| 28381 | 28380 | Austria | So crisp, so fresh, the Federspiel style at its best. The wine floats easily over the palate, brushing it with citrus, some light spice, bright white currants and a final burst of acidity. | Ried Kreutles Federspiel | 88 | | Wachau | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Emmerich Knoll 2008 Ried Kreutles Federspiel Grüner Veltliner (Wachau) | Grüner Veltliner | Emmerich Knoll |
| 28382 | 28381 | US | Erath's Juliard bottling has a bit more stiffness and muscle than the wide-open Hyland, but tails off too quickly to be considered as a cellar candidate. The soft strawberry fruit flavors are wrapped in pleasing chocolate, and lightly spicy, toasty details pop up throughout. It just lacks grips and length. | Juliard | 88 | 50 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Erath 2006 Juliard Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Noir | Erath |
| 28383 | 28382 | US | Drier and more streamlined than many Viogniers out there, with a crisp spine of minerals that undergirds the variety's traditional exotic flavors. Beneath the chalk you'll find savory tastes of apricot jam, blood oranges, mint and vanilla. | | 88 | 29 | California | Santa Ynez Valley | Central Coast | | | Sunstone 2007 Viognier (Santa Ynez Valley) | Viognier | Sunstone |
| 28384 | 28383 | France | From a biodynamic vineyard, this vivid wine reveals great character. The fruit is ripe, smooth, soft, illuminated by flashes of currants, green plums, a wonderful swathe of creaminess. It feels very complete, not intense, but open and ready to drink. | Vin Passion | 88 | 15 | Bordeaux | Sainte-Foy Bordeaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Champ des Treilles 2007 Vin Passion (Sainte-Foy Bordeaux) | Bordeaux-style White Blend | Château Champ des Treilles |
| 28385 | 28384 | US | Grenache's main duty is to deliver cherry flavors, and this one over-performs in that category. It just brims with black and red cherries in their essence. The wine is dry and silky, even more light-bodied than some Pinot Noirs, and quite delicious in its own way. Drink now with a grilled steak and rosemary potatoes. | Reserve | 88 | 25 | California | Monterey County | Central Coast | | | Concannon 2006 Reserve Grenache (Monterey County) | Grenache | Concannon |
| 28386 | 28385 | Chile | Perfectly good for the price, with a dark, smoky outlook and masculine aromas of mocha, roasted berry and violet. Like you'd expect for New World Syrah, it's intense but not aggressive, and the mix of plum, berry, cocoa and toast flavors give it amplitude and attitude. Well-made for a large-production wine (140,000 cases). | Casillero del Diablo Reserve | 88 | 12 | Rapel Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Concha y Toro 2007 Casillero del Diablo Reserve Syrah (Rapel Valley) | Syrah | Concha y Toro |
| 28387 | 28386 | France | A lively, strawberry fruit-colored wine, light, soft and creamy. There is an attractive vibrant feel to the texture, with a hint of red berries, lifted by crisp acidity. | Premier Cru Brut Rosé | 88 | | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Pascal Doquet NV Premier Cru Brut Rosé (Champagne) | Champagne Blend | Pascal Doquet |
| 28388 | 28387 | US | Like biting right into a crisp Asian pear, this clean and brightly fruity wine accents the fresh flavors with just a hint of nutmeg and sweet spice. | | 88 | 17 | Oregon | Rogue Valley | Southern Oregon | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | RoxyAnn 2007 Pinot Gris (Rogue Valley) | Pinot Gris | RoxyAnn |
| 28389 | 28388 | Italy | Made with grapes cultivated with organic and biodynamic methods, this opens with aromas of pressed white flower, honey, toasted hazelnut and mature orchard fruit. The vibrant, linear palate doles out mature yellow apple, honeydew melon and white almond alongside bright acidity. | Vigna della Madonnina Riserva | 88 | | Piedmont | Gavi | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | La Raia 2013 Vigna della Madonnina Riserva (Gavi) | Cortese | La Raia |
| 28390 | 28389 | US | Bright, concentrated pineapple, lemon and tangerine flavors take center stage in this cutting, unoaked Chardonnay. It's sunny with fruit yet keenly balanced by puckery lime acidity and a dusting of minerality. Drink now through 2019. | Estate Bottled | 88 | 19 | New York | North Fork of Long Island | Long Island | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Macari 2012 Estate Bottled Chardonnay (North Fork of Long Island) | Chardonnay | Macari |
| 28391 | 28390 | France | This pale Saint Tropez rosé is ripe and fruity, with attractive red-berry flavors and a warm texture. The rich fruits and smooth structure of the Mourvèdre, Cinsault and Grenache blend make it full enough go with food. | Riviera | 88 | 20 | Provence | Côtes de Provence | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Maison Angelvin 2014 Riviera Rosé (Côtes de Provence) | Rosé | Maison Angelvin |
| 28392 | 28391 | Italy | Ripe blackberry, smoke and dark cooking spice aromas emerge on this savory red. On the easy-drinking, medium-bodied palate, round tannins support juicy plum, black cherry and a note of ground pepper. Enjoy soon. | | 88 | 20 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Viticoltori Alto Adige 2012 Lagrein (Alto Adige) | Lagrein | Viticoltori Alto Adige |
| 28393 | 28392 | New Zealand | This is a lovely example of Grüner's potential in New Zealand. Varietally distinctive celery leaf and stalk aromas and flavors are rounded out by hints of melon. There's a bit of creaminess on the midpalate, and while the finish is spicy, it's not quite white pepper. Still, a solid effort. | McKee Vineyard | 88 | 24 | Marlborough | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Tinpot Hut 2015 McKee Vineyard Grüner Veltliner (Marlborough) | Grüner Veltliner | Tinpot Hut |
| 28394 | 28393 | US | This is a hearty wine on the nose, with sarsaparilla, red plum, rustic leather, dried strawberry and clove, showing a touch of age. A wide array of allspice, star anise and chicory spice pops on the palate, surrounded by dried red cherry, leather, iced coffee and turned-earth flavors. The acidity remains vibrant, but drink now. | Solana VIneyard | 88 | 85 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Turiya 2011 Solana VIneyard Petit Verdot (Paso Robles) | Petit Verdot | Turiya |
| 28395 | 28394 | Austria | Fleshy strawberry notes vie with Golden Delicious apple flavors. The palate continues with this competition and throws in lemon freshness. This is easy, dry, fleshy and joyful. Drink soon. | | 88 | 13 | Burgenland | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Winzerkeller Andau 2015 Rosé (Burgenland) | Rosé | Winzerkeller Andau |
| 28396 | 28395 | Austria | Bold blueberry notes are bolstered by aromatic hints of cinnamon and make for a juicy, fleshy nose and palate. It seems like this wine has juicy, berry-ish fun written all over its smooth, easy body. Drink now. | Heideboden | 88 | 19 | Burgenland | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Hannes Reeh 2014 Heideboden Red (Burgenland) | Red Blend | Hannes Reeh |
| 28397 | 28396 | Austria | Summer where art thou? This zippy, simple but ultrarefreshing and light-bodied Grüner, with green pear crispness, is just the thing for hot days. Drink soon. | Wimmer | 88 | 13 | Niederösterreich | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Hugl-Wimmer 2015 Wimmer Grüner Veltliner (Niederösterreich) | Grüner Veltliner | Hugl-Wimmer |
| 28398 | 28397 | Austria | Faint notes of white pepper and bay leaf create an aromatic introduction to this delicate rosé. The slender palate delivers red apple and a pleasant hit of citrus which lingers beautifully. | | 88 | 19 | Wachau | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Jäger 2015 Rosé (Wachau) | Rosé | Jäger |
| 28399 | 28398 | Italy | Aged in barriques, this deeply hued yellow-gold wine opens with aromas of toasted oak, dried citrus and aromatic herb. The lean, somewhat evolved palate offers pink grapefruit, mineral, almond and oak-driven spice. Drink soon. | Serra Fiorese Riserva | 88 | 30 | Central Italy | Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Garofoli 2010 Serra Fiorese Riserva (Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico) | Verdicchio | Garofoli |
| 28400 | 28399 | Italy | Black pepper, lightly toasted oak, blue flower and black currant aromas lead the nose and carry over to the palate along with black cherry and licorice notes. This is already approachable, with chewy but fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity. Drink through 2017. | Barbula | 88 | 16 | Central Italy | Marche | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Le Senate 2013 Barbula Red (Marche) | Red Blend | Le Senate |
| 28401 | 28400 | France | This is a lush, seductive Carignan, offering initial notes of pepper, licorice and baking spice that harmonize into the dense black-fruit core. The palate is round and mouthfilling, with ample acidity and medium tannins that lend a pleasant structure. Rich blackberry and black-cherry flavors are infused with wood and sweet spice tones, finishing long. | Alto Stratus | 88 | 22 | France Other | Vin de France | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Abbotts Delaunay 2013 Alto Stratus Carignan (Vin de France) | Carignan | Abbotts Delaunay |
| 28402 | 28401 | US | Beatrice Cointreau is a 20th generation winemaker who moved to Malibu, where she makes this blend of 98% Viognier and 2% Chardonnay. It shows delicate lemon wedges, ripe nectarine and melon, lime zest and tangerine juice on the nose. The palate combines lime peels with riper peach and pineapple notes in the midpalate. | Blanc & Blanc | 88 | 49 | California | Santa Barbara County | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Admirable Family Vineyard 2014 Blanc & Blanc Viognier-Chardonnay (Santa Barbara County) | Viognier-Chardonnay | Admirable Family Vineyard |
| 28403 | 28402 | Argentina | Blackberry and cassis aromas are ripe and floral like violets. The palate is more tannic than fully built. Berry and plum flavors show tea and light herbal notes, while flavors of coffee, thyme and plum share space on a bright finish. | Estate | 88 | 20 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Alta Vista 2014 Estate Malbec (Mendoza) | Malbec | Alta Vista |
| 28404 | 28403 | US | A powerful waft of red fruit and tannin combine for an agreeable wine that'll do well across palates, appealing to those who like some weight and body to their wine and to others who like a wine priced under $30. Either way, give it some time to air in the glass: it's still very much a baby. | Proprietary | 88 | 28 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Apriori 2014 Proprietary Red (Napa Valley) | Red Blend | Apriori |
| 28405 | 28404 | US | Big, rowdy flavors like rhubarb and black cherries seem to fill this medium-bodied wine to the rim. Made from an unusual clone smuggled into the U.S. and whole cluster fermentation, it has richness, moderate tannins, and a broad mouthfeel, with little oak flavor showing through. | Suitcase 828 Estate | 88 | 45 | California | Anderson Valley | | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Balo 2014 Suitcase 828 Estate Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley) | Pinot Noir | Balo |
| 28406 | 28405 | US | A fairly rich take on this grape, which many wineries use from this particular vineyard, this bottling is flush with white peach and white melon aromas, cut by lime and dried lemon blossoms, and layered with intriguing kiwi and exotic citrus notes. The palate is more simple, with apple and lemon flavors and chalky texture. | Jurassic Park Vineyard | 88 | 22 | California | Santa Ynez Valley | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Barton 2014 Jurassic Park Vineyard Chenin Blanc (Santa Ynez Valley) | Chenin Blanc | Barton |
| 28407 | 28406 | Italy | The nose is rather subdued but this eventually reveals hints of pressed acacia flower and nut. On the palate, flinty mineral, almond and a hint of honey accent citrus zest while fresh acidity gives lifts the finish. | Meridia | 88 | 28 | Central Italy | Verdicchio di Matelica | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Belisario 2012 Meridia (Verdicchio di Matelica) | Verdicchio | Belisario |
| 28408 | 28407 | US | Blueberry paste, chocolate cake and a touch of tar show on the nose of this wine, which clings to its aromas and doesn't let them escape easily. The palate is more showy, with purple flowers and grape candy flavors, framed by rather strong tannins. This will improve with a bit more time. | Bell Ranch Vineyard | 88 | 35 | California | Monterey | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Boekenoogen 2013 Bell Ranch Vineyard Petite Sirah (Monterey) | Petite Sirah | Boekenoogen |
| 28409 | 28408 | US | Equal parts Wallula and Canoe Ridge vineyard fruit, the aromas offer expressive notes of melon, flowers, jasmine and peach. The palate is textured and full, but the flavors at times seem a bit diluted. It shows some heat on the back end. | Reserve | 88 | 25 | Washington | Horse Heaven Hills | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Canoe Ridge 2014 Reserve Chardonnay (Horse Heaven Hills) | Chardonnay | Canoe Ridge |
| 28410 | 28409 | Spain | Citrus, apple and a hint of fresh bell pepper make for a good nose. This feels medium in body, with juicy acidity. Salty flavors of lime and green apple are lasting across the finish. | | 88 | 12 | Northern Spain | Rueda | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Cantarranas 2015 Verdejo (Rueda) | Verdejo | Cantarranas |