75001 | 75000 | US | Lime, sea shell, rainy cement and orange-rind aromas make for a brisk entry to the nose of this bottling, rounded out by a touch of pineapple. The palate is framed by a chalky grip, and shows flavors of tangy lemon and slightly sour apple. | | 88 | 19 | California | Santa Barbara County | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Alma Rosa 2015 Chardonnay (Santa Barbara County) | Chardonnay | Alma Rosa |
75002 | 75001 | US | Aromas of warm peach custard meet with baked yellow apples, banana flambé and caramelized fruit on the nose. Baked pears and slightly sour tangerine rinds show on the intriguing sip that may need some time in bottle to become fully appreciated. | Claudia Cuvée Estate | 88 | 35 | California | Adelaida District | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Alta Colina 2014 Claudia Cuvée Estate Marsanne (Adelaida District) | Marsanne | Alta Colina |
75003 | 75002 | Italy | Made with 70% Sangiovese and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, this offers aromas of baked plum, espresso, and baking spice. The robust palate opens with black fruit, chocolate and licorice alongside gripping tannins. You'll also notice the warmth of evident alcohol on the close. | Cabreo Il Borgo | 88 | 57 | Tuscany | Toscana | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari 2013 Cabreo Il Borgo Red (Toscana) | Red Blend | Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari |
75004 | 75003 | Italy | Made entirely with Chardonnay, this opens with aromas of toast and whiffs of banana and mango. The aromas carry on to the palate along with a creamy hint of butter. | Cabreo La Pietra | 88 | 37 | Tuscany | Toscana | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari 2014 Cabreo La Pietra Chardonnay (Toscana) | Chardonnay | Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari |
75005 | 75004 | Italy | Made with 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 50% Syrah, this opens with delicate aromas of cassis and sandalwood. The palate delivers dried black cherry, toast, licorice and black pepper alongside gripping tannins. | Ardito | 88 | 54 | Tuscany | Toscana | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Baracchi 2012 Ardito Red (Toscana) | Red Blend | Baracchi |
75006 | 75005 | Italy | Made entirely with Pinot Nero, this offers strawberry and tomato aromas. The round and ready palate provides raspberry, green tea and a touch of vanilla alongside smooth tannins. Enjoy soon. | | 88 | 60 | Tuscany | Toscana | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Baracchi 2013 Pinot Nero (Toscana) | Pinot Nero | Baracchi |
75007 | 75006 | US | Crisp lemon, apple and pear abound in this richly textured yet pertly balanced Pinot Blanc. It's an easy quaffing, elegant wine with hints of nut and toast that extend elegantly on the finish. Drink now through 2020. | Reserve Morris Vineyard | 88 | 20 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Heron Hill 2015 Reserve Morris Vineyard Pinot Blanc (Finger Lakes) | Pinot Blanc | Heron Hill |
75008 | 75007 | US | Pleasing aromas of raspberry jam and spice lead to soft plump raspberry and cranberry flavors. It's fruit forward and brings a lot of enjoyment. | | 88 | 27 | Idaho | | | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Huston 2013 Merlot | Merlot | Huston |
75009 | 75008 | US | This soft, round and juicy wine is ripe and full bodied, a good representative of the vintage. It shows brambly black fruit, mocha and hints of coconut flakes that endure through the finish. | Spicer Vineyard | 88 | 70 | California | Stags Leap District | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | J. Moss Wines 2012 Spicer Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Stags Leap District) | Cabernet Sauvignon | J. Moss Wines |
75010 | 75009 | US | Buoyantly fragrant, this voluptuous Chardonnay bursts of mango, guava and berry aromas. The palate is a bit more subdued, suggesting fresh apple and pear. Fruity, fresh and uncomplicated, it's balanced neatly by a flash of acidity on the midpalate. Drink now through 2019. | Orient | 88 | 22 | New York | North Fork of Long Island | Long Island | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Kontokosta 2014 Orient Chardonnay (North Fork of Long Island) | Chardonnay | Kontokosta |
75011 | 75010 | US | Dusty mineral tones accent fresh apple, pear and green plum in this full-bodied Grüner Veltliner. Its rippling mouthfilling texture is pleasing, offset pertly by zesty lime acidity on the finish. Enjoy now through 2019. | | 88 | 25 | New York | North Fork of Long Island | Long Island | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | One Woman 2015 Grüner Veltliner (North Fork of Long Island) | Grüner Veltliner | One Woman |
75012 | 75011 | US | Pleasant whiffs of smoked nut and blossom accent fresh apple and pear in this squarely balanced dry white. Fresh acidity on the midpalate lends zip to a lingering but refreshing finish. Drink now through 2020. | Estate | 88 | 15 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Rooster Hill 2015 Estate Vidal Blanc (Finger Lakes) | Vidal Blanc | Rooster Hill |
75013 | 75012 | Italy | Aromas of blueberry, baking spice and a whiff of leather lead the nose of this blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot. The firm palate offers black plum, raspberry and black pepper alongside smooth tannins. It finishes on a note of mouth-puckering sour cherry. | Yantra | 88 | 24 | Tuscany | Toscana | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Tenuta Sette Cieli 2014 Yantra Red (Toscana) | Red Blend | Tenuta Sette Cieli |
75014 | 75013 | US | This big, bold wine has the taste profile of a Port but is not so sweet or full bodied. Deeper than usual in color, it's concentrated to the point of overripeness in aroma. Rich on the palate with flavors like blackberry syrup and dark chocolate, it should be perfect as an after-dinner wine. | Estate Mae's Block Ravazzi Vineyard | 88 | 32 | California | Mendocino | | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Jaxon Keys 2013 Estate Mae's Block Ravazzi Vineyard Zinfandel (Mendocino) | Zinfandel | Jaxon Keys |
75015 | 75014 | France | This is Drouhan's second vintage of handling the vines, wines and marketing in partnership with the Hospices de Belleville charity. This open generous wine is packed with ripe red fruit and given shape by light tannins. There is a fresh crisp aftertaste that gives the wine a great lift. | Hospices de Belleville | 88 | 24 | Beaujolais | Brouilly | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Joseph Drouhin 2015 Hospices de Belleville (Brouilly) | Gamay | Joseph Drouhin |
75016 | 75015 | US | Smoky flint and crushed mineral tones contrast concentrated raspberry and strawberry flavors in this richly concentrated rosé. Full bodied and supple in texture, it's sturdy enough to accompany heartier fish and fowl dishes far beyond the summer months. Sunny acidity brightens the finish. | Dry | 88 | 17 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Lamoreaux Landing 2015 Dry Rosé (Finger Lakes) | Rosé | Lamoreaux Landing |
75017 | 75016 | US | Voluptuous and a bit brawny, this ebulliently perfumed Gewürztraminer is hardly a wall flower. It's lavishly fruity, bursting of sun-kissed grapefruit, lychee and white-peach flavors. Yielding acidity and a richly dense mouth-filling texture leave a lingering kiss of warmth on the finish. Drink now through 2019. | | 88 | 15 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Lamoreaux Landing 2015 Gewürztraminer (Finger Lakes) | Gewürztraminer | Lamoreaux Landing |
75018 | 75017 | Chile | Celery, lettuce and lime aromas are cool and green. This is showing tangy, snappy acidity in support of lime, tarragon, sage and scallion flavors. A fresh, racy finish is fitting. | Reserva | 88 | 16 | Leyda Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Leyda 2016 Reserva Sauvignon Blanc (Leyda Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Leyda |
75019 | 75018 | US | Big, ripe waves of baked apple, pear and pineapple play on the palate in this rich wine, measured by a moderate helping of acidity. Quince and lime play supportive roles. | | 88 | 30 | California | Carneros | Napa-Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Luke Donald 2013 Chardonnay (Carneros) | Chardonnay | Luke Donald |
75020 | 75019 | Italy | Wild berry, dark brown spice, French oak and underbrush aromas lead the way. The medium-bodied palate displays ripe black cherry, cranberry, vanilla and dried aromatic herb alongside taut, tightly wound tannins. | Pietraregia Riserva | 88 | 25 | Tuscany | Morellino di Scansano | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Marchesi de' Frescobaldi 2012 Pietraregia Riserva (Morellino di Scansano) | Red Blend | Marchesi de' Frescobaldi |
75021 | 75020 | Chile | Spicy leafy red-berry aromas open this Carmenère. On the palate, this smacks with dry hard tannins. Flavors of herbal cherry and black plum finish with a touch of heat and abrasive yet chewy tannins. | Reserva | 88 | 15 | Maipo Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Morandé 2014 Reserva Carmenère (Maipo Valley) | Carmenère | Morandé |
75022 | 75021 | US | Aromas of blue fruit, smoke and herb are followed by plump rounded plum flavors. It delivers a lot of enjoyment. | Boushey Vineyard | 88 | 29 | Washington | Washington | Washington Other | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Ott & Murphy 2014 Boushey Vineyard Counoise (Washington) | Counoise | Ott & Murphy |
75023 | 75022 | US | Aromas of white peach and apple lead to bone-dry fruit flavors. It provides a lot of appeal. | Dry | 88 | 11 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Pacific Rim 2014 Dry Riesling (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Riesling | Pacific Rim |
75024 | 75023 | US | This wine is full bodied but not heavy. Light floral and citrus aromas lead to ripe fruit, spice and butter flavors. A generous, smooth texture coats the palate and helps the mélange of flavors linger on the finish. | Small Lot Blend | 88 | 15 | California | Mendocino County | | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Parducci 2015 Small Lot Blend Viognier (Mendocino County) | Viognier | Parducci |
75025 | 75024 | US | Offering a light-toned taste of raspberry coulis with well-defined acidity, this is a soft, silky vineyard-designate with a lilt of orange peel. A wall of tannins guards the finish. | Holder Vineyard | 88 | 68 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | La Pitchoune 2013 Holder Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) | Pinot Noir | La Pitchoune |
75026 | 75025 | US | Quite a solid wine for less than $20, this bottling shows yellow apple, nectarine, peach blossom, sea salt, lemon and a touch of slate on the nose. Buttered-pear flavors show on the fleshy palate, with lemon zest, white peach, more sea salt and hints of nuts and vanilla. | | 88 | 16 | California | Central Coast | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Limited by Cambridge Cellars 2014 Chardonnay (Central Coast) | Chardonnay | Limited by Cambridge Cellars |
75027 | 75026 | Italy | Aromas that recall underbrush, toast, oak and ripe black-skinned berry come together on this. The tightly wound palate offers dried red currant, raw cherry, roasted coffee bean and a note of sage while dusty, almost grainy tannins clench the finish. | Riserva | 88 | 54 | Tuscany | Chianti Classico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Livernano 2011 Riserva (Chianti Classico) | Red Blend | Livernano |
75028 | 75027 | US | Somewhat reduced on the nose, this 100% varietal and estate-grown wine is soft and supple with a tannic backbone, brooding in dark plum and spicy leather. | Estate | 88 | 45 | California | Calistoga | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Madrigal 2012 Estate Tempranillo (Calistoga) | Tempranillo | Madrigal |
75029 | 75028 | US | Dan Lee's annual stainless-steel release is quite dynamic on the nose, with lime blossom, red apple, soda and freshly cut kiwi notes. The flavors are light, bright and intriguing, trending toward the green-fruit side of the spectrum, with apple and pear cider, pomelo rind and a touch of quinine. | Metallico Un-Oaked | 88 | 22 | California | Monterey | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Morgan 2014 Metallico Un-Oaked Chardonnay (Monterey) | Chardonnay | Morgan |
75030 | 75029 | Germany | A whiff of raspberry perfume trails through deep layers of wet rock and dusty mineral on the nose of this dry Spätburgunder rosé. While restrained in style, its fresh-cut red apple and pear flavors make a zesty year-round accompaniment to light chicken and fish dishes. Drink now. | Ng.2 Schweigen-Rechtenbach Spätburgunder Trocken | 88 | 24 | Pfalz | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Nauerth-Gnägy 2014 Ng.2 Schweigen-Rechtenbach Spätburgunder Trocken Rosé (Pfalz) | Rosé | Nauerth-Gnägy |