| 29821 | 29820 | US | This block selection really works, showing more muscle and meat on its bones than the excellent vineyard-designated bottling. Black fruits, cassis and clean earth are flecked with cinnamon. The wine has authority and power, yet retains a sculpted, fine-tuned precision. | Ridgecrest Vineyards Wind Ridge Block | 93 | 50 | Oregon | Ribbon Ridge | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Chehalem 2011 Ridgecrest Vineyards Wind Ridge Block Pinot Noir (Ribbon Ridge) | Pinot Noir | Chehalem |
| 29822 | 29821 | France | Disgorged only in 2012, this is an astonishingly fresh wine. Crisp apple skin flavors dominate with only a hint of toast to suggest age. It's a delicious, bright and fruity wine that's full and ripe on the palate. | Sensation | 93 | 69 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Vincent Couche 1997 Sensation (Champagne) | Champagne Blend | Vincent Couche |
| 29823 | 29822 | France | This is a seriously structured, impressive wine that comes from a parcel in the center of the Clos de Vougeot. It is firm and solid—a powerhouse of richness and density—with dark tannins, ripe black fruits and tight acidity. With this kind of structure, the wine certainly needs to age, so don't drink before 2017. | | 93 | 169 | Burgundy | Clos de Vougeot | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Henri de Villamont 2010 Clos de Vougeot | Pinot Noir | Henri de Villamont |
| 29824 | 29823 | France | Firmly tannic still, this wine is fully ripe, rich and structured. Considerably powerful, it's full of red fruits and dark plums cut with a fine line of acidity. Finishes fresh, with sweet tannins that linger. Drink this fine wine from 2017. | | 93 | 76 | Burgundy | Corton Les Renardes | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Henri de Villamont 2010 Corton Les Renardes | Pinot Noir | Henri de Villamont |
| 29825 | 29824 | France | While soft and opulent initially, this wine reveals a structured, mineral character on the palate. Ripe red cherry and black plum flavors pair well with firm, dry tannins and hints of wood aging. This is an elegant wine that needs aging. Don't drink before 2017. | Les Charmes Premier Cru | 93 | 140 | Burgundy | Chambolle-Musigny | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Jean-Claude Boisset 2011 Les Charmes Premier Cru (Chambolle-Musigny) | Pinot Noir | Jean-Claude Boisset |
| 29826 | 29825 | France | This is an opulent, rich wine that is full of black plums, powerful tannins and spice. Mourvèdre dominates the palate with its power and exotic aroma, but bright acidity guides a long finish. Still young, it needs several years to develop, so drink from 2016. | | 93 | 26 | Provence | Bandol | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | La Bastide Blanche 2010 Mourvèdre (Bandol) | Mourvèdre | La Bastide Blanche |
| 29827 | 29826 | US | This brand reliably produces varietally correct, down-the-middle wines, and this is no exception, starting with aromas of Anjou pear, underripe honeydew, tight white-flower buds and freshly cut key lime. The ripe stone-fruit flavors on the sip are cut by citrus and wet cement, offering all the elements to please many a Sauv Blanc fan. | | 88 | 12 | California | Santa Barbara County | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | SeaGlass 2016 Sauvignon Blanc (Santa Barbara County) | Sauvignon Blanc | SeaGlass |
| 29828 | 29827 | US | Light and lean on entry, this wine builds up steam and power as it develops in the glass, becoming a robust exploration of rhubarb and cranberry. The texture on the palate is velvety and moderately rich, dotted in sultry spice. | Roberts Road Vineyard | 88 | 48 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Sean Minor 2015 Roberts Road Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) | Pinot Noir | Sean Minor |
| 29829 | 29828 | France | Dominated by red-currant fruits, this is a soft wine with tannins in the background. It has a toasty edge from the wood aging while leaving most of the singing to the fruit. Drink from 2021. | Vieilles Vignes | 88 | 30 | Burgundy | Savigny-lès-Beaune | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Seguin-Manuel 2015 Vieilles Vignes (Savigny-lès-Beaune) | Pinot Noir | Seguin-Manuel |
| 29830 | 29829 | US | From a reliable, established winery in the Sierra region, this wine was made from Syrah Barbera, Zinfandel and Petite Sirah. Smoky, peppery aromas lead to ripe spicy fruit flavors and a firm but polished mouthfeel. The wine is moderately tannic and nicely dry. | | 88 | 14 | California | Amador County | Sierra Foothills | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Sobon Estate 2014 Red (Amador County) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Sobon Estate |
| 29831 | 29830 | US | Despite its moderate alcohol, this dry, full-bodied Pinot Gris feels quite plush and plump. Ripe white peach and apricot flavors are honeyed in tone, off set by fresh acidity and a slightly steely finish. | | 88 | 15 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Thirsty Owl Wine Company 2016 Pinot Gris (Finger Lakes) | Pinot Gris | Thirsty Owl Wine Company |
| 29832 | 29831 | US | Sweeter notes of honeysuckle and peach meet with dried lime peel on the nose of this widely available bottling by the Niven family. Rounded honeydew and key lime flavors ride a steely structure on the tongue, making for a solid weeknight sipper. | Paragon Vineyard | 88 | 18 | California | Edna Valley | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | True Myth 2015 Paragon Vineyard Chardonnay (Edna Valley) | Chardonnay | True Myth |
| 29833 | 29832 | Chile | Bell pepper and citrus aromas control the nose on this racy wine that clocks in at only 12% abv. An alert, tangy palate matches the nose, while this tastes of lemon-lime, tart green apple and sea brine. A lean, high-acid finish stops short of tasting green. | | 88 | | Bío Bío Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Veranda 2016 Sauvignon Blanc (Bío Bío Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Veranda |
| 29834 | 29833 | France | A cherry-flavored wine, this is all fruit with a bright layer of acidity and hint of tannins. Juicy and full of freshness, it needs a few months; drink from 2018. | Belairissime Domaine des Ailes | 88 | 19 | Beaujolais | Moulin-à-Vent | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Vignerons de Bel Air 2016 Belairissime Domaine des Ailes (Moulin-à-Vent) | Gamay | Vignerons de Bel Air |
| 29835 | 29834 | Spain | Full, round aromas of berry fruits are oaky and appealing. In the mouth, this wine is ultradry, tannic and raw. Flavors of blackberry, plum and coffee finish hard and abrasive due to scraping tannins. | Reserva | 88 | 26 | Northern Spain | Ribera del Duero | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Viña Mayor 2012 Reserva (Ribera del Duero) | Tempranillo | Viña Mayor |
| 29836 | 29835 | Spain | Ripe aromas of baked berry and plum offer a window into this slightly jumpy, acidic Tempranillo. Roasted, blackened berry flavors show the “roble,” meaning this is a bit oaky. On the finish, this is short but solid and fruity. | Tinto Roble | 88 | 18 | Northern Spain | Ribera del Duero | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Viña Mayor 2015 Tinto Roble (Ribera del Duero) | Tempranillo | Viña Mayor |
| 29837 | 29836 | Chile | This Colchagua Petit Verdot, something you don't see much of, is huge and saturated. Woody, spicy aromas include scents of chocolate but also pinched rubber and olive. Black-fruit flavors are herbal and give way to char, toast and chocolate notes, while heavy tannins take over on the finish. | Reserva Especial | 88 | 133 | Colchagua Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Viña Santa Cruz 2012 Reserva Especial Petit Verdot (Colchagua Valley) | Petit Verdot | Viña Santa Cruz |
| 29838 | 29837 | US | Vanilla, baking spice, herb, plum and cherry aromas are followed by supersmooth, creamy feeling plum and barrel flavors in this Cabernet. Caramel and vanilla notes linger on the finish, and while the oak influence is heavy, it largely works. | | 88 | 13 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Waterbrook 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Waterbrook |
| 29839 | 29838 | France | This ripe, smoothly textured wine is rich with apricot and white-peach fruits. Light wood flavors add spice and fill out the texture. With its generous weight, the wine is going to be full and ripe from 2018. | Les Charmes | 88 | | Burgundy | Mâcon-Lugny | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Albert Bichot 2016 Les Charmes (Mâcon-Lugny) | Chardonnay | Albert Bichot |
| 29840 | 29839 | US | This is a smooth-textured and well-balanced wine. It smells a little smoky, but tastes moderately crisp and tannic, with ripe fruit favors to balance out the tartness. | Painted Fields | 88 | 20 | California | Amador County | Sierra Foothills | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Andis 2014 Painted Fields Red (Amador County) | Red Blend | Andis |
| 29841 | 29840 | US | Light herb, green olive and earth aromas are followed by broad cranberry, cherry and orange peel flavors in this wine. It doesn't quite stand up on its own but should fit well at the dinner table. | Wildebeast | 88 | 24 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Beast 2014 Wildebeast Red (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Red Blend | Beast |
| 29842 | 29841 | US | While delicately concentrated, this dry, full-bodied Pinot Gris offers shades of pristine apricot and peach flavors. Fresh lemon-lime and grapefruit acidity brightens the midpalate and lingers elegantly on the finish. | Sawmill Creek Vineyards | 88 | 17 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Billsboro 2016 Sawmill Creek Vineyards Pinot Gris (Finger Lakes) | Pinot Gris | Billsboro |
| 29843 | 29842 | Spain | White-fruit aromas are without frills. Like the nose, this wine feels fresh and clean. Flavors of white peach and slightly underripe honeydew are mild and don't force anything on a pleasant finish. | Brut Nature | 88 | 15 | Catalonia | Cava | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Biutiful NV Brut Nature Sparkling (Cava) | Sparkling Blend | Biutiful |
| 29844 | 29843 | US | This clean if somewhat simple bottling starts with an extremely light and delicate nose of red cherry, rust, sagebrush, thyme and anise. The texture is light on the sip but the tannins prove somewhat grippy, with flavors of pomegranate and cracked pepper. | Barn Block Reserve | 88 | 60 | California | Santa Cruz Mountains | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Black Ridge 2014 Barn Block Reserve Pinot Noir (Santa Cruz Mountains) | Pinot Noir | Black Ridge |
| 29845 | 29844 | US | Light dried orange peel, herb and candlewax aromas lead to broad, medium-bodied fruit flavors in this white. It's enjoyable despite the muted aromatic expression. | Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc-Muscadelle | 88 | 25 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Buty 2015 Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc-Muscadelle White (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Bordeaux-style White Blend | Buty |
| 29846 | 29845 | Italy | This has subdued aromas of baking spice and black-skinned fruit. The smooth, rounded palate delivers clove, black cherry and licorice flavors alongside polished tannins. It's already rather evolved so drink soon. | Barrique | 88 | 32 | Piedmont | Barbera d'Asti Superiore | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Ca' de Lion Ghione 2010 Barrique (Barbera d'Asti Superiore) | Barbera | Ca' de Lion Ghione |
| 29847 | 29846 | Italy | Dark spice, camphor, menthol and crushed herb aromas take center stage in this wine. The palate offers dried black cherry, mocha and licorice flavors alongside assertive, close-grained tannins. A hint of candied orange zest signals the close. | Autinbej | 88 | 37 | Piedmont | Barbaresco | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Ca' del Baio 2014 Autinbej (Barbaresco) | Nebbiolo | Ca' del Baio |
| 29848 | 29847 | Italy | This leads with violet, black-skinned berry and baking spice aromas while red cherry, raspberry and white pepper flavors mark the savory palate. Smooth tannins and bracing acidity provide balance. Enjoy through 2020. | | 88 | 17 | Piedmont | Barbera d'Alba | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Marchesi di Barolo 2016 Barbera d'Alba | Barbera | Marchesi di Barolo |
| 29849 | 29848 | Spain | Floral aromas mixed with citrus notes are appealing. This wine feels round but solidified by bright core acidity. Ripe flavors include pineapple, mango and peach. On the finish, lime and tropical notes are good but short. | | 88 | 15 | Northern Spain | Rueda | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Martín Berdugo 2016 Verdejo (Rueda) | Verdejo | Martín Berdugo |
| 29850 | 29849 | US | Spice, vanilla and oak abound in this barrel-aged Chardonnay, but it's a neatly balanced wine with crisp-tart apple and pear flavors. Brisk acidity off sets a palate that's rich and substantial in texture. | Reserve North Ridge Vineyard | 88 | 39 | New York | North Fork of Long Island | Long Island | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | McCall 2014 Reserve North Ridge Vineyard Chardonnay (North Fork of Long Island) | Chardonnay | McCall |