45901 | 45900 | New Zealand | This unspecified rosé blend of Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris offers bold cherry and cantaloupe aromas, some confected, bubblegum-like flavors and a clean, short finish. | The Ned Pinot | 86 | 13 | Marlborough | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Marisco Vineyards 2016 The Ned Pinot Rosé (Marlborough) | Rosé | Marisco Vineyards |
45902 | 45901 | US | An unusual blend of Syrah, Merlot, Grenache and Cinsault, this wine offers fruit-forward aromas of raspberry and plum that lead to plump fruit flavors, with lightly astringent tannins providing support. | Reserve Cherry Street | 89 | 25 | Washington | Horse Heaven Hills | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Canoe Ridge 2013 Reserve Cherry Street Red (Horse Heaven Hills) | Red Blend | Canoe Ridge |
45903 | 45902 | Portugal | This rich blend brings together Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah with Touriga Nacional and Alicante Bouschet. It forms a richly textured wine that is ripe with red fruits and acidity, as well as spicy tannins. Light wood aging has smoothed out the corners of the wine. Drink from 2018. | Herdade de São Miguel Colheita Seleccionada Tinto | 89 | 15 | Alentejano | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Casa Agricola Alexandre Relvas 2015 Herdade de São Miguel Colheita Seleccionada Tinto Red (Alentejano) | Portuguese Red | Casa Agricola Alexandre Relvas |
45904 | 45903 | France | A blend of 60% Chardonnay, 30% Chenin Blanc and 10% Mauzac, this is a bright and lively white, with attractive aromas of white flower, clover, pear flesh and lightly grilled peach. The medium-weight palate is remarkably balanced, with ample acidity to lift the ripe apple, pear and citrus flavors, finishing with a kiss of sweet spice. | Le Limoux | 89 | 18 | Languedoc-Roussillon | Limoux | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Château Rives-Blanques 2015 Le Limoux White (Limoux) | White Blend | Château Rives-Blanques |
45905 | 45904 | France | The Sauvignon Blanc here creates a wine tasting of ripe pineapples and kiwi fruit. It is rich and full bodied with spice, perfume and attractive acidity. The wine is developing still and will be better starting in 2017. | Moulin des Dames Parcelle No A296 | 89 | 34 | Southwest France | Bergerac Sec | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Tour des Gendres 2014 Moulin des Dames Parcelle No A296 Sauvignon Blanc (Bergerac Sec) | Sauvignon Blanc | Château Tour des Gendres |
45906 | 45905 | US | Vanilla, coconut and baking-spice aromas are out in front of dark fruit. The cranberry and cherry flavors show vibrancy, with fruit and barrel flavors lingering on the long finish. | Scarlet Lake | 89 | 28 | Washington | Washington | Washington Other | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Coeur d'Alene 2013 Scarlet Lake Syrah (Washington) | Syrah | Coeur d'Alene |
45907 | 45906 | France | The Hospices is a charitable organization that has vines in Beaujolais. The wine is ripe with some tannins as well as red fruits. With its structure and concentration, it could age another few months, so wait until 2017. | Domaine des Hospices Civils de Lyon | 89 | 14 | Beaujolais | Beaujolais-Villages | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Collin-Bourisset 2015 Domaine des Hospices Civils de Lyon (Beaujolais-Villages) | Gamay | Collin-Bourisset |
45908 | 45907 | US | This blend of 50% Mourvèdre, 38% Syrah and 12% Grenache is fairly light on the nose, showing smoked beef, soy and black-plum paste. The flavors are also quite restrained, with leather, blackberry, fennel and wild-mint elements. | Mercenary Glenrose Vineyard | 89 | 65 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Culton 2013 Mercenary Glenrose Vineyard Red (Paso Robles) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Culton |
45909 | 45908 | US | Attractive and complex aromas like dried figs and lemon meringue fade to leaner, crisper flavors suggesting green apple and white peach in this light-bodied, well-balanced wine. It's best to drink after 2018 when it will have opened up to more richness. | Estate Bottled | 89 | 38 | California | Anderson Valley | | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Domaine Anderson 2014 Estate Bottled Chardonnay (Anderson Valley) | Chardonnay | Domaine Anderson |
45910 | 45909 | France | The nose suggests ripe, bruised apples and a touch of apple crumble, while the palate also has a mellow aspect, helped along by a little residual sugar to make this wine off dry. Sufficient freshness balances things out but the overall impression is one of rounded mellowness. Lemon becomes apparent on the finish. | Coup de Foudre | 89 | 19 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Domaine Bernhard & Reibel 2015 Coup de Foudre Riesling (Alsace) | Riesling | Domaine Bernhard & Reibel |
45911 | 45910 | France | Rounded notions of ripe pear on the nose lead to a rounded, earthy but still perfumed palate of clean flavors and gentle fruit. This wine offers a fluid balance of freshness, definition and beautifully expressed orchard fruit. | Cuvée Engel | 89 | 19 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Domaine Fernand Engel 2014 Cuvée Engel Riesling (Alsace) | Riesling | Domaine Fernand Engel |
45912 | 45911 | France | Hints of pear perfume the nose on this wine, while the defined palate is bright with lemony freshness. Bundled concentration at the lean, taut core will round out with more bottle age. Drink 2017–2025. | Grand Cru Pfingstberg Paradis | 89 | 36 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Domaine François Schmitt 2014 Grand Cru Pfingstberg Paradis Riesling (Alsace) | Riesling | Domaine François Schmitt |
45913 | 45912 | France | The mellow scent of baked apple rises from the glass, cut by ripe, equally mellow freshness on the palate. This wine is mild for a Riesling but very enjoyable, clean and fruity, with a mellow apple note that really gets you in the end. | Portrait | 89 | 16 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Domaine Zinck 2015 Portrait Riesling (Alsace) | Riesling | Domaine Zinck |
45914 | 45913 | Chile | This blend of Syrah, Carmenère and Malbec is better than EW's varietal wines made from those same grapes, which proves that sometimes blends are best. It offers plum, currant and floral aromas before a fairly rich palate. Chocolaty blackberry and burnt notes end with a chocolate-driven finish. | | 89 | 16 | Elqui Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Elqui Wines 2013 Red (Elqui Valley) | Red Blend | Elqui Wines |
45915 | 45914 | US | A flinty aroma, racy texture and delicate apple and white-peach flavors make this light-bodied wine seem agile like a dancer. It has great balance and a welcome refreshing quality. | True White Lot 4 | 89 | 18 | California | California | California Other | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Fenestra NV True White Lot 4 White (California) | White Blend | Fenestra |
45916 | 45915 | US | An aroma like black pepper and turned earth leads to flavors that are more savory and smoky than fruity. This is a sturdy, fairly tannic and full-bodied wine that wants to pair with rich proteins. | | 88 | 13 | California | North Coast | North Coast | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Lyeth 2012 Merlot (North Coast) | Merlot | Lyeth |
45917 | 45916 | US | Generous strawberry and cherry flavors make this medium-bodied wine taste fruity and fresh, and a gentle texture buoyed by light acidity seems to match their modulated intensity. It finishes dry and with a good touch of tannin. | Wiley Vineyard | 88 | 49 | California | Anderson Valley | | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Bravium 2014 Wiley Vineyard Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley) | Pinot Noir | Bravium |
45918 | 45917 | US | Unusual for a brut style, this wine has a pale salmon color. It tastes fresh, dry and appetizing. Light cherry and peach notes are lifted by a crisp texture and fine effervescence. | Brut | 88 | 25 | California | North Coast | North Coast | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Breathless NV Brut Sparkling (North Coast) | Sparkling Blend | Breathless |
45919 | 45918 | US | Dried herbs and coconut flakes provide an intriguing entry into this medium-bodied wine. Dotted with Asian spice and soy, the fruit is more savory than sweet. | Sangiacomo Roberts Road | 88 | 50 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Bright Angel Wines 2014 Sangiacomo Roberts Road Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) | Pinot Noir | Bright Angel Wines |
45920 | 45919 | Chile | Aromas of berry and cassis come with a shot of raw oak. This is grabby and puts on the clamps, but spicy, peppery flavors of olive, berry and oak are very good in front of a hard, moderately tannic finish. | | 88 | 14 | Colchagua Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Calcu 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon (Colchagua Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calcu |
45921 | 45920 | Portugal | The Cabernet Sauvignon structure shows strongly in this firm wine. Mint and black currant flavors are dense and concentrated. The tannins give a dry character to the wine that contrasts with its fruitiness. Drink from 2017. | Reserva | 88 | 9 | Península de Setúbal | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Casa Ermelinda Freitas 2013 Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Península de Setúbal) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Casa Ermelinda Freitas |
45922 | 45921 | Chile | Tea, spice and modest berry aromas make for a reticent nose. This feels jammy and spongey, while medicinal, herbal berry and oak flavors veer towards minty green and resin on the finish. | Terroir Selection Gran Reserva | 88 | 21 | Peumo | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Casas del Toqui 2013 Terroir Selection Gran Reserva Carmenère (Peumo) | Carmenère | Casas del Toqui |
45923 | 45922 | France | The peel of ripe pears paired with a soft lemon freshness characterizes this somewhat earthy wine. The earthiness becomes stronger on the dry palate but is brightened by lemony acidity and a clean-cut finish. | Prestige | 88 | 13 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Cave de Cleebourg 2015 Prestige Riesling (Alsace) | Riesling | Cave de Cleebourg |
45924 | 45923 | France | Although the wine is dry, it has a tempting honey aroma. That follows through lightly to the palate along with yellow fruits and contrasting crisp citrus acidity. The wine is bright and ready to drink. | Grain Sauvage | 88 | 25 | Southwest France | Jurançon Sec | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Cave des Producteurs de Jurançon 2015 Grain Sauvage (Jurançon Sec) | Gros Manseng | Cave des Producteurs de Jurançon |
45925 | 45924 | US | Bold hits of spice and toasted cedar envelop ripe black-cherry and plum flavors in this Merlot-based wine (augmented by proportions of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot). The palate is intensely lush and fruity but anchored neatly by a bitter edge of tannins and cranberry acidity. Should drink well through 2023. | | 88 | 26 | New York | North Fork of Long Island | Long Island | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Coffee Pot Cellars 2013 Meritage (North Fork of Long Island) | Meritage | Coffee Pot Cellars |
45926 | 45925 | Chile | Clean fruit-forward aromas of pear and tropical fruits introduce a smooth, slightly creamy palate with good acidic cut. Citrusy flavors of orange and lime dominate, while the finish is lasting and fresh. | Antiguas Reservas | 88 | 17 | Maipo Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Cousiño-Macul 2015 Antiguas Reservas Chardonnay (Maipo Valley) | Chardonnay | Cousiño-Macul |
45927 | 45926 | US | This wine comes from Woodinville Wine Cellars. It displays aromas of lemongrass, custard and tropical fruit. The flavors are ripe and full bodied, lingering on the finish. | | 88 | 15 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Ded.Reckoning 2015 Sauvignon Blanc (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Sauvignon Blanc | Ded.Reckoning |
45928 | 45927 | Portugal | A blend of Roupeiro and Alvarinho (the two varieties in the name of the wine), this is a smooth wine, ripe with bright fruit and acidity. It has a crisp flavor that balances the warm fruitiness. Ready to drink, although it will be better from 2017. | 2 Duas Castas | 88 | 14 | Alentejano | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Herdade do Esporão 2015 2 Duas Castas White (Alentejano) | Portuguese White | Herdade do Esporão |
45929 | 45928 | US | Rippling texture and bright stone-fruit and apricot flavors mesh nicely in this elegant Grüner Veltliner. There's a touch of nuttiness on the nose and palate, but it's a strong case for Grüner's potential in the Finger Lakes. | Rhythm | 88 | 14 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Inspire Moore 2015 Rhythm Grüner Veltliner (Finger Lakes) | Grüner Veltliner | Inspire Moore |
45930 | 45929 | US | Cocoa, plum and spice aromas are followed by lush blue-fruit flavors. Vanilla notes are speckled throughout. | | 88 | 25 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Januik 2013 Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Merlot | Januik |