| 43591 | 43590 | US | Completing a quartet of excellent white-wine releases from Mercer, this lively, balanced Chardonnay comes on steely. It's clean and textural, with a mix of citrus flesh and rind, apple and melon. There is even a hint of lemon cream, keeping the finish light and refreshing. | | 89 | 15 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Mercer 2010 Chardonnay (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Chardonnay | Mercer |
| 43592 | 43591 | US | As is often the case, the Estates Syrah bottling is the best wine of the flight in this vintage. It shows more varietal character and depth, with a substantial black-cherry flavor. It has lavish notes of maple syrup and baking spices, and the core fruit still shines through. | The Estates | 89 | 25 | Washington | Wahluke Slope | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Milbrandt 2009 The Estates Syrah (Wahluke Slope) | Syrah | Milbrandt |
| 43593 | 43592 | Italy | Raw fruit notes of cherry and raspberry will find true dimension as this continues to age. There's a slightly sour note of bitter almond on the finish, and the mouthfeel is smooth and polished. | I Patriarchi | 89 | | Piedmont | Barbaresco | | | | Francone 2009 I Patriarchi (Barbaresco) | Nebbiolo | Francone |
| 43594 | 43593 | Italy | Expressive and bright, this has raw fruit and cherry aromas followed by touches of barbecue and teriyaki. The mouthfeel is plush, rich and slightly chewy, and the tight tannins need a few more years to soften. | | 89 | | Piedmont | Barolo | | | | Fratelli Casetta 2008 Barolo | Nebbiolo | Fratelli Casetta |
| 43595 | 43594 | US | This is a marked departure from previous vintages. Tight and earthy, with the accent on peppery, herbal flavors rather than sweet fruit, it's the most Bordeaux-like wine in the 2008 portfolio from Tulpen. | | 89 | 28 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Tulpen 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Tulpen |
| 43596 | 43595 | US | This is a classy wine, showing a deep core of ripe blackberries, black currants and spices, with a smoked meat richness, like crispy bacon. Beyond the flavors is a fine mouthfeel, composed of smooth tannins and a nice bite of acidity. | RTW | 89 | 45 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | VinRoc 2009 RTW Red (Napa Valley) | Red Blend | VinRoc |
| 43597 | 43596 | Italy | This opens with generous aromatic fullness and brightness, with notes of black cherry, spice, leather and tobacco. The oak notes are still obvious so give this wine five more years of cellar aging. | Serraboella | 89 | 41 | Piedmont | Barbaresco | | | | Barale Fratelli 2009 Serraboella (Barbaresco) | Nebbiolo | Barale Fratelli |
| 43598 | 43597 | US | Bedell's aromatic white blend bursts from the glass with exuberant scents of spring blossoms, freshly cut herbs and juicy pink-grapefruit notes. The palate is ripe and fruity, but balanced by an intensely chalky minerality and vivacious lime-juice acidity. Drink now. | Taste White | 89 | 25 | New York | North Fork of Long Island | Long Island | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Bedell 2010 Taste White White (North Fork of Long Island) | White Blend | Bedell |
| 43599 | 43598 | Israel | Dark, earthy aromas of black plum and chocolate-coated cherry are in the foreground of this wine's bouquet, although additional notes of hoisin and balsamic unfold in the backdrop. Round and mouthfilling, this has rich notes of crushed vanilla pod and coffee grinds that accent the black fruit core for added depth of flavor. Mevushal. | Reserve | 89 | 25 | Galilee | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Binyamina 2009 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Galilee) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Binyamina |
| 43600 | 43599 | US | Superripe in flavors of cherry pie filling and spice, this Pinot Noir is nice and dry. Brisk acidity accompanies the richness, balancing it and brightening the mouthfeel. It seems best now, so drink up. | Wildcat Mountain Vineyard | 89 | 46 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | | | Bruliam 2010 Wildcat Mountain Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) | Pinot Noir | Bruliam |
| 43601 | 43600 | Italy | Linear, silky and long, this has ethereal tones of cola, licorice and dried mint. There's also a pretty mineral component of brimstone and talcum powder that gives the palate a dry feel. | | 89 | | Piedmont | Barbaresco | | | | Ca' du Rabajà 2009 Barbaresco | Nebbiolo | Ca' du Rabajà |
| 43602 | 43601 | France | This is concentrated, rich, full of blackberry fruits and layered with just the right balance of tannins. Chocolate and sweet fruits are given point by toast and an edge of spice. | | 89 | 60 | Bordeaux | Moulis-en-Médoc | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château la Gravière Grand Poujeaux 2009 Moulis-en-Médoc | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château la Gravière Grand Poujeaux |
| 43603 | 43602 | Italy | This savory wine opens with aromas of cured meat, cedar, tobacco and black cherry. The tannins show a silky but firm structure. | | 89 | 46 | Piedmont | Barolo | | | | Veglio 2007 Barolo | Nebbiolo | Veglio |
| 43604 | 43603 | France | This tight wine lacks fruit. Touches of apple and citrus are lost in the austere texture. No artificial yeasts were used during vinification in stainless steel and large oak barrels. | | 84 | 18 | Burgundy | Macon-Bussières | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Joseph Drouhin 2014 Macon-Bussières | Chardonnay | Joseph Drouhin |
| 43605 | 43604 | US | Soft, approachable and easily structured, this Sangiovese and Montepulciano blend brings forth cherry bubble-gum flavors in a completely gulpable way. | Texican | 84 | 23 | Texas | Texas High Plains | | Alexander Peartree | | Los Pinos Ranch 2015 Texican Red (Texas High Plains) | Red Blend | Los Pinos Ranch |
| 43606 | 43605 | Argentina | Herbaceous aromas of mint and catnip are heavy on the nose, which also gives off a note of licorice gumdrop. This Malbec is tight and raw in feel, while herbal, spicy plum and currant flavors finish somewhat green. | Valle Las Acequias | 84 | 15 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Luis Segundo Correas 2013 Valle Las Acequias Malbec (Mendoza) | Malbec | Luis Segundo Correas |
| 43607 | 43606 | US | Raspberry Jell-O and strawberries-and-cream aromas appear on the nose. The medium-bodied palate is slightly flabby in feel, with bramble berries meeting a delicate black pepper note. | Dry | 84 | 30 | Texas | Texas | | Alexander Peartree | | Pedernales 2015 Dry Rosé (Texas) | Rosé | Pedernales |
| 43608 | 43607 | France | Oaky notes of buttered toast, dried apple slices and baked peach are upfront in the bouquet of this wine. The palate is similarly rich and round, but with ample acidity to keep it from falling completely flat. Flavors of orange creamsicle and spiced apple linger on the close. | Reserve | 84 | 10 | France Other | Vin de France | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Phantom Bay 2014 Reserve Chardonnay (Vin de France) | Chardonnay | Phantom Bay |
| 43609 | 43608 | Argentina | Strained, jumbled aromas of mustard, horseradish and green grass fail in many ways. This feels wide, edgy and tartaric, and thus overall balance is shaky. High acidity creates a sense of sourness, while this Tannat from Salta finishes choppy and acidic. | Viña El Recreo Single Vineyard | 84 | 39 | Other | Cafayate | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Quara 2011 Viña El Recreo Single Vineyard Tannat (Cafayate) | Tannat | Quara |
| 43610 | 43609 | France | This is a ripe and fruity rosé, with forward notes of lychee, rose water, peach gummies and tropical fruit salad. The palate is round and plump in similarly rich fruit flavors, with just enough acidity to keep it from feeling completely flat. Drink up. | | 84 | 10 | France Other | Vin de France | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Scarlet of Paris 2015 Rosé (Vin de France) | Rosé | Scarlet of Paris |
| 43611 | 43610 | Argentina | Tropical fruit aromas are hanging in, while this blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Torrontés feels drawn in. Slightly salty melon and apple flavors are showing a hint of oxidation. This finishes a bit dried out. | | 84 | 13 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Alba Roja 2014 White (Mendoza) | White Blend | Alba Roja |
| 43612 | 43611 | Argentina | Heavily charred aromas throw a shadow over roasted, stalky red-berry notes. This feels tight, choppy and drawing, with no give to the palate. Roasted, salty plum and berry flavors end with a final round of hard, pounding tannins. | Año Cero | 84 | 19 | Mendoza Province | La Consulta | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Altocedro 2013 Año Cero Tempranillo (La Consulta) | Tempranillo | Altocedro |
| 43613 | 43612 | France | Warm and round, this has a generous character, while missing some of the attractive crispness of the vintage. It is ready to drink now, soft and fruity. | | 84 | 20 | Burgundy | Saint-Véran | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château La Greffière 2014 Saint-Véran | Chardonnay | Château La Greffière |
| 43614 | 43613 | Australia | This will likely prove a bit too vegetal for some, as the aromas hint at asparagus. But there's pineapple and honey on the palate and decent weight in the mouth. | The Broken Fishplate | 84 | 17 | South Australia | Adelaide Hills | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | D'Arenberg 2015 The Broken Fishplate Sauvignon Blanc (Adelaide Hills) | Sauvignon Blanc | D'Arenberg |
| 43615 | 43614 | Argentina | One whiff and you can tell this leans towards overripe. Aromas of raisin and baked berry fruits are stewy and cooked. This feels much like it smells: heavy and baked. Flavors of raisin and prune finish similar. | 1100 | 84 | 20 | Mendoza Province | Uco Valley | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Doña Paula 2014 1100 Red (Uco Valley) | Red Blend | Doña Paula |
| 43616 | 43615 | Portugal | This is a fruity, crisp wine with an attractive balance between acidity and sweetness. Ripe strawberries give the fruit flavor while the acidity at the light prickle on the palate add a crisper aftertaste. Drink now. | Alto Lima | 84 | 10 | Vinho Verde | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Viniverde 2015 Alto Lima Rosé (Vinho Verde) | Rosé | Viniverde |
| 43617 | 43616 | France | Round and fruity, this offers gentle acidity and ripe melon fruit. The wine is ready to drink. | | 84 | 28 | Burgundy | Pouilly-Fuissé | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Bouchard Aîné et Fils 2014 Pouilly-Fuissé | Chardonnay | Bouchard Aîné et Fils |
| 43618 | 43617 | US | Blue-raspberry Jell-O tones meld with flecks of green herbal notes on the nose and palate. The medium body is a bit disjointed, showing slightly sharp acidity. | | 84 | 30 | Virginia | Middleburg | | Alexander Peartree | | Casanel 2013 Carmenère (Middleburg) | Carmenère | Casanel |
| 43619 | 43618 | Portugal | Red-cherry flavors dominate this soft fruity wine. It is aromatic, full of ripe fruitiness and with just the right touch of acidity. Drink now. | Cascas Winemaker Selection | 84 | 10 | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Casca Wines 2015 Cascas Winemaker Selection Rosé (Douro) | Rosé | Casca Wines |
| 43620 | 43619 | France | Bland and soft, this has light and gently tangy fruit with apple and lime flavors. The aftertaste is fresh. Drink now. | | 84 | 12 | Burgundy | Mâcon-Villages | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Jean-Luc and Paul Aegerter 2014 Mâcon-Villages | Chardonnay | Jean-Luc and Paul Aegerter |