| 54001 | 54000 | Germany | Earthen notes of bramble and dried sage accent sweet apple, lime and lemon in this zesty spätlese. Its crisp citrus flavors are nervy and spry, but delicate in concentration and length. | Piesporter Michelsberg Spätlese | 87 | 12 | Mosel | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Karl Josef 2015 Piesporter Michelsberg Spätlese Riesling (Mosel) | Riesling | Karl Josef |
| 54002 | 54001 | US | Bold and very woody, this full-bodied wine takes charred oak, pine needle and aromatic cedar aromas through to ripe plum, licorice and black-cherry flavors. It stays smooth in texture, with a layer of fine tannins but otherwise is soft in mouthfeel. | | 87 | 22 | California | Lodi | Central Valley | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Lodi Estates 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon (Lodi) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Lodi Estates |
| 54003 | 54002 | Portugal | The wine is rich and dense. It has plenty of black fruits although it does suffer from some bitter extraction notes. There is power here, with high toast flavors and a dark, spicy character. The final taste of pepper comes from the high alcohol percentage. | Tinto | 87 | 20 | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Maçanita Vinhos 2012 Tinto Red (Douro) | Portuguese Red | Maçanita Vinhos |
| 54004 | 54003 | US | Canned fruit—both peach and pineapple—show good depth against a slightly smoky backdrop. Round and silky on the palate, there's a balance of acid to give brightness. | Castaño Prado Vineyards | 87 | 13 | Texas | Texas | | Alexander Peartree | | McPherson 2015 Castaño Prado Vineyards Albariño (Texas) | Albariño | McPherson |
| 54005 | 54004 | France | Toasty and ripe, this is a smooth, lightly textured wine full of yellow fruits lifted by crisp apple and lime juice. Rich while also fresh, it's a warm wine. Drink now. | Paquet Mathieu | 87 | 26 | Burgundy | Pouilly-Fuissé | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine des Valanges 2014 Paquet Mathieu (Pouilly-Fuissé) | Chardonnay | Domaine des Valanges |
| 54006 | 54005 | France | This open, soft wine brings out some of the ripe fruit flavors of the vintage. It has attractive melon and apricot fruit along with a tight streak of mineral acidity. It's ready to drink now, although it will be better from 2017. | L'Oeuvre de Perraud | 87 | 25 | Burgundy | Mâcon-Villages | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Perraud 2015 L'Oeuvre de Perraud (Mâcon-Villages) | Chardonnay | Domaine Perraud |
| 54007 | 54006 | Argentina | Fresh, minerally lime aromas set up a zesty palate with lemon-lime, pineapple and apple flavors. There's nothing complicated about this snappy white, which finishes with some bitterness and lasting acidity. | Los Cardos | 87 | 13 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Doña Paula 2015 Los Cardos Sauvignon Blanc (Mendoza) | Sauvignon Blanc | Doña Paula |
| 54008 | 54007 | Portugal | This smooth, wood-aged wine is ripe with red fruits, soft tannins and a generous, full-bodied character. The acidity keeps the wine in shape, round and ready to drink. | Conde Vimioso Colheita Seleccionada | 87 | 10 | Tejo | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Falua 2014 Conde Vimioso Colheita Seleccionada Red (Tejo) | Portuguese Red | Falua |
| 54009 | 54008 | Portugal | Two rounded, ripe varietals give a rich, smooth wine. It has just a touch of perfume from Fernão Pires, made ripe by the creamy Chardonnay. Pear fruit is cut with balanced acidity. Drink now. | Tagus Creek Chardonnay-Fernão Pires | 87 | 9 | Tejo | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Falua 2015 Tagus Creek Chardonnay-Fernão Pires White (Tejo) | Portuguese White | Falua |
| 54010 | 54009 | France | The wine is just off dry, with a soft tropical-fruit character. It has pineapple as well as lemon fruit, crisp acidity and dried apricot flavors. The wine is crisp at the end, and ready to drink. | Aramis Petit Manseng-Sauvignon | 87 | 14 | France Other | Vin de France | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Famille Laplace 2015 Aramis Petit Manseng-Sauvignon White (Vin de France) | White Blend | Famille Laplace |
| 54011 | 54010 | Argentina | Dusty, lightly woody aromas are smooth and easy to like. Peachy in feel, with moderate acidity, this tastes of peach and papaya in front of a melony, ripe finish that's a bit soft, so drink now. | Altosur | 87 | 12 | Mendoza Province | Tupungato | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Finca Sophenia 2015 Altosur Chardonnay (Tupungato) | Chardonnay | Finca Sophenia |
| 54012 | 54011 | Italy | Aromas of sawdust, oak, espresso and dark cooking spice lead the nose. The palate is somewhat muddled, showing ripe black cherry, raspberry, sweet and sour sauce and a hint of bitter chocolate alongside robust tannins and rather soft acidity. | Colarej | 87 | 35 | Piedmont | Barolo | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Gemma 2012 Colarej (Barolo) | Nebbiolo | Gemma |
| 54013 | 54012 | Argentina | Spicy, rubbery aromas of plum and berry fruits feature a coating of heavy oak. This is tannic and narrow on the palate, while burnt, herbal berry flavors finish rooty and with rubbery tannic grab. | | 87 | 20 | Mendoza Province | Luján de Cuyo | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Graffito 2014 Malbec (Luján de Cuyo) | Malbec | Graffito |
| 54014 | 54013 | US | While not overly intense in grapefruit, gooseberry and pea-shoot aromas, the palate brings a bit more frivolity into play, with guava, peach and flint. There's some weight behind this wine, which takes it beyond a simple apéritif. | | 87 | 25 | Virginia | Monticello | | Alexander Peartree | | Veritas 2015 Sauvignon Blanc (Monticello) | Sauvignon Blanc | Veritas |
| 54015 | 54014 | Germany | A shade off dry, this approachably fresh fruity Riesling offers a bounty of juicy peach and tangerine refreshment. Sunny lemon acidity and blossom notes extend through a moderately long finish. | Weinkeller Erbach | 87 | 14 | Rheingau | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Winzer Von Erbach 2014 Weinkeller Erbach Riesling (Rheingau) | Riesling | Winzer Von Erbach |
| 54016 | 54015 | Argentina | While this Cab may be a touch soupy and heavy on the nose, aromas of coffee grounds and berry fruits are good. A full, blocky palate features cheek-rubbing tannins, while this tastes of coffee, chocolate and herbal berry fruits. For everyday purposes, this makes the grade. | Reserve | 87 | 11 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Trivento 2014 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Trivento |
| 54017 | 54016 | Portugal | A ripe wine that is soft and fruity, this is juicy and with fine acidity. The quinta, situated at the western end of the Douro region, has produced a wine with light tannins and which has fine, ready to drink fruitiness. | Quinta do Cachão | 87 | 10 | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Messias 2013 Quinta do Cachão Red (Douro) | Portuguese Red | Messias |
| 54018 | 54017 | Portugal | A dry Vinho Verde with a light sparkle that give it a fine lift. With intense citrus and a sliced apple freshness, the wine is refreshing and ready to drink. | Vera | 87 | 12 | Vinho Verde | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Obrigado 2015 Vera White (Vinho Verde) | Portuguese White | Obrigado |
| 54019 | 54018 | France | Red fruit and wood are both prominent in this wine. A juicy red-currant character shows through the high-toast flavor. Attractive and fruity, it is likely to develop quickly. Drink this soft wine from 2018. | Gravières Premier Cru | 87 | 34 | Burgundy | Santenay | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Patriarche Père et Fils 2014 Gravières Premier Cru (Santenay) | Pinot Noir | Patriarche Père et Fils |
| 54020 | 54019 | Italy | This opens with funky aromas of game, scorched soil, roasted herb and a whiff of barnyard. The palate is on the raw side, showing sour cherry and a sprinkling of white pepper framed in raspy tannins. | Le Coste di Monforte | 87 | 70 | Piedmont | Barolo | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Pecchenino 2012 Le Coste di Monforte (Barolo) | Nebbiolo | Pecchenino |
| 54021 | 54020 | Italy | Aromas of menthol, stewed prune and a whiff of dark spice carry over to the evolved palate. The tannins are still firm but this has seen better days. Drink now. | Vila Riserva | 87 | 50 | Piedmont | Barbaresco | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Pier 2007 Vila Riserva (Barbaresco) | Nebbiolo | Pier |
| 54022 | 54021 | US | Just out, this is quite young and tart, tightly wound with green apple and green pear fruit. It's the sort of wine that may well improve considerably with an extra year in bottle. A light touch of cinnamon comes up in the aftertaste. | | 87 | 18 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Portlandia 2015 Pinot Gris (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Gris | Portlandia |
| 54023 | 54022 | US | Fresh fruit flavors of red apple and raspberry carry the wine into a light, fairly brief finish. The tannins are thin, almost stripped feeling, and there isn't enough weight to make a strong varietal statement. | | 87 | 35 | Oregon | Applegate Valley | Southern Oregon | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Quady North 2012 Cabernet Franc (Applegate Valley) | Cabernet Franc | Quady North |
| 54024 | 54023 | Portugal | Vines in the southern Amarante region of Vinho Verde give this wine its ripe melon and apple flavors. It is tangy, bright with ripe fruit and with a lightly mineral texture. Drink now. | Portal da Calçada Reserva | 87 | 13 | Vinho Verde | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta da Calçada 2015 Portal da Calçada Reserva White (Vinho Verde) | Portuguese White | Quinta da Calçada |
| 54025 | 54024 | Portugal | A ripe blend of fresh apple and lemon fruits give this wine is crisp, dry character. It is packed with acidity, orange and lemon zest and has a lively aftertaste. Drink now. | Escolha | 87 | 11 | Vinho Verde | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta da Raza 2015 Escolha White (Vinho Verde) | Portuguese White | Quinta da Raza |
| 54026 | 54025 | US | This wine is a unique blend of 59% Syrah, 31% Malbec and 10% Grenache. Dark in color for a rosé, it brings aromas of cherry and herb. The flavors tingle the palate with just off-dry flavors that seem a bit fat. | Wild Harvest | 85 | 20 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Longship 2016 Wild Harvest Rosé (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Rosé | Longship |
| 54027 | 54026 | Brazil | A stewy nose includes notes of mashed leaves, herbal berry fruits, prune and black tea. The palate on this Merlot-Cab Sauvignon blend is heavily extracted and jammy, with hard-pounding tannins. A fully oaked set of black-fruit flavors moves towards prune, raisin and chocolate on the finish. | Lote 43 | 85 | 33 | Vale dos Vinhedos | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Miolo 2012 Lote 43 Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon (Vale dos Vinhedos) | Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon | Miolo |
| 54028 | 54027 | Chile | Cherry and latex aromas are lean and limited. This feels tight, juicy and jumpy, with raw acidity. Spicy, herbal plum and raspberry flavors lack body on a dry, racy finish. | Reserva | 85 | 15 | Casablanca Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Morandé 2015 Reserva Pinot Noir (Casablanca Valley) | Pinot Noir | Morandé |
| 54029 | 54028 | US | This wine is intensely floral and gritty on the palate, showing a fleshy cloying sense of ripeness. Melon, pear and fig highlight the fruit profile. | Ansa Di Loval | 85 | 24 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Muscardini 2015 Ansa Di Loval Pinot Grigio (Napa Valley) | Pinot Grigio | Muscardini |
| 54030 | 54029 | US | Coming in a 375ml can, this wine brings aromas of lees and lemon curd. The palate is creamy in feel and lightly sweet. | | 85 | 6 | America | | | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Original House Wine NV Chardonnay (America) | Chardonnay | Original House Wine |