| 53074 | 53073 | Chile | Floral red-berry aromas show well. This is zesty and energetic on the tongue, with oaky flavors of raspberry and cherry. This is from a warm year, so it has some sweetness to go with fuel-worthy acidity. Just 160 cases made. | Alazan | 89 | 32 | Casablanca Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Kingston Family 2012 Alazan Pinot Noir (Casablanca Valley) | Pinot Noir | Kingston Family |
| 53075 | 53074 | US | With fruit hailing mostly from Sonoma (83%), this Overlook also sources from Monterey (11%) and Santa Barbara counties (6%) to craft a barrel-influenced wine that's intense in caramel, lemon and vanilla sugar, rich yet balanced. | Overlook | 89 | 23 | California | Sonoma County-Monterey County-Santa Barbara County | California Other | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Landmark 2012 Overlook Chardonnay (Sonoma County-Monterey County-Santa Barbara County) | Chardonnay | Landmark |
| 53076 | 53075 | Italy | Medium-bodied, this delivers sensations of mature black plum, blue flower and sweet baking spices. The juicy fruit is supported by lithe tannins and just enough fresh acidity. Enjoy throughout 2015. | | 89 | 20 | Tuscany | Rosso di Montepulciano | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Le Bèrne 2012 Rosso di Montepulciano | Sangiovese | Le Bèrne |
| 53077 | 53076 | France | While this may not be the strongest Clos de Sixte the Jaume family has made, it's still a very good effort. The red fruit aromas and flavors seem slightly confectionary, but carry enough pie-cherry flavors to see them through, backed by hints of dark chocolate. The tannins are supple, turning to a cocoa-powder texture on the crisp finish. Drink now–2018. | Domaine du Clos de Sixte | 89 | 30 | Rhône Valley | Lirac | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Alain Jaume et Fils 2011 Domaine du Clos de Sixte Red (Lirac) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Alain Jaume et Fils |
| 53078 | 53077 | Austria | At first, this displays an almost grassy freshness, then fine bubbles bring out a certain savouriness on the palate that would work incredibly well with seafood, tempura or any number of lighter foods. If you are planning a dinner around sparkling wine, put this one on your list. The dry but rich and spicy finish call out for food. | Brut | 89 | 22 | Österreichischer Sekt | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Bründlmayer 2010 Brut Sparkling (Österreichischer Sekt) | Sparkling Blend | Bründlmayer |
| 53079 | 53078 | Italy | Medium-bodied, this opens with a fragrance of crushed wild flowers, woodland berries, pine forest and a whiff of leather. The savory palate delivers dark cherry, raspberry, mocha and sweet baking spices alongside brawny but round tannins. Drink soon. | | 89 | 19 | Tuscany | Rosso di Montalcino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Campogiovanni 2012 Rosso di Montalcino | Sangiovese | Campogiovanni |
| 53080 | 53079 | Italy | Dense and savory, this brings together sensations of ripe wild cherry, black raspberry, crushed strawberry, blue flower, cinnamon and white pepper. It's round, soft and ready; enjoy now for the juicy fruit flavors. | | 89 | 35 | Tuscany | Rosso di Montalcino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Canalicchio Franco Pacenti 2012 Rosso di Montalcino | Sangiovese | Canalicchio Franco Pacenti |
| 53081 | 53080 | Chile | Herbal, green-leaning aromas of red berry fruits and coffee grinds come in front of a tight, restricted, rubbery feeling palate. Flavors of red plum, herbs, spice and olive finish with green-tobacco notes and raw tannins. Drink this blend of Cab Sauvignon, Carmenère, Malbec and Cab Franc through 2020. | D | 89 | 90 | Maule Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Casa Donoso 2011 D Red (Maule Valley) | Red Blend | Casa Donoso |
| 53082 | 53081 | France | Big ripe, fruity aromas promise a powerful wine. It does have weight, but it also offers fruity elegance that's borne up by firm tannins. With this good balance, it will age well, its black fruits bursting with attractive acidity. | Ancestral | 89 | 23 | Southwest France | Cahors | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Armandière 2012 Ancestral Malbec (Cahors) | Malbec | Château Armandière |
| 53083 | 53082 | France | This is an attractive, fruit-driven Syrah at an approachable price. Violets and pepper mark the blueberry-scented nose, while the flavors bit up darker notes of blackberry and licorice on the finish. Drink this medium-bodied wine over the next few years. | 1753 | 89 | 15 | Rhône Valley | Costières de Nîmes | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Château de Campuget 2011 1753 Syrah (Costières de Nîmes) | Syrah | Château de Campuget |
| 53084 | 53083 | Spain | Earthy, roasted berry aromas are matched by tobacco, cedar and rooty notes. This feels chunky and tomatoey. Flavors of earthy, stewed berry fruits are mature and carry a stalky accent. The finish is medium-long and peppery, with a fading fruit character. | Viña Real Gran Reserva | 89 | 59 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | CVNE 2007 Viña Real Gran Reserva (Rioja) | Tempranillo Blend | CVNE |
| 53085 | 53084 | US | There are tarry and deep purple, almost black fruit flavors to this blend of 70% Petite Sirah-16% Tempranillo-14% Tannat. Once sipped, olallieberry emerges as the dominant fruit flavor, with espresso and tar complementing the thick tannins. | Daou Unbound | 89 | 46 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Daou 2012 Daou Unbound Red (Paso Robles) | Red Blend | Daou |
| 53086 | 53085 | France | This is significantly young, tight and firm. Coming from one of the best sites in Fleurie, it has structure and tannins that dominate the rich red cherry fruits. Drink from 2016. | La Madonne | 89 | 21 | Beaujolais | Fleurie | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Chaintreuil 2013 La Madonne (Fleurie) | Gamay | Domaine Chaintreuil |
| 53087 | 53086 | Italy | Tropical fruit, aromatic herb and tomato vine scents jump out of the glass. The palate is focused, albeit a bit lean, offering green melon and white grapefruit flavors, with crisp acidity. | | 88 | 26 | Northeastern Italy | Collio | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Schiopetto 2015 Sauvignon (Collio) | Sauvignon | Schiopetto |
| 53088 | 53087 | Austria | A touch of flint accents this wine's blossom and citrus scents. The palate is light and dry, carrying its lifted aromatics with citrusy freshness and ease. | | 88 | | Niederösterreich | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Schwarzböck 2016 Gelber Muskateller (Niederösterreich) | Gelber Muskateller | Schwarzböck |
| 53089 | 53088 | US | Grenache (52%) takes the lead on this wine followed by Mourvèdre (31%) and Counoise. Light in color, it displays aromas of strawberry, coriander, herb and baking spice. The palate brings plentiful cranberry flavors that possess a lightly creamy feel. | Spicebox | 88 | 28 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Tamarack Cellars 2014 Spicebox Red (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Tamarack Cellars |
| 53090 | 53089 | US | This region is known for producing lean whites from grapes that tend to be blousy in warmer zones, and this bottling is no exception. It shows crushed chalk, pomelo and gardenia aromas on the nose and is tense on the palate, its grippy white rock flavors accented with Granny Smith apple notes. | Paragon Vineyard | 88 | 17 | California | Edna Valley | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Tangent 2014 Paragon Vineyard Viognier (Edna Valley) | Viognier | Tangent |
| 53091 | 53090 | US | Sagebrush and faint anise hints decorate the red cherry and ripe raspberry fruit in this appellation blend. The palate is lively if fairly simple, with fresh red berry flavors and a touch of garrigue. | | 88 | 48 | California | Sta. Rita Hills | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Testarossa 2015 Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills) | Pinot Noir | Testarossa |
| 53092 | 53091 | US | Crushed stone and fresh lemon persist from nose to finish on this revitalizing off-dry Riesling. It's brisk and thirst quenching, offering loads of crisp-tart peach and tangerine flavors. The finish is long and refreshingly citrusy. | Doyle Family Vineyards Reserve | 88 | 25 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Timothy Moore 2015 Doyle Family Vineyards Reserve Riesling (Finger Lakes) | Riesling | Timothy Moore |
| 53093 | 53092 | US | The cherry cola, herb, menthol and barrel-spice aromas seem a bit more evolved than their age might indicate. The palate is on the lighter side of medium bodied, with plump tannins providing support. | A Stone's Throw | 88 | 48 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Trust 2013 A Stone's Throw Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Trust |
| 53094 | 53093 | US | A very appealing pale peach color, this wine brings aromas of strawberry and cherry. The flavors are tart and decisive, with a lingering finish. | And Why am I Mr. Pink? Rosé of | 88 | 12 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Underground Wine Project 2016 And Why am I Mr. Pink? Rosé of Sangiovese (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Sangiovese | Underground Wine Project |
| 53095 | 53094 | Austria | Lovely green notes of lime zest and greengage rise from the glass in this wine. The palate is light, juicy and fresh, with a dry and zingy finish. Ready for a summer party. | Q | 88 | 18 | Kremstal | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Unger 2016 Q Grüner Veltliner (Kremstal) | Grüner Veltliner | Unger |
| 53096 | 53095 | Austria | Light bodied and fruit-driven, this wine leads with refreshing, easy citrus notes and friendly red apple nuances. It finishes dry. | Zweigelt | 88 | 18 | Niederösterreich | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Unger 2016 Zweigelt Rosé (Niederösterreich) | Rosé | Unger |
| 53097 | 53096 | Italy | This has a rather subdued nose, while the palate offers citrus, pear and chopped herb notes. It's elegant and linear but a bit lean, with an energizing mineral finish. | Aipierti | 88 | 38 | Southern Italy | Fiano di Avellino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Vadiaperti 2015 Aipierti (Fiano di Avellino) | Fiano | Vadiaperti |
| 53098 | 53097 | France | It is rare to find a wine this old as a new release. In fact, it probably should have been released a few years ago. Because its browning color, old tannins and acidity all suggest a wine that has gone past its peak. As a curiosity this is definitely right there and, for that, drink it now. Two bottles tasted. | Château Montus XL | 88 | 115 | Southwest France | Madiran | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Vignobles Brumont 1996 Château Montus XL Tannat (Madiran) | Tannat | Vignobles Brumont |
| 53099 | 53098 | US | Soft and perceptively sweet, this densely built, full-bodied and intensely ripe wine layers brown sugar and baked plum notes, with a lingering taste of cola. | Treborce Reserve | 88 | 52 | California | Dry Creek Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Wilson 2014 Treborce Reserve Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley) | Zinfandel | Wilson |
| 53100 | 53099 | Italy | This creamy, fresh wine opens with orchard fruit, citrus and banana scents. The medium-bodied palate delivers white peach and nectarine flavors, with bright acidity that leaves a tangy finish. | San Benedetto | 88 | 16 | Lombardy | Lugana | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Zenato 2016 San Benedetto (Lugana) | Turbiana | Zenato |
| 53071 | 53070 | France | This superrich wine has luscious plum fruits, cushioned tannins and a ripe character. Full black cherries bring out the density and the solid backdrop. It can be drunk now, but will be better from 2016. | | 89 | 22 | Beaujolais | Moulin-à-Vent | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Henry Fessy 2012 Moulin-à-Vent | Gamay | Henry Fessy |
| 53072 | 53071 | US | A delicious fruit bomb, this has all the jammy goodness of blackberry syrup, with just enough tannin and acidity to keep it from being sweet. Smooth on the palate, it's full-bodied, uncomplicated and tasty. | Avant | 89 | 17 | California | California | California Other | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Kendall-Jackson 2012 Avant Red (California) | Red Blend | Kendall-Jackson |
| 53073 | 53072 | US | Sun-baked pineapple and mango aromas abound on this ripe, tropical Riesling. The palate is juicy and a touch sweet with yellow peach and quince flavors. Despite it's dainty, sprightly body, it's slick and silken in texture with a lingering honey finish. | | 89 | 17 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Keuka Spring 2013 Riesling (Finger Lakes) | Riesling | Keuka Spring |