| 48991 | 48990 | US | A standout in the portfolio, this is a sleek, strong effort with tart purple fruits and mineral underpinnings. There's an ample whiff of smoke and a general earthiness around the tannins, with a hint of iron ore. The chalky finish is the only distraction. | Papa Joe's Private Stash | 89 | 25 | Oregon | Applegate Valley | Southern Oregon | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Plaisance Ranch 2013 Papa Joe's Private Stash Syrah (Applegate Valley) | Syrah | Plaisance Ranch |
| 48992 | 48991 | Portugal | The wine is smooth and creamy, its acidity just pointing up the ripe apple and pineapple fruit flavors. It does have a crisp citrus edge that just freshens the aftertaste. This is a wood-aged wine, the toast giving a light spice and nutmeg character. Drink this attractive wine now. | Prova Régia Reserva | 89 | 14 | Bucelas | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta da Romeira 2014 Prova Régia Reserva Arinto (Bucelas) | Arinto | Quinta da Romeira |
| 48993 | 48992 | Portugal | The wine has dark tannins and a firm structured texture. They act as a foil to the berry fruits and intense, young acidity. Dominated by Touriga Nacional and Aragonez, the wine has black fruits, juicy freshness and and an almost crisp aftertaste. It needs some time to fully integrate, so wait until 2017. | Tinto | 89 | 15 | Lisboa | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta de Sant'Ana 2013 Tinto Red (Lisboa) | Portuguese Red | Quinta de Sant'Ana |
| 48994 | 48993 | Italy | Alluring scents of orchard fruit, nut and lemon drop lead the nose on this blend of Pinot Bianco, Friulano and Malvasia. The bright palate shows chopped herb, yellow apple, herb and mineral alongside vibrant acidity. A hint of almond signals the finish. | Fosarin | 89 | 26 | Northeastern Italy | Collio | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Ronco dei Tassi 2014 Fosarin White (Collio) | White Blend | Ronco dei Tassi |
| 48995 | 48994 | Italy | White flower, Spanish Broom, chamomile, exotic fruit and a hint of hazelnut unfold in the glass. The linear, razor-sharp palate delivers Kaiser pear, citrus, sage and white almond while a salty mineral note closes the finish. | | 89 | 24 | Northeastern Italy | Collio | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Sturm 2014 Friulano (Collio) | Friulano | Sturm |
| 48996 | 48995 | Italy | Delicately perfumed, this offers aromas of yellow stone fruit, fig and a whiff of tomato vine. The bright, tangy palate delivers yellow peach, a hint of pineapple, chopped herb and mineral alongside crisp acidity. A salty note closes the finish. | | 89 | 28 | Northeastern Italy | Collio | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Subida di Monte 2014 Sauvignon (Collio) | Sauvignon | Subida di Monte |
| 48997 | 48996 | US | Olallieberries, strawberry blossoms, caramel, maple syrup and cola shows on the complex nose of this blend of 52% Grenache, 31% Syrah, 12% Mourvèdre and 5% Counoise. The palate shows concentrated boysenberry, tar and coffee flavors, proving more tart than the region's usually powerful Rhône bottlings, and a refreshing change of pace. | The Pick | 89 | 55 | California | Paso Robles Willow Creek District | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | TH 2013 The Pick Red (Paso Robles Willow Creek District) | Rhône-style Red Blend | TH |
| 48998 | 48997 | Argentina | Ripe blackberry and cola aromas comes across as foresty and nice as a whole. This saturated, dense Malbec shows brutish, choppy tannins along with flavors of blackberry, exotic spices and fig. The finish remains rough and turns hot. Drink through 2021. | AR Guentota Old Vine | 89 | 25 | Mendoza Province | Luján de Cuyo | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Belasco de Baquedano 2011 AR Guentota Old Vine Malbec (Luján de Cuyo) | Malbec | Belasco de Baquedano |
| 48999 | 48998 | Germany | Savory wisps of smoke and dusty minerals juxtapose exuberantly juicy, sweet yellow peach and nectarine flavors in this crystalline kabinett. Just off-dry on the palate, its refreshing, high-spirited style makes it an excellent apéritif. | Trittenheimer Apotheke Kabinett | 89 | 18 | Mosel | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Bollig-Lehnert 2014 Trittenheimer Apotheke Kabinett Riesling (Mosel) | Riesling | Bollig-Lehnert |
| 49000 | 48999 | US | Austere aromas of orchard blossoms ride over limestone and peach on the nose of this northern Michigan Riesling. There's breadth on the palate, giving way to ample stone-fruit flavors that are held in line against a backdrop of talc and lime. This is beautifully balanced, elegant and well integrated. | Arcturos Dry | 89 | 19 | Michigan | Old Mission Peninsula | | Alexander Peartree | | Black Star Farms 2013 Arcturos Dry Riesling (Old Mission Peninsula) | Riesling | Black Star Farms |
| 49001 | 49000 | US | As the top tier wine from this producer, this Pinot sees 10 months in new French oak which gives an inital char to the nose. With time in the glass this opens with notes of coffee-dusted red and black cherries. The medium-bodied palate is round and creamy in feel, with fuzzy, crushed-velvet tannins giving texture to the ripe cherry and racy currant flavors. A dusting of cocoa closes the finish. | Artisan Series | 89 | 60 | Michigan | Old Mission Peninsula | | Alexander Peartree | | Brys 2012 Artisan Series Pinot Noir (Old Mission Peninsula) | Pinot Noir | Brys |
| 49002 | 49001 | Italy | This radiant white opens with scents of stone fruit, blackcurrant, crushed herb and cut grass while the vibrant palate doles out honeydew melon, white peach, mineral and a hint of sage. Crisp acidity leaves a clean, tangy finish. | Kofl | 89 | 32 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Cantina Cortaccia 2014 Kofl Sauvignon (Alto Adige) | Sauvignon | Cantina Cortaccia |
| 49003 | 49002 | Italy | Tomato vine, elderflower, cut grass and tropical fruit aromas lead the nose on this vibrant wine. The savory palate offers honeydew melon, peach, grapefruit and flinty mineral while zesty acidity gives it a tangy finish. | Mock | 89 | 25 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Cantina Produttori Bolzano 2014 Mock Sauvignon (Alto Adige) | Sauvignon | Cantina Produttori Bolzano |
| 49004 | 49003 | Portugal | This field blend is produced from old vines. It is rich and smooth with touches with spicy wood. The wood is showing strongly, perhaps not leaving enough room for fruit, however, that could improve as the wine ages more. Wait until 2017. | O Fugitivo Garrafeira Branco | 89 | 34 | Dão | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Casa da Passarella 2013 O Fugitivo Garrafeira Branco White (Dão) | Portuguese White | Casa da Passarella |
| 49005 | 49004 | Italy | This offers fresh aromas of citrus, orchard fruit and mango. On the bright, linear palate, vibrant acidity underscores grapefruit, Kaiser pear and green apple. A mineral note closes the tangy finish. | Lahm | 89 | 21 | Northeastern Italy | Vigneti delle Dolomiti | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Castelfeder 2014 Lahm Kerner (Vigneti delle Dolomiti) | Kerner | Castelfeder |
| 49006 | 49005 | Italy | Fragrant and linear, this has delicate scents of white spring flower and green apple while the bright palate offers white peach, pear and lemon peel. A light mineral note adds interest while zesty acidity gives it a tangy finish. | Turian | 89 | 25 | Northeastern Italy | Friuli Colli Orientali | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Collavini 2014 Turian Ribolla Gialla (Friuli Colli Orientali) | Ribolla Gialla | Collavini |
| 49007 | 49006 | France | Very aromatic, gentle, almost floral notes of Cox's Orange Pippin appear with the first whiff. They get their full due on the off-dry palate which boosts the fruit flavors and paints them in a golden light. There is grip and backbone and ample fruit. Drink while the fruit is at its height: 2016–2018. Finishes off dry. | Schoenenbourg Grand Cru | 89 | 35 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Domaine de la Tour Blanche 2012 Schoenenbourg Grand Cru Riesling (Alsace) | Riesling | Domaine de la Tour Blanche |
| 49008 | 49007 | France | There is an almost tropical touch to the apple and lemon fruit: this is almost like vanilla-spiced apple tart with lemon zest. Very appetizing with that unusual vanilla-edge and more of that tropical lychee. Overall, this is balanced and very fruit-driven. | Steinert Grand Cru | 89 | 32 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Domaine Moltès 2014 Steinert Grand Cru Riesling (Alsace) | Riesling | Domaine Moltès |
| 49009 | 49008 | Italy | Lightly perfumed with hawthorn flower and orchard fruit aromas, this linear white offers flavors of green apple, lime and tangerine zest. Crisp acidity supports the palate while a mineral note closes the tangy finish. | | 89 | 17 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Erste Neue 2014 Pinot Grigio (Alto Adige) | Pinot Grigio | Erste Neue |
| 49010 | 49009 | US | Light and vivacious on the nose, this offers lime blossoms, Anjou pear skins and sharp white jasmine flowers. The aromas settle into a salted peach-candy character. Tonic, lime blossoms and lime-zest flavors show on the palate, quite bright and nearly tropical. | Block UU Bien Nacido Vineyard | 89 | 32 | California | Santa Maria Valley | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Foxen 2014 Block UU Bien Nacido Vineyard Chardonnay (Santa Maria Valley) | Chardonnay | Foxen |
| 49011 | 49010 | Italy | Made with Chardonnay, Ribolla Gialla and Sauvignon, this opens with aromas of beeswax, acacia flower and yellow apple. The bright palate offers peach, pear, nectarine zest and mineral alongside vibrant acidity. It's racy but balanced. | Bràtinis | 89 | 24 | Northeastern Italy | Collio | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Gradis'ciutta 2014 Bràtinis White (Collio) | White Blend | Gradis'ciutta |
| 49012 | 49011 | Australia | This medium-bodied Cabernet offers a balanced blend of earth and mixed berries. Some dusty tannins are present, but come across as fine in texture, suitably framing the long, crisp finish. Drink now–2020. | Mountain Estate | 89 | 14 | New South Wales | New South Wales | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Inkberry 2013 Mountain Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (New South Wales) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Inkberry |
| 49013 | 49012 | Spain | Modest plum and cherry aromas come with a touch of yeast and bread. This is crisp on the palate, and perfectly clean. Toasty influences can be found on raspberry and red-plum flavors, while this is direct, fresh and easy on the finish. | Rosado Brut | 89 | 19 | Catalonia | Cava | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Mont Marçal 2012 Rosado Brut Trepat (Cava) | Trepat | Mont Marçal |
| 49014 | 49013 | South Africa | A blend of 48% Viognier, 41% Chenin Blanc and 11% Grenache Blanc, this medium-weight wine offers ripe fruit aromas and flavors of Anjou pear, peach and orange rind that are complemented by notes of fennel, mentholated fynbos and ginger. Medium acidity cuts through the rich mouthfeel, with a lasting kiss of toasted spice on the close. Drink now. | The Wolftrap Viognier-Chenin Blanc-Grenache Blanc | 89 | 12 | Western Cape | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Boekenhoutskloof 2014 The Wolftrap Viognier-Chenin Blanc-Grenache Blanc White (Western Cape) | White Blend | Boekenhoutskloof |
| 49015 | 49014 | US | A to Z is giving other volume Pinot Gris producers a run for top gun with this superb value. Pear, quince and satsuma-orange flavors come together in a sappy, luscious wine that carries on delightfully through a rich, clean finish. | | 89 | 14 | Oregon | Oregon | Oregon Other | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | A to Z 2014 Pinot Gris (Oregon) | Pinot Gris | A to Z |
| 49016 | 49015 | US | Abacela makes up to four different Tempranillos in a given vintage, this being the entry-level bottle. And a fine introduction it is, with vivid red and black berries, a dusting of sweet spices, a gentle whiff of tanned leather, chalk and ample tannins. Aged in both French and American oak, 15% new, it is drinking quite nicely already. | Fiesta | 89 | 23 | Oregon | Umpqua Valley | Southern Oregon | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Abacela 2013 Fiesta Tempranillo (Umpqua Valley) | Tempranillo | Abacela |
| 49017 | 49016 | US | This 15th edition of this nonvintage blend, sourced entirely from estate grapes (principally Tempranillo), is a sure-fire palate pleaser. Fresh and youthful, it's bursting with plush boysenberries, loganberries and blackberries, annotated with a streak of coffee and cacao. | Vintner's Blend #15 | 89 | 18 | Oregon | Umpqua Valley | Southern Oregon | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Abacela NV Vintner's Blend #15 Red (Umpqua Valley) | Red Blend | Abacela |
| 49018 | 49017 | Portugal | Petit Verdot is known for its color, and this wine is dark purple, almost black. The tannins are also pretty prominent, although they are balanced by a freshness from black currant fruits and a fine, mineral structure. There is a touch of pepper and spice at the end. Drink from 2018. | | 89 | 19 | Lisboa | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Adega Mãe 2012 Petit Verdot (Lisboa) | Petit Verdot | Adega Mãe |
| 49019 | 49018 | Italy | This vibrant white offers aromas suggesting elderflower, chopped herb, citrus and a whiff of tomato leaf. On the tangy palate, zesty acidity underscores grapefruit, apricot and nectarine zest while a flinty note seals the crisp finish. | Andrius | 89 | 51 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Andriano 2014 Andrius Sauvignon (Alto Adige) | Sauvignon | Andriano |
| 49020 | 49019 | France | From the smallest of the Beaujolais crus, this wine is structured, layering tannins with black fruits and acidity. It is a wine to age at least for a couple of years. Drink from 2018. | | 87 | 20 | Beaujolais | Chénas | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Henry Fessy 2015 Chénas | Gamay | Henry Fessy |