| 23701 | 23700 | US | Age has mellowed this potent Port-style wine a bit but hardly tamed it. The dark auburn edge to the otherwise black color hints at its maturity as do the pruny nutty roasted-cherry flavors. It's very full bodied and definitely sweet, but not cloying. | Legacy 1868 | 87 | 45 | California | California | California Other | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Jessie's Grove 2001 Legacy 1868 Red (California) | Red Blend | Jessie's Grove |
| 23702 | 23701 | Chile | Smoky, oaky aromas include hints of tobacco, green bean and berry fruits. This Malbec has a resiny, grabby, full-bodied feel and oaky flavors of black fruits and carob. A full, chunky finish includes meaty but nondescript berry notes. | Momentos Reserva | 87 | 11 | Curicó Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Junta 2015 Momentos Reserva Malbec (Curicó Valley) | Malbec | Junta |
| 23703 | 23702 | US | Bright aromas of freshly sliced pear, apple and spice are followed by lightly creamy fruit flavors that paint around the edges. It's a well-made wine but the middle seems missing. | Luck Dragon | 87 | 24 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Longship 2016 Luck Dragon Chardonnay (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Chardonnay | Longship |
| 23704 | 23703 | Italy | Delicate aromas of black-skinned berry, raisin and cooking spice lift out of the glass. On the straightforward palate, hints of vanilla and licorice add interest to ripe black cherry while pliant tannins provide easygoing support. Drink through 2020. | Campolieti | 87 | 19 | Veneto | Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Luigi Righetti 2014 Campolieti (Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso) | Red Blend | Luigi Righetti |
| 23705 | 23704 | US | The aromas are light, with notes of red apple, barrel spice, vanilla and cherry. The flavors are medium bodied, showing a mixture of fruit and barrel. There's interest to be had but it all seems a bit subdued and the finish a bit clipped. | | 87 | 34 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | March 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Cabernet Sauvignon | March |
| 23706 | 23705 | US | The aromas are quite subdued, making you strain to get at them. The palate brings rounded full-feeling apple and melon flavors that drop off at the finish. | | 87 | 30 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | March 2016 Chardonnay (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Chardonnay | March |
| 23707 | 23706 | US | Aged in 45% new French oak, aromas of cocoa, vanilla and barrel spice are at the fore followed by full-bodied but still tart raspberry and cranberry flavors. It brings a bit of heat along with it. | Elephant Mountain Vineyards | 87 | 34 | Washington | Rattlesnake Hills | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Maryhill 2014 Elephant Mountain Vineyards Sangiovese (Rattlesnake Hills) | Sangiovese | Maryhill |
| 23708 | 23707 | US | Light in color, aromas of barrel spice, herb and red fruit rise up from the glass. The palate packs a mouthful of red-fruit flavors, with the tannins showing a bit of astringency. | | 87 | 26 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Maryhill 2014 Sangiovese (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Sangiovese | Maryhill |
| 23709 | 23708 | Italy | A blend of 70% Corvina, 20% Rondinella and 10% Molinara, this has aromas of black-skinned berry, cooking spice and underbrush. The dense palate delivers blackberry jam, vanilla and clove alongside tightly wound tannins. Drink through 2021. | Acinum | 87 | 18 | Veneto | Valpolicella Ripasso | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Montresor 2015 Acinum (Valpolicella Ripasso) | Red Blend | Montresor |
| 23710 | 23709 | US | Dark berry aromas and fruity but somewhat subdued flavors are supported by firm tannins and good, mild acidity in this full-bodied wine. It is tasty and rather big in mouthfeel. | Estate | 87 | 27 | California | Lodi | Central Valley | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Paskett 2015 Estate Charbono (Lodi) | Charbono | Paskett |
| 23711 | 23710 | Portugal | The entry-level white wine from this young Douro estate is ripe, juicy with tropical fruits and a lightly oxidative character that gives it extra richness. The wine has plenty of acidity as well as citrus crispness. It finishes with a creamy texture. Drink now. | Contos da Terra | 87 | 12 | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta do Pôpa 2016 Contos da Terra White (Douro) | Portuguese White | Quinta do Pôpa |
| 23712 | 23711 | US | Fruity and slightly candied flavors make this wine taste fresh and soft. One of very few vineyard-designated white Zins, it has strawberry and raspberry jam flavors, relatively full body and a rich texture. | Zin Nymph Sophia Favaloro Vineyard White | 87 | 18 | California | Contra Costa County | Central Coast | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Rock Wall 2016 Zin Nymph Sophia Favaloro Vineyard White Zinfandel (Contra Costa County) | Zinfandel | Rock Wall |
| 23713 | 23712 | Chile | Punchy aromas of grapefruit and jalapeño form the greeting on this lean but refreshing wine. A straightforward palate offers zesty acidity, while flavors of white pepper, sea salt, grapefruit and lime lead straight through the finish. | Reserva Leyda Estate | 87 | 12 | Leyda Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Santa Carolina 2017 Reserva Leyda Estate Sauvignon Blanc (Leyda Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Santa Carolina |
| 23714 | 23713 | US | This wine is quite blue-fruited aromatically for a Cabernet. This continues on the palate, with boysenberry flavors backed by lightly grainy tannins. It provides interest, but you'd never peg it for Cabernet Sauvignon. | | 87 | 14 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Skyfall 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Skyfall |
| 23715 | 23714 | Italy | This initially opens with funky aromas of barnyard and truffle that soon blow off to reveal ripe plum and kitchen spice aromas. The forward palate offers up fleshy black cherry, anise and grilled sage alongside grippy tannins that leave a bracing finish. | Rombone Elisa | 88 | | Piedmont | Barbaresco | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Ada Nada 2012 Rombone Elisa (Barbaresco) | Nebbiolo | Ada Nada |
| 23716 | 23715 | Italy | The nose isn't very expressive but eventually reveals sawdust, toasted oak and roasted coffee bean. The palate delivers raw red cherry, anise and espresso alongside bracing tannins. Give this time to fully develop. Drink after 2018. | Valeirano | 88 | 41 | Piedmont | Barbaresco | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Ada Nada 2012 Valeirano (Barbaresco) | Nebbiolo | Ada Nada |
| 23717 | 23716 | US | This is a concentrated wine, ripe and rich in black cherry, cranberry and oak. It resolves itself into a lighter texture and body on the finish. | | 88 | 28 | California | Carneros | Napa-Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Artesa 2013 Pinot Noir (Carneros) | Pinot Noir | Artesa |
| 23718 | 23717 | Italy | This opens with scents of dark berry, toast and a whiff of graphite. On the tense palate, notes of sage, aniseed and tobacco add depth to the core of raw red cherry while bracing tannins offer support. It's still primary so give it time. Drink 2018–2025. | Riserva | 88 | 48 | Piedmont | Barbaresco | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Bera 2010 Riserva (Barbaresco) | Nebbiolo | Bera |
| 23719 | 23718 | Argentina | Spiced apple, raw oak and related cinnamon and woodspice aromas introduce a flush, chunky palate that's showing modest acidity. Flavors of savory oak, tropical fruits and baked apple finish creamy in feel, with flavors of papaya and vanilla. | Catena | 88 | 20 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bodega Catena Zapata 2014 Catena Chardonnay (Mendoza) | Chardonnay | Bodega Catena Zapata |
| 23720 | 23719 | Argentina | Violet and berry aromas are pleasant, fresh and not too demanding or loud. This is solid in feel, maybe a bit simple overall, with plum, berry and a touch of char making up the flavor profile. Generic berry flavors and a dry feel define the finish. | Chúcaro | 88 | 12 | Other | Patagonia | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bodega Patritti 2011 Chúcaro Malbec (Patagonia) | Malbec | Bodega Patritti |
| 23721 | 23720 | France | This pale salmon rosé is fresh and clean. It opens with bright aromas of strawberry hull, watermelon rind and citrus peel that carry through to the linear yet vibrant palate. The palate boasts excellent verve and refreshment, making this a perfect choice for warm-weather enjoyment. Drink now. | Gris Blanc | 88 | 17 | Languedoc-Roussillon | Pays d'Oc | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Gérard Bertrand 2014 Gris Blanc Rosé (Pays d'Oc) | Rosé | Gérard Bertrand |
| 23722 | 23721 | Portugal | This wine is fresh, fruity and crisp. It has delicious, young citrus flavors that are bursting with energy and life. Aromatic and textured, with mineral hints, this is a delicious, refreshing wine to drink now. | | 88 | 10 | Vinho Verde | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | J. Portugal Ramos 2014 Loureiro (Vinho Verde) | Loureiro | J. Portugal Ramos |
| 23723 | 23722 | US | A blend of Pommard and Wadenswill clones, this was aged in large, neutral puncheons. It's smooth, light and well balanced, showing fruit flavors of watermelon and strawberry. The vintage was challenging, and flavors of leaf and herb are also in the mix. | | 88 | 30 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | J. Wright 2011 Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Noir | J. Wright |
| 23724 | 23723 | Germany | Hints of almond and lemon rind lend complexity to sweet honeydew and white peach flavors in this featherlight Riesling. Lacy sweetness coats the midpalate, offsetting streaks of tart lemon-lime and grapefruit. It's a pristine wine best enjoyed young for its refreshing, quaffable style. | Late Harvest Spätlese | 88 | 10 | Mosel | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Johann Falkenburg 2014 Late Harvest Spätlese Riesling (Mosel) | Riesling | Johann Falkenburg |
| 23725 | 23724 | Germany | Nervous lemon-lime acidity forms a strident spine to this dry, delicately framed Riesling. Tart white peach and pineapple flavors are concentrated yet crisp, leading a long mineral finish. | Dürkheimer Spielberg Trocken Erste Lage | 88 | 37 | Pfalz | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Karl Schaefer 2013 Dürkheimer Spielberg Trocken Erste Lage Riesling (Pfalz) | Riesling | Karl Schaefer |
| 23726 | 23725 | US | This is half Cab Franc, the rest an equal mix of Malbec, Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon. Blackberry and black cherry fruits fill the mouth, with just a hint of barrel toast and coffee grounds. Citrusy acidity buoys up the fruit and keeps the overall balance on point. | Di'tani | 88 | 26 | Oregon | Rogue Valley | Southern Oregon | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Kriselle 2012 Di'tani Red (Rogue Valley) | Red Blend | Kriselle |
| 23727 | 23726 | US | This tasty bottle does not push for maximum ripeness, settling comfortably into a ripe-enough mix of apples, pears and nectarines. There's a dusting of cinnamon and even a little hint of brown sugar, though the wine is definitely finished dry. The balance holds true through a medium-long finish. | The Orchards | 88 | 18 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Left Coast Cellars 2014 The Orchards Pinot Gris (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Gris | Left Coast Cellars |
| 23728 | 23727 | France | This wine has structure and tannins. With ripe apples and quince flavors, it is tight, tense while also full in the mouth. A strong background of acidity gives concentration and considerable freshness at the end. Drink from 2017. | | 88 | | Burgundy | Chassagne-Montrachet | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Louis Latour 2013 Chassagne-Montrachet | Chardonnay | Louis Latour |
| 23729 | 23728 | US | Moss and wet earth aromas accent a dark, bramble berry core. The medium-bodied palate is supported by supple tannins and shows adequate concentration of cherry and blackberry tones, enlivened by a streak of granite. | Josie's Knoll | 88 | 22 | Virginia | Monticello | | Alexander Peartree | | Lovingston 2013 Josie's Knoll Cabernet Franc (Monticello) | Cabernet Franc | Lovingston |
| 23730 | 23729 | Portugal | Named after the Estrela mountain range that lies on the east of the Dão, this structured, mineral-driven wine is firm yet packed with juicy red berries and currants that give a fragrant, juicy character. It needs more time, so drink from 2017. | Jardim da Estrela | 88 | 10 | Dão | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Magnum Vinhos 2013 Jardim da Estrela Red (Dão) | Portuguese Red | Magnum Vinhos |