| 71792 | 71791 | US | Dense and woody, this blends 58% Cabernet Sauvignon with 18% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Franc and 6% Petit Verdot. Richly layered, it's tannic and robust in oak, allowing a delicate rendering of cassis and red currant to show quietly. | | 90 | 185 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Episode 2013 Red (Napa Valley) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Episode |
| 71793 | 71792 | US | Caramelized black currant and dark tobacco leaf aromas make for a rich nose in this bottling from the longtime family producer. The palate packs elderberry and dried violet flavors, with pencil shaving, charred wood and smoky touches. The tannins are full and firm. | | 90 | 30 | California | Santa Barbara County | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Fess Parker 2014 Syrah (Santa Barbara County) | Syrah | Fess Parker |
| 71791 | 71790 | Austria | Ripe, juicy pear scents make for an inviting nose. The wine's concentrated palate presents ample citrus with those pear notes, as well as spicy grapefruit zestiness. This is lovely, dry, refreshing and focused. | L&T Cool Climate Falkenstein | 90 | 14 | Niederösterreich | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Dürnberg 2016 L&T Cool Climate Falkenstein Grüner Veltliner (Niederösterreich) | Grüner Veltliner | Dürnberg |
| 71794 | 71793 | Austria | This wine's shy nose barely hints at black cherry and plum. The palate is taut and framed by smooth, finely woven tannins that still hold its juicy red fruit tight. A pleasant, fresh, aromatic grip lingers. | | 90 | 21 | Burgenland | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Gernot and Heike Heinrich 2015 Blaufränkisch (Burgenland) | Blaufränkisch | Gernot and Heike Heinrich |
| 71795 | 71794 | US | This blend of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay has a lovely rose-petal perfume and a dry, luxurious mouthfeel. Raspberry, strawberry and a flourish of orange provide a depth of fruity flavor. | Brut Rosé | 90 | 29 | California | Carneros | Napa-Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Gloria Ferrer NV Brut Rosé Sparkling (Carneros) | Sparkling Blend | Gloria Ferrer |
| 71796 | 71795 | Italy | Elderflower, grapefruit, dried herb and tomato vine scents lead the way in this linear, medium-bodied white. The bright, savory palate offers honeydew melon, kiwi and juicy citrus flavors, with fresh acidity that leaves a mouthwatering finish. | | 90 | 16 | Northeastern Italy | Collio | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Gradis'ciutta 2015 Sauvignon (Collio) | Sauvignon | Gradis'ciutta |
| 71797 | 71796 | Austria | Apart from a ripe blueberry scent, the nose of this Zwiegelt and Cabernet Sauvignon blend is shy. The palate presents juicy, cinnamon-tinged blackberry and black cherry fruit, with a lovely whisper of white pepper around the edges. A very successful wine for a very ripe vintage, it has the firm tannins of Cabernet to lend appetizing balance to all the juicy fruit. | Trie Rot | 90 | 14 | Burgenland | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Gunter Triebaumer 2015 Trie Rot Red (Burgenland) | Red Blend | Gunter Triebaumer |
| 71798 | 71797 | New Zealand | Fennel and yellow plum notes mark the nose, followed by flavors of peach, mirabelle plum and something akin to vegetable oil. This is richly textured for a dry Riesling, with a lingering, velvety feel on the long finish. | Single Vineyard Dry | 90 | 20 | Marlborough | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Huia 2015 Single Vineyard Dry Riesling (Marlborough) | Riesling | Huia |
| 71799 | 71798 | Austria | With an aroma reminiscent of peardrop and a zesty, easy and fresh palate, this wine is light on its feet and almost weightless. A whisper of zesty vigor on the finish makes it clean and refreshing. | Selection Federspiel | 90 | 27 | Wachau | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Jäger 2016 Selection Federspiel Grüner Veltliner (Wachau) | Grüner Veltliner | Jäger |
| 71800 | 71799 | Argentina | This opens with mostly toast and barrel char, but airing allows chocolate and spice aromas into play. This Malbec feels tight, stout and chewy, with fresh acidity and firm tannins. Black-fruit flavors are toasty all the way to a peppery spicy finish. Drink through 2021. | Reserva Barrancas Vineyards | 90 | 25 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Pascual Toso 2014 Reserva Barrancas Vineyards Malbec (Mendoza) | Malbec | Pascual Toso |
| 71801 | 71800 | US | Grippy with tannin and firm structure, this warm-vintage wine shows rich red cherry, currant and spicy clove flavors. Tinged with a touch of reduction, it gains depth and mouthfeel from its prominent oak. | | 90 | 50 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Rutherford Hill 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford Hill |
| 71802 | 71801 | US | This is a pristinely fruity yet vivacious sparkling rosé. It's deft in body and scintillatingly crisp, offering layers of tart red-apple and raspberry flavors. Fine delicate froth and persistent bubbles set it apart, as does its long sugar-cookie finish. | Sparkling Rosé | 90 | 45 | New York | North Fork of Long Island | Long Island | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Bedell 2015 Sparkling Rosé Sparkling (North Fork of Long Island) | Sparkling Blend | Bedell |
| 71803 | 71802 | Argentina | Berry and black-plum aromas are dense. This wine from silt (limo) soils feels a bit tannic and rugged. Flavors of plum and berry fruits are spicy, while the finish is savory tasting and long, with moderate complexity. Drink through 2021. | Finca La Escuela El Limo | 90 | 30 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | TintoNegro 2013 Finca La Escuela El Limo Malbec (Mendoza) | Malbec | TintoNegro |
| 71804 | 71803 | US | While there was some bottle variation between two samples, this elegant Sauvignon Blanc highlights the variety's more mineral, smoky expressions. Despite six years of cellar aging, there's still plenty of crisp cutting lemon and green-apple flavors augmented by spine-tingling acidity and a long chalky finish. | | 90 | 20 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Shaw 2008 Sauvignon Blanc (Finger Lakes) | Sauvignon Blanc | Shaw |
| 71805 | 71804 | Spain | Edgy cherry and currant aromas are more crisp than rich, while this old-vines Rioja also shows an aromatic note of dusty earth. High acidity tethered to a medium body creates some midpalate emptiness, while plum, currant and berry flavors are fresh on a pointy finish. Drink through 2024. | Cepas Centenarias | 90 | 30 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Taron 2012 Cepas Centenarias (Rioja) | Tempranillo | Taron |
| 71806 | 71805 | Italy | Intense yellow stone fruit, grapefruit, smoky flint and nutmeg aromas jump out of the glass. The bright, generous palate doles out juicy apricot, mature peach and orange zest notes, framed by tangy acidity. A mineral note lifts the lingering finish. | | 90 | 20 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige Valle Isarco | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Abbazia di Novacella 2015 Kerner (Alto Adige Valle Isarco) | Kerner | Abbazia di Novacella |
| 71807 | 71806 | US | Coral in color, this dry wine's light, fresh watermelon aromas lead to tasty raspberry and cherry flavors, backed by bright acidity. It's medium bodied and mouth-filling, maintaining a refreshing, appetizing quality through the finish. | Grenache | 90 | 24 | California | Lodi | Central Valley | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Acquiesce 2016 Grenache Rosé (Lodi) | Rosé | Acquiesce |
| 71808 | 71807 | France | Domaine Houchart is one of the top estates in Sainte-Victoire. This ripe while deliciously fruity and fresh wine is full of raspberries, ripe red currants and a refreshing line of acidity. | | 90 | 20 | Provence | Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Houchart 2013 Rosé (Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire) | Rosé | Domaine Houchart |
| 71809 | 71808 | US | This remarkably balanced semi-dry wine is intensely aromatic, with scents of preserved yellow peaches, saffron and spice. Juicy and ripe in stone fruit flavor, it's unabashedly forward, yet piercing acidity and delicate mineral tones lend elegance and style. Finishes with a lingering kiss of honey. | Reserve | 90 | 25 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Dr. Konstantin Frank 2012 Reserve Riesling (Finger Lakes) | Riesling | Dr. Konstantin Frank |
| 71810 | 71809 | US | The historic Dr. Konstantin Frank winery has long been a source for consistent, well-priced wines in the Finger Lakes. Pretty on the nose, with delicate floral and stone-fruit aromas, it builds in intensity and power on the palate, with a crush of sweet-tart grapefruit and nectarine flavors. Hints of fresh herb, honeycomb and zippy lemon-lime acidity add nuance and balance to a long finish. | Semi Dry | 90 | 15 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Dr. Konstantin Frank 2012 Semi Dry Riesling (Finger Lakes) | Riesling | Dr. Konstantin Frank |
| 71811 | 71810 | Israel | Deep garnet in color, this blend has aromas of cherry cola, black cherry and butterscotch. This smooth, well-balanced wine offers flavors of blueberry, black cherry, caramel, toffee and Chinese five-spice powder. Almost imperceptible tannins yield to an invigorating finish with a touch of caramel. | Mount Hermon Indigo | 90 | 13 | Galilee | | | Mike DeSimone | @worldwineguys | Golan Heights Winery 2012 Mount Hermon Indigo Red (Galilee) | Red Blend | Golan Heights Winery |
| 71812 | 71811 | South Africa | Rich and seductive, this brims with dense aromas and flavors of baked apple, dried stone fruit, tangerine peel and a touch of lanolin. There's great balance between the round, lush texture and clean, refreshing acidity, keeping the palate fresh and lively. Soft nuances of honey-roasted nut and toast unfold on the finish. Drink now–2016. | Noble Late Harvest | 90 | 20 | Elgin | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Paul Cluver 2011 Noble Late Harvest Riesling (Elgin) | Riesling | Paul Cluver |
| 71813 | 71812 | US | There's an intense minerality throughout this dry, elegantly structured wine. It's boldly concentrated with yellow peach and quince flavors, yet chiseled with streaks of lime acidity, lanolin and steel. Finishes long with a fragrant spray of honeysuckle. | Dry Estate Bottled and Grown | 90 | 19 | New York | Seneca Lake | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Hermann J. Wiemer 2012 Dry Estate Bottled and Grown Riesling (Seneca Lake) | Riesling | Hermann J. Wiemer |
| 71814 | 71813 | Slovenia | Ravan is the local Slovenian name for the Friulano grape. This tasty wine is medium gold to dark straw in color with aromas of honeysuckle, passion fruit and freshly baked apple pie. The finish is pleasantly astringent with lingering flavors of hazelnut. It's perfect to pair with game birds such as duck or quail. | Ravan | 90 | 25 | Goriska Brda | | | Jeff Jenssen | @worldwineguys | Kabaj 2011 Ravan Sauvignonasse (Goriska Brda) | Sauvignonasse | Kabaj |
| 71815 | 71814 | Turkey | Deep ruby in the glass, it offers aromas of black cherry and butterscotch. Smooth, seamless tannins encase flavors of black cherry, cherry cola, herbes du Provence and orange zest. The well-integrated flavors hold on through the smooth finish, which is punctuated by a closing burst of mint. | Prestige | 90 | 40 | Ankara | | | Mike DeSimone | @worldwineguys | Kavaklidere 2009 Prestige Kalecik Karasi (Ankara) | Kalecik Karasi | Kavaklidere |
| 71816 | 71815 | Croatia | Aromas include black cherry, cranberry, pomegranate, bramble and a light touch of eucalyptus. It's fruit forward and juicy on the lips yet pleasantly restrained in the midpalate. It would be an enjoyable wine at a barbecue. | | 90 | 18 | Istria | | | Jeff Jenssen | @worldwineguys | Kozlović 2011 Teran (Istria) | Teran | Kozlović |
| 71817 | 71816 | US | Whiffs of smoke and herbs add complexity to this beautifully floral, fruity wine. Off-dry in style, it's richly concentrated with peach and apricot flavors that reverberate on the palate with bracing lime-toned acidity. The long finish has a bristle of lemon-zest astringency. | Estate Bottled Semi-Dry | 90 | 14 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Lamoreaux Landing 2012 Estate Bottled Semi-Dry Riesling (Finger Lakes) | Riesling | Lamoreaux Landing |
| 71818 | 71817 | France | With its blend that includes perfumed Mourvèdre, this is a solidly tannic while also aromatic wine. It tastes of the garrigue and wild plants that surround the vineyards, giving both tannin and rich dark plum fruit flavors. It needs to age, so drink from 2016. | Cuvée G | 90 | 25 | Provence | Bandol | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Les Vignobles Gueissard 2011 Cuvée G Red (Bandol) | Red Blend | Les Vignobles Gueissard |
| 71819 | 71818 | France | A crisp, very textured wine that has red fruits and a salty edge from the closeness of the vines to the sea. It has a mineral texture, grapefruit and raspberry flavors, intense and bone dry. The wine needs food to be at its best. | Cuvée G | 90 | 22 | Provence | Bandol | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Les Vignobles Gueissard 2013 Cuvée G Rosé (Bandol) | Rosé | Les Vignobles Gueissard |
| 71820 | 71819 | New Zealand | This medium-bodied wine is tightly structured and bracingly acidic, yet doesn't lack for ripeness or fruit. Guava, gooseberry and grapefruit are all present from aromatic start to lengthy, focused finish. It's a crisp, refreshing counterpoint to some of Marlborough's softer styles of Sauvignon Blanc. | | 90 | 20 | Marlborough | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Mahi 2013 Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough) | Sauvignon Blanc | Mahi |