| 17041 | 17040 | US | Steve Clifton takes this common grape on an uncommonly tasty spin, starting with taut and fresh aromas of green-apple flesh, grapefruit pith and light white flowers. The earthy palate shows river-stone and wet-cement minerality but also Key lime and Gravenstein apple warmth, all wrapped up in a compelling texture. | | 90 | 20 | California | Santa Barbara County | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Palmina 2015 Pinot Grigio (Santa Barbara County) | Pinot Grigio | Palmina |
| 17042 | 17041 | US | Fuzzy peach with a companionable co-host of Meyer lemon star in this medium-bodied, voluptuously appealing wine. It's balanced and easy to enjoy, its finish taking on added volume and likability. | Bliss | 90 | 26 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Peace Water 2015 Bliss Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Peace Water |
| 17043 | 17042 | US | Blended with 8% Cabernet Sauvignon, this mountain-grown wine offers bold black plum and berry around a compacted, extracted fullness of tannin and French oak. Dried herb, clove and vanilla accent the fruit, while the finish lingers gingerly. | | 90 | 60 | California | Napa County-Sonoma County | Napa-Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Pride Mountain 2013 Merlot (Napa County-Sonoma County) | Merlot | Pride Mountain |
| 17044 | 17043 | Austria | The pure and evocative scent of wild huckleberries leads onto a concentrated but still medium palate that is light and sprightly on its feet—a reflection of the 2014 vintage. There is freshness but also some silky grip. The aftertaste presents a lovely dollop of white pepper. | Johanneshöhe | 90 | 19 | Burgenland | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Prieler 2014 Johanneshöhe Blaufränkisch (Burgenland) | Blaufränkisch | Prieler |
| 17045 | 17044 | Austria | Some grass and Elderflower foliage give a little aromatic lift. The palate is deliciously zesty and slender, lightweight, dry and refreshing, always with a slight grassy citrus perfume. It's hard to stop sipping when a wine has such feather-weight lightness. | | 90 | 20 | Südsteiermark | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Sattlerhof 2015 Sauvignon Blanc (Südsteiermark) | Sauvignon Blanc | Sattlerhof |
| 17046 | 17045 | Austria | Ripe stone fruit dominates the appetizing nose. The palate also shines with generous yellow plum ripeness that is nonetheless tempered by zesty lime peel flavours and a deeply savory yeast note. This packs quite a little punch. | Sandgrube | 90 | | Kremstal | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Aigner 2015 Sandgrube Grüner Veltliner (Kremstal) | Grüner Veltliner | Aigner |
| 17047 | 17046 | Spain | Slightly briny pear and apple aromas lead to a stony, citric palate with granite-like firmness. Flavors of lime and wet stones are exact but limited, while this finishes fresh, tight and mildly salty in flavor. | Privat Reserva Brut Nature | 90 | 26 | Catalonia | Cava | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Alta Alella 2014 Privat Reserva Brut Nature Chardonnay (Cava) | Chardonnay | Alta Alella |
| 17048 | 17047 | US | Sweet scents of sun-kissed watermelon and raspberry perfume this irresistibly zingy wine. The bright berry palate is deeply concentrated, but also shaded by tones of bramble and mineral that lend depth and substance. It's satisfyingly full in body with a thirst-quenching finish. | Anomaly | 90 | 20 | New York | New York | New York Other | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Anthony Nappa 2015 Anomaly Pinot Noir (New York) | Pinot Noir | Anthony Nappa |
| 17049 | 17048 | Austria | Gentle purity and fluidity characterize the palate. There is a vein of lemony, citric freshness but also a creamy note of yeast. This is sleek but comes with rounded edges and gentle citrus and yellow plum notes. | Spiegel | 90 | 20 | Kremstal | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Berger 2015 Spiegel Riesling (Kremstal) | Riesling | Berger |
| 17050 | 17049 | US | Dark gold in color, this wine opens in decadent caramel and toffee and retains a slight thickness on the palate. Yet it's quite restrained and balanced in the end, showing an elegance of lemon crispness on the finish, and a focused bite of apple. | The Fearless | 90 | 32 | California | Dry Creek Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Bodkin 2014 The Fearless Chardonnay (Dry Creek Valley) | Chardonnay | Bodkin |
| 17051 | 17050 | Italy | The nose isn't very expressive but eventually gives up aromas of toasted walnut, citrus and crushed rock. The lean palate offers lime, raw yellow peach and a mineral note accompanied by bracing acidity. | | 85 | 17 | Northeastern Italy | Collio | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Fiegl 2014 Ribolla Gialla (Collio) | Ribolla Gialla | Fiegl |
| 17052 | 17051 | Argentina | Black cherry aromas are grapy and simple, with spice and forced oak notes chiming in. This feels rugged with firm tannins. Short, spicy black cherry flavors finish with a lasting burn. | Reserva Estate | 85 | 12 | Mendoza Province | Uco Valley | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Finca El Origen 2015 Reserva Estate Malbec (Uco Valley) | Malbec | Finca El Origen |
| 17053 | 17052 | Australia | For the price, this is pretty decent. It shows ample volume in the mouth and features lightly stewed fruit notes of mixed berries balanced by a touch of wood. | Wine Men of Gotham | 85 | 11 | South Australia | South Australia | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Gotham 2013 Wine Men of Gotham Cabernet Sauvignon (South Australia) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Gotham |
| 17054 | 17053 | Spain | Spicy tomato, rosemary and earth aromas comprise the nose on this basic, scratchy blend of Garnacha and Carignan. Red-fruit flavors combine with mild saltiness in front of a finish with tobacco notes. | Flor d'Englora Roure | 85 | 15 | Catalonia | Montsant | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Cellers Baronia del Montsant 2013 Flor d'Englora Roure Red (Montsant) | Red Blend | Cellers Baronia del Montsant |
| 17055 | 17054 | Australia | Hints of camphor and adhesive bandage mingle with raspberry compote on the nose, while the flavors turn a bit stewed, with the camphor gaining in prominence. It's taut and tart, with a lean edge to the finish. | Descendant | 85 | 125 | South Australia | Barossa Valley | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Torbreck 2010 Descendant Shiraz-Viognier (Barossa Valley) | Shiraz-Viognier | Torbreck |
| 17056 | 17055 | Spain | This Verdejo is past its prime. A leesy, chunky mouthfeel backs up basic aromas of orange peel, lemon and apple. Flavors of tropical fruits taste of stirred lees, while the finish simply stays the course. | | 85 | 12 | Central Spain | Valdepeñas | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Laguna de la Nava 2013 Verdejo (Valdepeñas) | Verdejo | Laguna de la Nava |
| 17057 | 17056 | France | Pale pink in color, this is a crisp, light and bright wine. With its red currant fruits and intense, lively acidity, it's really fresh, fruity and fine as an apéritif. | Rosé Brut | 85 | 20 | Loire Valley | Crémant de Loire | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Ackerman NV Rosé Brut Sparkling (Crémant de Loire) | Sparkling Blend | Ackerman |
| 17058 | 17057 | Portugal | Fresh and fruity, the wine is attractive, citrus-driven and light. It has a zesty character that zings through the palate. Drink now. | Pinta Negra Branco | 85 | 19 | Lisboa | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Adega Mãe 2014 Pinta Negra Branco White (Lisboa) | Portuguese White | Adega Mãe |
| 17059 | 17058 | Italy | Fun and refreshing, this opens with aromas of tropical fruit and a hint of almond while the bright, fruity palate offers green apple and peach. It's simple but well made. | | 85 | 8 | Northeastern Italy | Delle Venezie | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Anterra 2014 Pinot Grigio (Delle Venezie) | Pinot Grigio | Anterra |
| 17060 | 17059 | US | Streamlined and racy, this nonvintage wine is succinct and to the point. Cranberry and brambly raspberry tones are fresh and lively yet shortlived in this everyday sipper. | | 85 | 25 | Michigan | Leelanau Peninsula | | Alexander Peartree | | Bel Lago NV Pinot Noir (Leelanau Peninsula) | Pinot Noir | Bel Lago |
| 17061 | 17060 | US | This is a dry, tannic estate wine that's rich and ripe with a leathery aspect of gun smoke and blackberry. It shows more in the way of black fruit and spicy pepper than fruit that's delicate or crisp. | Bacchus Collection Terraces Estate | 85 | 60 | California | Carneros | Napa-Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Bouchaine 2013 Bacchus Collection Terraces Estate Pinot Noir (Carneros) | Pinot Noir | Bouchaine |
| 17062 | 17061 | US | Dark pink in the glass, this bubbly is incredibly foamy throughout the experience. It begins with aromas of strawberry, raspberry, plum and red apple, then explodes with bubbles on the palate, which make it hard to find the sour pomegranate and plum-skin flavors that eventually emerge. | Rosé of | 85 | 39 | California | Santa Cruz Mountains | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Byington 2013 Rosé of Pinot Noir (Santa Cruz Mountains) | Pinot Noir | Byington |
| 17063 | 17062 | Argentina | Aromas of candle wax, corn and sweat are funky and oily. Speaking of oily, the texture on this Viognier is just that, while sharp acidity and heavily extracted pyrazines make this fiery. A mash-up of citrus and nectarine flavors turn slightly bitter in front of a monotonous finish. | Ampakama | 85 | 11 | Other | San Juan | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Casa Montes 2014 Ampakama Viognier (San Juan) | Viognier | Casa Montes |
| 17064 | 17063 | Italy | Lightly scented, this straightforward, easygoing wine offers delicate apple and citrus sensations. It's lean but refreshing, with a racy acidity that gives it a crisp, clean finish. | | 85 | 15 | Northeastern Italy | Trentino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Castel Firmian 2014 Pinot Grigio (Trentino) | Pinot Grigio | Castel Firmian |
| 17065 | 17064 | Italy | You'll find light scents of apple, pear and a dose of wet rock on this brisk white that carry over to the rather raw palate. Racy acidity gives it a nervy edge. | 15 | 85 | 17 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Castelfeder 2014 15 Pinot Grigio (Alto Adige) | Pinot Grigio | Castelfeder |
| 17066 | 17065 | Italy | This opens with aromas of citrus and white flower while the palate offers unripe apple, lime and a bitter almond note. It's on the lean side, with bracing acidity. | | 85 | 21 | Northeastern Italy | Collio | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Isidoro Polencic 2014 Pinot Grigio (Collio) | Pinot Grigio | Isidoro Polencic |
| 17067 | 17066 | Argentina | Punchy and grapy on the nose, this bright Malbec feels edgy and rubbery. Flavors of spicy black cherry and kirsch finish solidly, with a hint of chocolate flavor. | | 85 | 14 | Mendoza Province | Tupungato | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Domaine Bousquet 2015 Malbec (Tupungato) | Malbec | Domaine Bousquet |
| 17068 | 17067 | Portugal | This is a tight, structured wine that shows more tannin than fruit. It has a lean austere character that needs to soften. Acidity at the end does show evidence of red currant and berry fruits. It will certainly be better if drunk after 2017. | Tercius | 85 | 25 | Tejo | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Falua 2012 Tercius Touriga Nacional (Tejo) | Touriga Nacional | Falua |
| 17069 | 17068 | Italy | This opens with hushed aromas of white orchard fruit and spring wildflower. The racy palate shows unripe green pear and a hint of lime alongside vibrant acidity that leaves a tangy finish. | | 85 | 19 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Girlan 2014 Pinot Grigio (Alto Adige) | Pinot Grigio | Girlan |
| 17070 | 17069 | Portugal | This is a ripe, fruity wine that has both tannins and generous of black fruits. The combination has produced a rounded, fruity wine that is sustained by its structure although it is very ready to drink now. | Terra Grande | 85 | 9 | Alentejano | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Parras Vinhos 2014 Terra Grande Red (Alentejano) | Portuguese Red | Parras Vinhos |