| 106741 | 106740 | US | Very floral aromatics mark this distinctive effort; it's positively overflowing with rose petals. Turns more musky and spicy in the mouth, before fading away a little abruptly. | | 84 | 15 | New York | North Fork of Long Island | Long Island | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Palmer 1999 Gewürztraminer (North Fork of Long Island) | Gewürztraminer | Palmer |
| 106742 | 106741 | Italy | The nose offers a full, interesting blend of Oriental spice, cherry, ginger and soy elements. The flavors turn to tart cherry, and brisk, slightly drying tannins show on the finish. | | 83 | 11 | Tuscany | Chianti Classico | | | | Nando 1998 Chianti Classico | Sangiovese | Nando |
| 106743 | 106742 | US | Toast aromas accent ripe pears and golden-delicious apples in this soft, easy-to-like Chard that only lacks a bit of depth. A slightly bitter note on the finish should become less noticeable over the next few months. | | 83 | 10 | New York | North Fork of Long Island | Long Island | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Martha Clara 1999 Chardonnay (North Fork of Long Island) | Chardonnay | Martha Clara |
| 106744 | 106743 | US | A blended white, but predominantly—you guessed it—Chardonnay. The soft, sweet pear aromas and flavors are simple and clean, making this a decent quaffer on a hot summer day. | Chardonette/White Blend | 83 | 7 | New York | North Fork of Long Island | Long Island | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Hargrave NV Chardonette/White Blend Chardonnay (North Fork of Long Island) | Chardonnay | Hargrave |
| 106745 | 106744 | Italy | Opens with a complex nose of cherry, plum, cocoa and leather elements that promise much. On the palate, however, it turns much more tart—even sharp—with mild cherry fruit and a light body. Finishes with modest length and a sour cranberry-herb note. | | 83 | 7 | Tuscany | Chianti | | | | Tiziano 1999 Chianti | Sangiovese | Tiziano |
| 106746 | 106745 | Italy | The red cherry fruit bears some mushroom notes among the cedar and clove accents, and there's a sense of hollowing-out that should not be evidenced at this age. It's light, showing some nice berry and spice flavors and a sweet woodiness. But it's too developed now for a 1997 riserva. | Riserva | 83 | 13 | Tuscany | Chianti Classico | | | | Piccini 1997 Riserva (Chianti Classico) | Sangiovese | Piccini |
| 106747 | 106746 | US | Boasts slightly oily rose and lychee scents that leave no doubt as to what grape variety you are smelling. This is a big-boned wine with a healthy alcohol level, but one wishes for more persistence on the finish. | | 83 | 13 | New York | North Fork of Long Island | Long Island | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Bedell 1998 Gewürztraminer (North Fork of Long Island) | Gewürztraminer | Bedell |
| 106748 | 106747 | Israel | Opens with solid grape and red-currant fruit accented by tobacco, but on the palate the wine is light for a Petite Sirah, usually a hefty wine. As the fruit is from very young vines, it's not a terrible surprise, and it's a positive sign that Israeli winemakers are stretching their horizons. Finishes tart-sweet, with red berry fruit and a hint of licorice. | Valley Wines | 83 | 9 | Shomron | | | | | Carmel 1999 Valley Wines Petite Sirah (Shomron) | Petite Sirah | Carmel |
| 106749 | 106748 | US | A lightweight Pinot that's actually marketed as a rosé, this wine nevertheless manages to pack in decent flavors of apple skin, red berries and cinnamon, capped off by some leathery, meaty notes. | Fleurette | 83 | 10 | New York | North Fork of Long Island | Long Island | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Hargrave NV Fleurette Rosé (North Fork of Long Island) | Rosé | Hargrave |
| 106750 | 106749 | US | Peach and faint berry flavors in a light, crisp rosé with just a hint of residual sugar. A versatile picnic wine that's a cheerful copper hue to boot. | | 83 | 11 | New York | North Fork of Long Island | Long Island | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Corey Creek 1998 Rosé (North Fork of Long Island) | Rosé | Corey Creek |
| 106751 | 106750 | US | A lightweight Pinot that's actually marketed as a rose, this wine nevertheless manages to pack in decent flavors of apple skin, red berries and cinnamon, capped off by some leathery, meaty notes. | Fleurette | 83 | 10 | New York | North Fork of Long Island | Long Island | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Castello di Borghese NV Fleurette Pinot Noir (North Fork of Long Island) | Pinot Noir | Castello di Borghese |
| 106752 | 106751 | US | A lightweight bordeaux style blend that's best slightly chilled as a stand-in for Beaujolais or Bourgeuil. Berry fruit, with some light tannins that turn a bit green on the finish. | Petit Chateau | 83 | 10 | New York | North Fork of Long Island | Long Island | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Castello di Borghese NV Petit Chateau Red (North Fork of Long Island) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Castello di Borghese |
| 106753 | 106752 | Italy | As much as we like the retro package, this time the contents are just too one-dimensional. The heavily toasted oak over the narrow fruit from the '98 vintage reads as just that—toast, with vanilla and coconut shadings. Dry powdery tannins mark the taut finish. | Castelrotto | 83 | 26 | Tuscany | Chianti | | | | Giacomo Mori 1998 Castelrotto (Chianti) | Sangiovese | Giacomo Mori |
| 106754 | 106753 | France | Bright cherry and cedary aromas open to a soft mouthfeel and tart blackberry flavors with black toast shadings. The dark flavors and light mouthfeel are a bit out of sync, as if the flavor range demands more weight on the palate. Tart black fruits show on the finish. | Estate Bottled | 83 | 11 | Languedoc-Roussillon | Vin de Pays d'Oc | | | | Abarbanel 1999 Estate Bottled Syrah (Vin de Pays d'Oc) | Syrah | Abarbanel |
| 106755 | 106754 | US | Strays too far into the kitchen-herb spectrum for this taster. Big and creamy, with a mocha finish that lingers, but the fresh-cut thyme, parsley and basil make for an eccentric mouthful. | | 83 | 18 | New York | North Fork of Long Island | Long Island | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Palmer 1997 Merlot (North Fork of Long Island) | Merlot | Palmer |
| 106756 | 106755 | Italy | Shows modest dark cherry fruit with cedar and leather accents. A lean, even mouthfeel and moderate acidity mark the palate. The tart dried-fruit flavors turn somewhat sour on the back end. | | 83 | 18 | Tuscany | Chianti Classico | | | | Vigna Piccola 1996 Chianti Classico | Sangiovese | Vigna Piccola |
| 106757 | 106756 | Italy | Looking brown around the edges, this wine is showing decline at an age when a good riserva should be hitting full stride. The fruit is stylishly sweet, but attenuated, and past its best in this pretty, older wine. Fading elegance, but why at just past five years of age? | Riserva | 83 | 22 | Tuscany | Chianti Classico | | | | Valiano 1995 Riserva (Chianti Classico) | Sangiovese | Valiano |
| 106758 | 106757 | Italy | Light, with some sour cherry fruit on the nose and palate that's outweighed throughout by a dry, woodiness that enters early and persists. | | 83 | 10 | Tuscany | Chianti Classico | | | | Coli 1998 Chianti Classico | Sangiovese | Coli |
| 106759 | 106758 | Italy | Shows unexpected age, with brown around the edges and mature prune and orange-peel aromas. The flavors are more alive, but are not vibrant. Rather dull on the finish, this isn't bad wine but tastes like something four or five years older. | Riserva | 83 | 26 | Tuscany | Chianti Classico | | | | Castellare 1996 Riserva (Chianti Classico) | Sangiovese | Castellare |
| 106760 | 106759 | US | Bright red-berry aromas, decent weight and slightly tough tanins in the finish all point to this as a good partner to grilled burgers this summer. 100% Merlot. | Mudd Vineyard Fleur de Terre | 83 | 16 | New York | North Fork of Long Island | Long Island | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Channing Perrine 1999 Mudd Vineyard Fleur de Terre Merlot (North Fork of Long Island) | Merlot | Channing Perrine |
| 106761 | 106760 | US | Ripe melons and pears dance a delicate duet on the palate—softly and gently shifting ever so slightly from honeydew to Bosc and back, before turning lean and citrusy on the finish. | Estate | 83 | 13 | New York | North Fork of Long Island | Long Island | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Palmer 1998 Estate Pinot Blanc (North Fork of Long Island) | Pinot Blanc | Palmer |
| 106762 | 106761 | US | There's some light toast and vanilla flavors layered over modest Bosc-pear fruit, but a lack of intensity holds this wine back despite a generous mouthfeel and ample structure. | Estate Bottled | 83 | 15 | New York | North Fork of Long Island | Long Island | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Macari 1998 Estate Bottled Chardonnay (North Fork of Long Island) | Chardonnay | Macari |
| 106763 | 106762 | US | Sappy candied-cherry fruit aromas lead into a soft, easy-to-drink blend that's an unpretentious quaff for the backyard grill. | Pythagoras | 83 | 11 | New York | North Fork of Long Island | Long Island | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Pindar Vineyards NV Pythagoras Red (North Fork of Long Island) | Red Blend | Pindar Vineyards |
| 106764 | 106763 | US | Starts off with aromas of apple blossoms and ultraripe pears. The pear notes carry through on the palate, where they're joined by a touch of anise. This slightly sweet bottling pales in comparison to Paumanok's Dry Riesling, but offers a well-made, soft alternative. | Semi Dry | 83 | 15 | New York | North Fork of Long Island | Long Island | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Paumanok 2000 Semi Dry Riesling (North Fork of Long Island) | Riesling | Paumanok |
| 106765 | 106764 | Italy | The cherry aromas and flavors here already have an aged quality. Some nice spicy accents conspire to keep it alive, but it closes rather tart and woody. Doesn't show the depth expected in a riserva. | Riserva | 83 | 12 | Tuscany | Chianti | | | | Castellani 1997 Riserva (Chianti) | Sangiovese | Castellani |
| 106766 | 106765 | US | A blended white, but predominantly-you guessed it-Chardonnay. The soft, sweet pear aromas and flavors are simple and clean, making this a decent quaffer on a hot summer day. | Chardonette | 83 | 7 | New York | North Fork of Long Island | Long Island | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Castello di Borghese NV Chardonette White (North Fork of Long Island) | White Blend | Castello di Borghese |
| 106767 | 106766 | US | Offers mild berry fruit allied to some green bell pepper and herb aromas. A bit light and tart fo a single vineyrd wine, but still good. | Sculpture Garden | 83 | 19 | New York | Long Island | Long Island | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Channing Daughters 1998 Sculpture Garden Merlot (Long Island) | Merlot | Channing Daughters |
| 106768 | 106767 | US | Modest green-apple fruit is married to earthy grapefruit and lime flavors in this effort by Channing Daughters winemaker Larry Perrine. | Oregon Road | 83 | 13 | New York | Long Island | Long Island | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Channing Perrine 1998 Oregon Road Riesling (Long Island) | Riesling | Channing Perrine |
| 106769 | 106768 | Italy | There's some interesting game and slate accents on the nose here, but also a candied quality to the cherry fruit. The acidity is fairly high and the tannins tense and somewhat drying on the finish. | I Sodi del Paretaio | 83 | 11 | Tuscany | Chianti | | | | Badia di Morrona 1998 I Sodi del Paretaio (Chianti) | Sangiovese | Badia di Morrona |
| 106770 | 106769 | Italy | Crushed mint, red berry and menthol aromas mix with an unusual scent suggesting paraffin. The aromas carry over to the straightforward linear palate together with sour cherry, thyme and clove alongside. Firm tannins and fresh acidity provide support. | | 88 | 30 | Piedmont | Barolo | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Cantina del Nebbiolo 2013 Barolo | Nebbiolo | Cantina del Nebbiolo |