| 64441 | 64440 | US | From the producer's line of wines meant to showcase higher-elevation sites, this one is almost all varietal, with small percentages of Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Aged in both French and American oak, it impresses from the get-go, with intense notes of blackberry, black licorice and dark chocolate. It's dense yet balanced on the finish. | Jackson Estate | 90 | 30 | California | Alexander Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Kendall-Jackson 2012 Jackson Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Kendall-Jackson |
| 64442 | 64441 | France | Aromas of peach and freshly cut apple peel turn into rounder notes of ripe, yellow plum on the palate. Citrus freshness brightens and highlights the fruit that finishes dry. The citric linearity lingers and finishes with layered apple notes. | Trois Chateaux | 90 | 26 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Kuentz-Bas 2013 Trois Chateaux Riesling (Alsace) | Riesling | Kuentz-Bas |
| 64443 | 64442 | US | Crisp and appetizing lemon and grapefruit flavors do their job very well in this vivid, refreshing and medium-bodied wine. Its bright acidity makes the mouth water and will help it pair beautifully with a wide variety of foods. | | 90 | 20 | California | Lake County | | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Lake and Vine Cellars 2014 Sauvignon Blanc (Lake County) | Sauvignon Blanc | Lake and Vine Cellars |
| 64444 | 64443 | US | This 100% varietal wine is instantly compelling, ripe and juicy in all the right ways, a mix of black and red fruit with an herbal underbelly and hits of peppercorn. Chalky tannins and a dry finish complete the picture, while the high amount of alcohol distracts. Drink now and beware its potency. | Communication Block | 90 | 100 | California | Mount Veeder | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Lampyridae 2012 Communication Block Cabernet Sauvignon (Mount Veeder) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Lampyridae |
| 64445 | 64444 | US | Made by Jordan Fiorentini of Epoch in Paso Robles, this boutique bottling shows red apple flesh, yellow pears, salted lime skins and scratched lemon aromas. There is bright energy to the sip, with flavors of stony chalk and apples drizzled with pink lemonade. | Vogelzang Vineyard | 90 | 28 | California | Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Magna Mater 2014 Vogelzang Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc (Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara) | Sauvignon Blanc | Magna Mater |
| 64446 | 64445 | US | A young, 100% varietal and estate-farmed wine, this is a soft, thick and dusty gathering of chocolate and blackberry jam, filled in with wild game and leather. Robust and still tightly wound, it needs to open in the glass to unveil further complexities of texture and black pepper. | Paolo's Vineyard Estate Grown | 90 | 38 | California | Dry Creek Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Montemaggiore 2013 Paolo's Vineyard Estate Grown Syrah (Dry Creek Valley) | Syrah | Montemaggiore |
| 64447 | 64446 | Italy | This offers aromas of candied cherry, cake spice, charred earth, cured meat and a whiff of underbrush. On the rich palate, notes of vanilla and black pepper accent chocolate covered cherry, raspberry and raisin accompanied by velvety tannins. | Alfio Moricone Selection Capitel della Crosara | 90 | 52 | Veneto | Amarone della Valpolicella Classico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Montresor 2009 Alfio Moricone Selection Capitel della Crosara (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico) | Red Blend | Montresor |
| 64448 | 64447 | US | Despite its unoaked nature, this wine reveals elements of baked and dried fruit, and an unexpected voluptuousness of full-bodied richness. Pear, apple and lemon interplay on the palate, while tangy acidity provides a satisfying end note. | Unoaked | 90 | 20 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Pellegrini 2013 Unoaked Chardonnay (Russian River Valley) | Chardonnay | Pellegrini |
| 64449 | 64448 | US | One of the champions of the old Mission grape varietal, this winery continues to make strides in showcasing its potential in modern winemaking, This blend of 75% Mission, 15% Syrah, 5% Grenache, 4% Zinfandel and 1% Cinsault shows classic watermelon and bubblegum aromas on the nose, leading into a well-balanced palate of strawberry fruit, lime tang and a chalky minerality. | Willow Creek Farm Rose of | 90 | 16 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Proulx 2014 Willow Creek Farm Rose of Mission (Paso Robles) | Mission | Proulx |
| 64450 | 64449 | US | A quite dense and brooding nose of boysenberry jam, caramel whiskey and black plum opens this powerful bottling. The palate is also composed of dark, nearly syrupy fruit, with solid grip, bright acid, crushed herbs and a peppery spice holding it all together. | | 90 | 36 | California | Santa Lucia Highlands | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Mansfield-Dunne 2013 Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands) | Pinot Noir | Mansfield-Dunne |
| 64451 | 64450 | US | Cocoa, coffee, spice and dark fruit aromas are followed by smooth fruit flavors. The barrel influence is primary but this still brings plenty of enjoyment, with good balance and depth of flavor. | Spice Cabinet Vineyard | 90 | 28 | Washington | Horse Heaven Hills | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Mercer 2012 Spice Cabinet Vineyard Malbec (Horse Heaven Hills) | Malbec | Mercer |
| 64452 | 64451 | US | From century-old grapevines found on Santa Cruz Island, this bottling offers concentrated raspberry and a touch of strawberry, lifted by eucalyptus and lavender notes. The palate is enlivening, with tight cranberry fruit, elderflower and pencil-lead flavors. | Estate | 90 | 45 | California | Ballard Canyon | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Rusack 2013 Estate Zinfandel (Ballard Canyon) | Zinfandel | Rusack |
| 64453 | 64452 | US | Extended time in the bottle, as well as 18 months in French oak, lend gravitas and elegance to this Cabernet Sauvignon. Hints of maturity—whiffs of truffle and wet soil—lend delightful complexity to sweet-tart black currant and cherry flavors. The finish is bristling and bright, lingering long on a puckering cranberry tone. | | 90 | 60 | New York | North Fork of Long Island | Long Island | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Raphael 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (North Fork of Long Island) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Raphael |
| 64454 | 64453 | France | Bright, friendly and pure mandarin flavors make for a very appetizing, fruit-forward wine. The same friendly, sunny mandarin fruit fills the palate with its tension between citrus tartness and luscious sweet freshness. Bruised apple peel makes an attractive appearance on the lasting finish that concludes with lots of freshness. | Harth | 90 | 22 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Robert Karcher et Fils 2013 Harth Riesling (Alsace) | Riesling | Robert Karcher et Fils |
| 64455 | 64454 | France | The nose gives little away but the palate shows plump, rounded, ripe pear, edged with pleasantly phenolic bitterness. The balance is beautifully held. At the basis, something clean and poised leads beautifully to the dry finish. | Tradition | 90 | 22 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Sipp Mack 2013 Tradition Pinot Gris (Alsace) | Pinot Gris | Sipp Mack |
| 64456 | 64455 | US | Having spent time in both oak and stainless steel, this wine offers intense golden toast flavor and focused acidity, the fruit recalling grapefruit pith and melon. | | 88 | 29 | California | Dry Creek Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Webster Cellars 2016 Sauvignon Blanc (Dry Creek Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Webster Cellars |
| 64457 | 64456 | Germany | Ripe yellow apple and peach abound in this bold, big-bodied Pinot Gris. Yielding acidity and a plush, creamy mouthfeel augment its lusciousness, but a bristle of tannins lends structure to the finish. Enjoy while young. | Guntersblumer Steig-Terrassen Spätlese Trocken | 88 | 23 | Germany | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Weingut Frey 2015 Guntersblumer Steig-Terrassen Spätlese Trocken Pinot Gris (Germany) | Pinot Gris | Weingut Frey |
| 64458 | 64457 | France | Tart red berries like red currant and strawberry dominate the nose. They also play on the palate where frothy lively fizz foams and disperses the flavors across the light dry palate. This is vivacious and very refreshing. | Brut Rosé | 88 | 17 | Alsace | Crémant d'Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Willm NV Brut Rosé Sparkling (Crémant d'Alsace) | Sparkling Blend | Willm |
| 64459 | 64458 | Spain | Leathery, scratchy black-fruit aromas are striated and minty, with a note of oak. This Monastrell feels grabby, hefty and on the bold and bulky side. Jammy blackberry flavors come with minty green notes, while this tastes mildly grassy and feels a bit hot on the finish. | Elo | 88 | 36 | Levante | Yecla | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Alberto Orte 2012 Elo Monastrell (Yecla) | Monastrell | Alberto Orte |
| 64460 | 64459 | US | Soft red fruit adorns this light-bodied take on the variety. From the heart of the appellation, it has moderate acidity and a flavor profile characterized by rose petal, orange and cherry. | Winery Block | 88 | 42 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Balletto 2015 Winery Block Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) | Pinot Noir | Balletto |
| 64461 | 64460 | New Zealand | Orange peel, melon, and green aromas are muted by a sulphuric overtone. The palate offers balanced acidity and a grainy texture, finishing on spice and lemon peel tones. | Arona Certified Sustainable | 88 | 14 | Marlborough | | | | | Barker's Marque 2016 Arona Certified Sustainable Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough) | Sauvignon Blanc | Barker's Marque |
| 64462 | 64461 | France | As is often the case when a rosé has been made taking the color from the skins rather than the more usual addition of red wine, this perfumed Champagne is dark colored—very pink. The fruit of this dry wine gives a red-currant flavor, with lively acidity and a crisp, tang aftertaste. | Rosé de Saignée Premier Cru Brut | 88 | 54 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Bertrand-Delespierre NV Rosé de Saignée Premier Cru Brut (Champagne) | Champagne Blend | Bertrand-Delespierre |
| 64463 | 64462 | France | The merest hint of red currant plays on the subtle nose. The tender red-currant fruit is enhanced by the very lively frothy mousse that fizzes away on the palate. This is light, fruit-driven, refreshing and easy—ideal as an enlivening apéritif. | Brut Rosé | 88 | 21 | Alsace | Crémant d'Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Joseph Cattin NV Brut Rosé Sparkling (Crémant d'Alsace) | Sparkling Blend | Joseph Cattin |
| 64464 | 64463 | US | This Carmel Valley-based winery has modernized its label without losing its classic appeal. It's reserved on the nose at first, with tightly wound seared lemon peel, Gravenstein apple and marmalade aromas. Rounded lemon curd, browned butter and orange cream flavors show on the palate, with a strong honeysuckle element and a caramelized finish. | Highland Vineyard | 88 | 35 | California | Santa Lucia Highlands | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Joullian 2015 Highland Vineyard Chardonnay (Santa Lucia Highlands) | Chardonnay | Joullian |
| 64465 | 64464 | US | Forward with pretty raspberry and cherry fruit, this delightful, easy-drinking wine has a pleasantly earthy underpinning. It's young and tart, immediately enjoyable but can cellar through 2021. | The Grape Republic | 88 | 25 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Lachini 2014 The Grape Republic Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Noir | Lachini |
| 64466 | 64465 | France | Based in Epernay, this Champagne house specializes in bone-dry Champagnes. Like this bottling, they need some time before the acidity calms down. This has the potential to be delicious, crisp, and full of a bright mineral texture and citrus fruitiness. Drink from 2018. | Extra Brut Premier Cru | 88 | 45 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Lombard et Cie NV Extra Brut Premier Cru (Champagne) | Champagne Blend | Lombard et Cie |
| 64467 | 64466 | US | Fairly reserved on both the nose and palate, this bottling begins with roasted apple, peach and chalk scents. The palate offers lemon and grapefruit peel and Gravenstein apple flavors. | Lone Oak Vineyard | 88 | 40 | California | Santa Lucia Highlands | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Lucienne 2015 Lone Oak Vineyard Chardonnay (Santa Lucia Highlands) | Chardonnay | Lucienne |
| 64468 | 64467 | US | This is a bright, spicy bowl of red fruits, with penetrating flavors and buoyant acidity. It's clean and sharply etched, with a strong tannic base. Such a young wine should improve over the next couple of years; drink up by 2021. | Motley Rose Vineyard | 88 | 35 | Oregon | Eola-Amity Hills | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Martin Woods 2016 Motley Rose Vineyard Gamay (Eola-Amity Hills) | Gamay | Martin Woods |
| 64469 | 64468 | US | Slightly browned apples, crisp nectarine and salted white peach aromas show on the nose of this easy-to-like bottling from the Wagner family. Apple, peach and guava flavors arise on the palate, where they're lightly spiced with clove and nutmeg. A very approachable wine. | | 88 | 17 | California | Monterey County | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Old Cannery Row 2015 Chardonnay (Monterey County) | Chardonnay | Old Cannery Row |
| 64470 | 64469 | US | The age on this bottling is starting to show, so drink up. Slightly sour plum scents meld with rose petal, violet and dried blueberry notes on the nose. The palate is quite interesting, with dried strawberry, mocha and cappuccino flavors, culminating in a caramel-inflected finish. | Irick Vineyard | 88 | 35 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Opaque 2012 Irick Vineyard Malbec (Paso Robles) | Malbec | Opaque |