| 22081 | 22080 | US | Soft with cranberry and red currant accents, this fairly priced wine is subtle in tannin and oak, with a core of succulent black cherry and clove flavor. Approachable and round on the palate, it's a good choice for big gatherings. | | 88 | 20 | California | Alexander Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Kicker Cane 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Kicker Cane |
| 22082 | 22081 | US | This rich cream-textured blend of Chardonnay and Viognier evokes warming pastry notes of vanilla, caramel and crème brûlée. It's a dry full-bodied wine with soft acidity and accents of toast, smoke and orange peel. | Anemometer | 88 | 35 | New York | North Fork of Long Island | Long Island | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Kontokosta 2013 Anemometer White (North Fork of Long Island) | White Blend | Kontokosta |
| 22083 | 22082 | US | This medium-bodied red includes 8% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot and 3% Malbec. Toasted oak scents lead the nose, followed by generous cherry, cranberry and cassis notes on the palate, supported by soft acidity. | | 88 | 42 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Whitehall Lane 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Whitehall Lane |
| 22084 | 22083 | Argentina | Like most Colomé Malbecs, this is purple in color, with concentrated aromas of rubber, herbs and jammy blackberry. A thick, almost soupy palate is chewy and cushioned, while saturated black-fruit flavors finish heavy, jammy and on the cusp of overdone. | Auténtico | 88 | 25 | Other | Salta | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Colomé 2014 Auténtico Malbec (Salta) | Malbec | Colomé |
| 22085 | 22084 | Germany | Despite it's cheeky, critter-wine packaging, there's a fair amount of elegance to be found in this sparkling blend of Trebbiano, Airen and Müller-Thurgau. A tad sweet, it's fresh with apple, lemon and grapefruit flavors, nuanced with a hint of toast and nut. Brisk acidity drives a pristine finish. Drink now through 2020. | Bubbles | 88 | 17 | Germany | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Dachshund NV Bubbles Sparkling (Germany) | Sparkling Blend | Dachshund |
| 22086 | 22085 | US | This Syrah-based blend of five different red grapes may be “big” in blending components, but it's quite sleek and elegant on the palate. It's not a deeply concentrated brooding wine, but brisk and spry, offering fresh black-cherry and berry flavors. Soft feathery tannins and notes of cedar and forest floor linger on the finish. | Big Blend | 88 | 25 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Atwater 2013 Big Blend Red (Finger Lakes) | Red Blend | Atwater |
| 22087 | 22086 | Spain | Unusual exotic-leaning aromas of lavender, violet, cardamom and anise are intriguing. In the mouth, this has textural issues, namely it's abrupt and tannic. Flavors of mild chocolate, carob and blueberry are uncommon for Ribera del Duero. | Sierra de Miros Reserva | 88 | 35 | Northern Spain | Ribera del Duero | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bodegas Peñafiel 2011 Sierra de Miros Reserva (Ribera del Duero) | Tempranillo | Bodegas Peñafiel |
| 22088 | 22087 | France | Despite being less expensive, this is more expressive and fruitier than the Crozes-Hermitage. Pineapple, melon and hints of stone fruit and mango are reasonably full and rich for a wine that's labeled at a moderate alcohol level. Drink now. | | 88 | 15 | Rhône Valley | Collines Rhôdaniennes | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Cave de Tain 2015 Marsanne (Collines Rhôdaniennes) | Marsanne | Cave de Tain |
| 22089 | 22088 | US | Crisp golden apple and pear meet toasted oak in both aroma and flavor in this simply structured, light-bodied white. While it remains crisp and mineral-driven on the midpalate, it lacks complexity on the finish, getting to its point succinctly. | Winery Lake Vineyard Estate Grown | 88 | 36 | California | Carneros | Napa-Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Acacia 2014 Winery Lake Vineyard Estate Grown Chardonnay (Carneros) | Chardonnay | Acacia |
| 22090 | 22089 | US | Initial whiffs of spring ramps and dried herbs turn brighter and fresher with aeration on this light-bodied dry Riesling. Tasted quite young, it's a bit wild still with sharp, slightly jagged acidity juxtaposing bursts of pristine lemon and lime. Its tautness and savory complexities are attractive though, and likely to meld with maturity. | S Dry | 88 | 19 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Bellwether 2015 S Dry Riesling (Finger Lakes) | Riesling | Bellwether |
| 22091 | 22090 | Italy | Aromas of red-skinned berry, underbrush and leather lead into a medium-bodied palate that offers cherry, tobacco and a hint of white pepper. It's rather straightforward and already approachable so drink over the next few years. | Molino della Suga | 88 | 45 | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Bonacchi 2012 Molino della Suga (Brunello di Montalcino) | Sangiovese | Bonacchi |
| 22092 | 22091 | US | Structured with firm, sticky tannin, this wine is built to age and impress over time, dusted with mocha and spicy black cherry flavor. Moderate in oak, it strikes a balance between its fruit and savory elements, softening in the glass. | Estate | 88 | 40 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Buehler 2014 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Buehler |
| 22093 | 22092 | Portugal | Named after an ancestor of the present owners who became a Catholic saint, this wine comes from a vast aristocratic estate northeast of Lisbon. It's dense and fruity, full of tannins and dark plum flavor. Spicy and perfumed, it's drinkable now but will be better from 2018. | Padre Pedro Reserva | 88 | 17 | Tejo | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Casa Cadaval 2013 Padre Pedro Reserva Red (Tejo) | Portuguese Red | Casa Cadaval |
| 22094 | 22093 | France | This medium-bodied wine has soft tannins and attractive acidity. It is still young with good potential to age for a short time more. From vines planted on one of the high terraces above the Lot river, it has a cool fragrant aftertaste. Drink from 2018. | | 88 | 15 | Southwest France | Cahors | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Bovila 2014 Malbec (Cahors) | Malbec | Château Bovila |
| 22095 | 22094 | US | Appealing aromas of cocoa, vanilla, spice and red fruit are followed by plump ripe fruit and barrel flavors. Chocolate flavors linger on the finish. The oak plays prominently. | | 88 | 15 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Chateau Ste. Michelle 2014 Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Merlot | Chateau Ste. Michelle |
| 22096 | 22095 | US | The warmth of the vintage shows through on the fruit of this wine, which is chock-full of pineapple and other tropical aromas and flavors, sweetened by light barrel accents. It's a guaranteed crowd pleaser and a spot-on example of the variety. | | 88 | 11 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Chateau Ste. Michelle 2015 Chardonnay (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Chardonnay | Chateau Ste. Michelle |
| 22097 | 22096 | US | Toasted nut, yellow melon, pear and struck match scents show on the nose of this bottling from a steep, rocky vineyard in the mountains between Malibu and the Conejo Valley. It's tightly wound on the palate, with a core of pear, apple and nectarine flesh, accented with sea salt and oak smoke flavors. | Three Sixty-Five | 88 | 100 | California | Saddle Rock-Malibu | South Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Cielo 2015 Three Sixty-Five Viognier (Saddle Rock-Malibu) | Viognier | Cielo |
| 22098 | 22097 | Italy | Pear, white flower and crushed herb aromas jump out of the glass. The fresh savory palate offers creamy white peach, apple and a hint of nectarine zest while a mineral note lends energy. | Roncathe | 88 | 12 | Veneto | Soave | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Corte Moschina 2015 Roncathe (Soave) | Garganega | Corte Moschina |
| 22099 | 22098 | US | Appealing aromas of cocoa, herb, cherry and barrel spice lead to full fruit flavors. Burly slightly drying tannins give it a firm squeeze. | Cutlass | 88 | 20 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Ded.Reckoning 2014 Cutlass Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Ded.Reckoning |
| 22100 | 22099 | Portugal | The Sousão grape, normally only used in rare blends, has produced here a dark-colored wine packed with smoky tannins. Its fruit and intense acidity are dwarfed by its impressive structure. Age the wine at least until 2019. | | 88 | 40 | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta do Vallado 2014 Sousão (Douro) | Sousão | Quinta do Vallado |
| 22101 | 22100 | Israel | A bright nose of pineapple and grapefruit prepares the palate for flavors of passion fruit and guava with light floral notes. This wine is full in the mouth, with tropical fruit flavors that persist into a lingering rose-petal finish. | Yasmin White | 88 | 12 | Galilee | | | Mike DeSimone | @worldwineguys | Recanati 2015 Yasmin White Chardonnay-Sauvignon Blanc (Galilee) | Chardonnay-Sauvignon Blanc | Recanati |
| 22102 | 22101 | France | Grown in red ironstone soil, this wine is dark and firm. It has solid tannins as well as succulent black fruits. Combined, the two give the wine its rich dense character. It's a ripe wine, likely to age for another few years. Drink from 2018. | Les Terres Rouges | 88 | 25 | Southwest France | Cahors | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Rigal 2014 Les Terres Rouges Malbec (Cahors) | Malbec | Rigal |
| 22103 | 22102 | Italy | Initially shy, this eventually reveals aromas of citrus blossom, orchard fruit and grilled herb. The aromas carry over to the savory enjoyable palate along with citrusy notes. | Farinaldo | 88 | | Veneto | Soave | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Tenuta Grimani 2015 Farinaldo (Soave) | Garganega | Tenuta Grimani |
| 22104 | 22103 | US | This blends 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot into a tightly woven package of red fruit, soft tannin and robust concentration. Full bodied, it shows the warmth and distinct power of the vintage. | Cardinals' Peak | 88 | 50 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Terlato 2013 Cardinals' Peak Red (Napa Valley) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Terlato |
| 22105 | 22104 | Italy | An iconic wine, this shows bold spice and smoke flavors that are brushed over a core of dark, luscious fruit. It's already soft and plush with a touch of sweet, sun-ripened cherry on the finish. | Monvigliero | 91 | 75 | Piedmont | Barolo | | | | Paolo Scavino 2008 Monvigliero (Barolo) | Nebbiolo | Paolo Scavino |
| 22106 | 22105 | France | An impressive, ripe wine, this is packed with baked apple and grapefruit flavors, with a taut, mineral texture. It needs at least a year to round out. | Indigène | 91 | 70 | Loire Valley | Pouilly-Fumé | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Pascal Jolivet 2010 Indigène (Pouilly-Fumé) | Sauvignon Blanc | Pascal Jolivet |
| 22107 | 22106 | Italy | Still in its infancy, this opens with ripe fruit aromas of blackberry and wild berry followed by touches of sweet coffee or chocolate-covered hazelnut. There's a nice plushness and richness to the bouquet overall. The quality of the tannins is firm and slightly textured. Drink after 2018. | Nubiola | 91 | 45 | Piedmont | Barbaresco | | | | Pelissero 2009 Nubiola (Barbaresco) | Nebbiolo | Pelissero |
| 22108 | 22107 | Italy | This elegant Barolo shows tight astringency and firm layers of red fruit, spice, crushed stone and tobacco. It needs a few more years to find harmony. Drink after 2018. | Nei Cannubi | 91 | 90 | Piedmont | Barolo | | | | Poderi Luigi Einaudi 2008 Nei Cannubi (Barolo) | Nebbiolo | Poderi Luigi Einaudi |
| 22109 | 22108 | Italy | This opens with a gorgeous bouquet that shows elements of fresh fruit and careful oak aging. Currant and wild berry flavors are enhanced by light strokes of vanilla bean and toasted hazelnut. Impressive brightness and crispness characterizes the long finish. | Cè Vanin | 91 | 40 | Piedmont | Barbaresco | | | | Rivetto 2009 Cè Vanin (Barbaresco) | Nebbiolo | Rivetto |
| 22110 | 22109 | Italy | Inky and dark, this has modern touches of toasted oak and exotic spice. Those smoky aromas will decrease with time, giving prominence to the cherry and blackberry flavors already present. | Essenze | 91 | 60 | Piedmont | Barolo | | | | Terre da Vino 2008 Essenze (Barolo) | Nebbiolo | Terre da Vino |