| 57721 | 57720 | Italy | Enticing scents of Spanish broom, citrus blossom, aromatic herb, baked bread and mature orchard fruit emerge on this elegantly structured white. The rounded savory palate shows a nice depth of flavors, including ripe yellow apple, peach, toasted almond and lemon drop. A flinty mineral vein wraps around the lingering finish while bright acidity provides balance. | Fiore | 91 | 26 | Tuscany | Vernaccia di San Gimignano | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Montenidoli 2014 Fiore (Vernaccia di San Gimignano) | Vernaccia | Montenidoli |
| 57722 | 57721 | US | This bottling, which is bolstered by 9% Malbec, 3% Merlot and 2% Carmenère, shows rounded black currant, blueberry, smoked beef and graphite on the nose. Soft tannins make for an elegant presentation, with heavy black-fruit flavors of crème de cassis and dark chocolate. | Estate Grown | 91 | 40 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Niner 2014 Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Niner |
| 57723 | 57722 | Italy | Aromas of espresso, spiced plum and whiffs of oak-driven spice take center stage on this structured red. The firm elegant palate doles out black cherry, raspberry jam, cinnamon and licorice set against assertive fine-grained tannins and bright acidity. Drink 2018–2028. | Rotondo | 91 | 30 | Southern Italy | Aglianico del Vulture | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Paternoster 2013 Rotondo (Aglianico del Vulture) | Aglianico | Paternoster |
| 57724 | 57723 | US | Elegance and finesse are the touchstones here, with the scaffolding to age for decades. Tight and precise, it shows pomegranate and red-berry fruit, stiff and potent tannins, and plenty of supporting acidity. Drink 2020 to 2030 and beyond. | Cuvée Alexandrine | 91 | 54 | Oregon | Columbia Gorge (OR) | Oregon Other | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Phelps Creek 2014 Cuvée Alexandrine Pinot Noir (Columbia Gorge (OR)) | Pinot Noir | Phelps Creek |
| 57725 | 57724 | Portugal | This barrel selection shows its wood-aged flavors strongly in a spicy toasty character. It does need time to bring out the ripe red fruits that are rich as well as crisp. Drink this serious wine with its firm tannins still intact from 2018. | Lagoalva Barrel Selection Syrah-Touriga Nacional | 91 | 22 | Tejo | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta da Lagoalva de Cima 2014 Lagoalva Barrel Selection Syrah-Touriga Nacional Red (Tejo) | Portuguese Red | Quinta da Lagoalva de Cima |
| 57726 | 57725 | Portugal | Old vines in the quinta have produced a fine wine from a great Douro year. The tannins, although softened, are still there giving licorice flavors while supporting powerful black fruits. The only downside to this otherwise important wine is the touch of pepper that comes from the alcohol. Drink from 2018. | Sagrado Vinhas Velhas | 91 | | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta do Sagrado 2009 Sagrado Vinhas Velhas Red (Douro) | Portuguese Red | Quinta do Sagrado |
| 57727 | 57726 | US | Examples of this variety are rare in the state and this is one of the finest to date. High-toned aromas of smoke, raspberry and herb lead to piercingly pure cranberry and raspberry flavors. It shows texture, elegance and purity, with some warmth being the only thing that holds it back from going higher. | Red Heaven | 91 | 35 | Washington | Red Mountain | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Robert Ramsay 2014 Red Heaven Counoise (Red Mountain) | Counoise | Robert Ramsay |
| 57728 | 57727 | US | Dark chocolate and black cherry converge for an elegant and dense nose in this wine from the Riboli family. The palate offers an intriguing range of flavors, from blackberry to cocoa dust and black pepper. The chalky tannins still need some time to open up, but will ensure a long life. | Estate Reserve | 91 | 25 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | San Simeon 2013 Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles) | Cabernet Sauvignon | San Simeon |
| 57729 | 57728 | US | This wine is a blend of Two Blondes Cabernet Franc (50%), Benches Merlot (34%) and Dionysus Cabernet Sauvignon. Appealing scents of green herb, dark cherry and barrel spice are followed by plentiful cranberry and cherry flavors. It shows an exquisite sense of balance along with a lengthy finish. | Stage Right | 91 | 35 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Script 2013 Stage Right Red (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Script |
| 57730 | 57729 | Australia | This silky-textured, medium-bodied wine starts off with aromas of toasted marshmallow and ripe citrus. The flavors show more range, covering hints of melon, white peach, lime, pineapple and roasted cashew, before finishing long and crisp. | Mappinga | 91 | 25 | South Australia | Adelaide Hills | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Sidewood 2015 Mappinga Chardonnay (Adelaide Hills) | Chardonnay | Sidewood |
| 57731 | 57730 | US | From the producer's Mount George Vineyard in the heart of the appellation, this has 12% Petit Verdot within, the vineyard first planted in 1868 in these volcanic mountain soils. Juicy, dusty red currant and cedar are girded by firm tannins that present as chalky and lengthy, the soil a consistent echo on the palate. | GEO | 91 | 75 | California | Coombsville | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Silverado 2013 GEO Cabernet Sauvignon (Coombsville) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Silverado |
| 57732 | 57731 | US | A crazy-good combo of lavender, espresso and baking spice flavors make this full-bodied wine fascinating to taste. It's deeply colored, aromatic and tannic, but not heavy. The wine has a vivid stamp of spicy oak, with enough lavish blackberry and black cherry behind it for balance. | | 91 | 28 | California | El Dorado | Sierra Foothills | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Skinner 2013 Syrah (El Dorado) | Syrah | Skinner |
| 57733 | 57732 | US | Tight-grained tannin plays a supporting role to this wine's undeniable earthiness, a mix of compost and wild mushroom. Subtle on the nose, the savory character gives way eventually to a density and concentration of brighter flavors, from cherry and citrus to spiky pine. | Gap's Crown Vineyard | 91 | 69 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Sojourn 2015 Gap's Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) | Pinot Noir | Sojourn |
| 57734 | 57733 | US | A nice discovery at a great price. This is a spicy, bold and concentrated wine with exciting oak accents that are like earth, pepper and cardamom resting on a firm palate of rich berries, grilled meat and black pepper flavors. The fine-grained tannins add good grip to the mouthfeel. | | 91 | 15 | California | Mendocino County | | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Sola 2013 Syrah (Mendocino County) | Syrah | Sola |
| 57735 | 57734 | US | Exotic hints of dill and clove open on the nose in this elegantly robust wine, which finds a balance in its brightness of red cherry and red currant. Generous tannin takes on a leathery feel on the palate, finding a softness that lingers on the finish. | Private Reserve Oakville Station | 91 | 129 | California | Oakville | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Spoto 2013 Private Reserve Oakville Station Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Spoto |
| 57736 | 57735 | US | Light in color and stemmy and spicy in equal parts, this light, bright wine is complex and intriguing in its offering of white pepper, baker's yeast and cranberry coated in vanilla. It delivers flavor and nuance in a pleasing showcase of the variety. | | 91 | 54 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Terlato 2014 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) | Pinot Noir | Terlato |
| 57737 | 57736 | US | Hearty and thick aromas of raspberry, mulberry and sugar plums meet with a touch of bay leaf on the nose of this bottling from a famous vineyard. Woody and dark red fruits show on the sip, with juniper and sour cherry flavors most prominent. | Rosella's Vineyard | 91 | 65 | California | Santa Lucia Highlands | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Testarossa 2015 Rosella's Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands) | Pinot Noir | Testarossa |
| 57738 | 57737 | US | Baked blackberries, nutmeg and star anise aromas make for a dense and full but not overly powerful or rich nose on this bottling. It's fairly thick and soft in body, but with some textural grip, showing flavors of black plum skins, graphite and sandalwood, before finishing on a eucalyptus kick. | Heritage Edna Ranch | 91 | 32 | California | Edna Valley | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Tolosa 2015 Heritage Edna Ranch Pinot Noir (Edna Valley) | Pinot Noir | Tolosa |
| 57739 | 57738 | US | This wine is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon (83%), with the balance smidgens of Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. The aromas bring notes of barrel spice, vanilla, herb, cherry and red and black fruit. The flavors are full and bold, with burly but not unyielding tannins giving support. Put it up against a juicy steak or give it some time in the cellar. | Legit | 91 | 30 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Two Vintners 2014 Legit Red (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Two Vintners |
| 57740 | 57739 | Italy | Made entirely with Cannonau, this boasts enticing aromas of red berries, dried rose petals and Mediterranean underbrush. The savory robust palate delivers black cherries, raspberries, white pepper and almond alongside fine-grained tannins. Enjoy through 2023. | Sincaru Riserva | 91 | | Sicily & Sardinia | Cannonau di Sardegna | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Vigne Surrau 2013 Sincaru Riserva (Cannonau di Sardegna) | Cannonau | Vigne Surrau |
| 57741 | 57740 | France | As with other Champagnes in the producer's range, this blends three vintages, giving it extra richness and depth of fruit flavor. Its toasty edge suggests it has also been aged in bottle. Attractive and ripe, it's ready to drink. | Esprit Brut | 91 | 35 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Baron-Fuenté NV Esprit Brut (Champagne) | Champagne Blend | Baron-Fuenté |
| 57742 | 57741 | France | 90-92. Barrel sample. A dense wine that's full of black plums and firm tannins. It has weight at the front and juicy freshness on the finish. | Barrel Sample | 91 | | Bordeaux | Margaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château d'Issan 2011 Barrel Sample (Margaux) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château d'Issan |
| 57743 | 57742 | France | 90-92. Barrel sample. Big and serious, with a well-balanced wood and spice character. The tense tannins provide a nervy, tight counterpoint. | Barrel Sample | 91 | | Bordeaux | Saint-Émilion | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Fombrauge 2011 Barrel Sample (Saint-Émilion) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Fombrauge |
| 57744 | 57743 | France | 90-92. Barrel sample. This wine is powered by its perfumed Cabernet Franc character. It's rich, with a well-integrated structure. | Barrel Sample | 91 | | Bordeaux | Saint-Émilion | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château La Tour Figeac 2011 Barrel Sample (Saint-Émilion) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château La Tour Figeac |
| 57745 | 57744 | France | 90-92. Barrel sample. Initially this seems soft, but with time the more powerful fruit character comes through. It has weight, with a dark chocolate and spice intensity. | La Dame de Montrose Barrel Sample | 91 | | Bordeaux | Saint-Estèphe | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Montrose 2011 La Dame de Montrose Barrel Sample (Saint-Estèphe) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Montrose |
| 57746 | 57745 | France | 90-92. Barrel sample. This has some weight and richness, with chunky fruit and sweet tannins. This wine is concentrated and very firm. | Barrel Sample | 91 | | Bordeaux | Pomerol | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Bourgneuf 2011 Barrel Sample (Pomerol) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Bourgneuf |
| 57747 | 57746 | France | 90-92. Barrel sample. Firm and complex, this wine is smoothed by some new wood, but dominated by flavors of ripe black plum and berry. It has weight, its tannic core surrounded by a rich, soft texture. | Barrel Sample | 91 | | Bordeaux | Margaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Ferrière 2011 Barrel Sample (Margaux) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Ferrière |
| 57748 | 57747 | France | 90-92. Barrel sample. This is an impressively rich wine that's packed with forward fruit and spice flavors. It has power and dark tannins while retaining a fine sense of style. | Barrel Sample | 91 | | Bordeaux | Saint-Émilion | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Grand Corbin-Despagne 2011 Barrel Sample (Saint-Émilion) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Grand Corbin-Despagne |
| 57749 | 57748 | France | 90-92. Barrel sample. This is a closed wine, dominated by dark, dry tannins and spice. The wine misses fruit with its solid core of dryness. | Barrel Sample | 91 | | Bordeaux | Pessac-Léognan | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Pape Clément 2011 Barrel Sample (Pessac-Léognan) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Pape Clément |
| 57750 | 57749 | France | 90-92. Barrel sample. This is a wine that's likely to age relatively quickly. It shows sweet wood and black-currant flavors that combine with a spicy element. | Barrel Sample | 91 | | Bordeaux | Pessac-Léognan | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Carbonnieux 2011 Barrel Sample (Pessac-Léognan) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Carbonnieux |