| 27240 | 27239 | France | Full of yellow fruits, this is a ripe and lightly wood-aged wine. Great acidity and plenty of rich but lively fruitiness play well together, leading into a crisp aftertaste. It needs to age a bit more, so drink from 2018. | Solutré | 90 | 25 | Burgundy | Pouilly-Fuissé | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Vins Auvigue 2014 Solutré (Pouilly-Fuissé) | Chardonnay | Vins Auvigue |
| 27211 | 27210 | US | Rather lean aromas and spare fruit flavors meet more lavishly rich flavors for dual personalities in this medium-bodied, soft-textured and slightly sweet wine. | California Series | 83 | 14 | California | California | California Other | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Cambridge & Sunset 2013 California Series Cabernet Sauvignon (California) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Cambridge & Sunset |
| 27212 | 27211 | Mexico | Yeasty aromas are suggestive of vanilla wafer and corn cakes, with apple and melon scents lurking. A plump, low-acid palate delivers pithy, lightly bitter citrus and stone-fruit flavors, while notes of melon and honey fail to make much noise on the finish. | | 83 | 13 | Valle de Guadalupe | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | L.A. Cetto 2013 Chardonnay (Valle de Guadalupe) | Chardonnay | L.A. Cetto |
| 27213 | 27212 | US | A strong almond and marzipan aroma jumps out of the glass. Flavors are quite fruity and the almond note isn't as strong as in the aromas. This wine is softly sparkling and somewhat sweet. | Almond Demi-Sec | 83 | 12 | California | California | California Other | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Weibel Family NV Almond Demi-Sec Sparkling (California) | Sparkling Blend | Weibel Family |
| 27214 | 27213 | US | This wine starts out quite reductive which provides distraction. Aromas of flowers and ripe pear lead to broad flavors that seem to fall a bit flat. | | 83 | 10 | Washington | Washington | Washington Other | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | 14 Hands 2014 Pinot Gris (Washington) | Pinot Gris | 14 Hands |
| 27215 | 27214 | US | Made from Norton, this Port-style wine is dark and brooding, with cooked-down blackberries, tar and sanguine tones on the nose and palate. Thick, tannic and astringent, this might be best alongside an equally rich fillet with blue cheese crumbles. | | 83 | 20 | Missouri | Augusta | | Alexander Peartree | | Mount Pleasant Winery 2008 Port (Augusta) | Port | Mount Pleasant Winery |
| 27216 | 27215 | US | A citrus-rind aroma takes on an earthy bee-pollen tone on the nose. A streamlined and citric palate shows a mild tropical fruit flavor, while racing towards an off-dry finish. | Braganini Reserve | 83 | 15 | Michigan | Michigan | | Alexander Peartree | | St. Julian 2013 Braganini Reserve Traminette (Michigan) | Traminette | St. Julian |
| 27217 | 27216 | US | Sweet but thin fruit flavors follow floral, spicy aromas in this light-bodied wine. The texture is smooth and the finish short and lean. | Valley Foothills Vineyard | 83 | 24 | California | Anderson Valley | | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Toulouse 2014 Valley Foothills Vineyard Gewürztraminer (Anderson Valley) | Gewürztraminer | Toulouse |
| 27218 | 27217 | Chile | Mild, melony aromas are tropical in nature and show an oily note of lanolin. This feels heavy, while pithy flavors of melon are full of skin-based pyrazines. Green, bitter flavors taste more of grape skins than fruit. | Reserva | 83 | 12 | Colchagua Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Cucao 2015 Reserva Chardonnay (Colchagua Valley) | Chardonnay | Cucao |
| 27219 | 27218 | Chile | Yellow in color and heavy on the nose, this smells mostly of match stick and sulfur. On the palate, this is scattered, with no point of reference. Heavy, chunky flavors of nectarine, citrus pith and almond skin finish oily and bitter. | Estate Series | 83 | 8 | Curicó Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | La Playa 2015 Estate Series Sauvignon Blanc (Curicó Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | La Playa |
| 27220 | 27219 | Chile | Stalky, jumbled, saucy aromas of jammy red fruits are all over the map. This Elqui Valley blend feels creamy and jammy, while syrupy, herbal-tasting raspberry and stewed cherry flavors finish with oaky notes of vanilla and heat. | | 83 | 15 | Elqui Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Mayu 2013 Carmenère-Syrah (Elqui Valley) | Carmenère-Syrah | Mayu |
| 27221 | 27220 | US | While its forward, fruity aromas are inviting, intensely candied notes of cherry cough syrup and strawberry jello lend a confected feel to this Syrah. The palate is sharp and thin, with a modest finish. | Still Waters | 83 | 19 | New York | New York | New York Other | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Adirondack Winery 2013 Still Waters Syrah (New York) | Syrah | Adirondack Winery |
| 27222 | 27221 | US | Quite watery, the nose shows just a touch of gunmetal, pear flesh and apple blossom. The palate is a bit flat, with steel and apple elements. | | 83 | 14 | California | Santa Ynez Valley | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | EOS 2013 Sauvignon Blanc (Santa Ynez Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | EOS |
| 27223 | 27222 | US | The aromas of tropical fruit and herbs seem light and muddled, with some reduction providing distraction. It's easy drinking but seems thin. | | 83 | 9 | Washington | Washington | Washington Other | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Washington Hills 2014 Sauvignon Blanc (Washington) | Sauvignon Blanc | Washington Hills |
| 27224 | 27223 | US | Red currant and cherry aromas meet an odd tone of coconut sunscreen on the nose. Tart red berries mark the medium-bodied palate, with mild tannins and acidity leading to a short toasted-vanilla finish. | Salt Lick Vineyards | 83 | 40 | Texas | Texas | | Alexander Peartree | | Fall Creek 2013 Salt Lick Vineyards G-S-M (Texas) | G-S-M | Fall Creek |
| 27225 | 27224 | US | Heavy aromas of vanilla rooibos, maple syrup and cooked cherries foreshadow what's to come on the palate. Thick in texture, jammy cherry flavors carry burnt sugar and toasted vanilla tones. | | 83 | 34 | Arizona | Cochise County | | Alexander Peartree | | Flying Leap 2013 Mourvèdre (Cochise County) | Mourvèdre | Flying Leap |
| 27226 | 27225 | Chile | This opens with raw, charred, chemical aromas along with black-fruit notes. Resiny and chewy on the palate, with blackened flavors of plum and raw wood grain, this remains burnt tasting and severely woody to the end. | Estate Reserve | 82 | 10 | Curicó Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Millaman 2013 Estate Reserve Carmenère (Curicó Valley) | Carmenère | Millaman |
| 27227 | 27226 | US | The aromas and flavors of this wine are ripe to overripe, like dried plums and raisins. An earthy vein runs through them, too. It is full bodied and rather soft in texture. | Weibel Family Vineyards | 82 | 15 | California | Mendocino County | | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Truscott 2012 Weibel Family Vineyards Zinfandel (Mendocino County) | Zinfandel | Truscott |
| 27228 | 27227 | Chile | This waxy, stalky Pinot Grigio comes with a can't-miss whiff of corn chips prior to a fleshy, flat palate of bland banana flavors. The dull, chunky finish is on its last legs. | Los Riscos | 82 | 7 | Curicó Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Viña Requingua 2014 Los Riscos Pinot Grigio (Curicó Valley) | Pinot Grigio | Viña Requingua |
| 27229 | 27228 | Chile | This one-note Cabernet is overoaked and weakly constituted. A balsam wood note drives the notes and palate, start to finish. | Reserva Oak Barrel Aged | 82 | 12 | Maule Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Balduzzi 2013 Reserva Oak Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon (Maule Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Balduzzi |
| 27230 | 27229 | Chile | Flat, fruitless aromas are suggestive of green herbs and vegetables. This feels big, sticky and cloying, with almost no acidity. Melony flavors are heavy and sweet, and there's a wheaty, oxidized flavor to the finish. | Reserva | 82 | 11 | Maule Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Oveja Negra 2013 Reserva Chardonnay-Viognier (Maule Valley) | Chardonnay-Viognier | Oveja Negra |
| 27231 | 27230 | Chile | Bland, midland aromas of dusty apple land on vegetal after this airs out. A flat, no-spine palate and green flavors of tropical fruits and vegetables end with green-herb notes of thyme and tarragon. | | 82 | 8 | Central Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Rayun 2015 Sauvignon Blanc (Central Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Rayun |
| 27232 | 27231 | Spain | Blueberry and blackberry aromas are spunky and a little earthy. A juicy, jammy palate is angular and fairly sharp. Wild berry flavors seem right off the bush, while this wine is tight and narrow on an acidic finish. Drink through 2023. | Rayos Uvas | 90 | 17 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Olivier Rivière 2016 Rayos Uvas (Rioja) | Red Blend | Olivier Rivière |
| 27233 | 27232 | Italy | This bright, savory sparkler delivers Rainier cherry and orange zest flavors, along with hints of bread crust and pastry cream. Crisp acidity and a foamy mousse lend balance and finesse. | La Riserva Brut | 90 | | Central Italy | Lambrusco di Sorbara | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Paltrinieri 2015 La Riserva Brut (Lambrusco di Sorbara) | Lambrusco di Sorbara | Paltrinieri |
| 27234 | 27233 | France | While this wine is rich, its tight texture brings out the minerality. Yellow fruits and toast are balanced with zingy acidity for a wine that will need time to broaden out. Drink from 2021. | Les Murgers des Denys de Chien Premier Cru | 90 | 50 | Burgundy | Saint-Aubin | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Roux Père et Fils 2015 Les Murgers des Denys de Chien Premier Cru (Saint-Aubin) | Chardonnay | Roux Père et Fils |
| 27235 | 27234 | US | This is a breath of fresh air, a single-vineyard designate sparkler made from Tempranillo that's refreshing and salty. Dry, it tastes of gelato, pomegranate, raspberry, cherry and strawberry—swirls of light-bodied flavor that replenish the palate with every sip. | Luc's Vineyard Brut Rosé | 90 | 28 | California | Sonoma | | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Sheldon 2016 Luc's Vineyard Brut Rosé Sparkling | Sparkling Blend | Sheldon |
| 27236 | 27235 | US | Not your average white, this white Rhône-style blend looks, tastes and feels almost like a late-harvest wine but it's dry. A deep gold color leads to an aroma of salted peanuts and a flavor that's buttery, toasty and nutty. The texture is quite thick and helps the flavors cling to the palate on the finish. | Gypsy Blanc | 90 | 32 | California | Lake County | | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Sol Rouge 2014 Gypsy Blanc White (Lake County) | White Blend | Sol Rouge |
| 27237 | 27236 | Italy | Made from dried Albana grapes, this dessert wine opens with ripe yellow peach and apricot aromas that carry over to the savory palate together with acacia honey and toasted hazelnut notes. Fresh acidity balances the sweet flavors. | Thea Passito | 90 | | Central Italy | Romagna | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Tre Monti 2012 Thea Passito Albana (Romagna) | Albana | Tre Monti |
| 27238 | 27237 | Chile | Attractive aromas of floral berry fruits and sandalwood set up a pointy, fresh, clipped palate with raw acidity. Spicy plum and currant flavors finish dry and raw, with hard leftover tannins. Drink this staunch Cabernet from 2019–2025. | T.H. Terroir Hunter Alto Maipo | 90 | 30 | Maipo Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Undurraga 2014 T.H. Terroir Hunter Alto Maipo Cabernet Sauvignon (Maipo Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Undurraga |
| 27239 | 27238 | Spain | Ripe, slightly sunbaked aromas of berry fruits, plum and raisin include notes of vanilla and oak grain. A medium-bodied palate is agile, fresh and juicy. Oak-aided flavors of coffee, mocha and chocolate accent plum and berry fruit. Despite a drawing, dense finish, this high-elevation Garnacha remains upright in stature. Drink through 2023. | Secastilla | 90 | 37 | Northern Spain | Somontano | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Viñas del Vero 2011 Secastilla Garnacha (Somontano) | Garnacha | Viñas del Vero |