66068 | 66067 | Argentina | Fresh, minerally lime aromas set up a zesty palate with lemon-lime, pineapple and apple flavors. There's nothing complicated about this snappy white, which finishes with some bitterness and lasting acidity. | Los Cardos | 87 | 13 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Doña Paula 2015 Los Cardos Sauvignon Blanc (Mendoza) | Sauvignon Blanc | Doña Paula |
66069 | 66068 | Argentina | While this Cab may be a touch soupy and heavy on the nose, aromas of coffee grounds and berry fruits are good. A full, blocky palate features cheek-rubbing tannins, while this tastes of coffee, chocolate and herbal berry fruits. For everyday purposes, this makes the grade. | Reserve | 87 | 11 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Trivento 2014 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Trivento |
66070 | 66069 | US | While not overly intense in grapefruit, gooseberry and pea-shoot aromas, the palate brings a bit more frivolity into play, with guava, peach and flint. There's some weight behind this wine, which takes it beyond a simple apéritif. | | 87 | 25 | Virginia | Monticello | | Alexander Peartree | | Veritas 2015 Sauvignon Blanc (Monticello) | Sauvignon Blanc | Veritas |
66071 | 66070 | Germany | A shade off dry, this approachably fresh fruity Riesling offers a bounty of juicy peach and tangerine refreshment. Sunny lemon acidity and blossom notes extend through a moderately long finish. | Weinkeller Erbach | 87 | 14 | Rheingau | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Winzer Von Erbach 2014 Weinkeller Erbach Riesling (Rheingau) | Riesling | Winzer Von Erbach |
66072 | 66071 | US | Punchy raspberry and strawberry aromas mingle with darker shades of blueberry, with tarragon and anise in the background. Soft and silken on the palate, the flavors mimic the nose, supported by a gentle dusting of tannins. This is a perfect light-bodied summer red, great alongside grilled fare. | | 87 | 24 | Texas | Texas High Plains | | Alexander Peartree | | Spicewood 2014 Mourvèdre (Texas High Plains) | Mourvèdre | Spicewood |
66073 | 66072 | France | Citrus fruits shine in this wine that offers attractive acidity along with lemon and crisp apple flavors. Bright, fruity and ready to drink soon, the wine has a nervy texture that will be delicious. Drink from 2017. | | 87 | 32 | Burgundy | Rully | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Henri de Villamont 2014 Rully | Chardonnay | Henri de Villamont |
66074 | 66073 | Portugal | The wine is ripe and soft with black-currant acidity and gentle tannins. There is a firm structure behind the jammy fruit flavors, enough to give the wine support. It is ready to drink. | Private Selection | 87 | 25 | Península de Setúbal | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Herdade da Comporta 2012 Private Selection Red (Península de Setúbal) | Portuguese Red | Herdade da Comporta |
66075 | 66074 | US | This is a good vintage for inexpensive Oregon Pinot, as this fresh and flavorful effort proves. Hints of toasted marshmallows and coconut adorn light strawberry fruit. Drink it chilled for optimum enjoyment. | | 87 | 12 | Oregon | Oregon | Oregon Other | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Hinman 2014 Pinot Noir (Oregon) | Pinot Noir | Hinman |
66076 | 66075 | US | This is one-third Cab Franc, one-third Merlot and one-third split between Syrah and Malbec—a who's who (or what's hot) of Southern Oregon viticulture. In the glass it's aromatically interesting, with citrus, leather and berry scents. In the mouth it's quite dry and leathery tasting, though with ample breathing time the fruit comes up. | Forté | 87 | 28 | Oregon | Southern Oregon | Southern Oregon | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Jaxon 2013 Forté Red (Southern Oregon) | Red Blend | Jaxon |
66077 | 66076 | France | From vines grown below the Roche de Solutré cliff, this is a tight wine with a mineral texture and steely acidity. The structure will soften to give a wine that is full and concentrated, with plenty of acidity as well as citrus flavors. Wait until 2017. | | 87 | 23 | Burgundy | Saint-Véran | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Jean-Luc and Paul Aegerter 2014 Saint-Véran | Chardonnay | Jean-Luc and Paul Aegerter |
66078 | 66077 | Georgia | Medium-gold in the glass, this wine has aromas of apricot, melon and orange blossom. There is a soft sense of coolness on the palate, with flavors of apricot, marzipan, orange zest and guava. | | 87 | 15 | Kakheti | | | Mike DeSimone | @worldwineguys | Kindzmarauli Marani 2014 Kisi (Kakheti) | Kisi | Kindzmarauli Marani |
66079 | 66078 | France | Rich and fruity, this bold Pinot offers upfront aromas of juicy red plum, raspberry and strawberry, all laced with a touch of vanilla. The palate is lightly plush and velvety, with flavors of muddled cherry and raspberry sauce that carry through to the medium-length finish. | | 87 | | France Other | Vin de France | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Le Jardin d'Eolie NV Pinot Noir (Vin de France) | Pinot Noir | Le Jardin d'Eolie |
66080 | 66079 | France | Tight and mineral, this crisp wine also is ripe with apple flavors and lime-juice acidity. It has a zesty quality and is lively and bright at the end. | Les Vieux Murs | 87 | 30 | Burgundy | Pouilly-Fuissé | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Loron et Fils 2014 Les Vieux Murs (Pouilly-Fuissé) | Chardonnay | Loron et Fils |
66081 | 66080 | France | This fresh and fruity wine is made with without wood. Citrus crisp and with lively acidity, it refreshing, and perfumed. Drink now. | En Paradis | 87 | 25 | Burgundy | Pouilly-Vinzelles | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Louis Latour 2014 En Paradis (Pouilly-Vinzelles) | Chardonnay | Louis Latour |
66082 | 66081 | France | This taut and structured wine has weight as well as ripe fruits, with a strong mineral character that gives it tight texture. The acidity and the fruit are developing. Drink from 2017. | | 87 | 25 | Burgundy | Viré-Clessé | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Maison Champy 2014 Viré-Clessé | Chardonnay | Maison Champy |
66083 | 66082 | Italy | Strawberry, chopped herb, oak, camphor and grilled Porcini mushroom aromas lead the way. The tight palate shows dried black cherry, sour cranberry, leather, espresso and clove set against a backbone of unripe tannins that leave an astringent finish. | | 87 | 45 | Piedmont | Barbaresco | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Marchesi di Barolo 2013 Barbaresco | Nebbiolo | Marchesi di Barolo |
66084 | 66083 | Italy | Truffle, underbrush, scorched earth and grilled herb aromas lead the nose. On the warm, ripe palate, toast and oak-driven spice underscore raspberry jam and dried black cherry while aggressive tannins clench the finish. Give the tannins another year or two to soften then to drink to capture the remaining fruit. | Prapò | 87 | 45 | Piedmont | Barolo | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Mauro Sebaste 2012 Prapò (Barolo) | Nebbiolo | Mauro Sebaste |
66085 | 66084 | France | Fresh and fruity, this wine is all about red-currant fruitiness. It has only light tannins and plenty of juicy acidity. Drink from 2018. | Aux Gravains Premier Cru | 87 | | Burgundy | Savigny-lès-Beaune | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Michel et Joana Ecard 2014 Aux Gravains Premier Cru (Savigny-lès-Beaune) | Pinot Noir | Michel et Joana Ecard |
66086 | 66085 | Italy | This opens with aromas of toast, sawdust, licorice and a note of grilled celery. The firm palate offers tart cranberry, underripe red cherry, oak, vanilla and coffee alongside assertive, fine-grained tannins. | Basarin | 87 | | Piedmont | Barbaresco | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Negro Angelo e Figli 2013 Basarin (Barbaresco) | Nebbiolo | Negro Angelo e Figli |
66087 | 66086 | Turkey | Deep-salmon to the eye, this wine has a nose of strawberry and cherry. It is a nicely made rosé with flavors of strawberry, cranberry and honeysuckle and notes of lingonberry on the refreshing finish. | Mermaid Rosé | 87 | 19 | Aegean | | | Mike DeSimone | @worldwineguys | Pasaeli 2015 Mermaid Rosé Çalkarası (Aegean) | Çalkarası | Pasaeli |
66088 | 66087 | Italy | Stewed aromas of raisin, prune and a hint of Asian spice lead the nose. The dense, one-dimensional palate offers baked dark berry, toasted hazelnut and a hint of dark spice while astringent, somewhat unripe tannins clench the finish. | La Fenice | 87 | 40 | Piedmont | Barbaresco | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Pier 2010 La Fenice (Barbaresco) | Nebbiolo | Pier |
66089 | 66088 | Portugal | A 100% Alvarinho wine grown outside its classic area in the north of Vinho Verde, this one earns the Minho regional designation. This wine is in a light style, fruity with green plums and tangy with orange peel. Drink now. | Dom Diogo Colheita Seleccionada | 87 | 16 | Minho | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta da Raza 2015 Dom Diogo Colheita Seleccionada Alvarinho (Minho) | Alvarinho | Quinta da Raza |
66090 | 66089 | US | Forward and bright, with spicy berry fruit, this carries plenty of citrus and a hint of pepper as well. It's done in an easy-going, quaffable style. Give it a slight chill to compensate for the somewhat dull earthy finish. | Finnegan Hill Vineyard | 87 | 29 | Oregon | Chehalem Mountains | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Raylee 2014 Finnegan Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir (Chehalem Mountains) | Pinot Noir | Raylee |
66061 | 66060 | France | This heavily wood-dominated wine features a dry and tannic texture. It seems lean for the vintage, giving the impression of severity. The fruit shows only in the acidity at the end. | | 86 | 8 | Bordeaux | Côtes de Bourg | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Noblet 2009 Côtes de Bourg | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Noblet |
66062 | 66061 | France | A rich but well balanced wine, this features ripe flavors and integrated tannins. A juicy black-currant note sits with the dusty structure, with fragrant acidity on the finish. The Château Sainte-Barbe is at the end of the promontory that lies between the Dordogne and Garonne Rivers just before they meet. | | 86 | 13 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Sainte-Barbe 2010 Bordeaux | Merlot | Château Sainte-Barbe |
66063 | 66062 | US | With no oak, this features straightforward lime, orange, nectarine and white pepper flavors. The acidity is bright and zesty, making it a versatile table wine. | Derbyshire Vineyard | 86 | 20 | California | San Luis Obispo County | Central Coast | | | Derby 2010 Derbyshire Vineyard Pinot Gris (San Luis Obispo County) | Pinot Gris | Derby |
66064 | 66063 | Italy | Bright and citrus-driven, this no-fuss wine would pair with grilled shrimp or freshwater fish. The wine is zesty and fresh overall. | | 86 | 16 | Southern Italy | Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio | | | | Feudi di San Gregorio 2011 White (Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio) | White Blend | Feudi di San Gregorio |
66065 | 66064 | US | Made using 50% Barbera and 50% Alicante Bouschet, this wine is fragrant and full-bodied, with notes of toasty oak and leather. The blend spent more than a year in new French oak, and it shows, both in terms of taste and structure. Should be an interesting wine over time. | Private Stock | 86 | 80 | California | Amador County | Sierra Foothills | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Fiddletown Cellars 2010 Private Stock Red (Amador County) | Red Blend | Fiddletown Cellars |
66066 | 66065 | Germany | Abundant layers of char and smoke threaten to overtake the bright black-cherry and green herb flavors on this premium wine. Aeration brings the fruit to the forefront, but hints of toasted wood and dill linger on the finish. | Bombacher Sommerhalde R GG Trocken | 86 | 111 | Baden | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Huber 2009 Bombacher Sommerhalde R GG Trocken Spätburgunder (Baden) | Spätburgunder | Huber |
66067 | 66066 | France | This open, soft wine brings out some of the ripe fruit flavors of the vintage. It has attractive melon and apricot fruit along with a tight streak of mineral acidity. It's ready to drink now, although it will be better from 2017. | L'Oeuvre de Perraud | 87 | 25 | Burgundy | Mâcon-Villages | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Perraud 2015 L'Oeuvre de Perraud (Mâcon-Villages) | Chardonnay | Domaine Perraud |