73741 | 73740 | Austria | A rounded wine, expressing its attractive, somehow creamy texture through apple and grapefruit flavors. It is poised, certainly not heavy, great as an apéritif wine. | Höhlgraben | 88 | 29 | Kamptal | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Malat 2008 Höhlgraben Grüner Veltliner (Kamptal) | Grüner Veltliner | Malat |
73742 | 73741 | US | A good wine, although not up there with the '05. But it could improve with a few years of age. Right now, it's tannic, sharp and fresh in blackberries, cherries and rich oak, with a touch of milk chocolate. | Estate Grown | 88 | 56 | California | Mount Veeder | Napa | | | Meadowcroft 2006 Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon (Mount Veeder) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Meadowcroft |
73743 | 73742 | US | Some Zins handle high alcohol well, and so it is with this lusty, delicious example from Lodi. It's soft and easy to drink, with rich flavors of berries, cherries, currants, smoky oak and spices that turn chocolaty on the finish. | Epicenter Old Vine | 88 | 20 | California | Lodi | Central Valley | | | Mettler Family Vineyards 2007 Epicenter Old Vine Zinfandel (Lodi) | Zinfandel | Mettler Family Vineyards |
73744 | 73743 | Chile | Saturated and creamy, but a little flat, dense and short on fruit. Even with its age, the palate is fairly closed and quiet, with hard tannins and modest bounce. Flavors of berry and black plum carry an herbal side note, and the finish is more tannic than smooth. Tempranillo with Cabernet Sauvignon, Monastrell and Carignan. | Conde de Superunda | 88 | 55 | Curicó Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Miguel Torres 2003 Conde de Superunda Red (Curicó Valley) | Red Blend | Miguel Torres |
73745 | 73744 | Argentina | Extravagantly floral on the nose, with blueberry, mineral and other particular aromas. But once you hit the palate, the acidity is extreme and thus the mouthfeel is sheering. Flavors of blueberry and mulberry are tangy, while the finish is angular. Too sharp and tangy to compete with the best, including Altamira and Bella Vista, Achaval-Ferrer's other single-vineyard big boys. | Finca Mirador | 88 | 112 | Mendoza Province | Medrano | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Achaval-Ferrer 2007 Finca Mirador Malbec (Medrano) | Malbec | Achaval-Ferrer |
73746 | 73745 | Austria | A freshly perfumed wine, very flowery, structured with minerality and freshened by yellow peaches, dried apricots and tight acidity. To drink now, but could age a few more months in bottle. | Riesling Sekt | 88 | 33 | Kamptal | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Steininger 2007 Riesling Sekt Riesling (Kamptal) | Riesling | Steininger |
73747 | 73746 | US | At 1.8% residual sugar, this estate-grown Riesling carries some definite sweetness, along with a tangy mix of lime, grapefruit and citrus peel. Leesy and textural, it puts the focus on citrus rather than floral flavors, and tails off in the finish. | | 88 | 15 | Washington | Lake Chelan | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Tildio 2008 Riesling (Lake Chelan) | Riesling | Tildio |
73748 | 73747 | US | Not your usual dark and superripe California wine, this is light in color with a brick-brown edge. It smells lightly spicy, almost like salt and pepper, and tastes dry, beefy and also a bit like raspberries and black tea. It's a great change of pace and very interesting to taste. | Dalton Vineyard | 89 | 28 | California | Calaveras County | Sierra Foothills | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Calavera Wines 2013 Dalton Vineyard Grenache (Calaveras County) | Grenache | Calavera Wines |
73749 | 73748 | Chile | Earthy, smoky berry and cherry aromas are distinctly leathery and lightly herbal. This feels tight and bold, with cutting acidity. Flavors of toasty oak, herbal plum and black peppercorn finish long, due to blazing residual acidity. In fact, this is a sharp rendition of Erasmo that's not likely to get any more friendly than it currently is. Drink through 2025. | Erasmo | 89 | 30 | Maule Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Caliboro Estate 2010 Erasmo Red (Maule Valley) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Caliboro Estate |
73750 | 73749 | US | Whiffs of white pepper and fresh young pine trees give nuance to the supple raspberry and wild red-berry fruit aromas on the nose of this bottling. It's light in body and texture once sipped, so throw a chill on it to enjoy the nice anise notes, juniper character and pomegranate backbone. | Murmur Vineyard | 89 | 38 | California | Santa Maria Valley | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Carucci 2013 Murmur Vineyard Grenache (Santa Maria Valley) | Grenache | Carucci |
73751 | 73750 | US | Unapologetically sweet and luxuriously fruity, this wine is like a blackberry pie in a glass. It will be just the thing to serve as dessert, or to warm up a cold evening. It's full bodied, very thick and smooth in texture, and has a lingering finish like that of a Port. | Reserve Green Vineyard | 89 | 25 | California | El Dorado | Sierra Foothills | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Charles B. Mitchell 2013 Reserve Green Vineyard Zinfandel (El Dorado) | Zinfandel | Charles B. Mitchell |
73752 | 73751 | France | This is a fresh, strawberry-flavored wine with a crisp, dry aftertaste. An attractive tangy character gives life and brilliance. Ready to drink, it is a real apéritif wine. | | 89 | 23 | Provence | Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Grand Boise 2014 Rosé (Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire) | Rosé | Château Grand Boise |
73753 | 73752 | US | There's a lot of rust and blood aromas on the nose of this wine, with pencil lead and black slate keeping up that mineral-driven sensibility. The flavors are light and earthy, with juniper laced across a strawberry-blossom core, showing a touch of black olive and crushed sage as well. | Dierberg Vineyard | 89 | 44 | California | Santa Maria Valley | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Dierberg 2013 Dierberg Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley) | Pinot Noir | Dierberg |
73754 | 73753 | France | Rounded, rich and perfectly ripe pears are countered by spiced, candied lime peel. The two elements oppose each other equally and hold a poised, subtle balance, echoing long into the spicy finish. | | 89 | 19 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Domaine Charles Baur 2013 Pinot Gris (Alsace) | Pinot Gris | Domaine Charles Baur |
73755 | 73754 | US | From the St. Peter of Alcantara Vineyard in the Templeton Gap area, this blend of 62% Petite Sirah, 19% Grenache, 13% Syrah and 6% Zinfandel shows blueberry, boysenberry, slate minerality, uncracked peppercorns and a wild mint/woody shrub character on the nose. The palate offers dried black cherry and blueberry, tobacco, black loam, dried herbs and pencil lead. | Monsignor | 89 | 52 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Guyomar 2012 Monsignor Red (Paso Robles) | Red Blend | Guyomar |
73756 | 73755 | US | This wine has a dark red color, bold, smoky, tobacco-like aromas, full body, generous blackberry and dark plum flavors, firm tannins and a dry impression overall. It seems to improve and show more depth with each sip. Drink now through 2018. | | 89 | 17 | California | North Coast | North Coast | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Hess Select 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon (North Coast) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Hess Select |
73757 | 73756 | Chile | Foresty berry and plum aromas turn more stalky as this breathes. Dense, chewy and a bit heavy, with rubbery tannins, this Cabernet-Carmenère blend tastes of stewed plum, spiced berry and fig. A mellow, herbal finish with mild acidity is full in body and flavor. Drink through 2018. | Zardoz | 89 | 25 | Maipo Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Indomita 2013 Zardoz Cabernet Sauvignon-Carmenère (Maipo Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon-Carmenère | Indomita |
73758 | 73757 | France | Pure and friendly tart apple and sweet pear fruit are very appetizing. The palate emphasises fruity sweetness but is kept in check and balance. Residual sweetness will make this shine in certain food contexts while the backbone of bright, citric acidity provides a great counterpoint. | Altenburg | 89 | 18 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Joseph Fritsch 2014 Altenburg Pinot Gris (Alsace) | Pinot Gris | Joseph Fritsch |
73759 | 73758 | France | Candy floss and mandarin on the nose suggest a fun, easy wine and the palate keeps the promise. This is a soft, easy, dry Gewurztraminer with a wonderfully slick mouthfeel and some phenolic grip. It's rich but presents a tight body. | | 89 | 29 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Leon Beyer 2013 Gewurztraminer (Alsace) | Gewürztraminer | Leon Beyer |
73760 | 73759 | France | Slender and lemony, this is a dry, zesty Riesling. Grapefruit rind forms the central theme, supported by green apple and mandarin peel, leading straight into a linear, taut finish. This is very clean and beautifully streamlined. | Réserve | 89 | 14 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Lucien Albrecht 2014 Réserve Riesling (Alsace) | Riesling | Lucien Albrecht |
73761 | 73760 | US | This is a really fun dry wine with a distinctive black-pepper streak running from the aroma to the finish. It's medium bodied, on the lean side in texture, like pomegranate in terms of fruit flavors, firmly tannic and well-balanced. It should make a great pairing with steak au poivre. | Red Piano | 89 | 35 | California | Marin County | North Coast | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | McEvoy Ranch 2011 Red Piano Red (Marin County) | Red Blend | McEvoy Ranch |
73762 | 73761 | Chile | Passion fruit, lettuce, grapefruit and tropical aromas get this Sauvignon Blanc off to a nice start. Zesty, speedy and super fresh on the palate, with blazing acidity, this tastes of passion fruit, green herbs and grass, especially on a racy, slightly pithy finish. | Spring Harvest | 89 | 16 | Leyda Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Montes 2015 Spring Harvest Sauvignon Blanc (Leyda Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Montes |
73763 | 73762 | US | Aromas of honeysuckle, honey and ripe peach are bright and enticing in this slightly sweet, smooth fruit bowl of a wine. Medium body and mild acidity make it easy to drink. The sweetness and fruitiness should pair nicely with cheeses and spicy foods. | | 89 | 16 | California | Anderson Valley | | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Navarro 2014 Edelzwicker (Anderson Valley) | Edelzwicker | Navarro |
73764 | 73763 | Italy | Aromas of toast, roasted coffee bean, stewed plum and a whiff of underbrush lead the nose. The solid palate offers dried black cherry, raspberry jam, nutmeg and black pepper alongside tightly woven tannins. Drink 2017–2022. | Black Label | 89 | 45 | Veneto | Amarone della Valpolicella | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Pasqua 2012 Black Label (Amarone della Valpolicella) | Red Blend | Pasqua |
73765 | 73764 | US | A classic style of barrel-fermented wine, this shows lots of buttery, oaky and vanillin aromas and flavors, with a rich texture and an almost-sweet balance. Delicious ripe pear, marzipan, butter and baking spice notes keep the taste buds busy. | Altitude 2401 | 89 | 24 | California | El Dorado | Sierra Foothills | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Perry Creek 2013 Altitude 2401 Chardonnay (El Dorado) | Chardonnay | Perry Creek |
73766 | 73765 | US | Attractively dry but at the same time rich and buttery, this wine achieves a good balance of fresh acidity and full flavor. The aromas are like caramel and butter, flavors suggest spiced apples and the finish carries them through. | Boon Fly's Hill | 89 | 50 | California | Los Carneros | Napa-Sonoma | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Poseidon 2012 Boon Fly's Hill Chardonnay (Los Carneros) | Chardonnay | Poseidon |
73767 | 73766 | US | This wine is half Cabernet Sauvignon with the rest Merlot and Cabernet Franc. It leans slightly into the green, with aromas of fresh herbs mixed with vanilla, chocolate and other barrel spices. The palate is elegant, with a soft feel to the chocolate, cherry and barrel flavors. | Derivative | 89 | 20 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Market Vineyards 2011 Derivative Red (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Market Vineyards |
73768 | 73767 | Chile | Ripe, dense blackberry aromas are lightly herbal, soft and inviting. This is full and a touch heavy in feel, with herbal cassis, blackberry, toast and spice flavors that end with oak grain, additional herbal notes and spice accents. If you want to explore the world of Carmenère, this is a good place to start. | Reserva de Familia | 89 | 20 | Rapel Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Santa Carolina 2013 Reserva de Familia Carmenère (Rapel Valley) | Carmenère | Santa Carolina |
73769 | 73768 | Hungary | This wine is a blend of international and indigenous Hungarian varieties, made from 60% Furmint, 17% Hárslevelu, 11% Chardonnay, 9% Sauvignon Blanc and 3% Muscat. A bouquet of creamsicle and lychee set the stage for flavors of tropical fruits and orange zest. It is sinewy on the palate, with a surprisingly velvety finish. | Cuvée 113 | 89 | 24 | Tokaj | | | Jeff Jenssen | @worldwineguys | Sauska 2011 Cuvée 113 White (Tokaj) | White Blend | Sauska |
73770 | 73769 | US | Very light in the glass, this wine shows cola, dried strawberries, dried rose petals, sagebrush and a rustic leather element on the nose. The palate offers lots of dried herbs, from oregano to sage to marjoram, as well as Earl Grey tea, all against a light raspberry-cranberry juice frame. | Estate Reserve | 89 | 38 | California | Santa Ynez Valley | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Rideau 2013 Estate Reserve Grenache (Santa Ynez Valley) | Grenache | Rideau |