| 15918 | 15917 | Italy | Black plum, baking spice and cedar aromas lead the way. On the firm medium-bodied palate, notes of mocha and toasted oak underscore blackberry jam while assertive tannins provide support. Drink through 2020. | Solstizio Riserva | 88 | 33 | Central Italy | Romagna | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Battistini 2013 Solstizio Riserva Sangiovese (Romagna) | Sangiovese | Battistini |
| 15919 | 15918 | US | This wine blends 53% Monterey County and 47% San Luis Obispo County fruit to deliver a well-priced winner. Key lime, lemon peel, white flowers and almond butter show on the nose, while the palate delivers nicely rounded nectarine, sea salt and oaky flavors that are buoyed by ample acidity through the finish. | | 88 | 15 | California | Central Coast | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Beckon 2015 Chardonnay (Central Coast) | Chardonnay | Beckon |
| 15920 | 15919 | US | Sourced from the Gamble Ranch in Oakville, this is a fleshy, full-figured wine, floral in honeysuckle and voluptuous in youthful oak. Gravensteins apple is overtaken by the richness of butterscotch and tropical pineapple before a brightness comes to life on the finish. | Private Reserve | 88 | 48 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Beringer 2015 Private Reserve Chardonnay (Napa Valley) | Chardonnay | Beringer |
| 15921 | 15920 | US | This wine comes from an up-and-coming vineyard site. Very varietal aromas of black cherry, herb and cedar give way to soft fruit flavors and lightly grainy tannins. The tart acidity keeps the interest high. Put it on the dinner table to see it at its best. | Discovery Vineyard Block 1 | 88 | 55 | Washington | Horse Heaven Hills | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Block Wines 2014 Discovery Vineyard Block 1 Cabernet Sauvignon (Horse Heaven Hills) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Block Wines |
| 15922 | 15921 | US | An estate bottled Pinot, this wine is inviting in floral and fruity characteristics, offering concise layers of red cherry, rose petals and a spark of oak that builds in intensity through the finish. This is a nice place to start on the winery's lineup of Carneros-Napa Valley Pinot Noir. | Brown Ranch | 91 | 72 | California | Carneros | Napa-Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Saintsbury 2012 Brown Ranch Pinot Noir (Carneros) | Pinot Noir | Saintsbury |
| 15923 | 15922 | US | The Dundee Hills cuvée shows the tight, tart, higher acidity that is characteristic of the 2011 Pinots from the Willamette Valley. It spent 16 months in 45% new barrels and offers raspberry and cranberry fruit with grippy tannins and a mineral base. Drink now though 2025. | Dundee Hills | 91 | 38 | Oregon | Dundee Hills | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Sokol Blosser 2011 Dundee Hills Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills) | Pinot Noir | Sokol Blosser |
| 15924 | 15923 | US | This cool vintage helps keep the alcohol down, but the seductive aromatics more than compensate. Varietal nuances of rosewater and other floral overtones enhance a rather delicate, elegant reserve. Raspberry fruit and highlights of baking spices continue through a persistent finish. | Reserve | 91 | 45 | Oregon | Dundee Hills | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Stoller 2011 Reserve Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills) | Pinot Noir | Stoller |
| 15925 | 15924 | Germany | Stony mineral notes accent fragrant blossom and grapefruit notes on this dry, elegant Riesling. The palate is lean and steely, with a distinct line of struck steel and lime, but it's also buoyantly fruity with notes of luscious white peach and honey. A dramatic wine with a long, lingering mineral finish. | Wachenheimer Belz Dry | 91 | 26 | Pfalz | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Villa Wolf 2012 Wachenheimer Belz Dry Riesling (Pfalz) | Riesling | Villa Wolf |
| 15901 | 15900 | US | A deep color, ripe fruit flavors and a richly tannic texture make this full-bodied wine mouth-filling and satisfying without being heavy. A nice, moderate, spicy oak layer under the blackberries and a hint of pepper add welcome complexity. | Estate | 88 | 25 | California | Sierra Foothills | Sierra Foothills | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Naggiar 2013 Estate Grenache (Sierra Foothills) | Grenache | Naggiar |
| 15902 | 15901 | US | Both cold-tank fermented and barrel-fermented, this white shows steely aromas of lemon and fresh lime, its acidity bristling with mouthwatering succulence and a lightness of body. | | 88 | 18 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Oberon 2015 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Oberon |
| 15903 | 15902 | Chile | Grapefruit and feline aromas are typical of Casablanca Sauvignon Blanc. This feels zesty and citric, with herbal orange and grapefruit flavors that finish tart, tangy and long. | Armador | 88 | 14 | Casablanca Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Odfjell 2016 Armador Sauvignon Blanc (Casablanca Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Odfjell |
| 15904 | 15903 | US | A floral tease of jasmine provides a perfumed opening to this wine, which follows in bright acidity and fresh, ripe layers of tangerine and peach. The oak is moderately present and integrated well. | | 88 | 20 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Pacific Heights Wines 2015 Chardonnay (Russian River Valley) | Chardonnay | Pacific Heights Wines |
| 15905 | 15904 | US | This blend combines 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Syrah. Fat, juicy and tart, it's robust in oak and meaty leather, its tannin profile grippy and tight. A background note of dried herb and cedar add to the classic touch in style. | Scintillation Proprietary | 88 | 85 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Padis 2012 Scintillation Proprietary Red (Napa Valley) | Red Blend | Padis |
| 15906 | 15905 | US | Hints of tropical fruit, yellow pear and apricot show on the nose of this bottling by a Sierra Foothills-based producer. There is a slight sweet touch to the sip, but then it dries out nicely, offered pear, apple and honeysuckle flavors against a decent textural grip. | Stepping Stones | 88 | 27 | California | Santa Barbara County | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Prospect 772 2015 Stepping Stones Grenache Blanc (Santa Barbara County) | Grenache Blanc | Prospect 772 |
| 15907 | 15906 | US | Sourced from Willamette and Umpqua Valley vineyards, this sweetly spicy wine carries a streak of orange peel and flesh. The pretty cherry fruit is fresh and tasty, and for an everyday bottle of Oregon Pinot, it's right on the money. | | 88 | 17 | Oregon | Oregon | Oregon Other | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Rainstorm 2014 Pinot Noir (Oregon) | Pinot Noir | Rainstorm |
| 15908 | 15907 | US | Herb, coffee and cherry aromas are followed by the sweet ripe taste of café au lait. A light grip of tannins provides support. | | 88 | 40 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Reasons 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Reasons |
| 15909 | 15908 | US | From Shauna Rosenblum, the daughter of Rosenblum Winery's founder, comes this pyrazine-forward bottling, which may wow sommeliers but could confuse the public. The nose is both grape-y and peppery with garden herbs, and then the palate is tart and tangy, which is odd for a Cab. Yet the high-acid approach makes for a bright, stylish and savory wine, worth seeking out a sip. | Rigg Vineyard | 88 | 40 | California | San Francisco Bay | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Rock Wall 2014 Rigg Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (San Francisco Bay) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rock Wall |
| 15910 | 15909 | US | The aromas seem a bit muddled. The palate brings reserved blue-fruit flavors, with peanut shell notes on the finish. | | 88 | 19 | Washington | Horse Heaven Hills | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Silver Totem 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon (Horse Heaven Hills) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Silver Totem |
| 15911 | 15910 | Italy | Aromas of espresso, toasted oak and grilled herb take center stage and follow through to the full-bodied palate along with Golden Delicious apple, toasted nut and a hint of lemon zest. If you like evident oak, you'll enjoy this, but the wood may be too invasive for others. Drink soon to capture the remaining fruit. | Signorina Vittoria Riserva | 88 | | Tuscany | Vernaccia di San Gimignano | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Tollena 2011 Signorina Vittoria Riserva (Vernaccia di San Gimignano) | White Blend | Tollena |
| 15912 | 15911 | France | This wine from the southern Mâcon appellation is crisp with a mineral edge as well as the ripe fruit of the vintage. It has a tangy, lemon-like texture that gives it a lift, adding to the fresh, fruity aftertaste. Drink now. | | 88 | 18 | Burgundy | Saint-Véran | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Vignerons des Terres Secrètes 2015 Saint-Véran | Chardonnay | Vignerons des Terres Secrètes |
| 15913 | 15912 | Germany | This zesty, off-dry Gewürztraminer is full of ripe yellow peach and orange blossom notes. It's not a deeply complex wine, but its pristine fruit flavors and light-bodied style are refreshing and approachable. Drink now through 2019. | | 88 | 12 | Pfalz | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Villa Wolf 2015 Gewürztraminer (Pfalz) | Gewürztraminer | Villa Wolf |
| 15914 | 15913 | Chile | An amplified green nose smells like lime infused with bell pepper and asparagus. A citrusy snappy palate is brash, while pyrazinic green flavors are balanced by citric notes. This is a typical San Antonio SB: racy, green and citric. | Gran Reserva Origen | 88 | 16 | San Antonio | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Viña Chocalan 2015 Gran Reserva Origen Sauvignon Blanc (San Antonio) | Sauvignon Blanc | Viña Chocalan |
| 15915 | 15914 | Australia | Full-bodied and richly textured, this more than delivers at its suggested retail price. Grilled plums, baking spices and mocha notes provide plenty of interest, finishing creamy and supple. Drink now–2020. | Promised Land | 88 | 13 | South Australia | South Australia | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Wakefield 2015 Promised Land Shiraz (South Australia) | Shiraz | Wakefield |
| 15916 | 15915 | Italy | Fresh and lively, this opens with aromas of tropical fruit and fragrant white flower. The bright palate doles out juicy pineapple, ripe apricot and citrus zest alongside tangy acidity that lends a mouthwatering finish. | Alègre | 88 | 20 | Sicily & Sardinia | Terre Siciliane | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Barone Sergio 2016 Alègre Grillo (Terre Siciliane) | Grillo | Barone Sergio |
| 15917 | 15916 | US | Herb, flower and exotic spice aromas lead to broad creamy-feeling fruit flavors that persist on the finish. | Red Wine | 88 | 36 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Basel Cellars 2013 Red Wine Malbec (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Malbec | Basel Cellars |
| 15926 | 15925 | Italy | Made from 100% Chardonnay, this opens with aromas of apricot, hazelnut and citrus. The bright palate delivers white peach, lemon zest and a note of just-baked vanilla cookies alongside accents of cinnamon and nut. Small, continuous bubbles give an elegant texture. | Perlé | 91 | 38 | Northeastern Italy | Trento | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Ferrari 2007 Perlé Chardonnay (Trento) | Chardonnay | Ferrari |
| 15927 | 15926 | Portugal | This rich wine is balanced and ripe, with spice, sweet sultana and raisin fruitiness and a light shot of acidity. The aftertaste brings out fresh red fruits that are cut by the spirit and acidity to leave a full feeling in the mouth. | Quinta do Porto 10-Year-Old Tawny | 91 | 32 | Port | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Ferreira NV Quinta do Porto 10-Year-Old Tawny (Port) | Port | Ferreira |
| 15928 | 15927 | Germany | A delicate spray of violet lingers from start to finish on this lively Pinot Noir, melding into flavors of red cherries and berries, toast and granite. Brisk in acidity yet supple in tannins and mouthfeel, it's an elegant, nuanced wine that may surprise Pinot Noir drinkers outside of Germany. | Franz Anton Schwarzer Adler | 91 | 42 | Baden | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Franz Keller 2012 Franz Anton Schwarzer Adler Pinot Noir (Baden) | Pinot Noir | Franz Keller |
| 15929 | 15928 | Spain | Dense, roasted, earthy aromas of lightly stewed berry fruits and leather set up a deep, oaky palate with baked, loamy dark-fruit flavors that finish smooth, mellow and rich in feel. This is luxurious Mencía with modest acidity; drink through 2017. | Selección | 91 | 45 | Northern Spain | Bierzo | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Godelia 2011 Selección Mencía (Bierzo) | Mencía | Godelia |
| 15930 | 15929 | Spain | Ripe, baked, raisiny aromas of blackberry, coconut, resiny oak, tomato sauce and herbs set up a racy, high-intensity palate with flavors of berry, fig and blackened spices. The finish is rooty in flavor, with notes of licorice and chocolate offset by sharp residual acidity. | Cosecha Limitada | 91 | 45 | Northern Spain | Ribera del Duero | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Hesvera 2009 Cosecha Limitada (Ribera del Duero) | Tinto Fino | Hesvera |