| 13771 | 13770 | Australia | A disappointing release, with tired white-fruit aromas and slightly confected, rubbery flavors. It's a traditional sparkling blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. | Sparkling | 82 | 15 | Australia Other | South Eastern Australia | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Greg Norman Estates NV Sparkling (South Eastern Australia) | Champagne Blend | Greg Norman Estates |
| 13772 | 13771 | Chile | Dilute, tropical aromas of banana and salami are not inviting. This has a creamy, yeasty mouthfeel and bland flavors of papaya and hot dog, with a yeasty theme on the finish. | Crucero Collection | 82 | 13 | Colchagua Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Siegel 2014 Crucero Collection Chardonnay (Colchagua Valley) | Chardonnay | Siegel |
| 13773 | 13772 | Canada | Aged in older American and French oak barrels for approximately one year, this lacks the fruit to stand up to the bitter tannins. It's green and short, with little fruit flavor. | | 82 | 22 | British Columbia | Okanagan Valley | | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Tinhorn Creek 2011 Pinot Noir (Okanagan Valley) | Pinot Noir | Tinhorn Creek |
| 13774 | 13773 | Italy | Rustic aromas recall game, fetid flower, barnyard and black fruit past its prime. The bitter palate shows flint and a hint of tire rubber but no fruit richness. Tried twice with consistent results. | Marangi | 82 | 16 | Southern Italy | Salento | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Tenute Mater Domini 2012 Marangi Negroamaro (Salento) | Negroamaro | Tenute Mater Domini |
| 13775 | 13774 | Chile | Aromas of coffee grinds and muddled blackberry lead to a shrill palate with a shaky structure. Stewy plum and raspberry flavors finish salty, lightly weedy and baked in feel. | Reserva | 82 | 10 | Maule Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Carma 2011 Reserva Carmenère (Maule Valley) | Carmenère | Carma |
| 13776 | 13775 | Chile | This bottling is Bisquertt's first foray into the world of Pinot Noir. The wine smells like a wet dog, along with some candied, artificial fruit aromas. A chunky, sticky-feeling palate houses medicinal, green berry flavors, while the finish is oaky and remains medicinal and hot. | Crazy Rows | 82 | 25 | Leyda Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Viña Bisquertt 2013 Crazy Rows Pinot Noir (Leyda Valley) | Pinot Noir | Viña Bisquertt |
| 13777 | 13776 | Chile | Harsh, resiny oak aromas are devoid of fruit. This is flat, creamy and mushy in feel, with flavors of melon, powdered sugar and raw wood. The finish is resiny and candied. | Reserva | 82 | 11 | Casablanca Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Santa Carolina 2013 Reserva Chardonnay (Casablanca Valley) | Chardonnay | Santa Carolina |
| 13778 | 13777 | Chile | Sour plum and cranberry aromas are almost volatile, leading to a racy, acidic palate. Snappy, tart flavors of red plum and pie cherry finish with scouring acidity. This is a fresh but raw Malbec. | Natura | 82 | 11 | Rapel Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Emiliana 2012 Natura Malbec (Rapel Valley) | Malbec | Emiliana |
| 13779 | 13778 | Chile | Sweaty, raw, sour aromas are harsh. The palate is flat and chunky in feel, with pithy grapefruit, nettle and bitter green flavors. Pyrazines and bitterness ride roughshod on the finish. | Los Vascos | 81 | 13 | Colchagua Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) 2014 Los Vascos Chardonnay (Colchagua Valley) | Chardonnay | Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) |
| 13780 | 13779 | Chile | Rough, almost harsh aromas of petrol and sauerkraut are less than inviting. This is bland and soft in feel, with almost no spritz or lift. Innocuous flavors of melon, papaya and honey finish flat and sugary. | | 81 | 7 | Central Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Beach Kite 2013 Moscato (Central Valley) | Moscato | Beach Kite |
| 13781 | 13780 | Chile | This is a vegetal, underripe wine, albeit one with a fresh palate. The nose, flavor profile and finish are decidedly green and pyrazinic. Made from 94% Sauvignon Blanc with Chardonnay and Viognier. | Assemblage Reserve | 81 | 20 | Colchagua Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Estampa 2013 Assemblage Reserve White (Colchagua Valley) | White Blend | Estampa |
| 13782 | 13781 | Chile | Rubbery, animal-like aromas are low on fruit. The palate is shrill and dominated by sharp acidity. Sour, herbal and pinched tasting, this is tart and green overall. | Clava Reserve | 80 | 14 | Rapel Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Quintay 2013 Clava Reserve Carmenère (Rapel Valley) | Carmenère | Quintay |
| 13783 | 13782 | Chile | Yeasty, melony and smelling like yellow mustard, this Moscato is generally unappealing. Spritzy (but barely) on the palate, it has flavors of canned pineapple and mango, with a cloying finish. | Left Coast | 80 | 7 | Chile | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | flipflop NV Left Coast Moscato (Chile) | Moscato | flipflop |
| 13784 | 13783 | Chile | Strained and oily on the nose, this lacks freshness and fruitiness. Briny flavors are extreme and sweaty, while the finish tastes a lot like sauerkraut. | Albamar | 80 | 12 | Casablanca Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | William Cole 2014 Albamar Chardonnay (Casablanca Valley) | Chardonnay | William Cole |
| 13785 | 13784 | Austria | Peachy notes are accentuated by a very floral, creamy touch of oak to create a very appetizing, inviting nose. The palate is more rounded, flanked by sonorous but subtle oak spice and gentle fruit with a core of freshness and life that comes together on the long, spicy finish. | Spiegel | 91 | 35 | Wagram | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Anton Bauer 2014 Spiegel Grüner Veltliner (Wagram) | Grüner Veltliner | Anton Bauer |
| 13786 | 13785 | US | Bitter orange rind and spice notes accent layers of sweet honey, pineapple and mango in this lusciously sweet, silky ice wine. Strikes of lemon-lime acidity add zest and vibrance through a long, lingering finish. | Ice Wine | 91 | 49 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Boundary Breaks 2014 Ice Wine Riesling (Finger Lakes) | Riesling | Boundary Breaks |
| 13787 | 13786 | US | Grenache (56%) takes the lead on this blend, which also includes Syrah, Mourvèdre, Counoise and Cinsault. It offers aromas of celery salt, coffee and dark berries. The palate brings fruit flavors that display the best this vintage has to offer—richness without excessive weight. The finish persists. | Byzance | 91 | 34 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Brian Carter Cellars 2011 Byzance Red (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Brian Carter Cellars |
| 13788 | 13787 | US | A unique blend of Syrah (78%), Cabernet Sauvignon (13%) and Mourvèdre, this low-alcohol wine (for the vintage and region) offers aromas of high-toned dried herbs, earth, smoked meat, smoke and white pepper. The citrusy fire-pit flavors are elegant and show persistence. It's a unique expression of the area that should do well on the dinner table. | Rediviva of the Stones | 91 | 60 | Washington | Walla Walla Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Buty 2012 Rediviva of the Stones Red (Walla Walla Valley (WA)) | Red Blend | Buty |
| 13789 | 13788 | US | This blend of Syrah (58%), Merlot (33%) and Malbec (9%) offers immediate appeal, with ready-to-go aromas of raspberry compote, mocha and cranberries. The polished red-fruit flavors show depth. | Cherry Street Reserve | 91 | 25 | Washington | Horse Heaven Hills | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Canoe Ridge 2012 Cherry Street Reserve Red (Horse Heaven Hills) | Red Blend | Canoe Ridge |
| 13790 | 13789 | France | Dating to the Middle Ages, this estate has produced a Merlot-dominated wine packed with dark tannins and a dusty texture that is becoming more elegant as it ages. The wine is still young and full of its concentrated structure. Drink from 2020. | | 91 | 38 | Bordeaux | Saint-Émilion | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Ambe Tour Pourret 2012 Saint-Émilion | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Ambe Tour Pourret |
| 13791 | 13790 | France | André Lurton bought de Rochemorin in 1973, an estate with vines since the 16th century. This is an aromatic wine, perfumed with blackberry tones. It has plenty of fresh fruit, soft tannins and ample acidity. The structure plays a supporting role—dry while also showing some richness. Drink from 2019. | | 91 | 28 | Bordeaux | Pessac-Léognan | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château de Rochemorin 2013 Pessac-Léognan | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château de Rochemorin |
| 13792 | 13791 | France | This wine has a juicy, fruity character that comes from the 60% of Cabernets in the blend. It is just touched by wood and, like a true Bordeaux second wine, it is showing plenty of perfumed fruitiness already. With fresh acidity and a bright character, the wine will be ready to drink from 2018. | Petit Figeac | 91 | | Bordeaux | Saint-Émilion | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Figeac 2013 Petit Figeac (Saint-Émilion) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Figeac |
| 13793 | 13792 | Austria | Taut lemony freshness brightens nose and slender palate. This is lifted and pure, bright and sprightly and a celebration of lemon juiciness and zest. The finish is whistle clean and as refreshing as the first strokes in a cold pool of glistening water. | Heiligenstein Reserve | 91 | | Kamptal | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Jurtschitsch 2014 Heiligenstein Reserve Riesling (Kamptal) | Riesling | Jurtschitsch |
| 13794 | 13793 | US | Slicks of butter, cream and spice in this unusual barrel-fermented Gewürztraminer may evoke divisive love-it-or-hate-it reactions, but the intensity and quality of this deeply concentrated wine is hard to deny. It's gorgeously fruity and floral, bursting of honeysuckle, rose petals and melons, yet elegantly balanced in acidity and alcohol. It's deeply penetrating, with reverberating waves of bright citrus notes and a lingering tea-toned astringency. Drinks well now, but should be an interesting wine to mature over the next decade. | Umlaut | 91 | 30 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Keuka Spring 2013 Umlaut Gewürztraminer (Finger Lakes) | Gewürztraminer | Keuka Spring |
| 13795 | 13794 | New Zealand | This shows a touch less oak than the Maté's Vineyard, with more emphasis on pineapple and citrus. It's medium-bodied, with a slightly custardy texture, and turns tangy and crisp on the finish. Drink now–2020. | Coddington | 91 | 45 | Kumeu | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Kumeu River 2013 Coddington Chardonnay (Kumeu) | Chardonnay | Kumeu River |
| 13796 | 13795 | Austria | Plush, almost candy-like berry notes mingle with fresher inflections of moss on the aromatic nose. The soft and supple palate unleashes even more berry and cherry fruit, so much so that it takes a moment to realise that there is an actual, firm structure to support this purple-tinged display which finishes in medium-bodied spiciness. | Konkret | 91 | 39 | Neusiedlersee | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Meinklang 2012 Konkret St. Laurent (Neusiedlersee) | St. Laurent | Meinklang |
| 13797 | 13796 | Austria | There's an almost honeyed edge to the nose of this charming, composed wine. The sprightly palate is highlighted by a spritz of lemon here and there and the occasional flash of white pepper. This has a masterfully light touch. | Ried Renner Reserve | 91 | 33 | Kamptal | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Schloss Gobelsburg 2014 Ried Renner Reserve Grüner Veltliner (Kamptal) | Grüner Veltliner | Schloss Gobelsburg |
| 13798 | 13797 | Austria | A distinct whiff of tiny, black elderberries promises joy. This is joined by white pepper and iron oxide to play on luscious but soft red and black fruit. The spice is exciting and pervasive and highlighted by freshness. The fine balance this strikes is expressed as straight-laced elegance. What unpretentious, honest joy. | Apleton Rouge | 91 | 25 | Burgenland | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Steindorfer 2013 Apleton Rouge Red (Burgenland) | Austrian Red Blend | Steindorfer |
| 13799 | 13798 | Austria | Aromatic stone fruit swings in those lively citrus notes. There is a creamy apple flavor in the background, softening the bold lemon notes. This is pure and lifted, graceful and slender. | Seeberg Reserve | 91 | 29 | Kamptal | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Steininger 2014 Seeberg Reserve Riesling (Kamptal) | Riesling | Steininger |
| 13800 | 13799 | US | A zesty nose of blackberry and mint also shows elements of plum, pencil lead and eucalyptus leaf in this single-vineyard exploration. The food-friendly, earthy and minerally palate offers more pencil lead as well as black pepper, coriander and thyme. | Fogstone Vineyard | 91 | 64 | California | Santa Lucia Highlands | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Testarossa 2013 Fogstone Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands) | Pinot Noir | Testarossa |