| 16201 | 16200 | New Zealand | At this early stage of the wine's evolution, it shows some slightly pungent, sweaty notes, but they're balanced by ample ripe passion fruit aromas and flavors. It's medium in weight, with an attractively structured mouthfeel, and a bright, lengthy finish that echoes with grapefruit. | | 90 | 19 | Marlborough | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Nautilus 2013 Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough) | Sauvignon Blanc | Nautilus |
| 16202 | 16201 | US | Tight and quite dry, this mixes dried herbs with wild blackberry and boysenberry fruit flavors. The ample acidity underscores just-ripe-enough tannins; but overall what most impresses is the wine's balance, tension and length. | | 90 | 26 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Novelty Hill 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Novelty Hill |
| 16203 | 16202 | US | Made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks, this wine shows why Dry Creek Valley has achieved such a fine reputation with this variety. Totally dry and brisk in acidity, it has savory flavors of lemons and limes, passionfruit, gooseberries and white pepper. Awesome with Vietnamese, Ethiopian and Indian fare calling for white wine. | | 90 | 17 | California | Dry Creek Valley | Sonoma | | | Pech Merle 2013 Sauvignon Blanc (Dry Creek Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Pech Merle |
| 16204 | 16203 | Italy | Fragrances suggest exotic fruit, almond and slate. The focused palate delivers juicy citrus, nectarine and pink grapefruit accented with energizing mineral. It's already delicious, but hold until 2016 for more complexity. | | 90 | 28 | Southern Italy | Fiano di Avellino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Pietracupa 2012 Fiano di Avellino | Fiano | Pietracupa |
| 16205 | 16204 | US | Pure Malbec, sourced from the McClellan estate and Minnick Hills vineyards, this is a tight and well-crafted mix of flavors—fig, blackberry, blueberry jam, a whiff of dried herb and white pepper, and tannins grounded in clean earth. The aging, principally Hungarian oak, brings in coffee highlights. | | 90 | 30 | Washington | Walla Walla Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Seven Hills 2012 Malbec (Walla Walla Valley (WA)) | Malbec | Seven Hills |
| 16206 | 16205 | US | Pretty honeysuckle and freesia notes lend a blossomy feel to this supple, impeccably balanced wine. Tart white peach, quince and pineapple flavors are juicy yet bracing on the palate. It ends briskly with a shower of crushed minerals. | | 90 | 16 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Sheldrake Point 2012 Pinot Gris (Finger Lakes) | Pinot Gris | Sheldrake Point |
| 16207 | 16206 | Argentina | Aromas of blackberry, balsam wood, lemony oak and forest floor lead into a fully stocked, hefty palate. Flavors of black fruits, licorice, herbs and oak finish bright but level. What this lacks in complexity is made up for in ripe berry flavors and overall balance. | Reserva | 90 | 24 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Sur de los Andes 2012 Reserva Malbec (Mendoza) | Malbec | Sur de los Andes |
| 16208 | 16207 | US | This Pinot shows the ripe, sunny richness that a good vintage in California can coax out of the grapes. It's enormous in raspberries and cherries, with plenty of new French oak bringing smoky, buttered toast complexities. | Estate Bottled | 90 | 48 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | | | Chalk Hill 2012 Estate Bottled Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) | Pinot Noir | Chalk Hill |
| 16219 | 16218 | US | This falls a little to the thin side of Syrah, at least Syrah grown here in Washington where the grape thrives. Varietal flavors of herb, pepper and stem are in evidence, with an overall impression of lightly ripened berry fruit, stiff tannins, and ample acidity. | | 87 | 23 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Novelty Hill 2011 Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Syrah | Novelty Hill |
| 16209 | 16208 | France | In its tall square bottle, this makes a striking presentation. The wine inside has the same sense of presence, with a ripe, full-bodied structure that's full of red fruits with only light acidity. Fruitiness makes it delicious as an apéritif. | Terres de Berne | 90 | 20 | Provence | Côtes de Provence | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château de Berne 2013 Terres de Berne Rosé (Côtes de Provence) | Rosé | Château de Berne |
| 16210 | 16209 | France | Quat' Saisons, meaning four seasons, suggests that this wine isn't just for summer. It is certainly a food wine with its dry, full-bodied character and ripe caramel and red plum flavors. Lively and fresh at the end, it's ready to drink. | Quat' Saisons | 90 | 24 | Provence | Côtes de Provence | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château la Mascaronne 2013 Quat' Saisons Rosé (Côtes de Provence) | Rosé | Château la Mascaronne |
| 16211 | 16210 | Italy | Made with 70% Carricante and 30% Catarratto, this elegant wine features aromas of tree fruit and white peach. The focused palate delivers tart green apple, citrus and mineral accented with savory Mediterranean herbs alongside crisp acidity. It closes on an almond note. | Isolanuda | 90 | 29 | Sicily & Sardinia | Etna | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Destro 2012 Isolanuda (Etna) | White Blend | Destro |
| 16212 | 16211 | New Zealand | This vintage of Dog Point is unabashedly green without being overwhelming so. There's plenty of fig and melon fruit to provide support for the garlands of cut grass, tomato leaf and fresh herbs. The texture, as usual from this venture, is silky, while the finish is long and vibrant. | | 90 | | Marlborough | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Dog Point 2013 Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough) | Sauvignon Blanc | Dog Point |
| 16213 | 16212 | France | The heavy bottle indicates the importance attached to this wine by its producer. Structured and full bodied, it bursts with crisp fruits, mineral acidity and a touch of herbaceousness. Keep it until late 2014 to broaden out. | Première de Figuière | 90 | 30 | Provence | Côtes de Provence | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Saint-André de Figuière 2013 Première de Figuière Rosé (Côtes de Provence) | Rosé | Domaine Saint-André de Figuière |
| 16214 | 16213 | France | Hydropathe means someone who reacts against water, presumably preferring wine. From hard against the slopes of Mount Sainte-Vicoire, this is a structured, rich and fruity wine. It reveals a strong citrus element as well as red fruits and a strongly mineral texture. | L'Hydropathe | 90 | | Provence | Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Sainte Lucie 2012 L'Hydropathe Rosé (Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire) | Rosé | Domaine Sainte Lucie |
| 16215 | 16214 | US | Blended from various vineyards around the valley, this is a pretty, polished Cabernet for drinking now. Dry and softly tannic, it has lush, appealing black currant, black cherry jam, herb tea and smoky cedar flavors. It's fancy and a good value. | Walking Tree | 90 | 28 | California | Alexander Valley | Sonoma | | | Geyser Peak 2011 Walking Tree Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Geyser Peak |
| 16220 | 16219 | US | Austere in style yet refreshing and quaffable, this dry wine is crisp with fresh green-apple flavor and a tart lemon-lime acidity that bristles the palate. It's delicate in frame, but nicely concentrated with a lingering mineral finish. | Dry | 87 | 16 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Atwater 2012 Dry Riesling (Finger Lakes) | Riesling | Atwater |
| 16221 | 16220 | New Zealand | Potent green notes of jalapeño and green onion accent nectarine and passion fruit aromas, while the plate is more restrained and actually very food friendly. There's ample weight and fleshiness on the midpalate before a relatively quick finish. | | 87 | 18 | Marlborough | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Awatere River 2013 Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough) | Sauvignon Blanc | Awatere River |
| 16222 | 16221 | US | Aromas of crisp green apples, herbs and lemon waft on this rustic off-dry wine. Apple-like and mineral in tone, the palate recalls French apple cider, but with a kick with lemon-lime acidity. It finishes brisk and refreshing. | Tanzen Dame Auten Vineyard 1st Harvest | 87 | 22 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Bloomer Creek 2012 Tanzen Dame Auten Vineyard 1st Harvest Riesling (Finger Lakes) | Riesling | Bloomer Creek |
| 16223 | 16222 | Spain | Plum and berry aromas are leathery but honest and not overreaching. The wine feels tight and pinched, while savory flavors of saucy plum and red-berry fruits finish lightly herbal, with a kick of tomato and spice along with leather. | Inspiración Valdemar Selección | 87 | 20 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bodegas Valdemar 2010 Inspiración Valdemar Selección (Rioja) | Tempranillo Blend | Bodegas Valdemar |
| 16224 | 16223 | South Africa | A new addition to Boschendal's line-up, The Rose Garden Rosé pays tribute to the estate's iconic grounds and garden. Fresh aromas and flavors of raspberry, strawberry hull, white cherry and melon rind recall sunny days spent outside. Light sweet-spice accents carry through the refreshing finish, ending clean and mouthwatering. | The Rose Garden | 87 | 13 | Coastal Region | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Boschendal 2013 The Rose Garden Rosé (Coastal Region) | Rosé | Boschendal |
| 16225 | 16224 | Italy | Made with organically farmed grapes, this wine starts with an unusual nose that recalls Asian spices, curry, rosemary and citrus. The palate is less exotic, offering lemon-lime and grapefruit lightly accented with clove. | Cumalè | 87 | 18 | Southern Italy | Cilento | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Casebianche 2012 Cumalè Fiano (Cilento) | Fiano | Casebianche |
| 16226 | 16225 | France | Rich in style, this full-bodied rosé boasts ripe red fruits and a rounded, smooth character. The lift from acidity gives essential freshness at the end. | Le Cengle Vieilles Vignes | 87 | 17 | Provence | Côtes de Provence | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château de la Galinière 2013 Le Cengle Vieilles Vignes Rosé (Côtes de Provence) | Rosé | Château de la Galinière |
| 16227 | 16226 | France | While rich, this blend of Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon is also quite herbal in character. Maybe it gets its nature from the wild garrigue countryside of Provence, but its tannins are firm and the fruit is laced with licorice. It should age another year. | Titien de Margüi | 87 | 30 | Provence | Coteaux Varois en Provence | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Margüi 2011 Titien de Margüi Red (Coteaux Varois en Provence) | Red Blend | Château Margüi |
| 16228 | 16227 | US | Aromas of syrupy red cherry, vanilla and mint meld with touches of blackberry and pepper. The wine delivers notable concentration, plush texture and a lingering finish. | | 87 | 18 | America | | | | | Cooper's Hawk NV Shiraz (America) | Shiraz | Cooper's Hawk |
| 16229 | 16228 | US | After 22 months in half new French oak, this blend of fruit from four widely separate vineyards inevitably kills the specificity. What's left is a quickly maturing wine with blueberry pie, clove and baking spices. Drink up. | | 87 | 35 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Covington 2010 Cabernet Franc (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Cabernet Franc | Covington |
| 16230 | 16229 | Italy | Fermented and aged in barriques for six months, this retro-styled Chardonnay has aromas of toasted oak, butterscotch and vanilla that carry over to the palate along with yellow apple and citrus. You'll also notice the warmth of evident alcohol on the midpalate. | Jalé | 87 | 35 | Sicily & Sardinia | Sicilia | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Cusumano 2012 Jalé Chardonnay (Sicilia) | Chardonnay | Cusumano |
| 16216 | 16215 | Israel | Refreshing from the first whiff of green apple, fuchsia, and almond blossom, it has flavors of peach, eucalyptus, green apple, and white flowers. Harmonious tannins persist to the bright note of the vanilla custard and orange zest finish, undercut by strong minerality. | Hermon | 90 | 14 | Galilee | | | Mike DeSimone | @worldwineguys | Golan Heights Winery 2012 Hermon White (Galilee) | White Blend | Golan Heights Winery |
| 16217 | 16216 | Spain | Dense black cherry and stewed plum aromas introduce this round, jammy and ultraripe Syrah. In the mouth, the wine is rich and chunky, with brandied cherry and baked berry and plum flavors topped with sprinkles of nutmeg and cumin. Nothing evaporates on the ripe finish. Drink through 2018. | Selecció | 90 | 45 | Catalonia | Priorat | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Clos Berenguer del Molar 2008 Selecció Syrah (Priorat) | Syrah | Clos Berenguer del Molar |
| 16218 | 16217 | Spain | Black-fruit aromas are lively and encouraging. The mouthfeel is a touch clamped and narrow, but airing and aging should help things expand. Flavors of ripe plum and berry get a push from bright acidity, and on the finish this mix of Petit Verdot, Merlot, Cab Sauvignon and Graciano offers plenty of bounce and pulse. Drink through 2018. | Maza Cruz Cima | 90 | 35 | Central Spain | Vino de la Tierra de Castilla | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Dehesa de los Llanos 2009 Maza Cruz Cima Red (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla) | Red Blend | Dehesa de los Llanos |