| 39179 | 39178 | Italy | Aged leather, eucalyptus and a whiff of cellar floor lead the nose, while the linear, lean palate offers sour cherry, sage, espresso and star anise flavors. Grainy tannins and racy acidity give it an austere structure. | Santa Caterina | 88 | 29 | Tuscany | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Trerose 2013 Santa Caterina (Vino Nobile di Montepulciano) | Sangiovese | Trerose |
| 39180 | 39179 | US | It's rare to find Willamette Valley fruit (70%!) included in a Pinot Noir at this price. This well-made wine offers red-plum fruit, annotated with lemon, orange and tangerine. The impression is of substantial acidity, in a tasty young wine that punches through the palate with authority and verve. | | 88 | 18 | Oregon | Oregon | Oregon Other | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Jezebel 2015 Pinot Noir (Oregon) | Pinot Noir | Jezebel |
| 39151 | 39150 | US | Juicy red fruit that flirts in cherry and vanilla opens this complex, florally aromatic wine from the Rudd Vineyard on Mount Veeder. Thick, integrated tannins support a concentrated structure, marked by herb and cedar, finishing dry and lean. | | 88 | 60 | California | Mount Veeder | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Peter Paul Wines 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon (Mount Veeder) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Peter Paul Wines |
| 39152 | 39151 | US | Named after the traditional boat used on the Douro River, this dessert wine, made from 50% Tempranillo, 34% Touriga Nacional and 16% Tinta Cao, is a muddy brown-red color and shows aromas of concentrated raisin and turned earth. Pipe smoke, prunes, kirsch and caramel flavors combine for a very lasting finish, allowing this to function much like Scotch and work well with cigars. | Rabelo Pierce Ranch | 88 | 30 | California | San Antonio Valley | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Quinta Cruz 2008 Rabelo Pierce Ranch Port (San Antonio Valley) | Port | Quinta Cruz |
| 39153 | 39152 | US | Entirely stainless-steel fermented and aged, this wine offers a tremendously fair deal. Peach and apricot form the core of this light, subtle white that has a solid backbone of acidity and is finished in a taste of lemon verbena. | | 88 | 15 | California | Dry Creek Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Quivira 2014 Sauvignon Blanc (Dry Creek Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Quivira |
| 39154 | 39153 | South Africa | This pretty Cab Franc opens with vibrant notes of red cherry and blackberry that are infused with spicy notes of green pepper, fynbos and fresh minty herbs. Fine yet structured tannins feel green and woody, while flavors of plum and cherry skin unfold on the finish. Drink now–2018. | Dolomite | 88 | 20 | Stellenbosch | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Raats Family 2013 Dolomite Cabernet Franc (Stellenbosch) | Cabernet Franc | Raats Family |
| 39155 | 39154 | US | Concentrated red cherry, black tea leaf and a touch of minerality show on the nose of this blend of 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 14% Malbec, 12% Cabernet Franc and 7% Petit Verdot. A line of concentrated blackberry powers the palate, which also offers woody mint and rose-petal flavors. | Cellar Select | 88 | 30 | California | Santa Barbara County | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Rancho Sisquoc 2012 Cellar Select Meritage (Santa Barbara County) | Meritage | Rancho Sisquoc |
| 39156 | 39155 | Italy | Heady aromas of peach blossom and jasmine lead the way on this vibrant sparkler. The refreshing palate brings bright acidity and an invigorating perlage, with green apple and citrus notes. | Brut Millesimato | 88 | 16 | Veneto | Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Raphael Dal Bo 2014 Brut Millesimato (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore) | Glera | Raphael Dal Bo |
| 39157 | 39156 | Italy | Fragrant and foaming, this opens with delicate aromas of wisteria, hawthorn and orchard fruit. The luminous palate offers green apple, pear and candied lemon drop supported by racy acidity and small, vivacious bubbles. | Extra Dry Millesimato | 88 | 16 | Veneto | Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Raphael Dal Bo 2014 Extra Dry Millesimato (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore) | Glera | Raphael Dal Bo |
| 39158 | 39157 | US | Rich, thick and dense, this is a powerfully concentrated wine, blended with 4% Viognier in a Northern Rhône style. The grapes are grown in Oak Knoll from dry-farmed vines that yield very little. Black plum, tar and cooked meat combine for complexity atop the high alcohol. | Estate Grown and Bottled Unfiltered | 88 | 90 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Signorello 2012 Estate Grown and Bottled Unfiltered Syrah (Napa Valley) | Syrah | Signorello |
| 39159 | 39158 | US | Lemon-honey candy, chopped garden herbs, sliced spring onions and appealing aromas of cut tennis balls show on the nose of this wine from an extreme coastal vineyard near Cambria. Lively green flavors power the palate, with chive, dill, apple-skin bitterness and a detectable salinity. | Estate | 88 | 25 | California | San Luis Obispo | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Stolo 2014 Estate Sauvignon Blanc (San Luis Obispo) | Sauvignon Blanc | Stolo |
| 39160 | 39159 | Italy | Fragrant and refined, this opens with aromas of spring flowers and Bartlett pear. The luminous palate doles out green apple, white peach and citrus alongside bright acidity and a soft mousse. | | 88 | 19 | Veneto | Prosecco | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Tenuta Cà Bolani NV Prosecco | Glera | Tenuta Cà Bolani |
| 39161 | 39160 | Italy | Dried yellow flowers, chamomile, acacia and ripe pear aromas lead the nose. The firm palate delivers yellow apple, hazelnut and a mineral note alongside bright acidity and a refined perlage. | Rive di Collato | 88 | 18 | Veneto | Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Tenuta degli Ultimi 2013 Rive di Collato (Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore) | Sparkling Blend | Tenuta degli Ultimi |
| 39162 | 39161 | France | In this pale colored rosé, the palate is as light as the color. It is crisp and fresh while the dosage gives a soft, ripe strawberry flavor. The wine is in balance, with a touch of tannin from the Pinot Noir used to make the rosé. The bottle needs no aging. | Brut Rosé | 88 | | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Nicolas Maillart NV Brut Rosé (Champagne) | Champagne Blend | Nicolas Maillart |
| 39163 | 39162 | France | This attractive, finely textured wine has had five years cellar aging and is ready to drink. With ripe balance between apricot, pear and crisp citrus, this is a delicious, refreshing wine to drink now. | Alexandre Premier Cru Brut | 88 | 50 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Soutiran NV Alexandre Premier Cru Brut (Champagne) | Champagne Blend | Soutiran |
| 39164 | 39163 | US | All five Bordeaux grapes are in the blend, roughly 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Merlot dominating the flavors. The vines average 30+ years. Tart purple fruits are set against spicy barrel flavors. The wine, still quite young, should continue to improve with bottle age. It's balanced and pleasant, though it pulls up a bit short. | Old Vine | 88 | 35 | Oregon | Applegate Valley | Southern Oregon | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Troon 2012 Old Vine Meritage (Applegate Valley) | Meritage | Troon |
| 39165 | 39164 | US | A big, brawny version of the variety, this is tight and tannic, steeped in leather pouch, black pepper and garrigue. Swirl around in the bottle or glass before sipping, or pair it with braised, leathery meats. A core of acidity helps lift the finish. | | 88 | 36 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | V. Sattui 2012 Syrah (Napa Valley) | Syrah | V. Sattui |
| 39166 | 39165 | Italy | Aromas of chamomile flowers, pineapple and a whiff of bread crust lead the way. The bright palate offers ripe golden apple, toasted almond, light pastry cream and a hint of aromatic herbs alongside a soft mousse. | Opere Serenissima Metodo Classico | 88 | | Italy Other | Vino Spumante | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Villa Sandi 2012 Opere Serenissima Metodo Classico Sparkling (Vino Spumante) | Sparkling Blend | Villa Sandi |
| 39167 | 39166 | France | A refreshing, crisp wine from the owners of Château de Fuissé, this has delicious acidity along with lemon and yeast flavors. A tangy, mineral character brings out the elegant texture of the fruit. It is ready to drink. | Vincent Brut | 88 | 20 | Burgundy | Crémant de Bourgogne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Vincent NV Vincent Brut (Crémant de Bourgogne) | Chardonnay | Vincent |
| 39168 | 39167 | France | This wine is crisp, fruity and refreshingly textured. With white fruit flavors and tight acidity, it is on the dry side, with a softer aftertaste that brings in ripe pear flavors. Drink now. | Comte Audoin de Dampierre Cuvée des Ambassadeurs Brut | 88 | 70 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Comtes de Dampierre NV Comte Audoin de Dampierre Cuvée des Ambassadeurs Brut (Champagne) | Champagne Blend | Comtes de Dampierre |
| 39169 | 39168 | Portugal | This is a rich, full-bodied and generous wine. It has great red berry flavors that are supported by a light oak character and freshened with acidity. Although young, it is ready to drink. | | 88 | 14 | Tejo | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Fiuza 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon (Tejo) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Fiuza |
| 39170 | 39169 | Portugal | This wine is a rich, dense wine that is maturing well. It has solid spice, wood and black currant flavors that are packed into a firmly tannic structure. It is ready to drink now–2020. | Quadrus | 88 | 20 | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | CARM 2010 Quadrus Red (Douro) | Portuguese Red | CARM |
| 39171 | 39170 | France | This wine is ripe and fruity, with a soft texture. Made in the northern Burgundy region of Saint-Bris, it conveys an attractive cool feel, emphasizing apples, lemon and a fresh, crisp aftertaste. Drink now. | Paul Delane Brut Réserve | 88 | 23 | Burgundy | Crémant de Bourgogne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Bailly-Lapierre NV Paul Delane Brut Réserve (Crémant de Bourgogne) | Sparkling Blend | Bailly-Lapierre |
| 39172 | 39171 | Italy | Aromas of apple, delicate white flowers and a whiff of chopped herbs lead the way. The round palate offers creamed pear, yellow peach and candied lemon drop alongside firm acidity and a creamy mousse. | Belcanto Dry | 88 | 29 | Veneto | Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Bellussi NV Belcanto Dry (Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze) | Glera | Bellussi |
| 39173 | 39172 | US | Fleshy and floral, this is a delightfully light, dry and tropical wine, with primary characteristics of apple and lime. Refreshing, it'll serve well as a versatile companion on the table or as as worthy apéritif, finishing in grassy fig and pear. | Limited Release | 88 | 26 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Black Stallion 2014 Limited Release Pinot Grigio (Napa Valley) | Pinot Grigio | Black Stallion |
| 39174 | 39173 | Spain | Woodsy, briary aromas of leather, sagebrush and black cherry set up a firm, clampy palate. Flavors of vanilla, dill, raspberry and salt are honest and traditional for Rioja, while light oak and vanilla flavors along with scratchiness drive a crisp finish to conclusion. | Viña Zaco | 88 | 15 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bodegas Bilbainas 2012 Viña Zaco (Rioja) | Tempranillo | Bodegas Bilbainas |
| 39175 | 39174 | US | Grapefruit blossoms, scratched pink grapefruit skin and Granny Smith apples show on the delicate nose of this blend of 54% Sémillon, 43.5% Sauvignon Blanc and 2.5% Orange Muscat. It's light, bright and easy on the palate, with cut green apple and lime juice flavors, making it perfect to pair with plenty of lighter foods. | Gravitas | 88 | 16 | California | California | California Other | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Bonny Doon 2014 Gravitas White (California) | White Blend | Bonny Doon |
| 39176 | 39175 | Italy | Wisteria, peach blossom and a whiff of peach lead the nose. On the linear palate, bracing acidity frames apple, pear and dried thyme notes alongside vibrant, persistent bubbles. | Rive di Collalto Brut | 88 | 20 | Veneto | Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Borgoluce 2014 Rive di Collalto Brut (Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore) | Glera | Borgoluce |
| 39177 | 39176 | US | From Mount Veeder comes this blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Malbec, 7% Petit Verdot and 6% Cabernet Franc. Cherry and vanilla dominate atop a thickness of oak and soft, smoky tannins. Juicy on the finish, it may need more time to come around, the grapes 100% estate grown. | Henry's Keep Proprietary Red Wine | 88 | 98 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Brandlin 2012 Henry's Keep Proprietary Red Wine Red (Napa Valley) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Brandlin |
| 39178 | 39177 | US | This wine's light and refreshing nose cuts between orange-blossom ripeness, lime-juice sharpness, chalky minerality and a touch of milk fat. There is good energy on the palate, powered by tart green apple rinds and citrus zest. | | 88 | 19 | California | Santa Barbara County | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Fess Parker 2014 Chardonnay (Santa Barbara County) | Chardonnay | Fess Parker |