| 73081 | 73080 | US | Barrel flavors of toast and chocolate cover light strawberry fruit. It's pleasant enough, but the flavors have not yet jelled. Give it until 2016 to age. | Red Willow Vineyard | 86 | 25 | Washington | Yakima Valley | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Eight Bells 2011 Red Willow Vineyard Merlot (Yakima Valley) | Merlot | Eight Bells |
| 73082 | 73081 | Spain | With rubbery, smoky aromas and mild berry scents, this light-framed Tempranillo is bright on the palate and easy to quaff. Berry, plum and a touch of bitter chocolate are the flavors. | Ayrum | 86 | 8 | Central Spain | Valdepeñas | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Felix Solis 2012 Ayrum Tempranillo (Valdepeñas) | Tempranillo | Felix Solis |
| 73083 | 73082 | Italy | This informal wine opens with dainty aromas of black and red berries together with a whiff of baking spice. The simple palate offers fleeting black cherry and raspberry notes alongside the barest hint of clove. It's made to be drunk young, so enjoy soon. | | 86 | 26 | Sicily & Sardinia | Cerasuolo di Vittoria | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | FiàNobile 2012 Cerasuolo di Vittoria | Red Blend | FiàNobile |
| 73084 | 73083 | US | Intense in lemon and silky, it shows a touch of effervescence from the bright acidity and is textured from the time spent in barrel. The finish and lingering aftertaste steer sweet, into the land of butterscotch and caramel. | Estate Grown and Bottled | 86 | 25 | California | Carneros | Napa-Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Gloria Ferrer 2011 Estate Grown and Bottled Chardonnay (Carneros) | Chardonnay | Gloria Ferrer |
| 73085 | 73084 | Greece | A fresh and fruity nose of lemon, white flowers and peach give this Assytriko a more feminine edge. On the palate, it's smooth but spicy, with lemon blossom and brine dancing on the palate. Good and easy to drink. | | 86 | 18 | Santorini | | | Susan Kostrzewa | @suskostrzewa | Greek Wine Cellars 2013 Assyrtiko (Santorini) | Assyrtiko | Greek Wine Cellars |
| 73086 | 73085 | US | A light mix of apple, jicama and pear fruit, bolstered with plenty of acidity, carries this medium-weight, unoaked Chardonnay. It's perfectly pleasant, but teeters on the edge of generic flavor neutrality. | Unoaked | 86 | 15 | Washington | Yakima Valley | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Airfield Estates 2013 Unoaked Chardonnay (Yakima Valley) | Chardonnay | Airfield Estates |
| 73087 | 73086 | Greece | Cherry, spicebox, pepper and some vegetal aromas are followed by flavors of blueberry, toast and cherry. This is an approachable Greek red with bright fruit and good acidity. A spicy finish adds to the appeal. Pair with game and pork. | Hedgehog Vineyard | 86 | 20 | Amyndeon | | | Susan Kostrzewa | @suskostrzewa | Alpha Estate 2010 Hedgehog Vineyard Xinomavro (Amyndeon) | Xinomavro | Alpha Estate |
| 73088 | 73087 | US | Hints of spring ramps and earth blow off with aeration to reveal pretty floral and lemon aromas on this off-dry, single-vineyard Pinot Blanc. The palate is a bit demure in fruit concentration, but brisk lemon-lime acidity shines through the richly textured palate. | Reserve Morris Vineyard | 86 | 18 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Heron Hill 2012 Reserve Morris Vineyard Pinot Blanc (Finger Lakes) | Pinot Blanc | Heron Hill |
| 73089 | 73088 | Italy | Made with the native grape Gaglioppo, this soft, friendly rosato from Calabria has delicate raspberry, cherry and strawberry sensations accented by a hint of cooking spices. Pair it with appetizers, grilled vegetables or cold cuts. | Rosato | 86 | 12 | Southern Italy | Cirò | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Librandi 2013 Rosato Gaglioppo (Cirò) | Gaglioppo | Librandi |
| 73090 | 73089 | US | A nice bubbly that's mainly Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. It shows Champagne flavors suggesting citrus fruits, pears, strawberries and bread, with crisp acidity making the finish clean. The mouthfeel is a little rough and scoury. | Vintage Brut | 87 | 50 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | | | J Vineyards & Winery 1999 Vintage Brut Sparkling (Russian River Valley) | Sparkling Blend | J Vineyards & Winery |
| 73091 | 73090 | US | The flavors are pure and delicious, suggesting jasmine tea, strawberries, citrus fruits, rose-hip tea, smoky dough and cinnamon. Dry, clean and elegant; the mouthfeel could be a little smoother, though. | Brut Rosé | 87 | 35 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | | | J Vineyards & Winery NV Brut Rosé Sparkling (Russian River Valley) | Sparkling Blend | J Vineyards & Winery |
| 73092 | 73091 | US | From a very high altitude vineyard, this solidly built Syrah is soft and saturated with dark fruits. It has an earthy base and a broad midpalate, that lasts well but could use just a bit more focus. This is the first Syrah from this young vineyard, and it's definitely headed in the right direction. | | 87 | 18 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Naches Heights 2005 Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Syrah | Naches Heights |
| 73093 | 73092 | Argentina | This vintage seems more medicinal and overtly ripe than the more balanced 2003. It has high alcohol (15.2%) and medium acidity, thus it's a touch gummy and syrupy. But if you like power at the core of your Cabernet-Merlot blends and you don't mind a little fire in the hole after drinking, then we recommend this chewy, ripe, very modern offering. | | 87 | 50 | Mendoza Province | Uco Valley | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Antucura 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot (Uco Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot | Antucura |
| 73094 | 73093 | Austria | Very Muscat, very aromatic, this is a light, crowd-pleasing apéritif wine that dances on the palate. It's dry, but the lychee-like perfumed flavor and the spice make it softer and easier. Glass stopper. | | 87 | 13 | Burgenland | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Zantho 2006 Muskat Ottonel (Burgenland) | Muskat Ottonel | Zantho |
| 73095 | 73094 | Italy | This rich, jammy wine will appeal to many, with its sweet core of raspberry fruit candy. The texture is soft, fat and very rich, although there is sufficient acid and tannin to keep the wine in balance. No great complexity here, but it's easygoing and opulent. | Calimpia | 86 | 44 | Piedmont | Langhe | | | | Ca'Romè 2003 Calimpia Nebbiolo (Langhe) | Nebbiolo | Ca'Romè |
| 73096 | 73095 | France | A full style, rounded and soft, with fresh white pear and plum flavors. It has a perfumed character from the 20% Muscadelle in the blend, which gives it ripeness but diminishes the fresh acidity. | | 86 | | Bordeaux | Bordeaux Blanc | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Lamothe de Haux 2006 Bordeaux Blanc | Bordeaux-style White Blend | Château Lamothe de Haux |
| 73097 | 73096 | Italy | Sandrone has crafted a pleasant if slightly less ambitious wine than usual. It is a rich wine, with plenty of fruit, but overall is a little straightforward and lacks complexity. | Le Vigne | 86 | 118 | Piedmont | Barolo | | | | Sandrone 2002 Le Vigne (Barolo) | Nebbiolo | Sandrone |
| 73098 | 73097 | US | This single-vineyard wine from Foxen's estate is a little too sweet. It seems to contain residual sugar, to judge by the jellied pineapple and apricot flavors. If you don't mind that, you'll find a crisply acidic, clean wine, with oak and lees complexities. | Tinaquaic Vineyard | 86 | 34 | California | Santa Maria Valley | Central Coast | | | Foxen 2006 Tinaquaic Vineyard Chardonnay (Santa Maria Valley) | Chardonnay | Foxen |
| 73099 | 73098 | US | In 2004 new winemaker William Ammons began at Glen Fiona, and this is the first of his wines to be released. This is spicy with pepper and herb, both in the nose and in the mouth. The fruit is quite tart and tastes of rhubarb and cranberry. | Basket Press Reserve | 86 | 30 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Glen Fiona 2004 Basket Press Reserve Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Syrah | Glen Fiona |
| 73100 | 73099 | US | Superripe, almost sweet, this has good acidity and firm, fuzzy tannins that help balance the jammy cherry, raspberry and cola flavors. Good with a slightly sweet barbecue sauce on ribs and chicken. | Crow Ridge Vineyard | 86 | 29 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | | | V. Sattui 2005 Crow Ridge Vineyard Zinfandel (Russian River Valley) | Zinfandel | V. Sattui |
| 73101 | 73100 | US | There's value for the money in this smooth wine. It smacks of cherries, not the darker, deeper fruits of Syrah, but it does have a complex leathery, meaty edge. The tannin-acid balance is just right, and leads to a simple, fruity finish. | | 86 | 16 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | | | Valley of the Moon 2004 Syrah (Sonoma County) | Syrah | Valley of the Moon |
| 73102 | 73101 | US | This has subtle flavors of strawberries, limes, dough and vanilla smoke. It's a little rough in the mouth, with a scoury texture, but it's a good buy at this price. | Select Cuvée Brut | 86 | 15 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | | | Piper Sonoma NV Select Cuvée Brut Sparkling (Sonoma County) | Sparkling Blend | Piper Sonoma |
| 73103 | 73102 | US | This is a Zin for lovers of big, ripe to overripe, tannic, high-alcohol interpretations of the variety. Made from very old vines, the flavors are mainly of raisins, with complexities of oak, balsam and peppery spices. | Reserve Pagani Vineyard | 86 | 38 | California | Sonoma Valley | Sonoma | | | St. Francis 2004 Reserve Pagani Vineyard Zinfandel (Sonoma Valley) | Zinfandel | St. Francis |
| 73104 | 73103 | Italy | Unlike most Dolcettos, this is laid back; it doesn't announce itself with a great blast of fruit. Instead it offers a package of spices and blackberry jam throughout the palate. No great intensity here but there is an easy elegance to the wine, culminating in a solid, medium finish. | Vigna Tecc | 86 | 29 | Piedmont | Dolcetto di Dogliani Superiore | | | | Poderi Luigi Einaudi 2005 Vigna Tecc (Dolcetto di Dogliani Superiore) | Dolcetto | Poderi Luigi Einaudi |
| 73105 | 73104 | Italy | A pleasant Dolcetto with plenty of fruit, and an interesting inner core of licorice and spice. Easy to drink, but with enough structure to allow it to mature gracefully over the next couple of years. | Colombé | 86 | 15 | Piedmont | Dolcetto d'Alba | | | | Renato Ratti 2004 Colombé (Dolcetto d'Alba) | Dolcetto | Renato Ratti |
| 73106 | 73105 | Australia | Smells and tastes heavily oaked, with vanilla, smoke and toast layered over notes of blackberry and chocolate. Still, the texture is nice and the wood—if you like that sort of thing—is tasty. Finishes with a slightly drying edge. Imported by Pacific Wine Partners. | Sparkling | 86 | 20 | South Australia | South Australia | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Hardys NV Sparkling Shiraz (South Australia) | Shiraz | Hardys |
| 73107 | 73106 | New Zealand | Typical Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, pairing ripe, honeyed stone-fruit flavors with slightly grassy, herbal notes. It's softer and lusher than many of its competitors, with less biting acidity and a soft, mouthwatering finish. | | 86 | 18 | Marlborough | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Omaka Springs 2007 Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough) | Sauvignon Blanc | Omaka Springs |
| 73108 | 73107 | US | A little too soft and one-dimensional, but with enough polish and complexity that it rises to white-tablecloth status. The cherry, red raspberry, cola and carob flavors have a smoky oak edge. | | 86 | 25 | California | Santa Barbara County | Central Coast | | | Taz 2005 Pinot Noir (Santa Barbara County) | Pinot Noir | Taz |
| 73109 | 73108 | US | A rustic, brawny wine made for barbecued steak, this Cab has pronounced tannins balanced by lots of sweet, ripe fruit. The cherry, blackberry, plum and unsweetened chocolate flavors have a spicy, peppery finish. | Crystal Valley Cellars The Cab | 86 | 18 | California | California | California Other | | | Cosentino 2005 Crystal Valley Cellars The Cab Cabernet Sauvignon (California) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Cosentino |
| 73110 | 73109 | New Zealand | Barrel-fermented Pinot Gris is a bit of a rarity, but this one is good if you like the style. Buttered apples and nuts lead the way, backed by tangerine fruit and outlined by oaky spice. Tough to know whether aging it will result in slightly better integration, or if you're better off drinking this one young. | | 86 | 30 | Martinborough | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Escarpment 2006 Pinot Gris (Martinborough) | Pinot Gris | Escarpment |