53611 | 53610 | US | This Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot-dominant blend has reserved aromas of herbs, cherry and freshly cut grass. The coffee and dark fruit flavors are full bodied, with a polished feel. | The Swagger | 89 | 58 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Darby 2010 The Swagger Red (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Darby |
53612 | 53611 | France | From vines grown on flint soil, this is a perfumed, crisp wine, hinting at almonds and spice. The background is a reminder of the soil, very mineral and severe. The wine is ready to drink. | Cuvée Silex | 89 | 40 | Loire Valley | Sancerre | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Fournier Père et Fils 2013 Cuvée Silex (Sancerre) | Sauvignon Blanc | Fournier Père et Fils |
53613 | 53612 | France | This wine is rich and full bodied, already delicious with apricot and pear fruit flavors. They are given a shot by lemon acidity as well as an herbal element. Although the wine is ready to drink, it will be better in 2016. | Grand Fumé | 89 | 34 | Loire Valley | Pouilly-Fumé | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Fournier Père et Fils 2013 Grand Fumé (Pouilly-Fumé) | Sauvignon Blanc | Fournier Père et Fils |
53614 | 53613 | France | The extra depth typical of Pouilly Fumé is here. It makes for a full-bodied and dense wine ripe with red apple, lemon and a tangy, orange-zest aftertaste. The wine is still developing and needs time. Drink from 2017. | Les Deux Cailloux | 89 | 27 | Loire Valley | Pouilly-Fumé | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Fournier Père et Fils 2014 Les Deux Cailloux (Pouilly-Fumé) | Sauvignon Blanc | Fournier Père et Fils |
53615 | 53614 | US | Luscious peach and mango flavors abound in this richly concentrated, yet delicately framed Riesling. Succulent and honeyed, it's semidry in style, yet refreshingly brisk, accented by a crush of lemony acidity. The finish is quite dry. Drink now. | | 89 | 14 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Glenora 2014 Riesling (Finger Lakes) | Riesling | Glenora |
53616 | 53615 | Spain | Berry and exotic notes of cinnamon and leather combine forces with briny clam-shell scents on the nose of this Ribeira Sacra blend that's 85% Mencía and the rest Caino and Bastardo. A high-acid palate yields tart, juicy flavors of red plum and cranberry, while the finish is power-charged. Drink through 2022. | La Ponitencia | 89 | 102 | Galicia | Ribeira Sacra | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Raúl Pérez 2011 La Ponitencia Red (Ribeira Sacra) | Red Blend | Raúl Pérez |
53617 | 53616 | US | This wine brings a whole lot of appeal with its fresh, lively but rich pear and melon flavors. The balance is spot-on and the flavors linger. | | 89 | 13 | Washington | Yakima Valley | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Mercer 2014 Pinot Gris (Yakima Valley) | Pinot Gris | Mercer |
53618 | 53617 | US | This power-packed wine leads with aromas of raspberries, blackberries, dark chocolate and herbs. The dark fruit flavors are high octane, showing some warmth on the finish. | The Estates Clifton Hill | 89 | 42 | Washington | Wahluke Slope | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Milbrandt 2012 The Estates Clifton Hill Syrah (Wahluke Slope) | Syrah | Milbrandt |
53619 | 53618 | US | This crisp and tangy wine smells like cantaloupe and cucumber and tastes more citruslike as lemon and grapefruit burst through. It maintains good, mouth-cleaning acidity that is thirst-quenching and will help it pair up easily with lots of appetizers, salads and seafood. | Silvaspoons Vineyard | 89 | 19 | California | Lodi | Central Valley | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Oak Farm 2014 Silvaspoons Vineyard Verdelho (Lodi) | Verdelho | Oak Farm |
53620 | 53619 | US | Aromas of white pepper, herbs and grass lead to bone-dry flavors and tart acidity. It doesn't quite stand on its own but should perk up nicely at the dinner table. | Spring Creek Ranch | 89 | 16 | Washington | Yakima Valley | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Pacific Rim 2014 Spring Creek Ranch Grüner Veltliner (Yakima Valley) | Grüner Veltliner | Pacific Rim |
53621 | 53620 | US | Tempting aromas of cherries, raspberries, earth and light spices precede lively flavors of cherry, cinnamon and clove. These partner with medium body and a gentle texture that has just a touch of crispness and tannin. | | 89 | 30 | California | Potter Valley | | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Paul Dolan 2013 Pinot Noir (Potter Valley) | Pinot Noir | Paul Dolan |
53622 | 53621 | US | Crushed cloves, allspice and nutmeg are sprinkled across a ripe olallieberry base on this wine from a vineyard owned by the founder of Rabbit Ridge. It's thick and dense on the palate, perhaps too much so for some, with dried cherries, cranberries, lots of spice and even some tar elements. | Russell Family Vineyard | 89 | 65 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Portalupi 2013 Russell Family Vineyard Pinot Noir (Paso Robles) | Pinot Noir | Portalupi |
53623 | 53622 | US | Café au lait, spice, cherry, herb and chocolate aromas lead to silky, plump, dark fruit flavors. It provides a combination of quality and value. | | 89 | 18 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Purple Star 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Purple Star |
53624 | 53623 | England | Very slight notes of elderflower play around the crisp apple fruit. The palate is more mellow—its tart freshness countered by ample red apple fruit and the rounding effects of autolysis that highlight fruit and refreshment in every one of its prickles. | Fitzrovia Rosé | 89 | 42 | England | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Ridgeview Estate 2013 Fitzrovia Rosé Sparkling (England) | Sparkling Blend | Ridgeview Estate |
53625 | 53624 | Italy | Mature blackberry, juicy cherry, smoke, coffee, mocha, clove, anise and tobacco come together on this fresh, savory wine. Bright acidity and supple tannins provide the polished framework. | Vigna Serraboella | 89 | 25 | Piedmont | Barbera d'Alba Superiore | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Rivetti Massimo 2012 Vigna Serraboella (Barbera d'Alba Superiore) | Barbera | Rivetti Massimo |
53626 | 53625 | Italy | Violet, dark berry and a whiff of spice lead the nose on this blend of 50% Sangiovese, 25% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon. The sleek, straightforward palate doles out black cherry, raw raspberry and aniseeed accompanied by fine-grained tannins. Drink 2016–2020. | Le Sughere di Frassinello | 89 | 31 | Tuscany | Maremma Toscana | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Rocca di Frassinello 2013 Le Sughere di Frassinello (Maremma Toscana) | Red Blend | Rocca di Frassinello |
53627 | 53626 | US | This crisp but full-bodied wine smells like fresh herbs, white pepper and grapefruit, and tastes as crisp and citrusy as it smells. The effect is lively and refreshing, ideal for light appetizers or seafood. | Blanc Du Tusque | 89 | 24 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Sanglier Cellars 2013 Blanc Du Tusque White (Sonoma County) | White Blend | Sanglier Cellars |
53628 | 53627 | US | Ripe, juicy yellow peaches and cherries lend concentrated fruit flavor to this otherwise brisk, delicately framed Riesling. Dry in style, it's accented by a zesty spray of lime and subtle spice notes that reverberate on the finish. Drink now to enjoy it's racy, fresh feel. | Dry | 89 | 18 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Silver Thread 2014 Dry Riesling (Finger Lakes) | Riesling | Silver Thread |
53629 | 53628 | US | Gobs of fruit flavor are supported by firm acidity and fine-grained tannins in this full-bodied but well-balanced wine. It has classic raspberry and blackberry flavors, attractive floral nuances and a high degree of likeability. | Old Vines | 89 | 13 | California | Amador County | Sierra Foothills | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Sobon Estate 2013 Old Vines Zinfandel (Amador County) | Zinfandel | Sobon Estate |
53630 | 53629 | England | Wood sorrel and crunchy green apple are met with boiled lemon sweets on the nose. Lively, frothy fizz fills the mouth with exuberant, refreshing flavors and leaves behind that notion of sorrel and lemon candy. | Brut Prestige | 89 | 39 | England | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Stopham Estate 2011 Brut Prestige Chardonnay (England) | Chardonnay | Stopham Estate |
53631 | 53630 | US | All Elephant Mountain Vineyard fruit, this wine provides aromas of coffee, red plum and spice. It's soft and velvety in feel with café au lait flavors that linger. | | 89 | 28 | Washington | Yakima Valley | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Stottle 2012 Merlot (Yakima Valley) | Merlot | Stottle |
53632 | 53631 | US | Aromas of sweet plum, leather and spicebox lead to chocolate, coffee and cherry flavors with a soft, supple feel. It shows a pleasing mixture of fruit and barrel. | | 89 | 28 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Tamarack Cellars 2012 Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Syrah | Tamarack Cellars |
53633 | 53632 | Italy | Inviting aromas of blue flowers, blackberry and pine forest make an attractive introduction to this friendly wine. The firm but easy-drinking palate doles out juicy black cherry, crushed plum and ground pepper alongside velvety tannins, creating a poised and enjoyable wine. | Borgo | 89 | 20 | Tuscany | Cortona | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Tenimenti Luigi D'Alessandro 2012 Borgo Syrah (Cortona) | Syrah | Tenimenti Luigi D'Alessandro |
53634 | 53633 | Italy | Subdued aromas of sawdust, dark spice, grilled herbs and dark-skinned berry slowly emerge on this blend of Sangiovese, Colorino and Merlot. The palate offers dried black cherry, menthol and clove alongside smooth tannins. Drink through 2018. | Anagallis | 89 | 42 | Tuscany | Colli della Toscana Centrale | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Tenuta di Lilliano 2011 Anagallis Red (Colli della Toscana Centrale) | Red Blend | Tenuta di Lilliano |
53635 | 53634 | France | Rich and fruity, this structured wine, still young, is firm and dense. Juicy black fruits are layered with acidity and given a solid character by the concentrated tannin core. Drink from 2017. | Domaine Petroni | 89 | 20 | France Other | Corse | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Union de Vignerons de l'Île de Beauté 2013 Domaine Petroni Red (Corse) | Red Blend | Union de Vignerons de l'Île de Beauté |
53636 | 53635 | Spain | Perfumed, lightly oaked and exotic on the nose, this Garnacha Tintorera is showing some complexity on its bouquet. The palate is more standard and solid, while flavors of herbs, oak spice and resin infiltrate red-plum flavors prior to an oaky, lightly resiny finish. Drink through 2017. | Soplo | 89 | 15 | Levante | Valencia | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Rafael Cambra 2011 Soplo Garnacha Tintorera (Valencia) | Garnacha Tintorera | Rafael Cambra |
53637 | 53636 | US | This wine provides immediate appeal with its aromas of citrus peel, starfruit, mineral and apricot, with tropical notes lurking in the background. It's fleshy in feel with a tart zing of acid that stitches it all together. | Boushey Vineyard | 89 | 25 | Washington | Yakima Valley | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Two Vintners 2014 Boushey Vineyard Grenache Blanc (Yakima Valley) | Grenache Blanc | Two Vintners |
53638 | 53637 | France | The ultimate in spice and sweetness, this unctuous, full-bodied wine has developed a beautifully, smooth, honeyed texture that envelops and balms the palate. Yellow fruits are delicate in background, along with a touch of acidity. It's a wine to drink now. | Sélection de Grains Nobles | 92 | 33 | Alsace | Alsace | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Willm 2007 Sélection de Grains Nobles Gewurztraminer (Alsace) | Gewürztraminer | Willm |
53639 | 53638 | France | This is an elegant and stylish wine that's full of lively acidity, red berry fruitiness and soft tannins. The wine is well integrated, with just a touch of gaminess and bright acidity on the finish. It is ready to drink. | | 92 | 40 | Provence | Bandol | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Chateau de Pibarnon 2008 Red (Bandol) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Chateau de Pibarnon |
53640 | 53639 | France | Perfumed with mint and eucalyptus aromas, this is a magnificent dry wine. While concentrated with juicy black plums and berries, it still needs time, so don't drink before 2015. | Cuvée Mogador | 92 | | Provence | Les Baux de Provence | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château d'Estoublon 2009 Cuvée Mogador Red (Les Baux de Provence) | Red Blend | Château d'Estoublon |