| 14971 | 14970 | US | The grapes used for this estate-grown Cabernet are sourced from younger vines. Round and full, the wine seems to have spent a fair amount of time in barrel, showing pretty baking spices along with tangy fruit. | | 88 | 20 | Washington | Yakima Valley | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Crossfork Creek 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Yakima Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Crossfork Creek |
| 14972 | 14971 | France | This is round, while also having a mineral edge. Apple and wood flavors power through the crispness, along with a charming touch of honey. For short-term aging. | Les Narvaux | 88 | 56 | Burgundy | Meursault | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Vincent Girardin 2010 Les Narvaux (Meursault) | Chardonnay | Domaine Vincent Girardin |
| 14973 | 14972 | US | Green herbs and grass add freshness to the sweet aromas of quince and peach preserves on this interpretation of the Georgian Rkatsiteli grape. Intense fruit flavors persist on the palate, highlighted by lemon-lime acidity and lime-pith astringency. | | 88 | 15 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Dr. Konstantin Frank 2010 Rkatsiteli (Finger Lakes) | Rkatsiteli | Dr. Konstantin Frank |
| 14974 | 14973 | Italy | A pure expression of Merlot, this shows loads of red berry fruit, with a touch of rosemary oil or green herb. Aged for 12 months in oak, it is soft, sturdy, fruity and genuine. | Plavis | 88 | 35 | Veneto | Veneto | | | | De Stefani 2008 Plavis Merlot (Veneto) | Merlot | De Stefani |
| 14975 | 14974 | Italy | Barbecue spice, clove, nutmeg and dark berry fruit open the nose of this dark, garnet-colored wine. It has soft tannins, with loads of intensity and richness on the finish. | | 88 | 28 | Veneto | Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso | | | | Il Roverone 2008 Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso | Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara | Il Roverone |
| 14976 | 14975 | Italy | Extremely thick, soft and extracted, this delivers flavors of ripe fruit, cinnamon stick, honey, barbecue sauce, cured meat and dried apple skin. Savory tones of leather and button mushroom show up later. | | 88 | 49 | Veneto | Amarone della Valpolicella Classico | | | | Giuseppe Lonardi 2008 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico | Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara | Giuseppe Lonardi |
| 14977 | 14976 | France | This is a dominated by new wood, but it still retains fragrant, fresh fruit. A touch of lemon pairs with the toast note, bearing refreshing acidity on the finish. | Millénaire | 88 | 26 | Burgundy | Bourgogne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Henri de Villamont 2009 Millénaire (Bourgogne) | Chardonnay | Henri de Villamont |
| 14978 | 14977 | France | Honeyed in character, this has notes of toast, sweet tropical fruit and lemon, with light acidity. The wine feels warm, ripe, open and drinkable now. | | 88 | 28 | Burgundy | Rully | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Henri de Villamont 2009 Rully | Chardonnay | Henri de Villamont |
| 14979 | 14978 | US | Off-dry and loaded with flavors of lemon, honey and tea, this is a rather fleshy Riesling. The almost 2% residual sugar leads into a slightly sweet finish. | | 88 | 12 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Waterbrook 2011 Riesling (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Riesling | Waterbrook |
| 14980 | 14979 | Italy | Wine doesn't get much bigger than this. Bold and opulent, with a whopping 17% alcohol, this over-the-top bottling is aged in oak for two years and delivers masculine, chewy aromas of blackberry jam and Indian spice. Pair it with wedges of aged pecorino cheese. | | 88 | 80 | Veneto | Amarone della Valpolicella Classico | | | | Monteci 2006 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico | Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara | Monteci |
| 14981 | 14980 | US | Whiffs of smoke and spice introduce heady aromas of white flower, lychee and stone fruit. The attack is sweet, with flavors of ripe melon and peach candy, but it tapers elegantly to a dry finish that's marked with hints of grape-skin astringency. | Estate | 88 | 18 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Rooster Hill 2010 Estate Gewürztraminer (Finger Lakes) | Gewürztraminer | Rooster Hill |
| 14982 | 14981 | Italy | A blend of equal parts Marzemino, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Refosco, this opens with jammy aromas of blackberry, Indian spice and sun-ripened cherry. There is a nice touch of freshness on the finish, with a subtle accent of bitter almond. | Solèr | 88 | 37 | Veneto | Veneto | | | | De Stefani 2009 Solèr Red (Veneto) | Red Blend | De Stefani |
| 14983 | 14982 | US | Made from estate-grown fruit sourced high in the Sierra Foothills, this is a black, true-to-type Petite Sirah. It's packed with dusty coffee, chocolate and tobacco. | Estate | 88 | 29 | California | Sierra Foothills | Sierra Foothills | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Naggiar 2009 Estate Petite Sirah (Sierra Foothills) | Petite Sirah | Naggiar |
| 14984 | 14983 | France | This is rich and rounded, touched by a note of vanilla that softens the natural texture and acidity. It's ripe yet still with refreshing, with juicy acidity on the finish. Age this for a year for even better drinkability. | | 88 | 24 | Burgundy | Chablis | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Nathalie et Gilles Fèvre 2010 Chablis | Chardonnay | Nathalie et Gilles Fèvre |
| 14985 | 14984 | France | Firm, concentrated and tannic, this has a smoky character that contrasts the red plum and strawberry fruits. It is solid and chunky, needing to age over several years. | | 88 | | Burgundy | Pommard | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Nuiton-Beaunoy 2010 Pommard | Pinot Noir | Nuiton-Beaunoy |
| 14986 | 14985 | US | This is comprised of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Syrah, 5% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc, with much of the fruit sourced from Mendocino and Lake counties. While its aromatically strong in Syrah, the wine's flavors lean more toward Cabernet, with cola, spice and black fruit notes atop layers of softened tannins. The finish is Rhône-like: meaty, with a strong dash of pepper. | | 88 | 18 | California | California | California Other | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Open Range 2008 Red (California) | Red Blend | Open Range |
| 14987 | 14986 | US | A five-grape Bordeaux-style blend, this has a scent of rose water that drifts above earthier notes and tart berry flavors. Tight and focused, it finishes with a lick of cola and espresso. | Radieux | 88 | 31 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Ott & Murphy 2008 Radieux Red (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Ott & Murphy |
| 14988 | 14987 | US | Made in a more extracted, fuller style, this is overwhelmingly earthy and intensely aromatic. Its time in oak has not quite shaken off entirely, and its fruit expression veers on the darker side, with notes of black cherries and blueberries standing out the most. An herbal aura lingers around. | Oppenlander Vineyard | 88 | 42 | California | Mendocino | | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Phillips Hill 2010 Oppenlander Vineyard Pinot Noir (Mendocino) | Pinot Noir | Phillips Hill |
| 14989 | 14988 | Italy | This shows smooth density and bright fruit flavors of blueberry and dried raspberry, with soft hints of cinnamon and dark chocolate. The wine's fine texture and freshness make it a perfect partner to fettuccine with meat sauce and grated pecorino cheese. | Morandina | 88 | | Veneto | Valpolicella Superiore | | | | Prà 2010 Morandina (Valpolicella Superiore) | Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara | Prà |
| 14990 | 14989 | Italy | This cleanses the palate thanks to its alcohol and acidity, and aromas of red cherry, cedar and cinnamon. Pair this savory effort with spicy marinated pork or lamb. | | 88 | | Veneto | Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso | | | | Secondo Marco 2009 Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso | Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara | Secondo Marco |
| 14991 | 14990 | US | Restrained, rather savory aromas of dill, fennel, apple and saline are some of the many nuances of this dry yet surprisingly supple Riesling. The palate boasts notes of bright apple, lime juice and lime skin, highlighted by a rich, minerally sheen. | Dry | 88 | 16 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Silver Thread 2011 Dry Riesling (Finger Lakes) | Riesling | Silver Thread |
| 14992 | 14991 | US | This is very spicy and smooth, with floral accents and a plummy core. It drinks well, although the finish fades rather quickly. A blend of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, with Syrah and Cabernet Franc filling in the rest. | The Illusionist | 88 | 45 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Sleight of Hand 2009 The Illusionist Red (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Red Blend | Sleight of Hand |
| 14993 | 14992 | US | There are tons of rich, ripe flavors in this soft, high-alcohol California rendition of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Based on Mourvèdre and Grenache, it offers a blast of sweet cherry jam, blackberry, creamy mocha and spice. | Anna's Vineyard Version | 88 | 36 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | | | Adelaida 2009 Anna's Vineyard Version Red (Paso Robles) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Adelaida |
| 14994 | 14993 | US | Rich in apricot and orange marmalade, crème brûlée and vanilla flavors, this dessert sipper has a soft, honeyed richness. The residual sugar is 14.1%, making it fabulously sweet. | Late Harvest | 88 | 20 | California | Anderson Valley | | | | Husch 2011 Late Harvest Gewurztraminer (Anderson Valley) | Gewürztraminer | Husch |
| 14995 | 14994 | France | Structured and firm, this has perfumed acids and solid tannins. A fruity character surfaces, lending a round finish. | | 88 | 23 | Burgundy | Côte de Nuits-Villages | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Joseph Drouhin 2010 Côte de Nuits-Villages | Pinot Noir | Joseph Drouhin |
| 14996 | 14995 | US | A new wine from La Clarine Farm, this is a blend of 37% Sémillon, 32% Viognier and 31% Marsanne. Unusual to say the least, it bears an interesting melange of herbs, flowers, pears and honey, finishing light and inviting to drink. The minerality in particular shines through, making this easy to pair with a wide range of appetizers and seafood. | | 88 | 22 | California | Sierra Foothills | Sierra Foothills | Virginie Boone | @vboone | La Clarine Farm 2011 White (Sierra Foothills) | White Blend | La Clarine Farm |
| 14997 | 14996 | France | Perfumed, with a rich texture and smoky flavors this wine has density and concentration. Aged for 16 months in large wooden barrels, the wine has spice, red-berry fruits and young tannins waiting to be aged. Drink from 2019. | Les Gravilices | 91 | 27 | Loire Valley | Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Amirault 2015 Les Gravilices (Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil) | Cabernet Franc | Domaine Amirault |
| 14998 | 14997 | France | The wine is ripe, soft and generous. It has a fine balance between spice and rich white and green fruits. Lightly structured with a herbal edge and with pepper, it is still young. Drink this fine wine from 2018 | Les Bouffants | 91 | 32 | Loire Valley | Sancerre | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Roger & Christophe Moreux 2016 Les Bouffants (Sancerre) | Sauvignon Blanc | Domaine Roger & Christophe Moreux |
| 14999 | 14998 | Italy | White spring blossom and citrus aromas waft out of the glass. On the palate, crisp acidity brightens creamy apple, pear and tangerine zest. It's quite simply crisp and delicious. | | 91 | 13 | Northeastern Italy | Vigneti delle Dolomiti | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Tiefenbrunner 2016 Pinot Grigio (Vigneti delle Dolomiti) | Pinot Grigio | Tiefenbrunner |
| 15000 | 14999 | France | This mature Muscadet is one that is in peak condition. In losing its youthful acidity, it has gained a depth of flavor and ripe apple and pear fruits that give it intensity as well as a strongly perfumed character. Drink this wine now. | Monnières Saint Fiacre | 91 | 20 | Loire Valley | Muscadet Sèvre et Maine | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Véronique Günther-Chereau 2013 Monnières Saint Fiacre (Muscadet Sèvre et Maine) | Melon | Véronique Günther-Chereau |