| 56281 | 56280 | Germany | Initial aromas of smoke and earth dissipate to reveal scents of rich, honeyed peaches and spice. The palate is bright and sweet with ripe, juicy stonefruit and preserved quince, accented by hints of fresh herbs and ramps. An unusual harmony of sweet and savory, it finishes long and complex. | Abstberg Spätlese | 89 | 40 | Mosel | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Maximin Grünhäuser 2011 Abstberg Spätlese Riesling (Mosel) | Riesling | Maximin Grünhäuser |
| 56282 | 56281 | US | This Cab, which contains small amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, is the poster child for the modern Napa style of exceptional fruitiness, softness and sweet oakiness. You'll either love the mélange of blackberries, cherries and mocha, or you'll find it overbearing. | | 89 | 150 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Gallica 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Gallica |
| 56283 | 56282 | Uruguay | Aromas of baked berries and spice are mature and complex. This feels rich and almost lactic, while oaky, buttery flavors of roasted berry fruits and molasses finish soft and cuddly, with a licorice note. Drink this very nice Uruguayan blend of Tannat and other red grapes now. | Preludio | 89 | 52 | Juanico | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Familia Deicas 2006 Preludio Red (Juanico) | Red Blend | Familia Deicas |
| 56284 | 56283 | France | This is a rich demi-sec without being too sweet. It has a good balance of ripe creamed-pear and baked-apple flavors along with a bright layer of acidity. It's an harmonious whole, and ready to drink now. | White Label Demi-Sec | 89 | 48 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin NV White Label Demi-Sec (Champagne) | Champagne Blend | Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin |
| 56285 | 56284 | Germany | Hints of savory spice, toast and bramble add dimension to ripe blackberry and plum flavors on the nose of this ripe, full-bodied Pinot Noir. The palate is lush with fruit and oak tones, brightened by crisp cranberry acidity. Finishes long, with a murmur of soft, dainty tannins and green herbs. | Malterdinger Bienenberg R GG Reserve Erste Lage | 89 | 111 | Baden | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Huber 2009 Malterdinger Bienenberg R GG Reserve Erste Lage Spätburgunder (Baden) | Spätburgunder | Huber |
| 56286 | 56285 | US | The reserve spends 18 months in 50% new French oak. It's already drinking well and hinting at quickly-maturing tannins. Soft and lightly leathery, it mixes rose petals, milk chocolate and sandalwood in with the pretty cherry fruit. Drink now and over the next few years. | Reserve | 89 | 40 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Illahe 2011 Reserve Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Noir | Illahe |
| 56287 | 56286 | Italy | Made from Chardonnay, Pinot Nero and Pinot Bianco, this wine offers a fragrance of lemon peel and yellow flower. The creamy palate offers apple, pear and pastry notes. A smooth texture balanced by fresh acidity yields a clean finish. | Primum | 89 | 30 | Lombardy | Franciacorta | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | La Valle NV Primum Sparkling (Franciacorta) | Sparkling Blend | La Valle |
| 56288 | 56287 | Italy | This is a great Barbera that's loaded with varietal aromas of ripe berry and black pepper. The delicious palate delivers black cherry, white pepper and cinnamon flavors. The round, soft tannins are balanced with fresh acidity, making this perfect to pair with hearty pastas to grilled steaks. | | 89 | 22 | Piedmont | Barbera d'Alba Superiore | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Livio Voghera 2011 Barbera d'Alba Superiore | Barbera | Livio Voghera |
| 56289 | 56288 | Italy | Made with native grapes Corvina, Rondinella e Oseleta, this wine has a fragrance of black fruit, raisin and spice. The smooth palate delivers ripe plum and blackberry layered with pepper notes and a hint of cocoa. | Brolo Campofiorin | 89 | | Veneto | Veronese | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Masi 2009 Brolo Campofiorin Red (Veronese) | Red Blend | Masi |
| 56290 | 56289 | Italy | Righey is a lovely Moscato that shows all the pedigree of Moscato d'Asti. It has aromas of ripe peach, ginger and dried sage that carry over to the palate along with a frothy texture and crisp, quenching acidity that leaves the palate feeling cleansed. It's perfect for brunch or picnics. | Righey | 89 | | Piedmont | Moscato d'Asti | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Montaribaldi 2012 Righey (Moscato d'Asti) | Moscato | Montaribaldi |
| 56291 | 56290 | Italy | Mediterra opens with intense aromas of bell pepper, red currants, sage and black pepper. The round palate offers lush plum and blackberry layered with nutmeg, clove and pepper. Pair it with a variety of foods including cured meats and medium aged cheeses. | Mediterra | 89 | 25 | Tuscany | Toscana | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Poggio al Tesoro 2011 Mediterra Red (Toscana) | Red Blend | Poggio al Tesoro |
| 56292 | 56291 | Italy | This delicious and refined Sauvignon Blanc from Tuscany offers classic varietal aromas of crushed tomato vine and green melon. Succulent cantaloupe, peach and apricot flavors are balanced by crisp acidity and a creamy texture. | Gemella | 89 | | Tuscany | Toscana | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Bindella 2012 Gemella Sauvignon Blanc (Toscana) | Sauvignon Blanc | Bindella |
| 56293 | 56292 | US | Fruity in blackberry and dark cherry with a meaty undercurrent, Heritage blends 47% Barbera with 22% Petite Sirah, 18% Alicante Bouschet and 13% Carignane. Meaty and brisk in acidity, it has a brightness to it traditionally inspired field blends don't often have, amidst a core of power and follow-through. This is a great Lodi wine. | Heritage Field Blend | 89 | 25 | California | Lodi | Central Valley | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Borra 2010 Heritage Field Blend Red (Lodi) | Red Blend | Borra |
| 56294 | 56293 | France | This lean, firmly tannic wine is more about structure than fruit. There is a burnt, chocolate- and bitter-coffee flavor that gives edge to the palate, while firm tannins enrobe black-cherry fruit. Drink from 2016. | Cuvée Signature Les Charmots Premier Cru | 89 | 78 | Burgundy | Pommard | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Bouchard Aîné & Fils 2011 Cuvée Signature Les Charmots Premier Cru (Pommard) | Pinot Noir | Bouchard Aîné & Fils |
| 56295 | 56294 | Portugal | A full-bodied wine, ripely fruity while preserving the natural, cool freshness of a Vinho Verde. It is richly endowed with apple and pear flavors, a touch of yellow fruit and a just a hint of spice. One in a series of single variety wines from Vilacetinho. | | 89 | 15 | Vinho Verde | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Casa de Vilacetinho 2012 Avesso (Vinho Verde) | Avesso | Casa de Vilacetinho |
| 56296 | 56295 | France | Serious amounts of new wood dominate this still young wine. It has weight and there is great juicy black currant fruit underneath the dry wood character. Once it opens up again, this is going to be a delicious, structured wine. Drink from 2016. | | 89 | 50 | Bordeaux | Médoc | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Grand Bertin de Saint Clair 2010 Médoc | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Grand Bertin de Saint Clair |
| 56297 | 56296 | Portugal | While it is still young, this is a complex wine, with black currant notes supported by firm tannins. It shows wood aging, fresh acidity and a solid core of structure that promises good aging. Drink from 2015. | Forma de Arte | 89 | 16 | Tejo | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta do Casal Monteiro 2011 Forma de Arte Touriga Nacional-Cabernet Sauvignon (Tejo) | Touriga Nacional-Cabernet Sauvignon | Quinta do Casal Monteiro |
| 56298 | 56297 | US | Brisk acidity, dried herbs, green olives, white pepper and minerals add complexity and earthiness to the raspberry, cherry and cola flavors of this Zin. It's dry on the finish, and stylish enough to accompany fine steaks and rich cheeses, with of course plenty of crusty bread. | | 89 | 22 | California | Dry Creek Valley | Sonoma | | | Quivira 2011 Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley) | Zinfandel | Quivira |
| 56299 | 56298 | US | A zesty, warm dark plum Primitivo rich in leathery coffee and jam and nestled in a wall of finely structured tannins. This is the kind of wine one can describe as having nice legs. | Estate Bottled | 89 | 20 | California | Clear Lake | | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Rosa d'Oro 2011 Estate Bottled Primitivo (Clear Lake) | Primitivo | Rosa d'Oro |
| 56300 | 56299 | Chile | Balsam wood, floral berry and herbal aromas rest in front of a crisp, fresh palate with raw acidity and clampy tannins. Olive, pepper, herbal and foresty fruit flavors announce a medium-weight, snappy finish with no obvious oak. This is very nice but at $125 a bottle it has its limits. | Rivalta Limited Selection | 89 | 125 | Cachapoal Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Santa Ema 2009 Rivalta Limited Selection Red (Cachapoal Valley) | Red Blend | Santa Ema |
| 56301 | 56300 | Portugal | With some concentration from skin contact during fermentation, this is a wine with richness, spice and apricot character. The palate is full with hints of toastiness, with the ripeness laced by a fresher burst of lemon acidity, resulting in an overall well-balanced wine. | | 89 | 15 | Tejo | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Terra Silvestre 2012 Arinto (Tejo) | Arinto | Terra Silvestre |
| 56302 | 56301 | France | This is a rich, full-bodied Champagne showing hints of bottle age but mostly crisp, fresh apple and apricot flavors. It's a ripe, fruity wine, from the southern vineyards in the Aube, but with a apple-skin astringency and brisk texture. Drink now–2019. | Cuvée Ernestine Brut | 89 | | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Veuve Doussot 2009 Cuvée Ernestine Brut (Champagne) | Champagne Blend | Veuve Doussot |
| 56303 | 56302 | Chile | Initially this doesn't distinguish itself. The nose deals typical Chilean Chardonnay aromas of corn and stalks, along with warm-weather fruits. In the mouth, however, this is minerally and intense, with driving acidity pushing flavors of oak, cinnamon, toast and baked apple. On the finish, the fruit fades rather quickly while vanilla and resiny oak flavors settle in and take over. | Chacai | 89 | 74 | Pirque | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | William Fèvre 2011 Chacai Chardonnay (Pirque) | Chardonnay | William Fèvre |
| 56304 | 56303 | Italy | Funky aromas of game, powdered herb and scorched soil lead the nose. The tightly wound palate isn't very expressive, but eventually shows raw cherry, thyme and a hint of star anise while astringent tannins leave a rough, mouth drying finish. | Sorano | 86 | 75 | Piedmont | Barolo | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Ascheri 2012 Sorano (Barolo) | Nebbiolo | Ascheri |
| 56305 | 56304 | Portugal | Get past the meaty aromas and the wine is smooth, caramel and spice flavored. The wood flavors are prominent suggesting the wine has been aged well. At the end, berry fruits and acidity come through. | Porto Tawny Reserve | 86 | 14 | Port | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Borges NV Porto Tawny Reserve (Port) | Port | Borges |
| 56306 | 56305 | Portugal | The wine is all about fresh fruit. Blackberry fruit jumps from the glass with its light tannins and lively acidity. The structure, with just a touch of dryness, is just right to support the boisterous fruit. Drink from 2017. | Cascas Winemaker Selection | 86 | 10 | Alentejano | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Casca Wines 2015 Cascas Winemaker Selection Red (Alentejano) | Portuguese Red | Casca Wines |
| 56307 | 56306 | Portugal | From a region well-known for its sparkling wines, this is a fruity wine with soft acidity and a ripe apple character. It has a light mousse, creamy rather than crisp. Drink now. | Grande Cuvée Chardonnay-Arinto | 86 | 12 | Bairrada | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Caves da Montanha 2009 Grande Cuvée Chardonnay-Arinto Sparkling (Bairrada) | Portuguese Sparkling | Caves da Montanha |
| 56308 | 56307 | US | Scents and flavors suggest cherry pipe tobacco, along with streaks of dried leaf and lemon oil. It's a rough and tumble, every day red, with some chewy tannins. | | 86 | 27 | Oregon | Southern Oregon | Southern Oregon | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Cliff Creek 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon (Southern Oregon) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Cliff Creek |
| 56309 | 56308 | US | Finished quite dry, this brings tart rhubarb and sour berry fruit to bear, backed with ample acidity. It was whole cluster pressed, blended with Pinot Noir saignée, and cold fermented in stainless steel. It's a good picnic rosé, ready for cured meats and soft cheeses. | Divertimento Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir | 86 | 20 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Coelho 2015 Divertimento Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir Rosé (Willamette Valley) | Rosé | Coelho |
| 56310 | 56309 | US | This is unusually pale, with a suggestion of a tawny, slightly oxidized hue. The soft entry brings dusty spices and tart cherry fruit. It finishes with some darker, slightly charred tones, and a hint of cigar. Drink up. | | 86 | 25 | Oregon | Chehalem Mountains | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Dion 2014 Pinot Noir (Chehalem Mountains) | Pinot Noir | Dion |