| 42421 | 42420 | US | The oak, a mixture of French, American and Hungarian (with 50% new), takes the lead, with aromas of vanilla bean and toffee out in front of coffee and plum. The flavors are full bodied, sweet and generous, backed by grainy tannins. | Estate Bottled | 88 | 30 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Goose Ridge 2011 Estate Bottled Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Merlot | Goose Ridge |
| 42422 | 42421 | South Africa | Light hints of herbs and fynbos add character to the green melon, plum and grapefruit pith aromas. The palate follows with more of the same, in addition to accents of green plantain and lime leaf. This is direct and lifted, with a clean, brisk finish. Enjoy now. | | 88 | 18 | Western Cape | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Mulderbosch 2013 Sauvignon Blanc (Western Cape) | Sauvignon Blanc | Mulderbosch |
| 42423 | 42422 | South Africa | Forward aromas of savory herbs and fynbos add character to the black cherry and berry core of this wine. It's well balanced, with medium tannins, ample acidity and a crushed-satin texture. Soft hints of toasted oak and mocha unfold on the medium-length close. | | 88 | 24 | Swartland | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Spice Route 2012 Pinotage (Swartland) | Pinotage | Spice Route |
| 42424 | 42423 | Italy | Aromas of mature black fruit, tobacco and a hint of leather lead the nose on this structured blend of Sangiovese and 15% Alicante Bouschet, Merlot and Cabernet. The palate delivers dried cherry, licorice and espresso alongside tightly knit, chewy tannins. | Mandorlaia Riserva | 88 | 34 | Tuscany | Morellino di Scansano | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Massi di Mandorlaia 2011 Mandorlaia Riserva (Morellino di Scansano) | Red Blend | Massi di Mandorlaia |
| 42425 | 42424 | Italy | A blend of Syrah and Sangiovese, this salmon-colored wine opens with aromas of peach blossom and honeysuckle. The palate doles out juicy red cherry, nectarine, pink grapefruit and a hint of Mediterranean herb alongside zesty acidity. | Belguardo | 88 | 16 | Tuscany | Toscana | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Mazzei 2013 Belguardo Red (Toscana) | Red Blend | Mazzei |
| 42426 | 42425 | US | Roasted hazelnut with grilled pineapple and peach carry the aromas and palate of this vineyard-designate Chardonnay. Having spent 11 months in French oak (33% new), the wine shows barrel tones, however a bright acidity helps keep things alive and fresh. | Wild Meadow Vineyard | 88 | 30 | Virginia | Virginia | | Alexander Peartree | | Michael Shaps 2013 Wild Meadow Vineyard Chardonnay (Virginia) | Chardonnay | Michael Shaps |
| 42427 | 42426 | Italy | Aromas of mature dark-skinned fruit, underbrush and tobacco lead the nose on this full-bodied wine. The ripe, dense palate offers black cherry, cassis, clove and dried hay alongside round tannins. | | 88 | 20 | Tuscany | Monteregio di Massa Marittima | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Morisfarms 2011 Monteregio di Massa Marittima | Red Blend | Morisfarms |
| 42428 | 42427 | Italy | Here's a refreshing white that offers wispy aromas of white flower and stone fruit. The palate is more expressive thanks to green apple, nectarine, fresh herb and bitter almond. Bracing acidity gives it a vibrant, focused feel. | | 88 | 15 | Tuscany | Vernaccia di San Gimignano | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Mormoraia 2014 Vernaccia di San Gimignano | Vernaccia | Mormoraia |
| 42429 | 42428 | Austria | Rounded flavors of ripe, red apple play about the palate and make for very appetizing if light-bodied drinking. Refreshment is the key factor, as is fruity exuberance. Drink soon. | Classic | 88 | 12 | Burgenland | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Münzenrieder 2014 Classic Grüner Veltliner (Burgenland) | Grüner Veltliner | Münzenrieder |
| 42430 | 42429 | US | This 100% varietal wine offers aromas of barrel spices, mint, dried fruit and barnyard. It's full bodied but still shows good deftness. | Ciel du Cheval Vineyard | 88 | 40 | Washington | Red Mountain | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | :Nota Bene 2011 Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Syrah (Red Mountain) | Syrah | :Nota Bene |
| 42431 | 42430 | US | The wood and alcohol seem to get out front of aromas of plum, raspberry and medicine cabinet. Flavors are sweet and concentrated with a tart, cranberry-filled finish. A lot of good things are going on but they don't quite seem to all come together. | BDX | 88 | 50 | Washington | Red Mountain | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Obelisco Estate 2012 BDX Merlot (Red Mountain) | Merlot | Obelisco Estate |
| 42432 | 42431 | US | Delicate white peach and pear notes perfume this dry, crisply fruity wine. There's a satisfying weightiness to the palate, but tart lemon notes keep it zesty and spry. | Reserve | 88 | 20 | New York | North Fork of Long Island | Long Island | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Osprey's Dominion 2013 Reserve Pinot Gris (North Fork of Long Island) | Pinot Gris | Osprey's Dominion |
| 42433 | 42432 | Italy | This opens with aromas of toast, oak, orchard fruit and a confectionary note. The full-bodied palate offers candied citrus, nectarine and vanilla alongside bright acidity. A note of white almond marks the finish. | Riserva | 88 | 14 | Tuscany | Vernaccia di San Gimignano | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Palagetto 2011 Riserva (Vernaccia di San Gimignano) | Vernaccia | Palagetto |
| 42434 | 42433 | US | Made from a cool, steep site near the tiny town of Occidental, this white is lemony crisp and quite austere. A food-friendly wine suggestive of star fruit and just-ripe pineapple, it finishes somewhat spicy. | Weeks Vineyard | 88 | 35 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Paul Mathew 2013 Weeks Vineyard Chardonnay (Russian River Valley) | Chardonnay | Paul Mathew |
| 42435 | 42434 | New Zealand | A solid value, this wine contains organoleptic cues reminiscent of Dr. Pepper: cola, cherry and spice. It's medium bodied, with a slightly open-knit but soft texture. Drink now–2016. | | 88 | 17 | Marlborough | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Ribbonwood 2013 Pinot Noir (Marlborough) | Pinot Noir | Ribbonwood |
| 42436 | 42435 | US | Light and clear in color and texture, this wine opens in dirt and earth, along with a touch of baked strawberry. Smooth, juicy and long-lasting, it shows off the vintage's warmer leanings, and is medium bodied and densely lengthy. | Green Label | 88 | 59 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Roadhouse Winery 2012 Green Label Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) | Pinot Noir | Roadhouse Winery |
| 42437 | 42436 | New Zealand | Marked by crunchy, just-ripe cherry fruit and some slightly herbal shadings, this nonetheless offers solid value. Thyme and bay notes add nuance, as does the silkiness on the finish. Ready to drink. | | 88 | 22 | Marlborough | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Sacred Hill 2013 Pinot Noir (Marlborough) | Pinot Noir | Sacred Hill |
| 42438 | 42437 | US | Aromas of green apple and orchard blossom are brightened by lemon zest on the nose. The broad palate brings ample weight, balanced by lemony acidity, with ripe melon and peach leading the way. | Founder's Reserve | 88 | 22 | Virginia | Shenandoah Valley | | Alexander Peartree | | Shenandoah Vineyards 2013 Founder's Reserve Chardonnay (Shenandoah Valley) | Chardonnay | Shenandoah Vineyards |
| 42439 | 42438 | Austria | Citrus and green pear combine with yeasty notes to give an impression of subdued but creamy fruitiness. It's an easy-drinking, savory and versatile white, with some peppery spice. | Fumberg | 88 | | Wagram | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Soellner 2014 Fumberg Grüner Veltliner (Wagram) | Grüner Veltliner | Soellner |
| 42440 | 42439 | US | Blended with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, this wine offers barrel-dominant aromas, with notes of coffee, vanilla and woodspice. The raspberry and cranberry flavors are quite ripe and luscious. | | 88 | 36 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Terra Vina Wines 2012 Sangiovese (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Sangiovese | Terra Vina Wines |
| 42441 | 42440 | New Zealand | Like most 2012 Marlborough Pinots, this is crisp, with pie cherry fruit leading the way. Hints of campfire and button mushrooms add welcome complexity, ending on a long, mouthwatering note of tart fruit. | | 88 | 40 | Marlborough | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Dog Point 2012 Pinot Noir (Marlborough) | Pinot Noir | Dog Point |
| 42442 | 42441 | Italy | Straightforward and refined, this presents a fruity aroma of wild berry and suggestion of Mediterranean brush. The smooth palate offers wild cherry and a hint of savory herb alongside supple tannins and bright acidity. | | 88 | 25 | Tuscany | Morellino di Scansano | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Val delle Rose 2013 Morellino di Scansano | Red Blend | Val delle Rose |
| 42443 | 42442 | US | A field of mint is found on the nose of this soft, spicy wine with the gimmicky name, around a core of red cherry and touch of oak. Fresh and bright, it has a suggestion of heft on the finish. | Wet Kiss | 88 | 52 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Woodenhead 2011 Wet Kiss Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) | Pinot Noir | Woodenhead |
| 42444 | 42443 | France | Lively, fruity wine that is fragrant and fresh. Having no sugar and bone dry, it is as crisp as an apple. A bright mousse offers a fine fruity texture and a light, citrus aftertaste. | Brut Zéro | 88 | 30 | Alsace | Crémant d'Alsace | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Zusslin NV Brut Zéro Sparkling (Crémant d'Alsace) | Sparkling Blend | Zusslin |
| 42445 | 42444 | Italy | Here's a forward and friendly selection, made from Sangiovese and other native grapes. It offers a floral nose of violet and iris, with delicious wild cherry and spice flavors. This is ready to drink, so enjoy soon. | | 88 | 19 | Tuscany | Rosso di Montepulciano | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Il Conventino 2011 Rosso di Montepulciano | Red Blend | Il Conventino |
| 42446 | 42445 | Portugal | Lush, ripe wine, full of black fruits and a generous texture. The wine is soft, just a hint of dryness to give it weight and density. Berry fruits, black plums and acidity promise some aging. Drink from 2014. | Monsaraz | 88 | 12 | Alentejo | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Cooperativa Reguengos de Monsaraz 2012 Monsaraz Red (Alentejo) | Portuguese Red | Cooperativa Reguengos de Monsaraz |
| 42447 | 42446 | US | This is a solid effort, especially at this price point. The cherry-cola core of flavor grabs your interest quickly, and hangs on with a hint of tobacco in the smooth finish. Some nice acidity adds a touch of minerality. | | 88 | 16 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Corvallis Cellars 2011 Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Noir | Corvallis Cellars |
| 42448 | 42447 | France | Very perfumed Riesling, full of white flowers, hedgerow fruits and fragrant acidity. There is a good granular texture to balance this fruitiness giving a ripe wine that can be drunk now. | Cuvée Engel | 88 | 16 | Alsace | Alsace | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Fernand Engel 2011 Cuvée Engel Riesling (Alsace) | Riesling | Domaine Fernand Engel |
| 42449 | 42448 | France | Tasting of white grapes, this is fruity, lightly spicy and fragrant. It's a rare grape in Alsace which is a shame because its delicate, attractive fruitiness makes it a great apéritif wine. | Réserve | 88 | 20 | Alsace | Alsace | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Moltès 2012 Réserve Muscat (Alsace) | Muscat | Domaine Moltès |
| 42450 | 42449 | France | Fresh and fruity, this is a classic Pinot Blanc, rounded, soft and ripe. It has just a touch of spiced pear along with red apples, and a fine, fragrant layer of acidity. | | 88 | 17 | Alsace | Alsace | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Roland Schmitt 2012 Pinot Blanc (Alsace) | Pinot Blanc | Domaine Roland Schmitt |