| 52561 | 52560 | US | American oak stands out on the nose, before this wine offers bright red raspberry, blackberry and an unexpected crispness. A follow-up of orange peel and clove confuses in pleasant ways, before the finish repeats the oak. Still young, this wine will benefit from airing. | | 87 | 26 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Ca' Momi 2013 Zinfandel (Napa Valley) | Zinfandel | Ca' Momi |
| 52562 | 52561 | Portugal | This big, bold and fruity wine highlights the juicy quality of ripe Castelão. The tannins are just there, forming the base for the ripe red fruits and warm structure. It could do with just a few more months, so drink from late 2015. | Eximius | 87 | | Lisboa | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Casa Santos Lima 2013 Eximius Red (Lisboa) | Portuguese Red | Casa Santos Lima |
| 52563 | 52562 | US | Dusty and jammy, this has layers of red cherry and blackberry that integrate well with the oak in this proprietary blend of 47% Malbec, 27% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Petit Verdot, 11% Syrah and 3% Carmenère. A bit heavy on the palate, it finishes thick and rich, reflective of very ripe fruit. | Estate | 87 | 70 | California | Chalk Hill | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Chalk Hill 2011 Estate Red (Chalk Hill) | Red Blend | Chalk Hill |
| 52564 | 52563 | Portugal | This big, bold wine blends local grapes with Cabernet Sauvignon and Touriga Nacional. It has red fruits and rounded tannins that are well integrated with the fruitiness. Full in the mouth and with delicious acidity, it is ready to drink. | Monte das Servas Escolha | 87 | 15 | Alentejano | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Herdade das Servas 2013 Monte das Servas Escolha Red (Alentejano) | Portuguese Red | Herdade das Servas |
| 52565 | 52564 | Portugal | Dry and stalky, this wine from the eastern Alentejo is structured and firm. It has ripe black fruit flavors along with acidity, both of them dominated by tannins from the fruit. The wine needs to age; drink from 2017. | Santos Jorge | 87 | 13 | Alentejo | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Herdade dos Machados 2013 Santos Jorge Red (Alentejo) | Portuguese Red | Herdade dos Machados |
| 52566 | 52565 | US | Peppery aromas of roast beef crust, strawberry-balsamic reduction and grape candy introduce this bottling, one of the winery's smaller batch offerings. The candied element is strong on the palate, with licorice and a spearmint character giving herbal lift. | Gesture | 87 | 30 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | J. Lohr 2012 Gesture Syrah (Paso Robles) | Syrah | J. Lohr |
| 52567 | 52566 | US | Tight and tannic, this majority Cab wine is distinguished by a thickness of black fruit and herbaceous back palate that gives it density, separated by bursts of vanilla and oak. Give it time to open and notes of mocha chocolate should also come through. | Vintner's Reserve | 87 | 24 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Kendall-Jackson 2012 Vintner's Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Kendall-Jackson |
| 52568 | 52567 | US | Ian Brand's stab at this grape shows a lot of black rock minerality and bloody meats on the nose, layered across blueberry syrup and sour cherry elements. The palate is much lighter than other takes on this varietal, showing menthol-laced flavors of blackberries and tobacco. | | 87 | 22 | California | Monterey County | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Le P'tit Paysan 2012 Petite Sirah (Monterey County) | Petite Sirah | Le P'tit Paysan |
| 52569 | 52568 | Italy | Made with 90% Schiava and 10% Lagrein, this approachable wine conveys subdued aromas of red berry and underbrush. The palate offers crushed strawberry, sour cherry plus hints of tangerine and almond. Soft tannins and bright acidity provide the framework. | Morit St. Magdalener Classico | 87 | 14 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Loacker 2013 Morit St. Magdalener Classico Red (Alto Adige) | Red Blend | Loacker |
| 52570 | 52569 | Chile | Herbal, brushy aromas of raspberry and plum include notes of leather, coffee and cedar. This Carignan is tannic, chunky and muscular, with lightly herbal, green-leaning flavors of plum and berry. A texturally sound finish holds onto the wine's mild green character. | Maucho Reserva | 87 | 13 | Maule Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Viña Casas Patronales 2011 Maucho Reserva Carignan (Maule Valley) | Carignan | Viña Casas Patronales |
| 52571 | 52570 | US | Tight and tannic, this 99% Cabernet Sauvignon also has 1% Petit Verdot, which provides a faint floral note to the bouquet that is otherwise punctured by ripe swirls of cherry, vanilla and coconut, themes that repeat on the palate. Hard to penetrate fully, the wine needs time to open in the glass to reveal its charms. | Little Sister | 87 | 65 | California | Diamond Mountain District | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Wallis Family Estate 2011 Little Sister Cabernet Sauvignon (Diamond Mountain District) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Wallis Family Estate |
| 52572 | 52571 | Germany | Whiffs of nuts, pollen and earth are savory on the nose, but the palate is full of pristine lemon and tangerine flavors. Zesty and refreshing, it has a touch of honey to soften the finish. | | 87 | 13 | Germany | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Louis Guntrum 2013 Riesling (Germany) | Riesling | Louis Guntrum |
| 52573 | 52572 | Italy | Aromas of strawberry, espresso, dried herb and toast lead the nose. The palate offers dried red berry, rhubarb, dill and coffee bean alongside smooth but rather fleeting tannins. Drink soon to capture the remaining fruit. | | 87 | 43 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Niedrist 2011 Pinot Nero (Alto Adige) | Pinot Nero | Niedrist |
| 52574 | 52573 | Italy | A 50-50 blend of Inzolia and Chardonnay, this has pleasant aromas of yellow flower and a whiff of tropical fruit. The fresh, simple palate shows white peach and citrus while bright acidity gives it a clean finish. | Bianca di Corte | 86 | 13 | Sicily & Sardinia | Sicilia | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Principe di Corleone 2015 Bianca di Corte White (Sicilia) | White Blend | Principe di Corleone |
| 52575 | 52574 | US | Sliced green pears, honeysuckle, jasmine, cut limes and a touch of apple-flavored bubblegum show on the nose of this bottling. The texture is nicely cut with steely grip, releasing flavors of sour apple, ripe nectarine and honeydew. | | 86 | 18 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Robert Hall 2015 Chardonnay (Paso Robles) | Chardonnay | Robert Hall |
| 52576 | 52575 | US | The aromas of this light-bodied wine are herbal and savory, while the flavors resemble melon and celery. It has a smooth style, with more of a ripe texture than a tart one. | | 86 | 16 | California | North Coast | North Coast | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | The Winery SF 2013 Sauvignon Blanc (North Coast) | Sauvignon Blanc | The Winery SF |
| 52577 | 52576 | US | Made in a cooler, lighter-bodied style, this wine appeals with cedar and wild strawberry, integrating the oak and letting the tannins mellow in the background. | Scherrer Vineyards | 86 | 29 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Greenwood Ridge 2014 Scherrer Vineyards Zinfandel (Sonoma County) | Zinfandel | Greenwood Ridge |
| 52578 | 52577 | US | Thin fruit flavors seem overtaken by the barrel flavors. The wine spent nine months in one third new French oak—not excessive by any means, but the fruit just isn't up to it at the moment. More bottle age may bring up the light apple into more substantial focus. | | 86 | 45 | Oregon | McMinnville | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Hyland 2014 Chardonnay (McMinnville) | Chardonnay | Hyland |
| 52579 | 52578 | Australia | You could do a lot worse at the U.S. Open than to sip a glass of this. Keeping it well-chilled will help rein in the broad, weighty notes of peach and melon and allow hints of peppery spice to emerge on the finish. Drink now. | Classic | 86 | 9 | Australia Other | South Eastern Australia | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Jacob's Creek 2015 Classic Chardonnay (South Eastern Australia) | Chardonnay | Jacob's Creek |
| 52580 | 52579 | Spain | Saucy aromas are more earthy and herbal than fruity and rich. This feels chunky, clunky and tannic, while flavors of blackened spices, herbal berry fruits and tomato sauce finish tannic but also low on acidity. | | 86 | 57 | Northern Spain | Ribera del Duero | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Valtravieso 2011 Ribera del Duero | Tinto Fino | Valtravieso |
| 52581 | 52580 | France | This fresh, crisp wine has a light salmon-pink color. It bursts with attractive red and citrus fruits to give a bright character plus tight acidity. Drink now. | Château Merlet | 86 | 10 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux Rosé | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Vignobles Bonhur 2015 Château Merlet Rosé (Bordeaux Rosé) | Rosé | Vignobles Bonhur |
| 52582 | 52581 | Germany | Fresh lemon and lime flavors are juxtaposed by dusty bramble and herb notes in this savory off-dry Riesling. Finishes briskly with a touch of green herb. Drink now through 2018. | | 86 | 12 | Mosel | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Carl Graff 2014 Riesling (Mosel) | Riesling | Carl Graff |
| 52583 | 52582 | France | Red plum and strawberry compote rise faintly from the glass. The palate is fruity but dilute, easy and clean. Drink soon and possibly chilled a little to accentuate the freshness. | Rodern | 86 | 26 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Cave de Ribeauvillé 2013 Rodern Pinot Noir (Alsace) | Pinot Noir | Cave de Ribeauvillé |
| 52584 | 52583 | Romania | Aromas of black plum, black cherry, green bramble and a touch of eucalyptus precede flavors of blackberry, raspberry and red plum. | Legendary Estate Series | 86 | 9 | Romania | | | Jeff Jenssen | @worldwineguys | Cramele Recas 2014 Legendary Estate Series Cabernet Sauvignon (Romania) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Cramele Recas |
| 52585 | 52584 | Romania | Pineapple, citrus blossom, and white peach aromas prepare your palate for tastes of green apple, lemon zest and apricots. The finish is crisp and acidic. | Legendary Estate Series | 86 | 9 | Romania | | | Jeff Jenssen | @worldwineguys | Cramele Recas 2014 Legendary Estate Series Pinot Grigio (Romania) | Pinot Grigio | Cramele Recas |
| 52586 | 52585 | Romania | Aromas of black berry and black cherry lead to flavors of cherry vanilla and red plum before a soft tannic finish. | Dreambird | 86 | 7 | Romania | | | Jeff Jenssen | @worldwineguys | Cramele Recas 2015 Dreambird Merlot (Romania) | Merlot | Cramele Recas |
| 52587 | 52586 | Chile | Orange rind, leather and black cherry aromas are a touch funky. This dark-colored Pinot is big in body and bulky. Black plum, tea and berry flavors are drawing on the finish. | Reserva | 86 | | Limarí Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Cucao 2015 Reserva Pinot Noir (Limarí Valley) | Pinot Noir | Cucao |
| 52588 | 52587 | France | A closed nose gives little away of the conifer and pine notes that seem to spice this wine. It has aromas of oak and some cinnamon but fruit never makes it to the fore. | Tradition | 86 | 19 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Domaine Fernand Engel 2014 Tradition Pinot Noir (Alsace) | Pinot Noir | Domaine Fernand Engel |
| 52589 | 52588 | US | Heavy smoke aromas mesh with red berries on the nose of this blend of 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot and 10% Petit Verdot. Smoked meat, blackberry fruit, the tang of anise and roasting herbs arise on the palate. | Reserve | 86 | 30 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Estancia 2013 Reserve Meritage (Paso Robles) | Meritage | Estancia |
| 52590 | 52589 | Italy | Yellow flower, hay and orchard fruit aromas lead the nose. The bright, straightforward palate provides lemon, lime zest and a hint of pineapple alongside fresh acidity. | Calebianche | 86 | 25 | Sicily & Sardinia | Erice | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Fazio 2015 Calebianche Catarratto (Erice) | Catarratto | Fazio |