| 16021 | 16020 | Spain | A bit scratchy, leathery and herbal on the bouquet, but there's also a stony character and raspberry aromas. It feels crisp and a bit sheering, with flavors of zesty red fruit, citrus and vanilla filling in the gaps. The finish is long and lightly oaky. | Heredad Candela | 88 | 25 | Levante | Yecla | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Barahonda 2008 Heredad Candela Monastrell (Yecla) | Monastrell | Barahonda |
| 16022 | 16021 | Spain | Lightly spiced up front, with cinnamon and nutmeg aromas adding complex sweetness to cherry and cassis scents. It feels juicy and sincere, with a mix of berry, plum, herb, spice and licorice flavors. This turns toward vanilla on the finish. A traditional wine that's ready now. | Rioja Bordón Gran Reserva Tempranillo | 88 | 22 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bodegas Franco-Españolas 2005 Rioja Bordón Gran Reserva Tempranillo (Rioja) | Tempranillo | Bodegas Franco-Españolas |
| 16023 | 16022 | Spain | Earthy, meaty berry aromas are solid and sturdy. It feels fresh and lifted by lasting acidity, with flavors of raspberry, strawberry and vanilla that are easy to like. A wine to drink now without too much contemplation, this finishes steady and smooth. | Señorío del Águila Reserva | 88 | 18 | Northern Spain | Cariñena | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bodegas Virgen del Águila 2004 Señorío del Águila Reserva Red (Cariñena) | Red Blend | Bodegas Virgen del Águila |
| 16024 | 16023 | US | Elégance is a five-grape Bordeaux-style blend, sourced from a single vineyard. Sweet oak scents waft up from the glass, a lush melding of various toasts, over pretty raspberry flavors. The wine is sensuous and elegant, already quite drinkable, and seems to slip away gently before you are quite ready for it to leave. | Elégance Meek Family Vineyard | 88 | 38 | Washington | Yakima Valley | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Camaraderie 2009 Elégance Meek Family Vineyard Red (Yakima Valley) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Camaraderie |
| 16025 | 16024 | Italy | This cool-climate expression shows exceptionally-beautiful tones of peach, melon and pear. A tiny percentage of the wine is aged in French barrel. This is a fantastic white wine to pair with fish, white meat or vegetables.. | Dellago | 88 | 22 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | | | Cantina Produttori Bolzano S. Maddalena/Gries 2010 Dellago Pinot Bianco (Alto Adige) | Pinot Bianco | Cantina Produttori Bolzano S. Maddalena/Gries |
| 16026 | 16025 | Italy | The thick, oily texture is backed by aroflavors of stone fruit, honeysuckle and passion fruit. This is a generous and bold wine. | Sanct Valentin | 88 | 38 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | | | Cantina Produttori San Michele Appiano 2010 Sanct Valentin Gewürztraminer (Alto Adige) | Gewürztraminer | Cantina Produttori San Michele Appiano |
| 16027 | 16026 | Spain | Damp earth, subtle berry, plum and smoke notes define the nose. It feels typically tannic and clampy for Ribera del Duero, with leathery, roasted flavors of blackberry, rubber and herbs. Long, meaty and dense on the back side, with chewy tannins and sweet lasting flavors. | Reserva | 88 | 29 | Northern Spain | Ribera del Duero | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Viña Vilano 2005 Reserva (Ribera del Duero) | Tempranillo | Viña Vilano |
| 16028 | 16027 | France | Full-bodied, broad and a bit oily in texture, this concentrated old-vine Marsanne seems a bit evolved, with open aromas of honeyed fruit and truffle backed by citrusy fruit and a hint of anise. Long and intense on the finish. Drink now. | Au Coeur des Siècles | 88 | 60 | Rhône Valley | Hermitage | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Cave de Tain 2009 Au Coeur des Siècles Marsanne (Hermitage) | Marsanne | Cave de Tain |
| 16029 | 16028 | US | A Meritage that's 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Merlot, this wine is all leathery pouch—still chewy but with lots of well-intentioned structure and big blackberry flavor. | | 88 | 40 | California | Mendocino | | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Dogwood 2007 Meritage (Mendocino) | Meritage | Dogwood |
| 16030 | 16029 | France | This is a round, silky Châteauneuf-du-Pape that's an appealing, early-drinking rendering. Cherry and leather notes aren't particularly complex beyond a certain horsiness, but the wine fills the mouth and the flavors do linger. | Secret de Nos Vignes | 88 | 37 | Rhône Valley | Châteauneuf-du-Pape | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Domaine de Châteaumar 2009 Secret de Nos Vignes Red (Châteauneuf-du-Pape) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Domaine de Châteaumar |
| 16031 | 16030 | France | The blend in this cuvée is 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah, aged in second-use oak. The oak provides hints of baking spices on the nose and some cedary notes on the palate, nicely accenting the bright black-cherry fruit in this medium-bodied wine. Soft tannins combine with mouthwatering acids on the finish. Drink now–2016. | Cuvée Romanaise | 88 | 22 | Rhône Valley | Côtes du Rhône Villages | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Domaine Fond Croze 2009 Cuvée Romanaise Grenache-Syrah (Côtes du Rhône Villages) | Grenache-Syrah | Domaine Fond Croze |
| 16032 | 16031 | Spain | Mature, earthy and soft on the nose, with roasted, spicy, integrated berry aromas. Full but baked feeling, with maturity and monotone flavors of sweet berries that don't vary. It remains roasted and warm on the finish. Drink soon. | Gran Reserva | 88 | 22 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Finca del Marquesado 2003 Gran Reserva (Rioja) | Tempranillo Blend | Finca del Marquesado |
| 16033 | 16032 | Italy | Tazzelenghe is a fascinating red varietal from northeast Italy that almost faced extinction before it was rediscovered just a few years ago. It offers density and richness that is enhanced by red cherry and blackberry spice. | Tazzelenghe | 88 | 24 | Northeastern Italy | Colli Orientali del Friuli | | | | Jacùss 2007 Tazzelenghe Red (Colli Orientali del Friuli) | Red Blend | Jacùss |
| 16034 | 16033 | Italy | White almond, pressed rose, natural rubber, exotic fruit and tangy spice characterize this Grüner Veltliner. It's thickly textured, with tangy freshness on the close. | | 88 | | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | | | Kuenhof 2010 Grüner Veltliner (Alto Adige) | Grüner Veltliner | Kuenhof |
| 16035 | 16034 | Spain | For a 60,000-case Toro, this is very good and well recommended. It smells full, leathery and slightly cheesy, with baked berry aromas. The palate is smooth, with minty, spicy, black fruit flavors. A hint of young oak rises up on the finish. | Joven Tinto | 88 | 10 | Northern Spain | Toro | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Muruve 2009 Joven Tinto (Toro) | Tinta de Toro | Muruve |
| 16036 | 16035 | US | The Reveler is Revelry's mainstay blend, a mix of roughly equal parts of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot. Floral and powdered sugar scents lead into a light and pretty palate, showcasing red berry flavors and a touch of minerality. | The Reveler | 88 | 20 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Revelry 2009 The Reveler Red (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Revelry |
| 16037 | 16036 | US | A little tough, a little refined, this is a town-and-country wine for drinking now. It has ripe cherry, red currant, bacon and sandalwood flavors, spiced with pepper and wrapped into firm tannins. | Sigma Syrache | 88 | 28 | California | Santa Barbara County | Central Coast | | | Ampelos 2008 Sigma Syrache Syrah-Grenache (Santa Barbara County) | Syrah-Grenache | Ampelos |
| 16038 | 16037 | US | Apricot jam and late-harvest botrytis flavors are often characteristic of this vineyard. This is bone dry, with brisk acidity and stony minerality. It will gradually lose fruit over the years. | Sleepy Hollow Vineyard | 88 | 45 | California | Santa Lucia Highlands | Central Coast | | | Arcadian 2007 Sleepy Hollow Vineyard Chardonnay (Santa Lucia Highlands) | Chardonnay | Arcadian |
| 16039 | 16038 | Italy | Slightly oxidized aromas of butterscotch, caramel and candied fruit mark this elaborate wine. The mouthfeel is pungent and slightly spicy. | | 88 | 45 | Northeastern Italy | Venezia Giulia | | | | Bressan 2007 Verduzzo (Venezia Giulia) | Verduzzo | Bressan |
| 16040 | 16039 | Italy | This has aromas and flavors of yellow apple, citrus zest, bread crust and a buttery note. Small vigorous bubbles provide the backdrop while a bitter walnut flavor marks the finish. | Il Cascinone Alasia Brut Metodo Classico | 87 | 25 | Piedmont | Alta Langa | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Araldica 2008 Il Cascinone Alasia Brut Metodo Classico Sparkling (Alta Langa) | Sparkling Blend | Araldica |
| 16041 | 16040 | US | From an estate-farmed vineyard, this medium-bodied wine is earthy and aromatic in baked bread, with soft, moderate acidity. With length and breadth, it shows a tartness of black tea and stems, finishing in oak. | Rodgers Creek Vineyard | 87 | 36 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Garnet Vineyards 2014 Rodgers Creek Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) | Pinot Noir | Garnet Vineyards |
| 16042 | 16041 | Italy | Aromas of red berry, apple and a whiff of bread dough lead the nose. The lively palate offers sour cherry, nectarine and bread crust alongside firm acidity and a vivacious perlage. | Giovanni Galliano Brut Rosé Metodo Classico | 87 | | Italy Other | Vino Spumante | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Borgo Maragliano 2012 Giovanni Galliano Brut Rosé Metodo Classico Sparkling (Vino Spumante) | Sparkling Blend | Borgo Maragliano |
| 16043 | 16042 | Portugal | Delicately perfumed, yellow and tropical-fruit flavored, this is bright and very fruity. The citrus edge adds a further lift to this refreshing, ready-to-drink wine. | Vinha Padre Pedro Branco | 87 | 9 | Tejo | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Casa Cadaval 2015 Vinha Padre Pedro Branco White (Tejo) | Portuguese White | Casa Cadaval |
| 16044 | 16043 | Portugal | A pale-colored wine that has an attractive yeasty character that matches well with the crisp red fruits. It has a hint of tannin as well as red berries. The wine is fruity and ready to drink. | Vértice Rosé Bruto | 87 | 19 | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Caves Transmontanas 2013 Vértice Rosé Bruto Sparkling (Douro) | Portuguese Sparkling | Caves Transmontanas |
| 16045 | 16044 | Portugal | This wine may not have much of Syrah's typical character but it certainly does have rich black fruits and a ripe texture. It is full and very ripe with its tannic structure well integrated into the full-bodied fruitiness. Drink now. | Adega de Pegões | 87 | | Península de Setúbal | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Cooperativa Agricola de Santo Isidro de Pegoes 2013 Adega de Pegões Syrah (Península de Setúbal) | Syrah | Cooperativa Agricola de Santo Isidro de Pegoes |
| 16046 | 16045 | Portugal | A creamy textured, citrus-flavored wine that is ripe and smooth. It has a crisp fresh character with its lemon and ripe melon fruit and bright acidity. The aftertaste continues the crisp, fruity theme. | Adega de Pegões Colheita Seleccionada | 87 | | Península de Setúbal | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Cooperativa Agricola de Santo Isidro de Pegoes 2015 Adega de Pegões Colheita Seleccionada White (Península de Setúbal) | Portuguese White | Cooperativa Agricola de Santo Isidro de Pegoes |
| 16047 | 16046 | Portugal | This is a smooth, clean, attractive wine that is bright and crisp. Lemon and pink grapefruit give the fine fruitiness while the acidity and lightly mineral texture add the structure. Drink now. | Terra d'Alter Síria-Arinto-Viognier | 87 | 10 | Alentejano | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Terras de Alter 2015 Terra d'Alter Síria-Arinto-Viognier White (Alentejano) | Portuguese White | Terras de Alter |
| 16048 | 16047 | Portugal | A blend of Syrah, Castelão and Aragonez, this is a ripe, full wine that has fine soft fruit. The tannins give just the right edge to the red fruits and final acidity. Drink now. | Bote | 87 | 8 | Lisboa | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Casca Wines 2015 Bote Red (Lisboa) | Portuguese Red | Casca Wines |
| 16049 | 16048 | France | Situated on the Côte des Bar, this estate has produced a soft, full blend of half and half Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. It treads a fine line of a balanced dosage with the white fruits and final citrus acidity. Drink now. | Grande Réserve Brut | 87 | 60 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château de Bligny NV Grande Réserve Brut (Champagne) | Champagne Blend | Château de Bligny |
| 16050 | 16049 | Portugal | Surprisingly soft for a Cabernet, this is a rich, generous wine with very ripe black fruits and a minimum of tannins. It is dense and ready to drink. | Quinto Elemento Reserva | 87 | 18 | Tejo | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta do Arrobe 2014 Quinto Elemento Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Tejo) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Quinta do Arrobe |