| 30451 | 30450 | South Africa | Red berry, cherry and pepper on the nose and pepper, red berry and smoke on the palate offer simple, easygoing flavors in an affordable package. A straightforward red. | | 83 | 11 | Western Cape | | | Susan Kostrzewa | @suskostrzewa | KWV 2004 Shiraz (Western Cape) | Shiraz | KWV |
| 30452 | 30451 | US | The 2005 Pinot Noir from Honeywood is a dead ringer for—guess what!—the 2004 Pinot Noir from the same winery. Soft entry, herbal and somewhat stemmy mid-palate, tannic, slightly hot finish. | | 83 | 24 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Honeywood Winery 2005 Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Noir | Honeywood Winery |
| 30453 | 30452 | US | A little heavy, thick and jammy, like melted blackberry jelly mixed with alcohol. Okay with pizza, burgers and such. | | 83 | 18 | California | Sonoma Valley | Sonoma | | | Kunde 2005 Zinfandel (Sonoma Valley) | Zinfandel | Kunde |
| 30454 | 30453 | France | Produced from grapes from the island of Corsica, this soft, open Pinot Noir has some pleasing fresh berry fruits, hints of strawberries and soft tannins. Ready to drink now. | Robert Skalli South of France | 83 | 15 | France Other | Vin de Pays de l'Ile de Beauté | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Les Vins Skalli 2006 Robert Skalli South of France Pinot Noir (Vin de Pays de l'Ile de Beauté) | Pinot Noir | Les Vins Skalli |
| 30455 | 30454 | US | Soft and candied, with cherry jam, gingersnap cookie and vanilla flavors that are a little on the sweet side. | | 83 | 12 | California | California | California Other | | | Mirassou 2006 Merlot (California) | Merlot | Mirassou |
| 30456 | 30455 | US | Overtly off-dry to sweet, but marked by high acidity and a bitterness that dries out the cherry-vanilla flavors, this blush will happily pair with cheeseburgers and buffalo wings. | Twin Valley White | 83 | 5 | California | California | California Other | | | Gallo Family Vineyards NV Twin Valley White Zinfandel (California) | Zinfandel | Gallo Family Vineyards |
| 30457 | 30456 | US | Okay for everyday purposes, a gentle wine with candied pineapple and apple flavors and oaky notes of vanilla and honey. | | 83 | 7 | California | California | California Other | | | Barefoot Cellars NV Chardonnay (California) | Chardonnay | Barefoot Cellars |
| 30458 | 30457 | US | At the equivalent of $4.50 per regular bottle, this Merlot is a pretty good buy. It's a little rough and peppery, but the dryness helps, and so does the hint of cherry-berry fruit. | | 83 | 18 | California | California | California Other | | | Bota Box 2006 Merlot (California) | Merlot | Bota Box |
| 30459 | 30458 | US | With 10% Petite Sirah, this dark, full-bodied wine is overtly sweet and rustic. It's made in a popular style meant to wash down ribs, pork and chicken dripping with barbecue sauce. | Selected Vineyards | 83 | 12 | California | Central Coast | Central Coast | | | Concannon 2006 Selected Vineyards Merlot (Central Coast) | Merlot | Concannon |
| 30460 | 30459 | Chile | Minty and lean on the nose, with tangy, borderline sour red-fruit flavors. There's a little toast, licorice and bitterness to darken things up, but by then the game is pretty much lost. Finishes sharp as well. | Reserva | 83 | 13 | Molina | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Echeverria 2006 Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Molina) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Echeverria |
| 30461 | 30460 | US | A dry, tannicly astringent wine that doesn't seem fully ripened. It has green, herb and mint-infused berry flavors. Cabernet, Colorino and Sangiovese. | Sassolino | 83 | 18 | California | Cienega Valley | Central Coast | | | Pietra Santa 2005 Sassolino Red (Cienega Valley) | Red Blend | Pietra Santa |
| 30462 | 30461 | Chile | Spicy and minty on the nose, with hard primary aromas and lots of cinnamon. There isn't much fruit or body to this youngster, which seems wood-infused and short on substance. 45,000 cases made. | | 83 | 9 | Central Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Terra Andina 2007 Carmenère (Central Valley) | Carmenère | Terra Andina |
| 30463 | 30462 | US | Soft, simple and a little overripe, with baked cherry and black currant flavors. Finishes dry and tannic. | | 83 | 11 | California | California | California Other | | | McManis 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (California) | Cabernet Sauvignon | McManis |
| 30464 | 30463 | US | Sharp and grapey, with sweet, jellied flavors of cherries, blackberries and chocolate. With a production of nearly a half-million cases, lots and lots of folks will happily wash down their meats and pasta with this easy red wine. | Valley Oaks | 83 | 9 | California | California | California Other | | | Fetzer 2005 Valley Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon (California) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Fetzer |
| 30465 | 30464 | US | The oak flavoring overpowers, with smoky char, buttered toast, caramel and sweet vanilla dominating the pineapple and pear fruit. | Valley Oaks | 83 | 9 | California | California | California Other | | | Fetzer 2007 Valley Oaks Chardonnay (California) | Chardonnay | Fetzer |
| 30466 | 30465 | US | Pretty simple, but gets the job done with a creamy texture and peach and oak flavors. | Twin Valley | 83 | 5 | California | California | California Other | | | Gallo Family Vineyards 2005 Twin Valley Chardonnay (California) | Chardonnay | Gallo Family Vineyards |
| 30467 | 30466 | South Africa | Subtle aromas of red fruit and pepper lead on this easygoing red. The palate ffers a good balance of red fruit, spice, medium tannins and a zesty finish. An interesting alternative that will pair well with BBQ, grilled ribs. Imported by Racke USA. | | 83 | 10 | Western Cape | | | Susan Kostrzewa | @suskostrzewa | Golden Kaan 2005 Pinotage (Western Cape) | Pinotage | Golden Kaan |
| 30468 | 30467 | US | Black pepper, smoke, grilled bread and other robust flavors come to mind when sipping this big, distinctive and well-made wine. While ripe and full bodied, it's not overly fruity or jammy, and retains a sense of reserve and strength along with a very firm backbone of tannin. Best to drink after 2020. | Alder Springs Vineyard | 90 | 65 | California | Mendocino County | | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Y Rousseau 2012 Alder Springs Vineyard Tannat (Mendocino County) | Tannat | Y Rousseau |
| 30469 | 30468 | France | A blend of 50-50 Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, this is a rich wine from Grand Cru vineyards on the Montagne de Reims. It also structured, with a strongly mineral texture that is tight and concentrated. The wine, with its light tannins from the red wine in the blend, is ready to drink. | Grand Cru Brut Rosé | 90 | 73 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Henriet-Bazin NV Grand Cru Brut Rosé (Champagne) | Champagne Blend | Henriet-Bazin |
| 30470 | 30469 | Portugal | This big wine, now almost mature, shows dark plum and dense fruits that are pushed into shape by the firm tannins and wood aging flavors. The wine is dense and concentrated, with a fine juicy aftertaste that also promises further aging. Drink until 2020. | Reserva | 90 | 19 | Alentejo | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Herdade dos Machados 2011 Reserva Red (Alentejo) | Portuguese Red | Herdade dos Machados |
| 30471 | 30470 | South Africa | A blend of 58% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Franc, 11% Malbec, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Petit Verdot, this harmonious and well-balanced wine is ready to be enjoyed now. Dark, lush fruit tones of blackberry, boysenberry and plum are laced with enticing hints of licorice, menthol and cocoa, while notes of cigar box and leather hang on through the long finish. | Z | 90 | 50 | Stellenbosch | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | De Toren 2011 Z Red (Stellenbosch) | Red Blend | De Toren |
| 30472 | 30471 | France | Aged four years before disgorgement, this ripe and generously soft wine has both mature toasty flavors and great acidity. Rich in apricot as well as white fruit flavors, it is well balanced, with layers of acidity smoothed by the yeasty aftertaste. Drink now. | Brut Art Deco | 90 | 49 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Collet NV Brut Art Deco (Champagne) | Champagne Blend | Collet |
| 30473 | 30472 | Italy | Aromas of fragrant white flowers, acacia and orchard fruit float out of the glass. The frothy, linear palate delivers crisp green apple, pear and citrus alongside racy acidity and small, persistent bubbles. | Extra Dry | 90 | | Veneto | Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Fratelli Bortolin NV Extra Dry (Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore) | Glera | Fratelli Bortolin |
| 30474 | 30473 | France | Red and yellow apples are the fruity markers of this crémant—their fruity flavor pervades the light-footed palate that fizzes with gentle froth. There is a bitter edge on the palate but also some autolytic, yeasty backbone, lending a bit more substance. Have this full-fruited yet light-bodied sparkler with food and it will come into its own. | | 90 | 21 | Alsace | Crémant d'Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Domaine Zinck NV Sparkling (Crémant d'Alsace) | Sparkling Blend | Domaine Zinck |
| 30475 | 30474 | Italy | Delicate aromas of white flowers, stone fruit and pear lead the way. On the palate, a core of green apple and citrus is carried by vibrant, fresh acidity. Small, lively bubbles lend finesse. | | 90 | 15 | Veneto | Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Drusian NV Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore | Glera | Drusian |
| 30476 | 30475 | US | From a 2,100-foot-elevation site, this wine is given 18 months in French oak. Earthy and wooded, it's a sizable mountain of a wine, reflective of its provenance, with big, dry tannins and a taste of tobacco. Age through 2020. | | 90 | 150 | California | Diamond Mountain District | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Entrepreneur 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon (Diamond Mountain District) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Entrepreneur |
| 30477 | 30476 | Portugal | Released in 2015 to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Fonseca, this Port is a style that's a Fonseca specialty. Bottled without filtering allows the wine to age, and this was bottled in 2008. It is a beautiful full, ripe wine, with a generous structure of red fruits and raisins supported by a dense texture. | Bicentenary Edition Crusted | 90 | | Port | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Fonseca NV Bicentenary Edition Crusted (Port) | Port | Fonseca |
| 30478 | 30477 | US | Nicely balanced and full of satisfying cherry flavors, this full-bodied wine has a top note like slices of grilled baguette. Bright cranberry and hints of baking spices round out its personality. Best cellar it until at least 2017. | | 90 | 55 | California | Anderson Valley | | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Fulcrum 2013 Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley) | Pinot Noir | Fulcrum |
| 30479 | 30478 | US | This lightly sparkling, low-alcohol wine is off dry but with bracing acidity. It features a refreshing mix of apple, peach and citrus fruit, making it perfect as a chilled apéritif, or as a mixer for a wine punch or cocktail. | Semi-Sparkling | 90 | 18 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Noble Estate 2013 Semi-Sparkling Muscat (Willamette Valley) | Muscat | Noble Estate |
| 30480 | 30479 | Portugal | The white grapevines at Carvalhas are located at the top of the hills that faces the Douro River, which helps retain acidity. This mineral and floral wine is textured,with a crisp citrus and ripe apricot flavor. It is still young and will be better from late 2016. | Branco da Quinta das Carvalhas | 90 | 30 | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta das Carvalhas 2013 Branco da Quinta das Carvalhas White (Douro) | Portuguese White | Quinta das Carvalhas |