| 30661 | 30660 | New Zealand | Veteran winemaker Nick Goldschmidt has crafted a simple, appealing Marlborough Pinot Noir featuring bright cranberry and pie-cherry fruit, some slightly mossy or herbal elements, medium body and supple tannins. Drink now. | Boulder Bank | 85 | 18 | Marlborough | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Nick Goldschmidt 2009 Boulder Bank Pinot Noir (Marlborough) | Pinot Noir | Nick Goldschmidt |
| 30662 | 30661 | Greece | Fresh lemon and banana aromas lead this curvy white from Greece. Pineapple and citrus flavors are balanced by a touch of spice. Overall the wine is a commercial, friendly-style Chardonnay for fans of easy-drinking whites. | Château Julia | 85 | 15 | Drama | | | Susan Kostrzewa | @suskostrzewa | Domaine Costa Lazaridi 2010 Château Julia Chardonnay (Drama) | Chardonnay | Domaine Costa Lazaridi |
| 30663 | 30662 | US | Stiff and steely, this herbal and tannic Cabernet has an interesting dusty component like a simpler version of a Rutherford (Napa) red. But rather than developing further complexity, it quickly fades away. | Genesis | 85 | 16 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Hogue 2007 Genesis Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Hogue |
| 30664 | 30663 | Cyprus | This Cypriot white has a rich, lemony nose and on the palate, a delicate array of white and yellow fruit. The finish is crisp and clean, but overall, the wine has some weight. A good everyday white made from an ancient grape. | | 85 | 16 | Pafos | | | Susan Kostrzewa | @suskostrzewa | K&K; Vasilikon 2010 Xynisteri (Pafos) | Xynisteri | K&K; Vasilikon |
| 30665 | 30664 | Greece | Pineapple, pear and honey on the nose are followed by tropical fruit and melon on the palate. Sweet and fruity with a honeyed finish, it's not the most sophisticated wine in the world, but will please fans of sweeter styles. | Malvasia of Crete Naturally Sweet Wine | 85 | 45 | Crete | | | Susan Kostrzewa | @suskostrzewa | Lyrarakis NV Malvasia of Crete Naturally Sweet Wine Malvasia (Crete) | Malvasia | Lyrarakis |
| 30666 | 30665 | US | This Pinot is quite tart, giving the cherry and cola flavors a sweet and sour candy taste. It's nicely dry and spicy, but that acidity really cuts. | Zabala Vineyard | 85 | 38 | California | Arroyo Seco | Central Coast | | | Mercy 2009 Zabala Vineyard Pinot Noir (Arroyo Seco) | Pinot Noir | Mercy |
| 30667 | 30666 | US | Sharp in acidity, and not entirely ripe, with a wintergreen mint zest to the cherries. Needs a rich, well-marbled steak to soften it. | | 85 | 25 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | | | Mossback 2009 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) | Pinot Noir | Mossback |
| 30668 | 30667 | France | Rich, sweet and soft, with a strawberry jam character, and just the right balance of acidity. | Bourgogne Pinot Noir | 85 | 30 | Burgundy | Bourgogne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Alex Gambal 2009 Bourgogne Pinot Noir (Bourgogne) | Pinot Noir | Alex Gambal |
| 30669 | 30668 | US | Kudos to Gallo for letting people know this wine is sweet. That avoids a lot of confusion. The honey, tangerine and peach flavors are balanced with lots of zesty acidity. Delightful, and a great bargain. | Refreshingly Sweet | 85 | 7 | California | California | California Other | | | Barefoot NV Refreshingly Sweet Riesling (California) | Riesling | Barefoot |
| 30670 | 30669 | Italy | Gufo means “owl” in Italian and indeed a cartoon of one is pictured on the label. A pure expression of Nebbiolo, this wine offers drying mineral or chalky notes with some cherry in the background over a crisp, clean style. Pair it with thick crust Chicago pizza. | Cren del Gufo | 85 | 15 | Piedmont | Langhe | | | | Cantine Lanzavecchia 2010 Cren del Gufo Nebbiolo (Langhe) | Nebbiolo | Cantine Lanzavecchia |
| 30671 | 30670 | Italy | There's an earthy note of white mushroom or cured meat that is followed by bright freshness in the mouth. Pair this easy Barbera with cheesy pasta or pizza. | Camparó | 85 | | Piedmont | Barbera d'Asti Superiore | | | | Cascina La Ghersa 2007 Camparó (Barbera d'Asti Superiore) | Barbera | Cascina La Ghersa |
| 30672 | 30671 | New Zealand | Typical passion fruit and gooseberry aromas turn tropical and almost rich on the palate. This is weightier than many Sauvignons, lushly ripe and maybe even a touch sweet—serve it well chilled for best effect. | Regional Collection | 85 | 14 | Marlborough | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Nobilo 2010 Regional Collection Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough) | Sauvignon Blanc | Nobilo |
| 30673 | 30672 | US | This is old vine Lemberger, one of the first red grapes to be widely planted in eastern Washington. It comes from a 1979 planting at the Red Willow vineyard. Raspberry and cherry fruit flavors dominate, pretty and pure, but lacking in depth. Some Lemberger can approach the style of Dry Creek Zinfandel; this is more of a simple red quaffer. | Old Vines Red | 85 | 18 | Washington | Yakima Valley | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Kana 2007 Old Vines Red Red (Yakima Valley) | Red Blend | Kana |
| 30674 | 30673 | US | Here's a clean, brisk Sauvignon Blanc for pairing with Asian fare. It's spicy and overtly sweet, with lemongrass, honey and vanilla flavors. | | 85 | 12 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | | | Kenwood 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Sonoma County) | Sauvignon Blanc | Kenwood |
| 30675 | 30674 | US | This is a tightly wound wine that's dry and tannic. Although it has a solid core of cherry jam, red currant and sweet oak flavors, the texture is a little rough. Drink now. | | 85 | 32 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | | | Burt Street Cellars 2011 Grenache (Sonoma Coast) | Grenache | Burt Street Cellars |
| 30676 | 30675 | US | Not a lot of stuffing in this Pinot Noir. The raspberry and cherry flavors hit fast and disappear quickly, with a mushroomy finish. But the wine does show a certain flair and elegance. | | 85 | 24 | California | Central Coast | Central Coast | | | Calera 2011 Pinot Noir (Central Coast) | Pinot Noir | Calera |
| 30677 | 30676 | France | Wood-laden, spicy wine with some ripe black currant fruit and soft tannins. This is a warm, open wine that is likely to age over the next year. | | 85 | 17 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux Supérieur | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Allégret 2011 Bordeaux Supérieur | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Allégret |
| 30678 | 30677 | France | Young, herbaceous wine, very fruity and lightly perfumed. It is crisp and delicate, with its citrus and pineapple fruits already lively and fresh. | | 85 | 14 | Bordeaux | Entre-Deux-Mers | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Allégret 2012 Entre-Deux-Mers | Bordeaux-style White Blend | Château Allégret |
| 30679 | 30678 | France | The aromas are of wood as much as fruit. While the palate also shows plenty of wood aging flavors, there is also a more floral, red berry fruit character that's already attractive. The acidity at the end gives intense freshness. | | 85 | 15 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Laubès 2011 Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Laubès |
| 30680 | 30679 | Chile | The nose on this average SB is bland and neutral, but inoffensive. A fleshy, normal feeling palate leads to slightly dilute flavors of scallion, mustard green and apple. This finishes mellow and slightly pithy, with nothing in particular standing out. | Cuvée Tradition | 85 | 13 | Rapel Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Château Los Boldos 2012 Cuvée Tradition Sauvignon Blanc (Rapel Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Château Los Boldos |
| 30681 | 30680 | US | This Cabernet has a rather bubblegummy, candied, gassy taste. It's exuberantly ripe in cherries, red currants and mocha, and fun to drink, but expensive. | Three Creek Vineyard | 85 | 40 | California | Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara | Central Coast | | | Cimarone 2011 Three Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Cimarone |
| 30682 | 30681 | US | This sports a smoky aroma, wrapped into tight, tart red fruits. There is an ashy undertone, and somewhat granular tannins. | Marina Piper | 85 | 20 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Cottonwood Winery of Oregon 2011 Marina Piper Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Noir | Cottonwood Winery of Oregon |
| 30683 | 30682 | Germany | Green, herbal notes are prominent on this brisk, savory Riesling. Lemony acidity and hints of bitter lime pith add a stark, refreshing quality that would accompany rich goat cheese or cured meats quite well. | Fritz Fisk | 85 | 13 | Mosel | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Dr. Pauly Bergweiler 2011 Fritz Fisk Riesling (Mosel) | Riesling | Dr. Pauly Bergweiler |
| 30684 | 30683 | US | With some blackberry, cassis and oak flavors, this is a pretty good wine. It's a little green, and the acidity is sharp. Drink up. | | 85 | 15 | California | Central Coast | Central Coast | | | Edna Valley Vineyard 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon (Central Coast) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Edna Valley Vineyard |
| 30685 | 30684 | Spain | Yeasty, dusty aromas of apple and melon lead to a plump, almost flat feeling palate with generic flavors of peach, apple and melon. The finish has a soft, mealy, slightly creamy and flat feel along with modest flavors of white fruits. | | 85 | 11 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | El Coto 2012 Viura (Rioja) | Viura | El Coto |
| 30686 | 30685 | France | Simple, fruity wine, crisp, clean, laden with red fruits and touched by vanilla. The wine is light, fragrant and totally ready to drink. | Sables d'Azur | 85 | | Provence | Côtes de Provence | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Gassier 2012 Sables d'Azur Rosé (Côtes de Provence) | Rosé | Gassier |
| 30687 | 30686 | Italy | This is a ripe and slightly jammy expression of Cabernet Sauvignon with tones of strawberry and raspberry back by a lush, soft mouthfeel. There is a chewy quality to the finish. | Vigne del Borgo | 85 | 16 | Central Italy | Lazio | | | | Villa Gianna 2010 Vigne del Borgo Cabernet Sauvignon (Lazio) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Villa Gianna |
| 30688 | 30687 | Italy | From the Circeo appellation in Lazio (Central Italy), this blend of Trebbiano (50%), Malvasia and Chardonnay opens with sticky aromas of honey, ripe peach and candied apricot. The wine feels heavy and waxy in the mouth and could use an extra boost of acidity. | Innato Circeo | 85 | 16 | Central Italy | Lazio | | | | Villa Gianna 2011 Innato Circeo White (Lazio) | White Blend | Villa Gianna |
| 30689 | 30688 | Chile | Soft citrus with exotic spice notes make for a good but flabby bouquet. Things follow suit in the mouth, which is chunky and heavy. Flavors of mild citrus and lychee are oily and lightly spiced, while the finish flattens up and turns bitter. Drink now. | La Joya Gran Reserva | 85 | 15 | Colchagua Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Viña Bisquertt 2012 La Joya Gran Reserva Gewurztraminer (Colchagua Valley) | Gewürztraminer | Viña Bisquertt |
| 30690 | 30689 | Chile | After an herbal, lightly leafy aromatic opening, this rings around in the mouth before settling on racy red plum, raspberry and controlled herbal flavors. It's solid and varietally correct, but it finishes short and a bit acidic. | Columbine Special Reserve | 85 | 17 | Casablanca Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | William Cole 2011 Columbine Special Reserve Pinot Noir (Casablanca Valley) | Pinot Noir | William Cole |