73201 | 73200 | US | A pliant, medium- to full-bodied wine, this deals ripe stone fruit and golden raisin flavors, plus toasty, oxidative tones. | Blanc | 86 | 14 | Virginia | Shenandoah Valley | | | | Shenandoah Vineyards 2011 Blanc White (Shenandoah Valley) | White Blend | Shenandoah Vineyards |
73202 | 73201 | US | With easy raspberry, cherry and sandalwood flavors, this has the softness you want in Merlot, although it lacks some complexity. | Danais | 86 | 30 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Silenus 2010 Danais Merlot (Napa Valley) | Merlot | Silenus |
73203 | 73202 | US | Salmon-peach in color this rosé is made from 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Malbec and 10% Pinot Noir, the end result of which is a thirst-quenching array of pineapple and papaya aromas and flavors in a crisp, straightforward package. | Dry | 86 | 27 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Simi 2013 Dry Rosé (Sonoma County) | Rosé | Simi |
73204 | 73203 | US | The flavors of sweetened herb tea, pineapple and buttered toast mark this fresh, vibrant young Chardonnay. It's brisk in acidity and dry in the finish. A bit rustic, it's a fine wine to drink now. | Campbell Ranch Vineyard | 86 | 45 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | | | Sojourn 2012 Campbell Ranch Vineyard Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast) | Chardonnay | Sojourn |
73205 | 73204 | US | Dry and medium-bodied in the mouth, it has raspberry and cherry fruit flavors, with pleasantly earthy notes of sweetened herb tea. However, a subtle but noticeable note of green unripeness pervades the aroma and persists into the finish. | Rogers Creek Vineyard | 86 | 48 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | | | Sojourn 2012 Rogers Creek Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) | Pinot Noir | Sojourn |
73206 | 73205 | Italy | This wine opens with aromas of citrus, grapefruit and stone fruit. The palate offers yellow peach and mineral alongside sharp acidity. It has a bitter, nutty finish. | | 86 | 14 | Southern Italy | Greco di Tufo | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Torricino 2012 Greco di Tufo | Greco | Torricino |
73207 | 73206 | US | Hints of earth and mushrooms lend a savory tone to aromas of pressed apples and pears in this off-dry wine. The palate is bright and cheery with sweet apple and lemon flavors but finishes with a lingering spray of savory dried herbs and stems. | Sawmill Creek Vineyard | 86 | 22 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Bellwether 2012 Sawmill Creek Vineyard Riesling (Finger Lakes) | Riesling | Bellwether |
73208 | 73207 | Italy | This blend of Biancolella and Forastera opens with subtle aromas of white spring flower and tree fruit. The rather lean palate offers crisp yellow apple, mineral and Bartlett pear alongside prominent acidity. | Biancolella | 86 | 29 | Southern Italy | Ischia | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Casa D'Ambra 2012 Biancolella White (Ischia) | White Blend | Casa D'Ambra |
73209 | 73208 | Spain | Raisiny aromas are rich and gritty. Pounding tannins and a beam of acidity drive the palate, which brings flavors of oaky baked fruits and black licorice. A jammy finish with baked berry and raisiny flavors confirms that this is extremely ripe and ready to drink now. | Señorio de Convey | 86 | 17 | Catalonia | Priorat | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Cellers Unió 2011 Señorio de Convey Red (Priorat) | Red Blend | Cellers Unió |
73210 | 73209 | France | Created for the American market, the wine has some softness while retaining intense fruitiness. It's bright, light and very fresh, with just a touch of caramel at the end. | iPink | 86 | 20 | Provence | Coteaux Varois en Provence | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château de l'Escarelle 2013 iPink Rosé (Coteaux Varois en Provence) | Rosé | Château de l'Escarelle |
73211 | 73210 | US | This blend, based on Cabernet, is soft in structure, with easily accessible blackberry jam, sugared herb tea, red licorice and oak flavors. | JoLi | 86 | 50 | California | Central Coast | Central Coast | | | Clos La Chance 2009 JoLi Meritage (Central Coast) | Meritage | Clos La Chance |
73212 | 73211 | US | This wine is dryish, crisp in acidity and clean in the finish. It has ripe apricot, orange, pineapple, grapefruit, mango and honey flavors, whose sweet finish makes it a great partner to Chinese food. | Estate Grown | 86 | 15 | California | Central Coast | Central Coast | | | Clos La Chance 2013 Estate Grown Sauvignon Blanc (Central Coast) | Sauvignon Blanc | Clos La Chance |
73213 | 73212 | US | Ripe fruit and oak mark this simple but likeable wine that's all about summer raspberries and cherries. There's a good balance of acidity and some firm tannins, but it's a wine to drink now. | | 86 | 27 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | | | Cosa Obra 2012 Pinot Noir (Sonoma County) | Pinot Noir | Cosa Obra |
73214 | 73213 | US | Black plum and cherry aromas pick up an undergrowth hint. This is a succulent, juicy wine with a finish that tastes earthy and feels structured. | Furnace Mountain Dry | 86 | 32 | Virginia | Virginia | | | | 8 Chains North 2010 Furnace Mountain Dry Red (Virginia) | Red Blend | 8 Chains North |
73215 | 73214 | US | Heady floral and stone fruit scents are enticing, but a bit perfumy on this aromatic wine. The palate is bright and fresh with brisk lemon and tangerine flavors that are straightforward yet enjoyable. | | 86 | 18 | New York | North Fork of Long Island | Long Island | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Coffee Pot Cellars 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (North Fork of Long Island) | Sauvignon Blanc | Coffee Pot Cellars |
73216 | 73215 | Spain | Crisp, snappy red-berry aromas are the opening on this fresh and easy Tempranillo. A zesty, quick mouthfeel and tangy, bright plum and berry flavors are pleasant and juicy. | Roble | 86 | 12 | Northern Spain | Navarra | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Príncipe de Viana 2012 Roble Tempranillo (Navarra) | Tempranillo | Príncipe de Viana |
73217 | 73216 | US | Whiffs of blackberry and plum preserve hint towards the dense, richly concentrated nature of this boldly fruity wine. It's rustic in style with hints of earth and mulch, and big, grippy tannins that lend bite to the finish. | | 86 | 29 | New York | North Fork of Long Island | Long Island | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Palmer 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (North Fork of Long Island) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Palmer |
73218 | 73217 | US | Hints of autumn leaf and bramble add rustic warmth to this delicate wine. Medium bodied, the palate is brisk with tart red cherry and berry flavors accented with soft tannins on the finish. | Ingle Vineyard | 86 | 20 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Heron Hill 2010 Ingle Vineyard Pinot Noir (Finger Lakes) | Pinot Noir | Heron Hill |
73219 | 73218 | France | Burgundy producer Aegerter has come up with a bright and breezy Provence rosé whose style sums up the lighter side of these wines. It is fruity, fresh, very clean and crisp. | Les Jolies Filles | 86 | 17 | Provence | Côtes de Provence | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Jean-Luc and Paul Aegerter 2013 Les Jolies Filles Rosé (Côtes de Provence) | Rosé | Jean-Luc and Paul Aegerter |
73220 | 73219 | US | The aromas of herbs, pink grapefruit and guava don't seem entirely knitted together on this young wine. It's dry and fleshy in feel but doesn't have the concentration to bring it all together. | | 86 | 15 | Washington | Ancient Lakes | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Jones of Washington 2013 Sauvignon Blanc (Ancient Lakes) | Sauvignon Blanc | Jones of Washington |
73221 | 73220 | New Zealand | Kennedy Point is located on Waiheke Island, but gets the fruit for this wine from Marlborough. It's a light- to medium-bodied version of Sauvignon Blanc, boasting bright passion-fruit aromas and a juicy, mouthwatering mix of citrus flavors that fade a bit quickly on the finish. | | 86 | 18 | Marlborough | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Kennedy Point 2013 Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough) | Sauvignon Blanc | Kennedy Point |
73222 | 73221 | Slovenia | An easy-drinking wine, it has pronounced aromas and flavors of cherry vanilla soda, blackberry preserves and just a touch of menthol. | Refosk | 86 | 18 | Slovenska Istra | | | Jeff Jenssen | @worldwineguys | Klabjan 2008 Refosk Refosco (Slovenska Istra) | Refosco | Klabjan |
73223 | 73222 | US | Thick blackberry syrup and loads of black pepper meet with dashes of asphalt and dried violets on the nose of this wine from a vineyard near Los Alamos. The palate combines plum-skin tartness and rustic elderberry with cedar and juniper berries, a pleasant blend of wood and fruit. | Thompson Vineyard | 92 | 45 | California | Santa Barbara County | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Zinke 2012 Thompson Vineyard Syrah (Santa Barbara County) | Syrah | Zinke |
73224 | 73223 | US | This is a lovely vineyard-designate, floral and crisp in tangy grapefruit and tangerine. With plenty of complexity to its breadth and depth, it maintains effortless acidity throughout, finishing with just the right twist of lemon peel. | Scopus Vineyard Reserve | 92 | 28 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | City Winery of New York 2014 Scopus Vineyard Reserve Chardonnay (Sonoma County) | Chardonnay | City Winery of New York |
73225 | 73224 | France | This is a rich, beautifully textured dry wine. It is terroir-driven, with the volcanic soil of Savennières underlying the tight texture. By contrast, it offers hints of honey and flavors of yellow fruits balanced with fruity lemon flavors. Drink from 2017. | | 92 | 28 | Loire Valley | Savennières | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine des Baumard 2013 Savennières | Chenin Blanc | Domaine des Baumard |
73226 | 73225 | France | Close to the slope of Grand Crus, Fourchaume is one of the best known of the premiers in Chablis. This ripe wine with its touches of vanilla as well as yellow fruits and acidity has a lightly honeyed character typical of the vintage. It is ready to drink, although it will be better from 2017. | Fourchaume Premier Cru | 92 | 46 | Burgundy | Chablis | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Gérard Duplessis 2013 Fourchaume Premier Cru (Chablis) | Chardonnay | Domaine Gérard Duplessis |
73227 | 73226 | US | This is the personal project of Archery Summit winemaker Chris Mazepink. It's named for the bees that buzz around the vines. Rich gold in hue, it marries the flavors of ripe apples to bee pollen and lemon curd. The flavors fold into a well-developed finish, bringing up highlights of citrus peel. | The Hive | 92 | 30 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Ebony 2013 The Hive Chardonnay (Willamette Valley) | Chardonnay | Ebony |
73228 | 73227 | US | A juicy and smoky nose of black cherries, vanilla, smoked pork and teriyaki is lifted aromatically by pretty violet elements on the nose of this bottling. The palate centers on a blackberry-jam character, with roasted fennel and black-licorice candy adding quality spice. | | 92 | 30 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Falcone 2013 Syrah (Paso Robles) | Syrah | Falcone |
73229 | 73228 | Italy | Aromas of wild berry, spice, aromatic herb, leather and a balsamic note are some of the aromas you'll discover on this firm red. The structured, savory palate offers mature black raspberry, sour cherry, black pepper, aniseed and mint alongside youthfully assertive, polished tannins. Drink 2018–2025. | Mompissano Riserva | 92 | | Piedmont | Roero | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Cascina Cà Rossa 2011 Mompissano Riserva (Roero) | Nebbiolo | Cascina Cà Rossa |
73230 | 73229 | US | This is the inaugural release from this Oregon-based winery, with the fruit coming from Loess and Seven Hills vineyards. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (54%), Merlot (38%) and Petit Verdot, it offers laromas of pencil box, high-toned flowers, bittersweet chocolate, herbs and barrel spices. The flavors show depth and intensity as well as exquisite balance and length. | Proprietary | 92 | 75 | Oregon | Walla Walla Valley (OR) | Oregon Other | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | 18401 Cellars 2013 Proprietary Red (Walla Walla Valley (OR)) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | 18401 Cellars |