| 6061 | 6060 | Israel | Deep pink in the glass, this wine has a nose of strawberries and freesia. It is full in the mouth, with flavors of strawberry, tart cranberry, bitter almond and lavender. Soft but ever-present tannins are felt through the tart but pleasant finish. | | 89 | 15 | Galilee | | | Mike DeSimone | @worldwineguys | Recanati 2014 Rosé (Galilee) | Rosé | Recanati |
| 6062 | 6061 | US | All varietal, this offers aromas of coffee, cherry, chocolate, oak spices and green herbs that show a touch of underripeness. The palate displays elegance, restraint and polish along with a tart finish. | Heather Hill Estate | 89 | 55 | Washington | Walla Walla Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Abeja 2011 Heather Hill Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Walla Walla Valley (WA)) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Abeja |
| 6063 | 6062 | US | This wine is all from Underwood Mountain and shows perfumed aromas of grape skins, pear and apricot. It drinks medium sweet with abundant stone-fruit flavors. | Reminiscence | 89 | 18 | Washington | Columbia Gorge (WA) | Washington Other | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Ancestry 2013 Reminiscence Riesling (Columbia Gorge (WA)) | Riesling | Ancestry |
| 6064 | 6063 | US | Intensely ripe gooseberry and white grapefruit flavors are cut by a razor's edge of acidity in this juicy, bracing Sauvingnon Blanc. Fermented using indigenous yeasts, it's brisk on the finish, ending on a distinctly saline, mineral tone. | | 89 | 40 | New York | North Fork of Long Island | Long Island | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Bedell 2013 Sauvignon Blanc (North Fork of Long Island) | Sauvignon Blanc | Bedell |
| 6065 | 6064 | Italy | Aromas of baked plum, coconut, scorched earth and oak emerge in the glass. The palate offers dried black cherry, oak-driven spice, licorice and tobacco alongside firm but fine-grained tannins. Drink 2016–2021. | Mocenni Gran Selezione | 89 | 60 | Tuscany | Chianti Classico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Bindi Sergardi 2011 Mocenni Gran Selezione (Chianti Classico) | Red Blend | Bindi Sergardi |
| 6066 | 6065 | Spain | This is a bit clipped on the nose, with notes of saline, seashell, metal, leather and earthy blackberry. The palate feels wide and a touch wayward, while leathery berry and plum flavors include a note of mushroom. Lemony oak and herbal notes rise up on the finish. | Embocadero | 89 | 22 | Northern Spain | Ribera del Duero | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bodega San Pedro Regalado 2011 Embocadero (Ribera del Duero) | Tempranillo | Bodega San Pedro Regalado |
| 6067 | 6066 | Italy | This 90% Sangiovese, 5% Merlot and 5% Colorino blend opens with aromas that recall forest floor, dark berry and a whiff of toast. On the palate, notes of ground pepper, anise and cocoa accent a core of black cherry while firm, fine-grained tannins provide support. Drink through 2017. | | 89 | 20 | Tuscany | Chianti Classico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Borgo Scopeto 2013 Chianti Classico | Red Blend | Borgo Scopeto |
| 6068 | 6067 | Italy | Aromas of menthol, underbrush, scorched soil, licorice and ripe plum lead the nose. The structured palate delivers dried black cherry, aniseed, eucalyptus and ground pepper alongside a backbone of fine-grained tannins. It closes on a coffee note. | Baruffo | 89 | 22 | Tuscany | Chianti Classico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Cantalici L'Antica Fornace di Ridolfo 2012 Baruffo (Chianti Classico) | Sangiovese | Cantalici L'Antica Fornace di Ridolfo |
| 6069 | 6068 | Italy | Made with Sangiovese and 5% Canaiolo, this medium-bodied red initially opens with rather funky aromas that eventually burn off in the glass to reveal dark berry, tilled soil and a whiff of baking spice. The ripe palate offers juicy wild cherry, ground pepper, dried aromatic herb and an earthy note of game alongside smooth tannins. | Riserva | 89 | | Tuscany | Chianti Classico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Castellare di Castellina 2012 Riserva (Chianti Classico) | Red Blend | Castellare di Castellina |
| 6070 | 6069 | Italy | A full-bodied mix of Sangiovese and 5% Merlot, this offers aromas of ripe dark-skinned fruit, dark cooking spice, menthol and tobacco. On the firm, forward palate, notes of clove, peppercorn and anise accent the core of dried black cherry. Assertive, fine-grained tannins provide the framework. | Riserva | 89 | 20 | Tuscany | Chianti Classico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Castello di Gabbiano 2011 Riserva (Chianti Classico) | Sangiovese | Castello di Gabbiano |
| 6071 | 6070 | US | More of a Zinfandel than a red blend, this has plenty of flavor and more tannin than usual. Containing 40% Petite Sirah, it offers a surplus of juicy plum and black cherry flavors, good balance and just enough grippy tannin to make it robust. | The Rules of Fair Play | 89 | 35 | California | Fair Play | Sierra Foothills | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Cedarville Vineyard 2012 The Rules of Fair Play Red (Fair Play) | Red Blend | Cedarville Vineyard |
| 6072 | 6071 | France | Ripe and immediately attractive, this is an apple and lime flavored wine. Weight from the Pinots in the blend gives a rich, full-bodied backdrop. There is just a hint of toast in this bottling, showing it is very ready to drink. | Qualité Extra Brut | 89 | 45 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Charles Ellner NV Qualité Extra Brut (Champagne) | Champagne Blend | Charles Ellner |
| 6073 | 6072 | US | This wine is still a baby, pudgy and withdrawn, yet still it imparts enough herbal and black cherry to be inviting and promising. It retains the girth of tannins expected in a youthful wine, but is already integrative in oak. Let it open for the full effect. | | 89 | 23 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Slingshot 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Slingshot |
| 6074 | 6073 | US | This blend of 40% Mourvèdre, 30% Syrah, 21% Grenache and 9% Counoise shows a dense core of fruit on the fresh, tart nose, with blueberry, blackberry and boysenberry, as well as lava rocks and a licorice lift. The palate is all about texture, with good acidity and grip containing the purple fruit flavors | Espirit de Tablas | 89 | 55 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Tablas Creek 2012 Espirit de Tablas Red (Paso Robles) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Tablas Creek |
| 6075 | 6074 | US | There are good things going on on this wine, with its aromas of leather and brown spices and sweet fruit flavors. However, they don't quite all seem to come together. | Ciel du Cheval Vineyard | 89 | 40 | Washington | Red Mountain | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Tamarack Cellars 2012 Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Syrah (Red Mountain) | Syrah | Tamarack Cellars |
| 6076 | 6075 | Italy | Fresh and savory, this vibrant red offers classic Sangiovese sensations of violet, red berry, black cherry, tilled soil and dark spice. It's medium bodied and balanced, with bright acidity and refined tannins. An aniseed note marks the close. | | 89 | 20 | Tuscany | Chianti Classico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Tenuta di Arceno 2013 Chianti Classico | Red Blend | Tenuta di Arceno |
| 6077 | 6076 | Spain | Minerality and stone-fruit aromas dominate the nose on this pointed, acid-driven Galician white. Tangy citrus flavors, particularly tangerine, dominate the palate, while the finish is just fleshy and round enough to make this friendly. Drink through spring 2016. | Abadia de San Campio | 89 | 20 | Galicia | Rías Baixas | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Terras Gauda 2014 Abadia de San Campio Albariño (Rías Baixas) | Albariño | Terras Gauda |
| 6078 | 6077 | Italy | Made with Sangiovese and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, this opens with aromas of violet, blackberry and a whiff of baking spice. The fresh, easy-drinking palate offers juicy black cherry, clove and a hint of ground espresso alongside supple tannins. | | 89 | 11 | Tuscany | Chianti Classico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Toscolo 2013 Chianti Classico | Red Blend | Toscolo |
| 6079 | 6078 | US | An extremely good deal, this wine will keep both neophytes and experts entertained, with aromas of black-plum jam, dark strawberries and graphite on the lively nose. The palate brings pungent blueberry and black cherry, along with crushed black-lava rocks and pencil shavings right down the middle. | Red Cedar Vineyard | 89 | 14 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Clayhouse 2013 Red Cedar Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Clayhouse |
| 6080 | 6079 | Austria | Both fresh green and ripe yellow pear make an appearance on the nose, along with a subtle hint of pineapple candy. The palate is more crisp than expected—in line with the 2014 vintage—but provides ample refreshment and citrus zing. If you like zippy you'll love this. | Donatus | 89 | 12 | Wagram | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Direder 2014 Donatus Grüner Veltliner (Wagram) | Grüner Veltliner | Direder |
| 6081 | 6080 | Spain | An oaky opening with aromas of coconut, dried cheese, herbs, wood resin and berry fruits introduces a fresh, healthy palate with power but also resiny stickiness. Lightly baked cherry and plum flavors finish with lingering spice and wood notes. Drink through 2020. | Coto de Imaz Reserva | 89 | 24 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | El Coto 2010 Coto de Imaz Reserva (Rioja) | Tempranillo | El Coto |
| 6082 | 6081 | Italy | Wild cherry, ripe strawberry, graphite, clove and licorice sensations emerge in this elegant red. It's well balanced and already enjoyable thanks to supple tannins and fresh acidity. It will provide easy-drinking pleasure over the next few years. Enjoy through 2017. | | 89 | 18 | Tuscany | Chianti Rufina | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Fattoria Il Lago 2012 Chianti Rufina | Sangiovese | Fattoria Il Lago |
| 6083 | 6082 | Italy | Aromas of ripe plum, pressed blue flowers, dark berry and coffee lead the nose. The round, savory palate offers dried black cherry, cinnamon-spice and espresso alongside soft acidity and supple tannins. Drink through 2016. | | 89 | 15 | Tuscany | Chianti | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Fattoria Valacchi 2012 Chianti | Sangiovese | Fattoria Valacchi |
| 6084 | 6083 | US | Made completely from Merlot, this wine comes from Candy Mountain (52%), Birch Creek (25%) and Bacchus vineyards. The oak (35% new American) plays a central role, with aromas of vanilla and green wood out in front of raspberries and cherries. Flavors are light yet concentrated, with the tannins showing some astringency. | | 89 | 30 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Forgeron 2012 Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Merlot | Forgeron |
| 6085 | 6084 | US | All coming from Stillwater Creek Vineyard, this leads with aromas of green herbs, dark fruit and milk chocolate. It's hedonistic in style with layers of fruit flavors and tart acids that seem a bit out of place. | | 89 | 30 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Foundry Vineyards 2012 Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Syrah | Foundry Vineyards |
| 6086 | 6085 | Israel | Deep straw in color, this low alcohol (6%) wine has a nose of lime sorbet, lilac and orange blossom. It offers flavors of lime sorbet, white peach, honey, orange blossom and Turkish delight. It is sweet but not overly so, with a nice touch of tartness on the finish. Consider pairing it with creamy desserts or fruit tarts. | Hermon | 89 | 15 | Galilee | | | Mike DeSimone | @worldwineguys | Golan Heights Winery 2014 Hermon Moscato (Galilee) | Moscato | Golan Heights Winery |
| 6087 | 6086 | Israel | Light straw to the eye, this wine offers aromas of pineapple, grapefruit and cut grass. There is a nice balance of citrus and herbal notes on the taste buds, with flavors of pear, peach, lemon and chopped parsley and basil. It has a bright, fresh finish. | Yarden | 89 | 20 | Galilee | | | Mike DeSimone | @worldwineguys | Golan Heights Winery 2014 Yarden Sauvignon Blanc (Galilee) | Sauvignon Blanc | Golan Heights Winery |
| 6088 | 6087 | US | This full-bodied blockbuster strikes a good balance between very ripe, lavish fruit aromas and spicy oak and berry flavors and a sense of good structure. It has gobs of strawberry and mulberry, a light and lively texture despite the high alcohol, and lingering, almost sweet finish. | Peacock Patch Reserve | 87 | 26 | California | Livermore Valley | Central Coast | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Ruby Hill Winery 2012 Peacock Patch Reserve Zinfandel (Livermore Valley) | Zinfandel | Ruby Hill Winery |
| 6089 | 6088 | Argentina | Leafy, herbal aromas blend with green notes and more typical blackberry and plum scents. This has a sharp, high-acid mouthfeel and grabby, angular flavors of currant and boysenberry. There's a toasty element to the finish, but also lasting acidity. This comes from high-elevation vineyards, and the related acid level is extreme. | | 87 | 60 | Mendoza Province | Uco Valley | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Rule of Three 2012 Malbec (Uco Valley) | Malbec | Rule of Three |
| 6090 | 6089 | US | Wrapped in an ethereal texture, this straightforward wine offers savory cranberry, strawberry and rhubarb around earth and spice. Medium bodied and robust, it finishes smooth and clean. | | 87 | 20 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Sonoma River 2013 Pinot Noir (Sonoma County) | Pinot Noir | Sonoma River |