| 28861 | 28860 | US | This wine has tart acidity that jumps from the glass, a taste of wet stone and lemon zest that's persistent through the midpalate. Along the way, a hint of grass, gooseberry and peach fuzz ride the waves of textured crispness. | Estate Grown | 86 | 25 | California | Dry Creek Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Fritz 2015 Estate Grown Sauvignon Blanc (Dry Creek Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Fritz |
| 28862 | 28861 | US | Barrel aromas are at the fore, with notes of vanilla and wood spice along with herb. The palate brings tart cherry flavors that taper toward the finish. The variety seems to get lost. | | 86 | 28 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Helix by Reininger 2011 Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Merlot | Helix by Reininger |
| 28863 | 28862 | Portugal | This fruity wine is made to be drunk young. It has soft tannins, perfumed blackberry fruit and just enough acidity. Smoothly textured, it's a great barbecue-style of red. The wine is named after the vineyard rather than after the literal Portuguese meaning of “scantily dressed.” Drink now. | Pouca Roupa Tinto | 86 | 13 | Alentejano | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | J. Portugal Ramos 2015 Pouca Roupa Tinto Red (Alentejano) | Portuguese Red | J. Portugal Ramos |
| 28864 | 28863 | US | Sweet-seeming oak aromas and flavors mingle with ripe fruit notes in this full-bodied, soft-textured and well-priced wine. | Lot 10 | 86 | 11 | California | California | California Other | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Grayson 2015 Lot 10 Cabernet Sauvignon (California) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Grayson |
| 28865 | 28864 | Argentina | Minty oaky aromas include a strong whiff of clove and white gumdrop. A widegrabby chewy palate is a bit hot, while flavors of carob, mint and clove outweigh dark-fruit notes prior to a thick toasty heavily oaked finish. | Premium Selection | 86 | 17 | Other | Argentina | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Haarth 2012 Premium Selection Bonarda (Argentina) | Bonarda | Haarth |
| 28866 | 28865 | Italy | Violet, dark-skinned berry and chopped herb aromas lift out of the glass. The lean firm palate offers dried sour cherry and a hint of spice but not much fruit richness while bracing, drying tannins leave an astringent finish. | Spiano | 86 | 17 | Central Italy | Montepulciano d'Abruzzo | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Illuminati Dino 2015 Spiano (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo) | Montepulciano | Illuminati Dino |
| 28867 | 28866 | Italy | This sparkler from Piedmont opens with aromas of toasted oak, walnut and mature yellow apple that carry over to the palate along with a confectionery note. The flavors seem a bit tired so drink soon. | Metodo Classico | 86 | 30 | Piedmont | Roero | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Negro Lorenzo 2010 Metodo Classico (Roero) | Arneis | Negro Lorenzo |
| 28868 | 28867 | Spain | Plum and raspberry aromas are clean and fresh. This feels solid and tastes of bright yet medicinal plum and cherry. A balanced finish with bolstering acidity and reasonably good berry flavors makes this worth a go. | Arnegui | 86 | 11 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Pagos del Rey 2015 Arnegui (Rioja) | Tempranillo | Pagos del Rey |
| 28869 | 28868 | Italy | Plum, blue flower and chopped mint aromas lift out of the glass. The straightforward palate offers blackberry, dried sour cherry and a hint of anise. This is for informal, everyday occasions. Drink soon. | Organic | 86 | 14 | Central Italy | Montepulciano d'Abruzzo | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Casa Catelli 2015 Organic (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo) | Montepulciano | Casa Catelli |
| 28870 | 28869 | Argentina | Dry woody herbal berry aromas are leafy and a bit murky. This Cab Franc is fiercely tannic and drying, while oaky flavors of wood spice dominate generic berry fruit. Flavors of mint and pepper lead a rough and tannic finish. | Toko Vineyard | 86 | 30 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | ZaHa 2014 Toko Vineyard Cabernet Franc (Mendoza) | Cabernet Franc | ZaHa |
| 28871 | 28870 | US | A blend of Riesling, Muscat and Viognier, this wine offers aromas of white flowers, orange peel and citrus. It drinks off dry, with abundant mandarin flavors that linger. | Chicken Dinner | 87 | 16 | Idaho | | | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Huston 2014 Chicken Dinner White | White Blend | Huston |
| 28872 | 28871 | Italy | Aromas of dry underbrush, toast, oak and eucalyptus lead the nose. The palate is already quite evolved, offering dried red cherry, espresso and a hint of anise alongside close-grained tannins that dry out the rather abrupt finish. Drink sooner rather than later. | Riserva | 87 | 52 | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | La Collina dei Lecci 2010 Riserva (Brunello di Montalcino) | Sangiovese | La Collina dei Lecci |
| 28873 | 28872 | France | Masses of black cherries and blackberries ultimately come across as a bit simple, but satisfying. There's plenty of flavor in this medium-bodied red, and the fruit is fresh rather than confected, with a hint of cocoa on the finish. Drink now–2020. | Les Gélinottes | 87 | 15 | Rhône Valley | Ventoux | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Alain Jaume et Fils 2014 Les Gélinottes Syrah-Grenache (Ventoux) | Syrah-Grenache | Alain Jaume et Fils |
| 28874 | 28873 | US | Light aromas of herb, toasted grapenuts, peach and orange peel lead to off-dry stone-fruit flavors. It shows a touch of reduction but otherwise goes down easy. | | 87 | 16 | Idaho | | | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Laissez Faire 2015 Sauvignon Blanc-Chenin Blanc | Sauvignon Blanc-Chenin Blanc | Laissez Faire |
| 28875 | 28874 | US | Fresh lemon perfume juxtaposes delicate toast and spice notes on this briskly balanced yet full-bodied Chardonnay. It's not deeply penetrating, but crisp apple and pear flavors brighten the palate. The finish lingers on a silken vanilla tone. Drink now through 2021. | Reserve | 87 | 25 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Lamoreaux Landing 2014 Reserve Chardonnay (Finger Lakes) | Chardonnay | Lamoreaux Landing |
| 28876 | 28875 | Italy | Made with 60% Sangiovese, 30% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, this opens with delicate aromas of black-skinned fruit and a whiff of baking spice. The no-frills palate shows mature red plum, toast and a hint of bell pepper alongside rather astringent tannins. | | 87 | 33 | Tuscany | Toscana | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Madonna Nera 2013 Red (Toscana) | Red Blend | Madonna Nera |
| 28877 | 28876 | US | Ripe yellow apples and touches of banana and pineapple show on the nose of this bottling. It also has a restrained, steely frame to the aromas, along with some flint. Honeysuckle, jasmine and apple-blossom flavors show on the sip, which is quite floral, and also offers white peach and salt. | Therese Vineyards | 87 | 30 | California | Arroyo Seco | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Martin Ranch 2014 Therese Vineyards Viognier (Arroyo Seco) | Viognier | Martin Ranch |
| 28878 | 28877 | Chile | Aromas of orange peel and citrus pulp are oily but not oaky. This is chunky and seems to be starting to fade. Salty citrus flavors are mild, while controlled saltiness persists on the finish. Drink now. | Gran Reserva | 87 | 25 | Casablanca Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Morandé 2014 Gran Reserva Chardonnay (Casablanca Valley) | Chardonnay | Morandé |
| 28879 | 28878 | Italy | Made entirely with Merlot, this opens with aromas of black cherry and caramel that follow through to the dense palate along with a hint of cedar. Clenching tannins leave a mouth-puckering finish. | Casa Nocera | 87 | 62 | Tuscany | Toscana | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Pagani de Marchi 2012 Casa Nocera Merlot (Toscana) | Merlot | Pagani de Marchi |
| 28880 | 28879 | Italy | Made with 90% Sangiovese and 10% Ciliegiolo, this opens with blackberry and Mediterranean brush aromas. The easygoing palate delivers red cherry and clove alongside chewy tannins. Enjoy soon. | Sara | 87 | 12 | Tuscany | Toscana | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Perazzeta 2014 Sara Red (Toscana) | Red Blend | Perazzeta |
| 28881 | 28880 | Italy | Made entirely with Sangiovese, this opens with black plum and clove aromas that carry over to the palate together with notes of toast and smoke. Gripping tannins leave a mouth-drying finish. | Moro di Pava | 87 | 24 | Tuscany | Toscana | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Pieve de' Pitti 2011 Moro di Pava Sangiovese (Toscana) | Sangiovese | Pieve de' Pitti |
| 28882 | 28881 | Italy | Made entirely with Sangiovese, this hearty red opens with aromas of ripe berry and toasted oak. The dense solid palate delivers black cherry, French oak and white pepper alongside chewy tannins but the heat of evident alcohol dominates the finish. | Ameri | 87 | 27 | Tuscany | Toscana | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Podere San Cristoforo 2015 Ameri Sangiovese (Toscana) | Sangiovese | Podere San Cristoforo |
| 28883 | 28882 | Italy | Aromas recalling Mediterranean brush, fresh violet, moist soil and a toasted note lead the way. The straightforward palate offers juicy wild cherry, dried sage, espresso and a hint of anise alongside lithe tannins. Enjoy soon. | Mandorlaia Riserva | 87 | 34 | Tuscany | Morellino di Scansano | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Massi di Mandorlaia 2013 Mandorlaia Riserva (Morellino di Scansano) | Red Blend | Massi di Mandorlaia |
| 28884 | 28883 | Italy | Made entirely with Sangiovese, the nose reveals red berry and French oak aromas, while the palate offers unripe strawberry, clove and cedar. Rather astringent tannins leave a mouth-puckering finish. | Dicatum | 87 | 49 | Tuscany | Toscana | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Fattoria Montellori 2011 Dicatum Sangiovese (Toscana) | Sangiovese | Fattoria Montellori |
| 28885 | 28884 | France | Vines over 50-years-old give a concentrated cru wine. It is ripe with berry fruits topped by spice. Fruity and likely to develop quickly, it is an attractive wine to drink young from mid-2017. | Domaine du Pourpre | 87 | 27 | Beaujolais | Moulin-à-Vent | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Georges Duboeuf 2015 Domaine du Pourpre (Moulin-à-Vent) | Gamay | Georges Duboeuf |
| 28886 | 28885 | France | While it misses out on the firmer side of the Morgon cru, this is a robust ripe wine. It has attractive red-cherry fruit and juicy acidity. The structure will allow it to age for a few more months, so drink from late 2017. | Flower Label | 87 | 20 | Beaujolais | Morgon | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Georges Duboeuf 2015 Flower Label (Morgon) | Gamay | Georges Duboeuf |
| 28887 | 28886 | France | A structured cru wine, full of firm tannins. It is a bold ripe wine with black-cherry fruit, a hint of banana and juicy acidity. The wine comes from a single 30-acre vineyard. Drink from late 2017. | Flower Label | 87 | 20 | Beaujolais | Moulin-à-Vent | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Georges Duboeuf 2015 Flower Label (Moulin-à-Vent) | Gamay | Georges Duboeuf |
| 28888 | 28887 | New Zealand | This clean, crisp, medium-bodied Sauvignon Blanc boasts standard regional notes of tomato leaf and white grapefruit without going too far into the tropical-fruit spectrum. Drink now. | | 87 | 15 | Marlborough | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Giesen 2016 Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough) | Sauvignon Blanc | Giesen |
| 28889 | 28888 | US | Red cherry, ripe cranberry, clove, star anise, dried plum skins and slate converge on the fairly complex nose of this bottling, with a label that features a whimsical map of Santa Barbara County. Light cranberry fruit meets with bay leaf on the sip that offers decent grip. | The Fog Prince | 87 | 25 | California | Santa Barbara County | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Inconceivable 2015 The Fog Prince Pinot Noir (Santa Barbara County) | Pinot Noir | Inconceivable |
| 28890 | 28889 | US | The aromas of tilled soil, white pepper, lemon grass and citrus provide intrigue. The palate brings a big squeeze of dry tannins along with tart acids. | Reserve | 87 | 35 | Idaho | | | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Williamson Vineyard 2011 Reserve Petite Sirah | Petite Sirah | Williamson Vineyard |