66601 | 66600 | Italy | Aromas of white spring flower, exotic fruit and an herbal note waft out of the glass. The medium-bodied palate offers white peach, pear, vanilla and toasted oak alongside modest acidity. A citrusy note closes the finish. | San Michele | 88 | 20 | Piedmont | Roero | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Deltetto 2015 San Michele (Roero) | Arneis | Deltetto |
66602 | 66601 | US | This is a softly layered wine with just the right amount of tension to give credence to a lifted minerality, accented by well-crafted clove and baked strawberry. The finish is spicy in more clove and nutmeg. | Pluto's Fury | 88 | 36 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Geyser Peak 2013 Pluto's Fury Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) | Pinot Noir | Geyser Peak |
66603 | 66602 | Italy | The nose isn't very expressive but eventually suggests aromas of toast, espresso and chopped herb. The tight palate offers oak, baking spice and the heat of alcohol but not much fruit richness. Astringent tannins grip the finish. | Torriglione | 87 | 48 | Piedmont | Barolo | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Mario Gagliasso 2011 Torriglione (Barolo) | Nebbiolo | Mario Gagliasso |
66604 | 66603 | US | Concord grapes are unmistakable for their sweet, high-toned Welch's grape jelly aromas and flavors. The Bella Rosa stays true to this bright, juicy, easy-drinking style. It's not a complex wine but delightfully quaffable. | Bella Rosa | 87 | 10 | New York | New York | New York Other | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Merritt NV Bella Rosa Red (New York) | Red Blend | Merritt |
66605 | 66604 | Italy | White spring flower, Bosc pear and wet stone aromas lift out of the glass. The bright, straightforward palate offers apple, tangerine and a hint of almond alongside bright acidity. | Corvara | 87 | | Veneto | Valdadige | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Albino Armani 2014 Corvara Pinot Grigio (Valdadige) | Pinot Grigio | Albino Armani |
66606 | 66605 | Argentina | Aromas of straw, dusty apple and mild citrus are clean as a whole. Citric acidity lends zest to an otherwise chunky, pithy palate. Flavors of citrus fruits and apple finish fresh, pithy and with a note of orange peel. | Fincas | 87 | 14 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Alfredo Roca 2015 Fincas Chardonnay (Mendoza) | Chardonnay | Alfredo Roca |
66607 | 66606 | Spain | Basic aromas of white fruits and pumpkin precede a sharp palate with a high malic acid content. Tart apple, gooseberry and salty flavors run long due to blazing acidity. | | 87 | 20 | Galicia | Rías Baixas | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Altos de Cristimil 2014 Albariño (Rías Baixas) | Albariño | Altos de Cristimil |
66608 | 66607 | US | Squeezed lemon rinds and pith, wound up wet concrete notes, a touch of toasted almond and a slight show of nectarine flesh comprise the nose of this bottling. Classic Cali Chard buttery notes lead the sip, with ripe stonefruit, sea salt, caramel and jasmine, uplited by a decent acidity. | Wrights Station Vineyard | 87 | 30 | California | Santa Cruz Mountains | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Byington 2014 Wrights Station Vineyard Chardonnay (Santa Cruz Mountains) | Chardonnay | Byington |
66609 | 66608 | US | This is an affordable and refreshingly light-bodied Zin, bright and fresh in red berry and well-put together in terms of tannin and oak. Stock up for parties. | | 87 | 18 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Camp 2014 Zinfandel (Sonoma County) | Zinfandel | Camp |
66610 | 66609 | Italy | Aromas of yellow flower and acacia honey take center stage on this bright wine. The zesty palate offers pineapple, peach and citrus alongside racy acidity that gives it a tangy finish. | Fontevecchia | 87 | 17 | Central Italy | Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Casalfarneto 2014 Fontevecchia (Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore) | Verdicchio | Casalfarneto |
66611 | 66610 | France | The richness of this wine reflects the warmth of the vintage. Ripe and full, it balances intense acidity with generous red fruits. A hint of pepper gives the wine a lift. Drink with food. | Coste Brulade | 87 | 18 | Provence | Côtes de Provence | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Cellier Saint-Sidoine 2015 Coste Brulade Rosé (Côtes de Provence) | Rosé | Cellier Saint-Sidoine |
66612 | 66611 | France | This wine has a rich background to support its perfumed red fruits. Raspberry and mandarin-orange flavors roll around the mouth easily, with only the lightest sense of structure. It is an immediately attractive, balanced wine. | Ludovic de Beauséjour | 87 | 12 | Provence | Côtes de Provence | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château de Berne 2015 Ludovic de Beauséjour Rosé (Côtes de Provence) | Rosé | Château de Berne |
66613 | 66612 | France | Visually, this is a pale version of a Creamsicle. It has citrus yellow fruits and soft acidity. With its spice, it is well balanced, ending with a refreshing burst of bright red-currant flavors. | | 87 | 17 | Provence | Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château de Calavon 2015 Rosé (Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence) | Rosé | Château de Calavon |
66614 | 66613 | France | This wine is fruity, crisp and packed with clean, bright red fruits. The inland location of the vineyard gives the wine a cool feeling that is crisp and fresh at the end. | | 87 | | Provence | Côtes de Provence | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château des Sarrins 2015 Rosé (Côtes de Provence) | Rosé | Château des Sarrins |
66615 | 66614 | France | This blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Grenache Blanc tastes more of the crisp and herbal Sauvignon. It is floral, with spice, apple and lime flavors. With its bright aftertaste the wine is ready to drink. | | 87 | 22 | Provence | Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Paradis 2015 White (Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence) | Provence white blend | Château Paradis |
66616 | 66615 | France | Produced from biodynamically grown grapes in the stunning Les Baux de Provence region, this fresh wine is crisp with sliced apple fruit and a touch of citrus. Drink now. The former owners of Château Montrose in Bordeaux, Anne-Marie et Jean-Louis Charmolüe, purchased Romanin in 2006. | | 87 | | Provence | Alpilles | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Romanin 2014 White (Alpilles) | Provence white blend | Château Romanin |
66617 | 66616 | US | A density of grapey plum surrounds dusty, chalky tannins that soften on the palate to further reveal red cherry, anise and soy. The wine possesses a distinct herbaceous character throughout. | Clone Six Edition | 87 | 140 | California | Chalk Hill | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Herzog 2012 Clone Six Edition Cabernet Sauvignon (Chalk Hill) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Herzog |
66618 | 66617 | US | A vibrant yellow-gold color and a good blend of delicate citrus and butter in the aroma and flavor give this understated and medium-bodied wine the balance and interest to satisfy. | Estate | 87 | 60 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Hirsch 2013 Estate Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast) | Chardonnay | Hirsch |
66619 | 66618 | Italy | White spring flower and citrus fruit aromas lead the way while the bright palate offers juicy nectarine and a hint of papaya. Zesty acidity gives it a tangy finish. | | 87 | 25 | Piedmont | Gavi | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | La Bollina 2015 Gavi | Cortese | La Bollina |
66620 | 66619 | Italy | Aromas recalling chamomile flower and acacia honey lead the way. The medium-bodied palate offers candied lemon drop, grapefruit and toasted nut alongside vibrant acidity. Drink soon. | Rincrocca | 87 | 18 | Central Italy | Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | La Staffa 2013 Rincrocca (Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore) | Verdicchio | La Staffa |
66621 | 66620 | US | Peppery spice, tart goosebery and white grapefruit notes shine in this varietally characteristic Grüner Veltliner. It's delicate in concentration but cutting and fresh, finishing on a refreshing mineral tone. Drink now through 2018. | | 87 | 20 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Lamoreaux Landing 2014 Grüner Veltliner (Finger Lakes) | Grüner Veltliner | Lamoreaux Landing |
66622 | 66621 | Italy | A blend of 90% Sangiovese and 10% Merlot, this discloses weedy, leafy aromas. The one-dimensional palate offers toast, coffee, sweet chocolate and dark berry. It's not an an ager so enjoy soon. | | 86 | 14 | Tuscany | Chianti Classico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Fattoria di Montecchio 2009 Chianti Classico | Red Blend | Fattoria di Montecchio |
66623 | 66622 | US | This straightforward wine is bone dry and brisk in acidity. The pink grapefruit and Meyer lemon citrus flavors are enriched with riper notes of papayas. But there's also a strong streak of tart green gooseberries. | River Ranches | 86 | 21 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | | | Geyser Peak 2012 River Ranches Sauvignon Blanc (Russian River Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Geyser Peak |
66624 | 66623 | Italy | This barrel-aged Soave conveys aromas of candied citrus, pineapple, and toasted oak. The palate delivers butterscotch, sugary vanilla and lemon drops in a low-impact, muted style. | Casette Foscarin | 86 | 29 | Veneto | Soave Classico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Monte Tondo 2011 Casette Foscarin (Soave Classico) | Garganega | Monte Tondo |
66625 | 66624 | Chile | Crisp aromas of zesty citrus fold in touches of brine and bitterness. Fresh and peppery on the palate, it has pyrazinic flavors of bell pepper, arugula and passion fruit. A juicy, briny, mildly bitter finish is typical for Leyda SB. | Reserva | 86 | 12 | Leyda Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | MontGras 2013 Reserva Sauvignon Blanc (Leyda Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | MontGras |
66626 | 66625 | US | This easy wine will pair nicely with slightly sweet fare, such as sausage risotto, Chinese pork and chicken dishes, or a ham sandwich with Dijon mustard. It's crisp in acidity, with flavors of honey, apricots, lemons and limes. | | 86 | 17 | California | Dry Creek Valley | Sonoma | | | Pech Merle 2012 Sauvignon Blanc (Dry Creek Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Pech Merle |
66627 | 66626 | US | Dry and tannic, this Pinot is heavy. It has strong flavors of blackstrap molasses, tea, black cherry jam and oak, and is ready to drink now. | | 86 | 45 | California | Sonoma Mountain | Sonoma | | | Peters Family 2010 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Mountain) | Pinot Noir | Peters Family |
66628 | 66627 | Portugal | Pineapple and mango dominate this full-bodied, ripe wine. Soft and given a lift by lime juice, it is a well-balanced blend of Arinto and Fernão Pires. The aftertaste is fresh and fruity. | | 86 | 8 | Tejo | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta da Alorna 2013 White (Tejo) | Portuguese White | Quinta da Alorna |
66629 | 66628 | Portugal | This light wine has vanilla flavors from wood aging, fresh red fruits and soft tannins. Acidity gives wine poise and an elegant touch. Drink from 2015. | Aluzé | 86 | 26 | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta do Pessegueiro 2010 Aluzé Red (Douro) | Portuguese Red | Quinta do Pessegueiro |
66630 | 66629 | Germany | Scents of lime and orange flower are pretty on this off-dry Riesling, accenting flavors of savory apple and preserved yellow peach. It's zingy in acidity, finishing moderately long on a dried herb note. | | 86 | 12 | Pfalz | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Saint M 2012 Riesling (Pfalz) | Riesling | Saint M |