| 27820 | 27819 | Italy | Made with 40% Sangiovese, 30% Merlot and 30% Syrah, this informal red has subdued aromas of strawberry and orange peel. The easygoing palate offers red plum and a hint of brown spice alongside soft tannins. Enjoy soon. | The Drunken Goose | 86 | 10 | Tuscany | Toscana | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | L'Oca Ciuca 2015 The Drunken Goose Red (Toscana) | Red Blend | L'Oca Ciuca |
| 27821 | 27820 | Italy | Made with 50% Sangiovese, 30% Merlot and 20% Syrah, this has subdued aromas of black-skinned fruit and dark baking spice. The simple palate shows black cherry and a hint of cedar alongside round tannins. Enjoy soon. | Nesun Dorma | 86 | 16 | Tuscany | Toscana | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Maestro Sanguineti 2014 Nesun Dorma Red (Toscana) | Red Blend | Maestro Sanguineti |
| 27822 | 27821 | France | Ripe and fruity, this is a soft cru wine full of cherry and red-berry flavors. It has an acid core firmed up by a smattering of tannins. Mainly though it is a lively, crisp wine that is ready to drink. | Vieilles Vignes | 86 | | Beaujolais | Régnié | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Maison des Bulliats 2015 Vieilles Vignes (Régnié) | Gamay | Maison des Bulliats |
| 27823 | 27822 | | This is a reasonably rich, concentrated example of Pinot Gris, but one that seems a bit repressed aromatically. It hints rather than suggests at fig, pear and melon, before ending on a weighty note. | | 86 | 19 | | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Mt. Beautiful 2014 Pinot Gris | Pinot Gris | Mt. Beautiful |
| 27824 | 27823 | France | A blend of Syrah, Grenache and Carignan, this medium- to full-bodied red features bright aromas of cherry, herb, chocolate and espresso, but turns dry and dusty-textured on the finish. Drink now. | Domaine De Yves | 86 | 10 | Rhône Valley | Ventoux | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Ravoire et Fils 2014 Domaine De Yves Red (Ventoux) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Ravoire et Fils |
| 27825 | 27824 | Chile | Campfire, animal, horseradish and berry aromas make for a slightly difficult nose. This Malbec feels pinched, with tannic pull. Salty black-fruit flavors finish similar, with popping acidity that keeps this lively. | Momentos Reserve | 86 | 12 | Curicó Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Junta 2014 Momentos Reserve Malbec (Curicó Valley) | Malbec | Junta |
| 27826 | 27825 | Chile | Clean pear and apple aromas come in front of a citrusy palate with just enough shearing acidity to keep things balanced. Ringing, lasting lime and orange flavors are slightly briny, while this finishes solid and zesty. | Momentos Reserve | 86 | 12 | Curicó Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Junta 2015 Momentos Reserve Sauvignon Blanc (Curicó Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Junta |
| 27827 | 27826 | US | Subtle notes of bramble, smoke and raspberry entice on the nose of this dry rosé. While delicate in concentration, its supple silken mouthfeel and yielding acidity are approachable and comforting. The finish is bright and clean. Drink now. | | 86 | 28 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | 240 Days 2015 Rosé (Finger Lakes) | Rosé | 240 Days |
| 27811 | 27810 | US | Pungent aromas of tight-grained oak meet with almonds, pecans and lemon sorbet on the opulent attention-grabbing nose. Woody flavors of sandalwood and cedar continue to the palate, which is crisp, clean and salty but not unctuous at all, with tangy citrus on the finish. | Courtney's Vineyard Reserve | 94 | 55 | California | Sta. Rita Hills | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Two Sisters 2015 Courtney's Vineyard Reserve Chardonnay (Sta. Rita Hills) | Chardonnay | Two Sisters |
| 27828 | 27827 | US | This wine brings aromas and flavors of pear along with light tropical accents. The concentration dips toward the finish. | | 86 | 19 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Boomtown 2015 Chardonnay (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Chardonnay | Boomtown |
| 27812 | 27811 | US | Fermented in all new French oak, this wine opens with an enchanting nose of floral beauty and freshness. Its sophistication follows through on the rich, balanced palate of caramel, papaya and crème brûlée, the lushness countered by a stony grit. | | 94 | 85 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Hertelendy 2014 Chardonnay (Napa Valley) | Chardonnay | Hertelendy |
| 27829 | 27828 | Italy | The nose is quite shy but eventually reveals whiffs of scorched soil, leather and a balsamic note. The lean straightforward palate offers dried wild cherry and a hint of dark spice alongside grainy, rather fleeting tannins that leave an astringent finish. | Riserva | 86 | | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Vasco Sassetti 2010 Riserva (Brunello di Montalcino) | Sangiovese | Vasco Sassetti |
| 27830 | 27829 | Chile | Spicy grassy aromas of catmint are matched by unusual clove scents. A tough rubbery palate is where you'll find spicy blackberry and green-herb flavors. Pulling tannins are the driving force on this wine's choppy clipped finish. | Reserva | 86 | 13 | Maipo Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Santa Rita 2015 Reserva Syrah (Maipo Valley) | Syrah | Santa Rita |
| 27813 | 27812 | US | Exuberant in mousse, this wine is luxurious and rich, the perfect quaff for any occasion. Made from 75% Pinot Noir and 25% Chardonnay, and aged for three years, it's bright in bolts of green apple and strawberry. | Wedding Cuvée | 94 | 44 | California | Green Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Iron Horse 2013 Wedding Cuvée Sparkling (Green Valley) | Sparkling Blend | Iron Horse |
| 27831 | 27830 | France | Produced from Henry Fessy's own cru vineyards, the wine is fruity and very accessible to drink young. Generous berry fruits and soft tannins make this an attractive wine. The aftertaste brings in light acidity. Drink now. | | 86 | 20 | Beaujolais | Brouilly | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Henry Fessy 2015 Brouilly | Gamay | Henry Fessy |
| 27814 | 27813 | US | This varietal wine is toasty in caramelized oak and richly interwoven with flavors and aromas of pencil shavings, plum and black currant. Grippy, with a velvety texture, it provides structure and power in equal parts. | Estate Grown Cave Fermented | 94 | 115 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Jarvis 2013 Estate Grown Cave Fermented Cabernet Franc (Napa Valley) | Cabernet Franc | Jarvis |
| 27832 | 27831 | Chile | A shiny magenta color is pretty. This blend of Carmenère, Carignan and País smells of cherry and raspberry along with latex and iodine. A medium-bodied palate is home to foxy oaky herbal raspberry flavors, while medicinal berry notes steer the finish. | Canto Sur | 86 | 15 | Maule Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | J. Bouchon 2015 Canto Sur Red (Maule Valley) | Red Blend | J. Bouchon |
| 27833 | 27832 | US | This is an estate-grown wine from a vineyard planted to three clones. It has an air of forested truffle, pine and cinnamon within a stemmy and somewhat unresolved body of medium weight. | Mas Cavalls Doña Margarita Vineyard | 86 | 44 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Marimar Estate 2013 Mas Cavalls Doña Margarita Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) | Pinot Noir | Marimar Estate |
| 27815 | 27814 | US | From older vines planted on the producer's estate Quail Hill Vineyard, this wine is thickly concentrated, with a generosity of oak. Creamy, intense and well made, it features complex layers of golden apple, butter and lemon bar. | Old Vines | 94 | 70 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Lynmar 2015 Old Vines Chardonnay (Russian River Valley) | Chardonnay | Lynmar |
| 27834 | 27833 | France | This high-end bottling features fruit from 90+-year-old vines, aged for 12 months in oak. It's medium to full in body, with supple tannins and crisp acids. Notes of barrel char and cherries finish dry, with a rustic edge. | Orca Vieilles Vignes | 86 | 21 | Rhône Valley | Ventoux | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Marrenon 2014 Orca Vieilles Vignes Grenache (Ventoux) | Grenache | Marrenon |
| 27816 | 27815 | US | This is a highly perfumed and floral wine from the famous site, which is tangy and slightly tart within a medium-bodied frame. Lemon and baked apple play off each other with ease, as a metallic edge of stony minerality persists and expands. | Hudson Vineyard | 94 | 60 | California | Carneros | Napa-Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Patz & Hall 2015 Hudson Vineyard Chardonnay (Carneros) | Chardonnay | Patz & Hall |
| 27835 | 27834 | Chile | Cool-climate pyrazinic aromas are punchy and feline. This feels good but weaker and more dilute than in most years. Briny, pickled citrus flavors follow the nose, while this ends lean and green but solid enough. | Classic Series | 86 | 13 | Aconcagua Costa | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Montes 2016 Classic Series Sauvignon Blanc (Aconcagua Costa) | Sauvignon Blanc | Montes |
| 27836 | 27835 | Chile | Grassy, slightly green aromas are fresh and suggest cactus pad. This is easy on the palate, with flavors of citrus fruits and green herbs, such as tarragon and rosemary. A crisp finish is just solid enough to maintain integrity. | 120 | 86 | 8 | Colchagua Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Santa Rita 2015 120 Sauvignon Blanc (Colchagua Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Santa Rita |
| 27817 | 27816 | Italy | Enticing and earthy, this opens with compelling aromas of truffle, tobacco, black-skinned fruit, menthol and a whiff of blue flower. The palate is both structured and elegant, delivering dried morello cherry, prune and pipe tobacco framed in taut fine-grained tannins that give it a firm velvety texture. It's still tightly wound and needs time. Drink 2022–2032. | 25 Anni | 94 | 100 | Central Italy | Montefalco Sagrantino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Arnaldo Caprai 2012 25 Anni (Montefalco Sagrantino) | Sagrantino | Arnaldo Caprai |
| 27837 | 27836 | Chile | Generic cherry and berry aromas are lightly herbal, jammy and medicinal. This mid-tier Cabernet is fresh and fair, nothing more. Everyday red-plum and cherry flavors end with a touch of leafy greenness. | Reserva | 86 | 13 | Maipo Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Ventisquero 2014 Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Maipo Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Ventisquero |
| 27818 | 27817 | France | The wine comes from vineyards surrounding a stylish 19th-century chateau. With its bright red-berry fruit, the wine is crisp and only lightly structured. It is a cru wine to drink soon to appreciate its fruitiness. | Château de Bellevue | 86 | | Beaujolais | Brouilly | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Jean Loron 2015 Château de Bellevue (Brouilly) | Gamay | Jean Loron |
| 27838 | 27837 | New Zealand | As Marlborough becomes increasingly planted-out and pricy, expect to see more wine from Waipara, a region along the South Island's eastern coast. This light-bodied Sauvignon Blanc is somewhat neutral, but does show some attractive lime zest and grapefruit shadings. Drink now. | | 86 | 16 | Waipara | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Vinterra 2015 Sauvignon Blanc (Waipara) | Sauvignon Blanc | Vinterra |
| 27839 | 27838 | Chile | Bright but basic plum, spice and leather aromas are uncomplicated. This feels grabby and rugged, with chewy tannins. Leafy red-fruit flavors offer a jammy side note, while this finishes with dry, scouring tannins. | Expedicion | 86 | 12 | Maule Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Finca Patagonia 2015 Expedicion Syrah (Maule Valley) | Syrah | Finca Patagonia |
| 27819 | 27818 | US | Sharp Concord grape ripeness meets with a touch of chile pepper and dark tobacco on the nose of this bottling. The palate is redolent with aromatic woods, from cedar to sandalwood, as well as blueberries and dried herbs, but it's a tad thin. | | 86 | 40 | California | Carmel Valley | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Joullian 2013 Merlot (Carmel Valley) | Merlot | Joullian |
| 27840 | 27839 | Italy | Made with 100% Sangiovese, this offers aromas of dark-skinned berry, exotic spice and French oak. The firm palate displays dried red cherry, tobacco and toasted oak but it doesn't have quite enough fruit richness to balance the evident wood sensations. | Ad Agio Riserva | 86 | 37 | Tuscany | Montecucco | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Basile 2011 Ad Agio Riserva (Montecucco) | Sangiovese | Basile |