72991 | 72990 | Portugal | The name of this wine comes from the landscape of the vineyard with its ancient rocks and fossilized remains. It is soft, smooth and spicy, with bold, ripe flavors and a touch of vanilla from the wood aging. This is generous, full of fruit and ready to drink. | Stones & Bones | 89 | 13 | Lisboa | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Casa Santos Lima 2015 Stones & Bones Red (Lisboa) | Portuguese Red | Casa Santos Lima |
72992 | 72991 | Brazil | Stony polished white-fruit aromas are lean and clean. This brut nature shows modest heft as it expands on the palate, but mostly this is racy and fit. Yeasty flavors of white pepper and lime finish with a leesy note and stoniness. | Brut Nature | 89 | 36 | Pinto Bandeira | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Cave Geisse 2013 Brut Nature Sparkling (Pinto Bandeira) | Sparkling Blend | Cave Geisse |
72993 | 72992 | France | This wine is soft, open and full of fruit. It has a tang of acidity as well as rich berry flavors and a supporting layer of tannin. Fine, smoky and structured, it will be easy to drink from 2019. | | 89 | 15 | Bordeaux | Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château d'Arce 2015 Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château d'Arce |
72994 | 72993 | France | This blend of the two Manseng white grapes is full of late-harvest richness and intense acidity. It has a touch of honey, lemon curd sweetness and a light texture. It will be ready to drink from 2019. | Tendresse | 89 | 22 | Southwest France | Jurançon | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château de Jurque 2015 Tendresse (Jurançon) | Gros and Petit Manseng | Château de Jurque |
72995 | 72994 | France | Ripe and fruity, with delicious red berry flavors, this is an attractive wine now. It also has some firm tannins that will allow it to age. Drink from 2019. | Cuvée Prestige | 89 | 23 | Bordeaux | Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Gardut Haut Cluzeau 2015 Cuvée Prestige (Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Gardut Haut Cluzeau |
72996 | 72995 | France | Ripe and packed with red fruit and spicy tannins, this second wine of Château Léognan has a firm tannins and a dry core. That creates a solid structure that will need time to soften. Drink from 2020. | La Chapelle Léognan | 89 | | Bordeaux | Pessac-Léognan | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Léognan 2014 La Chapelle Léognan (Pessac-Léognan) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Léognan |
72997 | 72996 | France | This still-young blackberry-rich wine is bursting with fruit. Its structure is restrained, with a background of tannins that support the juicy fruitiness. Produced from organic grapes, it will need to age further, so drink from 2019. | | 89 | 36 | Bordeaux | Puisseguin Saint-Émilion | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Puisseguin la Rigodrie 2015 Puisseguin Saint-Émilion | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Puisseguin la Rigodrie |
72998 | 72997 | France | Apricot and ripe yellow and white stone fruit flavors mark this wine as warm and soft, with a generous texture. It's rounded and finishes with almond and spice notes. Drink now. | | 89 | 17 | Bordeaux | Francs Côtes de Bordeaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Puyanché 2016 Francs Côtes de Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style White Blend | Château Puyanché |
72999 | 72998 | France | This wine is spicy, juicy and ripe, showing the the tannins of Malbec, balanced by the juicy, soft, black currant flavors of Merlot. Drink now. | Tour des Gendres | 89 | 14 | Southwest France | Bergerac | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Tour des Gendres 2016 Tour des Gendres Malbec-Merlot (Bergerac) | Malbec-Merlot | Château Tour des Gendres |
73000 | 72999 | France | This generous, herbal wine from the heart of the Entre-deux-Mers region has attractive spice and great fruitiness. In addition to its citrus character, there is mango flavor and richness to broaden it. Drink now. | Cuvée Majeure | 89 | 22 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux Blanc | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Turcaud 2015 Cuvée Majeure (Bordeaux Blanc) | Bordeaux-style White Blend | Château Turcaud |
73001 | 73000 | Australia | Typical of the variety, this wine shows ripe strawberries, florals, white pepper and a hint of stalky, smokey gamyness. The flavors on the palate are simpler—mainly cherry and strawberry fruit—but there's still a delicacy and juiciness that make this easy to knock back. | Survivor Vine The Vincent | 89 | 37 | South Australia | Barossa Valley | | | | Cirillo 2015 Survivor Vine The Vincent Grenache (Barossa Valley) | Grenache | Cirillo |
73002 | 73001 | France | This ancient Corsican grape, found only in small quantities on the island, has been offered the spotlight in this wine. It's soft, warm and rich in style, with plenty of spice and ripe pear and apricot flavors. Its crisp aftertaste is a fine contrast to the rich fruit. Drink now. | 1769 | 89 | | France Other | Vin de France | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Clos Venturi 2016 1769 Biancu Gentile (Vin de France) | Biancu Gentile | Clos Venturi |
73003 | 73002 | US | This big bold wine takes flavor to the limits. Spicy, peppery, beefy aromas and bold smoke, blueberry and clove flavors rely a lot on oak, but have a good concentrated fruit foundation underneath. It is full bodied, mouth-filling and nicely tannic. | | 89 | 20 | California | Lodi | Central Valley | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Concrete 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon (Lodi) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Concrete |
73004 | 73003 | France | This intense and spicy wine comes from a vineyard planted in 1925 on chalk soils. While red fruit is dominant, there are also some firm tannins to back up its juiciness. It's likely to improve over the next few months and will be ready to drink in mid-2018. | Arbin Le Coteau d'Albert | 89 | 22 | France Other | Savoie | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine de l'Idylle 2016 Arbin Le Coteau d'Albert Mondeuse (Savoie) | Mondeuse | Domaine de l'Idylle |
73005 | 73004 | Portugal | This smooth ripe wine is ready to drink. Its black fruits and soft tannins go well with the juicy flavors and fine acidity. Generous and with a warm, rich character. | | 89 | 15 | Alentejano | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Dona Maria-Júlio Bastos 2014 Red (Alentejano) | Portuguese Red | Dona Maria-Júlio Bastos |
73006 | 73005 | Portugal | Big, bold tannins and ripe black fruits mark a wine that is solid and concentrated. Juicy acidity keeps the rich fruits crisp as the wine matures gently. Generous and with hints of wood aging, the wine will be best drunk from 2018. | Colheita | 89 | 20 | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Duorum 2015 Colheita Red (Douro) | Portuguese Red | Duorum |
73007 | 73006 | US | This classically styled wine has a spicy bouquet and wonderful cedar, cherry and tobacco flavors. The posh texture is supported by moderate tannins and good acidity. It's full bodied, well balanced and will make a great pairing with all kinds of meat and fowl. | | 89 | 14 | California | Mendocino | | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Girasole 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendocino) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Girasole |
73008 | 73007 | France | The refreshing flavor of creamed apples and citrus shine in this ripe, generous wine. Its acidity and light, peppery touch make it delicious and ready to drink. | | 89 | 18 | France Other | Roussette de Savoie | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Les Rocailles 2016 Roussette de Savoie | Altesse | Les Rocailles |
73009 | 73008 | US | This wine shows a lovely bouquet of red cherries, purple flowers, rooibos tea and smoky mushrooms. These carry over to the palate and meld with an herbacious bounty of dried thyme and rosemary. Bright acidity and smooth tannins result in a gorgeously long and complex finish. | Gilbert's Vineyard | 89 | 25 | Virginia | Monticello | | Carrie Dykes | | Lovingston 2014 Gilbert's Vineyard Pinotage (Monticello) | Pinotage | Lovingston |
73010 | 73009 | US | This wine shows a classic Yakima Valley profile, with aromas and flavors of orange peel, fresh green herbs and cherry, along with barrel spice accents. It's made in a restrained style, with tart flavors carrying on the finish. | No. 13 Ramseyer Vineyard | 90 | 45 | Washington | Yakima Valley | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Ded.Reckoning 2013 No. 13 Ramseyer Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Yakima Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Ded.Reckoning |
73011 | 73010 | Portugal | This rich wine still shows its wood-aging character. It has firm tannins, dark fruit and concentration. From vineyards in the Douro Superior, this wine should be drunk from 2018. | Inquieto Tinto | 90 | 17 | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Douro Prime 2010 Inquieto Tinto Touriga Nacional (Douro) | Touriga Nacional | Douro Prime |
73012 | 73011 | Germany | Loads of fresh peach, gooseberry and lavender scent this beautifully aromatic wine. Off dry on the palate, it's juicy and fruit-forward yet refreshingly elegant as well. Zesty tangerine acidity accents a brisk, clean finish. Drink now through 2020. | Spätlese | 90 | 23 | Pfalz | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Fitz-Ritter 2015 Spätlese Gewürztraminer (Pfalz) | Gewürztraminer | Fitz-Ritter |
73013 | 73012 | Australia | Subtle notes of toasted grain frame citrus and peach fruit in this well-priced offering. It's not the biggest, most robust Chardonnay, but it delivers intensity allied to length, turning lemony on the powerful finish. Drink now–2020. | The Olive Grove | 90 | 17 | South Australia | McLaren Vale-Adelaide Hills | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | D'Arenberg 2014 The Olive Grove Chardonnay (McLaren Vale-Adelaide Hills) | Chardonnay | D'Arenberg |
73014 | 73013 | Australia | A solid value, this off-dry Riesling features classic scents of lime sherbet, followed by hints of lime, Granny Smith apple and fresh greens. It's light in body, finishing on a refreshing tart yet sweet note. | The Stump Jump | 90 | 13 | South Australia | Adelaide Hills | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | D'Arenberg 2015 The Stump Jump Riesling (Adelaide Hills) | Riesling | D'Arenberg |
73015 | 73014 | US | Winter spices like cinnamon, clove and nutmeg waft from this full-bodied and complex wine, joining gentle black-cherry flavors on the palate. The texture is smooth and caressing, and its richness lingers on the finish. | Canterbury Vineyard | 90 | 36 | California | Sierra Foothills | Sierra Foothills | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Bell 2014 Canterbury Vineyard Syrah (Sierra Foothills) | Syrah | Bell |
73016 | 73015 | Australia | Dried figs, dates and maple syrup aromas are just what's expected from this deep amber-hued wine. It's full and sweet, adding some orange-rind notes and a hint of pith on the warming finish. | | 90 | 19 | Victoria | Rutherglen | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Campbells NV Muscat (Rutherglen) | Muscat | Campbells |
73017 | 73016 | Australia | Criterion is a so-called global brand, offering Italian Pinot Grigio, Rioja and Chianti Classico among other benchmarks. This Coonawarra Cabernet is surprisingly good given that background. It offers cherry, cassis and tobacco notes, medium body and silky tannins. Drink it over the next 5–8 years. | Reserve | 90 | 18 | South Australia | Coonawarra | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Criterion 2013 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Coonawarra) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Criterion |
73018 | 73017 | US | Full bodied and richly layered, this wine opens aromatically with delicate rose petal, cranberry and rhubarb, which all continue on the palate. Tart and herbal, this holds additional earthiness at its core, defined by notes of forest floor and black tea. | Reserve | 90 | 30 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | MacMurray Estate Vineyards 2014 Reserve Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) | Pinot Noir | MacMurray Estate Vineyards |
73019 | 73018 | US | Wonderful rose-petal aromas and Anjou-pear flavors give this dry wine lots of personality, while the mouthfeel is smooth and luxurious. It also has an underlying crispness for good balance and a lingering finish. | Estate Bottled | 90 | 20 | California | Anderson Valley | | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Navarro 2015 Estate Bottled Gewürztraminer (Anderson Valley) | Gewürztraminer | Navarro |
73020 | 73019 | Italy | Spicy aromas of clove, nutmeg and anise combine in the glass along with scents of baked plum, violet and aromatic herb. The tense palate offers dried black cherry, cranberry, cedar and sage along with a hint of fig. Tensed close-grained tannins and a backbone of firm acidity provide the framework. Drink 2018–2025. | Vigneto Fracia | 90 | 42 | Lombardy | Valtellina Superiore | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Nino Negri 2013 Vigneto Fracia (Valtellina Superiore) | Nebbiolo | Nino Negri |