62695 | 62694 | US | Subdued notes of butterscotch and flaky pie crust mark this Chardonnay's nose. It is a buttery, waxy-textured selection with tame acidity, and it would pair well with steamed lobster in a casual setting. | | 85 | 23 | Virginia | Virginia | | | | Otium 2011 Chardonnay (Virginia) | Chardonnay | Otium |
62696 | 62695 | US | Candied citrus and flower notes accent this medium-bodied Malvasia. Racy acidity gives this wine cut and verve. | Vino de la Familia Blanca | 85 | 21 | Arizona | Cochise County | | | | Page Springs 2011 Vino de la Familia Blanca Malvasia Bianca (Cochise County) | Malvasia Bianca | Page Springs |
62697 | 62696 | Germany | Whiffs of stem and smoke blow off with aeration, revealing bright lemon and apple notes on this off-dry Riesling. It's refreshingly brisk with acidity, along with a slightly herbaceous tone that lingers. | | 85 | 15 | Mosel | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Redbreast 2011 Riesling (Mosel) | Riesling | Redbreast |
62698 | 62697 | Spain | Latex, rubber and loud plum and berry aromas set up a somewhat astringent palate with rubbery, medicinal berry flavors. A note of saline appears on a firm, drawing finish. | Joven | 85 | 13 | Northern Spain | Ribera del Duero | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Señorío de Sotillo 2012 Joven (Ribera del Duero) | Red Blend | Señorío de Sotillo |
62699 | 62698 | Argentina | Mild aromas of red fruits are pleasant but somewhat neutral. Flavors of black fruits come with herbal notes, and on the finish, this blend of several grapes has a good feel and solid flavors of minty berry and oak. | Signature Red Sustainably Farmed | 85 | 10 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Zolo 2012 Signature Red Sustainably Farmed Red (Mendoza) | Red Blend | Zolo |
62700 | 62699 | Portugal | Light and bright, this is a totally approachable wine, crisp and lemon scented. With a lively texture, it dances out of the glass, a wine to drink now. | Rufo Branco | 85 | | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Lemos & Van Zeller 2012 Rufo Branco White (Douro) | Portuguese White | Lemos & Van Zeller |
62671 | 62670 | US | Soft and seamless on the palate, this wine offers berry, vanilla and a touch of cedar and leather. It balances fruit with more complex varietal characteristics. Full bodied, the finish is easygoing and lengthy in clove. | Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard | 90 | 125 | California | Oakville | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Provenance Vineyards 2012 Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Provenance Vineyards |
62672 | 62671 | Portugal | Syrah is not an approved grape for Douro wines, so the grapes from the small parcel at Romaneira go under the regional name. The wine is rich, generous and concentrated. Perfumed black fruits are laced with fine tannins and a ripe acidity. A wine for aging further, it will be ready from 2018. | | 90 | 35 | Duriense | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta da Romaneira 2013 Syrah (Duriense) | Syrah | Quinta da Romaneira |
62673 | 62672 | US | This svelte wine has a tantalizing doughy, toasty aroma and a velvety-rich and bubbly texture. Light fruit flavors come with almond accents. | Brut | 90 | 20 | California | North Coast | North Coast | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Rack & Riddle NV Brut Sparkling (North Coast) | Sparkling Blend | Rack & Riddle |
62674 | 62673 | France | A restrained nose with hints of hazelnut, banana and peach leads to a juicy but restrained palate where texture is as important as flavor. This wine is balanced and structured. A slight touch of residual sugar rounds out the fruit and creates a just off-dry finish. | Signature | 90 | 22 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | René Muré 2015 Signature Gewurztraminer (Alsace) | Gewürztraminer | René Muré |
62675 | 62674 | US | Pear and mango soften a gravelly texture of complex, fruit-forward flavor in this floral, well-balanced wine, savory with a touch of herb. Medium bodied with crispness lurking behind the fruit, it's been aged sur lie in French and Hungarian oak that never intrudes. | | 90 | 22 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Roth 2014 Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast) | Chardonnay | Roth |
62676 | 62675 | US | This wine's fresh and boisterous nature make it great for barbecues. Aromas of blueberry jam, condensed lilacs and smoked meats are very inviting. The fruit-forward palate combines smoked boysenberries and blueberries with roasted pork, dried oregano and a unique salt-and-pepper component. | Estate Reserve | 90 | 22 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | San Simeon 2011 Estate Reserve Petite Sirah (Paso Robles) | Petite Sirah | San Simeon |
62677 | 62676 | Portugal | Lightly wood aged and spicy, this is a fine reflection of this great grape variety. It is rich and smooth, yet retains mineralitym, a crisp apricot and green plum fruit. Drink this impressive wine from 2017. | Casa Américo Branco Reserva | 90 | | Dão | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Seacampo 2014 Casa Américo Branco Reserva Encruzado (Dão) | Encruzado | Seacampo |
62678 | 62677 | Argentina | Lime and citrus peel aromas are light and innocuous. Juicy on the palate but light in weight, this tropical-leaning white delivers zesty tangerine and orange flavors in front of a citrusy finish. | Colección Varietales | 85 | 11 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bodega Norton 2013 Colección Varietales Torrontés (Mendoza) | Torrontés | Bodega Norton |
62679 | 62678 | Spain | This is jumpy on the nose, with raw oak, green notes and zest. Aromas of earth, blueberry and wood don't fully come together, while the palate is acidic and cidery in feel. Slightly underripe flavors of cranberry and blueberry run counter to the vintage, which was warm and generous by RDD standards. | Teófilo Reyes 16 Meses en Barrica | 85 | 33 | Northern Spain | Ribera del Duero | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bodegas Reyes 2009 Teófilo Reyes 16 Meses en Barrica (Ribera del Duero) | Tempranillo | Bodegas Reyes |
62680 | 62679 | US | Notes of licorice, dried rose, spiced cherry and sweaty saddle leather mark the nose of this red blend. It has high-pitched flavors, and the tangy acids and medium amount of chalky tannins give the wine traction. | Collection I | 85 | 22 | Virginia | Virginia | | | | Bogati NV Collection I Red (Virginia) | Red Blend | Bogati |
62681 | 62680 | US | Decadent aromas of warmed chocolate and hazelnut coffee lead onto the pliant palate. Chalky tannins keep the vanilla-tinged finish grounded. | | 85 | 20 | Colorado | Grand Valley | | | | Canyon Wind 2009 Merlot (Grand Valley) | Merlot | Canyon Wind |
62682 | 62681 | Spain | Dusty berry aromas blend with mint and herbal notes. This Tempranillo feels grabby and pinched; flavors of baked black fruits, vanilla and dill are earthy on the finish, which is chunky but generally balanced. | Crianza | 85 | 17 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Taron 2008 Crianza (Rioja) | Tempranillo Blend | Taron |
62683 | 62682 | Spain | Bold, medicinal and slightly stalky smelling on the nose, this young Tempranillo is jarring on the palate. Flavors of berry fruits come with oak and saltiness, while the finish is rubbery in feel and herbal in flavor. | Z | 85 | 10 | Northern Spain | Ribera del Duero | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Zumaya 2012 Z (Ribera del Duero) | Tempranillo | Zumaya |
62684 | 62683 | US | An aromatic wine with notes of freshly cut red apple, overripe pear and jasmine. The palate drinks closer to dry than the aromas might suggest, with a phenolic feel. | Estate Grown | 85 | 14 | Oregon | Rogue Valley | Southern Oregon | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Foris 2012 Estate Grown Riesling (Rogue Valley) | Riesling | Foris |
62685 | 62684 | US | The structure on this Pinot Noir is great, with brisk acidity and firm tannins accompanying dry flavors. There are succulent notes of sour cherry and raspberry candy, tart pomegranates and cola, but the wine is rustic, with no future. | Hitching Post Hometown | 85 | 21 | California | Santa Barbara County | Central Coast | | | Hartley-Ostini 2012 Hitching Post Hometown Pinot Noir (Santa Barbara County) | Pinot Noir | Hartley-Ostini |
62686 | 62685 | Spain | This Monastrell-heavy blend hits with a ton of ripe berry aromas, Graham cracker and minerality on the bouquet. In the mouth, it's creamy and syrupy, with jutting tannins. Flavors of lactic oak, stewed black fruits and carob finish chocolaty and creamy, with mild tannins and heat. | Crianza | 85 | 35 | Levante | Jumilla | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Monterebro 2010 Crianza Monastrell-Syrah (Jumilla) | Monastrell-Syrah | Monterebro |
62687 | 62686 | US | Maple syrup, coffee and dried peppered meat lend this wine a distinctive aromatic profile. It feels medium in weight, offering bright acidity and fine, chalky tannins for support. A flavor of toasted popcorn kernel surfaces on the finish. | Raptor Red | 85 | 22 | Virginia | Virginia | | | | Naked Mountain 2008 Raptor Red Red (Virginia) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Naked Mountain |
62688 | 62687 | Morocco | This wine has flavors of Cavaillon melon, star fruit, kiwi and jasmine, with a pronounced woody taste. There is a burst of brightness on the finish alongside a hint of menthol. | | 85 | 14 | Zenata | | | Mike DeSimone | @worldwineguys | Ouled Thaleb 2012 White (Zenata) | White Blend | Ouled Thaleb |
62689 | 62688 | France | This is a fruity wine with its typical touch of sweetness. It has lively strawberry fruits, a hint of pineapple, fresh acidity and a soft, light vanilla aftertaste. | Loire Valley | 85 | 11 | Loire Valley | Rosé d'Anjou | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Sauvion 2012 Loire Valley (Rosé d'Anjou) | Rosé | Sauvion |
62690 | 62689 | Portugal | With a typical touch of fizz, this wine is fruity, light and bright. It is dry, very fresh, full of apples and lime juice. Refreshing and ready to drink. | | 85 | 17 | Vinho Verde | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta do Cruzeiro 2012 White (Vinho Verde) | Portuguese White | Quinta do Cruzeiro |
62691 | 62690 | Portugal | A fruity and attractive wine from high vineyards above the Douro valley, with acidity, red berry fruits and a touch of tannin. Made in a light, fresh style, it is ready to drink. | Colheita | 85 | 15 | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta do Portal 2011 Colheita Red (Douro) | Portuguese Red | Quinta do Portal |
62692 | 62691 | France | Fruity and tangy, this is a light and fresh wine. It has crisp green apples patterned with citrus fruits and a tight, bright texture. Ready to drink. | Sur Lie | 85 | 14 | Loire Valley | Muscadet Sèvre et Maine | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Remy-Pannier 2012 Sur Lie (Muscadet Sèvre et Maine) | Melon | Remy-Pannier |
62693 | 62692 | US | Rich in leather and oak, with swirls of ripe red raspberry and blackberry cobbler, this is a big-boy Zinfandel with hair on its chest, a taste of vanilla on the finish. | Old Vine | 85 | 16 | California | Lodi | Central Valley | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Seven Deadly Zins 2011 Old Vine Zinfandel (Lodi) | Zinfandel | Seven Deadly Zins |
62694 | 62693 | US | Ripe, opulent blackberry, cherry, butterscotch and vanilla bean flavors mark this soft wine. You can drink it now with everyday fare like beef tacos and cheeseburgers. | California Square | 85 | 23 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | | | Truett Hurst 2012 California Square Red (Paso Robles) | Red Blend | Truett Hurst |