| 53876 | 53875 | France | The strong herbal edge to this wine has more to do with its youth. Behind that lies rich apples and ripe pears cut deliciously with acidity. The wine is full and will benefit from more aging, so drink from 2017. | Terroir Silex | 90 | 27 | Loire Valley | Sancerre | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Gérard Fiou 2015 Terroir Silex (Sancerre) | Sauvignon Blanc | Domaine Gérard Fiou |
| 53877 | 53876 | France | Four parcels in the Clos du Roi Premier Cru go into this wine. It is structured and firm—a wine for aging. It has a strongly mineral character, concentrated tannins as well as black-cherry fruit and freshening acidity. Drink the wine from 2018. | Château de Chamirey Clos du Roi Premier Cru | 90 | 50 | Burgundy | Mercurey | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaines Devillard 2014 Château de Chamirey Clos du Roi Premier Cru (Mercurey) | Pinot Noir | Domaines Devillard |
| 53878 | 53877 | US | There's an alluring funk to the beginning of the nose on this bottling, with sour berries, carpaccio and dried fennel combining for a slightly barnyard twist. Dusy flavors of cinnamon and red rose mesh with olive, sage, thyme and spicy red fruit. | Upper Bench | 90 | 48 | California | Santa Lucia Highlands | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | E16 2014 Upper Bench Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands) | Pinot Noir | E16 |
| 53879 | 53878 | France | Like so many wines from the Pouilly Fumé appellation, this wine is very young at this stage. It shows pepper and only the beginnings of what will be intense white fruits, good acidity and rich texture. Drink from 2018. | Les Deux Cailloux | 90 | 27 | Loire Valley | Pouilly-Fumé | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Fournier Père et Fils 2015 Les Deux Cailloux (Pouilly-Fumé) | Sauvignon Blanc | Fournier Père et Fils |
| 53880 | 53879 | US | The aromas bring notes of blackberries and black cherries, along with vanilla grace notes. The palate is full bodied, with dark-fruit flavors that show a sense of grace. | Grand Klasse Reserve Lawrence Vineyards | 90 | 55 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Gård 2013 Grand Klasse Reserve Lawrence Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Gård |
| 53851 | 53850 | US | Minty and light, the fruit here does not seem to have obtained optimal ripeness, even for rosé. Scents and flavors suggest pine needle and wintergreen rather than any hint of berry or melon. | | 84 | 12 | Oregon | Oregon | Oregon Other | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Underwood 2014 Rosé (Oregon) | Rosé | Underwood |
| 53852 | 53851 | Spain | Aromas of white flowers and mild tropical fruits turn more gritty with time. In the mouth, this Viura is dilute but not empty. Flavors of Bartlett pear, lime and nectarine finish tangy and lean. | Blanco | 84 | 14 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Viña Eguía 2014 Blanco Viura (Rioja) | Viura | Viña Eguía |
| 53853 | 53852 | Chile | Brambly red fruit, bell pepper and spice tones settle on a chunky, jammy palate without much spine or structure. Berry and plum flavors come with a briny aftertaste, while the finish is herbal in character. | Vitral Reserva | 84 | 12 | Central Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Viña Maipo 2013 Vitral Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Central Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Viña Maipo |
| 53854 | 53853 | US | Drunken peach, green apple, gray slate and rounded butter notes hit the nose. There is a baking soda minerality on the palate, some sea salt and a tongue-tingling acidity. | | 84 | 15 | California | Edna Valley | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Fossil Point 2012 Chardonnay (Edna Valley) | Chardonnay | Fossil Point |
| 53855 | 53854 | US | A smoky, slightly rubbery aroma is off-putting at first, until the black pepper and dense fruit flavors kick in on the palate. This is light to medium bodied, yet packed tightly with astringent tannins. | Estate Grown Biodynamic | 84 | 20 | California | Redwood Valley | | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Frey 2013 Estate Grown Biodynamic Petite Sirah (Redwood Valley) | Petite Sirah | Frey |
| 53856 | 53855 | Spain | Briny, pickled aromas come with hints of citrus and flower blossom. This fast-aging Albariño is melony in feel, but it lacks the variety's patented kick and acidity. As a result, peach and apricot flavors are fleshy and chunky. | Columna | 84 | 17 | Galicia | Rías Baixas | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Compañia de Vinos del Atlántico 2013 Columna Albariño (Rías Baixas) | Albariño | Compañia de Vinos del Atlántico |
| 53857 | 53856 | US | Touches of menthol and pine flavors set this wine apart from the crowd, dominating the fruit flavors from the aroma to the finish. It is medium to full bodied, tastes a little earthy and smoky, and is relatively lean in texture. | Organic | 84 | 15 | California | Mendocino | | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Frey 2013 Organic Zinfandel (Mendocino) | Zinfandel | Frey |
| 53858 | 53857 | US | This is relatively light, with straightforward fruit aromas, flavors of pomegranate and strawberry, and a smooth, soft texture. | | 84 | 12 | California | California | California Other | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Gnarly Head 2013 Pinot Noir (California) | Pinot Noir | Gnarly Head |
| 53859 | 53858 | Portugal | With the lightest, freshest tingle on the tongue, this is an off-dry wine that is crisp and fresh, combining citrus with sweetness. It is light-bodied, bright and ready to drink. | Encostas do Lima | 84 | 10 | Vinho Verde | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Adega Cooperativa Ponte de Lima 2014 Encostas do Lima White (Vinho Verde) | Portuguese White | Adega Cooperativa Ponte de Lima |
| 53860 | 53859 | US | This wine is made from a collection of vineyards dotted along mountainous ridge lines and benchlands, most of these spots along the Mayacamas Mountains. Winemaker Randy Ullom captures a classic character of dried sage, cedar and pencil shavings here, supporting the savory with bright acidity and a strong presence of tannin. This wine could stand more time in the bottle before enjoying; its youthful grip doesn't go without notice. | | 90 | 38 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Jackson Estate 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Jackson Estate |
| 53861 | 53860 | US | Tempting aromas like fresh-baked bread and ripe figs lead to inviting lemon and pear flavors in this full-bodied and nicely layered wine. | | 90 | 22 | California | North Coast | North Coast | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | La Follette 2014 Chardonnay (North Coast) | Chardonnay | La Follette |
| 53862 | 53861 | US | Fresh citrus, apple and white-blossom notes are balanced neatly against layers of dusty mineral and earth in this nuanced Sauvignon Blanc. It's crisp and concentrated, rippling with tart pineapple and grapefruit flavors. On the palate, its silken texture expands and flows lavishly. It's a lovely wine already with a lingering lime-pith finish, but should hold well through at least 2022. | Lifeforce | 90 | 27 | New York | North Fork of Long Island | Long Island | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Macari 2014 Lifeforce Sauvignon Blanc (North Fork of Long Island) | Sauvignon Blanc | Macari |
| 53863 | 53862 | Israel | Deep ruby to the eye, this wine has a nose of fruits of the wood with a hint of roasted tomato. Tannins are surprisingly soft considering the depth of flavor, most notably black cherry, cranberry and smoke with touches of saddle leather. Velvety tannins cascade toward a finish that is equal parts bright and smoky. | Sauvage | 90 | 25 | Judean Hills | | | Mike DeSimone | @worldwineguys | Yaffo 2013 Sauvage Red (Judean Hills) | Red Blend | Yaffo |
| 53864 | 53863 | US | This full-bodied and extroverted wine has become one of Lodi's best-selling. It has an unusually deep color plus lavish aromas of ripe fruit, maple syrup, and milk chocolate. Rich, nearly sweet fruit flavors suggest boysenberry jam. | | 90 | 26 | California | Lodi | Central Valley | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Earthquake 2013 Zinfandel (Lodi) | Zinfandel | Earthquake |
| 53865 | 53864 | US | This inaugural wine is a mix of fruit from Wild Rose and Yellow Bird vineyards, both located in the up-and-coming Upper Mill Creek area of the valley. Aromas of vanilla, clove, baking spice and dark cherry lead a palate that equally mixes fruit and barrel. The tannins need some time to settle in. | | 90 | 48 | Washington | Walla Walla Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Aluvé 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon (Walla Walla Valley (WA)) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Aluvé |
| 53866 | 53865 | Italy | Big and bold, this opens with aromas of mature dark-skinned berry, exotic spice, leather and resin. The concentrated full-bodied palate delivers black cherry steeped in spirits, raspberry compote, vanilla and nutmeg framed in velvety tannins. There is just enough fresh acidity lifts the finish. | | 90 | 60 | Veneto | Amarone della Valpolicella Classico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Arduini 2013 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico | Red Blend | Arduini |
| 53867 | 53866 | US | Made in barrels that have acacia wood on the heads, this bottling initially shows aromatic lemongrass and cut-grass greenness before offering riper peach, pear and almond oil on the nose. It tightens up on the sip, where tart apple skins, green pear and light honeysuckle flavors arise. | True Acacia Head | 90 | 28 | California | Central Coast | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Brecon Estate 2015 True Acacia Head Albariño (Central Coast) | Albariño | Brecon Estate |
| 53868 | 53867 | US | Dark gold-copper in color, this older bottling imparts rich notes of hazelnut, graham cracker and Christmas cake, making for a decadent experience that pleases and doesn't overdo it on residual sugar. A petrol, diesel-like reductive note adds complexity and a touch of the floral. | Late Work Botrytised | 90 | 75 | California | Calistoga | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Work 2009 Late Work Botrytised Sauvignon Blanc (Calistoga) | Sauvignon Blanc | Work |
| 53869 | 53868 | France | Dominated by Vermentinu, this is a rich while crisp wine. With its fresh apple flavors and good acidity, it is deliciously perfumed, ripe and poised with a strong line in minerality. Drink from 2017. | YL Blanc | 90 | 28 | France Other | Ile de Beauté | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Yves Leccia 2015 YL Blanc White (Ile de Beauté) | White Blend | Yves Leccia |
| 53870 | 53869 | France | At the northern end of the Ladoix appellation, this small Premier Cru has produced a red-fruited wine shot through with acidity and spicy flavors. It is juicy, showing red cherries, raspberries bolstered with a layer of tannins. The wine is ready to drink, although it will age at least until 2023. | La Micaude Premier Cru | 90 | 50 | Burgundy | Ladoix | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Capitain-Gagnerot 2013 La Micaude Premier Cru (Ladoix) | Pinot Noir | Capitain-Gagnerot |
| 53871 | 53870 | Italy | Stewed prune, blue flower, Asian spice and a whiff of oak come together on this. The dense palate offers raisin, blackberry extract, tobacco, vanilla and licorice alongside firm fine-grained tannins. Drink 2017 through 2024. | Cinque Stelle | 90 | 75 | Veneto | Amarone della Valpolicella Classico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Castellani Michele & Figli 2012 Cinque Stelle (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico) | Red Blend | Castellani Michele & Figli |
| 53872 | 53871 | US | Black raspberry, blackberry, lavender and pepper show on the deeply purple nose of this blend of 67% Grenache and 33% Syrah. Dense black fruit shows first on the palate, followed by a zesty explosion of acidity, flowery spices and cola. | Las Arenas | 90 | 25 | California | Arroyo Seco | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Chesebro 2013 Las Arenas Red (Arroyo Seco) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Chesebro |
| 53873 | 53872 | France | This is one of three wines produced by the estate created by the late Anne-Claude Leflaive of Domaine Leflaive in Burgundy. This wine uses the very local Grolleau, grown biodynamically. Unusually this is a red wine (Grolleau is normally found in rosé). The wine is lightly stalky with red-currant fruit and intense acidity. It is light in texture but rich in complexity, and has some aging potential. Drink now, but better from 2018. | | 90 | 54 | Loire Valley | Val de Loire | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Clau de Nell 2014 Grolleau (Val de Loire) | Grolleau | Clau de Nell |
| 53874 | 53873 | Italy | Red berry, Mediterranean herb and a balsamic note of eucalyptus lead the nose on this polished red. The poised, balanced palate offers wild cherry, cranberry and a touch of exotic spice while smooth tannins and bright acidity provide a glossy framework. | | 90 | 42 | Tuscany | Rosso di Montalcino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Conti Costanti 2014 Rosso di Montalcino | Sangiovese | Conti Costanti |
| 53875 | 53874 | France | Unusually, this premier cru vineyard produces both red and white wines, both of which are made by this domaine. The wine is soft, rounded and with a ripe creamy character. It has plenty of crisp apple and rich pear flavors along with enough acidity to keep it bright and tangy. Drink from 2018. | Les Bousselots Premier Cru | 90 | 70 | Burgundy | Nuits-St.-Georges | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Chevillon-Chezeaux 2014 Les Bousselots Premier Cru (Nuits-St.-Georges) | Chardonnay | Domaine Chevillon-Chezeaux |