22560 | 22559 | France | Notes of yeast still shimmer on the nose, showing how young this wine is. The palate is fresh and has all the 2015 exuberance of fruit. It offers a zippy, fresh core of citrus and juicy balance, with a dry finish. | | 89 | 17 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Joseph Fritsch 2015 Riesling (Alsace) | Riesling | Joseph Fritsch |
22531 | 22530 | France | While the wood aging and toast do show, this wine is also rich. Black fruits give a juicy, flavorsome character, an opulence that is finished with some acidity. Drink from 2016. | Réserve | 89 | 21 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux Supérieur | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Saincrit 2012 Réserve (Bordeaux Supérieur) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Saincrit |
22532 | 22531 | Germany | While the nose on this off-dry Riesling is lean and mineral, the palate is lusciously ripe, brimming with peach and mango flavors. A streak of high-pitched acidity shakes up the midpalate and lingers through the finish. | Noble House | 89 | 12 | Mosel | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Dr. Pauly Bergweiler 2013 Noble House Riesling (Mosel) | Riesling | Dr. Pauly Bergweiler |
22533 | 22532 | Italy | Made entirely with Chardonnay, this pretty sparkler opens with aromas of white flower, peach and citrus backed up by a whiff of bread crust. The vibrant palate delivers Bartlett pear, mature apple, lemon zest and toasted almond alongside a soft perlage. | Extra Brut | 89 | 45 | Lombardy | Franciacorta | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Lo Sparviere 2007 Extra Brut Chardonnay (Franciacorta) | Chardonnay | Lo Sparviere |
22534 | 22533 | Germany | Hints of cookie crumbs lend warmth to fresh apple and pear notes in this mineral-intense, dry Riesling. It's round and rich on the palate, but punctuated by tart, steely tones of acid and stone before finishing moderately long. | Oppenheim Sackträger Spätlese Trocken | 89 | 30 | Rheinhessen | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Louis Guntrum 2012 Oppenheim Sackträger Spätlese Trocken Riesling (Rheinhessen) | Riesling | Louis Guntrum |
22535 | 22534 | US | The nose on this secret blend is clean and tight, not showy at all, with just a touch of papaya and honey. It expands greatly on the palate with banana and melon, but wipes up quick with a fresh burst of acidity. | Bianco | 89 | 21 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Le Vigne 2013 Bianco White (Paso Robles) | White Blend | Le Vigne |
22536 | 22535 | US | This wine doesn't give up its refreshing acidity as it adds plenty of buttery, toasty oak tones to spice up the vivid crisp apple and pineapple flavors at its core. It makes for a lively, dry and appetizing drink to enjoy now. | | 89 | 16 | California | Lodi | Central Valley | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Michael David 2013 Chardonnay (Lodi) | Chardonnay | Michael David |
22537 | 22536 | Italy | Fruity, fresh and frothy, this savory red opens with a lovely fragrance of violet, iris and woodland berry. The tangy, refreshing palate doles out raspberry, strawberry, baking spice and a hint of nectarine zest. | Sant'Agata | 89 | 17 | Central Italy | Lambrusco di Sorbara | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Paltrinieri 2013 Sant'Agata (Lambrusco di Sorbara) | Lambrusco di Sorbara | Paltrinieri |
22538 | 22537 | US | Yeasty and fragrant with a fresh, wheat beer aspect, this delicate Riesling captures the gentle elegance of the grape's aromatics and mouthfeel. There's a nice mix of lemon tea, honey and mineral components, all in a low-alcohol but still quite dry style. | Hillside Vineyard | 89 | 15 | Oregon | Columbia Gorge (OR) | Oregon Other | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Roots 2012 Hillside Vineyard Riesling (Columbia Gorge (OR)) | Riesling | Roots |
22539 | 22538 | Italy | Aromas of prune, mature blackberry and baking spice open this dense dessert wine. The palate doles out blackberry jam, dried black berry and vanilla alongside chewy tannins. | Semèle | 89 | 39 | Central Italy | Montefalco Sagrantino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Signae 2011 Semèle (Montefalco Sagrantino) | Sagrantino | Signae |
22540 | 22539 | Italy | Fresh and fragrant, this opens with lovely scents of woodland berry, blue flower and a whiff of baking spice. The smooth, juicy palate delivers succulent black cherry, star anise, chopped herb and a hint of pipe tobacco alongside firm acidity and polished tannins. | | 89 | 17 | Tuscany | Rosso di Montalcino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona 2014 Rosso di Montalcino | Sangiovese | Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona |
22541 | 22540 | England | An appetizing mix of oatmeal and tart apple fills the nose. The fizzy palate boosts apple and rhubarb flavors and spells total refreshment and verve. These notions are underpinned by soft, biscuity notes of autolysis, always circling back to juicy, crisp apple. If you want refreshment, look no further. | Brut | 89 | 51 | England | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Digby Fine English NV Brut Sparkling (England) | Sparkling Blend | Digby Fine English |
22542 | 22541 | France | Based in the village of Lancié in the heart of the Beaujolais crus, this producer has made a ripe wine that is full of black-cherry fruits and balanced tannins. It is concentrated and ripe, perfumed with a fresh, crisp aftertaste. | | 89 | 15 | Beaujolais | Beaujolais-Villages | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine André Collonge 2015 Beaujolais-Villages | Gamay | Domaine André Collonge |
22543 | 22542 | France | Subdued floral notes signal a restrained Gewurztraminer. The palate has ample freshness and gentle perfume, making for a subtle wine that plays down the fragrances but boosts the spiciness. It finishes fresh and wonderfully peppery. | | 89 | 27 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Domaine de la Tour Blanche 2014 Gewurztraminer (Alsace) | Gewürztraminer | Domaine de la Tour Blanche |
22544 | 22543 | France | Creamy, ripe pear fruit signals a pliable, rich wine. There is some palpable warmth amid the generous pear notes that are held in check by fresh, zesty acidity. The body does not come across as heavy but as a lovely interplay of ripe pear and zesty citrus. | Bonheur Convivial | 89 | 18 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Domaine Rieflé-Landmann 2014 Bonheur Convivial Pinot Gris (Alsace) | Pinot Gris | Domaine Rieflé-Landmann |
22545 | 22544 | France | The nose of this dry, textured wine is full of the scent of ripe pear flesh and peel, while the palate adds zesty citrus and a warm core. Full of fruit and freshness, it finishes clean and zesty. | Tradition | 89 | 27 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Domaine Sipp-Mack 2014 Tradition Pinot Gris (Alsace) | Pinot Gris | Domaine Sipp-Mack |
22546 | 22545 | France | Exotic hints of passion fruit play among fresh flavors of citrus as well as riper, juicier stone fruit for a balanced, easy wine. The finish is off dry, but totally moreish. Enjoy soon while the fruit notes are in their prime. | Les Princes Abbés | 89 | 23 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Domaines Schlumberger 2014 Les Princes Abbés Gewurztraminer (Alsace) | Gewürztraminer | Domaines Schlumberger |
22547 | 22546 | France | Gentle fruit notes of creamy citrus signal a restrained style. The palate is a mix of peachy, juicy richness and mandarin-peel freshness. This is a mild, off dry, gently perfumed and balanced wine. | | 89 | 16 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Dopff Au Moulin 2015 Gewurztraminer (Alsace) | Gewürztraminer | Dopff Au Moulin |
22548 | 22547 | France | Notes of ripe, yellow Mirabelle plums play along with the pear notes and lead to a dry and fresh body. Gentle bitter hints of pith and almond lend texture and frame. | Reserve | 89 | 16 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Dopff Au Moulin 2015 Reserve Pinot Gris (Alsace) | Pinot Gris | Dopff Au Moulin |
22549 | 22548 | US | While aromatically demure and light in body for a Gewürztraminer, this lip-smacking wine offers loads of fresh pineapple, grapefruit and tangerine flavor. It's medium-sweet in style yet refreshingly brisk through a moderately long finish. Drink now through 2018. | Reserve | 89 | 20 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Dr. Konstantin Frank 2015 Reserve Gewürztraminer (Finger Lakes) | Gewürztraminer | Dr. Konstantin Frank |
22550 | 22549 | US | Tropical-fruit aromas and lavish flavors go well with the richness and full body of this creamy-textured wine blended from Chardonnay, Sémillon and Verdelho grapes. Toasted almond, nutmeg and vanilla all come out on the palate and linger on the finish. | Semonnay | 89 | 22 | California | Livermore Valley | Central Coast | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Fenestra 2014 Semonnay White (Livermore Valley) | White Blend | Fenestra |
22551 | 22550 | US | Whiffs of struck flint and smoke meander from the nose to the finish on this dry Riesling, accenting fresh white grapefruit, lemon and lime. Tonic in feel, it's invigorating—zippy refreshment for youthful enjoyment. | Dry | 89 | 18 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Fox Run 2014 Dry Riesling (Finger Lakes) | Riesling | Fox Run |
22552 | 22551 | France | Aromatic notes of orange peel and flesh charm on the nose of this wine. The palate is gentle, dry and fresh, with a super-clean finish offering apple and grapefruit. | Turckheim | 89 | 15 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | François Baur 2015 Turckheim Riesling (Alsace) | Riesling | François Baur |
22553 | 22552 | US | This opens with a touch of reduced oak, never letting go of its sizable full-bodied cradling of wood and tannin. In the glass it begins to unfold and reveal juicy, rich red currant, cassis and berry seasoned in clove. | | 89 | 48 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Merryvale 2013 Merlot (Napa Valley) | Merlot | Merryvale |
22554 | 22553 | Chile | Punchy raspberry, plum and spice aromas are straight from central casting as far as Pinot goes. This feels medium to full, while spicy, lightly leafy plum flavors are a touch herbal. Round and generous on the finish, this closes with dry, spicy, herbal flavors and a solid oak component. | Alpha | 89 | 23 | Aconcagua Costa | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Montes 2014 Alpha Pinot Noir (Aconcagua Costa) | Pinot Noir | Montes |
22555 | 22554 | US | This is a bold, tannic, very flavorful wine that needs to pair with an epic meat dish. It smells like black cherry and cranberry, tastes almost chocolaty, and feels thick and dense with fine tannins and firm acidity. | Don Giovanni Estate | 89 | 25 | California | Sierra Foothills | Sierra Foothills | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Naggiar 2012 Don Giovanni Estate Red (Sierra Foothills) | Red Blend | Naggiar |
22556 | 22555 | US | Aromas of roasted and green coffee beans lead to plush fruit and barrel flavors. It shows a fine sense of balance. | Stillwater Creek Vineyard | 89 | 28 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Novelty Hill 2013 Stillwater Creek Vineyard Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Syrah | Novelty Hill |
22557 | 22556 | US | Aromas of coffee, chocolate and fresh herbs are followed by grainy dark fruit flavors. The tannins need some time to stretch their legs. | | 89 | 19 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Purple Star 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Purple Star |
22558 | 22557 | Portugal | A finely ripe wine, full of yellow fruits and spice, with baked apple character that gives the wine extra richness. The fruit is right up front, finishing with light pepper. | | 89 | 15 | Dão | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta das Marias 2015 Encruzado (Dão) | Encruzado | Quinta das Marias |
22559 | 22558 | US | This blend of 60% Pinot Grigio and 40% Viognier offers sharp green-apple candy, lemongrass, candied lime and yellow lily on the fresh and attention-grabbing nose. Grassy tension on the palate highlights lime blossoms, kiwi and apple skins. The interplay between racy Pinot Grigio and riper Viognier is intriguing. | Cantata | 89 | 22 | California | Temecula Valley | South Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Robert Renzoni 2015 Cantata White (Temecula Valley) | White Blend | Robert Renzoni |