| 35483 | 35482 | US | Lightly creamy in the mouth, tasting of wet stone and crushed apple, this young wine seems to gain weight as it runs through the palate. The scent and flavor of peanuts permeates the finish. Showing fine definition and length, it should continue to improve with an additional year or two of bottle age. | | 90 | 23 | Oregon | Dundee Hills | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | The Eyrie Vineyards 2015 Pinot Blanc (Dundee Hills) | Pinot Blanc | The Eyrie Vineyards |
| 35484 | 35483 | Argentina | Matias Riccitelli keeps the hits coming with this concentrated, extracted Malbec that looks like crude oil and smells like baked black fruits. Chunky, tannic and massive on the palate, this tastes of prune, black tea and licorice. A ripe medicinal finish with controlled heat is tannic and a bit tough to wade through. Drink through 2020. | República del Malbec Partida Limitada | 90 | 75 | Mendoza Province | Luján de Cuyo | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Matias Riccitelli 2014 República del Malbec Partida Limitada Malbec (Luján de Cuyo) | Malbec | Matias Riccitelli |
| 35485 | 35484 | US | This is a well-made blend of 53% Merlot, 24% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc, 6% Malbec and 2% Petit Verdot. It is among the producer's “curious blends,” created from estate properties in different styles. Here, firm, structured and present tannins dominate an otherwise concentrated and spicy mix of black licorice, clove and tobacco. | Frog Prince | 90 | 35 | California | Napa County | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Kuleto Estate 2013 Frog Prince Red (Napa County) | Red Blend | Kuleto Estate |
| 35486 | 35485 | Italy | Intense aromas of mature black cherry, licorice, leather and a balsamic note lead the nose and follow over to the palate along with cranberry and a note of pipe tobacco. Tightly packed, rather austere tannins provide firm support and need time to unwind. Drink after 2012. | San Pietro Riserva | 90 | 120 | Piedmont | Barolo | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Viberti 2010 San Pietro Riserva (Barolo) | Nebbiolo | Viberti |
| 35487 | 35486 | Spain | Heady raisiny aromas smell sweet, savory and a bit like animal fur. This is pinching and hot on the palate, which shouldn't surprise at 15.5% abv. Savory roasted blackberry and baking-spice flavors end with peppery heat and hard tannins. Drink this sizzling varietal Monastrell through 2023. | El Telar | 90 | 78 | Levante | Alicante | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Vinessens 2012 El Telar Monastrell (Alicante) | Monastrell | Vinessens |
| 35488 | 35487 | Australia | A fresh, fruity and fun rendering of Pinot Noir, this medium-bodied wine features lightly floral aromas, red cherry and raspberry fruit and a silky, mouthwatering finish. Drink now–2020. | | 90 | 17 | South Australia | Adelaide Hills | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Wakefield 2015 Pinot Noir (Adelaide Hills) | Pinot Noir | Wakefield |
| 35489 | 35488 | US | This expansive wine is generous on the palate in dusty tannin, currant, pencil and tobacco, more savory than sweet. Firm texture and structured acidity provide a classic edge to this 100% varietal wine that will do well at the table. | Benchland Series | 90 | 60 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | William Hill Estate 2013 Benchland Series Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | William Hill Estate |
| 35490 | 35489 | Germany | Hints of smoke, crushed mineral and pollen lend an earthen dimension to pristine white grapefruit and tangerine in this elegant off-dry Riesling. Juicy citrus flavors are satisfying and thirst quenching, accentuated by zesty acidity and a pleasant touch of astringency on the finish. Drink now through 2021. | Charta Kabinett | 90 | 35 | Rheingau | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Baron Knyphausen 2013 Charta Kabinett Riesling (Rheingau) | Riesling | Baron Knyphausen |
| 35461 | 35460 | Argentina | Oaky, smoky aromas are New World all the way. Heavily toasted and creamy on the palate, this hefty full-bodied Chardonnay tastes of wood resin, spiced apple and peach. Solid acidity keep this in line, while a lasting wave of toasty oak pushes the finish. | Bramare Marchiori Vineyard | 90 | 46 | Mendoza Province | Perdriel | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Viña Cobos 2015 Bramare Marchiori Vineyard Chardonnay (Perdriel) | Chardonnay | Viña Cobos |
| 35462 | 35461 | Germany | Fragrant notes of tangerine and yuzu peel abound on this citrusy dry Riesling. The palate is cutting and fresh, full of juicy white grapefruit and lime flavors. Light bodied yet satisfyingly thirst quenching, it finishes long with invigorating minerality. | Apollo Dry | 90 | 29 | Mosel | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Von Schleinitz 2015 Apollo Dry Riesling (Mosel) | Riesling | Von Schleinitz |
| 35463 | 35462 | Italy | Made with slightly overripe grapes, this has aromas of menthol, exotic spice and baked plum. The structured palate offers dried black cherry, clove, star anise and a tarry note alongside firm tannins and fresh acidity. | Sassella Ultimi Raggi | 90 | 105 | Lombardy | Valtellina Superiore | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Arpepe 2007 Sassella Ultimi Raggi (Valtellina Superiore) | Nebbiolo | Arpepe |
| 35464 | 35463 | US | From old-vine blocks planted in 1934, this vineyard-designate also contains 4% Carignane. Full bodied and richly concentrated, it has pillowy tannins, and aromas and flavors defined by mint, dill, black licorice and leather. Layers of deep, dark blackberry and black cherry give it a pleasing fruitiness as well. | Collins Vineyard | 90 | 36 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Artezin 2014 Collins Vineyard Zinfandel (Russian River Valley) | Zinfandel | Artezin |
| 35465 | 35464 | US | The variety is unmistakable, with notes of dried herb, dark cherry and espresso. The jammy fruit flavors are rich, with lightly grainy tannins and coffee notes on the finish. It shows a fine sense of balance. | Signature | 90 | 17 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Barnard Griffin 2014 Signature Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Barnard Griffin |
| 35466 | 35465 | US | Just one barrel was produced from the own-rooted vines planted almost 50 years ago. It's earthy and scented with a menthol/eucalyptus note, that carries on through. Cranberry flavor reflects the rather low alcohol, but there is no hint of unripeness or any vegetative character. | Chehalem Mountain Vineyard | 90 | 85 | Oregon | Chehalem Mountains | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Beacon Hill 2013 Chehalem Mountain Vineyard Pinot Noir (Chehalem Mountains) | Pinot Noir | Beacon Hill |
| 35467 | 35466 | France | The 45% Cabernet Sauvignon in this wine gives it structure and aging potential. It is a ripe wine that is also stylish with attractive acidity and plenty of black-currant fruitiness. The wine is developing well and it should be ready to drink from 2018. | La Sérénité des Grands Chênes | 90 | 30 | Bordeaux | Médoc | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Bernard Magrez 2012 La Sérénité des Grands Chênes (Médoc) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Bernard Magrez |
| 35468 | 35467 | US | This wine is a blend of Sangiovese (66%), Cabernet Sauvignon (20%) and Syrah. The aromas are brooding, with notes of earth, toast, red fruit and spice. The palate brings tart tangy cranberry flavors that linger on the finish. | Tuttorosso | 90 | 34 | Washington | Yakima Valley | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Brian Carter Cellars 2012 Tuttorosso Red (Yakima Valley) | Red Blend | Brian Carter Cellars |
| 35469 | 35468 | US | The nose of this wine combines this grape's best attributes: bright, crisp citrus redolent in grapefruit and Key lime, but with a tropical touch of guava and pineapple. The palate is broad and ripe but restrained enough, with plush mango and guava laid against a chalky backbone. | | 90 | 22 | California | Santa Ynez Valley | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Buttonwood 2015 Grenache Blanc (Santa Ynez Valley) | Grenache Blanc | Buttonwood |
| 35470 | 35469 | Italy | The nose is initially shy but a few swirls of the glass release scents of pressed rose, aromatic herb, woodland berry, kitchen spice and a whiff of tar. The tightly wound and structured palate offers dried red cherry, white pepper and anise carried by a vein of mineral. Assertive but polished tannins provide the framework. Drink 2018–2026. | I Porfidi | 90 | 52 | Piedmont | Bramaterra | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Tenute Sella 2009 I Porfidi (Bramaterra) | Red Blend | Tenute Sella |
| 35471 | 35470 | US | Made for broad release, this wine impresses for its rounded, approachable layers of dried herb and anise, the tannin and oak lightly applied. Blended with 10% Merlot, it finds a jolt of richness on the finish, a showcase for notions of chocolate, cherry and blackberry. | | 90 | 25 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Decoy 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Decoy |
| 35472 | 35471 | Germany | Initially demure notes of pressed apple and pear are amplified on the palate of this deeply fruity Gewürztraminer. Medium sweet in style, it's unctuously citrusy, but marked by exotic hints of tea leaf and potpourri. A lingering, slightly sugary note marks the finish. Drink now through 2020. | Auslese Sweet | 90 | 17 | Rheinhessen | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Desire 2015 Auslese Sweet Gewürztraminer (Rheinhessen) | Gewürztraminer | Desire |
| 35473 | 35472 | US | An honest-to-goodness traditional style of California wine, this smells like very ripe grapes and black pepper. Flavors are complex, a little earthy but well structured with sturdy tannins and echoing some of that ripe, raisiny fruit. The high-alcohol level suggests sipping it after dinner. | | 90 | 39 | California | Amador County | Sierra Foothills | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Domenico 2011 Primitivo (Amador County) | Primitivo | Domenico |
| 35474 | 35473 | Spain | Earthy aromas of dried plum, baking spices, chocolate and cassis are impressive. A crisp, snappy, almost tomatoey palate with lightly herbal flavors of tomato sauce, vanilla and spicy red plum make sense for a Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah blend. A steady finish offers no drastic detours. Drink through 2019. | Secua | 90 | 28 | Central Spain | Vino de la Tierra de Castilla | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Finca La Estacada 2011 Secua Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla) | Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah | Finca La Estacada |
| 35475 | 35474 | Spain | A malty earthy woody nose with berry, vanilla and tobacco aromas is complete and generous. This is a bit tough and acidic, but that bodes well for the future. Flavors of marzipan, vanilla, coconut, mocha, black plum and raisin finish with depth and length. Drink through 2023. | 14 Meses en Barrica | 90 | 22 | Northern Spain | Ribera del Duero | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Monteabellón 2013 14 Meses en Barrica (Ribera del Duero) | Tempranillo | Monteabellón |
| 35476 | 35475 | Australia | This is MLG's entry-level Shiraz, but it's no slouch. Plum and blackberry fruit, hints of black olive and espresso, decent weight and dusty tannins provide plenty of bang for the buck. Drink now–2020. | Billi Billi | 90 | 16 | Victoria | Victoria | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Mount Langi Ghiran 2013 Billi Billi Shiraz (Victoria) | Shiraz | Mount Langi Ghiran |
| 35477 | 35476 | US | It's rare to see a vineyard-designated bottle of Pinot Gris from the state. This one brings light aromas of apple and pear that are followed by dry fleshy fruit flavors. It hits all the right notes. | The Benches Vineyard | 90 | 14 | Washington | Horse Heaven Hills | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Nine Hats 2015 The Benches Vineyard Pinot Gris (Horse Heaven Hills) | Pinot Gris | Nine Hats |
| 35478 | 35477 | Spain | Yeasty, melony aromas come with a note of sourdough bread. This feels round, citric and tight, with lime, orange and bready flavors. A crisp citrusy finish exudes a sense of elegance along with freshness. | Brut Reserva | 90 | 22 | Catalonia | Cava | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Parxet 2014 Brut Reserva Sparkling (Cava) | Sparkling Blend | Parxet |
| 35479 | 35478 | Portugal | This wine is ripe and fruity, with solid tannins and juicy red-fruit flavors. Solid and concentrated, it is a dense wine that is still maturing. Drink from 2020. | | 90 | 26 | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta de São José 2014 Touriga Nacional (Douro) | Touriga Nacional | Quinta de São José |
| 35480 | 35479 | Portugal | This wine is fruity, with attractive supporting tannins and the concentration of old vines. Berry fruits are developing well, giving a wine that will be generous and full bodied. The aftertaste introduces layers of acidity. Drink from 2019. | Quinta Dona Mafalda Vinhas Velhas | 90 | 23 | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta do Castelinho 2014 Quinta Dona Mafalda Vinhas Velhas Red (Douro) | Portuguese Red | Quinta do Castelinho |
| 35481 | 35480 | Portugal | The second wine of this legendary Douro estate is rich and full bodied. It has dark tannins along with generous red-berry fruits and juicy acidity. It will develop into a full, while accessible wine. Drink from 2020. | Pombal do Vesuvio | 90 | 28 | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta do Vesuvio 2014 Pombal do Vesuvio Red (Douro) | Portuguese Red | Quinta do Vesuvio |
| 35482 | 35481 | US | Winemaker J. P. Valot, who is from Argentina, shows a confident touch with this grape. Mixed fruit flavors of red plum, golden raisin and fig bring a unique character to this well-balanced wine. Solid through the midpalate, it carries into a generous, lightly chocolaty finish. | | 90 | 26 | Oregon | Rogue Valley | Southern Oregon | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Silvan Ridge 2014 Malbec (Rogue Valley) | Malbec | Silvan Ridge |