| 62844 | 62843 | South Africa | This straightforward wine shows lime flower, chalk, and confectioner's sugar on the nose. The flavors of lime zest and white grapefruit carry to the finish. This wine is fresh and simple with a spine of good acidity. | Rhine Riesling | 85 | 12 | Robertson | | | | | De Wetshof 2002 Rhine Riesling Riesling (Robertson) | Riesling | De Wetshof |
| 62845 | 62844 | US | Green apples and pears combine harmoniously in this tart, mostly dry offering. Elements of vegetable oil and mineral add complexity. | | 85 | 10 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Fox Run 2002 Riesling (Finger Lakes) | Riesling | Fox Run |
| 62846 | 62845 | France | Marc Beyer has succeeded well, with a crisp, mineral style of wine that can marry well with so many fish and seafood dishes. | | 85 | 9 | Alsace | Alsace | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Leon Beyer 2001 Riesling (Alsace) | Riesling | Leon Beyer |
| 62847 | 62846 | US | Lightweight and possessed of brisk acidity, this tart and snappy style might work well with fresh shellfish. Simple sour-apple flavors scour the palate. | Dry | 85 | 10 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Lucas Vineyards 2001 Dry Riesling (Finger Lakes) | Riesling | Lucas Vineyards |
| 62848 | 62847 | Australia | Light in weight and subtle in flavor, this Chard is a welcome change from some of its mega-mallowy Oz compatriots. There are citrus and peach flavors on the palate and floral, yellow fruit aromas; it starts to get toasty with aeration. | | 85 | 16 | Western Australia | Western Australia | | | | Chalice Bridge 2001 Chardonnay (Western Australia) | Chardonnay | Chalice Bridge |
| 62849 | 62848 | Chile | Very particular yet still very Riesling. Oily, tight aromas signal intensity, which is delivered on the peach-like palate that turns creamy toward the finish as banana and papaya take over. There's a bitterness throughout, and at points it's interesting while at others it's too much. Also in abundance is the taste of pepper. A unique wine with attitude. | Dona Isidora | 85 | 8 | Maipo Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Cousiño-Macul 2000 Dona Isidora Riesling (Maipo Valley) | Riesling | Cousiño-Macul |
| 62850 | 62849 | US | Essentially a reserve pinot blanc, this wine captures pleasant pear flavors and some extra texture suggestive of extended lees contact. Very limited (60 case) production. | Wetzel Family Estate | 85 | 18 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Château Bianca 2001 Wetzel Family Estate Pinot Blanc (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Blanc | Château Bianca |
| 62821 | 62820 | US | The alcohol on this Zin is enormous, giving it a Port-style headiness. But it sure is delicious, offering tiers of black currants, chocolate, sweet licorice and cedar. Defines this robust style of California Zin in a rich, barbecue-friendly way. | Emilio | 87 | 29 | California | Arroyo Grande Valley | Central Coast | | | De Paola Vineyard 2008 Emilio Zinfandel (Arroyo Grande Valley) | Zinfandel | De Paola Vineyard |
| 62822 | 62821 | Spain | The nose here is a bit herbal, with a suggestion of eucalyptus along with blackberry and plum. The mouthfeel on this wine is clampy but solid, while the flavors of herbal, roasted berry fruits and moss lead into a mildly herbal and earthy finish. There's a lot of olive-like character to this wine. | Reserva | 87 | 40 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Finca Valpiedra 2007 Reserva (Rioja) | Tempranillo | Finca Valpiedra |
| 62823 | 62822 | US | A rich, fruity bubbly for drinking now. It's a little coarse and scoury, but delicious, with candied lime, strawberry and vanilla flavors. | Blanc de Noirs | 87 | 22 | California | Carneros | Napa-Sonoma | | | Gloria Ferrer NV Blanc de Noirs Sparkling (Carneros) | Sparkling Blend | Gloria Ferrer |
| 62824 | 62823 | US | A fine Mendocino Petite Sirah that's mouth filling with blueberry and licorice and plenty structured to age longer than it already has. With pleasant layers of licorice and black tea, especially on the finish, it's also ready to drink now. | | 87 | 18 | California | Mendocino | | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Graziano 2007 Petite Sirah (Mendocino) | Petite Sirah | Graziano |
| 62825 | 62824 | US | It's all about flashy fruit in this ripe Pinot Noir. Enormously concentrated with raspberry, date and cherry flavors and hints of spicy bacon and raisins. | Sangiacomo Vineyard | 87 | 38 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | | | Gregory Graham 2009 Sangiacomo Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) | Pinot Noir | Gregory Graham |
| 62826 | 62825 | US | Give this wine credit for dryness, crisp acidity and intensity. It's rich and strong in sour black cherry candy, cola, bitter dark chocolate and herb flavors. It's also very tannic, so much so that it's practically undrinkable now. Give it 4–5 years in the bottle, decant, and drink with beef or lamb. | Estate Grown | 87 | 42 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Grgich Hills 2008 Estate Grown Merlot (Napa Valley) | Merlot | Grgich Hills |
| 62827 | 62826 | France | An apple-fresh Champagne, this is fruity while also having a tangy, mineral character. It has a soft texture, showing white currants and citrus freshness to finish. | Brut | 87 | 35 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Guyot Choppin NV Brut (Champagne) | Champagne Blend | Guyot Choppin |
| 62828 | 62827 | Argentina | This Syrah smells meaty and roasted, with savory spice aromas and plenty of black fruit on the nose. It's chewy and creamy feeling, with blueberry and blackberry flavors in front of a short finish that's abrupt but clean. | Zagal | 87 | 14 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Hacienda del Plata 2010 Zagal Syrah (Mendoza) | Syrah | Hacienda del Plata |
| 62829 | 62828 | US | Curious tones of red berry and grapefruit mark this intensely fruit-forward, semi-sweet Riesling. It's concentrated on the palate, but balanced with hints of smoky minerality and delicate dried herb notes. | Semi-Sweet | 87 | 14 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Heron Hill 2011 Semi-Sweet Riesling (Finger Lakes) | Riesling | Heron Hill |
| 62830 | 62829 | US | All three grape varieties in this blend offer their own special contribution. The result is balance—a dry, smoothly tannic wine with lots of upfront berry, spice, leather and sandalwood notes. | Special Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon-Zinfandel-Syrah | 87 | 36 | California | California | California Other | | | Herzog 2010 Special Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon-Zinfandel-Syrah Red (California) | Red Blend | Herzog |
| 62831 | 62830 | US | Nottingham Cellars' blend of Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Syrah, all from the 2009, 2010 and 2011 vintages, is an interesting experiment in blending and makes for a fine, earthy, brooding wine. With so much chewy cranberry-dominated flavor, this is a good food wine, especially for early spring fare. | AlphaRed Lot III | 87 | 24 | California | Central Coast | Central Coast | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Nottingham Cellars NV AlphaRed Lot III Red (Central Coast) | Red Blend | Nottingham Cellars |
| 62832 | 62831 | US | Rich in oak barrel and caramel vanilla, this presents plenty of pear and lemon, even lemon meringue flavors. Ample acidity adds brightness, making this a good match for mussels or roast chicken. | | 87 | 25 | California | Arroyo Grande Valley | Central Coast | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Orfila 2011 Chardonnay (Arroyo Grande Valley) | Chardonnay | Orfila |
| 62833 | 62832 | US | This is an aromatic offering of Pinot Grigio with generous notes of freshly cut red and green apple along with pear. Medium bodied, it drinks just a touch off dry with mouthwatering acidity and a real sense of freshness. | | 87 | 10 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Sockeye 2011 Pinot Grigio (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Pinot Grigio | Sockeye |
| 62834 | 62833 | South Africa | Cinnamon, vanilla and toasted-oak notes accent the black cherry, raspberry and boysenberry fruit core of this accessible wine. Ripe, mouthfilling black-fruit flavors carry through to the medium-length close. Drink now. | Vintage Selection | 87 | 21 | Stellenbosch | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Spier 2011 Vintage Selection Pinotage (Stellenbosch) | Pinotage | Spier |
| 62835 | 62834 | US | There are tons of ripe tangerine, apricot and lime flavors in this flashy Chardonnay. It's rich in vanilla and buttered, toasty oak, with brisk acidity. Easy to drink now. | Estate Reserve | 87 | 40 | California | Alexander Valley | Sonoma | | | Stuhlmuller Vineyards 2010 Estate Reserve Chardonnay (Alexander Valley) | Chardonnay | Stuhlmuller Vineyards |
| 62836 | 62835 | US | Made from Grenache, Syrah and Tempranillo, this wine scores high on the ripeness scale with jammy raspberry and cherry flavors accented with vanilla and sweet bacon. Ready to drink now with umami-based fare like sausage, bacon or ham. | Rising Tempo | 87 | 38 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | | | LXV 2010 Rising Tempo Red (Paso Robles) | Red Blend | LXV |
| 62837 | 62836 | US | A good, restaurant-style Chardonnay at a fair price for the quality. It's dry and crisp in acidity, with pleasant flavors of pineapple, kumquat, lime, vanilla and buttered toast. | | 87 | 26 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | | | Meadowcroft 2010 Chardonnay (Sonoma County) | Chardonnay | Meadowcroft |
| 62838 | 62837 | Australia | Bright gold in color, this wine's all about sweet tropical fruit, particularly pineapple and passion fruit. An undercurrent of smokiness on both the nose and the palate adds interest and complexity. | | 85 | 8 | Australia Other | South Eastern Australia | | | | Rothbury Estate 2002 Chardonnay (South Eastern Australia) | Chardonnay | Rothbury Estate |
| 62839 | 62838 | US | This is the latest Mondavi partnership -- are you keeping track? -- this time, with Australia's Rosemount Estate. It is a young, jammy wine, like an Aussie Shiraz, with uncomplicated but ripe and tasty berry flavors and rich, thick tannins. Easy drinking in a big, full-bodied wine. | | 85 | 14 | California | California | California Other | | | Talomas 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot (California) | Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot | Talomas |
| 62840 | 62839 | South Africa | The thin aromas of leather, old book paper and horsiness carry to the palate with notes of meat juices and stewy red fruit. This wine is a hint watery, finishes with some eucalyptus and there is enough structure to drink now. | Estate | 85 | 22 | Constantia | | | | | Klein Constantia 1999 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Constantia) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Klein Constantia |
| 62841 | 62840 | Australia | An approachable wine that starts off with floral, peachy aromas and ripe peach and yellow fruit flavors. On the back palate, there's a burst of tropical fruit, plus some oak. Easy to drink, and easily to like. | Bear Crossing | 85 | 7 | South Australia | South Australia | | | | Angove's 2002 Bear Crossing Chardonnay (South Australia) | Chardonnay | Angove's |
| 62842 | 62841 | US | Opens with aromas of oak, mint, and herbs, with a hint of blackcurrant. Drinks fairly tannic at the moment, and sharp in acids. There is some berry fruit buried down deep, but not offering a plush, hedonistic experience. The finish is very dry and tannic. | Marinus Estate Grown & Estate Bottled | 85 | 50 | California | Carmel Valley | Central Coast | | | Bernardus 1999 Marinus Estate Grown & Estate Bottled Meritage (Carmel Valley) | Meritage | Bernardus |
| 62843 | 62842 | US | Decent and drinkable, with flavors of blackberries, green olives and sage, and a nice overlay of oak. Very dry, with a good balance of dusty tannins and acidity. Finishes just a bit rough and earthy. | | 85 | 25 | California | Central Coast | Central Coast | | | Chumeia 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon (Central Coast) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Chumeia |