50431 | 50430 | US | Pale lemon in color, with a slightly green tinge, this is a light, crisp and steely Pinot Blanc. Citrus zest and quince carry the nose and palate, making this a perfectly enjoyable everyday white. | Arcturos | 86 | 23 | Michigan | Old Mission Peninsula | | Alexander Peartree | | Black Star Farms 2013 Arcturos Pinot Blanc (Old Mission Peninsula) | Pinot Blanc | Black Star Farms |
50432 | 50431 | Argentina | Herbal, tomatoey red-berry aromas lead to a fleshy, fresh palate with barely any structure. Plum, currant and herbal flavors finish solid, with basic flavors of oak and spice. | Barrel Select | 86 | 14 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bodega Norton 2014 Barrel Select Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Bodega Norton |
50433 | 50432 | Spain | Yeasty apple aromas lead to a fair and balanced palate. Mixed citrus flavors come with a tropical leaning, while the finish is clean, mild and fades fast. Drink right away. | | 86 | 12 | Northern Spain | Rueda | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Campos de Sueños 2014 Verdejo (Rueda) | Verdejo | Campos de Sueños |
50434 | 50433 | Italy | Apple, citrus and yellow floral aromas are what hits the nose first. Them they carry over to the simple, zesty palate along with green pear and a note of bitter nut. Bracing acidity generates a clean finish. | | 86 | 13 | Northeastern Italy | Collio | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Ca'Ronesca 2014 Pinot Grigio (Collio) | Pinot Grigio | Ca'Ronesca |
50435 | 50434 | Portugal | The wine is all fruit, so fresh and crisp and light. Sliced apples and sharp lime juice are swirled around with so much acidity that the wine just dances in the glass. This is delicious and ready to drink. | Pluma | 86 | 14 | Minho | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Casa de Vila Verde 2014 Pluma Alvarinho (Minho) | Alvarinho | Casa de Vila Verde |
50436 | 50435 | Italy | This fun, copper-colored wine offers aromas of cut grass and Bartlett pear. The simple palate shows white peach and green apple alongside zesty acidity that leaves a tangy finish. | Rosé | 86 | 20 | Northeastern Italy | Vigneti delle Dolomiti | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Casata Monfort 2014 Rosé Pinot Grigio (Vigneti delle Dolomiti) | Pinot Grigio | Casata Monfort |
50437 | 50436 | Italy | Subdued aromas of yellow stone fruit and a whiff of cut grass lead the nose. The linear, rather slender palate shows grapefruit, tomato leaf and lime alongside brisk acidity. | Leisen | 86 | 20 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Castel Sallegg 2014 Leisen Sauvignon (Alto Adige) | Sauvignon | Castel Sallegg |
50438 | 50437 | Italy | Chamomile flower and yellow stone fruit aromas are the primary aromas. The simple, straightforward palate tastes of yellow apple skin, a hint of white peach and a touch of mineral alongside crisp acidity. | | 86 | 17 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Colterenzio 2014 Pinot Grigio (Alto Adige) | Pinot Grigio | Colterenzio |
50439 | 50438 | Italy | This opens with muted aromas of yellow stone fruit and tomato vine while the rather lean palate offers unripe peach, citrus and mineral alongside brisk acidity. | | 86 | 16 | Northeastern Italy | Friuli Colli Orientali | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Dorigo 2014 Sauvignon (Friuli Colli Orientali) | Sauvignon | Dorigo |
50440 | 50439 | Spain | Dusty apple aromas form the opening on this scratchy Brut Nature. Flavors of pickle brine and weedy citrus fruits end similarly. This isn't overtly faulty, but it's briny and funky. | Gran Reserva | 86 | 22 | Catalonia | Cava | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Duran 2010 Gran Reserva Sparkling (Cava) | Sparkling Blend | Duran |
50441 | 50440 | Italy | Aromas of toasted almond and yellow apple skin lead the nose. The aromas follow through to the palate along with a hint of peach and a mineral note. It's rather lean, with brisk acidity. | Tenuta Sant'Elena | 86 | 23 | Northeastern Italy | Collio | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Fantinel 2014 Tenuta Sant'Elena Friulano (Collio) | Friulano | Fantinel |
50442 | 50441 | Italy | Alluring scents of apple and Alpine wildflower float over to the bright but slender palate along with notes of pear and mineral. Brisk acidity gives it a clean, crisp finish. | Lepus | 86 | 35 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Franz Haas 2014 Lepus Pinot Bianco (Alto Adige) | Pinot Bianco | Franz Haas |
50443 | 50442 | Germany | Specs of dusty mineral lend some depth to this honeyed, off-dry Riesling. The palate is straightforward but brisk, marked by pressed apple, pear and a tart lemon-lime finish. Drink now. | | 86 | 19 | Mosel | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | HPSepicurean 2013 Riesling (Mosel) | Riesling | HPSepicurean |
50444 | 50443 | South Africa | Jammy blackberry and plum fruits are upfront on the bouquet, with background hints of bramble, baking spice, cured meat and sweet oak. Medium acidity and lightly structured tannins lend an appealing texture to the mouthfeel, with hickory-smoked bacon and peppered black-fruit preserve flavors hanging on to the finish. Drink now. | | 86 | 11 | Coastal Region | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | La Capra Presented by Fairview 2013 Pinotage (Coastal Region) | Pinotage | La Capra Presented by Fairview |
50445 | 50444 | Spain | Minerally plum and raspberry aromas come with latex and Band-Aid notes. This feels tannic, loud and high in acidity. Rubber and iodine flavors come in front of plum and raspberry fruit, while the finish is juicy and fresh, but drawing. | Tinto Joven | 86 | 13 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Larchago 2014 Tinto Joven (Rioja) | Tempranillo | Larchago |
50446 | 50445 | Portugal | The wine is fresh, aromatic and so crisp. Made from Fernão Pires and Verdelho, it is ripe with apple flavors and tangy with orange zest. The wine is young, fruity and ready to drink. | Companhia das Lezírias Tyto Alba Vinhas Protegidas | 86 | 20 | Tejo | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Wines & Winemakers 2015 Companhia das Lezírias Tyto Alba Vinhas Protegidas White (Tejo) | Portuguese White | Wines & Winemakers |
50447 | 50446 | Argentina | Grapy aromas of black cherry introduce a tight, rubbery but fair palate. Ripe berry, black cherry and bitter chocolate flavors finish with a note of toasty oak but also fiery burn. Let this aggressive Malbec air out and it will show best. | Sustainably Farmed Estate Grown and Bottled | 86 | 12 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Zolo 2015 Sustainably Farmed Estate Grown and Bottled Malbec (Mendoza) | Malbec | Zolo |
50448 | 50447 | South Africa | This is an incredibly modern style of Pinotage, boasting forward notes of mocha, raspberry sauce, muddled black cherry and vanilla cream on the nose and mouth. The palate is rich and creamy, with plush fruit flavors and a soft, jammy texture. Drink now. | | 86 | 15 | Western Cape | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Barista 2013 Pinotage (Western Cape) | Pinotage | Barista |
50449 | 50448 | Portugal | The heavy bottle is probably a good proportion of the price of this wine—an unnecessary affectation. The wine itself is firm and structured, perfumed with typical Touriga Nacional violet aromas and rich. With its dense texture and juicy black plum fruits, it is still coming together, so don't drink before 2017. | Bridão | 86 | 14 | Tejo | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Adega Cooperativa do Cartaxo 2013 Bridão Touriga Nacional (Tejo) | Touriga Nacional | Adega Cooperativa do Cartaxo |
50450 | 50449 | Portugal | This is a fresh wine that is balanced between solid tannins and the ripe red berry fruits. Made to be drunk young, it has juicy acidity along with a firm mineral texture. Pure fruitiness shines at the end. Drink from late 2016. | Titular Tinto | 86 | 14 | Dão | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Caminhos Cruzados 2013 Titular Tinto Red (Dão) | Portuguese Red | Caminhos Cruzados |
50451 | 50450 | Italy | Delicate aromas of wildflower, citrus and an apple orchard just before the harvest float from the glass on this luminous wine. The crisp, rather lean palate offers notes of pear and flinty mineral alongside racy acidity. | | 86 | 22 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Cantina Terlano 2014 Pinot Bianco (Alto Adige) | Pinot Bianco | Cantina Terlano |
50452 | 50451 | Italy | This racy white opens with scents of cut grass, tomato vine and grapefruit. The zippy, rather lean palate offers citrus, pineapple and a mineral note alongside bracing acidity. | Winkl | 86 | 33 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige Terlano | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Cantina Terlano 2014 Winkl Sauvignon (Alto Adige Terlano) | Sauvignon | Cantina Terlano |
50453 | 50452 | Italy | Delicate scents of spring flower and white orchard fruit waft out of the glass. The bright, direct palate offers yellow apple, tangerine zest and a hint of mineral accompanied by vibrant acidity that leaves a crisp finish. | | 86 | 18 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Cantina Valle Isarco 2014 Pinot Bianco (Alto Adige) | Pinot Bianco | Cantina Valle Isarco |
50454 | 50453 | Italy | Aromas of hawthorn and a spring orchard in bloom lead the nose while the bright, straightforward palate offers green apple, bitter almond and a mineral note. Crisp acidity gives it a clean finish. | | 86 | 14 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Cantina Valle Isarco 2014 Pinot Grigio (Alto Adige) | Pinot Grigio | Cantina Valle Isarco |
50455 | 50454 | Spain | Basic citrus aromas lean towards grapefruit. This blend of 70% Godello with Treixadura and Albariño feels fresh and snappy, with bracing acidity. Briny flavors of white grapefruit and tangerine finish fresh and cleansing. Drink immediately. | | 86 | 14 | Galicia | Ribeira Sacra | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Peza do Rei 2014 White (Ribeira Sacra) | White Blend | Peza do Rei |
50456 | 50455 | US | The aromas and flavors of this medium-bodied Cabernet recall a spiced, mulled wine. It smells like cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg, and tastes like dark grapes and orange zest. | | 86 | 12 | California | Lodi | Central Valley | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Ironstone 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon (Lodi) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Ironstone |
50457 | 50456 | Italy | This opens with the delicate scents of citrus blossom and white stone fruit. The lively palate tastes of white peach and lemon zest while firm acidity gives it a fresh finish. | Vigna delle Forche | 86 | 19 | Northeastern Italy | Trentino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Cembra 2014 Vigna delle Forche Müller-Thurgau (Trentino) | Müller-Thurgau | Cembra |
50458 | 50457 | US | Dense and concentrated strawberries mix with black rocks and gravel on the nose of this stylishly labeled bottle. The palate is somewhat sweet with blueberry and blackberry jam flavors, as well as earthy notes. | | 86 | 19 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Chillhouse 2012 Zinfandel (Paso Robles) | Zinfandel | Chillhouse |
50459 | 50458 | Italy | Delicate scents of white flower and stone fruit emerge on this brisk white. The slender, racy palate shows grapefruit, citrus zest, slate and a note of crushed herb. | | 86 | 13 | Northeastern Italy | Collio | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Cormòns 2014 Sauvignon (Collio) | Sauvignon | Cormòns |
50460 | 50459 | Italy | This opens with aromas of oak, toast and a hint of white flower. The palate shows oak-driven spice, citrus zest, roasted coffee bean and yellow apple skin but it lacks the fruit richness needed to stand up to the dominant oak sensations. | Ronc di Jury | 86 | | Northeastern Italy | Collio | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Dorigo 2013 Ronc di Jury Chardonnay (Collio) | Chardonnay | Dorigo |