| 70681 | 70680 | Italy | It opens with scents of plum, red berries, sage and balsam. The understated palate offers up crushed wild cherry accented with notes of vanilla, espresso, sage and menthol alongside brisk acidity and bracing tannins. Give it time to develop fully. Drink after 2020. | Rocche dell'Annunziata | 90 | 45 | Piedmont | Barolo | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Rocche Costamagna 2010 Rocche dell'Annunziata (Barolo) | Nebbiolo | Rocche Costamagna |
| 70682 | 70681 | US | From the Wits' End estate vineyard's best lots, this offers a complex fruit mix running from orange and pineapple into raspberry and cherry. A suggestion of Dr Pepper soda is in play also, and the wine shines with excellent texture and freshness. | Private Stash #10 | 90 | 75 | Oregon | Chehalem Mountains | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Roco 2012 Private Stash #10 Pinot Noir (Chehalem Mountains) | Pinot Noir | Roco |
| 70683 | 70682 | Argentina | Brambly, leathery aromas of berry fruits, plum and spice set up a high-acid, broad palate with a strong sense of brightness and electricity. Flavors of roasted berries come with raciness and notes of spice and chocolate. Things remain zesty and bright on the finish, where residual acidity creates energy to spare. Drink through 2019. | Apartado Gran | 90 | 100 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Rutini 2010 Apartado Gran Malbec (Mendoza) | Malbec | Rutini |
| 70684 | 70683 | US | This full-bodied but nicely balanced and dry Zin has cedar and nutmeg aromas that waft over earthy, wild blackberry and cedar flavors. The texture is smooth and slightly tannic, and the finish lingers. | Lubenko | 90 | 22 | California | Fiddletown | Sierra Foothills | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Sobon Estate 2012 Lubenko Zinfandel (Fiddletown) | Zinfandel | Sobon Estate |
| 70685 | 70684 | Argentina | Stout, smoky aromas revolve around thick berry scents and minerally notes. This is rock solid in the mouth but not too heavy. Jammy blackberry, spice and herbal flavors are generous, while the finish is lightly oaked, with modest toast, vanilla and chocolate notes along with mint. | Alta Collection | 90 | 20 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Tapiz 2012 Alta Collection Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Tapiz |
| 70686 | 70685 | US | This smells brooding like midnight. At this date, with the heavy usage of oak, there's plenty of espresso, licorice, pretzel and charred-wood aromatics. The palate feels seamless, with highly buffed tannins and silken acids. Lay this wine down for a few years for better oak integration—or if you're antsy, decant it for at least an hour. | | 90 | 100 | Virginia | Virginia | | | | The Boneyard 2010 Syrah (Virginia) | Syrah | The Boneyard |
| 70687 | 70686 | US | This Rhône varietal-based, pink lemonade-colored rosé starts with warm watermelon and sharp lime zest on the fresh, bright nose. The 71% Grenache, 18% Cinsault, 6% Counoise, 5% Mourvèdre blend offers light cherry flavors, some honey and a bit of bubblegum, with nice grip and racy acidity taking it to the finish line. | Version Anna's Estate | 90 | 20 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Adelaida 2013 Version Anna's Estate Rosé (Paso Robles) | Rosé | Adelaida |
| 70688 | 70687 | Portugal | This wine remains a benchmark for the Vinho Verde region, even though the producers have now recast it as a Minho wine. It is steely, tight and crisp, with a touch of creaminess that gives it a more rounded aftertaste. Drink now through 2015. | Quinta da Aveleda Estate Bottled Loureiro-Alvarinho | 90 | 8 | Minho | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Aveleda 2013 Quinta da Aveleda Estate Bottled Loureiro-Alvarinho White (Minho) | Portuguese White | Aveleda |
| 70689 | 70688 | Italy | Loaded with finesse, this structured wine boasts an alluring fragrance of ripe red berry, violet, rose, and cinnamon. The bright palate delivers concentrated black cherry, raspberry, baking spices and balsamic notes supported by youthful but refined tannins. It's already accessible but will be better after 2020. | | 90 | 30 | Piedmont | Barbaresco | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Beni di Batasiolo 2011 Barbaresco | Nebbiolo | Beni di Batasiolo |
| 70690 | 70689 | Italy | Inviting aromas of black berry, spice, leather, truffle and a whiff of toasted oak lead the nose. The palate opens with flavors that include black cherry, baking spices, herbs, black pepper and espresso. Drying wood tannins give an astringent and abrupt finish. | Lazzarito | 90 | 150 | Piedmont | Barolo | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Vietti 2010 Lazzarito (Barolo) | Nebbiolo | Vietti |
| 70691 | 70690 | Italy | This accessible Barbaresco opens with ripe red berry, rose, leather and earthy aromas. The fresh palate offers dark cherry, ripe raspberry and black pepper alongside firm tannins and bright acidity. Drink now–2019. | | 90 | 30 | Piedmont | Barbaresco | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Villadoria 2011 Barbaresco | Nebbiolo | Villadoria |
| 70692 | 70691 | US | There's not much Riesling left in the Napa Valley so this is a rare find, a dry, crisp white bursting in aromas of citrus and flowers, balanced and completely refreshing. A touch of honey and lychee linger on the finish. Serve cold with spicy carnitas. | | 90 | 25 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Wharton 2013 Riesling (Napa Valley) | Riesling | Wharton |
| 70693 | 70692 | US | Sultry pear and baked apple are the stars. Lemony and creamy on the palate, this offers slight hints of honey and tropical fruit. It boasts a long finish and robust yet restrained oak that should relax in time. | River Road Ranch | 90 | 32 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Trione 2011 River Road Ranch Chardonnay (Russian River Valley) | Chardonnay | Trione |
| 70694 | 70693 | US | As intense and strapping as a Hall of Fame cornerback, this Cabernet is ripe in dark cherry, vanilla and milk chocolate, the tannins mouthfillingly sweet. Built to last, it should stand up to even the fiercest of meats, from rib eye to ribs. | | 90 | 112 | California | Calistoga | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | TwentyFour by Charles Woodson 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Calistoga) | Cabernet Sauvignon | TwentyFour by Charles Woodson |
| 70695 | 70694 | Italy | Leather, berry, toast, crushed rose and herbs are some of the scents that emerge. The palate displays crushed cherry, black pepper, licorice and balsamic notes alongside youthfully aggressive, tightly packed tannins that need another few years to unwind. | Albesani Santo Stefano Riserva | 90 | 75 | Piedmont | Barbaresco | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Castello di Neive 2009 Albesani Santo Stefano Riserva (Barbaresco) | Nebbiolo | Castello di Neive |
| 70696 | 70695 | US | Boasting a beautiful ruby red color, this cool-climate Grenache offers aromas of red and pink roses, with blackberry juice down the middle and a lithe, near-citrus freshness on the edges. It's very spicy once sipped, with the blackberry juice and sharper citrus present again. Would be great with blue cheese burgers. | Estate | 90 | 38 | California | Edna Valley | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Chamisal Vineyards 2011 Estate Grenache (Edna Valley) | Grenache | Chamisal Vineyards |
| 70697 | 70696 | Australia | After 26 months in French oak and additional time in bottle, this is a sumptuously silky Grenache. The complex aromas hint at roasted meat, vanilla and stewed plum, while the flavors follow suit, picking up mocha notes on the long, mouthwatering finish. Ready to drink. | Richelieu | 90 | 80 | South Australia | South Australia | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Charles Melton 2009 Richelieu Grenache (South Australia) | Grenache | Charles Melton |
| 70698 | 70697 | US | Tangy green-apple aromas and flavors make this medium-bodied wine refreshing, crisp and palate-cleansing. The texture is vibrant and the finish lively. | | 90 | 12 | California | California | California Other | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Dancing Bull 2013 Sauvignon Blanc (California) | Sauvignon Blanc | Dancing Bull |
| 70699 | 70698 | France | Made by Domaine de Chevalier for an order of nuns, this ripe and rich wine keeps a beautiful sense of proportion. Already delicious, it has touches of wood as well as quince and green plum fruits. Drink from 2016. | | 90 | | Bordeaux | Pessac-Léognan | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine de la Solitude 2012 Pessac-Léognan | Bordeaux-style White Blend | Domaine de la Solitude |
| 70700 | 70699 | Italy | Dried rose, violet, crushed black cherry, cake spices, leather, herbs and balsamic notes come together alongside bracing tannins. It's already tempting but give it time to unwind. Drink after 2016. | Riserva | 90 | 40 | Piedmont | Barbaresco | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Francone 2009 Riserva (Barbaresco) | Nebbiolo | Francone |
| 70701 | 70700 | France | Some wood aging has given this wine its smooth texture and light eucalyptus character. It has also give the fruit extra richness and depth. The black-currant flavors are rich, lifted by balanced acidity. This is going to be a delicious wine from early 2017. | | 87 | 13 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux Supérieur | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Meillier 2015 Bordeaux Supérieur | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Meillier |
| 70702 | 70701 | France | The vineyards of this estate take their name from their hillside (Puy) position. The wine is still very young with its generous black fruits and acidity still bubbling with energy. With tannins in the background, it will be a wine that develops relatively quickly, certainly ready to drink by 2019. | | 87 | 20 | Bordeaux | Montagne-Saint-Émilion | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Puy Rigaud 2015 Montagne-Saint-Émilion | Merlot | Château Puy Rigaud |
| 70703 | 70702 | France | This is a bold and ripe wine from the gravel soil of Lalande de Pomerol. It is now reaching maturity. It has rich blackberry fruits, layered with acidity. The tannic core is still firm giving the wine the chance to age further. Drink until 2022. | Château la Croix | 87 | 30 | Bordeaux | Lalande de Pomerol | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Roc de Boissac 2012 Château la Croix (Lalande de Pomerol) | Merlot | Château Roc de Boissac |
| 70704 | 70703 | France | This ripe blackberry-flavored wine is deliciously ready to drink. It has soft tannins and a smooth texture that is now just right. The acidity and the jammy aftertaste make the wine attractive. | | 87 | 15 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux Supérieur | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Vrai Caillou 2014 Bordeaux Supérieur | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Vrai Caillou |
| 70705 | 70704 | US | This is a late release wine, but a bit of a boon for wine drinkers, who may open and consume it at will. Light cranberry, licorice, root beer and coffee flavors meld, with plenty of supporting acidity. It's a modest wine, with a quick finish, but drinks nicely at the moment. | Sams Valley Vineyard | 87 | 25 | Oregon | Southern Oregon | Southern Oregon | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Cliff Creek 2011 Sams Valley Vineyard Syrah (Southern Oregon) | Syrah | Cliff Creek |
| 70706 | 70705 | US | Barrel aromas are out front, with notes of char, toast and vanilla along with dark raspberry and spice. The palate presents a mixture of fruit and barrel, with the latter showing a bit too prominently. | Clarke Vineyard | 87 | 22 | Washington | Walla Walla Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | College Cellars 2014 Clarke Vineyard Merlot (Walla Walla Valley (WA)) | Merlot | College Cellars |
| 70707 | 70706 | Portugal | Red-berry fruits dominate this still-young wine that has dark tannins and concentration. Spice and wood-aging flavors still show strongly. Drink from 2019. | Contraste Tinto | 87 | 19 | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Conceito Vinhos 2014 Contraste Tinto Red (Douro) | Portuguese Red | Conceito Vinhos |
| 70708 | 70707 | Portugal | Made from 100% Touriga Nacional, this is a dark-pink-colored rosé. The fruit is full while also crisp. Extra Brut suggests a dry wine, although in fact the ripeness of the fruit means it is soft and full. This sparkling wine is ready to drink. | Murta Extra Brut Rosé | 87 | 19 | Lisboa | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Coteaux da Murta NV Murta Extra Brut Rosé Touriga Nacional (Lisboa) | Touriga Nacional | Coteaux da Murta |
| 70709 | 70708 | Portugal | A classic Douro blend that includes Touriga Nacional and Touriga Franca has produced a ripe, soft and full wine. It has licorice and dark-chocolate flavors as well as bold tannins and rich black-currant fruits. Drink this solid wine from 2018. | Porrais | 87 | 15 | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta de Porrais 2014 Porrais Red (Douro) | Portuguese Red | Quinta de Porrais |
| 70710 | 70709 | Portugal | This is a ripe, smooth wine. With spice from wood aging and balanced acidity, it is fruity as well as lightly structured. Drink now. | Reserva | 87 | 14 | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta do Castelinho 2013 Reserva Red (Douro) | Portuguese Red | Quinta do Castelinho |