| 25473 | 25472 | Cyprus | Made from Xynisteri, a white Cypriot variety, this fresh, fruity wine is both easydrinking and food friendly. The nose offers citrus, flowers and melon, with like flavors that are both light and balanced. A terrific warm weather sip. | Alina Medium Dry White Wine | 87 | 15 | Cyprus | | | Susan Kostrzewa | @suskostrzewa | Panayia 2008 Alina Medium Dry White Wine White (Cyprus) | White Blend | Panayia |
| 25474 | 25473 | US | Dry and tannic, with black cherry, blackberry, leather, cedar and peppery spice flavors. A tough, gritty wine that needs serious decanting. | Campfire Red | 87 | 45 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Pursuit 2006 Campfire Red Red (Napa Valley) | Red Blend | Pursuit |
| 25475 | 25474 | US | Made from Zinfandel, Carignane, Petite Sirah and Mataro (Mourvèdre), this hearty wine currently is sweet and full in primary cherry, blackberry, plum and cedar flavors, with a touch of raisins in the finish. It should slowly develop over the next 4–6 years before heading inexorably downhill. | Geyserville | 87 | 35 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | | | Ridge 2007 Geyserville Red (Sonoma County) | Red Blend | Ridge |
| 25476 | 25475 | US | Very delicious in flavor, with rich cherries, red currants, cola, caramelized oak, anise, cocoa and pepper, and the texture is as smooth as silk. But curiously soft, showing more elegance than depth. Drink now. | Aubaine Vineyards | 87 | 40 | California | San Luis Obispo County | Central Coast | | | Stephen Ross 2006 Aubaine Vineyards Pinot Noir (San Luis Obispo County) | Pinot Noir | Stephen Ross |
| 25471 | 25470 | US | Good and smooth, with complex Napa tannins and flavors of black currants and cedar along with a firm earthy minerality that must come from the soil. A bit tannic and distant, though. Needs some time. Better after 2011, but not a longterm ager. | Yverdon Vineyard Estate | 88 | 70 | California | Spring Mountain District | Napa | | | Terra Valentine 2006 Yverdon Vineyard Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Spring Mountain District) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Terra Valentine |
| 25477 | 25476 | US | Very rich and fruity, offering waves of ripe crushed pineapples, pears, vanilla bean, buttered popcorn and spices. What it lacks in subtlety it makes up for in sheer power. | Stuhlmuller Vineyard INOX | 87 | 32 | California | Alexander Valley | Sonoma | | | Thomas George 2008 Stuhlmuller Vineyard INOX Chardonnay (Alexander Valley) | Chardonnay | Thomas George |
| 25472 | 25471 | Italy | Here's an evolved and sophisticated oak-aged white wine from Italy's Lake Garda that shows its six years in the bottle nicely. The wine is thick and dense with aromas of honey, nut and butter. Drink now. | Argillaia I Fondatori | 88 | 19 | Lombardy | Lugana | | | | Fabiano 2003 Argillaia I Fondatori (Lugana) | White Blend | Fabiano |
| 25478 | 25477 | US | Soft, herbal and very fruity, with ripe blackberry, cherry and black raspberry flavors. The herbs show up as a background note of sage and dill. Polished and dry, with earthy tannins, and best now–2011. | Cyrus | 87 | 55 | California | Alexander Valley | Sonoma | | | Alexander Valley Vineyards 2005 Cyrus Red (Alexander Valley) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Alexander Valley Vineyards |
| 25479 | 25478 | Argentina | Round, melony and pleasant, with tropical/floral aromas. Flavorwise, it's all about medium-intensity melon and lychee, and as Torrontés goes this one is likable and well made. It covers the tropical fruit bases and adds in some peppery dryness on the finish. | Classic | 87 | 12 | Other | Salta | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Alta Vista 2008 Classic Torrontés (Salta) | Torrontés | Alta Vista |
| 25480 | 25479 | US | Sometimes, you just want a white that's dry, crisp and mouth-cleansing, to wash down that chicken salad sandwich or drink with savory hors d'oeuvres. This Sauvignon Blanc-Chardonnay blend fills that need admirably. It's dry and rich in citrus fruits, with stimulating acidity. Sommeliers, buy this one up. | Beachfront | 87 | 18 | California | Dry Creek Valley | Sonoma | | | Bedarra 2008 Beachfront White (Dry Creek Valley) | White Blend | Bedarra |
| 25481 | 25480 | France | This is the second wine of Vieille Cure, one of the leading Fronsac estates. It is aging well, moving from fruit to mature, secondary flavors, softening in the process. Wood aging has balanced the blackberry fruit with spice and made it ready to drink. | Sacristie de la Vieille Cure | 89 | 17 | Bordeaux | Fronsac | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château la Vieille Cure 2012 Sacristie de la Vieille Cure (Fronsac) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château la Vieille Cure |
| 25482 | 25481 | France | From a château that has vineyards in both Blaye and Bourg, this wine is redolent of black currant, both on the nose and on the palate. The wood and tannins lend support, giving plenty of space for the ripe fruitiness and juicy acidity. Drink from 2020. | | 89 | 21 | Bordeaux | Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Métairie Neuve 2015 Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Métairie Neuve |
| 25483 | 25482 | France | This second wine from the estate offers spice and mushroom aromas that indicate it's now mature. Ripe and smooth, with attractive secondary flavors, it's spicy, meaty and ready to drink. | L'Etendard de Château Valade | 89 | 28 | Bordeaux | Saint-Émilion | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Valade 2012 L'Etendard de Château Valade (Saint-Émilion) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Valade |
| 25484 | 25483 | Australia | From one of the region's leading producers and biodynamic rockstars, this wine stands out from the crowd. It offers apple tart, lemon rind and wild mint, with some floral soap notes. The acidity is present but not overpowering, balanced by some textural weight and an attractive citrus and spice finish. | Ephraim Clarke | 89 | 35 | Western Australia | Margaret River | | | | Cullen 2015 Ephraim Clarke Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon (Margaret River) | Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon | Cullen |
| 25485 | 25484 | Bulgaria | Aromas of mint, talcum powder and dried cherry lead you to a delightful palate of red and black plums and black raspberries. Soft tannins and a persistent finish make this a notable Bulgarian Merlot. | Reserve | 89 | 12 | Thracian Valley | | | Jeff Jenssen | @worldwineguys | Domaine Boyar 2015 Reserve Merlot (Thracian Valley) | Merlot | Domaine Boyar |
| 25486 | 25485 | Uruguay | An opaque color is appropriate for this fully extracted Tannat. Aromas of blackberry, sandalwood and exotic spices are a strong point, while the palate is primed with grating acidity. Full blackberry, cassis and herbal flavors finish cool and toasty but long due to the wine's full-force acidity. | Domaine Castelar Vineyard | 89 | 40 | Canelones | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Familia Deicas 2015 Domaine Castelar Vineyard Tannat (Canelones) | Tannat | Familia Deicas |
| 25487 | 25486 | Italy | A blend of organically cultivated Corvina, Rondinella and Corvinone, this has enticing aromas of red berry and fragrant blue flower. The juicy palate offers red cherry, red currant and a hint of green pepper alongside smooth tannins and fresh acidity. Enjoy soon. | La Corte del Pozzo | 89 | 28 | Veneto | Valpolicella | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Gino Fasoli 2016 La Corte del Pozzo (Valpolicella) | Red Blend | Gino Fasoli |
| 25488 | 25487 | Portugal | The wine is soft, smooth and full of rich berry fruits. The blend of Aragonez, Trincadeira and Alicante Bouschet gives a warm southern feel: ripe wine, sunshine and soft tannins. Wood aging has smoothed the bold fruits and created a full generous aftertaste. Drink now. | Private Selection | 89 | 25 | Península de Setúbal | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Herdade da Comporta 2014 Private Selection Red (Península de Setúbal) | Portuguese Red | Herdade da Comporta |
| 25489 | 25488 | US | Fully ripe fruit flavors are accented by light toast and spice notes in this full-bodied and extremely smooth-textured wine. Dense ripe blackberry and dark chocolate flavors seem to coat the palate, and moderate tannins provide good grip. | Shirtail Ranches | 89 | 19 | California | North Coast | North Coast | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Hess 2015 Shirtail Ranches Cabernet Sauvignon (North Coast) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Hess |
| 25490 | 25489 | Portugal | A generous blend of Alicante Bouschet, Touriga Nacional, Aragonez and Syrah, this is firm with tannins and packed with ripe blackberry fruits. Six months in wood added a toasty character enhancing the complexity and depth of the wine. Drink from 2019. | Superior | 89 | 15 | Alentejano | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Monte da Ravasqueira 2016 Superior Red (Alentejano) | Portuguese Red | Monte da Ravasqueira |
| 25491 | 25490 | US | Fresh aromas of dark violets, sweet lavender, elderberry and a light teriyaki glaze show on the nose of this extra barrel-aged bottling. It's medium bodied on the palate, where dark fruits meet with elderflower and more purple flowers. It's still a bit reserved. | Watch Hill Vineyard EBA | 89 | 40 | California | Santa Barbara County | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Montemar Wines 2012 Watch Hill Vineyard EBA Syrah (Santa Barbara County) | Syrah | Montemar Wines |
| 25492 | 25491 | Morocco | This dark-ruby wine offers a bouquet of black cherry and violet. There is a nice balance of bright fruit and silky tannins amid flavors of cherry, cola, cranberry and mocha, with the slightest hint of green pepper. The long-lasting finish is marked by a fruity brightness. | Médallion | 89 | 18 | Zenata | | | Mike DeSimone | @worldwineguys | Ouled Thaleb 2014 Médallion Red (Zenata) | Cabernet Blend | Ouled Thaleb |
| 25493 | 25492 | US | Exuberantly fruity, this full-bodied wine smells and tastes like black-cherry juice, and is nicely dry on the palate. Good fruit acidity and moderate tannins balance all the fruit concentration and high alcohol level. | Shake Ridge Ranch | 89 | 45 | California | Amador County | Sierra Foothills | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Portalupi 2015 Shake Ridge Ranch Barbera (Amador County) | Barbera | Portalupi |
| 25494 | 25493 | Portugal | Produced by the winemaking team of Casa Santos Lima in Lisboa, this wine has rich black fruits and a soft texture. Its depth, concentration and richness are finely integrated—full and fruity with a core of firmer tannins. Drink now. | Sete Vales | 89 | 18 | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta de Porrais 2015 Sete Vales Red (Douro) | Portuguese Red | Quinta de Porrais |
| 25495 | 25494 | Chile | Briary, minty berry aromas are highly herbal and straight from the traditional Chilean recipe. This is saturated and full-bodied, with scratchy tannins that do nothing to tame the mouthfeel. Heavily blackened and toasted berry flavors are spicy like pepper, while a chocolaty, dry finish is made firm by arid tannins. Drink through 2025. | Private | 89 | 33 | Cachapoal Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Valle Secreto 2013 Private Cabernet Franc (Cachapoal Valley) | Cabernet Franc | Valle Secreto |
| 25496 | 25495 | Italy | After a few swirls of the glass, this reveals mouthwatering aromas of wild berry, dark culinary spice and a light balsamic note. It's soft, smooth and totally accessible, with juicy black cherry, licorice and black pepper flavors framed in polished tannins. | Vigna Morlongo | 89 | 19 | Veneto | Bardolino Classico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Villabella 2015 Vigna Morlongo (Bardolino Classico) | Red Blend | Villabella |
| 25497 | 25496 | Portugal | A four-way blend creates ripe fruit and generous tannins in an easy smooth wine. Ripe berry fruits are balanced by the acidity with touches of wood and spice giving a complete wine that is ready to drink. | Dory Tinto | 88 | 12 | Lisboa | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Adega Mãe 2015 Dory Tinto Red (Lisboa) | Portuguese Red | Adega Mãe |
| 25498 | 25497 | Uruguay | This Tannat (with 15% Viognier) is full and oaky up front, with vanilla notes accenting berry aromas. Astringent tannins make for a rubbery palate. Lightly stewed flavors of plum and mixed spices finish long, with a note of herbal tomato. | Reserve Tannat-Viognier | 88 | 19 | Uruguay | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Alto de la Ballena 2011 Reserve Tannat-Viognier Red (Uruguay) | Red Blend | Alto de la Ballena |
| 25499 | 25498 | Italy | Aromas of prune, raisin and baking spice lead the nose. The youthfully austere, primary palate shows raisin and ground pepper alongside bracing tannins that clench the finish. Give the tannins another couple of years then drink to capture the remaining fruit. | Collepiano | 88 | 50 | Central Italy | Montefalco Sagrantino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Arnaldo Caprai 2013 Collepiano (Montefalco Sagrantino) | Sagrantino | Arnaldo Caprai |
| 25500 | 25499 | Portugal | A short eight months in small barrels (Portuguese meia-pipa) has given this ripe blend of Castelão and Syrah its rich texture and fine balance. Poised between rich blackberry fruits and firm tannins, it is balanced and with the potential to age further. It will be best from late 2018. | Meia Pipa Private Selection Castelão-Syrah | 88 | | Península de Setúbal | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Bacalhôa Wines of Portugal 2014 Meia Pipa Private Selection Castelão-Syrah Red (Península de Setúbal) | Portuguese Red | Bacalhôa Wines of Portugal |