| 46921 | 46920 | Germany | Perfumed sprays of fresh green florals and crushed minerals lift this elegant off-dry Riesling. The palate is delicate and sprightly, full of zesty gooseberry and green plum flavors. An undertone of bramble lends a savoriness that lingers through the finish. Drink now through 2020. | Johannisberg S Kabinett Feinherb | 89 | | Rheingau | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Johannishof 2015 Johannisberg S Kabinett Feinherb Riesling (Rheingau) | Riesling | Johannishof |
| 46922 | 46921 | Spain | Toasty melon and peach aromas are oaky but elegant, sort of like nice Burgundy. A round balanced palate definitely suggests quality Chardonnay, but this is 95% Viura and the rest Malvasia. Oak and spice flavors render white-fruit notes secondary, and the finish is more of the same. Drink through 2020. | Fermentado en Barrica | 89 | 17 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Valserrano 2015 Fermentado en Barrica White (Rioja) | White Blend | Valserrano |
| 46923 | 46922 | Spain | Plum and blueberry aromas display a hint of desert herbs. A full dense palate is jammy in feel, while blackberry and prune flavors come with herbal savory notes. A mix of toasty oak and prune-like flavors on the finish leave a lasting impression of maximum ripeness. Drink through 2021. | Sein | 89 | 45 | Levante | Alicante | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Vinessens 2013 Sein Monastrell-Syrah (Alicante) | Monastrell-Syrah | Vinessens |
| 46924 | 46923 | Australia | A terrific value, this offers a surprising amount of varietal character for the price. Ripe apricot and nectarine elements give a weighty impression on the palate, while grapefruit prolongs the warm, round finish. Drink now. | The Y Series | 89 | 13 | South Australia | South Australia | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Yalumba 2015 The Y Series Viognier (South Australia) | Viognier | Yalumba |
| 46925 | 46924 | Argentina | Ripe loamy black-fruit aromas are attractive on their own and benefit from an elegant note of balsam wood. Energetic and balanced in feel, this Malbec tastes of savory meaty black fruits. A toasty lightly oaked finish offers a shot of chocolate and a milder hit of coconut. Drink through 2020. | Chento | 89 | 24 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bodega Cuarto Dominio 2014 Chento Malbec (Mendoza) | Malbec | Bodega Cuarto Dominio |
| 46926 | 46925 | Argentina | Tarry blackberry aromas are piercing and a bit gritty. This feels ripe, plush and balanced, with blackberry, spice and herbal flavors. A moderate note of heat rises to the surface of a finish with herbal blackberry flavors. | Punto Final Reserva | 89 | 21 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bodega Renacer 2014 Punto Final Reserva Malbec (Mendoza) | Malbec | Bodega Renacer |
| 46927 | 46926 | Germany | Fresh, cutting cassis and cranberry acidity lend vitality to this bright, perky Spätburgunder. The palate boasts crisp, primary black chery and berry flavors marked by a pleasant touch of nuttiness. Fine-grained tannins are easy and approachable on the finish. Drink now through 2021. | Casteller Reitsteig | 89 | | Franken | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Castell 2014 Casteller Reitsteig Spätburgunder (Franken) | Spätburgunder | Castell |
| 46928 | 46927 | Argentina | Brambly aromas of leather, mint and berries lead to a fresh, fruity, pulpy palate with a jammy feel. Lightly herbal berry, plum and spice flavors finish with a touch of minty green. | | 88 | 16 | Other | Argentina | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Aguijón De Abeja 2015 Malbec (Argentina) | Malbec | Aguijón De Abeja |
| 46929 | 46928 | Spain | Leafy herbal saucy aromas of plum and currant come with hints of tobacco and café mocha. This blend of Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Tempranillo has a Bordeaux-like flavor profile complete with leafy plum and herbal spice notes. On the finish, this holds onto its herbal character. | VA | 88 | 19 | Central Spain | Vino de la Tierra de Castilla | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Aljibes 2011 VA Red (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla) | Red Blend | Aljibes |
| 46930 | 46929 | Spain | A crisp combination of mineral notes, citrus aromas and citrus peel lead to a juicy medium-bodied palate. Lime and apple flavors are slightly briny, while this is dry, pithy and true to the Garnacha Blanca variety on the finish. | Ilercavònia | 88 | 17 | Catalonia | Terra Alta | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Altavins 2015 Ilercavònia Grenache Blanc (Terra Alta) | Grenache Blanc | Altavins |
| 46931 | 46930 | US | This big, full-bodied wine is unabashedly bold and brassy, from the aromas of toasted oak to the buttery flavors and vanilla finish. While dry, it has a rich texture and the near-sweetness of ripe varietal flavors. | Estate Bottled | 88 | 12 | California | Dunnigan Hills | Central Valley | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Black's Station 2015 Estate Bottled Chardonnay (Dunnigan Hills) | Chardonnay | Black's Station |
| 46932 | 46931 | Germany | Pristine grapefruit and lemon are cloaked in savory notes of crushed mineral, pollen and fennel in this light-bodied Riesling. Off-dry and spry in style, it's lifted by a racy crush of lemon-lime acidity on the finish. | | 88 | 12 | Mosel | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Carl Graff 2015 Riesling (Mosel) | Riesling | Carl Graff |
| 46933 | 46932 | Italy | This shows more oak-driven sensations than you would expect from a wine aged in large casks, opening with aromas of oak, coconut, vanilla and an underpinning of ripe dark berry. The firm palate offers dried black cherry, espresso, chopped sage and licorice alongside rather austere, close-grained tannins. | Balsina | 88 | 47 | Piedmont | Ghemme | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Ioppa 2011 Balsina (Ghemme) | Red Blend | Ioppa |
| 46934 | 46933 | Germany | Spine tingling grapefruit acidity adds edge to this otherwise plump, juicy semi-dry Riesling. Sunny yellow plum and tangerine flavors are sunny but fresh, wrapping up briskly on the finish. Drink now through 2019. | Kabinett | 88 | 13 | Mosel | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Karl Kaspar 2015 Kabinett Riesling (Mosel) | Riesling | Karl Kaspar |
| 46935 | 46934 | Australia | This light- to medium-bodied sparkler is a blend of 77% Chardonnay and 23% Pinot Noir. It's from an area not known for bubbles, but makes for a crisp, refreshing drink. Toasty notes blend easily with modest citrus, finishing almost dry. | Vera's Cuvée Méthode Traditionnelle | 88 | 25 | Western Australia | Western Australia | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Mad Fish NV Vera's Cuvée Méthode Traditionnelle Sparkling (Western Australia) | Sparkling Blend | Mad Fish |
| 46936 | 46935 | Italy | The shy nose offers subdued aromas recalling aromatic herb, underbrush and a balsamic note of camphor. The palate is rather lean, showing dried sour cherry, anise and mint alongside mouth-drying but not very persistent tannins. Drink through 2020. | Scarrone Vigna Madorlo | 88 | 75 | Piedmont | Barolo | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Giacosa Fratelli 2012 Scarrone Vigna Madorlo (Barolo) | Nebbiolo | Giacosa Fratelli |
| 46937 | 46936 | Argentina | Dusty floral plum flavors are fresh, not over-extracted. Solid but regular on the palate, this tastes of oaky spicy dried cherry and plum along with tobacco. Latent acidity and grabby tannins make the finish abrasive. | | 88 | 16 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Valentin Bianchi 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Valentin Bianchi |
| 46938 | 46937 | Australia | More restrained than the slightly fuller 2013, this Semillon is a bit quiet on the nose, but shows toasted hazelnut, white peach and melon notes on the palate. Give it another few month to smooth out the rough patches on the finish, but plan to drink up by the end of 2018. | Woodcutter's | 88 | 19 | South Australia | Barossa Valley | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Torbreck 2014 Woodcutter's Semillon (Barossa Valley) | Sémillon | Torbreck |
| 46939 | 46938 | Portugal | With a blend that includes the Encruzado grape better known in the Dão region, this is a full-bodied, wood-aged wine. The acidity contrasts with the toast and ripe yellow and citrus fruits. Drink this wine from late 2017. | Reserva | 88 | | Lisboa | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Casa Santos Lima 2015 Reserva White (Lisboa) | Portuguese White | Casa Santos Lima |
| 46940 | 46939 | US | Aromas of yellow apple, Bosc pear and melon lead to a textured, flavorful palate and a finish that lingers. It's a spot-on example of the variety and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. | | 88 | 12 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Charles & Charles 2015 Chardonnay (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Chardonnay | Charles & Charles |
| 46941 | 46940 | US | The aromas of blue fruit and herb seem light considering the warmth of the vintage. The palate brings a mouthful of fruit flavors, bringing a pleasing sense of freshness. It all seems a bit dialed back. | Boom Boom! | 88 | 12 | Washington | Washington | Washington Other | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Charles Smith 2014 Boom Boom! Syrah (Washington) | Syrah | Charles Smith |
| 46942 | 46941 | France | As with several wines from Bourg, this has Malbec (20%) in the blend, a continuation of a long tradition. It adds maybe some extra tannins to this firm wine that is the chateau's top wine. Solid and dense, it is still maturing with black fruits and crisp acidity still right up front. Drink from 2018. | Cuvée Prestige | 88 | 13 | Bordeaux | Côtes de Bourg | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château de Genibon 2014 Cuvée Prestige (Côtes de Bourg) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château de Genibon |
| 46943 | 46942 | France | A selection from the oldest vines on the estate, this is a firm, ripe and concentrated fruity wine. Red cherries dominate the wine, lifted by the crisp edge of acidity. The wine is ready to drink. | Vieilles Vignes | 88 | 25 | Beaujolais | Chiroubles | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château de Javernand 2014 Vieilles Vignes (Chiroubles) | Gamay | Château de Javernand |
| 46944 | 46943 | France | Named after the winemaker, Amélie Durand, this wood-aged wine is spicy and toasty without losing sight of the fruit. It has ripe blackberry fruit and acidity that will come to dominate the wood-aging flavors over the next few months. Drink from late 2017. | Cuvée Amélie | 88 | 25 | Bordeaux | Graves | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Doms 2012 Cuvée Amélie (Graves) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Doms |
| 46945 | 46944 | France | Showing considerable new wood flavors, this is more vanilla and mint than fruit. That said, it does have the potential to bring out more of the black currant fruit of the vintage. As its juicy acidity softens, it will be ready to drink from 2018. | | 88 | 18 | Bordeaux | Haut-Médoc | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château du Moulin Rouge 2014 Haut-Médoc | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château du Moulin Rouge |
| 46946 | 46945 | France | Strong wood aging and toasty flavors dominate this wine. They give a hard extracted edge which takes away from the black-currant fruitiness. While this will soften, the fruit in this vintage should have been allowed more expression. Drink the wine from 2020. | | 88 | 42 | Bordeaux | Margaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Mongravey 2014 Margaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Mongravey |
| 46947 | 46946 | France | This is the second wine from Siaurac, generous and ripely fruity. It is packed with juicy blackberries, acidity and an open, generous character. With its fruit and soft tannins it needs no aging. Drink now. | Baronne de Siaurac | 88 | 17 | Bordeaux | Lalande de Pomerol | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Siaurac 2013 Baronne de Siaurac (Lalande de Pomerol) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Siaurac |
| 46948 | 46947 | France | There are strong elements of the wood aging in this structured wine. That gives it a dry character that still dominates the red fruits. It needs to develop. While it will always have a dry character, look for the fruit to shine with its berry flavors and acidity. Wait to drink until 2018. | Monfort Bellevue | 88 | 17 | Bordeaux | Médoc | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Cheval Quancard 2014 Monfort Bellevue (Médoc) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Cheval Quancard |
| 46949 | 46948 | France | This is a soft, fruity wine with comfortable tannins and bold black fruits. It is smoothly textured with just a hint of dryness. Now maturing well, this attractive wine should be ready from 2017. | | 88 | | Bordeaux | Bordeaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Clarendelle 2012 Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Clarendelle |
| 46950 | 46949 | Italy | This has jammy aromas of strawberry and raspberry that would work well at cocktail hour. The palate is lean. | Alhambra | 85 | 12 | Sicily & Sardinia | Sicilia | | | | Principi di Spadafora 2010 Alhambra Nero d'Avola (Sicilia) | Nero d'Avola | Principi di Spadafora |