| 105797 | 105796 | US | This oaky wine smells like baking spices and tastes almost sweet. It has jammy fruit flavors, warm vanilla and cinnamon accents, a soft texture and vanilla echoes on the finish. | | 84 | 28 | California | Lodi | Central Valley | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Oak Farm 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon (Lodi) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oak Farm |
| 105798 | 105797 | US | Entirely varietal, and given five months to gel in stainless steel, this is a dark copper-red wine that's noticeably earthy on the nose. Dry, woody and a touch sour in cherry and strawberry, it should be enjoyed chilled and with ceviche. | Rosé of | 84 | 22 | California | Knights Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Lawer 2015 Rosé of Syrah (Knights Valley) | Syrah | Lawer |
| 105799 | 105798 | US | Fairly light in the glass, juicy aromas of fruit punch, red cherry and licorice show on the nose of this wine. The palate offers pomegranate fruit and fennel, proving quite fruit punchy all around. | | 84 | 16 | California | Central Coast | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Limited by Cambridge Cellars 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon (Central Coast) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Limited by Cambridge Cellars |
| 105800 | 105799 | Chile | Scattered aromas of horseradish, cotton candy and vinegar are all over the map but don't convey varietal character or purity. This new wine from terraced vineyards in deep, rural Maule feels clipped, with heavy tannins. Mixed berry flavors are bitter and rubbery, and the finish is grabby and awkward. This is a first release; suffice it to say it needs more work to justify its price. | Escaleras de Empedrado | 84 | 100 | Maule Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Torres 2012 Escaleras de Empedrado Pinot Noir (Maule Valley) | Pinot Noir | Torres |
| 105801 | 105800 | Chile | Super light in color, with aromas of grape skins, nectarine and briny seashell, this rosé from Carmenère feels highly citric and shearing. Sour-leaning flavors of tangerine and lemon finish with tang and enamel-peeling acidity. | Reserva | 84 | 13 | Maule Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Apaltagua 2015 Reserva Rosé (Maule Valley) | Rosé | Apaltagua |
| 105802 | 105801 | US | Extremely grassy on the nose, this also shows lime juice and a skunky cannabis character that starts to blow off with time. The texture is racy on the palate, but the grassy component proves rather sour and one-dimensional. | Ventana Vineyards | 84 | 26 | California | Monterey County | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Byington 2014 Ventana Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc (Monterey County) | Sauvignon Blanc | Byington |
| 105803 | 105802 | France | Named after the lightning bugs (bellugues means spark) that lived in the nearby woods, this wine is all fresh fruit and soft texture. There is a hint of caramel to go with the bright acidity and red currant fruits. The wine is a great apéritif style. | Domaine des Bellugues | 84 | 10 | France Other | Mediterranée | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Ravoire et Fils 2015 Domaine des Bellugues Rosé (Mediterranée) | Rosé | Ravoire et Fils |
| 105804 | 105803 | US | This wine reminds one of salty apple pie, with big, drying oak and a whiff of potpourri. Given nine months in 25% new French oak, it holds on to that toasty taste through the finish, with a sprinkling of bitter lemon. | Gehricke | 84 | 30 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | 3 Badge Beverage 2014 Gehricke Chardonnay (Russian River Valley) | Chardonnay | 3 Badge Beverage |
| 105781 | 105780 | US | The flavors of this Cabernet are enormously rich. Blackberry and blueberry jam, black currant, dark chocolate and cassis come in waves. Few wines on earth are this ripe. The issue is balance and complexity, both of which could be stronger. Drink over the next few years. | Alpha Wolf Vineyards | 87 | 40 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Eagle Eye 2007 Alpha Wolf Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Eagle Eye |
| 105805 | 105804 | US | Light aromas turn to vivid floral and fruity flavors in this semisweet and light-bodied wine. It's low in acidity and should taste quite nice with wedding cake, seriously. | | 84 | 23 | California | California | California Other | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Bota Box 2015 Moscato (California) | Moscato | Bota Box |
| 105806 | 105805 | Italy | This blend of Inzolia and Chardonnay has subdued aromas of orchard fruit and nut. The simple palate offers lime and citrus zest alongside brisk acidity. | Barone Beneventano del Bosco | 84 | | Sicily & Sardinia | Sicilia | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Case Bianche 2015 Barone Beneventano del Bosco White (Sicilia) | White Blend | Case Bianche |
| 105807 | 105806 | France | This wine is tightly textured, firm and with a strongly tannic element. It will be better with food. | | 84 | 12 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux Rosé | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Toutigeac 2015 Rosé (Bordeaux Rosé) | Rosé | Château Toutigeac |
| 105808 | 105807 | US | Aged in both French and American oak, this is a tropical and oaky expression of the grape, round and slightly sweetened atop a silkiness of smooth butter. | | 84 | 17 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Chloe 2014 Chardonnay (Sonoma County) | Chardonnay | Chloe |
| 105809 | 105808 | US | This wine has potent berry, funky earth and herb aromas. Its fruity-floral flavors are tinged with a balsamic nip and a tart, rather tannic mouthfeel. To taste a little pioneering in terms of wine style, don't be alarmed at the sediment in the bottle. | Jambalaia Rouge | 84 | 20 | California | Sierra Foothills | Sierra Foothills | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | La Clarine Farm 2014 Jambalaia Rouge Red (Sierra Foothills) | Red Blend | La Clarine Farm |
| 105810 | 105809 | Spain | Jumbled, earthy aromas suggest pork and beans. This feels hard and choppy, with drying tannins. Baked, stewy, saucy flavors finish peppery and minty, with unyielding hard tannins. | | 84 | 12 | Central Spain | Vino de la Tierra de Castilla | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Mano A Mano 2013 Tempranillo (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla) | Tempranillo | Mano A Mano |
| 105782 | 105781 | US | This shows classic Oakville tannins, acidity and rich blackberry and cassis flavors, with a nice, spicy finish. But, it doesn't show the flashy concentration or the ageworthiness of the region's best Cabernets. Give it a decanting and drink up. | | 87 | 55 | California | Oakville | Napa | | | Franciscan 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Franciscan |
| 105783 | 105782 | US | A popular 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Syrah blend, this sports a distinctive floral note, like a whiff of baby powder. Light cherry fruit anchors the core, remaining balanced throughout the medium finish. | Lawrence Vineyards Don Isidro Red | 87 | 22 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Gård 2009 Lawrence Vineyards Don Isidro Red Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah | Gård |
| 105784 | 105783 | Italy | Ripe and concentrated, this has a thick, extracted appearance and abundant aromas of cherry liqueur and chocolate. There's a touch of sweet candied fruit on the finish. | Mondoca Dardi | 87 | | Piedmont | Barolo | | | | Germano Angelo 2008 Mondoca Dardi (Barolo) | Nebbiolo | Germano Angelo |
| 105785 | 105784 | Italy | This wine opens with aromas of leather, old spice and candied fruit that seem past their prime. There's a sour note on the finish. | Sotto Castello di Novello | 87 | | Piedmont | Barolo | | | | Giacomo Grimaldi 2008 Sotto Castello di Novello (Barolo) | Nebbiolo | Giacomo Grimaldi |
| 105786 | 105785 | US | Made in the New Zealand-style, this savory Sauvignon Blanc has bright acidity highlighting racy flavors of citrus, green melon and lemongrass. | | 87 | 14 | California | North Coast | North Coast | | | 75 Wine Co. 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (North Coast) | Sauvignon Blanc | 75 Wine Co. |
| 105787 | 105786 | US | This is a strongly flavored blush, packing a punch of raspberry, fig, sweet tea and rose flavors. It's dry and very crisp in acidity. Give it a chill and enjoy with salted, smoked meats, or a nice fish stew. | Rosé of Pinot Noir | 87 | 20 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | | | VML 2011 Rosé of Pinot Noir Rosé (Russian River Valley) | Rosé | VML |
| 105788 | 105787 | Italy | From the Gavi area of northern Italy, this light sparkler opens with dry aromas of pressed flower and citrus, with slightly softer tones of peach and melon to follow on the palate. | Brut | 87 | 30 | Piedmont | Piedmont | | | | Villa Sparina NV Brut Sparkling (Piedmont) | Sparkling Blend | Villa Sparina |
| 105789 | 105788 | Israel | This medium-weight selection offers concentrated aromas and flavors of black currant and blackberry laced with accents of pepper and earthy spice. There's a bit of bite to the moderate tannins, while hints of tobacco leaf and cocoa nib spice up the finish. | Reserve Dry Red | 87 | 22 | Samson | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Mony 2009 Reserve Dry Red Cabernet Sauvignon (Samson) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mony |
| 105790 | 105789 | France | More fragrant than herbaceous, this is a rounded, creamy wine. It has creamed pear, apricot and ripe lime flavors to go with the smooth texture and finish. | Attitude | 87 | | Loire Valley | Val de Loire | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Pascal Jolivet 2010 Attitude Sauvignon Blanc (Val de Loire) | Sauvignon Blanc | Pascal Jolivet |
| 105791 | 105790 | US | This has a powerful, briary character, with a spicy, high-alcohol kick. It erupts in the mouth, with flavors of wild berry, tobacco, cola, anise and white pepper that should pair well with equally spicy fare, preferably fatty meats and cheeses. | Treborce | 87 | 27 | California | Dry Creek Valley | Sonoma | | | Pech Merle 2010 Treborce Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley) | Zinfandel | Pech Merle |
| 105792 | 105791 | US | This shows the dried herb character that often characterizes Napa Chardonnay, giving the pineapple and orange flavors an earthiness. It's very dry and crisp in acidity, but it ultimately trades opulence for elegance. Drink now. | Brown Ranch | 87 | 40 | California | Carneros | Napa-Sonoma | | | Saintsbury 2009 Brown Ranch Chardonnay (Carneros) | Chardonnay | Saintsbury |
| 105793 | 105792 | US | Rich in tropical fruit, apricot and pear flavors, with a buttery, creamy texture, this is a satisfying Chardonnay made in the popular style. Brisk acidity makes it clean and balanced. | | 87 | 28 | California | Carneros | Napa-Sonoma | | | Schug 2010 Chardonnay (Carneros) | Chardonnay | Schug |
| 105794 | 105793 | US | Slight touches of smoked meat, iron, slate, cranberry, raspberry and dried sage show on the nose of this wine. The palate is a bit weak, with tangy strawberry and rust flavors. | | 84 | 18 | California | Central Coast | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Silver Palm 2014 Pinot Noir (Central Coast) | Pinot Noir | Silver Palm |
| 105795 | 105794 | France | There is a strongly caramel element to this wine. A tannic edge gives structure, though its fruit is less obvious. | | 84 | 12 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux Rosé | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine du Claouset 2015 Rosé (Bordeaux Rosé) | Rosé | Domaine du Claouset |
| 105796 | 105795 | US | A generic red wine with 13% Petit Verdot and 10% Merlot, there's a thread of rich, ripe red fruit at the heart of this wine, which is medium bodied if not on the lean side, finishing simply. French, Hungarian and American oak did the aging. | | 84 | 25 | California | Chalk Hill | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Mossback 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon (Chalk Hill) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mossback |