| 3991 | 3990 | Italy | The Einaudi is a fairly hefty version of a Dolcetto, having lost some fruit but gaining an interesting earthy character to the palate. Structurally a little on the chunkier side, but with good concentration. The finish is solid but dominated by the earthiness. Should be drunk soon. | | 85 | 21 | Piedmont | Dolcetto di Dogliani | | | | Poderi Luigi Einaudi 2004 Dolcetto di Dogliani | Dolcetto | Poderi Luigi Einaudi |
| 3992 | 3991 | US | This is very soft upon entry, with remnants of penetrating spicy and herbal flavors that might have punched up the intensity if they hadn't been somehow smoothed over. It's difficult to assess, because many of the right pieces are all here, but somehow they have not jelled. The wine tastes acidic and sharp, with pineapple and citrus dominating, and a chalky, tannic finish. Perhaps it's just a matter of time? | Alder Creek Vineyard | 85 | 30 | Washington | Horse Heaven Hills | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Seia 2005 Alder Creek Vineyard Syrah (Horse Heaven Hills) | Syrah | Seia |
| 3993 | 3992 | US | This Rhône blend is soft and sugary sweet, with a honeyed, vanilla fudge and smoky oak edge. The underlying wine flavors are of peaches, pineapples and yellow apricots. | Marsanne-Roussanne-Viognier | 85 | 32 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | | | Kindred 2005 Marsanne-Roussanne-Viognier White (Russian River Valley) | Rhône-style White Blend | Kindred |
| 3994 | 3993 | US | Like its vintage predecessors, this seems to have some residual sugar, which gives a honeyed sweetness to the peach, pear, fig and honeysuckle flavors. But it has a very crisp, pleasant acidity that keeps the wine lively. | | 85 | 13 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | | | Maddalena 2006 Sauvignon Blanc (Paso Robles) | Sauvignon Blanc | Maddalena |
| 3995 | 3994 | US | Tangy acidity is the star here. It gives structure and backbone to the lemon, lime, pineapple and fig flavors, and makes the wine a great cocktail sipper. | | 85 | 16 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Beringer 2006 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Beringer |
| 3996 | 3995 | Argentina | Sweet and frothy, and made quite close to the Moscato style, meaning the nose is full of flowers and lime. The palate is a mix of crushed children's vitamins, mango and ripe melon. | Deseado | 85 | 13 | Other | Neuquén | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Familia Schroeder 2006 Deseado Torrontés (Neuquén) | Torrontés | Familia Schroeder |
| 3997 | 3996 | Italy | Very laid back, the nose shows some mango and pear, but you really have to go looking for them. In contrast, the palate is almost pushy–this is a big, fat intense wine. Essentially quite simple, but very tasty. Short to medium finish. | Tenuta Del Fant | 85 | 19 | Piedmont | Moscato d'Asti | | | | Il Falchetto 2006 Tenuta Del Fant (Moscato d'Asti) | Moscato | Il Falchetto |
| 3998 | 3997 | US | Flighty and delicate on the palate, this refreshingly mineral semi-sweet wine is juicy with sweet apple flavor accented with brisk lime acidity. Hints of honey and white flowers linger softly on the finish. | Sawmill Creek Vineyards North Block | 88 | 20 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Red Newt Cellars 2012 Sawmill Creek Vineyards North Block Riesling (Finger Lakes) | Riesling | Red Newt Cellars |
| 3999 | 3998 | Spain | Horsey, leathery aromas are earthy and funky, although with time blackberry notes rise up. The wine is lively, tough and offers bracing acidity. Flavors of herbs, licorice and lemony acidity support core blackberry fruit, while the finish is herbal and woodsy, with dark notes of espresso and black licorice. | | 88 | 96 | Northern Spain | Ribera del Duero | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Señorío de Caleruega 2009 Ribera del Duero | Tempranillo | Señorío de Caleruega |
| 4000 | 3999 | US | Delicate lavender and herb notes perfume this pretty off-dry wine. It's delicate in profile, but flavors of tart yellow stone fruit and blossom gain intensity on the palate with a streak of lemon-lime acidity. It concludes with a refreshing mineral tone. | Semi-dry | 88 | 18 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Silver Thread 2012 Semi-dry Riesling (Finger Lakes) | Riesling | Silver Thread |
| 4001 | 4000 | Spain | Minerally black plum and boysenberry aromas set up a rubbery palate with medium weight and intensity. Generic but happy flavors of blackberry and cassis finish with dry spice and rubbery notes as well as length and freshness. | g Dehesa Gago | 88 | 18 | Northern Spain | Toro | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Telmo Rodríguez 2012 g Dehesa Gago (Toro) | Tinta de Toro | Telmo Rodríguez |
| 4002 | 4001 | US | Precise yellow grapefruit, currant bud and apricot notes lead onto the medium-bodied, zesty palate. The grapefruit note remains dominant on the palate, and the lively acids give it a vibrant edge. | | 88 | 19 | Virginia | Virginia | | | | Breaux 2012 Sauvignon Blanc (Virginia) | Sauvignon Blanc | Breaux |
| 4003 | 4002 | Argentina | Aromas of brick dust, tobacco, red flowers and cassis come with a touch of herbal green scents. This feels healthy and balanced, with flavors of herbal berry and currant. Things turn a bit saucy and more herbal on the finish. | Reserva | 88 | 15 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Chakras 2009 Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Chakras |
| 4004 | 4003 | US | Nicely dry and tart in acidity, this pretty wine is fine to drink now. Flavors recall citrus fruits with richer notes of papayas, along with gooseberries and green mint from cool-climate grapes. Made without the malolactic fermentation, the wine was coopered in 55% French oak. | Estate | 88 | 33 | California | Chalk Hill | Sonoma | | | Chalk Hill 2012 Estate Sauvignon Blanc (Chalk Hill) | Sauvignon Blanc | Chalk Hill |
| 4005 | 4004 | France | A fruity wine, it shows ripe red berries, red currants and refreshing acidity. So while the wine has weight, it is also totally fresh and crisp. It's a rosé for food, rich while balanced. | Terre Promise | 88 | 20 | Provence | Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Henri Bonnaud 2013 Terre Promise Rosé (Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire) | Rosé | Château Henri Bonnaud |
| 4006 | 4005 | France | Very salmon pink in color, this lively, crisp wine has some weight as well as refreshing fruit. It is full-bodied, with citrus and raspberry fruits, dry and very fresh at the end. | Verité du Terroir | 88 | 18 | Provence | Côtes de Provence | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château la Gordonne 2013 Verité du Terroir Rosé (Côtes de Provence) | Rosé | Château la Gordonne |
| 4007 | 4006 | Italy | This bright wine reveals fragrances of white flower, pear, citrus and slate. The juicy palate offers grapefruit, lemon-lime and mineral. A succulent finish closes on a note of white almond. | Selvecorte | 88 | 23 | Southern Italy | Fiano di Avellino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Contrada Michele 2012 Selvecorte (Fiano di Avellino) | Fiano | Contrada Michele |
| 4008 | 4007 | Croatia | Salt air, lemon pith and lemon blossom lead in this 100% Malvasia Istriana. A wave of citrus and pronounced juicy grapefruit flavors refreshes the midpalate. The finish is zesty and lively. | | 88 | 20 | Istria | | | Jeff Jenssen | @worldwineguys | Coronica 2012 Malvasia (Istria) | Malvasia | Coronica |
| 4009 | 4008 | US | Roughly half stainless-fermented Sauvignon Blanc and half barrel-fermented Sémillon, this has noticeable sweetness that puts a sugary edge on the flavors. Pineapple and Meyer lemon fruits are round and full-bodied. This should be chilled to cut down some of the sugary flavors. | Klipsun Vineyard Blanc | 88 | 25 | Washington | Red Mountain | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Covington 2012 Klipsun Vineyard Blanc Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon (Red Mountain) | Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon | Covington |
| 4010 | 4009 | US | Fresh floral and apple notes are showered with zesty lime and lemon on the nose of this bright, invigorating wine. Dry and medium-bodied in style, the palate boasts hints of freshly cut grass and green apples that lend an herbaceous touch to concentrated grapefruit flavors. | | 88 | 20 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Dr. Konstantin Frank 2012 Sauvignon Blanc (Finger Lakes) | Sauvignon Blanc | Dr. Konstantin Frank |
| 4011 | 4010 | Italy | A savory wine, it features aromas of lemon zest, stone fruit and hazelnuts. The palate offers lemon-lime, pear and pink grapefruit accented with mineral and an almond note. | | 88 | | Southern Italy | Sannio | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Fattoria La Rivolta 2012 Greco (Sannio) | Greco | Fattoria La Rivolta |
| 4012 | 4011 | Argentina | Bright, playful berry and plum aromas are clean and fruity. Fresh and juicy, it shows firm but not jagged acidity. Flavors of ripe plum, berry, cocoa powder and herbs finish in forward fashion and not too oaky. | | 88 | 14 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Argento 2012 Bonarda (Mendoza) | Bonarda | Argento |
| 4013 | 4012 | South Africa | There's a lush, decadent edge to this wine, thanks to heady aromas of vanilla cream, chocolate-covered raspberry and boysenberry preserves. The palate shows more restraint, with textured, fruit-skin flavors of plum and cherry that finish slightly chewy. Enjoy this now. | The Ambassador | 88 | 25 | Stellenbosch | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Beau Joubert 2009 The Ambassador Red (Stellenbosch) | Red Blend | Beau Joubert |
| 4014 | 4013 | US | The aromas are surprisingly light for the variety with notes of ripe pear and peach. It's full bodied with sweet fruit flavors and a rounded, creamy feel leading to a warm finish. | | 88 | 15 | Washington | Wahluke Slope | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Jones of Washington 2013 Viognier (Wahluke Slope) | Viognier | Jones of Washington |
| 4015 | 4014 | US | On the Washington side of the Columbia Gorge, the Celilo Vineyard is an exceptional site for Chardonnay. This was sourced from the 1983 planting, and the relatively old vines and cool vintage deliver a wine with excellent minerality, lift, drive and focus. The fruit is tangy and yellow/green, but perfectly ripe; the acid underpinning is fresh and lively. This has every chance of cellaring until 2024 or later. | Celilo | 88 | 32 | Washington | Washington | Washington Other | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Ken Wright 2011 Celilo Chardonnay (Washington) | Chardonnay | Ken Wright |
| 4016 | 4015 | New Zealand | For a wine with such a large volume (over half a million cases were imported to the U.S.), the quality is admirable. Passion fruit and grapefruit elements dominate, while some grassier notes emerge as the wine sits in the glass, resulting in a pleasant blend of tropical and herbal notes. It's plump on the midpalate, then gains focus on the lengthy, mouthwatering finish. | | 88 | 18 | Marlborough | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Kim Crawford 2013 Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough) | Sauvignon Blanc | Kim Crawford |
| 4017 | 4016 | Spain | Dusty, yeasty aromas of red apple skins, cherry and chocolate lead to a solid and true palate with a good bubble bead, moderate elegance and full flavors of plum, red apple, cherry and spice. This is full-bodied Cava with a smooth, robust finish. | Brut Reserva Rosé | 88 | 24 | Catalonia | Cava | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Llopart 2010 Brut Reserva Rosé Sparkling (Cava) | Sparkling Blend | Llopart |
| 4018 | 4017 | New Zealand | This Hawkes Bay wine seems to be trying to out-Marlborough Marlborough. Scents of crushed tomato leaves are aggressively green, while the acids are crisp, to say the least. That said, it comfortably rides the border between pleasure and pain, ending with notes of razor-like lime juice and soothing, dusty chalk. | | 88 | 16 | Hawke's Bay | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Maimai 2013 Sauvignon Blanc (Hawke's Bay) | Sauvignon Blanc | Maimai |
| 4019 | 4018 | Italy | Polished and sleek, this wine opens with tropical fruit and citrus aromas. The steely palate offers grapefruit, lemon zest and nectarine alongside energizing mineral and fresh acidity. It has a clean, refreshing finish. | Anthologia | 88 | 30 | Southern Italy | Falerno del Massico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Masseria Felicia 2012 Anthologia Falanghina (Falerno del Massico) | Falanghina | Masseria Felicia |
| 4020 | 4019 | Croatia | This garnet-colored wine conveys aromas of cranberry, black cherry and bramble. Flavors of dark cherry, cranberry and black plum have a strong acidic backbone and a long finish. | | 88 | 27 | Peljesac | | | Jeff Jenssen | @worldwineguys | Miloš 2009 Plavac Mali (Peljesac) | Plavac Mali | Miloš |