| 24151 | 24150 | Austria | Ripe and creamy, this is full of rich pear and green plum fruit. It has weight and is layered with acidity, with a spice note and a taut, mineral texture. This is complex and age worthy. | Wechselberg | 92 | 20 | Kamptal | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Eichinger 2011 Wechselberg Grüner Veltliner (Kamptal) | Grüner Veltliner | Eichinger |
| 24152 | 24151 | Spain | Oaky and superconcentrated, with shoe polish and other dark aromas forming a cap on the bouquet. Airing reveals a rugged, fully oaked and tannic wine, with baked berry, baking spice, raisin, syrup and chocolate flavors all wrapped up in a chewy, chunky frame. Sweet, rich and saturated stuff. Drink now or hold through 2017. | VS | 92 | 100 | Northern Spain | Ribera del Duero | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Alidis 2005 VS (Ribera del Duero) | Tempranillo | Alidis |
| 24153 | 24152 | Austria | A beautifully concentrated wine that balances flavors of baked apple and spicy pepper. It feels full in the mouth, with a tense texture and intense acidity. Drink now, but better to hold for two years. Screwcap. | Wiedenberg Tradition | 92 | 25 | Kremstal | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Salomon-Undhof 2011 Wiedenberg Tradition Grüner Veltliner (Kremstal) | Grüner Veltliner | Salomon-Undhof |
| 24154 | 24153 | Australia | This is well-made, medium-bodied Chardonnay. Roasted cashews and grilled lemon slices mark the nose, while the flavors reflect more of the same, then draw to a long, crisp finish. Drink now–2020. | | 87 | 21 | South Australia | McLaren Vale | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Fox Creek 2014 Chardonnay (McLaren Vale) | Chardonnay | Fox Creek |
| 24155 | 24154 | US | With small additions of Petit Verdot and Merlot, this is a robust, full-bodied and affordable red that's thickly tannic at first before allowing a defined sense of vanilla oak and black cherry to speak in unison. | | 87 | 28 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Gibbs 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Gibbs |
| 24156 | 24155 | US | A rustic nose gives way to a touch of clove and Asian spice, as full-bodied, robustly ripe baked plum and cherry generously provide flavor and power on the palate. The spiciness lingers on the finish. | Estate Mercedes Riverblock | 87 | 64 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Gracianna 2014 Estate Mercedes Riverblock Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) | Pinot Noir | Gracianna |
| 24157 | 24156 | US | Aromas of toast, char and black fruit are followed by lightly sweet blue and black fruit flavors. It goes down easy. | Hot to Trot | 87 | 10 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | 14 Hands 2014 Hot to Trot Red (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Red Blend | 14 Hands |
| 24158 | 24157 | US | Bright aromas of ripe peach, lime zest, flowers and canned pear lead to off-dry peach and apricot flavors. It brings a lot of appeal. | | 87 | 10 | Washington | Washington | Washington Other | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | 14 Hands 2015 Riesling (Washington) | Riesling | 14 Hands |
| 24159 | 24158 | US | Lemon peel, brioche and raspberry aromas take the lead on this pale pink wine. It drinks quite sweet for a brut but still delivers enjoyment with its raspberry flavors. | Brut Methode Champenoise | 87 | 15 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | 14 Hands NV Brut Methode Champenoise Rosé (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Rosé | 14 Hands |
| 24160 | 24159 | Chile | Berry and black-plum aromas come with a hint of green. This feels full, solid and grabby, while herbal plum and berry flavors more or less follow the nose. On the finish, this southerly Malbec tastes of carob, mint and berry fruits. | Reserva | 87 | 16 | Bío Bío Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Agustinos 2016 Reserva Malbec (Bío Bío Valley) | Malbec | Agustinos |
| 24161 | 24160 | Spain | Chunky obtuse aromas of berry fruits are a bit damp and volatile. This is heavy and severely tannic, while blackened berry and prune flavors come across a bit stewed. A drawing tannic finish brings this to a close. | Crianza | 87 | 28 | Northern Spain | Ribera del Duero | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Alidis 2014 Crianza (Ribera del Duero) | Tempranillo | Alidis |
| 24162 | 24161 | US | This wine is a blend of Primitivo (46%), Petite Sirah (29%) and Zinfandel. Aromas of huckleberry, raspberry, herb and spice lead to sweet blue-fruit flavors that provide enjoyment. | The Hellion | 87 | 25 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Angel Vine 2013 The Hellion Red (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Red Blend | Angel Vine |
| 24163 | 24162 | US | A blend of fruit from up-and-coming Red Heaven and Scooteney Flats vineyards, this wine brings aromas of game, medicine cabinet and cherry. The fruit flavors are soft in feel, seeming somewhat dried out. | Two Storms | 87 | 54 | Washington | Red Mountain | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Archeus 2013 Two Storms Cabernet Sauvignon (Red Mountain) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Archeus |
| 24164 | 24163 | US | This is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Malbec from both the Sonoma Valley and Alexander Valley appellations, that works in its big, broad and tannic approach to ripeness and bold flavor. Plum, cranberry and currant provide fruit as black olive plays on the back of the palate. | Proprietary | 87 | 50 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Arrowood 2013 Proprietary Red (Sonoma County) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Arrowood |
| 24165 | 24164 | US | Aromas of red fruit, cherry meat, herb and pencil lead are followed by full fruit flavors. It pulls up on the finish. | | 87 | 36 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Basel Cellars 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Basel Cellars |
| 24166 | 24165 | Italy | This offers subdued aromas of Mediterranean brush, chopped mint, mature black-skinned fruit and whiff of menthol. The easygoing palate doles out dried black cherry, prune, cinnamon and a hint of star anise framed in round tannins. Enjoy soon. | Terre di Orazio | 87 | 18 | Southern Italy | Aglianico del Vulture | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Cantina di Venosa 2013 Terre di Orazio (Aglianico del Vulture) | Aglianico | Cantina di Venosa |
| 24167 | 24166 | Portugal | Named after the boats that used to transport wine from the Douro vineyards to the cellars in Oporto, the wine is a smooth, ripe blend of Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz and Touriga Nacional. It has rounded berry fruits and attractive acidity. Drink now. | Barco Negro | 87 | 11 | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Cap Wine 2014 Barco Negro Red (Douro) | Portuguese Red | Cap Wine |
| 24168 | 24167 | Italy | Aromas suggesting pressed yellow flower, dried stone fruit and a whiff of toasted nut carry over to the straightforward palate. A hint of almond underscores yellow apple and a citrus note while tangy acidity lends freshness. | | 87 | 19 | Tuscany | Vernaccia di San Gimignano | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Cappella Sant'Andrea 2015 Vernaccia di San Gimignano | Vernaccia | Cappella Sant'Andrea |
| 24169 | 24168 | Portugal | This is an attractively perfumed wine with Malvasia Fina and Verdelho in the blend. It is tangy, crisp and with a lightly mineral texture. Drink this wine now. | Somontes Colheita Branco | 87 | 11 | Dão | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Casa da Passarella 2015 Somontes Colheita Branco White (Dão) | Portuguese White | Casa da Passarella |
| 24170 | 24169 | Portugal | Reserva in the case of this wine means both a selection of wines and also aging in wood. That gives this ripe wine full spice as well as apricot flavors. It is a creamy, rounded wine, just lit by acidity at the end. Drink from 2018. | Reserva Branco | 87 | 15 | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Casa de Cambres 2016 Reserva Branco White (Douro) | Portuguese White | Casa de Cambres |
| 24171 | 24170 | Italy | Made with 95% Sangiovese and 5% Cabernet Franc, this has aromas of black currant, forest floor and a whiff of graphite. The straightforward palate shows black plum, raspberry jam and a whiff of licorice accompanied by smooth tannins. Enjoy soon. | Notturno | 87 | 16 | Central Italy | Romagna | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Drei Donà 2015 Notturno Red (Romagna) | Red Blend | Drei Donà |
| 24172 | 24171 | US | Reserved aromas of cherry, cranberry, pencil lead and barrel spice lead to sweet fruit flavors back by lightly grainy tannins. | Cowcatcher Red | 87 | 24 | Washington | Walla Walla Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Dumas Station 2014 Cowcatcher Red Red (Walla Walla Valley (WA)) | Red Blend | Dumas Station |
| 24173 | 24172 | Italy | Inky dark, this opens with aromas of underbrush, vanilla and black-skinned berry. The dense palate delivers ripe black plum, toasted oak and tobacco alongside assertive tannins and the warmth of alcohol. Drink soon. | Ombroso | 87 | 25 | Central Italy | Romagna | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Giovanna Madonia 2013 Ombroso Sangiovese (Romagna) | Sangiovese | Giovanna Madonia |
| 24174 | 24173 | France | Its name a play on the Petit Chablis appellation (pas si petit means “not so little”), this wine has a ripe and fruity character. Crisp texture and lively, exuberant acidity carry its white fruit flavors into the finish. Drink now. | Pas si Petit | 87 | 19 | Burgundy | Petit Chablis | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | La Chablisienne 2015 Pas si Petit (Petit Chablis) | Chardonnay | La Chablisienne |
| 24175 | 24174 | Chile | This hefty Merlot smells of iodine and berry fruits. While the palate is blocky and tannic in feel, that's an appropriate canvas for oaky, spicy herbal black-fruit flavors. On the finish, overt oak and char confirm that this is dark and burly as a whole. | Casa Grand Selection | 87 | 14 | Rapel Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Lapostolle 2014 Casa Grand Selection Merlot (Rapel Valley) | Merlot | Lapostolle |
| 24176 | 24175 | France | This Aube-based grower has produced a ripe, full-bodied nonvintage cuvée. It's loaded with apple fruitiness and just a dash of citrus. Crisply textured, it has a bone dry, bright aftertaste. | Brut 204 | 87 | 24 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Lété-Vautrain NV Brut 204 (Champagne) | Champagne Blend | Lété-Vautrain |
| 24177 | 24176 | France | This is a soft, fruity style of rosé, perfectly suited as an apéritif. It has attractive red currant and raspberry fruit, a light touch of tannin and balanced acidity, finishing elegant and crisp. | Brut Rosé | 87 | 48 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Liebart-Régnier NV Brut Rosé (Champagne) | Champagne Blend | Liebart-Régnier |
| 24178 | 24177 | France | This medium sweet wine has attractive yellow fruit and mango flavors. It's soft, with a touch of honey and crisper lemon juice accents. Drink now. | Villa Chambre d'Amour Gros Manseng-Sauvignon Blanc | 87 | 13 | France Other | Vin de France | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Lionel Osmin & Cie 2016 Villa Chambre d'Amour Gros Manseng-Sauvignon Blanc White (Vin de France) | White Blend | Lionel Osmin & Cie |
| 24179 | 24178 | US | This is a high-strung sparkler made from equal parts Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. It has a stony texture that leans into rich flavors of brioche and honey. | Bubbles | 87 | 42 | California | Carneros | Napa-Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Luna 2013 Bubbles Sparkling (Carneros) | Sparkling Blend | Luna |
| 24180 | 24179 | US | The nose on this wine is quite unique and pleasant, with clean and fresh notes of dried apple and white flowers. The palate is a tad flat, but offers nicely rounded salted apple flavors with the slightest hint of roasted nuts. Decent sip, although not all that varietally familair. | J.D. Hurley | 87 | | California | Central Coast | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Martin Ranch 2015 J.D. Hurley Sauvignon Blanc (Central Coast) | Sauvignon Blanc | Martin Ranch |