| 2560 | 2559 | US | Sanguine in cedar, pencil lead and tea, this wine's elegant opening gives way to ripe black fruit and thick, burly tannins. The finish is marked in vanilla oak and a taste of cigar. | You be the judge! | 89 | 65 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | In Re 2010 You be the judge! Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | In Re |
| 2561 | 2560 | New Zealand | This is a bold, assertive Sauvignon Blanc, boasting bright citrus aromas and flavors, lifted by just a sprinkling of cut grass. A bit of creaminess adds dimension on the palate, which then finishes on a burst of lime and grapefruit. | | 89 | 19 | Marlborough | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Waipara Hills 2014 Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough) | Sauvignon Blanc | Waipara Hills |
| 2562 | 2561 | US | Lightly smoked stone fruit and apple blossoms greet the nose on this bottling of 50% Marsanne and 50% Grenache Blanc. The palate is much more interesting, with lemon sorbet and ripe apples clinging to a steely centerline that shows flashes of flint and gunmetal. | Aporia | 89 | 28 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Two Moons 2013 Aporia White (Paso Robles) | Rhône-style White Blend | Two Moons |
| 2563 | 2562 | Italy | Aromas of ripe berry, Mediterranean herb, menthol and eucalyptus lead the nose. The medium-bodied palate is already somewhat evolved offering blackberry extract, mature black cherry, licorice, spice and espresso alongside polished tannins. It closes on a note of bitter walnut. | | 89 | 27 | Sicily & Sardinia | Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Valle dell'Acate 2012 Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico | Red Blend | Valle dell'Acate |
| 2564 | 2563 | US | This long-aged blend of 67% Syrah and 33% Petite Sirah is plump on the oaky nose with condensed rose petal, chocolate cake and violet aromas. The palate starts with ripe black cherries but then settles into an asphalt-laden midpalate, finishing with chocolate-chip cookies and a graphite tension. | Reserve | 89 | 25 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Volatus 2008 Reserve Red (Paso Robles) | Red Blend | Volatus |
| 2565 | 2564 | US | Playful and nearly effervescent on the nose with lemon-lime soda notes and a sparkling pear-cider character, this bottling also shows aromas of pink grapefruit and pink lemonade sorbet. Tart lime and lemon verbena pop on the palate as does melon pith, with a slight herbal character on the finish. | Paragon Vineyard | 89 | 20 | California | Edna Valley | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Zocker 2014 Paragon Vineyard Grüner Veltliner (Edna Valley) | Grüner Veltliner | Zocker |
| 2566 | 2565 | Austria | There is a high-toned aspect to the otherwise neutral nose that just gives away lemony hints. The palate is sprightly and fresh and reveals a very creamy, fruity, almost tropical core which is cut very pleasantly by fresh, aromatic lemon—this is Chardonnay but not as you know it. A very fruity, rich but fresh number. | Rohstoff | 89 | 21 | Burgenland | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Hannes Reeh 2014 Rohstoff Chardonnay (Burgenland) | Chardonnay | Hannes Reeh |
| 2567 | 2566 | US | This wine could be labeled a Cabernet Sauvignon, which makes up 83% of the blend, with the rest Merlot. The aromas of fruit leather, dried blackberry, black licorice and medicine cabinet are bright, though they seem considerably more evolved than the wine's age might indicate. The black-fruit flavors display a sense of balance that carries through the finish. Drink now. | Reserve | 89 | 55 | Washington | Red Mountain | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Hightower 2012 Reserve Red (Red Mountain) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Hightower |
| 2551 | 2550 | US | A single vineyard expression from this winery's newish vineyard, this shows pressed purple flowers, deep blueberries and a touch of tar on the nose. The flavors are dense, dark and framed by strong tannins, with elderberry, pencil lead and deep lilac syrup gaining intrigue from white sage, white pepper and raw beef tones. | St. Eva Hill Vineyard | 89 | 35 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | San Simeon 2012 St. Eva Hill Vineyard Petite Sirah (Paso Robles) | Petite Sirah | San Simeon |
| 2568 | 2567 | US | Already six years old, this wine offers aromas of black licorice, dried cherry, vanilla, clove and abundant wood spices. The flavors of black fruit, licorice and barrel spice intertwine and carry through the finish. The wood is a bit out front at times but the wine still delivers a lot of enjoyment. | | 89 | 34 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Full Pull & Friends 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Full Pull & Friends |
| 2569 | 2568 | US | Aromas of blue and purple fruit mix with notes of dried thyme and black pepper. The flavors are tart and elegant, showing a good sense of balance and restraint, with a finish that lingers. | Estate Grown | 89 | 30 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Gamache 2011 Estate Grown Malbec (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Malbec | Gamache |
| 2570 | 2569 | US | Half Cabernet with the rest Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Mourvèdre and Petit Verdot, this wine opens with aromas of sweet barrel spices followed by dried red and black fruit. The palate is fruit-forward and flavorful, bringing you back for another sip. | Flying Colors Super Tuscan-Style | 89 | 29 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Genoa 2012 Flying Colors Super Tuscan-Style Red (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Red Blend | Genoa |
| 2571 | 2570 | Italy | Made with 80% Nasco and 20% Vermentino, this offers delicate aromas of marzipan, dried apricot and wildflower honey. On the sweet, full-bodied palate, notes of white almond back up acacia honey and tangerine zest. | Assoluto | 89 | 45 | Sicily & Sardinia | Isola dei Nuraghi | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Pala 2013 Assoluto White (Isola dei Nuraghi) | White Blend | Pala |
| 2572 | 2571 | US | Mourvèdre and Syrah each make up a third of this wine with the rest Grenache and Viognier. The latter (12%) shows itself prominently on the aromas, with perfumed notes of purple flowers and orange peel that are followed by purple fruit, vanilla, coffee and spice. The palate offers elegant, yet sweet and flavorful pomegranate and cranberry flavors with pleasing spice accents. | Reserve M-S-G-V | 89 | 30 | Washington | Horse Heaven Hills | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | 14 Hands 2013 Reserve M-S-G-V Red (Horse Heaven Hills) | Rhône-style Red Blend | 14 Hands |
| 2573 | 2572 | US | Honeycomb, fig and herb aromas are followed by textured flavors that show intensity and persistence. | | 89 | 24 | Washington | Walla Walla Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Amavi 2014 Semillon (Walla Walla Valley (WA)) | Sémillon | Amavi |
| 2574 | 2573 | Italy | This fragrant red opens with lovely scents of perfumed berry, blue flower and Oriental spice while the polished palate offers dried black cherry, blackberry, anise and clove. Fine-grained tannins give the finish grip. | Teodosio | 89 | 20 | Southern Italy | Aglianico del Vulture | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Basilisco 2011 Teodosio (Aglianico del Vulture) | Aglianico | Basilisco |
| 2575 | 2574 | US | Vanilla, thyme, dill and plum aromas are followed by plentiful fruit and barrel flavors that possess a pleasing mouthfeel. The oak is out front at times, especially on the aromas, but the wine is appealing. | | 89 | 30 | Washington | Walla Walla Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Bontzu 2013 Malbec (Walla Walla Valley (WA)) | Malbec | Bontzu |
| 2576 | 2575 | US | A mountaintop vineyard in a cool year delivers the expected lighter elegance, offering a complicated and fascinating array of aromas, from incense and white pepper to patchouli and potpourri. The palate starts with sour cherries before the herbal lift of fennel and dill arrives, proving a light, curious and tasty wine. | Honor Roll Estate Reserve | 89 | 32 | California | Santa Cruz Mountains | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Burrell School Vineyards 2011 Honor Roll Estate Reserve Merlot (Santa Cruz Mountains) | Merlot | Burrell School Vineyards |
| 2577 | 2576 | US | Merlot (55%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (40%) make up the majority of this wine with the balance Malbec. Vanilla, barrel spice and dark-fruit aromas are followed by saturated black-fruit flavors that linger. The oak gets a bit out-front but the wine still has much to offer. | Big Eddie | 89 | 35 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Stottle 2012 Big Eddie Red (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Stottle |
| 2578 | 2577 | US | Blue-fruit aromas intermingle with vanilla and other barrel spices. The coffee and plum flavors are full and supple in feel, followed by a tart finish. The wood seems a bit primary but the fruit and feel is still hard to ignore. | Elerding 6 Prong | 89 | 33 | Washington | Horse Heaven Hills | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Stottle 2012 Elerding 6 Prong Malbec (Horse Heaven Hills) | Malbec | Stottle |
| 2579 | 2578 | US | Bright aromas of freshly roasted coffee beans, brown stems, dried herbs, purple flowers, mineral and black pepper are followed by ethereally light fruit and savory flavors that focus on elegance. This wine provides plenty of interest but the finish seems a bit clipped. It might lengthen out with aging. | Fred Estate | 89 | 45 | Washington | Walla Walla Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | àMaurice 2013 Fred Estate Syrah (Walla Walla Valley (WA)) | Syrah | àMaurice |
| 2580 | 2579 | US | Coming from one of the state's premier Syrah vineyards, this warm-vintage wine seems aromatically quiet, with light aromas of funk, earth, red berries and coffee. Flavors are generous and ripe, with the alcohol occasionally poking out. | Boushey Vineyard | 89 | 45 | Washington | Yakima Valley | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | àMaurice 2014 Boushey Vineyard Syrah (Yakima Valley) | Syrah | àMaurice |
| 2552 | 2551 | Argentina | Strapping currant and berry aromas come with a full dosage of toasty oak. This Malbec feels sinewy, with good depth. Oaky notes of toast and blackened spice lend a chocolaty essence to berry and plum flavors, while this finishes with an herbal, spicy aftertaste. | Reserva | 89 | 20 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Terrazas de Los Andes 2013 Reserva Malbec (Mendoza) | Malbec | Terrazas de Los Andes |
| 2553 | 2552 | US | Lots of fresh apple flavors, a crisp balance and smooth mouthfeel make this light-bodied wine refreshing and fun to drink. It has some richness on the midpalate and finish, but basically keeps its lively, tangy personality going. | Fresh Crisp Clean | 89 | 17 | California | California | California Other | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Avant 2014 Fresh Crisp Clean Chardonnay (California) | Chardonnay | Avant |
| 2554 | 2553 | US | Sharp aromas of peach blossoms, honeyed nuts and lemon balm make for a fruity yet biting nose on this blend of 58% Grenache Blanc from Happy Canyon and 42% Viognier from San Luis Obispo County. Ripened stonefruit flavors are cut with a sizzle of acidity and warmth of sea salt and candied Meyer lemon on the palate. | The River | 89 | 24 | California | Central Coast | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Barton 2014 The River White (Central Coast) | Rhône-style White Blend | Barton |
| 2555 | 2554 | US | A clear, light-bodied wine that's slightly reduced on the nose, this Spring Mountain site provides a tightness of black tea and cherry cola, with a leanness that's hard to miss. Leather, currant and baked bread add additional complexity and intrigue. | La Perla Vineyard | 89 | 55 | California | Spring Mountain District | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Brick & Mortar 2013 La Perla Vineyard Pinot Noir (Spring Mountain District) | Pinot Noir | Brick & Mortar |
| 2556 | 2555 | US | A 100% varietal wine entirely from Yountville, this presents a touch of herb and cedar on the entry aromatically, followed by a thickness of tannin that softens in the glass. Big-boned, it finishes strong in tobacco and coffee. | | 89 | 45 | California | Yountville | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | One 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon (Yountville) | Cabernet Sauvignon | One |
| 2557 | 2556 | US | Simultaneously light yet earthy, this shows cherry pie, concentrated pomegranate, whole nutmeg, buttery crust and intriguing brown spices on the nose. There is a bit less action on the palate, but still plenty of tart cherries, tobacco and brown spice elements. | Sebastiano Vineyard | 89 | 45 | California | Sta. Rita Hills | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Pace 2013 Sebastiano Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills) | Pinot Noir | Pace |
| 2558 | 2557 | US | Blueberry, grapeseed, leather, cigar box and concentrated lavender combine for an elegantly intriguing nose on this bottling from a winery between Morgan Hill and Gilroy. The palate is fresh and rather light, with plums, figs, crushed peppercorns and a forest floor/pine needle intrigue. | Estate | 89 | 24 | California | Santa Clara Valley | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Jason-Stephens 2010 Estate Merlot (Santa Clara Valley) | Merlot | Jason-Stephens |
| 2559 | 2558 | US | Fresh and tempting, this has a hot-pink color and flavors like watermelon and cherry. With medium body and even a light touch of tannin, it's more meaty than many rosés, so you can serve it with the meal as well as for an apéritif. | Estate | 89 | 25 | California | Livermore Valley | Central Coast | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Las Positas 2014 Estate Rosé (Livermore Valley) | Rosé | Las Positas |