 46651 | France | This wine is outrageously perfumed. That's all there is, apart from a dry edge that stops the wine from totally tipping over into decadence. | | 85 | 12 | Alsace | Alsace | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Cave de Hunawihr 2013 Gewurztraminer (Alsace) | Gewürztraminer | Cave de Hunawihr |
| 46653 | 46652 | France | This ripe and round wine offers good balance between lychee spiciness and acidity. It is warm and soft, approachable now with its smooth texture and fresh aftertaste. | Tradition | 85 | 25 | Alsace | Alsace | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Cave de Turckheim 2013 Tradition Gewurztraminer (Alsace) | Gewürztraminer | Cave de Turckheim |
| 46654 | 46653 | US | The blend is 40% Syrah and 20% each Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese. It's difficult to find a focus here. Scents of breakfast tea and a lingering sour-candy fruit flavor are dominant, with fairly astringent tannins closing it down. Drink up. | Rancher's | 85 | 20 | Oregon | Columbia Valley (OR) | Oregon Other | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Copper Belt 2011 Rancher's Red (Columbia Valley (OR)) | Red Blend | Copper Belt |
| 46655 | 46654 | US | With a weaker nose compared to other Zins, this offers faint hints of pressed strawberries and black olives. It's also light and watery on the palate, which makes for easy although not very distinctive drinking, with flavors of cranberry and plums more prevalent. | Estate | 85 | 42 | California | Santa Ynez Valley | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Coquelicot 2011 Estate Sangiovese (Santa Ynez Valley) | Sangiovese | Coquelicot |
| 46656 | 46655 | France | While the alcohol says rich, the wine is in fact fresh and fruity. It's medium dry, although with a drier character from the spice and smokiness. It's ready to drink. | Tradition | 85 | 27 | Alsace | Alsace | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Schoffit 2013 Tradition Pinot Gris (Alsace) | Pinot Gris | Domaine Schoffit |
| 46657 | 46656 | France | Limestone vineyards around Eguisheim give this wine its crisp, mineral character. It's fruity while on the dry side, dominated by apple and spiced pear cut with youthful fresh acidity. It will be ready to drink soon; wait for summer 2015. | | 85 | 17 | Alsace | Alsace | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Zinck 2013 Pinot Gris (Alsace) | Pinot Gris | Domaine Zinck |
| 46658 | 46657 | France | This is a rich, full in the mouth wine. It has some crisp citrus acidity although the main flavors are of ripe lychees and pineapple that are both tinged with spice. It's ready to drink. | Réserve | 85 | 21 | Alsace | Alsace | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Dopff Au Moulin 2013 Réserve Pinot Gris (Alsace) | Pinot Gris | Dopff Au Moulin |
| 46659 | 46658 | Italy | This simple wine offers aromas of citrus, dried chamomile and a whiff of hay. The easy palate offers nectarine and lemon zest alongside brisk acidity. | Baglio del Sole | 85 | 12 | Sicily & Sardinia | Sicilia | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Feudi del Pisciotto 2013 Baglio del Sole White (Sicilia) | White Blend | Feudi del Pisciotto |
| 46660 | 46659 | Italy | A 50-50 blend of Insolia and Catarratto, this offers pretty aromas of white and yellow spring flowers. The fresh, informal palate delivers citrus peel and raw white peach alongside zesty acidity. | Chara | 85 | 16 | Sicily & Sardinia | Terre Siciliane | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Feudo Disisa 2013 Chara White (Terre Siciliane) | White Blend | Feudo Disisa |
| 46661 | 46660 | Argentina | Dusty orange and nectarine aromas are nice but highly regular. This feels round, easy and melony, while flavors of honeydew and pear are mellow and finish soft. It's friendly and quaffable. | Reserve | 85 | 17 | Mendoza Province | Tupungato | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Finca Sophenia 2014 Reserve Chardonnay (Tupungato) | Chardonnay | Finca Sophenia |
| 46662 | 46661 | Spain | Full, chunky aromas of banana, vanilla and yeasty lees set up a plump, somewhat flabby palate. Flavors of citrus pith, papaya and melon end pithy and slightly bitter, with modest acidity. Drink immediately. | | 85 | 12 | Spain Other | Spain | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Loca 2013 Verdejo (Spain) | Verdejo | Loca |
| 46663 | 46662 | Spain | Aromas of lemon chiffon, white flowers, lychee and lime are forward and attractive. A zesty, citric feel accompanies refreshing tangerine, nectarine and lime flavors. Tangy and edgy on the finish, this blend of Muscat and Chardonnay is snappy from front to back. | Muscat-Chardonnay | 85 | 8 | Northern Spain | Campo de Borja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Los Dos 2013 Muscat-Chardonnay White (Campo de Borja) | White Blend | Los Dos |
| 46664 | 46663 | Argentina | Gritty, muddled dark-fruit aromas come with burnt overtones. This has a hard, grinding palate along with roasted blackberry and raisin flavors. A minty character and hard tannins drive the finish. | Reserva | 85 | 19 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Terrazas de Los Andes 2011 Reserva Malbec (Mendoza) | Malbec | Terrazas de Los Andes |
| 46665 | 46664 | US | Red apple aromas are slightly overripe in nature, with citrus zest adding verve. The light-bodied palate is zippy and brisk, offering a fresh-pressed apple flavor. | | 85 | 16 | Virginia | Monticello | | Alexander Peartree | | Trump 2013 Chardonnay (Monticello) | Chardonnay | Trump |
| 46666 | 46665 | France | This wine is all rich candy and spiced cake flavors. It's soft, full of creamed pear, baked apple with nutmeg and only the lightest hint of acidity. Drink now. | | 85 | 25 | Alsace | Alsace | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Henri Schoenheitz 2012 Gewurztraminer (Alsace) | Gewürztraminer | Henri Schoenheitz |
| 46667 | 46666 | Portugal | Syrah performs well in the hot, dry climate of Alentejo. This is a perfumed wine, richly tannic although the tannins are cushioned by the red fruits, spice and fresh acidity. It is ready to drink now. | Ciconia | 85 | 10 | Alentejano | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Herdade de São Miguel 2013 Ciconia Syrah (Alentejano) | Syrah | Herdade de São Miguel |
| 46668 | 46667 | France | This rounded wine has spice, lychee and pineapple flavors. It is light, bright and fruity with a pepper aftertaste, and is ready to drink. | | 85 | 18 | Alsace | Alsace | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Joseph Fritsch 2013 Pinot Gris (Alsace) | Pinot Gris | Joseph Fritsch |
| 46669 | 46668 | Italy | Aromas of chamomile and citrus zest waft from the glass. The palate is rather lean but offers nectarine and pineapple alongside crisp acidity that gives it a clean finish. | Il Giglio | 85 | 10 | Sicily & Sardinia | Sicilia | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Masseria del Feudo 2013 Il Giglio Inzolia (Sicilia) | Inzolia | Masseria del Feudo |
| 46670 | 46669 | US | Intended as a take on Rioja, this is noticeably volatile, dusty and loaded with chocolaty barrel flavors. Cocoa and raspberry are in the mix, but it's chocolate that runs away with the finish. | Merrill-Monserrat | 85 | 29 | Oregon | Oregon | Oregon Other | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Merrill Cellars 2012 Merrill-Monserrat Tempranillo (Oregon) | Tempranillo | Merrill Cellars |
| 46671 | 46670 | US | Black fruit aromas show over toasted vanilla and green peppercorn notes. The palate boasts tart berries contrasted by grainy tannins that linger on the slightly bitter finish. | Riserva | 85 | 29 | North Carolina | Swan Creek | | Alexander Peartree | | Raffaldini 2012 Riserva Montepulciano (Swan Creek) | Montepulciano | Raffaldini |
| 46672 | 46671 | Italy | Made with organically farmed grapes, this rustic wine opens with funky aromas of game, wet animal fur, scorched earth, overripe berry and a whiff of barnyard. These carry over to the palate along with underbrush, licorice, and toasted almond notes but not much fruit. Tried twice with identical notes. | Valle Galfina Rosso | 85 | 19 | Sicily & Sardinia | Etna | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Scilio 2012 Valle Galfina Rosso (Etna) | Nerello Mascalese | Scilio |
| 46673 | 46672 | Argentina | Aromas of cedar, juniper, graphite and blackberry are woody and full but fail to announce fairly the choppy astringency the palate brings. Herbal blueberry, pie cherry and mint flavors end with tangy, tart, borderline sourness on the finish. | Gran Tonel 137 | 85 | 29 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bodega Toneles 2010 Gran Tonel 137 Malbec (Mendoza) | Malbec | Bodega Toneles |
| 46674 | 46673 | France | This is a soft, medium-dry wine, layered with fresh fruits, touches of tropical flavors and good acidity, a reflection of the vintage. It's a bright wine, lightly textured and ready to drink from the end of 2015. | Cuvée Emile Willm | 85 | 17 | Alsace | Alsace | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Willm 2013 Cuvée Emile Willm Pinot Gris (Alsace) | Pinot Gris | Willm |
| 46675 | 46674 | Portugal | Fruity and soft, this appealing wine is ready to drink. Lemon juice and lime zest give freshness along with bright acidity and a light sense of mineral texture. | Dine with me Tonight | 85 | 18 | Tejo | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Wine with Spirit 2013 Dine with me Tonight White (Tejo) | Portuguese White | Wine with Spirit |
| 46676 | 46675 | US | Focused aromas of blackberry, elderberry and black currant show on the nose of this blend of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Syrah and 4% Cabernet Franc, which also offers hints of leather, nettle and caramel on the nose. It's lively on the palate, with black raspberry, rose petals and violets, framed by a vibrant acidity and worthy structure. | P1 | 93 | 48 | California | Santa Barbara County | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Jamie Slone Wines 2013 P1 Red (Santa Barbara County) | Red Blend | Jamie Slone Wines |
| 46677 | 46676 | Argentina | Dense, lush aromas of coffee, blackberry and turned earth give way to notes aged Gouda cheese. The jammy palate is packed with a mix of blackberry, plum and cassis flavors that blend together. A compact, grapy finish shows no hard edges, gaps or breaks. Drink through 2022. | Black Tears | 93 | 65 | Mendoza Province | Uco Valley | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Tapiz 2012 Black Tears Malbec (Uco Valley) | Malbec | Tapiz |
| 46678 | 46677 | US | Winderlea is the most limited and most expensive of the winery's single vineyard series. This vintage remains tight and compact—a youthful purple in color, with fruit flavors of plum and sour cherry. Subtle layers unfold as it breathes, adding citrus peel, minerality and a touch of malt as well. | Winderlea Vineyard | 93 | 95 | Oregon | Dundee Hills | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Adelsheim 2014 Winderlea Vineyard Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills) | Pinot Noir | Adelsheim |
| 46679 | 46678 | Argentina | Hedonistic berry, raisin and fig flavors are complete. While this is tight and tough on the palate, it's solid as a boulder in terms of structure and balance. A ripe mix of black-fruit and mocha flavors finishes with all the power one could ask for. Drink this Bordeaux blend through 2027. | Aduentus Classic | 93 | 28 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Antigal 2010 Aduentus Classic Red (Mendoza) | Red Blend | Antigal |
| 46680 | 46679 | US | Broad aromas of black cherry and black-tea spice make for a dark and full nose, which is enhanced by strong soil components of turned loam and gravel. Dark boysenberry and tart plum skins show on the palate along with more tea spice, making for a very full sipping experience. | Rosella's Vineyard | 93 | 65 | California | Santa Lucia Highlands | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Bernardus 2015 Rosella's Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands) | Pinot Noir | Bernardus |