42571 | 42570 | Italy | Here's a PG with a slight hint of effervescence and aromas of stone fruit, mango and citrus. It has floral fragrances. too, that render a slightly sweet sensation in the mouth. | | 84 | 12 | Northeastern Italy | Delle Venezie | | | | Folonari 2007 Pinot Grigio (Delle Venezie) | Pinot Grigio | Folonari |
42572 | 42571 | Portugal | A dry, but rich, vanilla-and-cream-flavored rosé that shows soft tannins, ripe strawberry and full red plum flavors. The aftertaste is soft, with little acidity. | Vinzelo Rosé | 84 | 8 | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta de Ventozelo 2007 Vinzelo Rosé Red (Douro) | Portuguese Red | Quinta de Ventozelo |
42573 | 42572 | US | This wine hits all the right notes—gamy spice, a touch of minerality, savory, rich fruit. A touch of oak adds muscle and the overall package is satisfying. | Barrel Reserve | 84 | 24 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Susan Kostrzewa | @suskostrzewa | Sheldrake Point 2006 Barrel Reserve Merlot (Finger Lakes) | Merlot | Sheldrake Point |
42574 | 42573 | New Zealand | Starts well, with pineapple and gooseberry aromas, but it doesn't seem that intense or concentrated on the palate. This is a medium-bodied, slightly creamy-textured wine that's easy to drink. | | 86 | 17 | Marlborough | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Konrad 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough) | Sauvignon Blanc | Konrad |
42575 | 42574 | US | Dry and robust, this has tannins that scour, giving a rough edge to the blackberry fruit. | | 86 | 20 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | | | Olema 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Olema |
42576 | 42575 | Italy | There are notes of cut grass and honey on the bouquet. The bubble size is large, and a crisp endnote marks the finish. | Extra Dry | 86 | 18 | Veneto | Prosecco | | | | Pitars NV Extra Dry (Prosecco) | Glera | Pitars |
42577 | 42576 | France | Soft and ripe, this has flavors of almond, pink grapefruit and attractive, crisp acidity. With its warm character that's embellished with toast, it is ready to drink now. | | 86 | | Burgundy | Mâcon-Villages | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Roux Père et Fils 2010 Mâcon-Villages | Chardonnay | Roux Père et Fils |
42578 | 42577 | Argentina | This is peachy and a bit oily on the nose, but not harsh or pointed. It feels full and fleshy, with sweet, ripe flavors of melon, citrus and lychee. Long and melony on the finish; drink now. | Killka Collection | 86 | 15 | Mendoza Province | Uco Valley | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Salentein 2011 Killka Collection Torrontés (Uco Valley) | Torrontés | Salentein |
42579 | 42578 | US | With a fresh, jammy, blackberry flavor, this is a nice Syrah to drink now. It's a big wine, full bodied, tannic and bone dry. On its own, it's a bit tough, but pair it with rich, oily lamb, beef and game dishes and it will rise to the occasion. | | 86 | 20 | California | Santa Ynez Valley | Central Coast | | | Santa Barbara Winery 2009 Syrah (Santa Ynez Valley) | Syrah | Santa Barbara Winery |
42580 | 42579 | US | A full-bodied Roussanne, this tastes like vanilla custard and pineapple. It shows the influence of its 13% Viognier and French oak aging. | Morine Ranch | 86 | 24 | California | High Valley | | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Shannon Ridge 2009 Morine Ranch Roussanne (High Valley) | Roussanne | Shannon Ridge |
42581 | 42580 | US | An explosion of gooseberry comes first, followed by layers of creamy apricot fuzz and lemongrass, trailed by Lake County's typical acidity. This has balance and texture. | | 86 | 16 | California | Lake County | | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Shannon Ridge 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Lake County) | Sauvignon Blanc | Shannon Ridge |
42582 | 42581 | US | This Merlot remains tight, tannic and acidic. Give it credit for elegant structure, but despite some good cherry fruit, it's still a dour wine. | | 86 | 38 | California | Marin County | North Coast | | | Stubbs Vineyard 2006 Merlot (Marin County) | Merlot | Stubbs Vineyard |
42583 | 42582 | France | Now at its drinking peak, this has attractive acidity balanced by mature flavors. It has weight, richness and a dry, steely core Enjoy this with food or by itself. | Jubilée | 86 | | Alsace | Alsace | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Hugel 2007 Jubilée Riesling (Alsace) | Riesling | Hugel |
42584 | 42583 | Italy | La Jara—an organic Prosecco producer—has shown happy improvements in quality over the years. This expression is redolent of pink grapefruit, peach and Golden Delicious apple. | Extra Dry | 86 | 14 | Veneto | Prosecco Treviso | | | | La Jara NV Extra Dry (Prosecco Treviso) | Glera | La Jara |
42585 | 42584 | US | This opens bearing scents suggesting banana and tropical fruit, with an oily character. On the palate, the flavor veers toward sour apple, with tart acids. The finish brings in a lick of butter, but at the moment it doesn't quite come together. This may benefit from more bottle age. | Lia's Vineyard Jory Slope | 86 | 24 | Oregon | Chehalem Mountains | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Longplay 2010 Lia's Vineyard Jory Slope Chardonnay (Chehalem Mountains) | Chardonnay | Longplay |
42586 | 42585 | France | Tannins and a red berry flavor combine in this soft wine. It has the structure of the vintage, with a firm core; the fruit and acidity developing slowly. Keep for 2–3 years. | Clos la Marche | 86 | 23 | Burgundy | Mercurey | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Louis Max 2010 Clos la Marche (Mercurey) | Pinot Noir | Louis Max |
42587 | 42586 | US | Surprisingly mature in both color and flavor development, this mixes a flavor of rhubarb pie with brown sugar accents. Soft and approachable in style this should be consumed soon. | | 86 | 24 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Macindoe 2009 Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Noir | Macindoe |
42588 | 42587 | US | Refreshing and simple, this is dryish and spicy, with orange, apricot and peach flavors all accented with crisp acidity. It's easy to drink as a cocktail sipper, with little snacks, like tempura or cheesy puff pastries. | | 86 | 10 | California | California | California Other | | | McManis 2011 Pinot Grigio (California) | Pinot Grigio | McManis |
42589 | 42588 | Italy | Packaged in a short, squat bottle, this a clean, modern wine, with bright aromas of cut grass, apricot and bright lemon zest. | Alìsia | 86 | 10 | Northeastern Italy | Delle Venezie | | | | Astoria 2011 Alìsia Pinot Grigio (Delle Venezie) | Pinot Grigio | Astoria |
42590 | 42589 | US | Hats off to Beaulieu for producing a Pinot Noir this good. The wine is dry, silky and crisp in acidity, with cherry, cola, spice and sandalwood flavors. With more than 100,000 cases released, this should be relatively easy to find. | Coastal Estates | 86 | 11 | California | California | California Other | | | Beaulieu Vineyard 2010 Coastal Estates Pinot Noir (California) | Pinot Noir | Beaulieu Vineyard |
42591 | 42590 | France | This is a steely wine wrapped with white and green fruit flavors. It is clean, bright and full of pear and crisp apple notes. The tangy after taste is floral. Ready to drink in six months. | Réserve | 86 | | Alsace | Alsace | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Boeckel 2010 Réserve Riesling (Alsace) | Riesling | Boeckel |
42592 | 42591 | France | Lively, fresh and very clean, this has bright acidity and an attractive touch of strawberry. It's dry, with a crispness that balances the rich fruit. | Brut Rosé | 86 | | Alsace | Crémant d'Alsace | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Bott Frères NV Brut Rosé Pinot Noir (Crémant d'Alsace) | Pinot Noir | Bott Frères |
42593 | 42592 | France | Light, fruity and rounded, this wood-aged wine has white fruit, spice and apricot flavors. It could age a year, but it is delicious now. | Les Charmes | 86 | 15 | Burgundy | Mâcon-Lugny | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Cave de Lugny 2010 Les Charmes (Mâcon-Lugny) | Chardonnay | Cave de Lugny |
42594 | 42593 | France | An attractively light-textured wine, this has a red currant flavor backed by juicy acidity. It is forward and fruity; with its gentle tannins, this is ready to drink. | Périgée | 86 | | Alsace | Alsace | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Vignoble des 2 Lunes 2009 Périgée Pinot Noir (Alsace) | Pinot Noir | Vignoble des 2 Lunes |
42595 | 42594 | Italy | Easy and bright, this is a great summer sipper. It makes no huge pretense, nor should it. It's crisp acidity is backed by white flower and peach. | Cuvèe 1821 Brut | 86 | 15 | Veneto | Prosecco | | | | Zonin NV Cuvèe 1821 Brut (Prosecco) | Glera | Zonin |
42596 | 42595 | New Zealand | This is full-bodied, offering subtle cashew and melon shadings alongside bold pineapple fruit. The oak stands a little apart on the palate, imparting a touch of dryness to the bright fruit. Drink now. | Falveys Vineyard | 86 | 14 | Marlborough | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Omaka Springs 2009 Falveys Vineyard Chardonnay (Marlborough) | Chardonnay | Omaka Springs |
42597 | 42596 | New Zealand | Pretty ripe stuff, marked by hints of stewed berries and chocolate. It's medium to full in body, with soft tannins, yet the acids remain crisp, turning tart almost to the point of being citrusy on the finish. | | 86 | 18 | Marlborough | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Stoneleigh 2009 Pinot Noir (Marlborough) | Pinot Noir | Stoneleigh |
42598 | 42597 | Italy | Packaged in an electric blue bottle, this opens with tones of cracked white pepper and fragrant field flower. There's a touch of sweet softness on the finish that gives momentum to the wine's bubbly foam. | Blue Millesimato Extra Dry | 86 | 18 | Veneto | Prosecco | | | | Val d'Oca 2011 Blue Millesimato Extra Dry (Prosecco) | Glera | Val d'Oca |
42599 | 42598 | Italy | This is an easy white wine with balanced acidity. There's a spicy note of crushed clove or exotic spice at the start that is smoothed out by softer aromas of peach cobbler and lemon mousse. | Casoli Maniago | 86 | 17 | Northeastern Italy | Colli Orientali del Friuli | | | | Conte d'Attimis-Maniago 2010 Casoli Maniago Pinot Grigio (Colli Orientali del Friuli) | Pinot Grigio | Conte d'Attimis-Maniago |
42600 | 42599 | US | A sound, bistro-style wine that's dry and full-bodied. Made from Syrah and Grenache, it shows tobacco, cherry and spice flavors, with brisk acidity. | Cotes du Crow's | 86 | 18 | California | Monterey | Central Coast | | | Morgan 2010 Cotes du Crow's Red (Monterey) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Morgan |