| 14731 | 14730 | US | A disagreeable wine, with so much oak, all you can taste is sugary butterscotch. Too bad, because there's a decent Chardonnay buried beneath. | | 82 | 16 | California | Carneros | Napa-Sonoma | | | Benziger 2009 Chardonnay (Carneros) | Chardonnay | Benziger |
| 14732 | 14731 | Spain | Damp, mealy aromas offer a touch of melon. The palate, however, is tart and metallic, with sour citrus flavors and a weird note of burnt popcorn on the finish. Acidity is all that's keeping it afloat. | Cuatro | 81 | 14 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bodegas y Viñedos Noe 2010 Cuatro Viura (Rioja) | Viura | Bodegas y Viñedos Noe |
| 14733 | 14732 | Peru | Hot and leathery up front, with stewy notes and candied red fruit aromas. The palate features smacking tannic bite along with foxy-tasting red fruit. Turns medicinal on the finish. | Gran Tinto | 81 | 10 | Ica | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Tacama 2009 Gran Tinto Red (Ica) | Red Blend | Tacama |
| 14734 | 14733 | Spain | Disappointing given the price and how good Conti's white wines can be. This is leafy and piercing on the nose, then heavy and super tannic and growling on the palate. Tastes leafy, herbal and earthy. | | 81 | 45 | Northern Spain | Empordà | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Oliver Conti 2005 Red (Empordà) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Oliver Conti |
| 14735 | 14734 | Brazil | A weird Cabernet with unfamiliar, odd aromas. Tight as nails and sheering, with sour plum and incongruent buttery oak flavors. Barrel influence shows up on the finish. Needs polish and improvement. | Gran Reserva | 81 | 36 | Vale dos Vinhedos | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Casa Valduga 2007 Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Vale dos Vinhedos) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Casa Valduga |
| 14736 | 14735 | US | As sweet and sugary as a dessert wine, with watery berry flavors. | | 81 | 27 | California | Alexander Valley | Sonoma | | | Greedy 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Greedy |
| 14737 | 14736 | US | Way too sweet and soft to qualify as a dry table wine. Okay for big parties where everyone's drinking happily from paper cups. | Split Oak Estates | 81 | 12 | California | California | California Other | | | Morro Bay 2009 Split Oak Estates Cabernet Sauvignon (California) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Morro Bay |
| 14738 | 14737 | Spain | Grapey and pinched on the nose, jammy smelling and unconvincing. Supernarrow in the mouth, tannic, lemony and sucks the life out of your cheeks and palate. And that's not even mentioning the price. | Phincalali | 81 | 75 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | DSG Vineyards 2008 Phincalali (Rioja) | Tempranillo Blend | DSG Vineyards |
| 14739 | 14738 | US | Too many overripe, sunburnt flavors in this tannic wine. It smells like Port and tastes hot and baked. The alcohol is 15.9%. | Estate | 81 | 20 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | | | Jettlynn 2007 Estate Petite Sirah (Paso Robles) | Petite Sirah | Jettlynn |
| 14740 | 14739 | Brazil | Sketchy right away, with salinic, pool water aromas. Awkward and buttery in the mouth, with corn and baked apple flavors. Finishes salty and nutty. | Da'divas | 80 | 20 | Vale dos Vinhedos | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Lidio Carraro 2010 Da'divas Chardonnay (Vale dos Vinhedos) | Chardonnay | Lidio Carraro |
| 14741 | 14740 | Italy | Pressed hawthorn, mature orchard fruit and a whiff of aromatic herb lead the nose. Round and savory, the full-bodied palate offers creamy yellow apple, juicy pear and a hint of crystallized ginger. It's balanced, with just enough freshness and a lingering finish. | | 90 | 32 | Northeastern Italy | Isonzo del Friuli | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Borgo San Daniele 2015 Pinot Grigio (Isonzo del Friuli) | Pinot Grigio | Borgo San Daniele |
| 14742 | 14741 | France | The nose is rather subdued. The palate comes in with the ripe freshness of orange flesh and peel. There is a lovely zesty pleasantly bitter frame that lends structure and acts as a counterweight to the slight fruit sweetness. The off-dry palate is poised and balanced, with an almost dry finish. This is restrained and elegant. | Collection | 90 | 24 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Cave de Ribeauvillé 2016 Collection Gewurztraminer (Alsace) | Gewürztraminer | Cave de Ribeauvillé |
| 14743 | 14742 | US | Dark color and black fruit aromas set the expectation for a big wine, but this is remarkably well-balanced, poised and smooth. Its black cherry and blackberry flavors are satifying, dry and not overripe, and its hints of cocoa add delicious complexity. | | 90 | 25 | California | Red Hills Lake County | | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Chacewater 2013 Malbec (Red Hills Lake County) | Malbec | Chacewater |
| 14744 | 14743 | US | Back in fine form, this shows crisp and fresh apple, white peach and green melon fruit. Aged in 41% new and 25% one-year-old oak, it's not especially toasty, but has the concentration and balance to develop well over the next six to eight years. | Stoller Vineyard Ian's Reserve | 90 | 40 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Chehalem 2014 Stoller Vineyard Ian's Reserve Chardonnay (Willamette Valley) | Chardonnay | Chehalem |
| 14745 | 14744 | Portugal | This is a southern and warmer take on Alvarinho than is found in northern Portugal. It brings out the ripe perfumed character of the grape. Apricot and golden plums show both the fruit and the generous texture. Drink this wine starting from late 2017. | Grand'Arte | 90 | 13 | Lisboa | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | DFJ Vinhos 2016 Grand'Arte Alvarinho (Lisboa) | Alvarinho | DFJ Vinhos |
| 14746 | 14745 | Georgia | Deep garnet in the glass, this wine offers a tight nose of black cherry before filling the mouth with flavors of blackberry, cherry, dark chocolate and lavender. Soft tannins that are slow to make their presence known persist into the bright cherry finish. | | 90 | 15 | Kakheti | | | Mike DeSimone | @worldwineguys | Dilao 2015 Saperavi (Kakheti) | Saperavi | Dilao |
| 14747 | 14746 | France | The nose is a subdued but evocative blend of rose petal, peach, lemon and mirabelle. The palate shows a similarly easy interplay of flavors on a concentrated, harmonious and off-dry body. This is fresh and fruity, lively and enticing. | Vieilles Vignes | 90 | 25 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Domaine G. Metz 2015 Vieilles Vignes Gewurztraminer (Alsace) | Gewürztraminer | Domaine G. Metz |
| 14748 | 14747 | Portugal | The grape that is very local to the Dão region has produced a dense rich wine that is full of fruit. Black currants and berries shine through the firm texture and the solid tannins. The aftertaste has tangy minerality and plenty of acidity, both good for aging. Drink from 2019. | | 90 | 24 | Dão | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta das Marias 2015 Alfrocheiro (Dão) | Alfrocheiro | Quinta das Marias |
| 14749 | 14748 | Portugal | The blend of Vinho Verde's two top grapes brings out great swathes of crisp acidity as well as vibrant citrus flavors. The wine is delicious while also tense with minerality. That will soften over the next few months, so drink the wine starting from late 2017. | Allo Loureiro-Alvarinho | 90 | 15 | Minho | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta de Soalheiro 2016 Allo Loureiro-Alvarinho White (Minho) | Portuguese White | Quinta de Soalheiro |
| 14750 | 14749 | US | Reustle makes four different versions of this wine, each distinctive and worthy of attention. This is vinified in all stainless, and pushes sappy tart flavors of Meyer lemon and grapefruit front and center. The fruit is ripe enough that it leaves an impression of sweetness—a perfect counterbalance to the wine's natural acidity. | | 90 | 24 | Oregon | Umpqua Valley | Southern Oregon | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Reustle 2015 Grüner Veltliner (Umpqua Valley) | Grüner Veltliner | Reustle |
| 14751 | 14750 | France | Friendly inviting notes of ripe juicy pear appear immediately on the nose and are also amply present on the palate. The body is concentrated and has warmth and texture that are amply countered by zesty citrus freshness. The finish is clean, medium sweet and lasting. | Tête de Cuvée | 90 | 15 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Ruhlmann 2015 Tête de Cuvée Pinot Gris (Alsace) | Pinot Gris | Ruhlmann |
| 14752 | 14751 | US | This Reserve Series bubbly accents its crisp green apple fruit with toasty aromas. Done via Méthode Champenoise, it spent five years en tirage. There's a fine bead and lingering persistent flavors with hints of nutmeg and lemon curd. All in all, this is a very fine effort. | Blanc de Noir | 90 | 50 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Seufert 2011 Blanc de Noir Sparkling (Willamette Valley) | Sparkling Blend | Seufert |
| 14753 | 14752 | US | A blend of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon and 32% Merlot, this offers aromas of high-toned red fruit, French-oak spice and herbs that lead to luxurious but still in-check dark-fruit flavors. Tart black-tea accents persist on the finish. | Soleil | 90 | 20 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Soos Creek 2014 Soleil Red (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Soos Creek |
| 14754 | 14753 | US | Stoller offers fine value across its entire portfolio. This is solidly crafted and estate-grown, from the heart of the Dundee Hills AVA. There's a gentle touch of new oak, among a flavorful mix of strawberries, cherries and oranges. The moderate alcohol signals a balanced wine with ample acidity. Drink now through 2022. | | 90 | 30 | Oregon | Dundee Hills | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Stoller 2015 Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills) | Pinot Noir | Stoller |
| 14755 | 14754 | US | Should you be looking for a bright, low alcohol, fully dry, sappy, sassy and affordable Oregon Chardonnay, here it is. All stainless steel fermented and aged, it layers in lemon, grapefruit and apple, backed with ample crisp acidity. | | 90 | 25 | Oregon | Dundee Hills | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Stoller 2016 Chardonnay (Dundee Hills) | Chardonnay | Stoller |
| 14756 | 14755 | US | This wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. There's freshness to the fruit, with aromas of cherry and raspberry kissed by herb, clove and spice. The flavors are lush and palate-coating, with the tannins bringing a touch of astringency that hopefully will settle out with additional time in the bottle. | Proprietary | 90 | 50 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Swiftwater Cellars 2014 Proprietary Red (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Swiftwater Cellars |
| 14757 | 14756 | Georgia | A bouquet of cherry, white chocolate and juniper berry sets the stage for flavors of raspberry, blackberry, blueberry pie and baking spices. It is smooth in the mouth, with a sense of soft sweetness that is neither overpowering nor cloying, bolstered by a pervasive backbone of acidity. | Semi-Sweet Khvanchkara | 90 | 20 | Georgia | | | Mike DeSimone | @worldwineguys | Teliani Valley 2015 Semi-Sweet Khvanchkara Red (Georgia) | Red Blend | Teliani Valley |
| 14758 | 14757 | US | This broad-textured, complex and indulgent Rhône-style blend has cedar, cola and blackberry aromas and concentrated fruit, earth and spice flavors. Milk chocolate richness emerges on the midpalate and plays through the finish. | No 735 | 90 | 35 | California | Amador County | Sierra Foothills | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Terra d'Oro 2013 No 735 Red (Amador County) | Red Blend | Terra d'Oro |
| 14759 | 14758 | US | Rich with gooey marshmallow, crème brûlée and cotton candy aromas, this is an unabashed classic California Chardonnay from Austin Hope. Unctuous marzipan and sea salt caramel flavors make for a creamy mouthfeel, and yet firm acidity leaves the midpalate feeling clean, allowing butterscotch tones to linger on the finish. | | 90 | 24 | California | Central Coast | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Treana 2015 Chardonnay (Central Coast) | Chardonnay | Treana |
| 14760 | 14759 | US | Clean apple fruit with some yellow plum as well, this carries a whisper of citrus. It's a sleek elegant wine, that won't overpower you, nor obscure the flavors of more delicate foods such as prawns or whitefish. | | 90 | 36 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Trisaetum 2015 Chardonnay (Willamette Valley) | Chardonnay | Trisaetum |