| 67943 | 67942 | US | This captures the gamy, herbal, earthy complexity of Washington Syrah, but mutes it somewhat behind a wall of raspberry fruit. Not a bad combo by any means! This one carries some stemmy flavors into the finish. Just enough to put a hard edge on it. | | 89 | 27 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Helix by Reininger 2007 Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Syrah | Helix by Reininger |
| 67944 | 67943 | US | A very rich, opulent white wine, made from 100% of this rare Rhône variety. Brims with spicy tangerine marmalade flavors, with the vanilla and smoky caramel from ten months in French oak. A brisk spine of acidity provides clean balance to the richness. | | 89 | 25 | California | Santa Ynez Valley | Central Coast | | | Zaca Mesa 2008 Grenache Blanc (Santa Ynez Valley) | Grenache Blanc | Zaca Mesa |
| 67945 | 67944 | Spain | Nice and fresh, and definitely the best vintage of Analivia we've tasted to date. The nose bursts with floral aromas, apricot, apple and minerality, while the palate is clean as a whistle, with apple, tangerine and pineapple flavors. Slightly pithy on the finish, but that's normal for Verdejo from Rueda. | | 89 | 11 | Northern Spain | Rueda | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Analivia 2009 Verdejo (Rueda) | Verdejo | Analivia |
| 67946 | 67945 | Portugal | With 50% fermentation, this is a ripe, toasty wine, the wood balanced by a great citric swipe. Bright white fruits and wild flower perfumes give the wine a great lift. | Vinha Grande Branco | 89 | 18 | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Casa Ferreirinha 2009 Vinha Grande Branco White (Douro) | Portuguese White | Casa Ferreirinha |
| 67947 | 67946 | Argentina | Smooth, tropical and melony, with an easygoing palate that comfortably houses green melon, lime, grapefruit and other tropical fruit flavors. The finish is mildly pithy and bitter, but overall this is a clean, well-crafted wine that genuinely captures the essence of Torrontés. | | 89 | 15 | Other | Calchaquí Valley | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Colomé 2009 Torrontés (Calchaquí Valley) | Torrontés | Colomé |
| 67948 | 67947 | France | Some fine wood and fruit aromas are followed by fresh grapefruit, pear and bright lemon flavors. The whole is held together by a fine touch of honeyed wood. | | 89 | 18 | Burgundy | Mâcon-Azé | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine de la Garenne 2008 Mâcon-Azé | Chardonnay | Domaine de la Garenne |
| 67949 | 67948 | France | A piercingly citrus wine, the fruit as fresh as can be, rounded by the wood aging. There is a really bright character here that is appetizing and fresh. | | 89 | 27 | Burgundy | Saint-Véran | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Jean Manciat 2008 Saint-Véran | Chardonnay | Jean Manciat |
| 67950 | 67949 | Argentina | Compact on the bouquet, with a pointed combo of boysenberry and blackberry aromas. The palate is full, with plenty of acidity and stuffing. Flavors of blackberry, olive, fig and chocolate are likable and the finish is loud and powerful in typical South American style. Better value than the higher-priced Kinien Cab. Drink now through 2012. | Reserva | 89 | 18 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Ruca Malen 2007 Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Ruca Malen |
| 67921 | 67920 | US | This wine does a great imitation of a Port at a lighter alcohol level. The color is deep and inky, the aromas are concentrated and uberripe, and the texture is thick, nicely tannic yet smooth. Bring on the chocolate or cigars. | Authentic Black | 89 | 12 | California | Lodi | Central Valley | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Gnarly Head 2013 Authentic Black Red (Lodi) | Red Blend | Gnarly Head |
| 67922 | 67921 | Italy | Violet, rose, wild berry, chopped herb and dark spice aromas float out of the glass. The friendly, robust palate doles out black cherry, ground pepper and rhubarb alongside fresh acidity and round tannins. Enjoy soon. | | 89 | 21 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige Valle Isarco | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Abbazia di Novacella 2013 Lagrein (Alto Adige Valle Isarco) | Lagrein | Abbazia di Novacella |
| 67923 | 67922 | Italy | Aromas of ripe black fruit, tilled earth and grilled herb unfold in the glass. The straightforward, already accessible palate delivers sour cherry, licorice and white pepper accompanied by rather firm tannins. Drink through 2018. | | 89 | 40 | Piedmont | Barolo | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | CarlindePaolo 2011 Barolo | Nebbiolo | CarlindePaolo |
| 67924 | 67923 | Italy | This opens with aromas suggesting dark-skinned berry, ground pepper and a whiff of flint. The solid, chewy palate shows mature plum, espresso and vanilla alongside ripe, robust tannins. Drink through 2018. | Burgum Novum Riserva | 89 | 43 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Castelfeder 2011 Burgum Novum Riserva Lagrein (Alto Adige) | Lagrein | Castelfeder |
| 67925 | 67924 | Austria | Very light-bodied, slight but textbook Grüner with green pear fruit on nose and palate and an almost fizzy, refreshing and utterly appetizing hint of white pepper. Gives a superclean, pear-drop finish. | Q | 89 | 13 | Niederösterreich | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Unger 2015 Q Grüner Veltliner (Niederösterreich) | Grüner Veltliner | Unger |
| 67926 | 67925 | Austria | Peppery notions of green pear, along with zesty lemon notes, add focus to this fresh, joyful and pliantly soft wine. Very easy to drink with its light body and subtle charm. | Stephanus | 89 | 14 | Kamptal | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Weixelbaum 2015 Stephanus Grüner Veltliner (Kamptal) | Grüner Veltliner | Weixelbaum |
| 67927 | 67926 | US | Crisp lemon, lime and mineral tones are restrained on the nose of this dry Riesling, but accumulate in power on the palate. It's a surprisingly peachy, fruit-forward wine, but it maintains deftness of body along with a long, steely finish. | Reserve | 89 | 25 | New York | Hudson River Region | New York Other | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Whitecliff Vineyard 2014 Reserve Riesling (Hudson River Region) | Riesling | Whitecliff Vineyard |
| 67928 | 67927 | Austria | The freshness of ripe lemon and crunchy, green apple pervades everything: the nose and palate sing with light-footed, unfettered freshness. This is crisp, light and spritzy and just the thing for a sunny, summery mood where refreshment is supposed to come on tiptoe but have a lasting effect. Full points for joy and ease. Drink soon. | | 89 | 13 | Burgenland | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Winzerkeller Andau 2015 Sauvignon Blanc (Burgenland) | Sauvignon Blanc | Winzerkeller Andau |
| 67929 | 67928 | Italy | Aromas of banana, apricot, honeysuckle and tropical fruit lead the nose. The round, medium-bodied palate offers creamy white peach, green apple, tangerine and a hint of honeydew melon. Fresh acidity brightens the rich flavors. | San Benedetto | 89 | 16 | Lombardy | Lugana | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Zenato 2015 San Benedetto (Lugana) | Turbiana | Zenato |
| 67930 | 67929 | US | Exuberant aromas of spring blossoms, melon and stone fruit transfer gorgeously onto the palate of this ripe, fruity Sauvignon Blanc. White grapefruit and grassy gooseberry flavors are densely concentrated, spiked by lime and a chalky, saline finish. | | 89 | 18 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards 2014 Sauvignon Blanc (Finger Lakes) | Sauvignon Blanc | Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards |
| 67931 | 67930 | Austria | Lovely, homely notes of earth and forest floor are enveloped by red cherry. These are joined on nose and palate by soft vanilla and a touch of cinnamon. A very friendly, rounded, smooth and soft Pinot Noir with ample charm, made for drinking now and through 2018. | Eveline | 89 | 22 | Burgenland | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Hillinger 2014 Eveline Pinot Noir (Burgenland) | Pinot Noir | Hillinger |
| 67932 | 67931 | Austria | Cinnamon-scented plums are written all over this. This was made to be smooth and mellow and the pliable, soft, plummy fruit notes achieve this wonderfully. The palate remains medium-bodied and balanced on this easy-drinnking red. | Small Hill | 89 | 17 | Burgenland | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Hillinger 2014 Small Hill Red (Burgenland) | Red Blend | Hillinger |
| 67933 | 67932 | Austria | Slight spritz accentuates the light-footed freshness of this subtly citric wine. There are notions of ocean spray and the softest lemon scent. There are hints of peach and plum at the very slender core. | Federspiel Selection | 89 | 29 | Wachau | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Jäger 2015 Federspiel Selection Grüner Veltliner (Wachau) | Grüner Veltliner | Jäger |
| 67934 | 67933 | US | Buttercream, sea salt, caramel and lemon candy aromas show on the nose of this solid bottling. The flavors are full but not overly ripe, with yellow apple, poached pear, white peach and a sea salt character that keeps it mouthwatering. | Gravelstone | 89 | 17 | California | Arroyo Seco | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Jekel 2014 Gravelstone Chardonnay (Arroyo Seco) | Chardonnay | Jekel |
| 67935 | 67934 | Italy | Aromas of violet, blueberry and baking spice almost explode from the glass. The medium-bodied palate tastes of raspberry, cassis and clove while round tannins and fresh acidity give it balance. It's made for sheer drinking pleasure so enjoy soon. | | 89 | 21 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Nals Margreid 2013 Lagrein (Alto Adige) | Lagrein | Nals Margreid |
| 67936 | 67935 | US | Luscious blackberry and cherry flavors take center stage here, showing just a glaze of nuttiness and roundness from judicious oak aging. Tart cranberry acidity and fine but slightly puckering tannins frame the palate squarely. | | 89 | 50 | New York | North Fork of Long Island | Long Island | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Bedell 2014 Malbec (North Fork of Long Island) | Malbec | Bedell |
| 67937 | 67936 | France | Flavors are followed by intense crisp citrus fruit. This is a lively style, very fresh with a delicious tang of orange zest, light caramel and vibrant acidity. | Madame Noly | 90 | | Burgundy | Saint-Véran | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine de la Chapelle 2008 Madame Noly (Saint-Véran) | Chardonnay | Domaine de la Chapelle |
| 67938 | 67937 | France | Spice and fresh fruit give flavors of baked apples, a creamy texture and bright acidity. Well balanced, the aftertaste shows toast and honey flavors. | Sécret Minéral | 90 | | Burgundy | Pouilly-Fuissé | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Denis Jeandeau 2008 Sécret Minéral (Pouilly-Fuissé) | Chardonnay | Domaine Denis Jeandeau |
| 67939 | 67938 | France | Ripe fruit in the mouth, with a fine layer of green plums, apricots and balancing acidity. An open wine, generous in texture and weight, ready to drink in the next few months. | Mâcon Buissières Le Monsard | 90 | | Burgundy | Mâcon-Villages | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine des Comtes Lafon 2008 Mâcon Buissières Le Monsard (Mâcon-Villages) | Chardonnay | Domaine des Comtes Lafon |
| 67940 | 67939 | France | This 16–acre estate is run biodynamically, producing intensely flavored, honeyed, ripe wines. This is succulent from ripe fruit, with the acidity bright and vivid, finishing with sweet pineapple and apricot flavors. | Quintaine | 90 | 33 | Burgundy | Mâcon-Villages | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Guillemot-Michel 2008 Quintaine (Mâcon-Villages) | Chardonnay | Domaine Guillemot-Michel |
| 67941 | 67940 | US | An appealing Cab Franc, among the better versions of the variety. Shows the weight and structure of a fine Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, except the flavors veer toward red cherries and red cherry liqueur. Drink now, with honey-baked ham. | | 90 | 40 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Girard 2007 Cabernet Franc (Napa Valley) | Cabernet Franc | Girard |
| 67942 | 67941 | France | Fine fresh fruits, bright with good acidity and a lively fresh character. There is a strong apple skin and grapefruit texture, finishing fresh and full. | | 89 | 28 | Burgundy | Pouilly-Fuissé | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Gilles Morat 2008 Pouilly-Fuissé | Chardonnay | Gilles Morat |