| 73501 | 73500 | US | There's a pleasantly gamy nose to this dry-farmed Zin, with sour-plum fruit, hoisin sauce and dried purple flowers blending into a memorable scent. The palate packs lavender, cola, oregano, dried mint and black-pepper flavors that give character to the elegant purple-fruit backbone. | Old Oak | 89 | 28 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Minassian-Young 2013 Old Oak Zinfandel (Paso Robles) | Zinfandel | Minassian-Young |
| 73502 | 73501 | Italy | Made with Malvasia, Ribolla Gialla and Friulano, this offers aromas of toast, oak, white flower and almond. The linear palate delivers lemon drop, vanilla and Golden Delicious apple accompanied by bright acidity. | | 89 | 22 | Northeastern Italy | Collio | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Muzic 2014 White (Collio) | White Blend | Muzic |
| 73503 | 73502 | US | Coming from Bien Nacido Vineyard, this bottling of a rather rare grape shows brisk aromas of tonic, green pears, lime skins and warm concrete. The palate offers nearly grassy notes of lemongrass, tamarind, bergamot and other exotic citrus, making this a great alternative white wine. | | 89 | 24 | California | Santa Maria Valley | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Nagy 2013 Pinot Blanc (Santa Maria Valley) | Pinot Blanc | Nagy |
| 73504 | 73503 | France | A closed nose leads to a very fruity, off-dry palate of rich pear flavors: juicy and ripe but tinged with more grounded notes of fresh earth. This is flowing and rounded but fresh and beautifully textured. | Mambourg Grand Cru | 89 | 45 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Pierre Sparr 2012 Mambourg Grand Cru Pinot Gris (Alsace) | Pinot Gris | Pierre Sparr |
| 73505 | 73504 | Italy | Aromas of pressed white flower, stone fruit and chopped herb lead the nose. On the vibrant palate, crisp acidity brightens creamy white peach, passion fruit, sage and mineral. | Gmajne | 89 | 25 | Northeastern Italy | Collio | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Primosic 2014 Gmajne Sauvignon (Collio) | Sauvignon | Primosic |
| 73506 | 73505 | Portugal | A partially (50%) wood-fermented wine that shows a softer side to Fernão Pires, suppressing its natural exuberant freshness while adding complexity, spice and toast. The wine is worth aging a few months, so drink from early 2017. | Falcoaria Branco | 89 | 15 | Tejo | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta do Casal Branco 2014 Falcoaria Branco Fernão Pires (Tejo) | Fernão Pires | Quinta do Casal Branco |
| 73507 | 73506 | Portugal | This is an ripe and fruity LBV that is bottled ready to drink. With black currant fruits that are sustained by acidity as well as structured tannins, the wine is fruity as well as rich and concentrated. It has a reminiscence of the perfumed character that is typical of Taylor Fladgate Vintage Ports while being more immediately approachable. Drink now. | Late Bottled Vintage | 89 | 25 | Port | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Taylor Fladgate 2011 Late Bottled Vintage (Port) | Port | Taylor Fladgate |
| 73508 | 73507 | Italy | Delicately scented, this offers aromas suggesting hay, elderflower and a whiff of exotic fruit. The elegantly structured palate delivers gooseberry, grapefruit, kiwi and mineral framed in lively acidity. | De Silva | 89 | 39 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Tenuta Peter Sölva & Söhne 2014 De Silva Sauvignon (Alto Adige) | Sauvignon | Tenuta Peter Sölva & Söhne |
| 73509 | 73508 | US | One of the single-vineyard-focused winery's more affordable appellation blends, this is a plush, velvety wine with aromas of black cherry, cola, roasted fennel and a touch of graphite. The palate starts quite earthy, with thyme and rosemary notes, then winds to tart cherry fruit that's lively and long-lasting. | | 89 | 45 | California | Santa Lucia Highlands | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Testarossa 2013 Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands) | Pinot Noir | Testarossa |
| 73510 | 73509 | France | Both opulence and decadence are evident on the fleshy, peachy nose. The palate presents brighter, fresher peach and yellow plum fruit but has the sweetness of bitter honey. An intriguing and heady mix. | Hatschbourg Grand Cru | 89 | 30 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Vignoble des 2 Lunes 2010 Hatschbourg Grand Cru Gewurztraminer (Alsace) | Gewürztraminer | Vignoble des 2 Lunes |
| 73511 | 73510 | US | A blend of various estates from the Paso Robles region, this wine shows roasted pork with blackberry hoisin sauce, black rocks and a touch of dill on the nose. Notable tannins provide lasting structure, with flavors of black olive, tobacco ash, peppercorns, dark chocolate and deep black fruit that will need a tad more time to unravel. | Estate | 89 | 24 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Vina Robles 2013 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Vina Robles |
| 73512 | 73511 | US | This blend of 80% Syrah, 10% Grenache and 10% Mourvèdre shows black pepper, light boysenberry, tangy raspberry and a teriyaki-hoisin plum-sauce savoriness. More black pepper and boysenberry show on the palate, where the body is relatively light but with plenty of verve and pop, thanks to plum-skin sourness, concentrated hibiscus and dried purple flowers. | De Facto | 89 | 36 | California | Central Coast | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Workman Ayer 2013 De Facto Red (Central Coast) | Red Blend | Workman Ayer |
| 73513 | 73512 | Germany | Zesty aromas of tart pineapple and tangerine, slate and chalk contrast the luscious peach and red apple fruitiness of this off-dry Riesling. It's a refreshingly crisp and thirst-quenching wine for youthful consumption. | Rüdesheimer Feinherb | 88 | 15 | Rheingau | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Dr. Nägler 2014 Rüdesheimer Feinherb Riesling (Rheingau) | Riesling | Dr. Nägler |
| 73514 | 73513 | Italy | An enticing fragrance of wildflower, peach blossom, berry and a hint of white pepper lead the nose. The lively, linear palate offers green apple, pear and toasted almond alongside vibrant acidity. | | 88 | 30 | Northeastern Italy | Collio | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Draga 2014 Pinot Grigio (Collio) | Pinot Grigio | Draga |
| 73515 | 73514 | US | Eola Hills is one of a handful of value players among Oregon wineries. This excellent Chardonnay is lightly toasty, with pretty apple fruit that is gently spicy. The fruit is ripe enough to suggest a bit of papaya as well. | | 88 | 13 | Oregon | Oregon | Oregon Other | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Eola Hills 2014 Chardonnay (Oregon) | Chardonnay | Eola Hills |
| 73516 | 73515 | Italy | Fragrant white flower, honeydew melon, tomato vine and hay aromas all come together in the glass. The vibrant palate shows pink grapefruit and tangerine alongside a vein of mineral. | Tenuta Sant'Elena | 88 | 23 | Northeastern Italy | Collio | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Fantinel 2014 Tenuta Sant'Elena Sauvignon (Collio) | Sauvignon | Fantinel |
| 73517 | 73516 | Italy | Scents of cut grass, tomato vine and a hint of honeydew melon emerge on this tangy white. The crisp palate doles out yellow peach, apple, grapefruit and an almond note accompanied by zesty acidity. | | 88 | 19 | Northeastern Italy | Collio | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Ferruccio Sgubin 2014 Pinot Grigio (Collio) | Pinot Grigio | Ferruccio Sgubin |
| 73518 | 73517 | US | Plump blackberries, sweet violets and a slight brushing of tar show on the nose of this straightforward, everything-you-expect Syrah. Bright acidity contains the dark fruit on the palate, with dense blackberries and elderberries dusted by black pepper and a touch of thyme. | | 88 | 28 | California | Santa Barbara County | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Fess Parker 2012 Syrah (Santa Barbara County) | Syrah | Fess Parker |
| 73519 | 73518 | US | Touches of tangerine decorate a brisk nose that's also redolent with mineral elements of chalk and wet river stone. Flavors of mandarin-orange peels, cut grass and wet cement skip across the tongue, winding into a finish that leaves a menthol-like sensation, though not flavor, on the tongue. | | 88 | 14 | California | Santa Ynez Valley | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Firestone 2014 Sauvignon Blanc (Santa Ynez Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Firestone |
| 73520 | 73519 | US | Several wineries make a Momtazi cuvée, an indication of the high esteem in which the vineyard is held. Here a touch of volatility attenuates the nose, leading into a bright, acidic young wine with flavors of orange peel, red berries, toast and nut butter. | Momtazi Vineyard | 88 | 55 | Oregon | McMinnville | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Fullerton 2013 Momtazi Vineyard Pinot Noir (McMinnville) | Pinot Noir | Fullerton |
| 73521 | 73520 | Italy | You'll find aromas of elderflower, hay, crushed rock and a whiff of exotic fruit on this linear white. On the bright palate, assertive acidity underscores grapefruit, green melon, chopped herb and mineral. | Flora | 88 | 45 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Girlan 2014 Flora Sauvignon (Alto Adige) | Sauvignon | Girlan |
| 73522 | 73521 | Italy | Delicate but enticing aromas of citrus and apple follow through to the vibrant, polished palate along with peach, tangerine zest and a mineral note. Crisp acidity gives it a clean, quenching finish. | | 88 | 22 | Northeastern Italy | Collio | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Gradis'ciutta 2014 Ribolla Gialla (Collio) | Ribolla Gialla | Gradis'ciutta |
| 73523 | 73522 | US | A field blend with defined amounts of Petite Sirah and Alicante Bouschet, this wine is perfumed and light bodied, exhibiting soft, persistent waves of black pepper and crisp red fruit that give it a cool-climate edge of approachability and intrigue. | Mr. Beast Topolos Vineyard | 88 | 25 | California | Sonoma Mountain | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Barber 2013 Mr. Beast Topolos Vineyard Zinfandel (Sonoma Mountain) | Zinfandel | Barber |
| 73524 | 73523 | Argentina | Plum and berry aromas are floral and suggestive of perfumed soap. This has a friendly, easy mouthfeel and limited but good flavors of spiced plum and raspberry. A mild, low-tannin finish leaves a peppery aftertaste. | Grand Reserve | 88 | 17 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Cruz Alta 2012 Grand Reserve Malbec (Mendoza) | Malbec | Cruz Alta |
| 73525 | 73524 | Australia | For a Cabernet Sauvignon, this is pleasantly fruit forward and supple. Hints of smoke and dried spices frame bright fruit flavors reminiscent of pomegranate and red currant, then finish with a burst of crisp acidity. Drink now–2020. | | 88 | 16 | South Australia | Barossa Valley | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Earthworks 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon (Barossa Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Earthworks |
| 73526 | 73525 | Argentina | Opaque purple in color, this extracted, grapy Malbec smells of blackberry, iodine and wood shavings. The palate is lush and fat, with more than enough tannic scrub. Hard, blocky black-fruit flavors give way to an oaky finish with spice notes. | Colección | 88 | 19 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Finca Perdriel 2012 Colección Malbec (Mendoza) | Malbec | Finca Perdriel |
| 73527 | 73526 | Australia | Blended from several inland sites, this is a good value in spice-driven Shiraz. Cinnamon, clove and vanilla lead the way, backed by strawberry and raspberry fruit. The finish is long, tart and slightly dusty, marked by just a hint of maple syrup. Drink now–2018. | | 88 | 14 | Victoria | Central Victoria | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Four Sisters 2013 Shiraz (Central Victoria) | Shiraz | Four Sisters |
| 73528 | 73527 | Germany | A touch of spring blossoms lends softness to this puckery sweet-tart Riesling full of juicy green apple and lime flavors. It's a straightforward, refreshing wine but with ample verve and kick. Drink now. | Fritz Willi | 88 | 17 | Mosel | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Friedrich-Wilhelm-Gymnasium 2014 Fritz Willi Riesling (Mosel) | Riesling | Friedrich-Wilhelm-Gymnasium |
| 73529 | 73528 | US | Full and round, this accessible wine features fruit flavors of peach and apricot, wrapped in a caramel cloak. It's soft, open and fleshy. | | 88 | | Oregon | Rogue Valley | Southern Oregon | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Griffin Creek 2013 Viognier (Rogue Valley) | Viognier | Griffin Creek |
| 73530 | 73529 | France | Slight lemon and apple hints color nose and palate. There is an earthy openness to the fruit and a friendly, dryish freshness that makes this easy to drink and enjoy. | Kastelberg Grand Cru | 88 | 25 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Klipfel 2014 Kastelberg Grand Cru Riesling (Alsace) | Riesling | Klipfel |