| 87631 | 87630 | France | This young, fruity herbal wine also has a smooth, ripe character from the warm vintage. That means it is developing fast to drink young, while the texture indicates that it can age, at least until 2022. | | 90 | 30 | Loire Valley | Sancerre | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Le Roi des Pierres 2015 Sancerre | Sauvignon Blanc | Le Roi des Pierres |
| 87632 | 87631 | Chile | This is opaque in color, with oaky, balsamic aromas of black fruits, mint and vanilla. In the mouth, this is muscular, with full and somewhat rough tannins. Toasty roasted blackberry flavors are peppery, minty and fully spiced, while on the finish this is packing all sorts of power and oak. Drink through 2021. | Alpha | 90 | 23 | Colchagua Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Montes 2014 Alpha Syrah (Colchagua Valley) | Syrah | Montes |
| 87633 | 87632 | US | A viscous, floral explosion of beautiful fruit, this wine is bright in acidity, with concentrated flavor. Textured, it's meant for the table, where it will play well with a range of rich foods. | | 90 | 32 | California | Oak Knoll District | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Materra Cunat Family Vineyards 2015 Viognier (Oak Knoll District) | Viognier | Materra Cunat Family Vineyards |
| 87634 | 87633 | US | This impressively bold, dry wine could have been labeled as a varietal Syrah. It needs to pair with big chunks of meat or cheese. Concentrated blueberry, dark chocolate and blackberry combine with firm tannins and light spices from oak aging. | Grande Violette | 90 | 20 | California | Sierra Foothills | Sierra Foothills | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Naggiar 2014 Grande Violette Red (Sierra Foothills) | Red Blend | Naggiar |
| 87635 | 87634 | US | A dryness of tannin leans into bitter notes of tobacco before mellowing on the palate to allow for crisper, more balanced aspects of cranberry, currant and plum to weigh in. A lightness to the palate belies this wine's ripeness. | Exposure | 90 | 100 | California | Oakville | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Oakville East 2013 Exposure Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville East |
| 87636 | 87635 | US | Bramble, violet and leather notes lend complexity to this fruity but elegantly composed Merlot. Ripe plum and cherry flavors are plump but pristine, brightened by crisp acidity and a smooth velvety finish of tannins. Drinks well already but should improve through 2021. | Estate Reserve | 90 | 52 | New York | North Fork of Long Island | Long Island | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | One Woman 2012 Estate Reserve Merlot (North Fork of Long Island) | Merlot | One Woman |
| 87637 | 87636 | US | Rich and thick in chocolate mocha and a punch of espresso, this wine offers great value. It showcases the cooler side of the variety in cedar undertones, while delivering decadent counterpoint with its suggestion of bacon. A lift of acidity brightens the finish. | | 90 | 18 | California | Alexander Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Picket Fence 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Picket Fence |
| 87638 | 87637 | New Zealand | This doesn't have the same floral notes on the nose as the other 2014s from Escarpment, but instead offers aromas of baking spices, vanilla and black cherries. In the mouth, it's crisp and medium in weight—not the most generous wine right now—but the tart, lingering finish suggests it should age well. Try after 2018. | Te Rehua Single Vineyard | 90 | 59 | Martinborough | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Escarpment 2014 Te Rehua Single Vineyard Pinot Noir (Martinborough) | Pinot Noir | Escarpment |
| 87639 | 87638 | Italy | Aromas of tropical fruit, pressed wild flower and ripe orchard fruit lead the nose. The round savory palate offers juicy peach, red Bartlett pear and a white almond note. Energizing mineral lifts the creamy flavors. | | 90 | 17 | Veneto | Soave Classico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Gini 2015 Soave Classico | Garganega | Gini |
| 87640 | 87639 | US | The aromas pop on this wine, with generous notes of white pepper, jalapeño pepper and herbs. The cherry flavors are light and elegant, showing a very pretty styling. | Katherine Corkrum Estate Grown | 90 | 50 | Washington | Walla Walla Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Spring Valley Vineyard 2013 Katherine Corkrum Estate Grown Cabernet Franc (Walla Walla Valley (WA)) | Cabernet Franc | Spring Valley Vineyard |
| 87641 | 87640 | US | Varietal Counoise is a rarity in the state. This one offers aromas of mortared fresh herbs and red plum that are followed by plump pure fruit flavors that stretch-out on the finish. | Ciel du Cheval Vineyard | 90 | 30 | Washington | Red Mountain | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Tamarack Cellars 2013 Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Counoise (Red Mountain) | Counoise | Tamarack Cellars |
| 87642 | 87641 | US | In a field of sometimes tough wines, this one is remarkably approachable, smooth and delicious, not to mention a great value. Fermented by native yeast, it has wonderful spicy, plummy aromas, a generous and melting texture, and deep but mellow plum, prune and milk-chocolate flavors. | Grower's Selection | 90 | 15 | California | Clarksburg | Central Valley | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | The Crusher 2013 Grower's Selection Petite Sirah (Clarksburg) | Petite Sirah | The Crusher |
| 87643 | 87642 | US | A blend of Roussanne, Viognier, Grenache Blanc, Picpoul and Marsanne, this wine brings reserved aromas of apple skin, pear, almond and lemon verbena. The palate brings a sense of freshness and vibrancy, with a citric kick and an impressively long finish. | Slice of Pape Blanc | 90 | 30 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Tranche 2013 Slice of Pape Blanc White (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Rhône-style White Blend | Tranche |
| 87644 | 87643 | US | A luxurious, tempting oak perfume continues through the flavors of this richly textured, spicy wine. Aromas are toasted and smoky while the flavors are ripe blackberries and dark chocolate. | | 90 | 21 | California | Yolo County | Central Valley | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Turkovich 2014 Tempranillo (Yolo County) | Tempranillo | Turkovich |
| 87645 | 87644 | Spain | Soft ripe raisiny aromas are slightly baked and toasty. A saturated firm palate shows proper balance, while flavors of prune, blackberry, chocolate and spicy oak finish strong and tannic, but not hard. Drink through 2018. | Reserva | 90 | 25 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Valserrano 2011 Reserva (Rioja) | Tempranillo Blend | Valserrano |
| 87646 | 87645 | Spain | Gritty berry and olive aromas are woodsy and a touch flat. This feels full and grabby, while flavors of tea, herbal blackberry, salt and roasted meat finish blackened and peppery, with a toasty element that gets more pronounced the longer this sits. Drink through 2022. | Crianza | 90 | 30 | Northern Spain | Ribera del Duero | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Valtravieso 2012 Crianza (Ribera del Duero) | Red Blend | Valtravieso |
| 87647 | 87646 | US | This producer remains committed to showcasing this rare variety, making this 100% version of it from 40-plus-year-old dry-farmed vines. He lets the grapes hang out sur lie for five months in mostly stainless steel, with a small amount of neutral French oak. The result presents as full bodied, though the ripeness is restrained, a celebration of apple, vanilla, spicy lemongrass and robust minerality. | Old Vines | 90 | 20 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Y Rousseau 2015 Old Vines Colombard (Russian River Valley) | Colombard | Y Rousseau |
| 87648 | 87647 | France | This pure Vermentinu (the local spelling) is fragrant, crisp and deliciously fresh. With bright acidity as well as zesty white fruits and orange peel, it is perfumed and ready to drink for its freshness, or age until 2017 for extra richness. | E Croce | 90 | 38 | France Other | Patrimonio | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Yves Leccia 2015 E Croce Vermentino (Patrimonio) | Vermentino | Yves Leccia |
| 87649 | 87648 | US | On this dense, appealing and fruit-driven bottling from Camel Hill Vineyard, fresh-pressed blackberry meets with touches of other red fruits, from dark strawberry to plum, enhanced by cocoa dust. Leather, dark chocolate, red cherry and blackberry flavors show on the palate, where incredibly sticky tannins still need a bit more time to smooth out. | | 89 | 45 | California | Santa Cruz Mountains | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Left Bend 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon (Santa Cruz Mountains) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Left Bend |
| 87650 | 87649 | France | Stéphane Brocard is based in Marsannay the northernmost vineyard in Burgundy's Côte d'Or. This wine comes from two small parcels with 35-year-old vines. It is already fruity and attractive, although the tannins do promise aging. Crisp with the pure acidity of the vintage, it will develop well and should be drunk from late 2017. | Closerie des Alisiers Vieilles Vignes | 89 | 35 | Burgundy | Marsannay | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Maison Stéphane Brocard 2014 Closerie des Alisiers Vieilles Vignes (Marsannay) | Pinot Noir | Maison Stéphane Brocard |
| 87651 | 87650 | France | Fresh and herbal, this young, textured wine shows green fruits and crisp acidity right up front, making it immediately attractive. Drink it now for this fruit or wait until later in 2017 for it to soften. | Les Tuilières | 89 | 32 | Loire Valley | Sancerre | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Michel Redde et Fils 2015 Les Tuilières (Sancerre) | Sauvignon Blanc | Michel Redde et Fils |
| 87652 | 87651 | US | Coming from Cerro Prieto Vineyard, one of the few places to grow Pinot Noir in this appellation, this bottling shows aromas of clove, vanilla, sandalwood and pomegranate on the nose. Light pomegranate and tart red-fruit flavors dominate the palate, with a touch of dried herb. | Deadbeat | 89 | 35 | California | Paso Robles Willow Creek District | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Pulchella 2014 Deadbeat Pinot Noir (Paso Robles Willow Creek District) | Pinot Noir | Pulchella |
| 87653 | 87652 | US | Savory tones of roasted beet, truffle and soil juxtapose pristinely ripened cherry and plum in this elegantly balanced Cabernet Franc. It's supple and juicy yet nuanced and earthy. Crisp acidity freshens a long, softly tannic finish. | | 89 | 20 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Red Newt Cellars 2014 Cabernet Franc (Finger Lakes) | Cabernet Franc | Red Newt Cellars |
| 87654 | 87653 | Italy | This opens with aromas of forest floor, mature dark-skinned fruit and leather. The hearty palate offers raisin, dried black currant, clove and tobacco alongside tightly wound tannins that leave a firm finish. | | 89 | 49 | Veneto | Amarone della Valpolicella Classico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Santi 2011 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico | Red Blend | Santi |
| 87655 | 87654 | US | The aromas are vibrant, with notes of pear, honeysuckle and peach. The palate is full flavored, dry as promised, with a zing of tart acidity that stitches it all together. It's an outstanding value that shows a beautiful sense of balance. | Dry | 89 | 9 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Chateau Ste. Michelle 2015 Dry Riesling (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Riesling | Chateau Ste. Michelle |
| 87656 | 87655 | US | Coming from one of the state's most esteemed Syrah vineyards, this wine opens with nuanced aromas of bacon fat, smoke and berry. The palate is rich and sumptuous, with fruit and savory flavors lingering on the finish. | Boushey Vineyard | 89 | 42 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Damsel 2014 Boushey Vineyard Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Syrah | Damsel |
| 87657 | 87656 | France | This is a light-colored wine, with structure and acidity to balance the perfumed cherry-flavored fruit. Still young, still developing its fruitiness, the wine is going to be crisp with attractive strawberry flavors and soft tannins. Drink from 2019. | Aux Champs Perdrix Premier Cru | 89 | 70 | Burgundy | Nuits-St.-Georges | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Chevillon-Chezeaux 2014 Aux Champs Perdrix Premier Cru (Nuits-St.-Georges) | Pinot Noir | Domaine Chevillon-Chezeaux |
| 87658 | 87657 | Portugal | This is a rich, fruity wine that has a delicious apple flavor cut by lemony acidity to give a line of freshness. The wine is dry, fruity and ready to drink. | | 88 | 13 | Vinho Verde | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Casa do Valle 2014 White (Vinho Verde) | Portuguese White | Casa do Valle |
| 87659 | 87658 | Portugal | This is a ripe and lightly honeyed wine. It has an aromatic character that translates onto the palate in ripe mango, peach and apple flavors. There is a good texture, tangy and rich. Drink now. | Paseo of Portugal | 88 | | Lisboa | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Casa Santos Lima 2014 Paseo of Portugal White (Lisboa) | Portuguese White | Casa Santos Lima |
| 87660 | 87659 | Italy | Aromas of baked plum, resin, vanilla and brown spice slowly emerge in the glass. The aromas carry over to the palate but this is still tight and closed. Give this time to unwind and fully develop. Drink after 2018. | Gallina | 88 | | Piedmont | Barbaresco | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Castello di Neive 2012 Gallina (Barbaresco) | Nebbiolo | Castello di Neive |