26715 | 26714 | US | Six months in French oak lend a rounded feel and delicate spice to pressed apple and lemon flavors in this wine. While less forward and fruity in style than most New York Sauvignon Blanc, its richer body and slightly salty, saline palate are enticing. | Migratus | 88 | 27 | New York | North Fork of Long Island | Long Island | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Saltbird 2014 Migratus Sauvignon Blanc (North Fork of Long Island) | Sauvignon Blanc | Saltbird |
26716 | 26715 | France | The vines around the showpiece castle of Cléray have produced a crisp, lemon-scented wine that has a tight mineral edge to point up the ripe apple and lime fruitiness. Drink now. | Château du Cléray Sur Lie | 88 | 18 | Loire Valley | Muscadet Sèvre et Maine | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Sauvion 2015 Château du Cléray Sur Lie (Muscadet Sèvre et Maine) | Melon | Sauvion |
26717 | 26716 | US | Aromas of plum, blue fruit, cocoa and herbs lead to lead to palate-coating, textured fruit flavors supported by grainy tannins. It doesn't always seem entirely varietal but still delivers a lot of enjoyment. | | 88 | 17 | Washington | Horse Heaven Hills | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Six Prong 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon (Horse Heaven Hills) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Six Prong |
26718 | 26717 | Austria | A rather neutral but fresh nose leads onto a palate where freshness, texture and alcoholic warmth unite into a punchy, fluid and substantial body. There is real alcoholic power, countered by very fresh, luminous acidity, framed by green and red apple fruit. This definitely needs food to come into its own. | Muschelkalk | 88 | 35 | Thermenregion | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Gebeshuber 2015 Muschelkalk Zierfandler (Thermenregion) | Zierfandler | Gebeshuber |
26719 | 26718 | Italy | This opens with aromas of toast, oak, grilled herb and a hint of iris. The palate offers coffee, marinated cherry, licorice and a saline note alongside close-grained tannins that leave an astringent finish. | San Giacomo | 88 | 70 | Piedmont | Barolo | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Stroppiana 2012 San Giacomo (Barolo) | Nebbiolo | Stroppiana |
26720 | 26719 | US | Light and simplistic compared to other bottlings from the winery, this is still quite tasty, with aromas of lemon curd, sliced green apple and tangerine blossom. The palate shows stone fruit, vanilla cream and lemon wedges, with a decently grippy tension. | Tondre Grapefield | 88 | 48 | California | Santa Lucia Highlands | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Tantara 2014 Tondre Grapefield Chardonnay (Santa Lucia Highlands) | Chardonnay | Tantara |
26721 | 26720 | US | Angels is made from a majority of Merlot, the balance nearly equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Black pepper, clove and a whiff of Dr Pepper give it a spiciness that's also fruity, while a softness of texture and medium body maintain approachability. | Angels' Peak | 88 | 50 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Terlato 2012 Angels' Peak Red (Napa Valley) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Terlato |
26722 | 26721 | Spain | Chunky stone-fruit aromas are ripe, mature and indicative that this Chardonnay is about to start fading. Heavy, honeyed flavors of nectarine and apple finish with a note of oxidation, mild barrel spice and just enough acidity to maintain balance. Drink now. | Milmanda | 88 | 65 | Catalonia | Conca de Barberà | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Torres 2012 Milmanda Chardonnay (Conca de Barberà) | Chardonnay | Torres |
26701 | 26700 | France | Soft, sensuous, this is a wine that appeals straight away to the senses. The red fruits float over a soft texture of sweet tannins, leaving a juicy, succulent texture. While it is not a powerful wine, it offers all the delicious characters of Pinot Noir. | Bressandes Premier Cru | 90 | 80 | Burgundy | Beaune | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Chanson Père et Fils 2006 Bressandes Premier Cru (Beaune) | Pinot Noir | Chanson Père et Fils |
26723 | 26722 | Spain | Ripe, saturated berry aromas are toasty and oaky, with a note of licorice. This tannic, bold Mencía lives on the dark side. Flavors of black fruits are spicy, while on the finish this is tarry and charred, with chunky weight. | Adriá | 88 | | Northern Spain | Bierzo | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Vega Montán 2012 Adriá Mencía (Bierzo) | Mencía | Vega Montán |
26724 | 26723 | Spain | Jammy blueberry aromas are grapy, with ample char and grit coming from background oak. This feels firm, wiry, grabby and drying. Jammy, herbal flavors of cassis and blueberry finish with big, rubbery, elastic tannins. | Legado de Farro Roble | 88 | 19 | Northern Spain | Bierzo | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Vinos de Arganza 2012 Legado de Farro Roble Mencía (Bierzo) | Mencía | Vinos de Arganza |
26725 | 26724 | US | The aromas bring appeal, with notes of sour cherry, herbs and spice. The palate is light bodied, tart and elegant, with a coffee-filled finish. It's a pretty expression of the variety. | | 88 | 25 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Walla Walla Vintners 2013 Sangiovese (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Sangiovese | Walla Walla Vintners |
26726 | 26725 | France | Dating back to the 16th century, this estate's 52-acre vineyard faces the Gironde estuary. The wine is dark, firm and concentrated. The tannins are firm, and hard edged. The acidity and the smoky character of the wine make a fine balance with its tough, young side. Drink from 2019. | | 88 | 14 | Bordeaux | Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Peyredoulle 2014 Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Peyredoulle |
26727 | 26726 | France | The wine has ripe Merlot with red-berry fruit flavors and balanced tannins. It's fresh with the acidity of the year. Here it is contrasted with spice, a smooth surface texture and a ripe cherry aftertaste. This is an attractive wine to drink from 2017. | | 88 | 20 | Bordeaux | Montagne-Saint-Émilion | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Tour Bayard 2013 Montagne-Saint-Émilion | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Tour Bayard |
26728 | 26727 | US | Beguiling aromas of corn silk, vanilla, barrel spice and malolactic notes lead to a palate that is elegant in style. It dances lightly. | Estate Bottled DuBrul Vineyard | 88 | 50 | Washington | Yakima Valley | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Côte Bonneville 2013 Estate Bottled DuBrul Vineyard Chardonnay (Yakima Valley) | Chardonnay | Côte Bonneville |
26729 | 26728 | France | Soft and fruity, this is an attractive red-fruit flavored wine. It has touches of spice over the bright acidity and red-currant fruit. The tannins are still young although not enough to subdue the spirits of the lively fruit. Drink from 2017. | Quintessence | 88 | | Loire Valley | Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Mabileau-Rezé 2015 Quintessence (Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil) | Cabernet Franc | Domaine Mabileau-Rezé |
26730 | 26729 | France | This is a perfumed, refreshing wine. It has abundant apple and citrus fruits, crisp acidity and a light, bright character. The wine has some weight from the lees aging. It is ready to drink. | Domaine de la Quilla Sur Lie | 88 | 12 | Loire Valley | Muscadet Sèvre et Maine | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaines Vinet 2015 Domaine de la Quilla Sur Lie (Muscadet Sèvre et Maine) | Melon | Domaines Vinet |
26702 | 26701 | US | Made from Pinot Noir, this is a dry, crisply elegant and full-bodied bubbly. You'll detect a sweetly ripe, mashed red cherry background to the yeast and vanilla flavors. Drink now through 2010. | Brut de Noirs | 90 | 28 | California | Arroyo Grande Valley | Central Coast | | | Laetitia 2005 Brut de Noirs Sparkling (Arroyo Grande Valley) | Sparkling Blend | Laetitia |
26703 | 26702 | US | Mostly a blend of Merlot (30%), Syrah (25%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (24%), this wine offers appealing, downright fruity aromas of red currant and raspberry jam. The lightly sweet cranberry and cherry flavors provide a lot of easy-drinking enjoyment. | | 88 | 10 | America | | | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Original House Wine 2014 Red (America) | Red Blend | Original House Wine |
26704 | 26703 | US | Blueberry, wet tobacco, charred beef, cedar and a touch of dried herbs show on the nose of this bottling. There is tons of acidity on the palate, where dense and dark purple fruits meet with cocoa dust, incense and woody spice, culiminating in a long finish. | Pear Valley Vineyard | 88 | 25 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Pear Valley 2013 Pear Valley Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Pear Valley |
26705 | 26704 | US | Fruity, floral and honeylike flavors give a lot of oomph to this wonderfully expressive, medium-bodied wine. It's as if honeysuckle and orange blossoms were soaked in fresh pear juice. | Dry | 88 | 15 | California | Mendocino County | | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Graziano 2014 Dry Chenin Blanc (Mendocino County) | Chenin Blanc | Graziano |
26706 | 26705 | US | Generously filling and satisfying, this Bordeaux-styled blend is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. It's medium in oak and tannin, with a toasty character underlying red cherry, currant and cassis, the ending marked by cedar and clove. | Proprietary | 88 | 49 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Hensteeth 2009 Proprietary Red (Sonoma County) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Hensteeth |
26707 | 26706 | US | The nose on this semi-dry Riesling is a touch savory, brimming with green herb, pressed apple and pear aromas. The palate, however, turns fresher, floral and fruity, filling the mouth with sweet-tart grapefruit and peach flavors. Nervy acidity extends a moderately long finish. | Semi-Dry | 88 | 14 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Heron Hill 2014 Semi-Dry Riesling (Finger Lakes) | Riesling | Heron Hill |
26708 | 26707 | Austria | Subtle but friendly hints of yellow plum and lemon are very appetizing on this unusual blend of Grüner Veltliner, Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc. There is satisfying midpalate texture and a lovely fruit expression that combines tart and ripe pear with Mirabelle plum and fresh citrus. All is packaged in a light, easy-drinking, dry body. An ideal summer wine. | Pannonica | 88 | 11 | Austria | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Höpler 2015 Pannonica White (Austria) | Austrian white blend | Höpler |
26709 | 26708 | US | Sour citrus aromas meet with dried honeysuckle and tuberose scents on the nose of this bottling. The palate is peppery and zesty with lime and lemon peel, plus touches of lemograss and white pepper, traversing the greener side of the Chardonnay spectrum. | | 88 | 38 | California | Monterey County | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | House Family Vineyards 2013 Chardonnay (Monterey County) | Chardonnay | House Family Vineyards |
26710 | 26709 | US | Decadent chocolate and coconut macaroon accent sweet tannin and generous oak in this softly textured wine, made in small amounts. The finish is powerful and ripe. | Limited Edition Release | 88 | 55 | California | Oakville | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Joseph Cellars 2012 Limited Edition Release Merlot (Oakville) | Merlot | Joseph Cellars |
26711 | 26710 | US | Candied cherries, black plums, dried sage scrub and turned earth show on the nose of this bottling, which offers more rustic flair than other Zins. Once sipped, waves of crushed oregano, marjoram and dill take over, followed by red plum and touches of baked raspberry and boysenberry fruit. | Sias Cuvee | 88 | 29 | California | Carmel Valley | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Joullian 2013 Sias Cuvee Zinfandel (Carmel Valley) | Zinfandel | Joullian |
26712 | 26711 | Austria | Rich notions of ripe Comice pear and yellow apple govern nose and palate. The Pinot Gris roundness is well balanced by ripe, fresh acidity on a medium body with lots of mouthfeel. An almost weighty wine. | | 88 | 25 | Burgenland | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Kracher 2015 Pinot Gris (Burgenland) | Pinot Gris | Kracher |
26713 | 26712 | US | This wine is half Merlot with the rest Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Syrah. Aromas of vanilla, dill and candied cherries are followed by ripe, succulent red and black-fruit flavors, with firm, drying tannins providing support. | Legacy | 88 | 22 | Washington | Red Mountain | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Liberty Lake NV Legacy Red (Red Mountain) | Red Blend | Liberty Lake |
26714 | 26713 | US | The aromas are light, with notes of yellow apple and spice. The palate is rounded in feel, showing a lovely sense of texture. | Naked | 88 | 12 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Ryan Patrick 2014 Naked Chardonnay (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Chardonnay | Ryan Patrick |