| 72841 | 72840 | Spain | Gritty, heavily roasted aromas of stewed berry, coffee grinds and compost are less than appealing, although with airing things improve. This is wide and blocky in the mouth, with ripe, raisiny, roasted black-fruit flavors matched by bitter espresso. Molasses and heat drive the finish on this pricey wine that's not in great shape. | Reserva | 86 | 52 | Northern Spain | Ribera del Duero | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Cathar 2006 Reserva (Ribera del Duero) | Tinto Fino | Cathar |
| 72842 | 72841 | France | White currant aromas give an exotic character that is confirmed by the spice and ripe apricot flavors. Acidity is bright and fresh while the aftertaste moves the wine more to a warmer character. | | 86 | 15 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux Blanc | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château la Freynelle 2013 Bordeaux Blanc | Bordeaux-style White Blend | Château la Freynelle |
| 72843 | 72842 | France | The young tannins are keeping the wine dry at the moment. But the flavors of black currant fruitiness and fresh acidity promise a bright and fruity future. Drink from 2016. | | 86 | 17 | Bordeaux | Côtes de Bourg | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Noblet 2012 Côtes de Bourg | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Noblet |
| 72844 | 72843 | US | The Rutherford grapes that go into this wine travel down to Santa Barbara post-harvest, a journey that doesn't diminish the wine's sense of place. It represents its dusty provenance well amid a taste of sanguine tannins, soy sauce and ripe plum. | | 86 | 77 | California | Rutherford | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Conway 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Conway |
| 72845 | 72844 | US | This is a hard, rather chewy young wine, tannic and tight, with some earthy flavors. The fruit is thin and plummy, with a vein of chocolate adding some extra interest. | Reserve | 86 | 30 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Corvallis Cellars 2012 Reserve Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Noir | Corvallis Cellars |
| 72846 | 72845 | US | Young and spicy, this easy-drinking Pinot Gris still shows some bite and some bitterness, perhaps from skin contact. Give it a little more bottle age, and drink it chilled, to bring out the tart fruit and cut the phenolics. | | 86 | 19 | Oregon | Oregon | Oregon Other | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Corvallis Cellars 2013 Pinot Gris (Oregon) | Pinot Gris | Corvallis Cellars |
| 72847 | 72846 | Romania | Ruby garnet in color, this has aromas of red plums, purple flowers and black fruit conserves. There are nice bright fruit flavors on the palate, with touches of tobacco leaf and tart cherry on the finish. | La Umbra | 86 | 9 | Dealurile Munteniei | | | Jeff Jenssen | @worldwineguys | Cramele Halewood 2012 La Umbra Cabernet Sauvignon (Dealurile Munteniei) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Cramele Halewood |
| 72848 | 72847 | US | Puckering in mouthfuls of leathery, burly tannins, the color and power indicate Petit Verdot all right, so dark black is the wine and bursting in black licorice. | AlphaWOLF Ranch Estate | 86 | 60 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Eagle Eye 2009 AlphaWOLF Ranch Estate Petit Verdot (Napa Valley) | Petit Verdot | Eagle Eye |
| 72849 | 72848 | US | Arinarnoa (a crossing of Petit Verdot and Merlot), Merlot, Petit Sirah and Nebbiolo go into this diverse blend. A medium amount of chalky tannins and mild acids give shape to the molten chocolate and black cherry flavors. This finishes with light traction, plus notes of licorice and potpourri. | On the Edge | 86 | 16 | Arizona | Arizona | | | | Fiddlebender NV On the Edge Red (Arizona) | Red Blend | Fiddlebender |
| 72850 | 72849 | Spain | Plum and red-berry aromas are clean and fresh. This skips along on the palate, while flavors of wild berry and plum are a touch raw in character and feel. A rubbery finish is fresh and turns mildly bitter once the fruit fades. | | 86 | 10 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Finca del Marquesado 2012 Rioja | Tempranillo | Finca del Marquesado |
| 72851 | 72850 | Argentina | Neutral aromas and a mouthfeel with modest lemony acidity set up pithy citrus flavors and notes of green melon and lychee. The finish on this tropical-tasting wine is creamy and a bit heavy, with lime and green banana flavors. Drink right away. | Reserva | 86 | 12 | Other | Salta | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Finca El Origen 2013 Reserva Torrontés (Salta) | Torrontés | Finca El Origen |
| 72852 | 72851 | US | Solidly structured, this wine is medium- to full-bodied, moderately tannic and heading toward maturity in flavors. The medium garnet color goes to tawny at the rim. Aromas of cola, cherries and a touch of smoke are followed by rather lean fruit and clove flavors. Unfined, unfiltered and fermented with wild yeast. | Charles Vineyard | 86 | 46 | California | Anderson Valley | | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Foursight 2011 Charles Vineyard Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley) | Pinot Noir | Foursight |
| 72853 | 72852 | Portugal | As fresh as can be, this is a bright, lively and lightly perfumed wine. It has grapefruit, apricot fruit and a touch of minerality. Drink through 2015. | V | 86 | 13 | Alentejano | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Herdade do Esporão 2013 V Verdelho (Alentejano) | Verdelho | Herdade do Esporão |
| 72854 | 72853 | France | Soft and ripe, it has attractive peach and pear fruits and a lively shot of lemon acidity. It's rounded, rich and ready to drink. | Le Charnay | 86 | 25 | Loire Valley | Menetou-Salon | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Jean-Max Roger 2012 Le Charnay (Menetou-Salon) | Sauvignon Blanc | Jean-Max Roger |
| 72855 | 72854 | France | Raspberry fruits and juicy acidity are allied to a softly tannic structure to give a ripe while fresh wine. It's fruity but with a firm, dry core that gives the potential to age 2016–2017. | Domaine des Emois | 86 | 30 | Loire Valley | Sancerre | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Joseph Mellot 2012 Domaine des Emois (Sancerre) | Pinot Noir | Joseph Mellot |
| 72856 | 72855 | Spain | Fresh, punchy aromas of cherry and berry are like a fruit punch or Kool-Aid. This feels zesty, acidic, tannic and rubbery, while flavors of boysenberry and plum are juicy and aggressive, with a clean but jumpy finish. | Joven | 86 | 12 | Northern Spain | Ribera del Duero | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Martín Berdugo 2013 Joven (Ribera del Duero) | Tempranillo Blend | Martín Berdugo |
| 72857 | 72856 | Italy | Informal and simple, it offers bright red cherry-berry fruit, sweet cake spices and hints of alpine herbs. The silky smooth tannins and fresh acidity make this already extremely accessible so enjoy now–2020. | Tresuri | 86 | 55 | Piedmont | Barolo | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Mauro Sebaste 2010 Tresuri (Barolo) | Nebbiolo | Mauro Sebaste |
| 72858 | 72857 | US | This muted, tannic Cabernet spent 20 months in new French oak. The dark black cherry and berry fruit are overwhelmed somewhat by the toast and oak. | Flagstone | 86 | 59 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | 6 North 2009 Flagstone Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | 6 North |
| 72859 | 72858 | Argentina | Herbal black-fruit aromas come with a lot of oak. This is full, chunky and meaty in feel, with green hints and blackberry flavors appearing before a blast of hickory smoke takes over. A high-toast, slightly bitter finish confirms the strong oaky character. | | 86 | 15 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Alamos 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Alamos |
| 72860 | 72859 | Spain | Aromas of cherry cough drops and huckleberry syrup are heady and perplexing. The palate is like cough medicine, while syrupy cherry and berry flavors transition to medicinal and chocolaty. A rich, flabby finish is just more fuel for a unique but challenged fire. | Dolç Mataró Organic Sweet | 86 | 39 | Spain Other | Spain | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Alta Alella 2012 Dolç Mataró Organic Sweet Red (Spain) | Red Blend | Alta Alella |
| 72861 | 72860 | US | Aromas of dust and stewed plums give a pleasing entry, but once sipped the wine tastes like it needs more time to mature. The flavors approach strawberry and other red fruits, but remain quite tart and tannic. | Reserve | 86 | 48 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Broken Earth 2010 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Broken Earth |
| 72862 | 72861 | Serbia | This aged Riesling is medium gold colored, with pleasant aromas of lemon peel and petrol. It is round and generous on the palate, with flavors of lemon custard and green olive tapenade. The finish is long, with lingering flavors of lemon pith. | Margus Margi | 86 | 22 | Župa | | | Jeff Jenssen | @worldwineguys | Budimir 2008 Margus Margi Riesling (Župa) | Riesling | Budimir |
| 72863 | 72862 | France | From a granitic section of the appellation, this wine features bacony notes layered over black cherries and cedar. Hints of black olive, brown sugar and baking spices add nuance. The wine is medium to full in body, with supple tannins that finish on a dry, dusty note. Drink now–2025. | Terra Louis | 91 | 60 | Rhône Valley | Saint-Joseph | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Gilles Flacher 2012 Terra Louis (Saint-Joseph) | Syrah | Gilles Flacher |
| 72864 | 72863 | US | This wine is named for the producer's son and his real-life 8th-grade project making one small barrel of wine. It continues on the theme, blending in 5% Merlot and aging again in new French oak, all small barrels. Meant to be enjoyed young, it shows a youthful exuberance of smoked wood, pillowy tannin, peppercorn and dried herb. | Will Jarvis' Science Project | 91 | 140 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Jarvis 2013 Will Jarvis' Science Project Cabernet Franc (Napa Valley) | Cabernet Franc | Jarvis |
| 72865 | 72864 | US | Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon are equally represented in this soft, robust blend that also includes smaller amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Juicy blackberry and plum combine with dusty, integrated tannin, as a length of dark cherry and sage weave in and out. | LDC | 91 | 42 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Luke Donald 2012 LDC Red (Napa Valley) | Red Blend | Luke Donald |
| 72866 | 72865 | US | Savory, smoky, sagey and floral, this wild and remarkable rendition of a Rhône-style blend is made from 50% Mourvèdre plus Syrah, Grenache and Counoise. Aromas recall grilled herbs and stewed berries, while flavors bring out sour cherry, chocolate and beef broth. It's full in body, with a firm and tannic texture. | Lucky Cash | 91 | 25 | California | Sierra Foothills | Sierra Foothills | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Lynch Wines 2014 Lucky Cash Red (Sierra Foothills) | Red Blend | Lynch Wines |
| 72867 | 72866 | US | This is made from a cool vineyard site, low in elevation and often covered in fog. The wine is sultry and velvety, with a smoky edge wrapped in candied cherry and cinnamon. It's overdelivers in terms of price as well. | Leras Vineyard | 91 | 28 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Monte Smith 2014 Leras Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) | Pinot Noir | Monte Smith |
| 72868 | 72867 | US | The aromas bring notes of dark cherries and exotic spice. The palate is big and bold, with a mixture of fruit and barrel flavors backed by firm slightly dry tannins. It needs some time to settle in, with the wood currently a bit primary. | El Viñador | 91 | 50 | Washington | Red Mountain | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Palencia 2013 El Viñador Cabernet Sauvignon (Red Mountain) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Palencia |
| 72869 | 72868 | US | Somewhat pale in color, this wine offers subdued aromas of herb, cherry, cigar box and peppery spices. The palate shows exquisite freshness and purity along with a lovely sense of texture and richness. It's an elegant expression of the variety. | | 91 | 36 | Washington | Yakima Valley | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Palencia 2014 Mourvèdre (Yakima Valley) | Mourvèdre | Palencia |
| 72870 | 72869 | Austria | Ripe notions of fruit—typical for 2015—are apparent from the word go. There is juicy yellow plum and even a hint of tropicality—pineapple perhaps. This is rich and rounded, balanced with generous lemon freshness and textured with lees contact. There is weight on the midpalate, which leaves a lasting, if juicy impression. | Hommage Reserve | 91 | 40 | Weinviertel | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | R&A; Pfaffl 2015 Hommage Reserve Grüner Veltliner (Weinviertel) | Grüner Veltliner | R&A; Pfaffl |