33931 | 33930 | Italy | This opens with aromas that recall walnut and orchard fruit. The lively, simple palate offers Bartlett pear, citrus zest and a hint of hazelnut alongside bright acidity. | | 86 | | Piedmont | Roero | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Costa Alessandro 2014 Roero | Arneis | Costa Alessandro |
33932 | 33931 | US | Dark-colored and deeply fruity, this medium-bodied wine tastes like Bing cherry juice and black plums, and feels plush rather than tannic on the palate. | Firepit | 86 | 30 | California | Livermore Valley | Central Coast | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Darcie Kent Vineyards 2013 Firepit Red (Livermore Valley) | Red Blend | Darcie Kent Vineyards |
33933 | 33932 | Italy | Subtle aromas of acacia flower and a whiff of almond lead the way. The round, easygoing palate offers pear, citrus peel and a hint of hazelnut alongside soft acidity. | Monfrigio | 86 | 20 | Piedmont | Roero | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Dezzani 2015 Monfrigio (Roero) | Arneis | Dezzani |
33934 | 33933 | France | Grown on hills overlooking the Mediterranean, this wine sings of sunshine and warm days. It is fruity, fatter than in some previous vintages although still with good acidity and a lively aftertaste. | Terres de Saint-Louis | 86 | 14 | Provence | Côtes de Provence | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Estandon 2015 Terres de Saint-Louis Rosé (Côtes de Provence) | Rosé | Estandon |
33935 | 33934 | US | Very ripe prune and wild berry flavors fill this full-bodied and rather soft-textured wine. Based on Zinfandel grapes, it is bold in aroma, forward in flavor, smooth in the mouth and tastes a little bit sweet on the finish. | Old Soul | 86 | 25 | California | Mendocino County | | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Atrea 2013 Old Soul Red (Mendocino County) | Red Blend | Atrea |
33936 | 33935 | France | “Close to the stars” is the motto of this Dubois family's wine, which is soft and fruity. A peppery edge from Mourvèdre in the blend contrasts with the attractive acidity and red fruit in the background. It is a food style of rosé. | | 86 | 16 | Provence | Côtes de Provence | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Bastide des Deux Lunes 2015 Rosé (Côtes de Provence) | Rosé | Bastide des Deux Lunes |
33937 | 33936 | France | This warm wine brings out the roundness and open accessibility of warm-climate Chardonnay. With yellow fruits and clean acidity, it is attractively ready to drink. | Alain de la Treille | 86 | 13 | France Other | Vin de France | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Bougrier 2015 Alain de la Treille Chardonnay (Vin de France) | Chardonnay | Bougrier |
33938 | 33937 | US | Chaparral scrub and hibiscus combine on the rather light and dainty nose. Iron, tart cranberry and riper pomegranate pop on the palate, which has good energy and is fairly straightforward and simple. | Byington Estate | 86 | 39 | California | Santa Cruz Mountains | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Byington 2014 Byington Estate Pinot Noir (Santa Cruz Mountains) | Pinot Noir | Byington |
33939 | 33938 | US | Plum, spice and sweet herb aromas lead to rounded blue-fruit flavors surrounded by dry, astringent tannins that are unyielding. | The Expedition | 86 | 16 | Washington | Horse Heaven Hills | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Canoe Ridge 2014 The Expedition Cabernet Sauvignon (Horse Heaven Hills) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Canoe Ridge |
33940 | 33939 | France | This blend of Rolle, Ugni Blanc and Clairette is bright and tangy. It offers a definite herbal flavor as well as ripe yellow fruits integrated into a texture that is crisp and mineral. The wine is ready to drink. | Les Valentines | 86 | 26 | Provence | Côtes de Provence | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château les Valentines 2015 Les Valentines White (Côtes de Provence) | Provence white blend | Château les Valentines |
33941 | 33940 | France | This wine is fresh and crisp, with tight red fruits cut with citrus. A bright wine with just a touch of pepper, it ends with refreshing acidity. | Cuvée M de Minuty | 86 | 20 | Provence | Côtes de Provence | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Minuty 2015 Cuvée M de Minuty Rosé (Côtes de Provence) | Rosé | Château Minuty |
33942 | 33941 | US | Fresh lime and lemon aromas light up this crisp and tangy wine. The flavors are bright, the texture tight at first but it smooths out on the finish. | | 86 | 12 | California | California | California Other | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Geyser Peak 2014 Sauvignon Blanc (California) | Sauvignon Blanc | Geyser Peak |
33943 | 33942 | Spain | Roasted notes infiltrate aromas of raspberry fruit. This feels mostly chunky, choppy and soupy, while herbal flavors of tomato and blueberry finish scratchy and a bit hot. | A Portela | 86 | 17 | Northern Spain | Valdeorras | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Compañia de Vinos del Atlántico 2012 A Portela Mencía (Valdeorras) | Mencía | Compañia de Vinos del Atlántico |
33944 | 33943 | US | This pink wine, originally started by figure skater Peggy Fleming as a benefit for breast cancer research, shows peach, nectarine, strawberry flesh and cotton candy aromas. There is a touch of sweetness to the sip, with baked orange and lemon curd flavors. | Victories Rosé of | 86 | 25 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Darcie Kent Vineyards 2015 Victories Rosé of Malbec (Paso Robles) | Malbec | Darcie Kent Vineyards |
33945 | 33944 | France | Rich and full, the wood and yellow fruit flavors are well integrated with the ripe acidity. Generous as well as elegant, it's a wine to drink now. | Les Chaniots Premier Cru | 88 | 25 | Burgundy | Montagny | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Vignerons de Buxy 2009 Les Chaniots Premier Cru (Montagny) | Chardonnay | Vignerons de Buxy |
33946 | 33945 | US | Spicy and herbal, with a palate reminiscent of Sauvignon Blanc, this blends a grassy aroma with a mix of citrus, apple and pear notes. It has excellent concentration through the midpalate, with a clean, fresh finish. | | 88 | 12 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Waterbrook 2011 Pinot Gris (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Pinot Gris | Waterbrook |
33947 | 33946 | US | This is a successful Pinot Noir in terms of its lighter style, silkiness and generosity, showing real finesse and delicacy. It's a tartly acidic wine with delicious flavors of cola and sour cherry candy. Try pairing it with mushroom risotto speckled with crumbled bacon. | | 88 | 25 | California | Carneros | Napa-Sonoma | | | Wine Spots 2010 Pinot Noir (Carneros) | Pinot Noir | Wine Spots |
33948 | 33947 | Argentina | This is a jammy, dense and pure Cabernet, with meat and berry aromas that mix in touches of graphite and chocolate. It feels a little hard and acidic despite its size, while the flavor profile is of mossy berry fruit and chocolate. Tight and nervy, this offers lots of acidic push on the finish. | Reserve | 88 | 19 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Zolo 2010 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Zolo |
33949 | 33948 | Italy | This is made from partially dried fruit (the grapes undergo the appassimento process for 30 days) for extra intensity and extraction. In fact, the bouquet is dark and brooding, with black cherry, licorice, spice and clove-like aromas. | I Cantoni | 88 | 25 | Veneto | Valpolicella Classico Superiore | | | | Novaia 2009 I Cantoni (Valpolicella Classico Superiore) | Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara | Novaia |
33950 | 33949 | France | This is a big and full-bodied wine, with its tannins merging with notes of red plum fruit and spicy wood. With a generous feel, it also has a solid, powerful structure that offers the possibility of aging | | 88 | 59 | Burgundy | Gevrey-Chambertin | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Nuiton-Beaunoy 2009 Gevrey-Chambertin | Pinot Noir | Nuiton-Beaunoy |
33951 | 33950 | US | Ripe and accessible, this Klipsun Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc includes 20% Sémillon in the blend. Melon and light citrus flavors abound, with enough acidity to keep it fresh and lively. | Sentimental Blonde | 88 | 19 | Washington | Red Mountain | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Page Cellars 2010 Sentimental Blonde Sauvignon Blanc (Red Mountain) | Sauvignon Blanc | Page Cellars |
33952 | 33951 | US | Rich, full-bodied and heavy, this is dramatic in its own way. It's certainly ripe and thick, with a flavor of black raspberry jam and a touch of milk chocolate. The high alcohol is suggestive of cherry liqueur. But that's been the Chenoweth Ranch signature for years. Drink now. | Chenoweth Ranch | 88 | 58 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | | | Patz & Hall 2010 Chenoweth Ranch Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) | Pinot Noir | Patz & Hall |
33953 | 33952 | Italy | Very plump, chewy and bold, this masculine wine shows a cheerful and bright side thanks to its ripe fruit aromas of blackberry, boysenberry and black cherry. Careful oak aging has produced strong Indian spice and barbecue tones. | | 88 | 35 | Veneto | Amarone della Valpolicella Classico | | | | Scriani 2007 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico | Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara | Scriani |
33954 | 33953 | US | One of the few Finger Lakes' Gewürztraminers to exhibit such spot-on varietal typicity, this is gorgeously aromatic with loads of honeysuckle, lychee, stone fruit and exotic spice notes. Off-dry, concentrated and bold on the palate, it's balanced with just a touch of phenolic bitterness. | | 88 | 18 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Sheldrake Point 2011 Gewürztraminer (Finger Lakes) | Gewürztraminer | Sheldrake Point |
33955 | 33954 | Spain | Harmonious on the bouquet, this has aromas of berry, marzipan and nutmeg. It feels a little acidic but that adds freshness to the package. The flavors of earthy, roasted fruits are a touch salty, and the finish tastes briney and baked, with notes of coffee and toast. A blend of 65% Tempranillo, 20% Merlot and 15% Caberent Sauvignon. | Reserva | 88 | 24 | Northern Spain | Navarra | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Príncipe de Viana 2006 Reserva Red (Navarra) | Red Blend | Príncipe de Viana |
33956 | 33955 | US | Savory notes of fennel and exotic spice add a dose of complexity to the sweet apple and pear flavors of this dry Riesling. Crisp, clean and refreshing, it finishes with a delicate green-floral note. | Dry | 88 | 16 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Rooster Hill 2010 Dry Riesling (Finger Lakes) | Riesling | Rooster Hill |
33957 | 33956 | Italy | Thanks to the unique indigenous varieties used and the special double-fermentation process this wine undergoes, this delivers distinctive intensity and concentration, with spicy touches of cassis and toasted almond. | Le Crosare | 88 | 29 | Veneto | Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso | | | | Cantine Lenotti di Lenotti 2009 Le Crosare (Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso) | Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara | Cantine Lenotti di Lenotti |
33958 | 33957 | France | A foursquare, solid wine that shows its structure right up front. It is backed by red fruits and acids that lend a warm feeling. Full and dense, this needs to age. | | 88 | 68 | Burgundy | Nuits-St.-Georges | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Chanson Père et Fils 2009 Nuits-St.-Georges | Pinot Noir | Chanson Père et Fils |
33959 | 33958 | Italy | Why not try this with fried porcini or mushrooms au gratin? This bold wine delivers playful notes of wet earth and cured meat that would match nicely with those foods. It also has has dried fruit flavors of cassis and raspberry that keep the palate refreshed and ready for the next course. | | 88 | 20 | Veneto | Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso | | | | Corte San Benedetto 2008 Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso | Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara | Corte San Benedetto |
33960 | 33959 | France | Round and fruity, this is a crisp and pure wine. It has a straight line of acidity that cuts through the green apple and citrus fruits. The zesty texture dances on the palate. | Broc de Biques | 88 | | Burgundy | Chablis | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Damien et Romain Bouchard 2010 Broc de Biques (Chablis) | Chardonnay | Damien et Romain Bouchard |