| 13171 | 13170 | Italy | A blend of Sangiovese, Colorino and Mammolo, this straightforward wine opens with aromas that recall plum cake, ripe black fruit and a hint of balsam. The juicy palate offers crushed black cherry accented with cinnamon. Drink now to capture the succulent fruit and freshness. | | 87 | 22 | Tuscany | Rosso di Montepulciano | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Romeo 2012 Rosso di Montepulciano | Red Blend | Romeo |
| 13172 | 13171 | Chile | Smoky, rubbery aromas run alongside berry and plum scents. This is full, loamy and soft in feel. Flavors of berry and cassis are short yet ripe and earthy, while the finish is mellow and easygoing. | Reserva | 87 | 12 | Colchagua Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Santa Carolina 2012 Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Colchagua Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Santa Carolina |
| 13173 | 13172 | US | Sourced from the DuBrul and Meek vineyards, this pure varietal Merlot remains tart, earthy and shy of fully ripe. Pomegranate and rhubarb flavors dominate, with plenty of leafy herb. | | 87 | 32 | Washington | Yakima Valley | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Stevens 2011 Merlot (Yakima Valley) | Merlot | Stevens |
| 13174 | 13173 | Austria | Coppery pink highlights and light hints of citrus are coupled with wonderfully refreshing acidity and some richer yeast notes in the background. An enlivening, zippy apéritif, with subtle strawberry hints. | Brut Rosé | 87 | 25 | Österreichischer Sekt | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Szigeti 2011 Brut Rosé Pinot Noir (Österreichischer Sekt) | Pinot Noir | Szigeti |
| 13175 | 13174 | Italy | Leafy underbrush, ripe black cherry, clove, mocha and licorice sensations come together in this robust Rosso. It's forward and shy on freshness so enjoy this soon with hearty first courses or stews. | | 87 | 18 | Tuscany | Rosso di Montepulciano | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Tenuta Valdipiatta 2012 Rosso di Montepulciano | Red Blend | Tenuta Valdipiatta |
| 13176 | 13175 | US | The blend is 51% Nebbiolo and 49% Barbera. It's aromatically intriguing, with a whiff of Asian spices and a dusting of cocoa powder. Though almost four years old, it hasn't entirely jelled—it drinks like two different wines, one tart and acidic, with light red berry flavors; the other smooth and almost silky. | Nebbaro Red | 87 | 30 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Tre Nova 2010 Nebbaro Red Barbera-Nebbiolo (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Barbera-Nebbiolo | Tre Nova |
| 13177 | 13176 | US | An appealing wine with notes of herbs, gooseberry and guava. It's medium-bodied with some residual sugar (1.2 g/L) helping it go down easy. | | 87 | 10 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Two Ponds 2012 Sauvignon Blanc (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Sauvignon Blanc | Two Ponds |
| 13178 | 13177 | Chile | On the nose, this everyday SB delivers pungency and citrusy green-fruit scents. The mouthfeel is racy, while flavors of lime, passion fruit and grapefruit finish zesty and with green, herbal notes of thyme and oregano. | Aliwen Reserva | 87 | 13 | Curicó Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Undurraga 2013 Aliwen Reserva Sauvignon Blanc (Curicó Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Undurraga |
| 13179 | 13178 | Italy | Oak, chocolate, vanilla and ripe black plum waft out of the glass along with spice notes. Dense and concentrated, it has a warm midpalate and round tannins. Drink soon to capture fruit freshness. | | 87 | 28 | Tuscany | Rosso di Montalcino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Verbena 2012 Rosso di Montalcino | Sangiovese | Verbena |
| 13180 | 13179 | US | From a challenging Napa Valley vintage, this red is made in what the winemaker calls a “Right Bank” style, blending 56% Cabernet Franc with 42% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon from vineyards such as Hyde in Carneros. The wine is brimming in dark plum and severe chocolate and cherry, with a reasonable amount of grip. | | 87 | 54 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Virage 2010 Red (Napa Valley) | Red Blend | Virage |
| 13181 | 13180 | Chile | This is a woody blend of 60% Carmenère and 40% Carignan, which is not a common mixing in Chile. Oak, graphite, cocoa and berry aromas set up a narrow, astringent palate with citrusy acidity and sharp flavors of plum, raspberry and spice. Fresh acidity and herbal flavors dominate the finish. | Enki | 87 | 30 | Central Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Vistamar 2010 Enki Red (Central Valley) | Red Blend | Vistamar |
| 13182 | 13181 | US | Pretty floral and apple aromas are laced with butter and smoke on this supple, elegant Chardonnay. Bright with sunny lemon flavor yet silky and smooth in mouthfeel, it's a satisfying, well-composed wine for any occasion. | Barrel Fermented Dry | 87 | 24 | New York | New York | New York Other | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Woodbury 2012 Barrel Fermented Dry Chardonnay (New York) | Chardonnay | Woodbury |
| 13183 | 13182 | US | Notes of pollen and nuts lend an earthy warmth to aromas of lemon zest and honey tangerine on this brisk, vivacious Riesling. While dry in style, it's waxy and slick mouthfeel finishes with a ripple of spicy orange peel. | Humphreys Vineyard | 87 | 22 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Keuka Spring 2013 Humphreys Vineyard Riesling (Finger Lakes) | Riesling | Keuka Spring |
| 13184 | 13183 | Italy | Aromas of forest floor, berries and espresso waft over a ripe palate of dark cherry and baking spices. It's quite warm and already evolved so drink soon. | | 87 | 30 | Tuscany | Rosso di Montalcino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Le Ragnaie 2011 Rosso di Montalcino | Sangiovese | Le Ragnaie |
| 13185 | 13184 | France | Produced from Malbec that comes mainly from the Cahors region, this soft, ripe and fruity wine has a light touch of tannins that show beneath the berry fruits, supple texture and tight acidity. It is ready to drink, but will be better in 2015. | La Réserve | 87 | 13 | France Other | Vin de France | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Lionel Osmin & Cie 2011 La Réserve Malbec (Vin de France) | Malbec | Lionel Osmin & Cie |
| 13186 | 13185 | US | Lightly spicy and quite refreshing, this is a gentle wine, with a mix of melon and white peach fruit. Simple but perfect for every day. | | 87 | 13 | Washington | Yakima Valley | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Mercer 2013 Pinot Gris (Yakima Valley) | Pinot Gris | Mercer |
| 13187 | 13186 | US | Tight and tart, this offers crisp and spicy flavors of raspberry fruit, with a sharpness to the flavors. About one-quarter of the barrels were new and deliver highlights of toast and chocolate. | Estate Grown | 87 | 50 | Washington | Red Mountain | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Obelisco Estate 2011 Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon (Red Mountain) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Obelisco Estate |
| 13188 | 13187 | US | A sniff of leather and limited fruit freshness detract this wine from reaching the level of the previous vintage. It's got some berry flavors and a bit of barrel toast and chocolate, but falls away quickly. Two bottles tasted. | Les Gosses Vineyard | 87 | 40 | Washington | Red Mountain | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Obelisco Estate 2011 Les Gosses Vineyard Syrah (Red Mountain) | Syrah | Obelisco Estate |
| 13189 | 13188 | France | Modest apple and citrus aromas are clean and pleasant, and the same can be said of the flavors, which add hints of melon to the mix. The wine is plump and round in the mouth, but finishes long and crisp. This is a solid effort from this négociant house, which has never been a favorite here. Let's hope it's a positive indicator for the future. | Héritages | 87 | 16 | Rhône Valley | Côtes du Rhône | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Ogier 2013 Héritages White (Côtes du Rhône) | Rhône-style White Blend | Ogier |
| 13190 | 13189 | New Zealand | Already showing prominent bricking at the rim, this medium-bodied, supple wine should be consumed by the end of 2015. Scents and flavors of mocha, caramel and decaying leaves frame attenuated red fruits. | Falveys Vineyard | 87 | 27 | Marlborough | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Omaka Springs 2011 Falveys Vineyard Pinot Noir (Marlborough) | Pinot Noir | Omaka Springs |
| 13191 | 13190 | France | This wine is rich, with red fruits and balanced acidity. Soft and full-bodied, it delivers spice and red plum fruits at the end, with a juicy aftertaste. | | 87 | 16 | Beaujolais | Beaujolais-Villages | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Pardon et Fils 2012 Beaujolais-Villages | Gamay | Pardon et Fils |
| 13192 | 13191 | France | The wine is warm and round, full of ripe berry fruits and soft tannins. It's ready to drink now with its full structure, balanced acidity and juicy aftertaste. | Belle Grâce | 86 | 15 | Beaujolais | Beaujolais-Villages | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Les Vins Aujoux 2013 Belle Grâce (Beaujolais-Villages) | Gamay | Les Vins Aujoux |
| 13193 | 13192 | France | Soft, ripe and fruity, this is an immediately accessible, drinkable wine. It's soft with lemon and yellow fruits coming together to give a fresh, lively apéritif style of wine. | | 86 | 9 | Southwest France | Côtes de Gascogne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Mont Gravet 2013 Colombard (Côtes de Gascogne) | Colombard | Mont Gravet |
| 13194 | 13193 | Spain | Cherry and cassis aromas are a touch flat and jammy. This shows grabby tannins as well as loamy, earthy, lightly bitter flavors of black fruits. The finish lumbers along with size and tannic grip, but overall this blend of 65% Tempranillo, 25% Graciano and 10% Garnacha shows well. | Made With Organic Grapes | 86 | 12 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Navardia 2013 Made With Organic Grapes (Rioja) | Tempranillo Blend | Navardia |
| 13195 | 13194 | Spain | Bready aromas feature melon as the main fruit scent. This is chunky in feel, with moderate acidity and cut. Apple, melon and green-herb flavors finish with hints of toast, yeast and generic sweetness. | Brut | 86 | 15 | Catalonia | Cava | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Pata Negra NV Brut Sparkling (Cava) | Sparkling Blend | Pata Negra |
| 13196 | 13195 | Italy | This displays evident oak sensations of sweet vanilla, toast, espresso, milk chocolate and mature black plum alongside drying tannins. There's not much fresh acidity so drink soon before it dries out. | | 86 | 20 | Tuscany | Rosso di Montalcino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Ridolfi 2012 Rosso di Montalcino | Sangiovese | Ridolfi |
| 13197 | 13196 | US | Grape soda, prune, leather, graphite, dust and black tobacco blend into an intriguing nose on this estate Malbec from Paso's Eastside. It's a little rustic around the edges once sipped, but pleasantly so. The mouthfeel is soft, the flavors are peppery and the tannins and acidity are built to last. | | 86 | 28 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Still Waters 2010 Malbec (Paso Robles) | Malbec | Still Waters |
| 13198 | 13197 | US | This smells like sweet red cherries and ripe plums and tastes quite ripe, almost sweet, with more berries and cherries. The overall mouthfeel is full bodied and the texture is broad and rich. It is generous, fruity and tasty all around. | Estate | 86 | 30 | California | Livermore Valley | Central Coast | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Fenestra 2011 Estate Grenache (Livermore Valley) | Grenache | Fenestra |
| 13199 | 13198 | Spain | Caramel and light grassy aromas amount to a standard bouquet. This is soft and innocuous in feel, with somewhat low acidity. Toffee and sautéed mushroom flavors come in front of a typical but bland finish with mild oxidation. | Medium | 86 | 18 | Andalucia | Jerez | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Osborne NV Medium Sherry (Jerez) | Sherry | Osborne |
| 13200 | 13199 | US | A pretty rose color, this is invitingly scented with fresh strawberries and floral highlights. Flavors follow, rather light and primary, tailing off quickly into a finish with a lick of mocha. | | 86 | 24 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | La Chouette 2013 Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Noir | La Chouette |