9841 | 9840 | US | While a bit lean in concentration, yellow apple, pear and lemon are pristine and ripe on the nose and palate. The mouthfeel is a bit broad and flat but finishes briskly. Drink now. | Oregon Road | 86 | 18 | New York | North Fork of Long Island | Long Island | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Sherwood House Vineyards 2016 Oregon Road Chardonnay (North Fork of Long Island) | Chardonnay | Sherwood House Vineyards |
9842 | 9841 | Chile | Berry and cherry aromas are reserved. This wine feels plump, with slightly grating tannins. Roasted berry flavors show a hint of wood grain, while the finish is insignificant. | Aliwen Reserva | 86 | | Chile | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Undurraga 2015 Aliwen Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Chile) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Undurraga |
9843 | 9842 | France | This soft wine is fruity, spicy and full of juicy red fruits. It offers plenty of acidity as well as a layer of tannins. An easy, open wine, it is ready to drink. | Bel-Air | 86 | 13 | Beaujolais | Beaujolais-Villages | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Vignerons de Bel Air 2016 Bel-Air (Beaujolais-Villages) | Gamay | Vignerons de Bel Air |
9844 | 9843 | France | Medium-intense scents of black plum- and cherry-skin lead the way on the nose of this rich wine. The palate is dense, with mouthcoating tanning that retail their grip through the tight finish. The fruit is secondary to the structure. | | 86 | 12 | Languedoc-Roussillon | Pays d'Oc | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Villa des Anges 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon (Pays d'Oc) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Villa des Anges |
9845 | 9844 | US | Crisp-tart tangerine, nectarine and pineapple abound on this fruity, forward Chardonnay. While moderate in body and alcohol, it feels plump and silky on the palate and finishes with a touch of lingering warmth. Drink now through 2020. | Estate Bottled | 86 | 16 | New York | Hudson River Region | New York Other | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Whitecliff Vineyard 2016 Estate Bottled Chardonnay (Hudson River Region) | Chardonnay | Whitecliff Vineyard |
9846 | 9845 | France | This wine is crisp, tangy and bright with acidity. With a lively touch of vanilla and spice over the crisp fruitiness, it is developing well. Drink from 2018. | | 86 | 18 | Burgundy | Saint-Véran | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Jean-Claude Debeaune 2015 Saint-Véran | Chardonnay | Jean-Claude Debeaune |
9847 | 9846 | US | A strong oak aroma and a rather dense chewy texture make this wine a bit of a show-off, while spicy oaky flavors dominate the fruit component. It has definite tannins and a touch of astringency on the finish. | | 86 | 18 | California | California | California Other | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Lander-Jenkins 2016 Pinot Noir (California) | Pinot Noir | Lander-Jenkins |
9848 | 9847 | France | Scents of yellow apple, white peach and ripe melon continue through to the medium-weight palate. A touch round, though not quite flat, this is a touch straightforward, but certainly pleasant and enjoyable. Drink now. | La Chevalière | 86 | 13 | Languedoc-Roussillon | Pays d'Oc | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Laroche 2016 La Chevalière Chardonnay (Pays d'Oc) | Chardonnay | Laroche |
9849 | 9848 | US | There's a good array of purple-flower aromas, including lavender and potpourri, on the nose of this bottling, as well as light cola and plum skins. The sip is quite bitter and tarry though, with just a touch of riper black fruit. | | 86 | 38 | California | Santa Cruz Mountains | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Left Bend 2014 Cabernet Franc (Santa Cruz Mountains) | Cabernet Franc | Left Bend |
9850 | 9849 | France | Pure Pinot Noir from the south of Beaujolais, this is soft, fruity and with attractive acidity. Red fruits and a crisp acidity give this wine its bright character. Ready to drink now. | Les Pierres Dorées | 86 | 25 | Burgundy | Coteaux Bourguignons | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Louis Latour 2015 Les Pierres Dorées (Coteaux Bourguignons) | Pinot Noir | Louis Latour |
9851 | 9850 | US | The nose on this dry, aromatic wine is buoyantly peachy, accented by hints of sweet pineapple and guava. The palate is fresh and fruity as well, but less concentrated. Light bodied and brisk, it finishes with a touch of bitterness. | | 86 | 20 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | McGregor 2016 Muskat Ottonel (Finger Lakes) | Muskat Ottonel | McGregor |
9852 | 9851 | Spain | Lean aromas of green fruits include notes of grass and vanilla. This feels about average, with some flatness to the palate. Dry, slightly bitter flavors of green fruits and arugula end with briny citrus. | Brut Reserva | 86 | 15 | Catalonia | Cava | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Mont Marçal NV Brut Reserva Sparkling (Cava) | Sparkling Blend | Mont Marçal |
9853 | 9852 | US | This combines 73% Grenache, 16% Syrah and 11% Mourvèdre from Stone Tree, Arianses, Ciel du Cheval and Heart of the Hill vineyards. Its vanilla, pencil box, green herb, raspberry and purple fruit aromas are followed by quite sweet, ripe, full-bodied red and black fruit flavors. The balance seems off. | Una Notte | 86 | 30 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | :Nota Bene 2013 Una Notte Red (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Rhône-style Red Blend | :Nota Bene |
9854 | 9853 | US | This is a good no-nonsense wine that emphasizes fresh lemon and apple flavors and adds in light oaky elements. It's medium bodied and the texture balances crispness with a touch of buttery richness. | | 86 | 14 | California | Lodi | Central Valley | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Old Soul 2016 Chardonnay (Lodi) | Chardonnay | Old Soul |
9855 | 9854 | Italy | This opens with French oak and toasted hazelnut aromas. The lean, assertive palate offers roasted coffee bean and licorice flavors alongside grainy tannins that leave an astringent finish. | San Giuliano | 86 | 38 | Piedmont | Barbaresco | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Pasquale Pelissero 2014 San Giuliano (Barbaresco) | Nebbiolo | Pasquale Pelissero |
9856 | 9855 | France | This is a soft wine, with simple, ripe fruit flavors. It has weight, pear and melon flavors and an attractive, juicy zesty aftertaste. Drink the wine now. | Sur la Roche | 86 | 22 | Burgundy | Mâcon-Vergisson | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Sangouard-Guyot 2016 Sur la Roche (Mâcon-Vergisson) | Chardonnay | Domaine Sangouard-Guyot |
9857 | 9856 | France | This soft wine, full of ripe apricots and melons, summarizes this rich white-wine vintage. It is creamy, laced with just enough acidity and fruity. It is ready to drink. | Le Renard | 86 | 23 | Burgundy | Bourgogne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaines Devillard 2015 Le Renard (Bourgogne) | Chardonnay | Domaines Devillard |
9858 | 9857 | France | Peach and yellow apple aromas lead the nose, with sweet orange oil and fresh honeydew adding depth and character. There's ample acidic lift to the palate, keeping the mouthfeel bright and the finish clean. A hint of peach pit accents the close. | Mountains Grand Reserve | 86 | 25 | Languedoc-Roussillon | Pays d'Oc | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Fortant 2014 Mountains Grand Reserve Chardonnay (Pays d'Oc) | Chardonnay | Fortant |
9859 | 9858 | US | Subtle green tones of fresh herb, lime and apple persist from nose to finish on this dry, medium-bodied Riesling. It's earthy and herbaceous but quite elegant. Zippy acidity carries a pristine, refreshing finish. | Dry | 86 | 13 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Fulkerson 2016 Dry Riesling (Finger Lakes) | Riesling | Fulkerson |
9860 | 9859 | US | Candied peach, melon and grape notes are sweet and simple in this fruity white wine. Made from Diamond, a Concord-grape hybrid, with just a splash of Riesling, it's forward and easy but finishes with a crush of sweet-tart citrus. Drink now. | Juicy Sweet Estate | 86 | 10 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Fulkerson 2016 Juicy Sweet Estate Diamond (Finger Lakes) | Diamond | Fulkerson |
9861 | 9860 | US | Aromas like black pepper, anise and grilled meat lead to nicely tart flavors and a mildly tannic mouthfeel. This spicy-tasting wine is relatively light bodied but has plenty of interesting flavors to explore. | Artisan Collection | 86 | 9 | California | California | California Other | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | HandCraft 2015 Artisan Collection Cabernet Sauvignon (California) | Cabernet Sauvignon | HandCraft |
9862 | 9861 | France | This wine is tight, with layers of yellow fruit and spice that are masked by wood flavors. Drink from 2018. | | 86 | 28 | Burgundy | Pouilly-Fuissé | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Hervé Kerlann 2015 Pouilly-Fuissé | Chardonnay | Hervé Kerlann |
9863 | 9862 | US | Bright aromas of ripe peach, apricot, flower and jasmine lead to off-dry stone fruit flavors in this simple, straightforward quaffer. | & | 86 | 34 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Browne Family Vineyards 2015 & White (Columbia Valley (WA)) | White Blend | Browne Family Vineyards |
9864 | 9863 | Italy | This sweet red sparkler has pretty violet and red berry aromas and a vibrant palate that doles out ripe cherry, raspberry and candied orange peel notes. Bright acidity keeps it fresh, balancing the sweetness. | Emma | 86 | 14 | Central Italy | Lambrusco di Sorbara | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Cantina di Sorbara 2016 Emma (Lambrusco di Sorbara) | Lambrusco di Sorbara | Cantina di Sorbara |
9865 | 9864 | Italy | Blackberry jam and plum cake aromas lead the nose of this simple but well made semisweet sparkling wine. The palate mirrors the nose, while bright acidity lends freshness. | Il Duomo Amabile | 86 | 12 | Central Italy | Lambrusco di Modena | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Cantina di Sorbara NV Il Duomo Amabile (Lambrusco di Modena) | Lambrusco | Cantina di Sorbara |
9866 | 9865 | France | This firm and tannic wine is more structure than fruit. It is dense with a dry core. The acidity suggests that there may be some fruit there, although the rest of the wine is ready to drink. | | 86 | 19 | Provence | Côtes de Provence | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château du Carrubier 2014 Red (Côtes de Provence) | Provence red blend | Château du Carrubier |
9867 | 9866 | US | This wine's barrel spice, barnyard, coffee and vanilla aromas lead to medium-bodied fruit flavors tinged with a strong, distracting gamy note. | Tres Cruces | 86 | 25 | Washington | Horse Heaven Hills | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Coyote Canyon 2012 Tres Cruces Red (Horse Heaven Hills) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Coyote Canyon |
9868 | 9867 | France | This wine is crisp and deliciously fruity. With bright acidity, apple and citrus flavors and a strong mineral texture, it is ready to drink. | | 86 | 16 | Burgundy | Mâcon-Cruzille | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine de l'Echelette 2016 Mâcon-Cruzille | Chardonnay | Domaine de l'Echelette |
9869 | 9868 | Italy | Appealing aromas of mature pear, crushed stone and a hint of grilled herb lift out of the glass. The ripe palate offers juicy nectarine, pineapple and creamy white peach while a hint of bitter almond closes it down. It has just enough freshness to support the rich flavors. | | 88 | | Veneto | Soave | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Tamellini 2015 Soave | Garganega | Tamellini |
9870 | 9869 | US | What a great value! This medium-bodied wine has spicy oak accents and mouth-filling fruit flavors. It's ripe and generous, with plump cherry and raspberry notes and a palate marked by mild tannins and soft texture. | | 88 | 8 | California | California | California Other | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Three Thieves 2015 Pinot Noir (California) | Pinot Noir | Three Thieves |