| 16582 | 16581 | US | Thoroughly delicious, this clever blend of Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Viognier and Marsanne is a joyride of green and yellow fruit, citrus and pear, honeydew melon and sweet orange peel. It's complex and distinctive. | Ambiance Roussanne-Grenache Blanc-Marsanne-Viognier | 92 | 25 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Forgeron 2011 Ambiance Roussanne-Grenache Blanc-Marsanne-Viognier White (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Rhône-style White Blend | Forgeron |
| 16583 | 16582 | US | This is a serious and substantial Cabernet, using grapes sourced primarily from the Phinney Hill Vineyard in the Horse Heaven Hills. Muscular and loaded with purple fruits and cassis, it is thickly woven into a bed of earth and herb. The wine is graceful and balanced, with exceptional depth and detail; however, it leans heavily on the herbal side of the grape. | | 92 | 50 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Gramercy 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Gramercy |
| 16584 | 16583 | US | This is a three-grape Bordeaux-style blend that is three-fifths Cabernet Sauvignon and one-fifth each Merlot and Petit Verdot. It has tremendous flavor appeal, featuring a lush mix of red and black fruit—both berry and plum—with generous barrel flavors of mocha and espresso. It gains mass and breadth as it breathes. | Red | 92 | 50 | Washington | Red Mountain | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Hightower 2008 Red Red (Red Mountain) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Hightower |
| 16585 | 16584 | Spain | Always one of Spain's best bubblies, this is precise and dry, with a dusty apple aroma and only a bit of yeast on the bouquet. It feels expansive and rich, with cutting acidity that's offset by yeasty cream, toast and butterscotch flavors. Juicy and generous at the same time. | Kripta Gran Reserva Brut Nature | 92 | 116 | Catalonia | Cava | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Agustí Torelló 2006 Kripta Gran Reserva Brut Nature Sparkling (Cava) | Sparkling Blend | Agustí Torelló |
| 16586 | 16585 | US | This pretty wine is rich, dry and softly tannic. Although it's a little high in alcohol, it feels smooth and round, showing Cab's riper side of blackberry jam, cassis liqueur and chocolate, generously oaked. Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, it's great to drink now and over the next four years. | Maestro Collection Ranch No. 2 | 92 | 65 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Beaulieu Vineyard 2009 Maestro Collection Ranch No. 2 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Beaulieu Vineyard |
| 16587 | 16586 | US | Bésoleil gains complexity with each new vintage. Grenache makes up the bulk of the blend, plus 18% Mourvèdre, 11% Cinsault and 6% Syrah. Deliciously spicy with cranberry, raspberry and other red fruit flavors, this tightly wound wine will reward decanting. The minerality and supple tannins suggest that it may be cellared as well. | Bésoleil | 92 | 45 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Betz Family 2010 Bésoleil Red (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Betz Family |
| 16588 | 16587 | Italy | This is opulent and rich, with a thick, velvety texture and pretty aromas of blackberry, chocolate, leather and freshly milled white pepper. Cortona is the wine area of Italy that's most closely associated with this grape. | Bramasole | 92 | 39 | Tuscany | Cortona | | | | La Braccesca 2008 Bramasole Syrah (Cortona) | Syrah | La Braccesca |
| 16589 | 16588 | US | This is wonderfully aromatic and forward, with lush fruit-pie flavors of blackberry and black cherry. There are graceful notes sprinkled generously throughout, hinting at peppery herb and anise. At once smooth and supple, long and generous, this is drinking exceptionally well. | Milbrandt | 92 | 30 | Washington | Wahluke Slope | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | K Vintners 2009 Milbrandt Syrah (Wahluke Slope) | Syrah | K Vintners |
| 16561 | 16560 | Spain | Light in every way, from color to bouquet to weight to flavors. Smells like nettles and grapefruit. Feels wet and dilute, with spritz and flavors of grapefruit and melon. Drink chilled or in a spritzer or white Sangria. | | 83 | 10 | Central Spain | Vino de la Tierra de Castilla | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Tapeña 2010 Verdejo (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla) | Verdejo | Tapeña |
| 16590 | 16589 | US | This shows lively acidity, with ripe but tart fruit and an alcohol level just slightly above 12%. The grapes used were sourced from the Benches (German clones) and old vine plantings at Dionysus. It's a lush Poet's Leap, lightly tasting of honey, and loaded with pretty flavors of Meyer lemon, ripe orange, and candied pineapple. | | 92 | 20 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Poet's Leap 2011 Riesling (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Riesling | Poet's Leap |
| 16562 | 16561 | Chile | Briary plum, cherry and lemony oak aromas ride high on this dark, aggressive PN. Feels full and bullish, with dark, lemony flavors that suggest black fruit but never really get there. Finishes fiery, with size and heat. | Reserva Especial | 83 | 19 | Limarí Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Viña Tabalí 2010 Reserva Especial Pinot Noir (Limarí Valley) | Pinot Noir | Viña Tabalí |
| 16563 | 16562 | France | Taut, stalky wine, very structured. There is fruit but it is herbal, green, missing ripeness. The tannins have the same character. | | 83 | 14 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Grand Jean 2010 Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Grand Jean |
| 16564 | 16563 | Chile | Light and leafy smelling, with red fruit aromas as well as mint and green notes. Feels exceedingly angular and acidic, leaving quick, tart flavors of raspberry and red plum to match wits with buttery oak. Sharp on the finish, and ultimately a bit sour. | Reserva | 83 | 12 | Casablanca Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Chono 2010 Reserva Pinot Noir (Casablanca Valley) | Pinot Noir | Chono |
| 16565 | 16564 | US | A simple little Cabernet, soft and silky, with sweet, candied flavors of raspberries, cherries and vanilla. Pretty good for the price. | Wildcreek Canyon | 83 | 7 | California | California | California Other | | | CK Mondavi 2009 Wildcreek Canyon Cabernet Sauvignon (California) | Cabernet Sauvignon | CK Mondavi |
| 16566 | 16565 | US | While it shows modest cherry pie filling flavors, it's simple and sweet, with a harshness from acidity and tannins. | Les Enfants Terribles | 83 | 24 | California | Dry Creek Valley | Sonoma | | | Dashe Cellars 2010 Les Enfants Terribles Grenache (Dry Creek Valley) | Grenache | Dashe Cellars |
| 16567 | 16566 | Spain | Sweet apple aromas are highly regular, leading to a round palate without a whole lot of sparkle. Tastes tropical and candied, and there's not much to the mild finish. | Reserva Brut | 83 | 15 | Catalonia | Cava | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Painous NV Reserva Brut Sparkling (Cava) | Sparkling Blend | Painous |
| 16568 | 16567 | US | Scents of black coffee and ripe black fruit meld with notes of damp, forest soil on this earthy Hudson River Baco Noir. Pleasant, but a whiff of rubber that trails from start to finish detracts. | | 83 | 28 | New York | Hudson River Region | New York Other | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Benmarl 2009 Baco Noir (Hudson River Region) | Baco Noir | Benmarl |
| 16569 | 16568 | US | Sheer on the nose and palate with flavors of lemon and lime juice accented by hints of salted nuts and brine. These flavors are savory and clean, but could use a boost of concentration and depth. | | 83 | 13 | New York | New York | New York Other | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Brotherhood 2010 Chardonnay (New York) | Chardonnay | Brotherhood |
| 16570 | 16569 | France | Darker in color than a rosé, this Clairet is fruity with ripe strawberry fruit. But it does seem heavily laced with caramel as well as some tannins and spice. | | 83 | 12 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux Clairet | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château de Fontenille 2010 Rosé (Bordeaux Clairet) | Rosé | Château de Fontenille |
| 16571 | 16570 | US | Give this dramatic young wine a little time in the decanter or the glass to gain its stride. Right out of the bottle, it's tough as nails, but a bit of breathing softens it, bringing out a vast core of sweet black currant. Lots of new oak adds to the sweetness in the form of buttered toast. Should age well, if you're in the mood to cellar it, through 2017 or so. | | 92 | 80 | California | Diamond Mountain District | Napa | | | J. Davies 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Diamond Mountain District) | Cabernet Sauvignon | J. Davies |
| 16572 | 16571 | France | Ripe yet crisp, this is a fine reflection of the excellent 2004 vintage in Champagne. It has a rich texture with concentrated apple, pineapple and toast notes, along with a tangy orange-zest character. Ready to drink now, but it will certainly age. | Vintage Premier Cru Brut | 92 | 79 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | J. Dumangin Fils 2004 Vintage Premier Cru Brut (Champagne) | Champagne Blend | J. Dumangin Fils |
| 16573 | 16572 | Austria | This has a fine, dense texture, with wood influence that's carefully balanced by the solid tannins. It offers big, bold fruit flavors, with the structure for long-term aging. The finish is smooth and rich. | Terra O. | 92 | | Burgenland | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Johann Heinrich 2009 Terra O. Red (Burgenland) | Austrian Red Blend | Johann Heinrich |
| 16574 | 16573 | US | This is a juicy, perfect melding of citrus and light tropical fruit flavors. With impeccable balance and poise, this thrilling, entirely stainless-steel-fermented Viognier persists well onto the graceful finish. | Defiance Vineyard | 92 | 19 | Washington | Lake Chelan | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Nefarious 2011 Defiance Vineyard Viognier (Lake Chelan) | Viognier | Nefarious |
| 16575 | 16574 | France | This certainly has maturity, giving it toasty flavors and a touch of oxidation. But it balances that with ripe yellow fruit, ripe acidity and a firm texture. It's rich and complex, balancing ripe fruit and more a rounded finish. Don't age it, though—enjoy it with food now. | Egérie Extra Brut | 92 | | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Pannier 2002 Egérie Extra Brut (Champagne) | Champagne Blend | Pannier |
| 16576 | 16575 | Spain | The Gil family understands how to make fully loaded reds that are balanced and highly enjoyable. Look for a saturated, rich nose with brandied plum, blackberry pastry and toasty oak notes. The palate is both lush and racy, with dark berry and chocolate flavors. It finishes huge and masculine, almost like fudge. Drink now–2015. | Atteca Armas Old Vines | 92 | 45 | Northern Spain | Calatayud | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bodegas Ateca 2009 Atteca Armas Old Vines Garnacha (Calatayud) | Garnacha | Bodegas Ateca |
| 16577 | 16576 | Italy | This expression of Cabernet Sauvignon shows Tuscan characteristics of maraschino and dried Mediterranean herb. This is enhanced by tones of chocolate, espresso bean and cinnamon. The tannins are silky and long. | Il Sole di Alessandro | 92 | 70 | Tuscany | Colli della Toscana Centrale | | | | Castello di Querceto 2008 Il Sole di Alessandro Cabernet Sauvignon (Colli della Toscana Centrale) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Castello di Querceto |
| 16578 | 16577 | US | Smooth and textured, this is a supple, lightly earthy and aromatic Bordeaux-style blend. The principal components are Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot, with smaller amounts of Malbec and Petit Verdot. One gets the feeling that the winery was still finding its way during production; this was made by a winemaker no longer at Corliss. Berry, plum, fig, dried herb and cedar are all in the mix—it's more genteel than generous. | Red Blend | 92 | 65 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Corliss Estates 2007 Red Blend Red (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Corliss Estates |
| 16579 | 16578 | US | This tastes far more expensive than the price would suggest. Sourced from both Red Mountain and Royal Slope vineyards, it's a smoke-, coffee- and licorice-laden wine, with expressive cassis and black cherry flavors at its core. It finishes with lovely, fine-grained tannins. | | 92 | 25 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Elevation Cellars 2009 Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Merlot | Elevation Cellars |
| 16580 | 16579 | US | Young, vibrant and fresh, this wine's crisp acidity frames pineapple and tropical fruit flavors, with a slight hint of botrytis in the form of golden apricot and honey. There's lots of evident oak, creating a buttered toast note, while its minerality makes it complex. Vastly rich, if a little lacking in subtlety. Drink now. | Keefer Ranch | 92 | 42 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | | | Failla 2010 Keefer Ranch Chardonnay (Russian River Valley) | Chardonnay | Failla |
| 16581 | 16580 | US | This is firm in acidity, bracing in minerals and bone dry. That makes it sound austere, but you'll find delicious apricot, lime and citron flavors, enhanced by sweet oak. Drink now. | | 92 | 34 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | | | Failla 2011 Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast) | Chardonnay | Failla |