| 24947 | 24946 | France | Hints of savory earth mingle with fresh apple notes. The palate has the bright mellow freshness of ripe oranges and the juiciness of ripe pear. A core of bright lemon acidity makes for a clean, bright and refreshing finish. | Réserve | 90 | 23 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Gustave Lorentz 2015 Réserve Riesling (Alsace) | Riesling | Gustave Lorentz |
| 24948 | 24947 | France | A touch of honeysuckle meets ripe, juicy pear on the nose. The palate adds a touch of residual sweetness to boost the fruit flavors, as well as a pithy, slightly bitter texture to provide a frame. Everything is shot through with bright, lively lemon freshness, which is exactly what makes the wine so moreish in its medium-sweet way. | | 90 | 20 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Henri Schoenheitz 2015 Gewurztraminer (Alsace) | Gewürztraminer | Henri Schoenheitz |
| 24949 | 24948 | US | This uniquely styled wine has flinty, earthy aromas that recall forest floor and dried mushrooms and savory beef broth, black pepper and tamarind flavors, backed by olive and plum. It's great to see an interesting wine like this one push the envelope for Rhône varieties in California. | Classique | 90 | 25 | California | El Dorado | Sierra Foothills | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Holly's Hill 2013 Classique Mourvèdre (El Dorado) | Mourvèdre | Holly's Hill |
| 24950 | 24949 | US | This complex, tightly wound effort from a four-acre block planted to a single clone tastes of luxurious caramel and toasted oak, its flavors superimposed over a backdrop of forest-like scents. | Winery Block | 90 | 85 | California | Green Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Iron Horse 2014 Winery Block Pinot Noir (Green Valley) | Pinot Noir | Iron Horse |
| 24951 | 24950 | Portugal | Properly almost black in color (as befits a wine from the red-juiced Alicante Bouschet), this wine reveals an impressive depth of flavor. It is dark and concentrated, powered by still-young tannins. There is an unfortunate edge of extraction that takes away from the ripe black-plum fruit and the acidity. It will be ready from 2019. | Companhia das Lezirias 1836 Grande Reserva Tinto | 90 | 77 | Tejo | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Wines & Winemakers 2014 Companhia das Lezirias 1836 Grande Reserva Tinto Alicante Bouschet (Tejo) | Alicante Bouschet | Wines & Winemakers |
| 24952 | 24951 | US | Cherry cordial meets an earthy core of compost and pine forest in this wine from the windswept appellation. Its spicy cardamom and clove seasonings provide tension to contrast its medium build and velvety texture. | | 90 | 40 | California | Carneros | Napa-Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | August Briggs 2014 Pinot Noir (Carneros) | Pinot Noir | August Briggs |
| 24953 | 24952 | Chile | Bold sun-enriched aromas of olive, spice, tobacco and blackberry are what you'd expect from this warm-climate Carmenère grown on magnesium-infused soils. A full sappy palate is syrupy, while this big boy tastes of blackened toasty blackberry and cassis along with herbs. An easy, almost soft finish isn't demanding. | Tieras Moradas | 90 | 50 | Maule Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | San Pedro 2012 Tieras Moradas Carmenère (Maule Valley) | Carmenère | San Pedro |
| 24954 | 24953 | Germany | Perfumed notes of white peach and grapefruit abound on this medium-bodied, off-dry Riesling. It's fresh and fruity, offering juicy green apple and citrus flavors sharpened by edges of lime and lemon. The finish is honeyed and long. Drink now through 2020 to enjoy its vibrant style. | | 90 | 20 | Rheingau | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Schloss Vollrads 2015 Riesling (Rheingau) | Riesling | Schloss Vollrads |
| 24931 | 24930 | US | A few words that describe this wine are lusty, brawny, rustic, really ripe, jammy, peppery, smooth and spicy. In other words, classic Foothills Zin. But just as important is what it's not. It's not high in alcohol, nor is it sweet. Drink this balanced Zin with barbecued ribs. | Reserve Blend | 88 | 20 | California | Sierra Foothills | Sierra Foothills | | | Clos du Lac 2004 Reserve Blend Zinfandel (Sierra Foothills) | Zinfandel | Clos du Lac |
| 24955 | 24954 | US | Tightly woven and deeply concentrated, this brawny, full-bodied wine from the mighty mountain site boasts expansive tannins. Firm acidity invigorates its spectrum of flavors that range from cherry, marshmallow and clove to forest and tobacco. | Monte Rosso Vineyard | 90 | 90 | California | Sonoma Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Louis M. Martini 2013 Monte Rosso Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Louis M. Martini |
| 24956 | 24955 | US | One of the producer's new single-vineyard wines, this shines with savory leather, black pepper and spicy red-fruit flavors. Layered and compact, it has an underlying grip of tannin, ultimately finishing soft and easy on the palate. | Angeli Estate Grown | 90 | 35 | California | Alexander Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Marietta Cellars 2015 Angeli Estate Grown Zinfandel (Alexander Valley) | Zinfandel | Marietta Cellars |
| 24957 | 24956 | US | Identified only as a “field blend,” this well-balanced wine offers citrus (lime), apple and peach flavors, along with a whiff of honeycomb. The texture is most appealing, and hints at just-picked green herbs. | Whistling Ridge | 90 | | Oregon | Ribbon Ridge | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Matello 2015 Whistling Ridge White (Ribbon Ridge) | White Blend | Matello |
| 24958 | 24957 | US | This 100% varietal wine from Truchard Vineyard is dark and inky, made in big, bold style. Cedar, pine and tart black-currant notes provide one side of its personality, as more richly concentrated chocolate and blackberry flavors give it oomph. | | 90 | 48 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Merryvale 2014 Merlot (Napa Valley) | Merlot | Merryvale |
| 24959 | 24958 | US | This beautifully ripe and juicy wine adds a hint of menthol to the ripe black currant and black cherry aromas and delivers round, rich fruit impressions on the palate. It has a lush mouthfeel, mild tannins and a clean, fruity finish. Cabernet Franc makes up 40% of the blend, along with Petit Verdot, Malbec and Syrah. | Estate | 90 | 30 | California | El Dorado | Sierra Foothills | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Miraflores 2013 Estate Meritage (El Dorado) | Meritage | Miraflores |
| 24960 | 24959 | US | This is all Pommard clone, with a tart racy mix of cranberry and raspberry fruit. It's juicy and young, with sharp, precise edges. Tannins remain slightly bitter, but a couple more years in bottle should fix that. | Latchkey Vineyard | 90 | 50 | Oregon | Dundee Hills | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Purple Hands 2015 Latchkey Vineyard Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills) | Pinot Noir | Purple Hands |
| 24932 | 24931 | US | This is the winery's third vintage, and they continue to make elegant, supple and snappy wines. This is the ripest to date, and has a healthy 14.7% alcohol level, but it retains many of the spice and herbal highlights that keep it interesting. The fruit brings on berries, plums and some of the brambly character of Zinfandel; the barrels add clove and nutskins. Cola and sassafras wrap into the sharp finish. | Paciência | 88 | 35 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Coelho 2006 Paciência Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Noir | Coelho |
| 24933 | 24932 | Portugal | Packed with soft, jammy fruit and dark cherry flavors, this is a spicy, full-bodied wine that offers generous structure, touches of spice, perfume and a strong herbal character. The aftertaste is soft, open, almost sweet. | Syrah | 88 | | Alentejano | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Cortes de Cima 2005 Syrah Syrah (Alentejano) | Syrah | Cortes de Cima |
| 24934 | 24933 | France | This blend of Syrah, Grenache and Cinsault is less obviously fruity than many Provençal rosés, but makes up for that in weight and richness. It's a round, full style, with a layered texture, some dark fruit flavors and a minerally finish. | Cuvée Carolle | 88 | 15 | Provence | Côtes de Provence | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Domaine de la Sauveuse 2007 Cuvée Carolle Rosé (Côtes de Provence) | Rosé | Domaine de la Sauveuse |
| 24935 | 24934 | France | A lovely Côtes-du-Rhône lookalike, this blend of young-vine Syrah and Grenache with old-vine Carignan and Cinsault features plenty of spice to go with ample fruit. Dried cinnamon, clove and a hint of cracked pepper accent black cherry flavors, while a slightly herbal note adds complexity and fine-grained tannins give structure. | Réserve des Gardians | 88 | 14 | Provence | Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Domaine d'Eole 2005 Réserve des Gardians Red (Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Domaine d'Eole |
| 24936 | 24935 | France | This blend of 50% Mourvèdre and 50% Syrah shows some deep, plummy aromas and flavors and blackberries, spice and cola. It's medium-bodied, with soft tannins and a touch of warmth on the finish. Drink now–2014. | Vieilles Vignes | 88 | 28 | Provence | Côtes de Provence | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Domaine Saint-André de Figuière 2006 Vieilles Vignes Red (Côtes de Provence) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Domaine Saint-André de Figuière |
| 24937 | 24936 | US | Brandborg has established a style that is well-suited to the locale, and their Pinots are perfectly balanced and mix in spices and fresh herbs with the tart, cool climate fruit. This is a crisp, unpretentious style of Oregon Pinot. | Love Puppets | 88 | 30 | Oregon | Umpqua Valley | Southern Oregon | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Brandborg 2006 Love Puppets Pinot Noir (Umpqua Valley) | Pinot Noir | Brandborg |
| 24938 | 24937 | France | For a Coteaux de Varois, this shows a good amount of minerality, usually associated with cool appellations. This medium-bodied rosé features hints of red apples, currants and citrus that finish long and stony. | | 88 | 18 | Provence | Coteaux Varois | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Chateau La Calisse 2006 Rosé (Coteaux Varois) | Rosé | Chateau La Calisse |
| 24939 | 24938 | US | This Viognier was grown in a warm climate, and that has made it slightly soft but enormously ripe. It offers a blast of tropical fruit, wildflower, Asian pear, buttered toast, caramel cream and spicebox flavors. There's a honeyed richness through the long finish, but the wine is fundamentally dry. | | 88 | 22 | California | Calaveras County | Sierra Foothills | | | Twisted Oak 2006 Viognier (Calaveras County) | Viognier | Twisted Oak |
| 24940 | 24939 | Italy | This Ribolla Gialla from northern Italy delivers aromas of peach, apricot, honey, natural rubber and exotic fruit and there's an interesting herbal or floral note that adds dimension and personality. The mouthfeel delivers medium structure but makes up for it with its long, crisp finish. | Rjgialla Selènze | 88 | 21 | Northeastern Italy | Colli Orientali del Friuli | | | | La Tunella 2006 Rjgialla Selènze Ribolla Gialla (Colli Orientali del Friuli) | Ribolla Gialla | La Tunella |
| 24941 | 24940 | US | This is an interesting bottle from sourced fruit (rather than estate-grown). Ripe blackberry and black cherry fruit is matched to ripe tannins; the wine is dark, almost sultry, and the flavors flow seamlessly across the palate. There is a spicy lift and a hint of pickle barrel (American oak?) that concludes the presentation. | Reserve | 88 | 55 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Methven Family Vineyards 2005 Reserve Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Noir | Methven Family Vineyards |
| 24942 | 24941 | Italy | There's a buttery, creamy banana feeling to this Grigio that gives the wine dimension and personality. A creamy consistency characterizes its texture and the wine achieves a wonderful balance between pulp and acidity. | Riserva | 88 | 15 | Northeastern Italy | Trentino | | | | Mezzacorona 2006 Riserva Pinot Grigio (Trentino) | Pinot Grigio | Mezzacorona |
| 24943 | 24942 | US | This blend of grapes from three different Columbia Gorge vineyards is immediately appealing, with round, smoky, relatively soft and accessible flavors. It's smooth and seductive, offering bright cherry fruit augmented with that smoky streak and a whiff of tobacco in the finish. | Becky's Cuvée | 88 | 26 | Oregon | Columbia Gorge (OR) | Oregon Other | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Phelps Creek 2006 Becky's Cuvée Pinot Noir (Columbia Gorge (OR)) | Pinot Noir | Phelps Creek |
| 24944 | 24943 | US | This wine comes from grapes grown in Green Valley's Mill Station, Sullivan, Walker Hill and Rued vineyards. High-toned to the last drop, it shows Gravenstein apple and Meyer lemon flourishes, with a subtle backbone of oak. | Dutton Ranch | 90 | 38 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Dutton-Goldfield 2015 Dutton Ranch Chardonnay (Russian River Valley) | Chardonnay | Dutton-Goldfield |
| 24945 | 24944 | Portugal | This is a really rich manifestation of Arinto. Its ripe pear and apricot flavors are laced with wood fermentation and aging toastiness. Its dense texture comes from the grape selection, while its richness comes from the sandy soil of the vineyard. It is a fine wine, likely ready to drink from 2018. | Conde Vimioso Reserva Branco | 90 | 50 | Tejo | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Falua 2015 Conde Vimioso Reserva Branco White (Tejo) | Portuguese White | Falua |
| 24946 | 24945 | US | Woody and softly approachable, this dusty, tannic wine offers full-bodied layers of cherry and vanilla that enwrap its richly concentrated backbone. | | 90 | 65 | California | Rutherford | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Grand Napa 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Grand Napa |