| 591 | 590 | US | Sweet honeysuckle, lime blossoms and honeydew show on the very flowery nose of this bottling from a newer property near the old mining town of Pozo. The sip tightens up smartly with Anjou pear and honeysuckle flavors, but it's the powerful acidity that makes for a compelling palate. | | 89 | 17 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Vintage Cowboy 2016 Chardonnay (Paso Robles) | Chardonnay | Vintage Cowboy |
| 592 | 591 | Austria | Almost luscious pear aromas and notes of peardrop make for a very fruity nose. The palate has a fruity, lemony ease, while the body is slender, dry and has some spritz. The lemon freshness is vivid, brightening everything on this easy, fruity summer wine. | GV | 89 | 13 | Niederösterreich | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Winzer Krems 2016 GV Grüner Veltliner (Niederösterreich) | Grüner Veltliner | Winzer Krems |
| 593 | 592 | US | Purple fruit and wood spice intermingle on the aromas, along with clove, herb and baking spice, showing a touch of volatility. The fruit flavors are big and bold, bringing a sense of structure and liveliness. It's an intriguing example of the variety from an up-and-coming vineyard. | Summit View Vineyard | 89 | 41 | Washington | Walla Walla Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Kontos 2014 Summit View Vineyard Malbec (Walla Walla Valley (WA)) | Malbec | Kontos |
| 594 | 593 | Austria | A hint of tropicality hovers above the nose, recalling passion fruit. The palate restricts itself to fresh lemon and green apple. This is light, dry, juicy and refreshing—ideal for a sunny day as a light apéritif. | | 89 | 16 | Niederösterreich | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Landhaus Mayer 2016 Riesling (Niederösterreich) | Riesling | Landhaus Mayer |
| 595 | 594 | France | This medium-bodied blend of 50% Grenache and 50% Syrah is simple but satisfying. Ripe cherries and raspberries carry the load, dressed up by hints of vanilla and cinnamon. A soft dustiness marks the texture, turning silky on the finish. Drink now–2020. | La Decelle | 89 | 20 | Rhône Valley | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Lavau 2015 La Decelle Red | Rhône-style Red Blend | Lavau |
| 596 | 595 | US | This is a true pan-Washington Cabernet, with fruit coming from 12 different vineyards scattered across the Columbia Valley. It's 100% varietal as aromas of char, toast, black cherry meats, herb, cranberry and spice are followed by elegantly styled dark-fruit flavors. The tannins bring a bit of heft and grip. | | 89 | 30 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | L'Ecole No. 41 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Cabernet Sauvignon | L'Ecole No. 41 |
| 597 | 596 | Greece | This indigenous Cretan variety shows its character in the deft hands of Lyrarakis, grown at high altitude. Aromas of fresh pineapple, citrus and flowers lead into pear, green apple and saline notes. Balanced and bright. | | 89 | 13 | Crete | | | Susan Kostrzewa | @suskostrzewa | Lyrarakis 2015 Vilana (Crete) | Vilana | Lyrarakis |
| 598 | 597 | Austria | A touch of funky yeastiness plays on the nose before the lemon zestiness shines through. The palate is slender and light, focusing on that bright, fresh lemon note. This is easy, juicy and very refreshing. | Furth-Palt | 89 | 24 | Kremstal | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Malat 2016 Furth-Palt Riesling (Kremstal) | Riesling | Malat |
| 599 | 598 | US | Light and lively aromas of dried red berries, concentrated roses, cola and black plums show on the nose of this very accessible and pleasurable Sangiovese. The cohesive palate integrates cherry, cola and milk-chocolate flavors into an easy-drinking frame, perfect for barbecues or family-style Italian meals. | Starlight | 89 | 36 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Midnight 2013 Starlight Sangiovese (Paso Robles) | Sangiovese | Midnight |
| 600 | 599 | US | An easy Cabernet, soft and fruity, great for drinking now, at a pretty good price. It's dry and gentle in the mouth, with some real complexity, combining ripe cherries and blackberries with suggestions of dried herbs, cocoa and tobacco. | | 87 | 20 | California | Alexander Valley | Sonoma | | | Michael Pozzan 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Michael Pozzan |
| 571 | 570 | US | Aromas of sea salt, olive brine, smoked meat, herb and earth lead to medium-bodied fruit flavors that run warm on the finish. There are plenty of good things going on but they don't seem to entirely come together. | Art Den Hoed Vineyard | 89 | 50 | Washington | Yakima Valley | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Ardor 2015 Art Den Hoed Vineyard Syrah (Yakima Valley) | Syrah | Ardor |
| 572 | 571 | US | This wine tastes fresh and brisk, like apricots and lemons, yet a silky-smooth texture adds depth and interest to make it more than just a one-note, fruity style of wine. It comes from an over-achieving winery located one county inland from Napa. | | 89 | 25 | California | Yolo County | Central Valley | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Berryessa Gap 2015 Albariño (Yolo County) | Albariño | Berryessa Gap |
| 573 | 572 | Italy | Here's a mouthwatering, succulent red that arrives with aromas and flavors of juicy black cherry, licorice, white pepper and graphite. It's light bodied, fresh and savory, with solid but polished tannins. An almond note gives it a pleasantly bitter finish. It's made to be drunk young so enjoy soon. | | 89 | 15 | Piedmont | Dolcetto d'Alba | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Brezza 2015 Dolcetto d'Alba | Dolcetto | Brezza |
| 574 | 573 | France | Fruity and ripe, the wine also has some solid structure to give it a core of dark tannins. The black-currant fruits are developing well, bringing their crispness to the party. Drink this wine from 2018. | | 89 | 14 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux Supérieur | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Bois Chantant 2015 Bordeaux Supérieur | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Bois Chantant |
| 575 | 574 | France | This bend of 70% Syrah and 30% Grenache is nevertheless very pale in hue. the nose hints at wet stone, thyme and bay leaf, while the medium-bodied palate delivers a harmonious blend of red berries and citrus. Long on the finish, with mouthwatering persistence. | Tradition | 89 | 11 | Rhône Valley | Costières de Nîmes | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Château de Campuget 2016 Tradition Rosé (Costières de Nîmes) | Rosé | Château de Campuget |
| 576 | 575 | France | This is a juicy wine with its red fruits and attractive acidity. The wood aging still shows, perhaps too strongly, but that fruit is already a major factor in the success of the wine. Drink from 2019. | | 89 | 14 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux Supérieur | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château de l'Aubrade 2015 Bordeaux Supérieur | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château de l'Aubrade |
| 577 | 576 | France | From a Grand Cru estate, this second wine shows the same rich fruit and generous structure as the winery's first wine. It's just softer with an approachable character and generous black fruits that will enable it to mature relatively quickly. Drink from 2020. | Les Terrasses de Pressac | 89 | 37 | Bordeaux | Saint-Émilion | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château de Pressac 2014 Les Terrasses de Pressac (Saint-Émilion) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château de Pressac |
| 578 | 577 | US | Ripe luscious black-cherry and berry notes lend heft to this bold concentrated rosé. It's just a shade off dry, but balances neatly, juxtaposing crisp acidity against lavish texture and a pleasantly clingy finish. | Pinot Noir | 89 | 17 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Chateau Lafayette Reneau 2016 Pinot Noir Rosé (Finger Lakes) | Rosé | Chateau Lafayette Reneau |
| 579 | 578 | France | A ripe perfumed wine with fine tannins as well as dense fruit. Blackberry flavors are up there along with the acidity and crisp aftertaste. It's a wine with a good future, ready to drink from 2018. | Château Jean de Bel Air | 89 | 15 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Maison Noble Saint Martin 2015 Château Jean de Bel Air (Bordeaux) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Maison Noble Saint Martin |
| 580 | 579 | US | This refreshing, well-structured wine offers vivid but light fruit flavors, a crisp balance and mouthwatering texture. It has lots of fresh citrus flavors that will pair well with salty meats and all kinds of seafood. | | 89 | 13 | California | California | California Other | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Cupcake 2016 Rosé (California) | Rosé | Cupcake |
| 581 | 580 | US | Two-thirds Chenin Blanc and one-third Grüner Veltliner, this wine opens with aromas of apple, white pepper, herb and spice. It brings a sense of freshness and purity, along with a rounded feel. | | 89 | 18 | Washington | Washington | Washington Other | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Raconteur 2016 White (Washington) | White Blend | Raconteur |
| 582 | 581 | US | This one-of-a-kind in the state wine was fermented on skins for 12 days, giving it a light-orange color. The aromas leap up from the glass, with notes of spice, lychee, orange peel and mineral. The palate is dry and textured, with a rich but still sleek feel. Put it on the dinner table to see it shine. | Orange Oak Ridge Vineyard | 89 | 26 | Washington | Columbia Gorge (WA) | Washington Other | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Savage Grace 2016 Orange Oak Ridge Vineyard Gewürztraminer (Columbia Gorge (WA)) | Gewürztraminer | Savage Grace |
| 583 | 582 | US | The aromas are so light you need to strain to get at them, with notes of vanilla, coffee and cherry. The palate brings plentiful coffee and cherry flavors that show a pleasing sense of texture. One wants more aromatically, but the palate delivers. | | 89 | 18 | Washington | Wahluke Slope | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Seven Falls 2013 Merlot (Wahluke Slope) | Merlot | Seven Falls |
| 584 | 583 | US | This incredibly zesty and fruity bottling shows raspberry, lavender and white pepper on the nose. It's fun to sip, with snappy red fruits and hibiscus most prominent. Complexity comes from touches of rooibos tea and potpourri. It's still extremely youthful. | Unfiltered Estate | 89 | 32 | California | Santa Cruz Mountains | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Silvertip 2014 Unfiltered Estate Pinot Noir (Santa Cruz Mountains) | Pinot Noir | Silvertip |
| 585 | 584 | Austria | That herbal, yeasty tang of Grüner is on display on the nose. The dry palate further brings out the earthy aspect with miso, stone, yeast and lemon. The body is light and balanced with a savory but diffuse finish. | | 89 | 18 | Kamptal | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Steininger 2016 Grüner Veltliner (Kamptal) | Grüner Veltliner | Steininger |
| 586 | 585 | US | This is an expressive example of this variety, especially considering the stainless steel aging. The aromas are bright, with notes of apple, pear and melon. The cantaloupe flavors are broad and fleshy, lingering on the finish. It brings a lot of appeal. | StevensSteel | 89 | 25 | Washington | Yakima Valley | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Stevens 2016 StevensSteel Chardonnay (Yakima Valley) | Chardonnay | Stevens |
| 587 | 586 | Austria | Although a flinty touch of reduction still hangs on the nose, freshness and verve await underneath. The palate is juicy, slight, dry and very refreshing. It offers a slender, lemony expression of Pinot Blanc with a clean-cut finish. | Classic | 89 | 18 | Steiermark | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Strauss 2016 Classic Pinot Blanc (Steiermark) | Pinot Blanc | Strauss |
| 588 | 587 | Austria | Notes of tart lemon peel appear on the nose. The lean and light body continues in that lemony vein with brisk freshness. This wine is light, with a slight texture made up of yeastiness and zesty lemon. Some notes of grass appear on the finish. Drink this light, dry wine soon. | Classic | 89 | 20 | Südsteiermark | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Strauss 2016 Classic Sauvignon Blanc (Südsteiermark) | Sauvignon Blanc | Strauss |
| 589 | 588 | US | It's always a treat to discover a good, well-made but not overpowering wine. This one has nothing in excess, just moderate and crisp fruit flavors with light spicy accents. An appetizing texture backed by good acidity leads to a clean, dry finish. This unoaked wine from northern California should be a crowd pleaser. | | 89 | 18 | California | North Coast | | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Trinity River 2015 Chardonnay | Chardonnay | Trinity River |
| 590 | 589 | Austria | A dark, smoky smudge seems to cover the red-cherry notes on the nose. The palate is juicy and light, with this red-cherry nature at its core. Easy and light, it's a perfect fruit-driven summer red. | | 89 | | Burgenland | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Umathum 2015 Zweigelt (Burgenland) | Zweigelt | Umathum |