73351 | 73350 | France | This wine has great fruit with soft tannins and accessible soft black currant fruitiness. A slight earthiness at the end needs to become better integrated. Drink from 2017. | | 86 | 20 | Bordeaux | Saint-Émilion | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château de Fonbel 2012 Saint-Émilion | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château de Fonbel |
73352 | 73351 | France | Light wood aging sets the scene for this crisp and herbaceous wine. Citrus fruits give a juicy character and contrast with the mineral texture coming from the stony vineyard. It's a fresh wine to drink now. | | 86 | 13 | Bordeaux | Graves | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château de Perligues 2013 Graves | Bordeaux-style White Blend | Château de Perligues |
73353 | 73352 | Israel | This wine boasts aromas and flavors of dried red fruits, fresh mint and cocoa powder. Medium weight, with soft, dusty tannins and a medium-length finish. A young wine, but quite approachable now. | Reserve | 86 | | Galilee | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Alexander 2010 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Galilee) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Alexander |
73354 | 73353 | Israel | Underipe nectarine, lemon pith and a touch of freshly dried grass start off the bouquet of this Chardonnay. The medium-weight palate transitions into ripe flavors of melon and pear flesh that carry through to the slightly flabby finish. | Liza | 86 | | Galilee | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Alexander 2011 Liza Chardonnay (Galilee) | Chardonnay | Alexander |
73355 | 73354 | Italy | Fresh and easy, this bright Vermentino would pair well with vegetable egg rolls or easy Spanish tapas. The wine's crisp acidity is followed by peach, citrus and pear flavors. | | 86 | 15 | Tuscany | Toscana | | | | Altadonna 2011 Vermentino (Toscana) | Vermentino | Altadonna |
73356 | 73355 | US | Cheerful, easy-to-like and silky, this Pinot Noir has clean raspberry and cherry tart flavors. It has good acidity, and a long, spicy finish. | | 86 | 25 | California | Carneros | Napa-Sonoma | | | Artesa 2010 Pinot Noir (Carneros) | Pinot Noir | Artesa |
73357 | 73356 | US | While this wine has Napa elegance, it never completely loses the varietal's rustic edge. It's rich in briary berries, cola, tobacco and white pepper flavors, and it comes with an overripe, raisiny sweetness. | Black Glass Vineyard Estate | 86 | 35 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Benessere 2009 Black Glass Vineyard Estate Zinfandel (Napa Valley) | Zinfandel | Benessere |
73358 | 73357 | Morocco | This powerful blend of Moroccan Syrah and Grenache is intense and fruity, and it bears ripe black-cherry, plum and blackberry flavors, tinged with chocolate, cherry cordial and granite notes. Soft tannins on the midpalate add texture to this dense, richly structured wine. | Kahina | 86 | 30 | Guerrouane | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Bernard Magrez 2010 Kahina Syrah-Grenache (Guerrouane) | Syrah-Grenache | Bernard Magrez |
73359 | 73358 | Romania | Redolent of ripe red berries and cherry blossoms, this semisweet Moscato has a delicate, sugar-laced quality, balanced by bright citrus and apple flavors. Crisp in acidity, it's easy drinking and refreshing on the finish. | Dreambird | 86 | 7 | Recas | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Cramele Recas 2011 Dreambird Moscato (Recas) | Moscato | Cramele Recas |
73360 | 73359 | France | This is a fragrant, floral wine, with a smooth touch of vanilla. It has a fruity, ripe feel, and it shows fresh, crisp, apple-like acidity. This is a ready-to-drink, balanced Chardonnay. | | 86 | 27 | Burgundy | Bourgogne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Jessiaume 2010 Bourgogne | Chardonnay | Domaine Jessiaume |
73361 | 73360 | US | Seemingly sweet and mellow, this tastes like white toast that has been spread with raspberry jam and butter, sprinkled with cinnamon and brown sugar. It's already drinking well. | Saddle-Up | 86 | 22 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | | | Flocchini 2008 Saddle-Up Syrah (Sonoma Coast) | Syrah | Flocchini |
73362 | 73361 | France | A tight wine, this is dominated by acids, red fruits and firm tannins, and it's missing some of the richness of the vintage. It has a closed feeling, and it needs some months to develop, but this will always be dry. | | 85 | 64 | Burgundy | Chambolle-Musigny | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Jaffelin 2009 Chambolle-Musigny | Pinot Noir | Jaffelin |
73363 | 73362 | US | On the nose and palate, notes of smoke and roasted nuts add earthy tones to the touches of crisp apple and lemon. It's dry and full bodied, with a round, soft fruitiness on the finish. | | 85 | 13 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Lakewood 2010 Chardonnay (Finger Lakes) | Chardonnay | Lakewood |
73364 | 73363 | US | Dry and full-bodied, this clean Merlot has enough varietal character to satisfy. It offers blackberry and currant flavors that are touched by a bit of oak. | | 85 | 10 | California | California | California Other | | | One And Done 2009 Merlot (California) | Merlot | One And Done |
73365 | 73364 | US | Good for everyday drinking, this Cabernet has smooth, dusty tannins. The black cherry, tobacco and herb flavors are ready to drink now. | | 85 | 18 | California | Alexander Valley | Sonoma | | | Picket Fence 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Picket Fence |
73366 | 73365 | US | Sweet-tasting, jammy raspberry and cherry flavors abound in this Merlot. It should be easy to drink with burgers, enchiladas or ribs slathered in barbecue sauce. | Night Rider | 85 | 11 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | | | Purple Cowboy 2010 Night Rider Merlot (Paso Robles) | Merlot | Purple Cowboy |
73367 | 73366 | Portugal | A blend of five grapes, including Sauvignon Blanc, this is a crisp, kiwi- and grapefruit-flavored wine. It is bright, fruity and tangy, and it has a soft, cantaloupe-tasting finish. Ready to drink. | Espirito Branco | 85 | 11 | Tejo | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta da Lagoalva de Cima 2011 Espirito Branco White (Tejo) | Portuguese White | Quinta da Lagoalva de Cima |
73368 | 73367 | Italy | The 2010 vintage is hailed as one of the best ever for the hilltop hamlet of Montalcino. This has touches of worn leather and animal fur, backed by bright notes of cherry and blackberry. | | 85 | 20 | Tuscany | Rosso di Montalcino | | | | Renieri 2010 Rosso di Montalcino | Sangiovese Grosso | Renieri |
73369 | 73368 | US | This Syrah is easy to drink with barbecue, beef, lamb stew or other robust dishes. It's dry and savory, with black pepper, blackberry, currant and jerky flavors. | | 85 | 18 | California | Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara | Central Coast | | | Three Saints 2009 Syrah (Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara) | Syrah | Three Saints |
73370 | 73369 | US | This tastes a little underripe, with a green note that joins the cherry and cranberry flavors. Dry and tart, this wine should be decanted and consumed now. | Babcock Vineyard | 85 | 45 | California | Sta. Rita Hills | Central Coast | | | Transcendence 2009 Babcock Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills) | Pinot Noir | Transcendence |
73371 | 73370 | Greece | Violet, cigar box and smoke mark the nose of this distinctive Xinomavro. On the plate, spice, sweet cedar and clove give it a rustic but refined feel. Pair with aged cheeses or meat dishes for extra appeal. | Naoussa Grande Reserve | 85 | 23 | Naoussa | | | Susan Kostrzewa | @suskostrzewa | Vaeni 2004 Naoussa Grande Reserve Xinomavro (Naoussa) | Xinomavro | Vaeni |
73372 | 73371 | US | The texture's a little rough in this fruity wine, but it's fine to drink now with burgers, barbecue or Mexican. Blended from Zinfandel, Petite Sirah and Mourvèdre that's grown in the Delta and the Sierra Foothills, it has blackberry and blueberry flavors. | Phantom | 85 | 16 | California | California | California Other | | | Bogle 2009 Phantom Red (California) | Red Blend | Bogle |
73373 | 73372 | US | High alcohol gives this dry, tannic wine some heat, and the overripe fruit lends a raisiny, pruny tinge to the blackberry flavor. | Monte Rosso Vineyard | 85 | 35 | California | Sonoma Valley | Sonoma | | | Brazin 2009 Monte Rosso Vineyard Zinfandel (Sonoma Valley) | Zinfandel | Brazin |
73374 | 73373 | Italy | This is a blend of Trebbiano, Malvasia and Grechetto. The mildness of its fruity bouquet and the leanness of its mouthfeel suggest that it should be paired with tuna salads or steamed dumplings. | Donna Patrizia | 85 | 10 | Tuscany | Toscana | | | | Buccia Nera 2011 Donna Patrizia White (Toscana) | White Blend | Buccia Nera |
73375 | 73374 | Portugal | A herbal, dense and tannic wine, this has black currant fruit that has a minerally texture. It has a dry quality, but it should soften. | Entre dos Santos | 85 | 10 | Bairrada | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Campolargo 2009 Entre dos Santos Red (Bairrada) | Portuguese Red | Campolargo |
73376 | 73375 | US | The Two Vines Chardonnay is simple, clean and reliable. Suggestions of green apple and white peach appear on the palate. | Two Vines | 85 | 8 | Washington | Washington | Washington Other | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Columbia Crest 2010 Two Vines Chardonnay (Washington) | Chardonnay | Columbia Crest |
73377 | 73376 | France | This wine has lemon peel and apple skin flavors that come through the firm, tangy structure. It has richness and the potential to age for the medium term. The finish is full of refreshing acidity. | Clos de Condemine | 85 | 15 | Burgundy | Mâcon-Villages | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Luquet 2011 Clos de Condemine (Mâcon-Villages) | Chardonnay | Domaine Luquet |
73378 | 73377 | US | A touch of oak influence lends smokiness to the lime, Meyer lemon and tropical fruit flavors. With its crisp acidity that creates a sweet-and-sour taste, this wine is for drinking now as a cocktail sipper or with ham or Chinese food. | | 85 | 15 | California | Central Coast | Central Coast | | | Edna Valley Vineyard 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Central Coast) | Sauvignon Blanc | Edna Valley Vineyard |
73379 | 73378 | Italy | A burnt touch of roasted walnut appears at first, but it is quickly replaced with tones of cherry and dried raspberry. This Sangiovese (blended with 10% Merlot) shows bitter fruit on the finish, which helps it pair with meat or cheese dishes. | Tommaso Bojola | 85 | 17 | Tuscany | Chianti Classico | | | | Fattoria la Castellina 2009 Tommaso Bojola (Chianti Classico) | Sangiovese | Fattoria la Castellina |
73380 | 73379 | Italy | Made from 100% Sangiovese, this shows bright berry nuances that are simple and clean. Notes of cherry and raspberry, plus a touch of bitter almond, are recognizable. The palate feels crisp and bright. | Il Canneto | 85 | 10 | Tuscany | Maremma | | | | Fattoria Mantellassi 2010 Il Canneto (Maremma) | Sangiovese | Fattoria Mantellassi |