| 11156 | 11155 | Germany | Savory smoke and mineral tones persist throughout this light-bodied Pinot Blanc, lending a shadowy cast to its fresh lemon and lime flavors. It's refreshing, with a brisk, revitalizing finish. | | 89 | 23 | Mosel | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Schloss Saarstein 2014 Pinot Blanc (Mosel) | Pinot Blanc | Schloss Saarstein |
| 11157 | 11156 | Germany | Spicy ginger and candied pineapple notes accent this easygoing, sunny Spätlese. It's juicy and sweet on the palate, offering loads of fruity, forward pineapple and gauva flavors. The finish is zesty and clean. Drink now. | Private Collection Estate Bottled Spätlese | 89 | 16 | Mosel | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Thomas Schmitt 2015 Private Collection Estate Bottled Spätlese Riesling (Mosel) | Riesling | Thomas Schmitt |
| 11158 | 11157 | Israel | With aromas of cherry and lavender, this inky garnet-colored wine delivers flavors of blackberry, black plum, eucalyptus, anisette and iodine with a touch of salinity. There is a nice interplay of fruit and cooling herb flavors amid firm tannins that come to a head in a minty finish. Mevushal. | Privilege | 89 | 20 | Judean Hills | | | Mike DeSimone | @worldwineguys | Shiloh Winery 2014 Privilege Red (Judean Hills) | Red Blend | Shiloh Winery |
| 11159 | 11158 | Italy | This dessert wine opens with aromas of honeysuckle, jasmine and a hint of cinnamon that carry over to the lively palate alongside ripe pineapple and yellow peach. Fresh acidity balances the sweetness. | Passion | 89 | 42 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | St. Pauls 2015 Passion Petit Manseng (Alto Adige) | Petit Manseng | St. Pauls |
| 11160 | 11159 | Argentina | Baked loamy berry aromas come with a reedy rooty note of licorice. This feels good but jammy and a touch flat. Jammy raspberry, plum and currant flavors finish spicy and lightly herbal. Drink now. | Suipacha Reserva | 89 | 30 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Otero Ramos 2007 Suipacha Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Otero Ramos |
| 11131 | 11130 | France | This is an attractive red-fruit flavored wine with fine acidity as well as juicy berries and cherry. Its soft tannins are just right to sustain the delicious fruitiness. Dink this wine from 2017. | Domaine de la Ferté | 87 | 35 | Burgundy | Givry | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaines Devillard 2014 Domaine de la Ferté (Givry) | Pinot Noir | Domaines Devillard |
| 11132 | 11131 | France | Showing the ripe 2015 vintage, this is a soft rounded wine. It has attractive acidity to lift the ripe yellow fruit and add a shot of citrus. The wine needs another few months to settle in, so wait until summer 2017. | | 87 | 25 | Burgundy | Chablis | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Etienne Boileau 2015 Chablis | Chardonnay | Etienne Boileau |
| 11133 | 11132 | US | Medium body and an attractive earthy, oaky flavor profile make this wine a little different from the norm and a great value. It has complexity in the red cherry, rhubarb and sweet-spice flavors, and a supple texture with a touch of tannin. | | 87 | 13 | California | Mendocino County | | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Castle Rock 2014 Pinot Noir (Mendocino County) | Pinot Noir | Castle Rock |
| 11134 | 11133 | US | This wine is pale pink in color. Lightly reduced aromas of dried herb and cherry are followed by an elegantly styled palate, etched with orange-peel flavors. It brings intrigue but the concentration doesn't always seem all there. | Lucy Rosé of | 87 | 16 | Washington | Yakima Valley | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Cloudlift Cellars 2015 Lucy Rosé of Cabernet Franc (Yakima Valley) | Cabernet Franc | Cloudlift Cellars |
| 11135 | 11134 | US | Aromas of cigar box, herb and cherry are followed by bright tart acid-driven cranberry flavors. The tannins bring a light astringency but it delivers a lot of enjoyment. | Chandler Reach Vineyard | 89 | 29 | Washington | Yakima Valley | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Camaraderie 2014 Chandler Reach Vineyard Sangiovese (Yakima Valley) | Sangiovese | Camaraderie |
| 11136 | 11135 | Italy | This opens with aromas of acacia flower, lime and a whiff of flint while the savory palate delivers Golden Delicious apple, ginger and citrus zest. It's nicely balanced, with bright acidity. | Sanct Valentin | 89 | 38 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Cantina Produttori San Michele Appiano 2014 Sanct Valentin Chardonnay (Alto Adige) | Chardonnay | Cantina Produttori San Michele Appiano |
| 11137 | 11136 | France | This wood-aged wine is rich, full with tannins and great black fruits. The vineyard is in the heart of Cahors to the west of the city, able to produce classic Malbec, ripe and full of fruits and acidity. The wine is made to age, so drink from 2019. | | 89 | 21 | Southwest France | Cahors | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Clos d'Audhuy 2014 Malbec (Cahors) | Malbec | Clos d'Audhuy |
| 11138 | 11137 | US | This wine is a near equal split between three varieties: Gerenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Mesmerizing aromas of red cherry, plum, wood spice and herb are followed by quite tart elegant fruit flavors. It shows a lot of finesse but still needs some time to stretch its legs. | Lonesome Spring Ranch Vineyard | 89 | 45 | Washington | Yakima Valley | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Co Dinn 2014 Lonesome Spring Ranch Vineyard G-S-M (Yakima Valley) | G-S-M | Co Dinn |
| 11139 | 11138 | France | Now in its 14th generation, this domaine has produced a ripe wine from this single parcel. It's both structured and packed with red fruit and acidity, reflecting its vintage. Drink from 2018. | Aux Saint-Julien | 89 | 59 | Burgundy | Nuits-St.-Georges | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Guy & Yan Dufouleur 2014 Aux Saint-Julien (Nuits-St.-Georges) | Pinot Noir | Domaine Guy & Yan Dufouleur |
| 11140 | 11139 | Italy | Red berry and violet aromas take center stage on this youthful red. The round juicy palate offers ripe black cherry and a hint of licorice framed in supple tannins. | | 89 | | Tuscany | Rosso di Montalcino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Donatella Cinelli Colombini 2015 Rosso di Montalcino | Sangiovese | Donatella Cinelli Colombini |
| 11141 | 11140 | Italy | This 100% Merlot opens with delicate aromas of black currant, tilled earth and a whiff of vanilla. The ripe palate offers black-skinned berries, pipe tobacco and hints of toast alongside assertive tannins. Drink through 2020. | Kastelaz Riserva | 89 | 46 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Elena Walch 2013 Kastelaz Riserva Merlot (Alto Adige) | Merlot | Elena Walch |
| 11142 | 11141 | Germany | Demure yellow apple and tangerine skin notes are riper on the palate in this easygoing but lip-smacking Spätlese. Streaks of honey and lemon biscuit sweeten the midpalate, calibrated by tangy lime-like acidity and salty minerality. Enjoy now through 2020. | Niersteiner Gutes Domtal Spätlese | 89 | 13 | Rheinhessen | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Gustav Adolf Schmitt 2015 Niersteiner Gutes Domtal Spätlese Riesling (Rheinhessen) | Riesling | Gustav Adolf Schmitt |
| 11143 | 11142 | US | Blossomy and fragrant from start to finish, this semisweet Riesling offers loads of spring floral freshness. Crisp apple and pear flavors are a bit lean in concentration, but sunny lemon acidity lingers brightly on the finish. | Semi-Dry | 89 | 15 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Heron Hill 2015 Semi-Dry Riesling (Finger Lakes) | Riesling | Heron Hill |
| 11144 | 11143 | Bulgaria | Straw colored in the glass with aromas of green apple, citrus blossom and freshly cut grass, this Bulgarian Sauvignon Blanc has flavors of lemon curd, guava and pineapple. It is medium bodied in the midpalate and has a crisp, clean finish. | | 89 | 11 | Thracian Valley | | | Jeff Jenssen | @worldwineguys | K Cellars 2015 Sauvignon Blanc (Thracian Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | K Cellars |
| 11145 | 11144 | Italy | This 100% Lagrein opens with aromas of blackberry and exotic spice. The straightforward, juicy palate delivers black cherry and a hint of cocoa framed in smooth tannins. Enjoy soon. | | 89 | 24 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Kössler 2015 Lagrein (Alto Adige) | Lagrein | Kössler |
| 11146 | 11145 | US | With 3% Syrah, this wine has a leathery, gamy character to it, the grapes grown at high elevation. Blueberry and blackberry notes provide a robust backdrop of fruitiness, as chewy, smoky tannins support concentrated black cherry flavor on the finish. | El Coyote | 89 | 80 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Kuleto Estate 2012 El Coyote Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Kuleto Estate |
| 11147 | 11146 | Italy | French oak, coconut, underbrush and a balsamic aroma follow through to the full-bodied palate along with licorice, espresso, dried cherry and raw cranberry. Raspy tannins provide the assertive frame work and clench the finish. Give the tannins a few years to relax then drink to capture the remaining fruit. | Poggiarelli | 89 | 95 | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | La Mannella 2012 Poggiarelli (Brunello di Montalcino) | Sangiovese | La Mannella |
| 11148 | 11147 | Italy | Mature orchard fruit, lychee, citrus zest and a balsamic note lead the way. The savory palate shows citrus zest and an unusual salty hint of cured meat alongside fresh acidity. A toasted note marks the finish. | Il Roccolo | 89 | | Veneto | Soave Classico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Le Mandolare 2015 Il Roccolo (Soave Classico) | Garganega | Le Mandolare |
| 11149 | 11148 | France | From this small enclave in the foothills of the Basque Pyrenees, this blend of Gros Manseng, Petit Manseng and Petit Courbu is crisp, cool and perfumed. White stone fruits and a ripe tangy texture are cut with acidity and a bright, tight aftertaste. Drink from 2018. | Euskal Egun | 89 | 35 | Southwest France | Irrouléguy | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Lionel Osmin & Cie 2015 Euskal Egun White (Irrouléguy) | White Blend | Lionel Osmin & Cie |
| 11150 | 11149 | France | This is a young, fruity wine with bright acidity and red berry fruit that comes across as lean. Its structure and tannic core suggests it needs to age. Drink from 2019. | Grande Cuvée | 89 | 20 | Burgundy | Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Nuiton-Beaunoy 2015 Grande Cuvée (Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits) | Pinot Noir | Nuiton-Beaunoy |
| 11151 | 11150 | | A blend of 85% Melnik, 10% Grenache Noir and 5% Petit Verdot, this wine has aromas of saddle leather, cassis and dark chocolate. In the mouth there are flavors of cherry, chocolate and dried blueberry. It has good balance with a soft tannic finish. | | 89 | 20 | | | | Jeff Jenssen | @worldwineguys | Orbelus 2013 Melnik | Melnik | Orbelus |
| 11152 | 11151 | Italy | This opens with aromas suggesting grilled herb and ripe orchard fruit. Bright and linear, the palate offers pear, peach and aromatic herb while a hint of citrus zest marks the finish. | Villa Borghetti | 89 | | Veneto | Soave | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Pasqua 2015 Villa Borghetti (Soave) | Garganega | Pasqua |
| 11153 | 11152 | US | This robust, full-bodied white is dark gold in hue, floral on the nose and voluptuously rich and layered. Honeyed creme brûlée flavors make it inviting and ripe, with an elegance on the finish. | LVE Legend Vineyard Exclusive | 89 | 45 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Raymond 2014 LVE Legend Vineyard Exclusive Chardonnay (Napa Valley) | Chardonnay | Raymond |
| 11154 | 11153 | Hungary | Hailing from the hilltop Határi vineyard, this wine has a delightful aroma of freshly picked lemons and grapefruit leaf. In the mouth, it is creamy and full bodied with flavors of white peach, lemon curd and grapefruit. | Határi Dry | 89 | 37 | Tokaj | | | Jeff Jenssen | @worldwineguys | Samuel Tinon 2015 Határi Dry Furmint (Tokaj) | Furmint | Samuel Tinon |
| 11155 | 11154 | France | This is an almost gulpable Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Soft, cocoa-powder-like tannins frame cherry fruit, while hints of garrigue and earth add interest to the moderately long finish. Drink now–2020. | Domaine Riché | 89 | 45 | Rhône Valley | Châteauneuf-du-Pape | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Ravoire et Fils 2012 Domaine Riché Red (Châteauneuf-du-Pape) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Ravoire et Fils |