| 16441 | 16440 | US | Immediate in its appeal, this young wine is redolent with aromas of blueberry and huckleberry pie. The blue-fruit flavors are saturated and smooth in feel, trailing a touch toward the finish. | | 89 | 17 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Barnard Griffin 2014 Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Syrah | Barnard Griffin |
| 16442 | 16441 | Italy | Mediterranean herb, black-skinned berry and baking spice aromas float out of the glass. On the firm palate, notes of anise and ground pepper accent a core of dried black cherries while aggressive, close-grained tannins grip the finish. Give the tannins a few more years to soften then drink up. | Gudarrà | 89 | 25 | Southern Italy | Aglianico del Vulture | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Bisceglia 2012 Gudarrà (Aglianico del Vulture) | Aglianico | Bisceglia |
| 16443 | 16442 | US | Hailing from one of the state's premier Syrah sites, this wine leads with aromas of berry, coffee, chicory and violets. The flavors are supple, backed by lightly grainy tannins. | Les Collines Vineyard | 89 | 35 | Washington | Walla Walla Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Burnt Bridge 2013 Les Collines Vineyard Syrah (Walla Walla Valley (WA)) | Syrah | Burnt Bridge |
| 16444 | 16443 | France | This structured wine has a severe aspect, with dry wood and fruit tannins. The fruit is there, smoky and with considerable acidity. It's a wine that will remain serious as it ages. Wait to drink until 2018. | | 89 | 13 | Bordeaux | Fronsac | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Beauséjour 2013 Fronsac | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Beauséjour |
| 16445 | 16444 | France | An animal, yeasty character in this wine masks the fruit. It offers toast, spice, citrus and yellow fruits, but that earthy character needs to blow away before the wine is fully ready to drink. Wait until 2018. Lucien Lurton took over Bouscaut in 1979. Since 1992, it has been in the hands of daughter Sophie Lurton and her husband Laurent Cogombles. Improvements include vineyard renovation, the barrel cellar in 2010 and a B&B added in 2013. | | 89 | | Bordeaux | Pessac-Léognan | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Bouscaut 2013 Pessac-Léognan | Bordeaux-style White Blend | Château Bouscaut |
| 16446 | 16445 | France | From one of a pair of châteaux, both with Braude in the name and both owned by Château Mongravey in Margaux, this perfumed and fruity wine has ripe fruits that are now becoming mature. Soft tannins and juicy berry fruits are still fresh. Drink now and until 2020. | | 89 | 45 | Bordeaux | Haut-Médoc | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Braude Fellonneau 2012 Haut-Médoc | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Braude Fellonneau |
| 16447 | 16446 | France | The almost 100-acre vineyard of Brillette is situated at one of the highest points in Moulis. Ripe and generously structured, this concentrated wine has layers of blackberry fruits and solid tannins. It will age well, with its fresh acidity and dry core. Drink from 2019. | | 89 | | Bordeaux | Moulis-en-Médoc | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Brillette 2013 Moulis-en-Médoc | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Brillette |
| 16448 | 16447 | France | Solid and firm tannins give this wine its structure. The fruits are masked by this density although the weight suggests they are there. It is concentrated and firm, and needs plenty of time. Drink from 2022. Founded in the 13th century by Benedictine monks, Château Carbonnieux is one of the oldest estates in the Bordeaux region. In 1956, Marc Perrin purchased the château and began vineyard and winery renovations, continued by son Antony. The property is now run by grandsons Eric and Philibert. | | 89 | | Bordeaux | Pessac-Léognan | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Carbonnieux 2013 Pessac-Léognan | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Carbonnieux |
| 16449 | 16448 | France | This small, seven-acre property has an unusually high (20%) proportion of Petit Verdot in its wine, giving it big color and structure. Ripe black currant fruits balance the tannins. Drink from 2018. | | 89 | 25 | Bordeaux | Moulis-en-Médoc | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château la Garricq 2013 Moulis-en-Médoc | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château la Garricq |
| 16450 | 16449 | US | Chardonnay lovers with a penchant towards rich, buttery wines spiced with cinnamon and vanilla will appreciate this unabashedly oaky yet neatly balanced wine. It's enticingly creamy on the palate, but sunny streaks of Meyer-lemon acidity lend refreshment. Drink now–2018. | Barrel Fermented | 89 | 17 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Chateau Lafayette Reneau 2013 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay (Finger Lakes) | Chardonnay | Chateau Lafayette Reneau |
| 16451 | 16450 | France | Plenty of tannins give this wine a firm and dense structure, but it also shows the potential of black-currant fruit flavors and perfumed acidity. Give this wine time and drink from 2019. Spring and fall weather in 2013 forced Marie-José (Perrin) Lerichecut to reduce production to 20% of an average year. | | 89 | | Bordeaux | Pessac-Léognan | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château le Sartre 2013 Pessac-Léognan | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château le Sartre |
| 16452 | 16451 | France | Perfumed wood dominates this wine, giving it structure and tannins. Juicy red fruits are still submerged beneath this welter of dryness. The wine needs time to integrate. Drink from 2019. | | 89 | 46 | Bordeaux | Margaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Mongravey 2013 Margaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Mongravey |
| 16453 | 16452 | Austria | A very seductive nose of baked apple and even apple juice is tempered by a peppery, greenish spiciness. The palate shows even more of that pepper but makes the full-fruited nature of this Austrian native (not related to Grüner) a very moreish, lightbodied but richly textured wine with ample freshness. A very friendly style. | Terrassen 1979 | 89 | 54 | Austria | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Arndorfer 2014 Terrassen 1979 Roter Veltliner (Austria) | Roter Veltliner | Arndorfer |
| 16454 | 16453 | France | Ripe and juicy, this wine is soft, generous and full of rich, while very fresh fruits. It has black-currant acidity, a touch of spice and a perfumed aftertaste. Drink from 2017. | | 89 | 33 | Bordeaux | Médoc | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Goulée 2013 Médoc | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Goulée |
| 16455 | 16454 | France | Ripe and rich without being overdone, this is a well-balanced Viognier with stone fruit and Anjou pear flavors lifted by accents of peony and orange rind. Vibrant acidity keeps things lively in the mouth, with a refreshingly crisp finish. | Réserve Spéciale | 86 | 15 | Languedoc-Roussillon | Vin de Pays d'Oc | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Gérard Bertrand 2009 Réserve Spéciale Viognier (Vin de Pays d'Oc) | Viognier | Gérard Bertrand |
| 16456 | 16455 | US | A négociant wine, sharp and spicy, with vivid acidity and some real punch in the midpalate. The flavors suggest thistle and fern – real Northwest fare – rather than riper fruit. It sets up well in the mouth and despite alcohol listed at just 12.5%, has good presence and power. | | 86 | 18 | Washington | Washington | Washington Other | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Hedgeline 2009 Chardonnay (Washington) | Chardonnay | Hedgeline |
| 16457 | 16456 | US | A good, somewhat rustic Merlot, with cherry liqueur, sweet tobacco and white pepper flavors. Drink this pleasant wine now with a nice roast chicken. | Estate | 85 | 20 | California | Alexander Valley | Sonoma | | | Alexander Valley Vineyards 2008 Estate Merlot (Alexander Valley) | Merlot | Alexander Valley Vineyards |
| 16458 | 16457 | US | Some pruny overripeness shows up in this Syrah, while masses of sweetly charred oak give a candied taste. Although the wine is technically dry, it's a bit clumsy. Give it a good decant and drink now. | | 85 | 50 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Arns 2006 Syrah (Napa Valley) | Syrah | Arns |
| 16459 | 16458 | US | At more than four years of age, this Cabernet is as good as it will ever be. It's soft and gentle in black raspberry and cherry jam flavors, with a sugary sweet finish. | | 85 | 26 | California | Dry Creek Valley | Sonoma | | | Wilson 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon (Dry Creek Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Wilson |
| 16460 | 16459 | US | There's an unripe streak that mars this otherwise fine Petite Sirah, with its blackberry fruit. It's not just the black pepper, it's a note of green tannins that's pretty subtle, but it's there, and lowers the score. Hard to see the wine developing. | Estate | 85 | 50 | California | Dry Creek Valley | Sonoma | | | Zichichi Family Vineyard 2007 Estate Petite Sirah (Dry Creek Valley) | Petite Sirah | Zichichi Family Vineyard |
| 16461 | 16460 | France | There is a depth of flavor and concentration from low-yield old vines. The style gives raspberry flavors and acidity, with a light tannic character. | Vieilles Vignes | 85 | 19 | Burgundy | Hautes Côtes de Nuits | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Manuel Olivier 2008 Vieilles Vignes (Hautes Côtes de Nuits) | Pinot Noir | Manuel Olivier |
| 16462 | 16461 | Croatia | Rich with butter, cream and caramel popcorn, this Croatian blend of Malvasia and Chardonnay with a hefty dose of new French oak is luscious both on the nose and palate. Savory in style with hints of salted butter, it's an interesting example of Croatian wine made in a decidedly international style. | Nevina | 85 | 35 | Istria | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Saints Hills 2009 Nevina White (Istria) | White Blend | Saints Hills |
| 16463 | 16462 | Spain | Stony apple aromas are mostly neutral and lead to a fleshy, semisoft palate with citrus, kiwi and notes of oxidation. Nice and easy but sort of plump and bland. The finish indicates that it's starting to bend and will break sooner rather than later. Drink now. | | 85 | 12 | Northern Spain | Valdeorras | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Verdes Castros 2009 Godello (Valdeorras) | Godello | Verdes Castros |
| 16464 | 16463 | US | Dark, with a complex nose mixing very ripe, raisiny fruit with smoke and a hint of spoilage. The wine seems pushed just over the edge, losing focus and definition. The fruit quickly gives way to leaf and forest floor flavors in an herbal, earthy finish. | Roza Hills Vineyard Reserve | 85 | 19 | Washington | Rattlesnake Hills | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Silver Lake 2007 Roza Hills Vineyard Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Rattlesnake Hills) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Silver Lake |
| 16465 | 16464 | Spain | Recommended with caution. The sample this note is based on was weighty and smooth, with apple and floral notes and then an almosty buttery palate with baked apple and citrus flavors. Oddly, it's a soft, ripe wine that's fading and not showing much Sauvignon Blanc typicity. | | 85 | 10 | Central Spain | La Mancha | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Spanish Vines 2009 Sauvignon Blanc (La Mancha) | Sauvignon Blanc | Spanish Vines |
| 16466 | 16465 | Italy | Moncalvina is a soapy, creamy expression of Moscato d'Asti that delivers sweet pulses of stone fruit, honey, acacia, melon and pressed flowers. Pair it with fruit-based desserts such as peach pudding, apple pie or custard. | Moncalvina | 85 | | Piedmont | Moscato d'Asti | | | | Coppo 2009 Moncalvina (Moscato d'Asti) | Moscato | Coppo |
| 16467 | 16466 | France | The bouquet is mildly intense, with soft pear and delicate apple skin as the only distinguishable elements. More apple and bitter citrus appear in the mouth, with almost a hoppy character developing on the finish. Drink now. | | 85 | 13 | Languedoc-Roussillon | Vin de Pays d'Oc | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Domaines Paul Mas 2009 Chardonnay (Vin de Pays d'Oc) | Chardonnay | Domaines Paul Mas |
| 16468 | 16467 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Toasted oak and cedar notes meld into lush, ripe black plums on the nose and palate of this fruit-forward, richly concentrated wine from Bosnia and Herzegovina. It's a straightforward, accessible wine, but well balanced with smooth tannins and a bright acidity | Vranac | 85 | 13 | Mostar | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Winery Čitluk 2007 Vranac Vranec (Mostar) | Vranec | Winery Čitluk |
| 16469 | 16468 | US | A good starter Pinot, if you're just learning about the variety. It's properly dry and silky, with red cherry, Dr. Pepper cola and spice flavors. | | 85 | 16 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | | | Courtney Benham 2009 Pinot Noir (Sonoma County) | Pinot Noir | Courtney Benham |
| 16470 | 16469 | US | Starts off a bit green and stemmy in aroma, and in the mouth, tannins overwhelm the cherry-berry fruit. Good and dry, but a bit underripe and simple. Drink now. | Vintner's Reserve | 85 | 18 | California | California | California Other | | | Kendall-Jackson 2009 Vintner's Reserve Pinot Noir (California) | Pinot Noir | Kendall-Jackson |