| 53881 | 53880 | US | This wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (40%), Syrah (30%), Merlot (18%), and Cabernet Franc. Aromas of pencil lead, raspberries, flowers, baking spices and herbs are followed by palate-coating red and blue-fruit flavors. It displays a lovely sense of balance. | Pomatia | 90 | 21 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Helix by Reininger 2013 Pomatia Red (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Red Blend | Helix by Reininger |
| 53882 | 53881 | France | Old vines from the vineyard next to the winery produce a luscious full wine. With its pear, peach and ripe apple flavors, these 70-year-old vines show their richness and concentration. It is opulent, structured and packed with juicy acidity. Drink from 2017. | Vieilles Vignes de Sainte-Claire | 90 | 28 | Burgundy | Chablis | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Jean-Marc Brocard 2015 Vieilles Vignes de Sainte-Claire (Chablis) | Chardonnay | Jean-Marc Brocard |
| 53883 | 53882 | US | Deep blueberry and coffee notes meet with Christmas spices and gingerbread on the nose of this blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Syrah, two grapes that really want to go together. It's woody on the palate, with cedar spice and cigar-box touches giving depth to the blackberry-syrup flavor. Firm tannins keep it upright. | | 90 | 38 | California | Santa Clara County | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Left Bend 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah (Santa Clara County) | Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah | Left Bend |
| 53884 | 53883 | Moldova | This golden colored ice wine is made from Riesling and has aromas of honeydew melon, apple, peach and honeysuckle blossoms. In the mouth, there are flavors of apricot, cantaloupe and white peach with a nice level of acidity to balance the sweet finish. | Chateau d'Or Ice Wine | 90 | 23 | Moldova | | | Jeff Jenssen | @worldwineguys | Lion-Gri 2009 Chateau d'Or Ice Wine Riesling (Moldova) | Riesling | Lion-Gri |
| 53885 | 53884 | US | Caramelized oak and ripe apple provide rich texture and flavor that find ideal companionship in this wine's more rocky minerality and salty tang. Medium bodied, it's a food-friendly find, with ample structure and apple and pear flavor. | Ruxton Vineyard | 90 | 35 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Lost Canyon 2013 Ruxton Vineyard Chardonnay (Russian River Valley) | Chardonnay | Lost Canyon |
| 53886 | 53885 | US | Fresh boysenberry juice aromas meet with licorice, iron, smoke, cinnamon, rooibos tea and dried lilacs on the nose of this blend of 65% Barbera and 35% Sangiovese. It's soft on the sip and then quite tart, with blackberry fruit cut by tangy plum skins that are lifted by rustic tobacco and leather notes. | Montagna-Mare | 90 | 28 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Opolo 2012 Montagna-Mare Red (Paso Robles) | Red Blend | Opolo |
| 53887 | 53886 | US | This is a relatively affordable yet tip-top representation of white wine from this region. White peach, honeycomb, seared tangerine and melted butter show on the nose. The palate continues the ripeness, offering yellow melon, lemon curd, smoke, baked oranges, poached pear and a touch of walnut oil on the finish. | | 90 | 28 | California | Santa Lucia Highlands | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Pessagno 2014 Chardonnay (Santa Lucia Highlands) | Chardonnay | Pessagno |
| 53888 | 53887 | France | Ten months of wood aging has given this wine richness and fine spiciness. It is rich while still textured with minerality and tight citrus flavors. With its juicy acidity, the wine will age. Drink from 2018. | Clos des Hâtes | 90 | 30 | Burgundy | Santenay | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Philippe Jeannot 2015 Clos des Hâtes (Santenay) | Chardonnay | Philippe Jeannot |
| 53889 | 53888 | US | This bottling is boosted by 10% Grenache, 9% Petite Sirah, 5% Malbec and 1% Syrah. It shows fresh violets and lilacs on the nose along with sharp brown spice, pressed boysenberry and hot asphalt. Juicy blueberry and black plums hit the palate first, followed by elegant touches of thyme and bay leaf. | | 90 | | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Proulx 2014 Zinfandel (Paso Robles) | Zinfandel | Proulx |
| 53890 | 53889 | Portugal | Soft and smooth, this is a ripe and creamy wine. It has light acidity, pineapple and apricot flavors and a rounded aftertaste. Drink now. | Arinto-Fernão Pires | 85 | 15 | Tejo | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta do Casal Monteiro 2015 Arinto-Fernão Pires White (Tejo) | Portuguese White | Quinta do Casal Monteiro |
| 53891 | 53890 | South Africa | Soft hints of peach, verbena and peony grace the delicate nose of this lightweight white. Touches of green banana and pear flesh out the palate, while ample acidity keeps the mouthfeel fresh through the finish. Drink now. | | 85 | 15 | Simonsberg-Paarl | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Noble Hill 2015 Sauvignon Blanc (Simonsberg-Paarl) | Sauvignon Blanc | Noble Hill |
| 53892 | 53891 | US | A highly unusual blend of Burdin, a rare French hybrid, and Chambourcin grapes, this red wine offers delicate maraschino-cherry and berry flavors. It's a slightly fragile wine but whiffs of tobacco and garden soil lend complexity. The finish lingers on tart red fruit flavors and a hint of tannin. | River's Edge Casscles Vineyards | 85 | 25 | New York | New York | New York Other | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Hudson-Chatham 2014 River's Edge Casscles Vineyards Red (New York) | Red Blend | Hudson-Chatham |
| 53893 | 53892 | South Africa | A lovely flinty character graces the yellow apple, peach and orange cream aromas on the nose of this friendly wine. It's quite round and mouthfilling, with a prevailing smoky flavor on the palate that's reminiscent of baked apple with bacon crumble. Drink now. | | 85 | 10 | Robertson | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Robertson Winery 2015 Chardonnay (Robertson) | Chardonnay | Robertson Winery |
| 53894 | 53893 | Argentina | This Pinot Noir-heavy sparkler opens with aromas of briny citrus and bready yeast. The palate is fresh and low on weight, with a dominating flavor of pink grapefruit. Overall, this is basic but easy to drink. | Cruzat Brut Rosé Méthodo Tradicional | 85 | 15 | Mendoza Province | Valle de Uco | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Cruzat NV Cruzat Brut Rosé Méthodo Tradicional Sparkling (Valle de Uco) | Sparkling Blend | Cruzat |
| 53895 | 53894 | South Africa | This is soft and accessible now, with plush notes of baked apple, creamed pear and oaky spice on the attack. The medium-weight palate is broad in feel, begging for a bit more lift to the rich fruit and buttered toast flavors. Drink now. | Crocodile's Lair Kaaimansgat | 85 | 20 | Overberg | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Bouchard Finlayson 2014 Crocodile's Lair Kaaimansgat Chardonnay (Overberg) | Chardonnay | Bouchard Finlayson |
| 53896 | 53895 | France | Round and pillowy in feel, this is a simple wine, offering modest melon and pineapple fruit. Drink it over the next few months. | Nobles Rives | 85 | 13 | Rhône Valley | Collines Rhôdaniennes | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Cave de Tain 2015 Nobles Rives Marsanne (Collines Rhôdaniennes) | Marsanne | Cave de Tain |
| 53897 | 53896 | US | This dense, rich and ripe varietal Cabernet Sauvignon is aged in new French oak for 19 months. It shows smoked meat and bacon flavors that last into the finish. | Limited Release X Clones | 85 | 100 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Charles Krug 2013 Limited Release X Clones Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Charles Krug |
| 53898 | 53897 | Portugal | This is a soft, creamy wine with fruitiness and a yeasty edge. Made from Bical, Arinto and Maria Gomes, it's ready to drink. | Blanc de Blancs Bruto | 85 | 12 | Beira Atlantico | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Adega de Cantanhede NV Blanc de Blancs Bruto Sparkling (Beira Atlantico) | Portuguese Sparkling | Adega de Cantanhede |
| 53899 | 53898 | US | This widely available white is unfussy and medium bodied, with toasted oak and baked apple flavors, brightened by a squeeze of lemon. | Estate | 85 | 18 | California | Alexander Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Alexander Valley Vineyards 2015 Estate Chardonnay (Alexander Valley) | Chardonnay | Alexander Valley Vineyards |
| 53900 | 53899 | Portugal | A typical Douro blend of Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz and Tinta Barroca, this wine is all about bright, crisp fruit. Black and red currant flavors come with tight acidity and a juicy character. Tightly wound now, it needs a few more months to calm down. Drink from 2018. | Caldas | 85 | 14 | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Alves de Sousa 2014 Caldas Red (Douro) | Portuguese Red | Alves de Sousa |
| 53901 | 53900 | Israel | A clean nose of citrus paves the way for flavors of grapefruit and Sevilla orange. This wine is soft and pleasing on the palate, but it may be touch tart for some tastes. | Admon Vineyard | 85 | 30 | Galilee | | | Mike DeSimone | @worldwineguys | Carmel 2014 Admon Vineyard Chardonnay (Galilee) | Chardonnay | Carmel |
| 53902 | 53901 | France | This pale rosé blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot is fruity with crisp strawberry fruits and acidity. It has a soft perfumed aftertaste that makes it immediately attractive. Drink now. | Bélingard | 85 | 9 | Southwest France | Bergerac Rosé | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Bélingard 2015 Bélingard (Bergerac Rosé) | Rosé | Château Bélingard |
| 53903 | 53902 | France | This white wine is fruity and crisp with a deliciously refreshing herbal edge. Lemon and pink grapefruit are cut by some zingy acidity and finished with a bright aftertaste. Drink now. | | 85 | 9 | Southwest France | Côtes de Gascogne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine du Touja 2015 White (Côtes de Gascogne) | White Blend | Domaine du Touja |
| 53904 | 53903 | Portugal | This yeasty wine is bone-dry, mature and ready to drink, a toasty element having replaced any fruitiness. The aftertaste is crisp and bright. | Brut Nature Reserva Arinto | 85 | 28 | Tejo | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta da Lapa 2012 Brut Nature Reserva Arinto Sparkling (Tejo) | Portuguese Sparkling | Quinta da Lapa |
| 53905 | 53904 | US | Aromas of vanilla and wood spice lead to elegant, somewhat dried out and dilute fruit flavors, followed by a short finish. | Weldon's Wine | 85 | 27 | Washington | Red Mountain | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Schooler Nolan 2014 Weldon's Wine Cabernet Sauvignon (Red Mountain) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Schooler Nolan |
| 53906 | 53905 | Argentina | Raspy berry and plum aromas lead to a palate dominated by tartaric acid. That, in turn, leads to sharp berry and plum flavors backed by a bracing finish. | | 85 | 14 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | The Seeker 2015 Malbec (Mendoza) | Malbec | The Seeker |
| 53907 | 53906 | Italy | This informal white opens with whiffs of orchard fruit and citrus while the simple palate offers suggestions of pear and pineapple. A hint of bitter almond marks the rather lean abrupt finish. | Cà de' Rocchi | 85 | | Veneto | Soave | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Tinazzi 2015 Cà de' Rocchi (Soave) | Garganega | Tinazzi |
| 53908 | 53907 | France | A French version of a brand that is more familiar in Chile as Viña San Esteban, this wine has more stylistically to do with South America than southwest France. It is soft, juicy, rounded and with attractive ripe tannins. The wine is ready to drink. | Réserve | 85 | 9 | Southwest France | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Vino San Esteban 2015 Réserve Malbec | Malbec | Vino San Esteban |
| 53909 | 53908 | France | A blend of 30% Pinot Noir and 70% Gamay, this is a fruity wine with the softest tannins and red cherry flavor. Made to drink young, it's somewhat spoiled by a banana-like edge that comes from its vinification. | | 85 | 18 | Burgundy | Coteaux Bourguignons | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Joseph Drouhin 2015 Coteaux Bourguignons | Pinot Noir-Gamay | Joseph Drouhin |
| 53910 | 53909 | Italy | This simple white opens with aromas of honeysuckle and pear while the easygoing palate offers hints of nectarine and green apple. Fresh acidity gives it a brisk finish. Drink soon. | | 85 | 8 | Northeastern Italy | Delle Venezie | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Famiglia Cielo 2016 Pinot Grigio (Delle Venezie) | Pinot Grigio | Famiglia Cielo |