| 45257 | 45256 | Italy | New oak, chopped herb, dark spice and menthol aromas lead the nose. The tense linear palate offers raspberry, dried sour cherry, star anise and a minty note alongside bracing close-grained tannins that grip the finish. Give the tannins time to unwind. Drink after 2020. | Starderi | 89 | 100 | Piedmont | Barbaresco | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | La Spinetta 2013 Starderi (Barbaresco) | Nebbiolo | La Spinetta |
| 45258 | 45257 | France | This blend of 80% Grenache, 10% Roussanne and 10% Clairette is medium-bodied and silky in texture. The nose features hints of crushed stone, underripe pear and melon, then fills out with slightly riper notes on the palate. Drink now. | | 89 | 82 | Rhône Valley | Châteauneuf-du-Pape | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Mas Saint-Louis 2013 White (Châteauneuf-du-Pape) | Rhône-style White Blend | Mas Saint-Louis |
| 45259 | 45258 | US | Light in color, this wine brings brooding aromas of red fruit, herb, spice and tire rubber. The red-fruit flavors are light and elegant, pulling up toward the finish. | Corfu Crossing Vineyard | 89 | 65 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Alleromb 2014 Corfu Crossing Vineyard Grenache (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Grenache | Alleromb |
| 45260 | 45259 | US | Whiffs of bramble meld into raspberry and white-cherry flavors in this dry white wine made from red Pinot Noir grapes. It's brisk in acidity and spry in mouthfeel but finishes with a luscious cling of ripe red-berry flavor. | White Pinot Noir | 89 | 19 | New York | New York | New York Other | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Anthony Nappa 2016 White Pinot Noir Rosé (New York) | Rosé | Anthony Nappa |
| 45261 | 45260 | US | Blossomy and perfumed, this exuberant Viognier offers loads of juicy cantaloupe and tangerine flavors. It's uncharacteristically light in body, lacking the variety's typical heft and unctuousness, but its crisp refreshing style makes it quite quaffable. | | 89 | 40 | New York | North Fork of Long Island | Long Island | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Bedell 2015 Viognier (North Fork of Long Island) | Viognier | Bedell |
| 45262 | 45261 | Spain | Briary, oaky, stalky berry aromas lead to a full-bodied palate with tomatoey acidity. Savory plum and berry flavors include notes of oak grain and tomato that lead to a steady finish. Overall, this is a classic Rioja from an excellent vintage. Drink through 2022. | Conde de Valdemar Reserva | 89 | 26 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bodegas Valdemar 2010 Conde de Valdemar Reserva (Rioja) | Tempranillo Blend | Bodegas Valdemar |
| 45263 | 45262 | Italy | Aromas of blackberry, violet and cooking spice lead the nose. On the vibrant palate, hints of clove and almond accent black cherry while smooth tannins provide easygoing support. Enjoy soon. | | 89 | 20 | Piedmont | Dolcetto d'Alba | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Borgogno 2015 Dolcetto d'Alba | Dolcetto | Borgogno |
| 45264 | 45263 | Italy | A blend of 60% Barbera, 20% Pinot Nero, 10% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, this opens with aromas of black-skinned fruit and leafy underbrush. The firm palate delivers blackberry, nutmeg and cinnamon alongside fresh acidity and smooth tannins. Enjoy through 2019. | Bacialè | 89 | 22 | Piedmont | Monferrato | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Braida di Giacomo Bologna 2015 Bacialè Red (Monferrato) | Red Blend | Braida di Giacomo Bologna |
| 45241 | 45240 | Germany | This is a peachy, plump Riesling that's mouthfilling yet not overly soft. The fruity flavors of peach and melon carry a touch of citrus and mineral on the finish. For drinking now and over the next several years. | Nierstein Trocken | 90 | 33 | Rheinhessen | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Kühling-Gillot 2009 Nierstein Trocken Riesling (Rheinhessen) | Riesling | Kühling-Gillot |
| 45242 | 45241 | Italy | One of the best Ripasso wines made today, I Progni opens with rich density and soothing aromas of milk chocolate, espresso, ripe cherry, cinnamon spice and toasted almond. The wine show medium, but firm, consistency and a touch of black pepper on the close. | I Progni | 90 | 35 | Veneto | Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso | | | | Le Salette 2008 I Progni (Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso) | Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara | Le Salette |
| 45243 | 45242 | Italy | Made with 100% native grape Cortese, this opens with aromas of apricot, white spring flower and a hint of beeswax. The medium-bodied palate delivers white peach, honeydew melon and a hint of white almond alongside bright acidity. | del Comune di Gavi | 89 | 20 | Piedmont | Gavi | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Fontanafredda 2015 del Comune di Gavi (Gavi) | Cortese | Fontanafredda |
| 45244 | 45243 | US | Well-modulated fruit and spice flavors rest on a moderately tannic and velvety texture, giving this dry wine a suave feel despite being full bodied. Blended with Petit Verdot, Malbec and Petite Sarah, it's also one of the best values in a big, beefy Cabernet. | Estate Bottled | 89 | 15 | California | Dunnigan Hills | Central Valley | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Matchbook 2015 Estate Bottled Cabernet Sauvignon (Dunnigan Hills) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Matchbook |
| 45245 | 45244 | US | Blended with 13% Cabernet Franc and 4% Cabernet Sauvignon, the aromas offer notes of herb, cherry and spice. The palate shows a very pretty, elegant styling that carries through the finish. It shows a touch of greenness and finishes a bit warm. | | 89 | 55 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Matthews 2014 Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Merlot | Matthews |
| 45246 | 45245 | US | Blended with 11% Sémillon, this wine brings lightly styled aromas of citrus, herb and spice, along with barrel spice and whiffs of tropical fruit. Kiwi and citrus flavors fill out the palate, which shows a sense of sophistication. | | 89 | 25 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Matthews 2016 Sauvignon Blanc (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Sauvignon Blanc | Matthews |
| 45247 | 45246 | Italy | Funky aromas of game, truffle and a faint whiff of barnyard carry over to the medium-bodied palate along with black cherry jam, cinnamon and a hint of vanilla. A salty note closes the finish. It's surprisingly ripe for the vintage, with chewy tannins and an immediate if somewhat rustic charm. | Roere di Santa Maria | 89 | 54 | Piedmont | Barolo | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Monchiero 2013 Roere di Santa Maria (Barolo) | Nebbiolo | Monchiero |
| 45248 | 45247 | | Just a whiff of citrus shows on the restrained nose. The palate is very crisp, even lean, disclosing slight spritz. Some riper fruit waits at the core but you have to savor the midpalate to find it. The wine is light and very refreshing. | Steirische Klassik | 89 | 25 | | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Neumeister 2016 Steirische Klassik Sauvignon Blanc | Sauvignon Blanc | Neumeister |
| 45249 | 45248 | US | Candied cherry and raspberry aromas introduce this dry but fruity rosé made from Merlot grapes. Medium bodied in style, it's a bit plush on the palate but with concentrated strawberry and maraschino-cherry flavors. The finish is pure and refreshing, ending with a kiss of cherry blossom. | Merlot | 89 | 20 | New York | North Fork of Long Island | Long Island | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Palmer 2016 Merlot Rosé (North Fork of Long Island) | Rosé | Palmer |
| 45250 | 45249 | US | This wine is half Viognier, with the balance Roussanne (35%) and Marsanne. The aromas of wild flowers, pear, peach, almond and grape skin lead to sweet full-feeling stone fruit notes that are quite flavorful. It shows a pleasing sense of balance. | Southern | 89 | 32 | Washington | Walla Walla Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Rôtie Cellars 2016 Southern White (Walla Walla Valley (WA)) | Rhône-style White Blend | Rôtie Cellars |
| 45251 | 45250 | US | Aromas of cigar box, green herb, asphalt and cherry are followed by sweet fruit flavors that display a very pretty sense of styling. It doesn't quite all come together but delivers plenty of intrigue, showing a fine sense of elegance. | Estate Grown Katherine Corkrum | 89 | 50 | Washington | Walla Walla Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Spring Valley Vineyard 2014 Estate Grown Katherine Corkrum Cabernet Franc (Walla Walla Valley (WA)) | Cabernet Franc | Spring Valley Vineyard |
| 45252 | 45251 | US | Smoky aromas, rich dark-fruit flavors and a plush mouthfeel add up to a powerful, concentrated wine. Made from Syrah, Mataró (Mourvèdre) and other Rhône grape varieties, it has a mouthcoating richness, nice depth to the blackberry flavors and a lingering finish. | Old Vines Field Blend | 89 | 18 | California | Contra Costa County | Central Coast | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Three 2014 Old Vines Field Blend Red (Contra Costa County) | Red Blend | Three |
| 45253 | 45252 | US | A whiff of spring blossoms introduces this lush richly textured Pinot Noir rosé. Its ripe and fruity, full of succulent berry, cherry and watermelon flavors, yet balanced neatly in acidity. Forward and fresh, it make for tempting summer guzzling. | Stony Lonesome Estate Reserve Dry Rosé of | 89 | 16 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Three Brothers 2016 Stony Lonesome Estate Reserve Dry Rosé of Pinot Noir (Finger Lakes) | Pinot Noir | Three Brothers |
| 45254 | 45253 | Austria | The nose already hints at juicy ripeness, while the palate makes the promise manifest with an explosion of ripe and juicy red and black-cherry flavors. This wine is easy and fruit-driven, bouncing exuberantly on the palate. It can be chilled and would be fun at picnics where a lively but not heavy red with just a little grip is just the ticket. | | 89 | 13 | Burgenland | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | una.wine 2015 Blaufränkisch (Burgenland) | Blaufränkisch | una.wine |
| 45255 | 45254 | Austria | A touch of redcurrant plays on the lemony nose of this rather pale rosé. The zesty palate has an edge of white pepper and is both light and dry. Zippy with a crisp, appetizing finish, it's almost thirst-quenching. | Zum Martin Sepp | 89 | 15 | Niederösterreich | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Martinshof 2016 Zum Martin Sepp Rosé (Niederösterreich) | Rosé | Martinshof |
| 45256 | 45255 | Greece | This wine has a brisk nose of lemon and lime and a palate that's full of tangy citrus and sea salt notes. Focused but full of character, this peppy wine will pair with myriad dishes from beef to grilled seafood. | Idisma Drios | 89 | 23 | Drama | | | Susan Kostrzewa | @suskostrzewa | Wine Art Estate 2016 Idisma Drios Assyrtiko (Drama) | Assyrtiko | Wine Art Estate |
| 45265 | 45264 | US | This wine is a blend of Grenache (53%), Syrah (22%), Mourvèdre (17%), Counoise (5%) and Cinsault. Smoke, char and black pepper aromas are predominant along with notes of tire rubber, white pepper and red fruit. The red-fruit flavors are lighter in style, showing a pretty sense of styling. | Byzance | 89 | 38 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Brian Carter Cellars 2013 Byzance Red (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Brian Carter Cellars |
| 45266 | 45265 | US | This wine comes from older vines at Conner Lee, Dionysus and Elephant Mountain vineyards. Light aromas of herb, dark plum, menthol and licorice lead to quite sweet full-bodied fruit flavors and a warm finish. It delivers a sense of hedonism and unabashed appeal, though the variety doesn't seem entirely clear. | 1RDRS4 | 89 | 28 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | J. Bookwalter 2014 1RDRS4 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Cabernet Sauvignon | J. Bookwalter |
| 45267 | 45266 | France | Peppery spice, cassis fruit and some savory notes sum up this medium-bodied wine. It's just not that complex or concentrated, but it remains an attractive wine for near-term consumption. Drink it with grilled meats to help balance the dry, dusty tannins that poke out on the finish. | | 89 | 73 | Rhône Valley | Côte Rôtie | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Maison Nicolas Perrin 2013 Côte Rôtie | Rhône-style Red Blend | Maison Nicolas Perrin |
| 45268 | 45267 | Greece | Violet, blackberry and plums on the nose are followed by unctuous, dark berry flavors in his affordable red. The wine has body but is buoyed by good structure and acidity. A very god alternative to everyday reds, and with a more mysterious overall character. | Mountain Fish | 89 | 10 | Peloponnese | | | Susan Kostrzewa | @suskostrzewa | Katogi & Strofilia 2013 Mountain Fish Agiorgitiko (Peloponnese) | Agiorgitiko | Katogi & Strofilia |
| 45269 | 45268 | France | Plan de Dieu is a broad, stony plain near Gigondas that's an underrated commune. This is a firmly built, medium-bodied wine, with lifted, floral aromas and bright cherry and raspberry fruit. chocolate notes emerge on the finish, which simultaneously shows some dusty tannins and mouthwatering acids. Drink now–2022. | Domaine du Père Hugues Plan de Dieu | 89 | 15 | Rhône Valley | Côtes du Rhône Villages | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Louis Bernard 2015 Domaine du Père Hugues Plan de Dieu Red (Côtes du Rhône Villages) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Louis Bernard |
| 45270 | 45269 | France | This medium- to full-bodied wine is smooth in texture, not overly firm or tannic. Floral and peppery notes accent cassis-tinged fruit, which finishes in a flourish of supple tannins. Drink now–2022. | | 89 | 96 | Rhône Valley | Côte Rôtie | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Tardieu-Laurent 2013 Côte Rôtie | Syrah | Tardieu-Laurent |