| 26461 | 26460 | Chile | Blackberry and cola aromas are cool and collected. The palate has weight and texture to accompany berry, mint, herb and peppery flavors. Turns more herbal and roasted as it unwinds. Pepper and spice lead the finish. | Alpha | 88 | 24 | Colchagua Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Montes 2009 Alpha Syrah (Colchagua Valley) | Syrah | Montes |
| 26462 | 26461 | Italy | I Cantoni opens with an immediate bouquet of superripe fruit, candied cherry, spice and chocolate. It's a chewy, soft wine that could pair with piquant aged cheese. | I Cantoni | 88 | 30 | Veneto | Valpolicella Classico Superiore | | | | Novaia 2008 I Cantoni (Valpolicella Classico Superiore) | Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara | Novaia |
| 26463 | 26462 | Chile | Herbal and scratchy up front, with spice, eucalyptus and raspberry aromas. The palate is concentrated and firm, with baked berry, olive and other warm, earthy flavors. Finishes toasty and tannic, with a chocolaty essence along with brown sugar. Made from Carmenère, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cab Franc, Merlot and Syrah in descending order. | | 88 | 40 | Maipo Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Pargua 2007 Red (Maipo Valley) | Red Blend | Pargua |
| 26464 | 26463 | Italy | This Amarone seems a tad older than it really is thanks to slightly aged aromas of cured beef, cigar box, earth and used leather. But the freshness of the fruit does come through on the palate, promising many more drinking years ahead. | Famiglia Pasqua | 88 | 30 | Veneto | Amarone della Valpolicella | | | | Pasqua 2008 Famiglia Pasqua (Amarone della Valpolicella) | Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara | Pasqua |
| 26465 | 26464 | US | Very, sweet, with molasses, oatmeal cookie, blackberry jam, chocolate, vanilla and spice flavors. Could be more concentrated for the sweetness. The blend is mainly Petite Sirah, with the balance comprised of traditional Port varieties. | Noble Companion 10 Year Old Tawny | 88 | 55 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Prager NV Noble Companion 10 Year Old Tawny Port (Napa Valley) | Port | Prager |
| 26466 | 26465 | US | An acidic wine that doesn't offer much richness, but has other things going for it. It's low in alcohol and bone dry, with red cherry, tobacco, clove and pepper flavors. Grows on you for elegance. Drink with ahi tuna, steak tartare, ham, Chinese spare ribs. | Vieilles Vignes | 88 | 18 | California | Central Coast | Central Coast | | | Birichino 2010 Vieilles Vignes Grenache (Central Coast) | Grenache | Birichino |
| 26467 | 26466 | Italy | Here's an extremely floral and perfumed Amarone that is redolent of church incense and scented candle. You'll also get notes of pressed violets and spicy Indian curry on the thick, meaty finish. | | 88 | 46 | Veneto | Amarone della Valpolicella | | | | Brunelli 2008 Amarone della Valpolicella | Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara | Brunelli |
| 26468 | 26467 | US | Solid and full-bodied, almost blocky, this big-boned Chardonnay wraps its banana and light tropical fruit flavors in a generous layer of toasty oak. The acidity keeps it fresh, but it's a drink-soon style. | Dijon Clone 76 | 88 | 27 | Oregon | Chehalem Mountains | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Carabella 2008 Dijon Clone 76 Chardonnay (Chehalem Mountains) | Chardonnay | Carabella |
| 26469 | 26468 | France | While it obviously has a relatively high dosage (added sweetness), this is still a fresh and balanced wine, with a mineral edge to go with the green apple flavors. The finish is ripe and soft. | Blanc de Blancs Brut | 88 | 40 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château de Bligny NV Blanc de Blancs Brut Chardonnay (Champagne) | Chardonnay | Château de Bligny |
| 26470 | 26469 | Italy | From the far away 2002 vintage, this aged Amarone delivers tertiary aromas of polished mineral, ash, dried fruit, soy sauce and ginger chips. There's a pungent point of dried apple skin at the end. Drink now. | XX Anni in Due Secoli | 88 | 70 | Veneto | Amarone della Valpolicella Classico | | | | Corteforte 2002 XX Anni in Due Secoli (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico) | Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara | Corteforte |
| 26471 | 26470 | France | Wild strawberry flavors dominate this ultrafresh rosé. The wine, based on 90% Chardonnay and added Pinot Noir, is so fruity and ripe, while keeping a strict line in acidity. | Rosé Brut | 88 | 50 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | De Sousa & Fils NV Rosé Brut (Champagne) | Champagne Blend | De Sousa & Fils |
| 26472 | 26471 | France | Dry Riesling from vineyards in Turckheim. It has a great steely core, and layers of perfume and intense acidity. It is crisp, concentrated while remaining poised and elegant. | Terroir d'Alsace | 88 | | Alsace | Alsace | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Zind-Humbrecht 2009 Terroir d'Alsace Riesling (Alsace) | Riesling | Domaine Zind-Humbrecht |
| 26473 | 26472 | Chile | Lively and tangy, but refreshing as it captures the new Chilean style of racy Sauvignon Blanc. The palate is spritzy, with lime, orange peel and tart apple flavors. Cleansing on the finish. Good value and purity for the money. | BrisAndes | 88 | 11 | Casablanca Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) 2011 BrisAndes Sauvignon Blanc (Casablanca Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) |
| 26474 | 26473 | Italy | Ripasso Le Quare shows very nice integration of bright fruit tones such as cherry and cassis set against smoky notes of spice and chocolate derived from careful oak aging. The wine also shows freshness with a pleasant, medium mouthfeel that is never over the top. | Le Quare | 88 | 19 | Veneto | Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso | | | | Gamba 2008 Le Quare (Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso) | Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara | Gamba |
| 26475 | 26474 | US | Grassy, this opens into pineapple and lemongrass flavors as well as lemon. It's got elysium (code for cat pee), too, but its racing minerality is worth seeking out, the wine simple, clean and balanced. | | 88 | 14 | California | Lake County | | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Guenoc 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Lake County) | Sauvignon Blanc | Guenoc |
| 26476 | 26475 | US | A rich, full-bodied, oaky Chardonnay, with the pleasing texture of cream. It's spicy and very flavorful in pears, mangoes, vanilla custard and buttered toast. Could be a little livelier, though. | Bien Nacido Vineyards | 88 | 32 | California | Santa Maria Valley | Central Coast | | | Stephen Ross 2009 Bien Nacido Vineyards Chardonnay (Santa Maria Valley) | Chardonnay | Stephen Ross |
| 26477 | 26476 | US | Fruity and front-loaded, with a tongue-tingling mouthfeel. The tasty black cherry fruit quickly fills the mouth with a burst of fresh fruit. The wine is designed for near-term enjoyment. | Coast Range Estate | 88 | 45 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Trisaetum 2009 Coast Range Estate Pinot Noir | Pinot Noir | Trisaetum |
| 26478 | 26477 | US | Toasty and tart, this lively wine is built upon wild-picked berry flavors. There is a streak of iron or metal running through the center of the palate; a flavor that some tasters will enjoy more than others. | Rollins Estate | 88 | 44 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Vista Hills 2009 Rollins Estate Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Noir | Vista Hills |
| 26479 | 26478 | Chile | Sweet and tropical on the nose, with lychee and melon aromas that are like a nice air freshener. The palate has a good, clean feel to it and flush, sweet flavors of ripe nectarine, lychee and melon. Tame and not too thick, cloying or grabby on the finish. | Late Harvest | 88 | 13 | Limarí Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Vistamar 2010 Late Harvest Moscatel (Limarí Valley) | Moscatel | Vistamar |
| 26480 | 26479 | Chile | Opens like a full-bore barrel buster with heavy char and leather. With time it settles on coffee, toast, chocolate and fig aromas. The palate is big and chewy, with peppery, toasty blackberry fruit and then more toast and coffee on the finish. Seems as much about the barrel as the fruit. | Reserva | 88 | 14 | Colchagua Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Viu Manent 2009 Reserva Malbec (Colchagua Valley) | Malbec | Viu Manent |
| 26481 | 26480 | France | Still young, this round and textured Champagne has great apple and citrus flavors. It is tightly drawn with a great line of acidity, some toast and the purest light final touch of fruit. Age for 4–5 years and more. | Brut Cuvée Tradition | 88 | 35 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Vollereaux 2005 Brut Cuvée Tradition (Champagne) | Champagne Blend | Vollereaux |
| 26482 | 26481 | Italy | Made with Negroamaro, this zesty rosé opens with aromas of red berry and Mediterranean brush. It's bright and juicy, with Marasca cherry, raspberry and hint of crushed aromatic herb flavors. | Metiusco | 87 | 25 | Southern Italy | Salento | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Palamà 2016 Metiusco Rosato (Salento) | Rosato | Palamà |
| 26483 | 26482 | Italy | A blend of organically cultivated Groppello, Marzemino, Barbera and Sangiovese, this fun rosato offers aromas of red berry and an earthy note. Mirroring the fruity nose, the tangy palate offers Marasca cherry, crushed strawberry and raspberry. It closes crisp and clean. | San'Emiliano Chiaretto | 87 | 13 | Lombardy | Valtènesi | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Pratello 2016 San'Emiliano Chiaretto Rosato (Valtènesi) | Rosato | Pratello |
| 26484 | 26483 | Portugal | This is a deliciously creamy wine with light white fruits and refreshing acidity. With its cool texture and minerality, it is crisp and zesty and ready to drink. | Assobio Branco | 87 | 14 | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta dos Murças 2016 Assobio Branco White (Douro) | Portuguese White | Quinta dos Murças |
| 26485 | 26484 | Portugal | The wine, a blend of Antão Vaz, Arinto and Siria, comes from Vidigueira, one of the cooler regions of the Alentejo. That gives the wine its crispness while also allowing it to have a ripe yellow-fruit character. With its spice and final crisp acidity, the wine is ready to drink. | Pato Frio Selecção | 87 | 10 | Alentejano | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Ribafreixo 2016 Pato Frio Selecção White (Alentejano) | Portuguese White | Ribafreixo |
| 26486 | 26485 | | This wine has aromas of black berry, dried red raspberry and blueberry. In the mouth there are flavors of blueberry juice and black plum. The finish is slightly jammy yet persistent. | | 87 | 13 | | | | Jeff Jenssen | @worldwineguys | Stone Castle 2013 Shiraz | Shiraz | Stone Castle |
| 26487 | 26486 | | Aromas of green apple and white flowers prepare the palate for a wine that fills the mouth with soft fruit flavors, in particular apple, grapefruit and pineapple. The soft finish is marked by a note of Granny Smith apple. | | 87 | 14 | | | | Mike DeSimone | @worldwineguys | Teliani Valley 2015 Tsolikouri | Tsolikouri | Teliani Valley |
| 26488 | 26487 | US | Big, bold and oaky, this wine smells like buttered toast and wood smoke, tastes rich but dry, and brings out pear, marzipan and pineapple flavors. It's full bodied and has a thick mouthfeel and lingering, smoky finish. | | 87 | 18 | California | North Coast | North Coast | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Tierra y Mar 2013 Chardonnay (North Coast) | Chardonnay | Tierra y Mar |
| 26489 | 26488 | US | Light, smoky aromas and juicy, fruity flavors make this medium-bodied wine easy to enjoy. From a breezy delta vineyard, it's neither big nor overtly oaky but well-balanced and smooth in texture. | The Revitalist | 87 | 12 | California | Clarksburg | Central Valley | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Tortoise Creek 2014 The Revitalist Merlot (Clarksburg) | Merlot | Tortoise Creek |
| 26490 | 26489 | | Balanced aromas of green herbs and citrus zest are fresh and vital but not aggressive. A lemony twinge of acidity lends snap to the palate, while this tastes of pithy briny tangerine and other citrus fruits. Flavors of salt, lime and grapefruit share the finish. Drink now. | Aliwen Reserva | 87 | 12 | | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Undurraga 2016 Aliwen Reserva Sauvignon Blanc | Sauvignon Blanc | Undurraga |