| 31681 | 31680 | Italy | This amber-colored wine is showing oxidation. The fruit has dried up, leaving only mineral, bitter walnut and flat sensations. | Don Chisciotte | 82 | 10 | Southern Italy | Campania | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Pierluigi Zampaglione 2011 Don Chisciotte Fiano (Campania) | Fiano | Pierluigi Zampaglione |
| 31682 | 31681 | Spain | Wilting apricot and nectarine aromas are pithy and lead to a dying palate. Flavors of citrus rind and papaya show some acidic kick, while the finish is tropical in flavor and fading. Wait for the 2013. | Rosado | 82 | 10 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bodegas Valdemar 2012 Rosado Rosé (Rioja) | Rosé | Bodegas Valdemar |
| 31683 | 31682 | US | A balsamic note hits the nose first, with touches of wax and papaya seed in the background. It tastes sweet and sour, with confected raspberry and watermelon flavors that linger on the palate. | Rosé | 82 | 21 | Virginia | Virginia | | | | Veramar NV Rosé Syrah (Virginia) | Syrah | Veramar |
| 31684 | 31683 | France | Light and neutral, it has some fresh fruit but there is an artificial candy juice feel to the acidity. | | 82 | | Alsace | Alsace | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Specht 2012 Pinot Blanc (Alsace) | Pinot Blanc | Domaine Specht |
| 31685 | 31684 | US | Dry, acidic and tannic, with simple flavors of coffee, black currants and black pepper, this wine is also overripe, with a raisiny finish. | Eclipse | 82 | 29 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | | | River Star 2011 Eclipse Red (Paso Robles) | Red Blend | River Star |
| 31686 | 31685 | US | Quite aromatically restrained for the variety with notes of jasmine and flowers. It's medium sweet but lacks cohesion to hold it all together. | | 82 | 9 | Washington | Washington | Washington Other | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Summit Estates 2012 Gewürztraminer (Washington) | Gewürztraminer | Summit Estates |
| 31687 | 31686 | Spain | Apple skin and generic berry aromas lead to a tangy, thin palate with little substance. Flavors include citrus and cranberry, with a green note. A finish of scouring acidity and residual tang makes this fresh but nothing more. | Rosado | 82 | 10 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bodegas Valdemar 2013 Rosado Rosé (Rioja) | Rosé | Bodegas Valdemar |
| 31688 | 31687 | US | You can smell the extreme alcohol level on this Syrah. It pinches the nostrils with heat, like a puff of white pepper. It's also overripe, with raisin and prune flavors. Drink up. | Alisos Vineyard | 82 | 37 | California | Santa Barbara County | Central Coast | | | a-non-ah-mus 2010 Alisos Vineyard Syrah (Santa Barbara County) | Syrah | a-non-ah-mus |
| 31689 | 31688 | US | The blend is Zinfandel, Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine is dry and full bodied. It conveys earthy flavors of blackberries, herbs and not-quite-ripe vegetables. | Trinity Rosso | 82 | 16 | California | California | California Other | | | Soquel Vineyards 2012 Trinity Rosso Red (California) | Red Blend | Soquel Vineyards |
| 31690 | 31689 | New Zealand | The namesake comedy may have its fans, but this selection leaves a bit more to be desired. It's a lean, aggressively green wine that even includes hints of pickled jalapeño. | | 82 | 13 | Marlborough | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Twelfth Night 2013 Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough) | Sauvignon Blanc | Twelfth Night |
| 31691 | 31690 | US | A disjointed wine with notes of ale and pear. The palate is off dry and oily in feel, with some bitterness on the finish. | | 81 | 12 | Washington | Washington | Washington Other | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | B. Lovely 2013 Gewürztraminer (Washington) | Gewürztraminer | B. Lovely |
| 31692 | 31691 | Spain | Aromas include jammy strawberry and grassy green beans. The wine is lean in the mouth, with tart citrus and green-leaning red-fruit flavors. It finishes without complexity. | Conde de Valdemar Rosado | 81 | 12 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bodegas Valdemar 2013 Conde de Valdemar Rosado Rosé (Rioja) | Rosé | Bodegas Valdemar |
| 31693 | 31692 | US | This is a simple, nondescript wine with a broad feel, zesty acids and wooly flavors. | | 81 | 23 | Virginia | Shenandoah Valley | | | | Valerie Hill 2011 Seyval Blanc (Shenandoah Valley) | Seyval Blanc | Valerie Hill |
| 31694 | 31693 | Spain | Green aromas dominate the underlying strawberry scents. In the mouth, it's raw and acidic. As a result, the flavors are sour and the feel is scratchy. | Finca Los Cerrillos Roble | 81 | 15 | Central Spain | Vino de la Tierra de Castilla | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Montalvo Wilmot 2009 Finca Los Cerrillos Roble Syrah (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla) | Syrah | Montalvo Wilmot |
| 31695 | 31694 | Spain | Spiced berry and plum aromas are holding in there. This is blatantly acidic and citric, with cranberry and raspberry flavors that finish tart before falling off. | Rosa de Arrocal | 81 | 14 | Northern Spain | Ribera del Duero | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Arrocal 2012 Rosa de Arrocal Rosé (Ribera del Duero) | Rosé | Arrocal |
| 31696 | 31695 | US | Tastes like it's getting old, showing tired orange and apricot flavors that are dry and acidic. | Stainless Steel Fermented | 81 | 20 | California | Yountville | Napa | | | Dillon 2010 Stainless Steel Fermented Chardonnay (Yountville) | Chardonnay | Dillon |
| 31697 | 31696 | Portugal | A lean, cool, initially austere wine, well balanced with red berry fruits and a poised elegant structure. The acidity gives great freshness to go with the structure, making a great food wine. | Reserva | 88 | 28 | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Poças 2007 Reserva Red (Douro) | Portuguese Red | Poças |
| 31698 | 31697 | Portugal | This is stylish Douro, a wine that reveals minerality, red berry fruits with tannins and acidity that cut through the structure. This wine is ready to drink. | Evel Tinto | 88 | 13 | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Real Companhia Velha 2007 Evel Tinto Red (Douro) | Portuguese Red | Real Companhia Velha |
| 31699 | 31698 | Spain | Toro is not usually a prime hunting ground for Best Buys, but this full-throttle wine is solid, gritty and tastes and smells nice. The nose is full, mildly raisiny and dusty, while the palate tastes of cola, raspberry, cherry and toast. Rubbery and long on the finish. | Oro Selección | 88 | 12 | Northern Spain | Toro | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bodegas Mähler-Besse 2005 Oro Selección (Toro) | Tinta de Toro | Bodegas Mähler-Besse |
| 31700 | 31699 | France | Soft, rounded, a wine that is both fresh and open. Red berry fruits are suffused with acidity, giving a light touch. This is a wine for drinking in 2–3 years. | | 88 | 55 | Bordeaux | Saint-Julien | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Beychevelle 2007 Saint-Julien | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Beychevelle |
| 31701 | 31700 | France | High toast and spice flavors dominate what is relatively light fruit. The wine is austere, somewhat lightweight, with freshness and wood the main elements. | | 88 | | Bordeaux | Saint-Émilion | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Trottevieille 2007 Saint-Émilion | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Trottevieille |
| 31702 | 31701 | US | The estate vineyard, planted between 1999 and 2005, includes several different blocks, named for family members. This Pinot has a pleasing softness, entering the mouth gently with light raspberry candy flavors. The fruit is wrapped in chocolaty oak. | Estate | 88 | 34 | Oregon | McMinnville | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Coeur de Terre 2007 Estate Pinot Noir (McMinnville) | Pinot Noir | Coeur de Terre |
| 31703 | 31702 | US | A lovely Riesling made in the off-dry style of a fine German Kabinett. It's crisp and sleek in acidity, with a mineral undertow to the peach, pineapple, gardenia and petrol flavors. Very pretty and polished with pan-fried trout almondine. | Estate | 88 | 22 | California | Santa Ynez Valley | Central Coast | | | Coquelicot 2007 Estate Riesling (Santa Ynez Valley) | Riesling | Coquelicot |
| 31704 | 31703 | US | Lusty and strong, this is Lodi Zinfandel at its most classic. It's a big, thick, softly ripe wine that floods the mouth with exuberant flavors of blackberry jam, chocolate, red and black currants and peppery spices. Easy to like. Drink now. | The Zin | 88 | 25 | California | Lodi | Central Valley | | | Cosentino 2007 The Zin Zinfandel (Lodi) | Zinfandel | Cosentino |
| 31705 | 31704 | Italy | Delicate fragrances of blue flowers, pressed violets, exotic spice and white pepper emerge from the nose of this Nebbiolo from the Langhe. The wine shares a lot in common with its big brothers Barbaresco and Barolo, including a firm tannic finish. | | 88 | 24 | Piedmont | Nebbiolo d'Alba | | | | Damilano 2007 Nebbiolo d'Alba | Nebbiolo | Damilano |
| 31706 | 31705 | Spain | Despite some spearmint and Band-Aid on the nose, this ready-to-drink wine shows good quality from head to toe. The palate is on the lighter side, with nice acidity pushing smacky, lively red plum and raspberry flavors. Hints of tomato and citrus fruits also get into play. | Crianza | 88 | 18 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Darien 2005 Crianza (Rioja) | Tempranillo | Darien |
| 31707 | 31706 | Greece | A mysterious nose of black fruit, red berries, violets and cedar start this Cab/Syrah blend. On the palate, rounded, savory flavors are punctuated by spicy tobacco, cedar and pepper accents. An alluring balance of fruit and acid, it has character and style. | Oenodea | 88 | 19 | Drama | | | Susan Kostrzewa | @suskostrzewa | Domaine Costa Lazaridi 2006 Oenodea Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah (Drama) | Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah | Domaine Costa Lazaridi |
| 31708 | 31707 | Portugal | A creamy, Chardonnay-like wine that is rich, open and generous. It has weight but keeps a sense of proportion with its balancing texture of fruit skins and herbs. | Monte de Peceguina Branco | 88 | 20 | Alentejano | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Herdade da Malhadinha Nova 2008 Monte de Peceguina Branco White (Alentejano) | Portuguese White | Herdade da Malhadinha Nova |
| 31709 | 31708 | France | This blend of 40% Clairette, 30% Grenache Blanc, 20% Viognier and 10% Roussanne offers up delicate lemony scents alongside hints of pineapple. It's a medium-bodied white, displaying freshness and finesse in its citrus, pear and melon flavors. Drink it over the next year. | Les Abeilles | 88 | 12 | Rhône Valley | Côtes du Rhône | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Jean-Luc Colombo 2008 Les Abeilles White (Côtes du Rhône) | Rhône-style White Blend | Jean-Luc Colombo |
| 31710 | 31709 | France | It should be easy to stump your wine-geek buddies with this one. At once honeyed and rich, exotic and tropical, this is a rarity they're unlikely to even know exists. A mere hint of bitterness on the finish of this medium-bodied wine nicely balances the ripe tropical flavors. Drink now. | | 88 | 12 | Rhône Valley | Clairette de Bellegarde | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Mas Carlot 2008 Clairette de Bellegarde | Clairette | Mas Carlot |