| 40111 | 40110 | New Zealand | This Pinot takes a few minutes to open up, yet when it does it smells like dusting polish and Dr. Pepper. The palate is more subtle with a good lick of acidity and chewy tannins finishing on dark cherry fruit. It's not the most typical example of this region or grape variety, but it has its charms nonetheless. | Small Parcels Rise & Shine | 87 | 33 | Central Otago | | | | | Kim Crawford 2015 Small Parcels Rise & Shine Pinot Noir (Central Otago) | Pinot Noir | Kim Crawford |
| 40112 | 40111 | US | Nutty, with a note of baked lemon, this affordable, approachable wine is robust in tropical ripeness yet retains enough acidity to remain fresh and fruity throughout. | | 87 | 13 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Kirkland Signature 2015 Chardonnay (Russian River Valley) | Chardonnay | Kirkland Signature |
| 40113 | 40112 | Germany | Juicy, sun-kissed citrus and stone fruit flavors are straightforward yet concentrated here. Medium-sweet and delicately framed, it's a forward, fruity wine balanced by ample lemon and tangerine acidity. Drink now. | | 87 | 12 | Mosel | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Leonard Kreusch 2016 Riesling (Mosel) | Riesling | Leonard Kreusch |
| 40114 | 40113 | Argentina | Funky green aromas ride high atop stewed plum, cardamom and coffee grounds. This wine feels saturated and jammy, as if it were spreadable. Herbal berry and juniper flavors are borderline weedy, and it tastes green on the finish. | | 87 | 25 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Achaval-Ferrer 2015 Malbec (Mendoza) | Malbec | Achaval-Ferrer |
| 40115 | 40114 | Italy | Scents of yellow stone fruit and white spring flower mingle in the glass. The vibrant palate offers crisp apple, yellow peach and citrus drop framed in firm acidity and a lively perlage. | Dry | 87 | 17 | Veneto | Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Astoria NV Dry (Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore) | Glera | Astoria |
| 40116 | 40115 | New Zealand | Characteristic lime-leaf and lemon notes marry with blossoms and grass. The palate, however, is less focused, starting bright, tapering to flatness in the middle, and finishing on the richer side. | Province | 87 | 23 | Marlborough | | | | | Astrolabe 2016 Province Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough) | Sauvignon Blanc | Astrolabe |
| 40117 | 40116 | US | This powerful blend of Petite Sirah, Petit Verdot, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc is smoky with oak and thickly concentrated on the palate, with sweet blueberry fruit and dark chocolate flavors. Round and rich, it has moderate acidity. | Premium | 87 | 45 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Triumph 2015 Premium Red (Sonoma County) | Red Blend | Triumph |
| 40118 | 40117 | US | This fairly limited production, single-vineyard effort was barrel fermented, and shows aromatic notes of popcorn, toast and grassy citrus. The fruit mixes oranges and apples, and the wine has a nice balance with ample acidity. | Bieze Vineyard | 87 | 40 | Oregon | Eola-Amity Hills | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Van Duzer 2015 Bieze Vineyard Chardonnay (Eola-Amity Hills) | Chardonnay | Van Duzer |
| 40119 | 40118 | US | This is lively and tart, suggesting citrus rind, grapefruit and juniper berries. There's a snap to the acidity and some bitterness in the finishing flavors. | | 87 | 18 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Van Duzer 2016 Pinot Gris (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Gris | Van Duzer |
| 40120 | 40119 | US | Concentrated cassis and black plum aromas meet pepper, tar and pressed violet notes on the nose of this bottling. The well-structured palate is fresh and floral, with peppery spice, tart blackberry flavors and sticky tannins, but is very reserved at this stage of its life. | Estate Vineyards | 87 | 55 | California | Santa Maria Valley | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Grevino 2014 Estate Vineyards Syrah (Santa Maria Valley) | Syrah | Grevino |
| 40121 | 40120 | France | This is a fat style of rosé, bringing out ripe strawberries and diminishing the acidity. That makes it attractive as an apéritif style. It is fruity and soft with a smooth aftertaste. | Collection Rosé Brut | 87 | 46 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Gyéjacquot Frères NV Collection Rosé Brut (Champagne) | Champagne Blend | Gyéjacquot Frères |
| 40122 | 40121 | France | Sliced apple aromas and crisp pear and citrus flavors are the hallmarks of this attractive, balanced wine. It is a perfumed wine, floral and with a streak of tight acidity as a contrast. Drink now. | Brut | 87 | 35 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Jacques Bardelot NV Brut (Champagne) | Champagne Blend | Jacques Bardelot |
| 40123 | 40122 | US | Aromas bring notes of beeswax, lees and lemon. The palate is medium bodied and creamy in feel, backed by zippy acidity. The variety isn't entirely distinct but, despite this, it delivers appeal. | | 87 | 25 | Washington | Walla Walla Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Bontzu 2016 Pinot Gris (Walla Walla Valley (WA)) | Pinot Gris | Bontzu |
| 40124 | 40123 | US | Aromas of spice, macerated cherry, vanilla and blackberry lead to jammy, sweet-seeming fruit flavors. It provides easy-drinking appeal, with grainy tannins backing it all up. | Limited Edition The Benches Vineyard | 87 | 42 | Washington | Horse Heaven Hills | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Canoe Ridge 2014 Limited Edition The Benches Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Horse Heaven Hills) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Canoe Ridge |
| 40125 | 40124 | Italy | Honeysuckle and exotic fruit aromas leap from the glass while the somewhat sweet palate offers banana, white peach and a confectionery note of candied lemon slice. It's easygoing, with a frothy mousse. | Dry | 87 | 17 | Veneto | Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Col Vetoraz 2016 Dry (Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore) | Glera | Col Vetoraz |
| 40126 | 40125 | US | Aromas of plum, stewed cherry, milk chocolate and vanilla are accented by notes of smoke. Fruit and barrel flavors intertwine on the palate, with fruit winning out on the finish that narrows a bit. | H3 | 87 | 15 | Washington | Horse Heaven Hills | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Columbia Crest 2015 H3 Cabernet Sauvignon (Horse Heaven Hills) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Columbia Crest |
| 40127 | 40126 | US | Aromas seem a bit locked up, with notes of plum, herb and cedar. The raspberry flavors similarly seem bunched up, with lightly dry tannins providing support. Vanilla flavors linger on the finish. The variety gets a bit lost. | Estate Grown | 87 | 18 | Washington | Wahluke Slope | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Desert Wind 2015 Estate Grown Merlot (Wahluke Slope) | Merlot | Desert Wind |
| 40128 | 40127 | France | This soft wine is gentle, rounded and immediately accessible. Its lightly crisp acidity shows in the lemon fruitiness and in a zingy texture. The wine is ready to drink. | Sur Lie | 87 | 15 | Loire Valley | Muscadet Côtes de Grandlieu | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine du Haut Bourg 2016 Sur Lie (Muscadet Côtes de Grandlieu) | Melon | Domaine du Haut Bourg |
| 40129 | 40128 | Italy | Aromas of yellow apple and a yeasty whiff of bread crust lead the nose on this lightly sparkling, bottle-fermented wine. The aromas carry over to the crisp straightforward palate along with lime, a hint of almond and racy acidity. | Col Fondo | 87 | 14 | Veneto | Prosecco Treviso | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Drusian NV Col Fondo (Prosecco Treviso) | Glera | Drusian |
| 40130 | 40129 | France | A blend that aromatically is dominated by herbal Sauvignon Blanc, this is a crisp wine that is fruity, easy and accessible. Its acidity and citrus flavors are bright, lively and ready to drink. | La Fruitière Vignes Blaches | 87 | 15 | Loire Valley | Val de Loire | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Lieubeau 2016 La Fruitière Vignes Blaches White (Val de Loire) | White Blend | Lieubeau |
| 40131 | 40130 | Italy | Pretty scents of white spring flower and orchard fruit rise from the glass. The off-dry refreshing palate offers sweet white peach and candied citrus peel alongside bright acidity and a soft mousse. | Extra Dry | 87 | 15 | Veneto | Prosecco Treviso | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Masottina NV Extra Dry (Prosecco Treviso) | Glera | Masottina |
| 40132 | 40131 | US | This wine starts off with a broad blend of berries and cherries, and well-integrated, smooth tannins. But in the finish and aftertaste, a chemical bitterness emerges and persists. | Victoria Estate | 87 | 65 | Oregon | Chehalem Mountains | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Colene Clemens 2014 Victoria Estate Pinot Noir (Chehalem Mountains) | Pinot Noir | Colene Clemens |
| 40133 | 40132 | Italy | Aromas of fragrant spring flower, white peach and a whiff of banana take center stage. Reflecting the nose, the bright palate offers golden apple and hint of candied citrus drop alongside fresh acidity. | Brut | 87 | 24 | Veneto | Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | De Stefani 2016 Brut (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore) | Glera | De Stefani |
| 40134 | 40133 | Argentina | Saline-based aromas suggest sea shells, accompanied by notes of vanilla and stone fruits. This wine has a lively yet full palate that fits the Tupungato style. A layer of oak flavor sits atop pineapple, melon and peach notes. It's woody and tastes of honeyed tropical fruits on the finish. | Reserve Made With Organic Grapes | 87 | 18 | Mendoza Province | Tupungato | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Domaine Bousquet 2016 Reserve Made With Organic Grapes Chardonnay (Tupungato) | Chardonnay | Domaine Bousquet |
| 40135 | 40134 | US | This full-bodied wine relies more on its rich texture and nutty, mineral flavors than on the usual citrus and herb notes, so it's rather thick in profile. It has the heft of a Chardonnay and savory, almond-like accents that are worth appreciating. | | 87 | 15 | California | California | California Other | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Emerald Hare 2016 Sauvignon Blanc (California) | Sauvignon Blanc | Emerald Hare |
| 40136 | 40135 | Argentina | Savory, grapy aromas include gamy notes and an herbal influence. A choppy, abrupt palate is gravelly in feel. Herbal plum and cranberry flavors are meaty and a touch green on the finish. For a Malbec that's not just about black fruits and oak, give this a shot. | Reserve | 87 | 13 | Mendoza Province | Uco Valley | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Finca la Celia 2014 Reserve Malbec (Uco Valley) | Malbec | Finca la Celia |
| 40137 | 40136 | US | Thickly concentrated in a rich style, this wine also possesses a balanced backbone of citrus and melon flavor, made more decadent by accompanying marshmallow and vanilla bean notes. | | 87 | 16 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Flint & Steel 2016 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Flint & Steel |
| 40138 | 40137 | Spain | Apple, honeydew and yeast aromas introduce this perennially consistent brut. A crisp, citrusy mouthfeel and clean nectarine and orange flavors finish with a zip. | Cordon Negro Brut | 87 | 13 | Catalonia | Cava | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Freixenet NV Cordon Negro Brut Sparkling (Cava) | Sparkling Blend | Freixenet |
| 40139 | 40138 | Canada | This is quite light, with berry fruit running into tongue-scraping tannins. Flavors of earth and stem add still more grip and herbaceous character, outstripping the mild fruit. | Rock Pocket Vineyard | 87 | 28 | British Columbia | Okanagan Valley | | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Township 7 2014 Rock Pocket Vineyard Cabernet Franc (Okanagan Valley) | Cabernet Franc | Township 7 |
| 40140 | 40139 | US | Bright fruit flavors light up this tart, medium-bodied wine. It smells like raspberries and red cherries, tastes crisp and bright and has a light nip of cranberry-like astringency. | | 87 | 30 | California | Shenandoah Valley (CA) | Sierra Foothills | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Wilderotter 2014 Barbera (Shenandoah Valley (CA)) | Barbera | Wilderotter |