| 30691 | 30690 | US | This 100% varietal wine is lightly aromatic with notes of fig and fresh spun cotton. It's medium bodied in feel with lemony acids but wants a bit more concentration to keep it together. | | 85 | 22 | Oregon | Umpqua Valley | Southern Oregon | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Pyrenees 2011 Semillon (Umpqua Valley) | Sémillon | Pyrenees |
| 30692 | 30691 | US | A good, rustic Merlot, this is dry and smooth, with cherry, chocolate, anise and spice flavors. Fine for drinking now. | | 85 | 28 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | | | Record Family Wines 2010 Merlot (Paso Robles) | Merlot | Record Family Wines |
| 30693 | 30692 | US | A useful, all-purpose Chardonnay for parties. Gets the job done with a creamy texture and hints of vanilla, buttered toast, Asian pears and green apples. | | 85 | 14 | California | California | California Other | | | Six Degrees 2011 Chardonnay (California) | Chardonnay | Six Degrees |
| 30694 | 30693 | US | This wine is slightly spritzy and sugary, with simple yet clean apple flavors. The finish is sweet, quick and pleasantly quaffable. Best to chill it down before drinking. | Estate Grown | 85 | 10 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | StoneCap 2011 Estate Grown Chardonnay (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Chardonnay | StoneCap |
| 30695 | 30694 | US | This has a strong start with aromas of black fruits and licorice. It's rather light in color, with fruit flavors of ripe raspberry and a little funk in the finish. | Estate Grown | 85 | 10 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | StoneCap 2011 Estate Grown Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Syrah | StoneCap |
| 30696 | 30695 | US | Slightly soapy in the nose, this enters softly, then turns sharp and slightly bitter. Hints of melon and butter emerge, but the mouthfeel is somewhat disjointed and the flavors not yet fully integrated. | | 85 | 20 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Torii Mor 2011 Pinot Blanc | Pinot Blanc | Torii Mor |
| 30697 | 30696 | Spain | The overriding character of this basic Rioja is raisiny, ripe berry fruit; it's on the nose, palate and finish. Alongside these notes are mild tannins, some rubbery weight and chunky friendliness. | Crianza | 85 | 14 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Viña Cerrada 2009 Crianza (Rioja) | Tempranillo | Viña Cerrada |
| 30698 | 30697 | Spain | A waxy nose with aromas of dried pit fruits including apricot is more stalky smelling than overtly fruity. A grabby mouthfeel shows weight and waxiness, while stalky, baked flavors of squash, pumpkin and papaya finish with a touch of oxidation. Drink now before this loses its vitality. | Selección | 85 | 30 | Northern Spain | Valdeorras | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Viña Somoza 2011 Selección Godello (Valdeorras) | Godello | Viña Somoza |
| 30699 | 30698 | US | This is a little jammy with fruit, while also a little hot, but pretty good for the price. Marked by flavors of raspberry jam and red currants, it's a nice, medium-bodied and balanced wine. | South Ridge | 85 | 15 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | | | J. Lohr 2010 South Ridge Syrah (Paso Robles) | Syrah | J. Lohr |
| 30700 | 30699 | US | The blend is 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 24% Syrah and 5% Sangio. It's a sturdy, all-purpose red, diffuse but with simple raspberry and cherry fruit as the focus of a somewhat grapey, slightly sweet core. | Rock Lake | 85 | 16 | Washington | Washington | Washington Other | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Kamiak 2009 Rock Lake Red (Washington) | Red Blend | Kamiak |
| 30701 | 30700 | US | It's hard to fall immediately in love with this Cabernet, despite the fancy Oakville address, as the tannins are so firm. But it's dry and clean, and although the tannins are the star—bold and astringent—there's black fruit there, too, to help it along. Drink now. | Signature Series | 85 | 19 | California | Oakville | Napa | | | Kirkland Signature 2010 Signature Series Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Kirkland Signature |
| 30702 | 30701 | US | This is a good Cab for drinking with everyday fare, like burgers or tacos. It's softly tannic and sweet with blackberries, cherries and toasty oak. | | 85 | 8 | California | California | California Other | | | Kirkland Signature 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon (California) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Kirkland Signature |
| 30703 | 30702 | US | Even though the alcohol is a high 15.3% abv, this Cabernet tastes like it still has some residual sweetness. It's as rich and ripe in blackberries, but awkward, and doesn't seem capable of aging. | Estate | 85 | 80 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | | | L'Aventure 2010 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles) | Cabernet Sauvignon | L'Aventure |
| 30704 | 30703 | Spain | Raspberry, chocolate and plum aromas form a basic bouquet. This shows tight grip along with flavors of baked berry fruits, leather and earth. The finish tastes a bit rubbery, and then heat and dry, peppery notes take over. | Crianza | 85 | 16 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Marqués de Legarda 2008 Crianza (Rioja) | Tempranillo Blend | Marqués de Legarda |
| 30705 | 30704 | Spain | Gold in color, this high-end Viura is cheesy, cidery and dense on the nose. Plump and resiny in feel, it offers woody flavors of baked white fruits. Hailing from a warm vintage, this goes back and forth between ripe, mealy and oaky and tense and nervy. If drinking now, expect more oak than fruit. | Capellanía | 89 | 28 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Marqués de Murrieta 2009 Capellanía Viura (Rioja) | Viura | Marqués de Murrieta |
| 30706 | 30705 | US | Still young and lightly spritzy, this fruity and well-rounded take on Pinot Gris seems to have more than a subtle hint of sweetness. The pretty pear and apple fruit is lightly spicy and spent four months sur lie, all stainless. | | 88 | 13 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Lujon 2013 Pinot Gris (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Gris | Lujon |
| 30707 | 30706 | Italy | Made entirely with Pinot Nero, this opens with aromas of rose, McIntosh apple and red berry. The palate offers up raspberry, cranberry, nectarine and candied ginger backed up by brisk acidity. It ends on a walnut note. | Altera Rosé | 88 | 42 | Lombardy | Franciacorta | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Majolini NV Altera Rosé Pinot Nero (Franciacorta) | Pinot Nero | Majolini |
| 30708 | 30707 | France | Retaining a good sense of structure, this is also a relatively light and fresh Gevrey-Chambertin. It has plenty of raspberry and red plum flavors and lively acidity at the end. Drink from 2015. | | 88 | 70 | Burgundy | Gevrey-Chambertin | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Manuel Olivier 2011 Gevrey-Chambertin | Pinot Noir | Manuel Olivier |
| 30709 | 30708 | France | A ripe and full-bodied wine, this has good depth of flavor from its lees and wood aging. A creamy texture comes along with a tangy cool fruitiness that has lemon and bitter orange flavors. It could be drunk now, but with its still crisp acidity, it will be better from the end of 2015. | | 88 | 27 | Burgundy | Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Manuel Olivier 2012 Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits | Chardonnay | Manuel Olivier |
| 30710 | 30709 | France | A ripe wine, this is full in the mouth and full of fruit. Apricots and lemons go well together for a rich while crisp mouthful. The wood aging over 18 months only shows fleetingly, leaving fruit as the main thrust. It finishes with plenty of fresh acidity. Drink from 2016. | | 88 | 50 | Burgundy | Meursault | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Manuel Olivier 2012 Meursault | Chardonnay | Manuel Olivier |
| 30711 | 30710 | US | This saignée-style rosé is 100% Pinot Noir; a small percentage was fermented in neutral oak. Light and pretty, it offers tart raspberry fruit with a bit of pie cherry also. Generously acidic, it's an excellent meal-starter or accompaniment to light poultry dishes. | | 88 | 19 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Adelsheim 2013 Rosé (Willamette Valley) | Rosé | Adelsheim |
| 30712 | 30711 | Argentina | Baked, earthy aromas of raisin, fruitcake, ink and oak require plenty of air to show their best. A jammy, creamy, oaky palate is home to resiny flavors of vanilla, spice and berry fruits. The finish is woody, resiny and pasty, with ripe yet generic flavors in reserve. | Reserva Tonel 46 | 88 | 16 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bodega Toneles 2011 Reserva Tonel 46 Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Bodega Toneles |
| 30713 | 30712 | Italy | Aromas suggest prunes, black cherries, resin and a whiff of exotic spices. The straightforward palate delivers raisins, dried cherries marinated in spirits and roasted coffee bean alongside assertive tannins. | | 88 | 45 | Veneto | Amarone della Valpolicella Classico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Bolla 2009 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico | Red Blend | Bolla |
| 30714 | 30713 | Germany | Wisps of smoke offer a savory introduction to this semi-sweet Riesling full of honey and yellow peach flavors. It's straightforward in style, yet unabashedly tasty with ripe, lush fruit countered by a shock of tangerine acidity. Finishes moderately long with lingering hints of pollen and honeysuckle. | Trittenheimer Apotheke Spätlese | 88 | 18 | Mosel | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Bollig-Lehnert 2012 Trittenheimer Apotheke Spätlese Riesling (Mosel) | Riesling | Bollig-Lehnert |
| 30715 | 30714 | Italy | This opens with aromas of raisin, tobacco leaf, underbrush, grilled porcini mushroom and leather. The extracted palate delivers black pepper, clove, dried sage, prune and licorice supported by teeth-coating tannins. The heat of searing alcohol on the finish throws the wine off balance. | Riserva | 88 | 249 | Veneto | Amarone della Valpolicella Classico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Buglioni 2007 Riserva (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico) | Red Blend | Buglioni |
| 30716 | 30715 | Spain | Ripe, woody, heady aromas of balsam wood and cedar cigar box set up a pushy, thick, syrupy palate that delivers a mix of raisin, berry, stewed plum and licorice flavors. A chewy feeling, stewy-tasting finish is full and blocky. | Roureda Llicorella Clàssic | 88 | 25 | Catalonia | Priorat | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Cellers Unió 2010 Roureda Llicorella Clàssic Red (Priorat) | Red Blend | Cellers Unió |
| 30717 | 30716 | US | Toasted oak integrates nicely with fresh fruit aromas. The flavors are more hidden, with subtle strawberry, black tea tannins and just enough acidity making for an even, well-priced wine. | Estate Tolsosa Vineyard | 88 | 32 | California | Edna Valley | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Tolosa 2012 Estate Tolsosa Vineyard Pinot Noir (Edna Valley) | Pinot Noir | Tolosa |
| 30718 | 30717 | Spain | Melon, peach and vanilla aromas don't display much oak while coming across clean and ripe. This feels juicy, with orange, tangerine and nectarine flavors. The finish is spunky and acidic but not overly deep or complex. This is 95% Viura and 5% Malvasia. | Blanco Fermentado En Barrica | 88 | 15 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Valserrano 2013 Blanco Fermentado En Barrica White (Rioja) | White Blend | Valserrano |
| 30719 | 30718 | Portugal | Very light wood aging gives a complex dimension without losing the ripe yellow fruits that give the wine its rich character. Fresher acidity is integrating well with the spice and vanilla. Drink in 2016. | Colheita Seleccionada | 88 | 16 | Alentejano | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Herdade Grande 2013 Colheita Seleccionada White (Alentejano) | Portuguese White | Herdade Grande |
| 30720 | 30719 | Portugal | This is fragrant, fresh and full of the original fruitiness of the wine. The wood aging, mainly in small barrels, has smoothed the wine out while leaving a hint of toastiness. At the end, the acidity is both delicious and refreshing. | 10-Year-Old Tawny | 88 | | Port | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Andresen NV 10-Year-Old Tawny (Port) | Port | Andresen |