| 33121 | 33120 | US | Time has not tamed this in-your-face, oaky, high-octane Syrah, which on the label says it's also known as “rasta red.” The wine is very tannic, smelling of earth and tar and sticky caramel and could use a touch more fruitiness to give it a lift. Do not attempt to drink without a sauce-slathered side of beef. | King Vineyard | 84 | 30 | California | Suisun Valley | North Coast | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Olabisi 2006 King Vineyard Syrah (Suisun Valley) | Syrah | Olabisi |
| 33122 | 33121 | Portugal | Light-textured wine, with its berry fruits dominant. Hints of wood aging balance with fruit tannins and acidity. Very accessible, the finish earthy and rustic. | | 84 | 10 | Alentejo | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Alente 2007 Red (Alentejo) | Portuguese Red | Alente |
| 33123 | 33122 | Argentina | A bit stalky to begin with; there's tobacco, herbs and generic berry aromas that turn raisiny upon airing. The palate is definitely on the raisiny side, and thus it's sweet, a bit flat and ultimately tastes and feels slightly overripe. | Postales | 84 | 11 | Other | Neuquén | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bodega del Fin del Mundo 2010 Postales Malbec (Neuquén) | Malbec | Bodega del Fin del Mundo |
| 33124 | 33123 | Spain | Herbal, earthy aromas tell the story. The wine has heft and stemmy qualities, with sweet berry and coffee flavors along with mounting warmth. Turns more herbal and earthy as it airs out, with staunch acidity and a rubbery tannic grip. | Made With Organic Grapes | 84 | 9 | Spain Other | Spain | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Silvae 2009 Made With Organic Grapes Monastrell (Spain) | Monastrell | Silvae |
| 33125 | 33124 | Italy | Bardolino Chiaretto is an elegant and delicate wine with pretty highlights of rose, raspberry and sweet cassis berry. The wine shows a soft, yielding nature in the mouth with a touch of crisp acidity on the close. | | 84 | 12 | Veneto | Bardolino Chiaretto | | | | Tommasi 2009 Bardolino Chiaretto | Rosé | Tommasi |
| 33126 | 33125 | US | Overoaked, with sweet, caramelized wood and vanilla flavors dominating an otherwise soft, ripe wine. The blackberries and cherries have a sugary finish, making the wine tiresome. | Ella Sofia | 84 | 65 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Jeff Gordon 2007 Ella Sofia Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Jeff Gordon |
| 33127 | 33126 | Argentina | A disjointed, out-of-the-box Malbec that starts out peanutty and earthy on the nose. Things round out aromatically, but in the mouth it's angular and edgy, with stunted blackberry flavors offset by tartness. Has its positives but overall it doesn't fully click. | Don David Reserve | 84 | 16 | Other | Calchaquí Valley | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Michel Torino 2009 Don David Reserve Malbec (Calchaquí Valley) | Malbec | Michel Torino |
| 33128 | 33127 | US | Brisk acidity is the best thing about this sweet Sauvignon Blanc. It has jammy flavors of pineapples and oranges. Bring on the sausages and ham. | East Side Vineyards | 84 | 12 | California | Dry Creek Valley | Sonoma | | | Pedroncelli 2010 East Side Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc (Dry Creek Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Pedroncelli |
| 33129 | 33128 | US | Takes the popular route, with caramelized oak and ripe fruit that taste sweet. Almost like a dessert wine, showing tangerine, vanilla and buttered toast flavors that pall after a sip or two. | | 84 | 25 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Pure Cru 2009 Chardonnay (Napa Valley) | Chardonnay | Pure Cru |
| 33130 | 33129 | Greece | Plum, spice and red berries on the nose and palate give this wine character. The palate is dry and spicy with a focused edge. | | 85 | 13 | Nemea | | | Susan Kostrzewa | @suskostrzewa | Zacharias 2012 Agiorgitiko (Nemea) | Agiorgitiko | Zacharias |
| 33131 | 33130 | US | The wine is noted as off dry on the back label, but you won't taste any sweetness whatsoever. It's tart, green, almost sour, with green apple fruit that hints at cardboard in the finish. | | 85 | 20 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Van Duzer 2013 Riesling (Willamette Valley) | Riesling | Van Duzer |
| 33132 | 33131 | Spain | Almond skin, green banana and pool water aromas precede a spritzy, citric, acidic palate. Flavors of white grapefruit, melon and apple finish zesty and briny, with a citric aftertaste similar to a gin & tonic. | Gorgorito | 85 | 10 | Northern Spain | Rueda | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bodegas Copaboca 2014 Gorgorito Verdejo (Rueda) | Verdejo | Bodegas Copaboca |
| 33133 | 33132 | Portugal | The naturally ripe, yellow fruits and perfumed character of Viognier is well expressed here. It is smooth, bringing out ripe fruitiness that is lightly cut with acidity. Drink now. | | 85 | | Tejo | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Casal do Conde 2014 Viognier (Tejo) | Viognier | Casal do Conde |
| 33134 | 33133 | France | This light-hearted wine comes from a blend of the Gaillac native Duras grape with Syrah. It has raspberry fruitiness fresh with crisp acidity, and a light touch of tannin. Drink now. | Les Graviers | 85 | 12 | Southwest France | Gaillac | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Lastours 2014 Les Graviers Rosé (Gaillac) | Rosé | Château Lastours |
| 33135 | 33134 | Chile | Murky, earthy aromas are suggestive of animal hide. Rubbery and bouncy in feel, this tastes like generic Carmenère, meaning blackberry, coffee grinds and herbal berry flavors dominate. | Reserva | 85 | 13 | Maule Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Creación 2012 Reserva Carmenère (Maule Valley) | Carmenère | Creación |
| 33136 | 33135 | Spain | Aromas of latex, strawberry and raspberry Kool-Aid are fine but reticent. Choppy, citric and high in acidity, this has a tight mouthfeel to go with semitart flavors of pink grapefruit and tangerine. Citric acidity drives the finish, which is tangy and intense. | Cune | 85 | 14 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | CVNE 2014 Cune Rosado (Rioja) | Rosado | CVNE |
| 33137 | 33136 | France | This is a stalky wine. Even though it is full in the mouth, it still has a tight, green character typical of unripe Tannat. The blend is 80% Tannat, 10% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Tannins and bell pepper flavors go with the firm structure and the acidity at the end. Drink from 2017. | Tradition | 85 | 18 | Southwest France | Madiran | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Damiens 2014 Tradition Red (Madiran) | Red Blend | Domaine Damiens |
| 33138 | 33137 | US | Coming from a San Benito County appellation created in 2008, this wine shows dried blueberry, blackberry, leather and earthy black loam on the nose. Blueberry comes through on the palate, boosted by pepper, tobacco and a bit of espresso. | | 85 | 25 | California | Paicines | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Donati 2012 Merlot (Paicines) | Merlot | Donati |
| 33139 | 33138 | France | A solid, well-made white at a bargain price, this medium-bodied blend of Viognier, Grenache Blanc, Roussanne and Marsanne delivers mixed citrus aromas and flavors, accented by just a hint of pith on the finish. | Réserve | 85 | 11 | Rhône Valley | Côtes du Rhône | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Famille Perrin 2013 Réserve White (Côtes du Rhône) | Rhône-style White Blend | Famille Perrin |
| 33140 | 33139 | Spain | Floral red-plum aromas come with a welcome note of wild herbs. A punchy, stout palate is juicy and possesses short, bold plum and boysenberry flavors. This bright Garnacha doesn't fall off on the finish; it's a good choice for burgers or tacos. | El Circo Acróbata | 85 | 8 | Northern Spain | Cariñena | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Grandes Vinos y Viñedos 2013 El Circo Acróbata Garnacha (Cariñena) | Garnacha | Grandes Vinos y Viñedos |
| 33141 | 33140 | Italy | This opens with aromas of scorched earth, cooked black-skinned fruit and a funky whiff of barnyard. The aromas carry over to the palate along with notes of prune, overripe black fruit and green sensations that recall powdered sage. It's on the rustic side, while raspy tannins lend it an astringent finish. | Jassarte | 85 | 60 | Tuscany | Toscana | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Guado al Melo 2011 Jassarte Red (Toscana) | Red Blend | Guado al Melo |
| 33142 | 33141 | US | Searingly dry, to the edge of sour, this emphasizes mineral and citrus rind over fruit. This austere style might match well with some sausages on the grill to cut the acidity. | | 85 | 18 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Van Duzer 2014 Pinot Gris (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Gris | Van Duzer |
| 33143 | 33142 | France | This Bordeaux-style wine is ripe and rich, balance between dusty tannins and stalky red fruits. Acidity and an attractive generous texture give it shape. It is ready to drink. | Domaine de Brazalem | 85 | 14 | Southwest France | Buzet | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Vignerons de Buzet 2011 Domaine de Brazalem Red (Buzet) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Vignerons de Buzet |
| 33144 | 33143 | Spain | Stalky, oily aromas are almondy and low on fruit. This shows weight and snappy acidity along with peach, apricot and persimmon flavors. Fleshy and mostly fresh, this seems to have suffered a bit in the cold, rainy, frost-ridden conditions of 2013. | | 85 | 19 | Northern Spain | Valdeorras | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Viña Godeval 2013 Godello (Valdeorras) | Godello | Viña Godeval |
| 33145 | 33144 | Spain | There is no indication on the bottle what this blend might be. Regardless of composition, it's a generic, solid wine with melon and vanilla cookie aromas backed by a round, citrusy mouthfeel. Flavors of briny citrus and white grapefruit finish decently. | Made With Organic Grapes | 85 | 11 | Central Spain | Vino de la Tierra de Castilla | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Paso a Paso 2013 Made With Organic Grapes White (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla) | White Blend | Paso a Paso |
| 33146 | 33145 | US | This smells like crisp green apples, tastes just a bit richer than it smells, has medium body and a touch of crisp acidity. The strong points are the tangy mouthfeel, fruity aromas and overall freshness. | | 85 | 10 | California | California | California Other | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Rebusity 2013 Pinot Grigio (California) | Pinot Grigio | Rebusity |
| 33147 | 33146 | Chile | Leather aromas with floral hints and medicinal plum feed into a clampy palate, driven by tomato acidity. Medicinal cherry and red-plum flavors finish lean, herbal and a bit green. | | 85 | 12 | Colchagua Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Root:1 2013 Carmenère (Colchagua Valley) | Carmenère | Root:1 |
| 33148 | 33147 | Chile | Briary strawberry and tea aromas are light on the nose. The palate is modest and juicy in feel, with peppery, slightly bitter plum and cherry flavors. | Reserva Espiritu de Los Andes Estate Bottled | 85 | 12 | Bío Bío Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Santa Alicia 2014 Reserva Espiritu de Los Andes Estate Bottled Pinot Noir (Bío Bío Valley) | Pinot Noir | Santa Alicia |
| 33149 | 33148 | Spain | Tight aromas of cranberry and red plum turn cheesy and like saline when allowed to air out. This is wide in feel but hollow in the center, with flavors of buttered oak and generic red fruits. Fresh in feel but medicinal tasting on the finish. | Roble | 85 | 13 | Levante | Jumilla | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Torre Castillo 2013 Roble Monastrell (Jumilla) | Monastrell | Torre Castillo |
| 33150 | 33149 | US | An earthy funk and puckeringly dry tannins mark this wine, which remains dry on the palate from start to finish, characterized along the way in leather and black pepper. | | 85 | 75 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Treasure 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Treasure |