43321 | 43320 | New Zealand | This is a pleasant, medium-bodied Pinot Noir from one of the most famous Pinot blocks in Marlborough. The palate is filled with bright, tart cherry fruit leading to a decently long finish. | Clayvin Single Vineyard Selection | 87 | | Marlborough | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Giesen 2012 Clayvin Single Vineyard Selection Pinot Noir (Marlborough) | Pinot Noir | Giesen |
43322 | 43321 | Italy | Aromas recall yellow flower, stone fruit and Mediterranean brush. The bright palate doles out yellow peach and citrus zest alongside crisp acidity. | Belguardo | 87 | 16 | Tuscany | Toscana | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Mazzei 2013 Belguardo Vermentino (Toscana) | Vermentino | Mazzei |
43323 | 43322 | France | This presents a rounded style, but still fresh with red fruits and soft acidity. It is light and fruity, with a bite of spice in the aftertaste. | Frais et Fruité | 87 | | Provence | Côtes de Provence | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Moncigale 2014 Frais et Fruité Rosé (Côtes de Provence) | Rosé | Moncigale |
43324 | 43323 | Italy | A blend of Sangiovese, Merlot, Syrah and other grapes, this features aromas of bright berry, spice and violet. The vibrant, easy-drinking palate offers black cherry, red currant and black pepper alongside supple tannins and fresh acidity. | | 87 | 17 | Tuscany | Morellino di Scansano | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Morisfarms 2013 Morellino di Scansano | Red Blend | Morisfarms |
43325 | 43324 | Austria | A subdued nose of citrus leads to a pleasantly round, fresh palate that is enlivened by a little spritz. Subtle citrus notes linger. Well-chilled, this will make for easy, light-bodied refreshment. | Classic | 87 | 14 | Carnuntum | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Netzl 2014 Classic Grüner Veltliner (Carnuntum) | Grüner Veltliner | Netzl |
43326 | 43325 | Argentina | Evident aromas of prune and raisin announce extreme ripeness. Like the nose, this feels ripe and chunky, with hard tannins. Jammy, extracted flavors of raisin and black plum are oaky and peppery prior to a pushy finish with heat. | The Soul of Argentina Reserve | 87 | 17 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Nuna 2012 The Soul of Argentina Reserve Bonarda (Mendoza) | Bonarda | Nuna |
43327 | 43326 | US | Smoked meat, olives and mushroom lend a distinctly rustic flair to this late-release Merlot. Blackberry and cherry flavors are pristine and concentrated, but accented by hints of barnyard and astringent tannins that linger on the finish. Drink now through 2017. | Reserve | 87 | 35 | New York | North Fork of Long Island | Long Island | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Osprey's Dominion 2010 Reserve Merlot (North Fork of Long Island) | Merlot | Osprey's Dominion |
43328 | 43327 | Italy | Enticing aromas suggest white spring flower and peach. The bright palate offers nectarine zest, crunchy Granny Smith apple and wild herb alongside fresh acidity. | Terre Vineate | 87 | 13 | Central Italy | Orvieto Classico Superiore | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Palazzone 2014 Terre Vineate (Orvieto Classico Superiore) | White Blend | Palazzone |
43338 | 43337 | New Zealand | This is a soft, open-knit wine that's ready to drink. Faintly herbal notes of damp moss and fresh mushrooms accent dark cherry and mocha shadings that glide to a plush finish. | | 87 | 30 | Marlborough | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Mahi 2012 Pinot Noir (Marlborough) | Pinot Noir | Mahi |
43329 | 43328 | US | Typical aromas of ripe peach, melon and white flowers are elevated on the nose. A slightly oily palate houses floral tones up front, leading to juicy nectarine on the midpalate. A playful, fuzzy feeling round out the finish. | Vinecroft Vineyard | 87 | 25 | Virginia | Virginia | | Alexander Peartree | | Pearmund 2013 Vinecroft Vineyard Viognier (Virginia) | Viognier | Pearmund |
43330 | 43329 | Italy | This lively white features aromas of tropical fruit, citrus and white flower.s The bright, round palate doles out fresh peach, juicy pineapple and crisp apple alongside zesty acidity. | Poggio Verde | 87 | 17 | Central Italy | Frascati Superiore | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Principe Pallavicini 2014 Poggio Verde (Frascati Superiore) | White Blend | Principe Pallavicini |
43339 | 43338 | Italy | Made with Sangiovese and 10% Montepulciano, this has aromas of dark-skinned fruit, tilled soil and a hint of graphite. The simple, straightforward palate offers dried berry, black cherry and a hint of thyme alongside round but not very persistent tannins. | Mozza Piedi | 87 | 20 | Tuscany | Morellino di Scansano | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Colle Spinello 2013 Mozza Piedi (Morellino di Scansano) | Red Blend | Colle Spinello |
43331 | 43330 | US | The aromas on this wine are quite unusual, with notes of wet copper penny, fresh sage and raspberry. Meanwhile the cranberry and cherry flavors are sweet and concentrated, creating an uneasy juxtaposition. | Boushey Vineyard | 87 | 40 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Ross Andrew 2010 Boushey Vineyard Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Syrah | Ross Andrew |
43332 | 43331 | US | Light in color, this blend of 51% Syrah, 42% Merlot and 7% Cabernet Sauvignon is perfumed with orange peel, coffee, plum and herbs. It drinks off dry, quite light and elegant in style with grainy tannins. | Riverbed | 87 | 10 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Sagelands 2013 Riverbed Red (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Red Blend | Sagelands |
43333 | 43332 | US | A smokiness rises to the fore initially in this wine, a toasted oak accent that marks its character. From there, sour cherry and grenadine mix for an earthy celebration of red fruit before this full-bodied wine presents its tannins on the finish. | Owsley Vineyard | 87 | 46 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Sonoma-Cutrer 2012 Owsley Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) | Pinot Noir | Sonoma-Cutrer |
43340 | 43339 | US | This wine displays aromas of green herbs, black and green olive, vanilla and sweet plum. The black and blue fruit flavors are sweet, backed by blocky, dry tannins. | | 87 | 16 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Columbia Winery 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Columbia Winery |
43334 | 43333 | Austria | A fresh but subdued nose leads to an easy-drinking, lightweight palate dominated by fresh, zingy citrus flavors. There is just a hint of that Sauvignon Blanc grassiness. | Classic | 87 | 20 | Steiermark | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Strauss 2014 Classic Sauvignon Blanc (Steiermark) | Sauvignon Blanc | Strauss |
43341 | 43340 | France | With some concentration and ripe green fruits, this complex wine has a mineral structure, tangy acidity as well as a bright, crisp aftertaste. It's going to develop into a serious wine over the next two years. Drink from 2016. | Les Grandes Vignes | 87 | | Burgundy | Chablis | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Chenevières 2013 Les Grandes Vignes (Chablis) | Chardonnay | Domaine Chenevières |
43335 | 43334 | US | Juicy ripe blackberry and raspberry form the basis of this brambly, fruit-forward Zin that offers a low output of tannin and oak presence. Refined on the palate, it finishes with a swat of wild licorice and dried herb. | Visionary | 87 | 29 | California | Dry Creek Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | The Federalist 2013 Visionary Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley) | Zinfandel | The Federalist |
43336 | 43335 | New Zealand | This medium-bodied wine doesn't reveal a lot of richness on the palate, yet still offers fruit-driven notes of Bing cherries and fresh greens. It's clean and refreshing on the finish. | Wairau Valley | 87 | 26 | Marlborough | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Goldwater 2012 Wairau Valley Pinot Noir (Marlborough) | Pinot Noir | Goldwater |
43342 | 43341 | France | The lighter wine from Domaine de Beaupré, this is fruity, gently textured and softly ripe. Aromatic, it offers red fruits, crisp apple and white berries. The aftertaste is full of the brightest acidity. | D2 | 87 | 18 | Provence | Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine de Beaupré 2014 D2 Rosé (Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence) | Rosé | Domaine de Beaupré |
43337 | 43336 | Argentina | Jumpy, bright berry and currant aromas come with a scent of wet dog fur. This is fresh but shallow, with simple, lively cherry and plum flavors. On the finish, this is easy and friendly but it evaporates quickly. | Serie A Santa Rosa | 87 | 15 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Zuccardi 2013 Serie A Santa Rosa Bonarda (Mendoza) | Bonarda | Zuccardi |
43343 | 43342 | France | Produced from young vines, this is a soft and fruity wine. Wood aging has added richness to the yellow fruits and balancing apple acidity. It's perfumed, opening out with ripe apricot and white peach flavors at the end. Drink from 2016. | Les Charmes Dessus | 87 | 58 | Burgundy | Santenay | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine de Bellene 2012 Les Charmes Dessus (Santenay) | Chardonnay | Domaine de Bellene |
43344 | 43343 | US | Stewed black plum and tangy black cherry fruit meet baking spice and cola on the nose of this bottling from Lompoc-based Brian Loring. The palate is tangy with black cherry and cranberry, with a touch of herbs and forest floor. | Kessler-Haak Vineyard | 91 | 54 | California | Sta. Rita Hills | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Loring Wine Company 2015 Kessler-Haak Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills) | Pinot Noir | Loring Wine Company |
43345 | 43344 | US | This contends for the best $10 Riesling in the country. It's off dry, with 30g/L of residual sugar, but not too sweet for some Asian noodle entrées. The mouthfeel is thick and borders on syrupy, with penetrating flavors of mango, papaya and peaches. It could also be served after dinner with fruit and soft cheeses. | | 91 | 10 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Lujon 2015 Riesling (Willamette Valley) | Riesling | Lujon |
43346 | 43345 | US | This is an expertly balanced wine from Temecula, showcasing region's potential for Grenache. Rosewater, cherry juice and cherry blossom aromas are lifted by herbal touches of marjoram and crushed peppercorn. Fennel, thyme and oregano flavors kick off the palate, where strong acidity carries raspberry and red berry flavors into a complex and elegant finish. | | 91 | 48 | California | Temecula Valley | South Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Palumbo Family Vineyards 2013 Grenache (Temecula Valley) | Grenache | Palumbo Family Vineyards |
43347 | 43346 | US | While light-bodied, gentle and intricate, this wine offers plenty of flavor nuances. Cranberry and herb tea aromas mark the nose, while the mouthfeel is at once soothing and tangy, with mulled cherry and clove aromas that slowly emerge and persist on the finish. It's a treat to sip and savor. | Boontling | 91 | 39 | California | Anderson Valley | | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Phillips Hill 2015 Boontling Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley) | Pinot Noir | Phillips Hill |
43348 | 43347 | US | Inspired by co-winemaker Eli Parker's trips to Australia, this is simply a fun and tasty sparkling red, with rose, clove, black plum, and graphite notes on the nose. Ripe berry flavors round out the palate, but tangy plum skins and a slate-driven mineral tension keep it serious. | Sparkling | 91 | 37 | California | Santa Barbara County | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Sibling Bubblery 2014 Sparkling Grenache (Santa Barbara County) | Grenache | Sibling Bubblery |
43349 | 43348 | US | This wine has rich blueberry aromas, a softly tannic texture and and black currant flavors that open more with each sip. Concentrated and full in body, it's a luxurious-feeling and abundantly flavored wine that lingers long on the palate. | | 91 | 29 | California | California | California Other | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Straight Line 2013 Tempranillo (California) | Tempranillo | Straight Line |
43350 | 43349 | US | Plush blackberry, fennel, mocha, char and peppercorn aromas show on the nose of this bottling from longtime friends Paul Quinn and James Schreiner. Dried plum skin, cherry and elderberry flavors show on the palate, which is layered with tannins and turns savory with charred beef, charcoal and tobacco flavors. | Straight Cab | 91 | 64 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | T.W. Fermentation 2013 Straight Cab Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles) | Cabernet Sauvignon | T.W. Fermentation |