| 1741 | 1740 | Italy | This full-bodied red manages to be concentrated and weightless at the same time. It opens with aromas of blue flower, wild berry and a whiff of espresso. The smooth, almost creamy palate delivers a black cherry core while notes of graphite, clove, ground pepper and cake spice add depth. It's impeccably balanced, with velvety tannins and just the right amount of freshness. Drink through 2017. | Le Serre Nuove | 92 | 75 | Tuscany | Bolgheri | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Ornellaia 2012 Le Serre Nuove (Bolgheri) | Red Blend | Ornellaia |
| 1742 | 1741 | US | This is an extremely rare beast—a single-vineyard, single-varietal (Pinot Noir), single-vintage sparkling wine. Aged sur lie for 42 months, it draws you into the glass with notes of smoke, raspberry, mineral and nutty spices. The flavors are light and lively with tart, racy acidity and a long, lingering finish. | Atavus Vineyard Blanc de Noir | 92 | 56 | Washington | Columbia Gorge (WA) | Washington Other | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Analemma 2010 Atavus Vineyard Blanc de Noir Pinot Noir (Columbia Gorge (WA)) | Pinot Noir | Analemma |
| 1743 | 1742 | US | A deep, dark color, unusually ripe and exotic aromas, and intense flavors recalling boysenberry syrup make this a monster Zin. It's not very tannic or astringent, but the body is so rich and the alcohol relatively high that it oozes power and concentration. This will be great after a meal with cheese or chocolate. | Block 10 | 92 | 45 | California | Alexander Valley | Sonoma | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Bella 2012 Block 10 Zinfandel (Alexander Valley) | Zinfandel | Bella |
| 1744 | 1743 | Italy | Aromas of menthol, dried flower, ripe berry, leather and savory herb lead the nose. The rich palate delivers crushed wild cherry, stewed plum, cinnamon, anise and a hint of vanilla alongside round tannins. Despite its big, friendly structure, it also boasts finesse. Drink through 2022. | Poggiotondo | 92 | 45 | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Centolani 2010 Poggiotondo (Brunello di Montalcino) | Sangiovese | Centolani |
| 1745 | 1744 | France | Meaty and spicy, this wine is in an early stage of development. It has dark tannins that have an extracted, tough character. However, the weight of ripe fruit is all there, promising a rich and concentrated wine for the future. Drink from 2020. | | 92 | | Bordeaux | Pessac-Léognan | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Bouscaut 2012 Pessac-Léognan | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Bouscaut |
| 1746 | 1745 | France | New-wood spice dominates the aroma of this wine, given weight by the rich black plum fruits and concentrated acidity. With its big structure and equally big fruits, this is an impressive wine for long aging. Drink from 2022. | | 92 | | Bordeaux | Pessac-Léognan | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Couhins 2012 Pessac-Léognan | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Couhins |
| 1747 | 1746 | France | This wine has yeasty aromas and a light character that brings out springy acidity before the dry botrytis. It is still forming itself around the dry core, waiting to become generous and rich. Drink from 2019. | | 92 | | Bordeaux | Sauternes | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château d'Arche 2011 Sauternes | Bordeaux-style White Blend | Château d'Arche |
| 1748 | 1747 | France | One of the few great values from Pauillac, this 10-acre estate has produced an attractive perfumed wine that expresses both ripe black fruit and great structure. It's not a wine for long aging with its already-fragrant acidity. It has sweet tannins, delicious fruitiness and a lengthy aftertaste. Drink from 2019. | | 92 | 49 | Bordeaux | Pauillac | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Gaudin 2011 Pauillac | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Gaudin |
| 1749 | 1748 | France | As is often the case with Phélan Ségur, there is an excess of wood in this wine. Sometimes it works, as here, because the big, bold fruits are powerful enough to match the toastiness. That suggests a future as a ripe, black-fruited and structured wine with room for juicy acidity. Drink from 2019. | | 92 | | Bordeaux | Saint-Estèphe | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Phélan-Ségur 2012 Saint-Estèphe | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Phélan-Ségur |
| 1750 | 1749 | US | This barrel-fermented wine has opulent aromas of nougat, butterscotch and pear tart. Equally interesting flavors stress the spice and pastry notes rather than straightforward fruitiness. It is attractively rich in mouth feel, dry, full-bodied and grand in style. | De Mayo Block | 92 | 30 | California | Livermore Valley | Central Coast | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Darcie Kent Vineyards 2012 De Mayo Block Chardonnay (Livermore Valley) | Chardonnay | Darcie Kent Vineyards |
| 1751 | 1750 | France | Forward red fruits give a good beginning to this light and fruity blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. It is crisp with red currant flavors and layers of acidity. Drink now. | Château Les Vergnes | 84 | 13 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Univitis 2013 Château Les Vergnes (Bordeaux) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Univitis |
| 1752 | 1751 | Spain | Briny lemon-lime aromas are simplistic. This blend of Moscatel and Merseguera is foamy, while good acidity keeps it on a level plane. Ripe, sweet flavors of lychee, honeydew and mango are pure Moscato, while acidity from the Mersequera helps this along. | Tarima | 84 | 12 | Levante | Alicante | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Volver 2014 Tarima Sparkling (Alicante) | Sparkling Blend | Volver |
| 1753 | 1752 | US | This is a straightforward quaffer. Aromas of herbs, jasmine and stone fruit lead to sugary-sweet fruit flavors. | Late Harvest | 84 | 10 | Washington | Washington | Washington Other | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Washington Hills 2014 Late Harvest Riesling (Washington) | Riesling | Washington Hills |
| 1754 | 1753 | Spain | From the beginning, this crianza from a very good vintage is lacking. The nose is mulchy and cheesy, with almost no fruit character. The palate is edgy in feel, while leafy, stalky red-fruit flavors are salty and taste of vanilla and caramel. | Crianza | 84 | 25 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Finca La Pica 2011 Crianza (Rioja) | Tempranillo Blend | Finca La Pica |
| 1755 | 1754 | France | Jammy fruits conflict with a firm tannic structure. This wine is not yet balanced and needs a lighter touch. Producer is Jean Paul Barre. | | 84 | 20 | Bordeaux | Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Saint-Urban 2013 Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Saint-Urban |
| 1756 | 1755 | Spain | Aromas of rhubarb, herbs and strawberry mark the nose. This feels solid and mostly fresh, while flavors of pickled rhubarb and briny plum come with sugary sweetness in front of a salty finish. | Brut Rose | 84 | 13 | Catalonia | Cava | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Conde de Subirats NV Brut Rose Sparkling (Cava) | Sparkling Blend | Conde de Subirats |
| 1757 | 1756 | US | This wine is a field blend of Syrah, Mourvèdre and Grenache from Bishop's vineyard. Aromas of herbs, berry, cumin and wet copper penny are followed by smooth-feeling dark berry flavors with a tart, mesquite-filled finish. | Bishop's Block | 84 | 29 | Washington | Ancient Lakes | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Crayelle Cellars 2013 Bishop's Block Red (Ancient Lakes) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Crayelle Cellars |
| 1758 | 1757 | France | Lemon and spice make this a fruity while textured wine. It tastes like the chalk soil from which it comes, very mineral and flinty. This wine is all fruit now and will broaden out from 2016. | Les Grenettes | 84 | 15 | Loire Valley | Touraine | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Beausejour 2014 Les Grenettes Sauvignon Blanc (Touraine) | Sauvignon Blanc | Domaine Beausejour |
| 1759 | 1758 | France | This is just recognizably Pinot Noir, full of tannins with a tight edge. Bitter cherry flavors and very fresh acidity give a mineral flavor that is only just showing juiciness. Drink from 2016. | | 84 | 19 | France Other | Vin de Savoie | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Les Rocailles 2014 Pinot Noir (Vin de Savoie) | Pinot Noir | Les Rocailles |
| 1760 | 1759 | Spain | Charred, blackened aromas of mint, licorice and burnt tire overshadow the wine's black-fruit components. This feels thick and dense, with chewy weight. Medicinal, herbal flavors of black fruits are peppery and a bit green, while mint and cough drop notes control the finish of this 85% Garnacha Tintorera and 15% Monastrell blend. | | 84 | 10 | Central Spain | Almansa | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Niel Santofimia 2013 Red (Almansa) | Red Blend | Niel Santofimia |
| 1761 | 1760 | France | While this wine has a strong tannic structure, it also offers plenty of ripe fruit. Acidity is kept in its place, giving freshness allied to warm berries. Drink this attractive wine from 2016. | Mission St. Vincent | 84 | 12 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Producta Vignobles 2013 Mission St. Vincent (Bordeaux) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Producta Vignobles |
| 1762 | 1761 | US | Apple and pear notes have a slightly savory tone in this brisk, lemony dry Riesling. Throughout a tasting of two samples, there are lingering tones of rubber and struck matches that blow off gradually with aeration. | Randolph O'Neill Vineyard | 84 | 25 | New York | Cayuga Lake | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Silver Thread 2014 Randolph O'Neill Vineyard Riesling (Cayuga Lake) | Riesling | Silver Thread |
| 1763 | 1762 | US | This juicy red wine offers thick layers of black pepper and blueberry around sturdy oak. However, its opulent beginnings start to thin on the midpalate, veering into sour flavors and a touch of heat. | | 84 | 37 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | V. Sattui 2012 Malbec (Napa Valley) | Malbec | V. Sattui |
| 1764 | 1763 | US | Sweet green apple, lemon and lime notes meld in this off-dry Riesling, somewhat evocative of green Jolly Rancher's candy. Whiffs of smoke and nuts add a savory dimension to this brisk, easy drinking wine. Drink now. | | 84 | 20 | New York | Seneca Lake | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Ventosa 2013 Riesling (Seneca Lake) | Riesling | Ventosa |
| 1765 | 1764 | Spain | Pickled, briny aromas of citrus and berry fruits are modest. On the palate, this is soft and low on acidity. Flavors of raspberry, cherry and red currant are mild, with a touch of bitterness. | Brut Rose | 84 | 14 | Catalonia | Cava | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Biutiful NV Brut Rose Garnacha (Cava) | Garnacha | Biutiful |
| 1766 | 1765 | France | This crisp, fruity wine is fresh with citrus, grapefruit and an attractive zesty texture. Aromatic and bright, it is ready to drink now, clean and fragrant. | | 84 | 12 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux Blanc | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Cap Royal 2014 Bordeaux Blanc | Sauvignon Blanc | Cap Royal |
| 1767 | 1766 | US | All Merlot, this pale-pink wine offers aromas of herbs, grass and cherry. Though the label suggests otherwise, it drinks off dry, with pit-fruit flavors. | Dry | 84 | 18 | Washington | Ancient Lakes | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Cave B 2014 Dry Rosé (Ancient Lakes) | Rosé | Cave B |
| 1768 | 1767 | France | Too much extraction has given this wine a dry character. It does have juicy red fruits underneath and these should come out as the wine ages. It is likely, though, always to be a dry wine. | | 84 | 25 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux Supérieur | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Barreyre 2013 Bordeaux Supérieur | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Barreyre |
| 1769 | 1768 | France | This firm, smoky wine with fine tannins and ripe fruit is developing well, allowing the berry fruits to come through the structure. Give this wine until late 2016. | | 84 | 25 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux Supérieur | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Laronde Désormes 2013 Bordeaux Supérieur | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Laronde Désormes |
| 1770 | 1769 | Chile | Flat boysenberry and plum aromas are jammy and a bit floral. This feels clipped and rugged, with reedy plum and raspberry flavors that finish short. | Grand Reserve | 84 | 15 | Cachapoal Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Château Los Boldos 2013 Grand Reserve Syrah (Cachapoal Valley) | Syrah | Château Los Boldos |