| 59011 | 59010 | US | This is an absolutely charming, lighter-style dry wine that has a translucent ruby color, fresh raspberry and red cherry aromas and mild but vivid flavors buoyed by good acidity and very moderate tannins. Light body doesn't mean wimpy, though, as this gem has good depth and a lingering finish. | Bechthold Vineyard | 91 | 26 | California | Lodi | Central Valley | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Fields 2015 Bechthold Vineyard Cinsault (Lodi) | Cinsault | Fields |
| 59012 | 59011 | France | This is a soft Champagne—more like a wine with bubbles than a crisp apéritif. With its relatively high dosage and ripe red fruit, it's rich up front, cleaning up with acidity on the finish. Keep for a few more months and drink from 2018. | Grand Rosé Brut | 91 | 85 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Gosset NV Grand Rosé Brut (Champagne) | Champagne Blend | Gosset |
| 59013 | 59012 | US | Youthfully wound up, this wine celebrates the winery's founding in 1977. A waft of nutty marzipan opens the gate to a wonderland of lemon, apple, pear and pineapple, the acidity supportive in lending a refreshing backbeat to the fruit. | 40th Anniversary Estate Grown | 91 | 50 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Grgich Hills 2014 40th Anniversary Estate Grown Chardonnay (Napa Valley) | Chardonnay | Grgich Hills |
| 59014 | 59013 | Australia | The cuttings for this vineyard were taken from the Old Garden Vineyard, so despite it's relatively young age, it has pedigree. Sage, smoke and black olive notes mingle easily on the nose, backed by flavors of vanilla, black cherry and mocha. It's medium to full in body and creamy in texture, with a smooth, silky finish. | Baby Bush | 91 | 20 | South Australia | Barossa Valley | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Hewitson 2014 Baby Bush Mourvèdre (Barossa Valley) | Mourvèdre | Hewitson |
| 59015 | 59014 | France | This cuvée is based on the 2014 vintage, with 40% reserve wine added for richness and maturity. It delivers intense red fruit along with equally intense acidity. With the dry crispness that's a hallmark of the producer, it's balanced, and bright, with a mineral texture. | Insouciance Brut Rosé | 91 | 50 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Huré Frères NV Insouciance Brut Rosé (Champagne) | Champagne Blend | Huré Frères |
| 59016 | 59015 | US | This blend of 90% Syrah and 10% Grenache offers plum, blackberry and blueberry on the nose with sweet cedar, tobacco and vanilla spice touches. There is strong acidity through the sip, which delivers similar elements as the nose, with baked black-purple fruit and clove spice. | De Facto | 91 | 40 | California | Santa Barbara County | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Workman Ayer 2014 De Facto Red (Santa Barbara County) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Workman Ayer |
| 59017 | 59016 | US | This wine is soft and subdued, inviting in its full-bodied embrace of vanilla. With all five red Bordeaux varieties involved, it makes an impact, showcasing rich red berry, cassis and cherry, while a dusting of clove spice finds length on the finish. | Tapestry Reserve | 91 | 65 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Beaulieu Vineyard 2013 Tapestry Reserve Red (Napa Valley) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Beaulieu Vineyard |
| 59018 | 59017 | France | Blended from Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards in the Côte des Blancs, this Champagne is rounded, with a healthy dose of acidity and plenty of textured minerality. Its creamy mousse lends a smooth character to balanced that texture. Drink this refreshing wine now. | Blanc de Blancs Brut | 91 | 70 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Brimoncourt NV Blanc de Blancs Brut (Champagne) | Champagne Blend | Brimoncourt |
| 59019 | 59018 | Spain | Schisty aromas of licorice and blackberry are touched up by a shot of cedary oak. This feels juicy and not that heavy or compact on the palate. Reedy, spicy plum and blackberry flavors come with lemony oak notes. This is toasty and spicy on the finish, with a spot of licorice. Drink through 2022. | Roureda Llicorella Anyada Clássic | 91 | 25 | Catalonia | Priorat | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Cellers Unió 2012 Roureda Llicorella Anyada Clássic Red (Priorat) | Red Blend | Cellers Unió |
| 59020 | 59019 | US | A plump nose full of fruit and spice shows black raspberry and mace. The palate is well fleshed out, with a range of fruit-forward flavors, including mulberry and exotic plum. Graphite minerality binds it together, surrounding tangy acidity. | Scarlett | 91 | 38 | California | Santa Maria Valley | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Challen 2013 Scarlett Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley) | Pinot Noir | Challen |
| 59021 | 59020 | France | It's rare to find Pinot Blanc in Champagne, let alone as a stand-alone grape. From the southern Aube vineyards, it's fruitier and softer than a Chardonnay-based wine. That makes it accessible, smooth, creamy and just ready to drink. | Extra Brut | 91 | 80 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Chassenay d'Arce 2008 Extra Brut Pinot Blanc (Champagne) | Pinot Blanc | Chassenay d'Arce |
| 59022 | 59021 | US | Boushey Vineyard makes up two-thirds of this wine, with the rest coming from Seven Hills. Fruit-forward aromas of cranberry, cherry, plum and spice lead to a thoroughly charming fruit-laden palate that shows a lot of purity. It's unabashed in its appeal. | | 91 | 27 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Covington 2012 Sangiovese (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Sangiovese | Covington |
| 59023 | 59022 | US | Light red cherry, marjoram and allspice aromas mark this bottling from a winery in the Central Valley that has sourced fruit from coastal regions for many years. The flavors are even more interesting, as cherry is enhanced by bay leaf, thyme, peppercorns and Indian spices. | Appellation Series | 91 | 50 | California | Santa Maria Valley | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Cru 2014 Appellation Series Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley) | Pinot Noir | Cru |
| 59024 | 59023 | Italy | Aromas of mature plum, French oak and tilled earth mingle with vanilla and an earthy whiff of game. The scents carry over to the chewy palate along with ripe black cherry, prune, new leather and black pepper. Assertive fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity show the wine's Aglianico pedigree. Drink 2019–2025. | Canneto | 91 | 30 | Southern Italy | Basilicata | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | D'Angelo 2013 Canneto Aglianico (Basilicata) | Aglianico | D'Angelo |
| 59025 | 59024 | US | This wine, which is 100% varietal, brings aromas of fresh herbs, coffee, toast and char. The palate is rich with dark-fruit flavors while maintaining a lovely sense of balance. | | 91 | 40 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Sightglass 2014 Cabernet Franc (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Cabernet Franc | Sightglass |
| 59026 | 59025 | US | Aromas of flowers, herb, wood spice and dark fruit lead to plentiful dark-berry flavors. It shows the warmth of the vintage. | Foundation | 91 | 38 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Structure 2014 Foundation Cabernet Franc (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Cabernet Franc | Structure |
| 59027 | 59026 | US | Vibrant aromas of cherry, black currant, green herb and barrel spice are followed by polished fruit flavors that show depth and detail. It's expressive on the finish. | Foundation | 91 | 38 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Structure 2014 Foundation Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Structure |
| 59028 | 59027 | US | Earthy aromas of clay and wet slate meet with tangy red fruit on the nose of this bottling, which is a best-barrel blend. There is expert acidity and nicely polished tannins, with dark berry flavors along with more slate-driven earthiness. Relatively mellow and reserved for a top-tier effort. | Niclaire | 91 | 87 | California | California | California Other | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Testarossa 2015 Niclaire Pinot Noir (California) | Pinot Noir | Testarossa |
| 59029 | 59028 | Italy | Savory and intriguing, this opens with heady scents suggesting ripe apricot, honeydew melon and Spanish broom. The round enveloping palate doles out juicy peach, ripe pear, bitter almond and a hint of honey. Mouthwatering acidity and a blast of tangerine give it a mouthwatering close. | Vigna Rocca | 91 | 15 | Central Italy | Romagna | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Tre Monti 2016 Vigna Rocca Albana (Romagna) | Albana | Tre Monti |
| 59030 | 59029 | US | This is Zinfandel at its unabashed best, bringing aromas of vanilla, spice, raspberry and cranberry. The palate holds nothing back—full bodied and rich. It's a heavy hitter but keeps its balance remarkably well. | StoneTree Vineyard | 91 | 30 | Washington | Wahluke Slope | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Two Vintners 2014 StoneTree Vineyard Zinfandel (Wahluke Slope) | Zinfandel | Two Vintners |
| 59031 | 59030 | Chile | Heavy oak, vanilla and lightly herbal black-fruit aromas are savory and border on soupy. In the mouth, this is rich, saturated and jammy. Flavors of maple, chocolate and toast accent fully extracted dark-fruit flavors. Full chewy tannins result in a pounding finish. Drink through 2022. | Vitrum | 91 | 29 | Maipo Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Viña Chocalan 2013 Vitrum Malbec (Maipo Valley) | Malbec | Viña Chocalan |
| 59032 | 59031 | Spain | Black-fruit aromas are made more complex by notes of leather and oak. This is full, blocky and tannic on the palate, with dark-fruit flavors of black plum and blackberry touched up by oak. A woody but long finish suggests that this will find its prime in a couple of years; drink through 2024. | | 91 | 25 | Northern Spain | Ribera del Duero | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Cepa 21 2014 Ribera del Duero | Tempranillo | Cepa 21 |
| 59033 | 59032 | France | Produced from a 2.5-acre parcel of vines planted in 1949, this is a sophisticated wine. It has a fine balance of fruit, maturity and concentration. Its fruit richness lends weight and a fast-maturing quality. Drink from 2018. | Mes Vieilles Vignes Blanc de Blancs Brut | 91 | 67 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | José Dhondt 2009 Mes Vieilles Vignes Blanc de Blancs Brut Chardonnay (Champagne) | Chardonnay | José Dhondt |
| 59034 | 59033 | Italy | Aromas of flinty mineral, smoke, dark fruit and moist soil lead the nose. Mirroring the nose, the fresh savory palate offers dark plum, juicy cherry, ground pepper and clove. Rounded tannins provide a cushion of support and a smooth, irresistible texture. | Vigna Madre | 91 | 50 | Southern Italy | Campi Flegrei | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | La Sibilla 2013 Vigna Madre Piedirosso (Campi Flegrei) | Piedirosso | La Sibilla |
| 59035 | 59034 | France | Although this wine is tight with tannins and wood aging, it shows the softer side of the appellation with its ripe red berry fruit. Needing more time in bottle to deliver the opulence of its fine Premier Cru vineyard, it will be best from 2022. | Les Marconnets Premier Cru | 91 | 50 | Burgundy | Savigny-lès-Beaune | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Labouré-Roi 2015 Les Marconnets Premier Cru (Savigny-lès-Beaune) | Pinot Noir | Labouré-Roi |
| 59036 | 59035 | Chile | Dark in appearance, with reduced, grapy, inky aromas, this compact Carmenère nearly collapses under its own weight. Heavily toasted blackberry flavors finish stout, with blackened spice notes. If there's a knock on this blockbuster, it's that it lacks layering and elegance. | Cuvée Alexandre Viñedo Apalta | 91 | 24 | Colchagua Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Lapostolle 2014 Cuvée Alexandre Viñedo Apalta Carmenère (Colchagua Valley) | Carmenère | Lapostolle |
| 59037 | 59036 | US | This red-label cuvée is made exclusively from estate-grown fruit. Lively and aromatic, it carries a streak of beetroot threaded through blackberry fruit. It's tight and tense, like a coiled spring, suggesting that some additional bottle age will help to open it up. The concentration is impressive, and the flavors continue on through a lengthy finish, with a suggestion of gunmetal as it subsides. | | 91 | 38 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Le Cadeau 2015 Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Noir | Le Cadeau |
| 59038 | 59037 | US | The deep, almost tawny gold color, coupled with a slight pétillance, signals that this is no ordinary GV. It went through four days of whole cluster maceration before being fermented with wild yeasts in new 500-liter Austrian oak puncheons. It's rich, toasty and lively in the mouth, yet smoothed out with the oxidative impact of the time in wood. A generous and flavorful wine, it shows toast and nuts and caramelized highlights along with light apple-butter fruit. | Vitae Springs Vineyard | 91 | 30 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Minimus 2015 Vitae Springs Vineyard Grüner Veltliner (Willamette Valley) | Grüner Veltliner | Minimus |
| 59039 | 59038 | US | A 100% varietal wine from the wilds of the appellation, this wine shows a pretty range of violet and dusty sage. Concentrated in fruit and girth with a bright backbone of acidity, it finishes in earthy forest floor and chocolate. | | 91 | 75 | California | Mount Veeder | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Mt. Brave 2013 Cabernet Franc (Mount Veeder) | Cabernet Franc | Mt. Brave |
| 59040 | 59039 | US | Caramelized apples and toasted squash-seed aromas arise from this wine, which offers good zing but a more oxidized style on the palate. Flavors of nut-based syrups, dried citrus and slightly sour orange juice arise once sipped. | | 85 | 28 | California | Santa Cruz Mountains | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Sarah's Vineyard 2012 Chardonnay (Santa Cruz Mountains) | Chardonnay | Sarah's Vineyard |