| 17581 | 17580 | Greece | Allspice and plum aromas are followed by flavors of vanilla, dark cherry, smoke and cocoa in this young but friendly red from the north. Fine tannins and an elegant herbal finish give the wine finesse. A good entree into Greek reds for myriad palates. | Oenodea Cabernet Sauvignon-Agiorgitiko-Syrah | 87 | 14 | Drama | | | Susan Kostrzewa | @suskostrzewa | Domaine Costa Lazaridi 2012 Oenodea Cabernet Sauvignon-Agiorgitiko-Syrah Red (Drama) | Red Blend | Domaine Costa Lazaridi |
| 17582 | 17581 | France | The wine is structured and with a tannic edge to shape up the red fruits. It has the concentration of old vines that is good. Rich and full in the mouth, this is ready to drink. | Vieilles Vignes | 87 | 15 | Beaujolais | Beaujolais | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine des Marrans 2015 Vieilles Vignes (Beaujolais) | Gamay | Domaine des Marrans |
| 17583 | 17582 | France | Densely planted 20-year-old vines provide the fruit for this wine. With its layer of tannins over the red fruits and acidity, it is fruity while having structure. Drink now. | Le Ronsay | 87 | 15 | Beaujolais | Beaujolais | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine des Terres Dorées 2015 Le Ronsay (Beaujolais) | Gamay | Domaine des Terres Dorées |
| 17584 | 17583 | France | Earthy notes meet with full-blown honeysuckle on the nose. The palate has an earthy tinge on the peach and plum fruit, with a broad, rounded aspect and a little residual sweetness. | Tradition | 87 | 15 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Domaine Michel Fonne 2014 Tradition Gewurztraminer (Alsace) | Gewürztraminer | Domaine Michel Fonne |
| 17585 | 17584 | France | Soft notes of apricot on the nose become far more zippy on the taut, fresh but very fruity palate, growing flatter with the dry finish. | | 87 | 16 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Dopff Au Moulin 2015 Riesling (Alsace) | Riesling | Dopff Au Moulin |
| 17586 | 17585 | France | Ripe, soft and fruity, this is a black-cherry-flavored wine. It has a good balance between the fruit and the crisp acidity, giving a wine that is both rich and bursting with fruitiness. Drink now. | | 87 | 15 | Beaujolais | Beaujolais-Villages | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Florent Descombe 2015 Beaujolais-Villages | Gamay | Florent Descombe |
| 17587 | 17586 | France | From vines around the medieval castle, this wine has brilliant cherry flavors that give fruitiness and balancing acidity. There is a refreshing juicy character that is sustained by the subtle touch of tannin. Drink the wine now. | Château de Chanzé | 87 | 18 | Beaujolais | Beaujolais | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Vignerons des Pierres Dorées 2015 Château de Chanzé (Beaujolais) | Gamay | Vignerons des Pierres Dorées |
| 17588 | 17587 | Spain | Apple, vanilla and a hint of sulfur is what you'll find on the nose of this consistently solid value-priced Cava. A slightly soft body and flavors of green herbs, melon and white pepper finish well. | Kila | 87 | 10 | Catalonia | Cava | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Vins El Cep 2014 Kila Sparkling (Cava) | Sparkling Blend | Vins El Cep |
| 17589 | 17588 | US | While initially quite closed, time and aeration seem to replace dusty mineral and smoke tones on the nose of this dry rosé with prettier notes of blossom and cherry. It's delicately concentrated but revitalizing and refreshing. | Rosé of | 87 | 15 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Wagner 2015 Rosé of Cabernet Franc (Finger Lakes) | Cabernet Franc | Wagner |
| 17590 | 17589 | US | Bracing aromas of lemon and grapefruit meld into spice, caramel and red apple on the palate of this zesty off-dry Riesling. It's spry and lean yet juicy and gulpable. Drink now through 2019. | Semi Dry | 87 | 18 | New York | New York | New York Other | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Woodbury 2013 Semi Dry Riesling (New York) | Riesling | Woodbury |
| 17591 | 17590 | Italy | Aromas of mature dark-skinned berry and baking spice lead the nose. The palate is rather evolved, showing dried black cherry, prune and white pepper alongside firm tannins. Enjoy soon to capture the remaining fruit flavors. | Petaso | 87 | 26 | Tuscany | Rosso di Montepulciano | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Montemercurio 2012 Petaso (Rosso di Montepulciano) | Red Blend | Montemercurio |
| 17592 | 17591 | US | This Long Island Petit Verdot is lighter on its feet and a shade brighter in style than most of its peers. Ripe but restrained black-cherry and plum flavors are accented by hints of cedar and bramble. The finish is marked by fine but slightly bitter tannins that should meld nicely by 2020. | Reserve | 87 | 35 | New York | North Fork of Long Island | Long Island | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Osprey's Dominion 2013 Reserve Petit Verdot (North Fork of Long Island) | Petit Verdot | Osprey's Dominion |
| 17593 | 17592 | Italy | This chewy wine has vanilla, mature black-skinned berry and clove scents. The palate doles out black cherry jam, marinated prune and licorice flavors, with a warm finish that suggests elevated alcohol. Drink through 2019. | Bricco Paradiso | 87 | 30 | Piedmont | Barbera d'Asti | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Il Falchetto 2015 Bricco Paradiso (Barbera d'Asti) | Barbera | Il Falchetto |
| 17594 | 17593 | Spain | Clean, fresh, basic white-fruit aromas are stony. This is lemony, lean and crisp in feel. Flavors of briny citrus turn salty on a finish that tastes of fresh green herbs and scallion. | | 87 | 13 | Northern Spain | Rueda | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | 12 Linajes 2016 Verdejo (Rueda) | Verdejo | 12 Linajes |
| 17595 | 17594 | US | Barrel aromas and malolactic notes are prominent in this wine, suggesting baking spice and vanilla. The palate is full and creamy, needing a bit more acidity to hold it together but still providing enjoyment. | | 87 | 25 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | 4 Cellars 2015 Chardonnay (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Chardonnay | 4 Cellars |
| 17596 | 17595 | Italy | This offers subtle black-skinned berry and cooking spice aromas. The straightforward palate evokes ripe blackberry, tobacco and licorice and is blanketed with velvety tannins. Drink through 2019. | Costalunga | 87 | 18 | Piedmont | Barbera d'Asti Superiore | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Bersano 2015 Costalunga (Barbera d'Asti Superiore) | Barbera | Bersano |
| 17597 | 17596 | France | This soft wine is ripe and creamy. With fruit mainly from the southern Burgundy, it offers warm apricot and spice flavors. As a contrast, the zesty texture adds a crisp aftertaste. Drink now. | Domaine des Terreaux | 87 | 15 | Burgundy | Bourgogne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Boutinot 2015 Domaine des Terreaux (Bourgogne) | Chardonnay | Boutinot |
| 17598 | 17597 | US | This Cabernet Sauvignon's vanilla, baking spice, dill, herb and cherry aromas are locked up. The palate brings plenty of vanilla flavors backed by gritty tannins, but the oak is too prominent and distracting. | | 87 | 36 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Browne Family Vineyards 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Browne Family Vineyards |
| 17599 | 17598 | US | This wine's aromas suggest asphalt, herb and dark fruit, showing whiffs of volatility. The palate delivers bountiful black fruit flavors supported by smooth tannins, providing appeal. | | 87 | 30 | Washington | Walla Walla Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Cerebella 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon (Walla Walla Valley (WA)) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Cerebella |
| 17600 | 17599 | France | Ripe tropical fruits permeate this ready-to-drink wine. Pineapple and mango flavors have just enough acidity to keep this generous wine crisp. Drink now. | Cuvée Jean-Jacques de Boissieu | 87 | 45 | Burgundy | Pouilly-Fuissé | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château de Lavernette 2015 Cuvée Jean-Jacques de Boissieu (Pouilly-Fuissé) | Chardonnay | Château de Lavernette |
| 17601 | 17600 | US | This good varietal rosé has a little more body and a little more breadth in the mouthfeel than many others, along with mild strawberry and cherry flavors that give it substance. | Ancient Vines Mourvèdre | 87 | 13 | California | Contra Costa County | Central Coast | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Cline 2016 Ancient Vines Mourvèdre Rosé (Contra Costa County) | Rosé | Cline |
| 17602 | 17601 | US | This wine's light aromas include herb, black pepper, licorice and cherry notes, showing volatility. It's full bodied on the palate, with black cherry flavors that run a bit sweet. | | 87 | 40 | Washington | Red Mountain | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Corvus 2014 Mourvèdre (Red Mountain) | Mourvèdre | Corvus |
| 17603 | 17602 | US | From several of the producer's estate vineyards, this wine traffics in spicy, leathery texture and robust full-bodied power, layering in more tart savory characteristics of rhubarb, dark cherry and orange. The tannins are firm and supportive, taking on a velvety sheen. | Estate | 87 | 39 | California | Carneros | Napa-Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Domaine Carneros 2014 Estate Pinot Noir (Carneros) | Pinot Noir | Domaine Carneros |
| 17604 | 17603 | France | This is a lively, ripe wine. Peach and apricot fruits are laced with spice and acidity. Rich and fruity, it has a tropical, warm feel, a product of the ripe vintage. Drink now. | Creches | 87 | | Burgundy | Saint-Véran | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Saumaize-Michelin 2015 Creches (Saint-Véran) | Chardonnay | Domaine Saumaize-Michelin |
| 17605 | 17604 | US | Dark, fresh and somewhat sour red-fruit aromas meet with cedar on the nose of this bottling. The palate is juicy with red plums and strawberries at first, then shows more of a pine-needle edge. The tannins are a bit chunky and chewy, though, but may smooth out with time. | Mossfire Ranch | 87 | 25 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Rabble 2015 Mossfire Ranch Merlot (Paso Robles) | Merlot | Rabble |
| 17606 | 17605 | France | Tight and nervy, this wine is still finding its future. White fruits under the mineral texture promise an attractive wine with a rich backdrop of citrus in the next months. Drink from 2018. | | 87 | 15 | Burgundy | Mâcon-Uchizy | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Raphael Sallet 2016 Mâcon-Uchizy | Chardonnay | Raphael Sallet |
| 17607 | 17606 | Italy | This wine's menthol, new leather, toast, eucalyptus and exotic spice aromas lift from the glass. The firm palate shows dried cherry, pomegranate, chopped sage and roasted coffee bean flavors while grainy tannins lend a raspy finish. | Serraboella | 87 | 50 | Piedmont | Barbaresco | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Rivetti Massimo 2013 Serraboella (Barbaresco) | Nebbiolo | Rivetti Massimo |
| 17608 | 17607 | Italy | This opens with tobacco, black-skinned fruit and underbrush aromas. The straightforward palate offers black cherry fruit with hints of white pepper and nutmeg structured with rounded tannins. Enjoy through 2019. | | 87 | 15 | Piedmont | Barbera d'Asti Superiore | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | San Silvestro 2014 Barbera d'Asti Superiore | Barbera | San Silvestro |
| 17609 | 17608 | US | One of the more reliable grocery store brands on the market right now, this bottling shows aromas of hot cherry pie with a vanilla and nutmeg crust. The palate moves more toward darker boysenberry flavors, with cola, mace and dried wild herbs. | | 87 | 13 | California | Santa Barbara County | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | SeaGlass 2015 Pinot Noir (Santa Barbara County) | Pinot Noir | SeaGlass |
| 17610 | 17609 | US | This lighter-style wine smells like baked apples and has a straightforward fruity flavor backed by crisp acidity. It's not oaky and has plenty of refreshing qualities without a big personality. | | 87 | 14 | California | Mendocino County | | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Shooting Star 2015 Chardonnay (Mendocino County) | Chardonnay | Shooting Star |