46531 | 46530 | Argentina | This blend of Malbec, Bonarda, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon is oaky and minty up front, with pencil lead and exotic blueberry aromas. In the mouth, this has a fast pulse, while flavors of Middle Eastern spices, cassis and blueberry finish briny but short. | Colosal | 87 | 15 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Don Miguel Gascón 2011 Colosal Red (Mendoza) | Red Blend | Don Miguel Gascón |
46532 | 46531 | US | A delightful wine, softly round and mellow, with flavors of apricots, peaches, limes, honey and minerals that are accented with just-in-time acidity. | La Cruz Vineyard | 87 | 30 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | | | Keller Estate 2011 La Cruz Vineyard Pinot Gris (Sonoma Coast) | Pinot Gris | Keller Estate |
46533 | 46532 | Italy | This Amarone opens with slightly rustic but not unpleasant aromas of earth and farmland that burn off to reveal dark fruit and spice notes. The palate shows ripe black cherry, plum and raisin flavors, spiced with a black pepper accent. | Podere Le Marognole | 87 | 45 | Veneto | Amarone della Valpolicella Classico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Le Bertarole 2009 Podere Le Marognole (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico) | Red Blend | Le Bertarole |
46534 | 46533 | Italy | This is dark and brooding, with fragrances of blackberry, raisin and exotic spice. The palate delivers a ripe black-cherry flavor, with well-integrated notes of toast and espresso. Pair this with savory risotto dishes. | Campolieti | 87 | 17 | Veneto | Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Luigi Righetti 2011 Campolieti (Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso) | Red Blend | Luigi Righetti |
46535 | 46534 | Italy | This shows notes of prune and chocolate, but not much complexity or finesse. It has delicious fruit and an approachable palate, but it's a bit one dimensional. | | 87 | 80 | Veneto | Amarone della Valpolicella | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Monte Tondo 2009 Amarone della Valpolicella | Red Blend | Monte Tondo |
46536 | 46535 | US | This is a very good, everyday bubbly. It's dryish and crisp, with honey, orange, strawberry and leesy flavors. The mouthfeel is a little rough. Made from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Pinot Meunier. | Brut Prestige | 87 | 22 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Mumm Napa NV Brut Prestige Sparkling (Napa Valley) | Sparkling Blend | Mumm Napa |
46537 | 46536 | US | Here's a full-bodied blush sparkling wine that's rich with raspberries, strawberries, limes, toast and yeast. Mainly Pinot Noir, with 20% Chardonnay, it has a pale orange-pink color, and finishes slightly sweet. | Brut Rosé | 87 | 24 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Mumm Napa NV Brut Rosé Sparkling (Napa Valley) | Sparkling Blend | Mumm Napa |
46538 | 46537 | US | Two thirds Chardonnay, and one third a Viognier/Roussanne blend, this young wine has a definitely spritzy mouthfeel and a yeasty finish. The fruit flavors are fresh and lively, suggesting lemon and pineapple, with finishing hints of honeycomb. | Mélange Blanc | 87 | 23 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Patterson 2012 Mélange Blanc White (Columbia Valley (WA)) | White Blend | Patterson |
46539 | 46538 | US | This is a good wine for enjoying now with Mexican food or a barbecue. It's dry and briary, with black pepper-accented cola, blackberry and, currant flavors. | Mother Clone | 87 | 16 | California | Dry Creek Valley | Sonoma | | | Pedroncelli 2011 Mother Clone Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley) | Zinfandel | Pedroncelli |
46540 | 46539 | US | With some Pinot Blanc blended in for richness, this wine has a honeyed edge to the lemon, pineapple and pear fruit flavors. It's crisp with Monterey acidity. | | 87 | 14 | California | Monterey | Central Coast | | | Pinot Patch 2012 Pinot Grigio (Monterey) | Pinot Grigio | Pinot Patch |
46541 | 46540 | US | 100% Malbec, it's redolent with dark plums, wild blueberries and peppery spices. The soft, silky flavors are light but have good concentration with the oak (80% American) seeming quite dialed back. | | 87 | 20 | Washington | Rattlesnake Hills | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Roza Ridge 2010 Malbec (Rattlesnake Hills) | Malbec | Roza Ridge |
46542 | 46541 | Italy | Here's a golden-colored wine, with floral and fruit aromas of Spanish broom, peach blossom and whiffs of apricot. The palate offers ripe white peach and lemon zest flavors, with a hint of mineral supported by crisp acidity. The finish is dry and clean. | | 87 | 30 | Lombardy | Lugana | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Sansonina 2012 Lugana | Turbiana | Sansonina |
46543 | 46542 | US | Though aged in just 40% new French oak, the barrel notes of mocha and roasted coffee bean take up much of the stage with dark fruit and herbs fighting for attention. The flavors are ripe and lush but seem a bit clipped. | Zephyr Ridge Estate Bottled | 87 | 35 | Washington | Horse Heaven Hills | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Swiftwater Cellars 2010 Zephyr Ridge Estate Bottled Cabernet Sauvignon (Horse Heaven Hills) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Swiftwater Cellars |
46544 | 46543 | US | Buttered toast, vanilla cream, honey and jammy pineapple, lime and mango flavors give this Chardonnay incredible richness. Monterey acidity balances the palate briskly. Not particularly subtle, but a big, enjoyable wine. | Estate Block K1 | 87 | 38 | California | Santa Lucia Highlands | Central Coast | | | McIntyre Vineyards 2011 Estate Block K1 Chardonnay (Santa Lucia Highlands) | Chardonnay | McIntyre Vineyards |
46545 | 46544 | US | This is the winery's best Nebula in years. While it's still a little on the soft, sweet side, the cool vintage has resonated in the wine's flavor, giving it a good structure housing cherry, currant and sandalwood flavors. Drink now. | Nebula | 87 | 29 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | | | Midnight 2010 Nebula Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Midnight |
46546 | 46545 | France | A cool wine, full of citrus as well as green apple flavors. The wine is bright, crisp and refreshing in its acidity. Almonds and white fruits add to the attractive mix. | | 87 | 16 | Burgundy | Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Nuiton-Beaunoy 2011 Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune | Chardonnay | Nuiton-Beaunoy |
46547 | 46546 | France | Structured and fruity, this is a wine that shows the delicate perfumed character of the Hautes Côtes. The wine has bright raspberry fruits, balanced acidity and just the right amount of structure for aging for a year. | Les Dames Huguettes | 87 | 20 | Burgundy | Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Nuiton-Beaunoy 2011 Les Dames Huguettes (Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits) | Pinot Noir | Nuiton-Beaunoy |
46548 | 46547 | US | Ever have a cherry cola? That's what this Pinot tastes like, along with toasty oak, the sweet heat of alcohol and peppery spices. It's a translucent ruby color, with a light, silky body. Drink up. | | 87 | 27 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | | | The Forager 2011 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) | Pinot Noir | The Forager |
46549 | 46548 | Italy | Here's an enjoyable Soave from one of the Veneto's most renowned Amarone producers. It shows a pretty fragrance of white spring flowers and melon while the palate boasts juicy cantaloup and pear. It finishes fresh and crisp. | | 87 | 17 | Veneto | Soave | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Allegrini 2012 Soave | White Blend | Allegrini |
46550 | 46549 | US | Lots of rich blueberry, cherry and blackberry fruit flavors in this Syrah. It's soft in the mouth, with a sweetness that's due to caramelized oak and the glycerine of high alcohol. Not an ager, but delicious now with charred beef. | Hope Family Vineyard | 87 | 42 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | | | Austin Hope 2011 Hope Family Vineyard Syrah (Paso Robles) | Syrah | Austin Hope |
46551 | 46550 | France | The outer fringes of Chablis produce Petit Chablis, a light style of wine that, like this, can be fruity and drinkable young. Fresh acidity and a light, crisp aftertaste offer refreshment. | | 85 | | Burgundy | Petit Chablis | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Louis Moreau 2013 Petit Chablis | Chardonnay | Domaine Louis Moreau |
46552 | 46551 | France | This soft and gentle wine doesn't show great character. Wood and yellow fruits appear timidly through the rounded texture. Drink now and until 2016. | Fourchaume Premier Cru | 85 | 50 | Burgundy | Chablis | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Vrignaud 2012 Fourchaume Premier Cru (Chablis) | Chardonnay | Domaine Vrignaud |
46553 | 46552 | Italy | Made from organically farmed grapes, this sparkling wine from Central Italy has tangy citrus, apple and nutty sensations. Big, steely bubbles and vivacious acidity create a somewhat rough mouthfeel. | Brut | 85 | 26 | Italy Other | Vino Spumante | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Saladini Pilastri NV Brut Pecorino (Vino Spumante) | Pecorino | Saladini Pilastri |
46554 | 46553 | Portugal | This is a fresh wine with attractive ripe fruits. Apples, bitter orange and a streak of citrus are coupled with pineapple acidity. It's a well-made, immediately drinkable wine. | Audaz | 85 | 9 | Alentejano | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Herdade Grande 2013 Audaz White (Alentejano) | Portuguese White | Herdade Grande |
46555 | 46554 | France | Fruity and lightly herbaceous, this is a crisp wine. Gooseberry and pink grapefruit flavors are rounded out with a fresh apricot and tightened with minerality. It's ready to drink. | | 85 | 15 | Burgundy | Saint-Bris | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | La Chablisienne 2013 Saint-Bris | Sauvignon Blanc | La Chablisienne |
46556 | 46555 | Germany | Fleshy, slightly overripe aromas of yellow peach and nectarine extend from nose to finish on this semi-sweet Riesling. It's crisp and refreshing with tangerine acidity, but a dusty, pollen note distracts on the finish. | Bernkasteler Kurfürstlay Spätlese | 85 | 15 | Mosel | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Leonard Kreusch 2012 Bernkasteler Kurfürstlay Spätlese Riesling (Mosel) | Riesling | Leonard Kreusch |
46557 | 46556 | France | Bright and vivid, this crisp wine is made without oak. It is all fruitiness, crisp apples and grapefruit, with a tangy orange zest texture. It's ready to drink. | | 85 | 15 | Burgundy | Mâcon-Villages | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Louis Jadot 2013 Mâcon-Villages | Chardonnay | Louis Jadot |
46558 | 46557 | US | From a selection of clones planted in Goldridge sandy loam soils, this is a dark and savory Pinot Noir. Ripe and oaked, it presents a balanced combination of cherry fruit flavor and soda spice. | Estate Grown and Bottled Cider Ridge Vineyard | 85 | 42 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Balletto 2012 Estate Grown and Bottled Cider Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) | Pinot Noir | Balletto |
46559 | 46558 | Spain | Candied oak aromas smell like sweet plastic and rubber, while berry scents lurk below. This is blocky and a bit sticky in feel, with basic plum and berry flavors that finish with a pasty accent. | Viñas Temprana Old Vines | 85 | 8 | Northern Spain | Campo de Borja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bodegas Aragonesas 2012 Viñas Temprana Old Vines Garnacha (Campo de Borja) | Garnacha | Bodegas Aragonesas |
46560 | 46559 | Portugal | Fresh and lightly sparkling, this is a crisp, citrus-driven wine. Its acidity is just right, fruity while well integrated. Some sweetness at the end makes it fine for apéritif drinking. | Grande Escolha | 85 | 11 | Vinho Verde | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Casa de Vilacetinho 2013 Grande Escolha White (Vinho Verde) | Portuguese White | Casa de Vilacetinho |