| 23431 | 23430 | Argentina | Vaguely floral aromas precede a sweet, cloying palate that tastes candied. | | 81 | 8 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Region 1 2013 Moscato (Mendoza) | Moscato | Region 1 |
| 23432 | 23431 | US | Kiwi, mint and green apple notes mark the nose. Medium in weight, it features seemingly underripe acids that give the palate a discernible nerviness. | | 81 | 15 | Virginia | Virginia | | | | Prince Michel NV Viognier (Virginia) | Viognier | Prince Michel |
| 23433 | 23432 | Argentina | Soapy, funky aromas feel unfocused, with bland flavors of melon and not much else. It finishes soft. | | 81 | 13 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Tres Exilios 2013 Torrontés (Mendoza) | Torrontés | Tres Exilios |
| 23434 | 23433 | France | In this unbalanced, medium-dry wine, the fruit, the acidity and the sweetness don't seem to want to hang together. At the end, the acidity wins, while the rest of the wine is left behind. | V Douce France | 81 | 14 | Loire Valley | Vouvray | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Bougrier 2013 V Douce France (Vouvray) | Chenin Blanc | Bougrier |
| 23435 | 23434 | US | A Grenache-based rosé, this features broad aromas of tart red fruits and an edgy, medium-bodied palate. | Rosa Dia Estate | 81 | 18 | North Carolina | Yadkin Valley | | | | Jones von Drehle 2012 Rosa Dia Estate Rosé (Yadkin Valley) | Rosé | Jones von Drehle |
| 23436 | 23435 | US | The color of castor oil, this sweet table wine offers clove and root beer flavors that cling to the finish. | Noche Sweet Table Wine | 80 | 17 | Virginia | Virginia | | | | Cooper Vineyards NV Noche Sweet Table Wine Red (Virginia) | Red Blend | Cooper Vineyards |
| 23437 | 23436 | Argentina | Tropical, soapy aromas are yeasty and flat. Flavors of lychee and melon have no follow-through and finish mealy. | | 80 | 13 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Tres Exilios 2013 Chardonnay (Mendoza) | Chardonnay | Tres Exilios |
| 23438 | 23437 | Argentina | Candied plum and red berry aromas smell like red licorice. Flavors are raisiny, with sourness and astringency. | Estate Bottled | 80 | 5 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Terrenal 2013 Estate Bottled Malbec (Mendoza) | Malbec | Terrenal |
| 23451 | 23450 | US | Dry, soft and simple, with pleasant flavors of grilled cherries, raspberries, cola, red licorice, red currants and smoky oak. The texture is nice and silky. Drink now. | | 86 | 32 | California | York Mountain | Central Coast | | | Calcareous 2007 Pinot Noir (York Mountain) | Pinot Noir | Calcareous |
| 23439 | 23438 | France | This is full of fruit and weighty tannins. Coming from one of the finest vineyards in Burgundy, it is going to have great power and an opulent nature. This wine also has elegance, its black fruits controlled and with a mineral edge. That doesn't take away the power, it enhances the stylishness of this grand wine. Drink from 2020. | | 96 | 240 | Burgundy | Chambertin | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Rossignol-Trapet 2011 Chambertin | Pinot Noir | Domaine Rossignol-Trapet |
| 23440 | 23439 | France | Initially, this is a richly ripe wine with tropical fruit flavors. It also has an immense sense of structure that supports the fruit impressively. It's dense, concentrated, exuding power and solidity, while always keeping a sense of elegance. Drink from 2018. | | 96 | 315 | Burgundy | Chevalier-Montrachet | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Bouchard Père & Fils 2011 Chevalier-Montrachet | Chardonnay | Bouchard Père & Fils |
| 23441 | 23440 | France | This is powerful and rich, allowing just a note of freshness to creep into the firm structure. Dark tannins, black fruits and smoky wood flavors combine harmoniously, lending a sense of great power and long-term aging potential. Drink from 2019. | Le Corton | 96 | 115 | Burgundy | Corton | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Bouchard Père & Fils 2011 Le Corton (Corton) | Pinot Noir | Bouchard Père & Fils |
| 23442 | 23441 | Spain | This could be the best Astrales to date. Alluring scents of plum, blueberry and spice are backed by balsam dust and briary pipe-tobacco aromas. Deep and tannic on the palate, then packed with mocha, chocolate, toasted marshmallow, cassis and cherry cough drop flavors, this is fixed and firm now, with a staunch, intense, nervy finish. Drink from 2015–2028. | | 96 | 90 | Northern Spain | Ribera del Duero | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Astrales 2010 Ribera del Duero | Tinto Fino | Astrales |
| 23443 | 23442 | Italy | Light-bodied and lacking in tannin, this is a more traditional Barbera, with attractive mixed berry fruit on the nose, followed by forest floor and graham cracker flavors in the mouth. Drink now. | | 86 | 15 | Piedmont | Barbera d'Alba Superiore | | | | Veglio 2007 Barbera d'Alba Superiore | Barbera | Veglio |
| 23444 | 23443 | Argentina | For everyday consumption, this is good Cabernet with rousing fruit, body and pulse. The nose has smoke, rubber, pepper and cured meat to go with berry and cassis aromas, and the palate is very fruity, driving and loaded with flavorful cherry, raspberry and plum fruit. Not refined but good and honest. | | 86 | 11 | Other | San Juan | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Tour 52 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (San Juan) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Tour 52 |
| 23445 | 23444 | Italy | This wine seems to have a bit of everything. Lovely aromas of fresh cut grass mix with pear and melon on the nose while the palate offers some nice minerality and ends on a lingering peach note. Drink now to two years. | Cortese di Gavi | 86 | 21 | Piedmont | Cortese di Gavi | | | | Pio Cesare 2008 Cortese di Gavi (Cortese di Gavi) | Cortese | Pio Cesare |
| 23446 | 23445 | US | Feels a bit one-dimensional now, showing fruit and oak sweetness and ripe, forward cherry pie and spice flavors. Could age, but the simple structure suggests otherwise. Drink this southern Rhône-style blend now. | The Pick | 86 | 40 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | | | Terry Hoage 2007 The Pick Red (Paso Robles) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Terry Hoage |
| 23447 | 23446 | Italy | An unfussy nose of rapberries and grape jam leads to a crisp, juicy palate that finishes with appealing blackberry flavors. The lack of tannin makes this smooth example a good choice for pasta in a tomato sauce. | Quattro Fratelli | 86 | 25 | Piedmont | Barbera d'Alba | | | | Boroli 2006 Quattro Fratelli (Barbera d'Alba) | Barbera | Boroli |
| 23448 | 23447 | Italy | Muscular tannins nearly mask raspberry and cherry notes in this structured red. The juicy palate leads to a fairly long, earthy finish. Drink with pepperoni and sausage pizza. | Pian Balbo | 86 | 18 | Piedmont | Dolcetto d'Alba | | | | Poderi Colla 2006 Pian Balbo (Dolcetto d'Alba) | Dolcetto | Poderi Colla |
| 23449 | 23448 | US | The delicate nose on this reserve Chard offers citrus and flowers with a touch of nutty spice. On the palate, it's a straightforward white with elements of lemon citrus, grapefruit and hazelnut. An easy-drinking Chardonnay with class. | Estate Bottled Reserve | 86 | 20 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Susan Kostrzewa | @suskostrzewa | Lamoreaux Landing 2007 Estate Bottled Reserve Chardonnay (Finger Lakes) | Chardonnay | Lamoreaux Landing |
| 23450 | 23449 | Argentina | Inviting raspberry and cherry aromas have a tiny level of volatility, while the palate is chunky, bold and edgy, with big berry flavors leading the way. Full on the finish, with some oak and vanilla to give it padding. Lively, full-bodied Cabernet that's pretty good in the long run. | Finca La Florencia | 86 | 14 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Familia Cassone 2007 Finca La Florencia Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Familia Cassone |
| 23452 | 23451 | US | Black cherry, mocha and pepper lead on this easy-drinking red from Chaddsford. On the palate, soft cherry fruit, cedar spice and chocolate give the wine a luscious edge. Pair with Mexican mole, spiced ribs or pasta. | | 86 | 19 | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | | Susan Kostrzewa | @suskostrzewa | Chaddsford 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Pennsylvania) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Chaddsford |
| 23453 | 23452 | US | Ungainly, with stiff, puckery tannins giving a hard astringency, and unintegrated oak sticking out. Somewhere inbetween are modest cherry, anise and herb flavors. Pretty good, but not likely to go anywhere, so drink now. | Estate Grown | 86 | 35 | California | Oakville | Napa | | | Turnbull 2006 Estate Grown Merlot (Oakville) | Merlot | Turnbull |
| 23454 | 23453 | US | A dry, tannic and severe Syrah. It's tart and sandpapery in the mouth, with a scoury mouthfeel, and although you'll find some cherries and currants, there's not enough richness to counterbalance the toughness. | Paradise Road | 86 | 30 | California | Santa Barbara County | Central Coast | | | Jalama 2006 Paradise Road Syrah (Santa Barbara County) | Syrah | Jalama |
| 23455 | 23454 | Spain | Grassy and pungent, with lime, citrus and white pepper on the nose. Tangy and simple across the palate, with basic pineapple and passion fruit flavors. Good but thins out on the finish, leaving leftover acidity. | | 86 | 15 | Northern Spain | Rueda | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Mania 2008 Verdejo (Rueda) | Verdejo | Mania |
| 23456 | 23455 | Italy | This Moscato is a great value, a perfect opening for a big party. Made in a subtle, lightly sweet style, with sophisticated gardenia and white flower scents on the nose. A jazzy midpalate mineral note contributes some edge, while the elegant finish trails off into intriguing notes of fresh ginger and roasted pineapple. Drink up, no reason to age. | Pitulé | 86 | 13 | Piedmont | Moscato d'Asti | | | | Neirano 2008 Pitulé (Moscato d'Asti) | Moscato | Neirano |
| 23457 | 23456 | Italy | Fontanafredda's Moscato d'Asti is a cut above its competitors, with intense orange, grape and pear aromas that lead into a palate of white grapes and ground cherries. The medium finish is intensely sweet but an underlying freshness saves it from being cloying. Drink with a plate of mixed fruit. | Moncucco | 86 | 13 | Piedmont | Moscato d'Asti | | | | Fontanafredda 2007 Moncucco (Moscato d'Asti) | Moscato | Fontanafredda |
| 23458 | 23457 | US | Currant, cola, spice and cherry lead this layered Cab from Delfosse. It's an approachable style but with added character: cinnamon spice, tobacco and black cherry on the palate is integrated and smooth. An elegant wine with ageable chops. | | 86 | 24 | Virginia | Monticello | | Susan Kostrzewa | @suskostrzewa | Delfosse 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Monticello) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Delfosse |
| 23459 | 23458 | Italy | This is a plush and upfront wine that offers succulent aromas of cherry, black fruit and plum. It glides clean down the palate thanks to its thick density and soft, smooth texture. The wine has the pulp and density to pair with most winter foods. | | 86 | 14 | Piedmont | Barbera d'Alba | | | | Pelassa 2005 Barbera d'Alba | Barbera | Pelassa |
| 23460 | 23459 | US | Made in the California style, with very ripe pineapple and apple fruit, elaborated by French oak barrels, malolactic fermentation and sur lie aging. The result will appeal to many, even if it's a bit obvious and direct. | October Night Vineyard | 86 | 25 | California | Arroyo Seco | Central Coast | | | J. Lohr 2006 October Night Vineyard Chardonnay (Arroyo Seco) | Chardonnay | J. Lohr |