| 34460 | 34459 | US | Super-peppery, this full-bodied Zin also has grilled blackberry and plum, mocha, licorice, beef jerky and gingersnap cookie flavors. The rich tannins call for grilled steaks and chops. | Snow Vineyard | 87 | 36 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | | | Peachy Canyon 2006 Snow Vineyard Zinfandel (Paso Robles) | Zinfandel | Peachy Canyon |
| 34461 | 34460 | US | Marked by dryness and rich acidity, this light- to medium-bodied Sangiovese has ripe flavors of red cherries and orange rind, with a tarry, asphalt or pine cone smoky spiciness. Good with steak and lamb chops. Drink now. | Eakle Ranch | 87 | 18 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Pope Valley Winery 2006 Eakle Ranch Sangiovese (Napa Valley) | Sangiovese | Pope Valley Winery |
| 34462 | 34461 | US | Made in the style of an old field blend, this Zin is at least 75% varietal, but the balance could be anything among 14 other grapes. The wine is tannic, peppery and rich in currant and chocolate flavors, with high alcohol. Seems a pace or two behind more recent vintages. | Old Hill | 87 | 60 | California | Sonoma Valley | Sonoma | | | Ravenswood 2006 Old Hill Zinfandel (Sonoma Valley) | Zinfandel | Ravenswood |
| 34463 | 34462 | Chile | Neutral and clean, with hints of melon, apple and cucumber. For a 2007, this is still holding its own. It offers just enough richness and body to tease, but mostly it's a textbook Chilean SB with apple, grapefruit and gooseberry flavors along with a pithy finish. Gracious and tasty, but drink now. | | 87 | 9 | Maipo Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Santa Ema 2007 Sauvignon Blanc (Maipo Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Santa Ema |
| 34464 | 34463 | US | Made from 90% Pinot Noir with the balance Chardonnay, this beautifully colored bubbly shows the integrity the house of Schramsberg brings to its sparkling wines. It's not truly dry, but the raspberry, cherry, lime, vanilla and brioche flavors are delicious. | Blanc de Noirs | 87 | 37 | California | Napa-Mendocino-Sonoma-Marin | North Coast | | | Schramsberg 2005 Blanc de Noirs Sparkling (Napa-Mendocino-Sonoma-Marin) | Sparkling Blend | Schramsberg |
| 34465 | 34464 | Chile | Chilean wine folk have been saying that we should watch Limarí for cool-climate Chardonnay. This example is clean and medium-weight, with aromas of apple and pear. The acidity is high and scouring, yet some creamy oak and resin moderate any lean qualities. Could stand to be a touch less resiny but still it ranks as nice Chilean Chardonnay. Imported by Ecovalley Quality Wine Group and National Refrescos Import Company, LLC. | Winemaker's Selection Single Vineyard | 87 | 20 | Limarí Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Tamaya 2007 Winemaker's Selection Single Vineyard Chardonnay (Limarí Valley) | Chardonnay | Tamaya |
| 34466 | 34465 | US | Fresh, lightly pétillant, and scented with hints of clover and spice, this elegant dry Riesling offers light fruit flavors of pear, citrus, stone and herb. It loses momentum and fades rather quickly in the mouth. | LEHM Dry | 87 | 20 | Washington | Chelan County | Washington Other | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Vin du Lac 2007 LEHM Dry Riesling (Chelan County) | Riesling | Vin du Lac |
| 34467 | 34466 | Austria | The freshly cut peel of Golden Delicious apples dominates this rounded but fresh Grüner. This has a slightly riper aspect than its counterparts from Lower Austria, but delivers a great punch of fresh, easy and appetizing fruit. | | 88 | 13 | Burgenland | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Zantho 2015 Grüner Veltliner (Burgenland) | Grüner Veltliner | Zantho |
| 34468 | 34467 | Austria | Strawberry with a very faint touch of rhubarb makes for a very inviting nose. The palate continues the strawberry theme with a full, fresh and luscious but dry fruit expression. This is juicy, fleshy and moreish, drink soon. | Pink | 88 | 13 | Burgenland | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Zantho 2015 Pink Rosé (Burgenland) | Rosé | Zantho |
| 34469 | 34468 | US | This is a big, full-bodied and nicely balanced wine, with hefty blackberry and cherry flavors matched to a firm texture of rich acidity and fine-grained tannins. | Patriot | 88 | 30 | California | Mendocino County | | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Weibel Family 2012 Patriot Red (Mendocino County) | Red Blend | Weibel Family |
| 34470 | 34469 | US | This nicely balanced, medium-bodied wine has fresh, bright flavors, a firm mouthfeel and enough complexity to demand attention. Unlike so many heavy, slightly sweet red blends this one is moderate and appetizingly dry. | The Artist | 88 | 20 | California | Mendocino | | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Sketchbook 2012 The Artist Red (Mendocino) | Red Blend | Sketchbook |
| 34441 | 34440 | Italy | This intensely fragrant wine opens with violet, woodland berry and star anise aromas. The racy palate offers sour cherry, cranberry and ground clove flavors framed by taut tannins and brisk acidity, feeling just underripe. | | 89 | 45 | Piedmont | Barbaresco | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Cascina Morassino 2014 Barbaresco | Nebbiolo | Cascina Morassino |
| 34442 | 34441 | Italy | Violet, iris and hints of natural rubber and eucalyptus lead the nose. The bright palate offers red cherry, espresso, star anise and vanilla notes bolstered by close-grained tannins. | Cà Grossa | 89 | 35 | Piedmont | Barbaresco | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Cascina Rabaglio 2014 Cà Grossa (Barbaresco) | Nebbiolo | Cascina Rabaglio |
| 34443 | 34442 | US | Vivid grapefruit and crisp apple notes give a big personality to this medium-bodied wine. A light sweetness takes off the acidic edge, while oaky and earthy accents linger on the finish. It's a terrific value and not hard to find. | | 89 | 10 | California | Mendocino County | | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Castle Rock 2016 Sauvignon Blanc (Mendocino County) | Sauvignon Blanc | Castle Rock |
| 34444 | 34443 | France | The Medieval Sancerre castle (Joan of Arc slept here) was built on the site of an ancient Roman fortress. Now owned by the producers of Grand Marnier liqueur, the vineyard produces an attractive, open style of wine. It has just the right tangy acidity along with delicious ripe apple and citrus fruits. The wine is ready to drink. | | 89 | 30 | Loire Valley | Sancerre | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château de Sancerre 2015 Sancerre | Sauvignon Blanc | Château de Sancerre |
| 34445 | 34444 | Hungary | This straw-colored wine made predominantely from Furmint has tropical aromas of passion fruit and mango and a touch of fresh white peach. White peach, yellow peach and guava flavors show on the palate before the zesty finish. | Dry | 89 | 16 | Tokaji | | | Jeff Jenssen | @worldwineguys | Chateau Dereszla 2015 Dry (Tokaji) | White Blend | Chateau Dereszla |
| 34446 | 34445 | US | This is a first bottling of a new block in Laetitia's fine, large estate vineyard. It's a good wine, but not necessarily deserving of its own designation. Marked by crunchy acidity and tannins, it shows underlying flavors of cherries, cola and oak. Might age well, might not. | La Coupelle | 87 | 60 | California | Arroyo Grande Valley | Central Coast | | | Laetitia 2006 La Coupelle Pinot Noir (Arroyo Grande Valley) | Pinot Noir | Laetitia |
| 34447 | 34446 | US | A good Cab, dry and smoothly tannic, with black currant, cedar and spice flavors. Totally dry, it shows sophistication and class, but not ageability. Easy to find, with more than 15,000 cases produced. Drink now. | Reserve | 87 | 25 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Louis M. Martini 2005 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Louis M. Martini |
| 34448 | 34447 | US | The blend is 85% Viognier and 15% Roussanne, and finishes off-dry with 1.5% residual sugar. A slight blush color and mixed fruit flavors of melon and pear carry the wine, which has a definite sugary sweetness in the mouth. There is also an impression of celery, believe it or not, making for an unusual mix that will intrigue some tasters, and confuse others. | Notre Vie | 87 | 23 | Washington | Yakima Valley | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Maison Bleue 2007 Notre Vie Viognier (Yakima Valley) | Viognier | Maison Bleue |
| 34449 | 34448 | US | After its rather sugary 2006 version of this wine, Maryhill has returned to a more authentic, grassy style in 2007, with the alcohol back up over 14%. It's a big improvement, showing varietal character and ripe flavors of melon and grapefruit. | | 87 | 12 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Maryhill 2007 Sauvignon Blanc (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Sauvignon Blanc | Maryhill |
| 34450 | 34449 | US | Syrah is still finding its way in Washington, and a certain sameness affects many of these wines. This tastes like the product of relatively young vines; spicy, leafy and lightly peppery, with tart cranberry and raspberry fruit, it's balanced and similar to a lighter Zin from the Dry Creek Valley; tasty and fresh, without over-reaching. | | 87 | 32 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Michael Florentino Cellars 2006 Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Syrah | Michael Florentino Cellars |
| 34451 | 34450 | Chile | Maybe a little more ripe and heady than some of its Chilean buddies, but this SB from Montes offers freshness, zip and good citrus, tarragon and other green-herb flavors. The feel is good, the character fresh, and the finish long and clean. Offers maybe a little more green-leaf character than some might like, but overall this is another fine value SB from Chile. Drink immediately. | Classic Series | 87 | 12 | Casablanca-Curicó Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Montes 2007 Classic Series Sauvignon Blanc (Casablanca-Curicó Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Montes |
| 34452 | 34451 | US | This bottling can be variable, but the '05 vintage helped craft a balanced, likeable Cab that shows true Napa quality at an everyday price. Dry and richly tannic, the wine shows herb-infused black currant, black tea and cedar flavors. Drink now through 2011. | Grand Reserve | 87 | 15 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Villa Mt. Eden 2005 Grand Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Villa Mt. Eden |
| 34453 | 34452 | US | Juicy and tart, this estate-grown Sauvignon Blanc has a pleasing mix of light melon, lime, white peach and grapefruit flavors. Hints of sweet grass and a suggestion of sweetness, like lemonade, fill out the finish. | LEHM Michaela's Vineyard Estate | 87 | 20 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Vin du Lac 2007 LEHM Michaela's Vineyard Estate Sauvignon Blanc (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Sauvignon Blanc | Vin du Lac |
| 34454 | 34453 | US | Here's a full-bodied, dry, tannic Syrah that displays elegance and balance. The blackberry, currant, grilled meat bone, mocha and licorice flavors finish in a swirl of peppery spice. Could develop bottle complexities through 2010. | | 87 | 30 | California | North Coast | North Coast | | | Baldassari Family Wines 2005 Syrah (North Coast) | Syrah | Baldassari Family Wines |
| 34455 | 34454 | US | Sappy, tannic and loaded with plum and blueberry, some cassis and chocolate. A good follow-up to the previous vintage, with very dark fruit, polished tannins and a lengthy, tasty finish of chocolate-covered cherries. | Abracadabra Red | 87 | 20 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Brian Carter Cellars 2006 Abracadabra Red Red (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Red Blend | Brian Carter Cellars |
| 34456 | 34455 | France | Despite a hefty dose of Grenache (60%), this is a dark, forboding wine, loaded with earthy notes and a full, firm, somewhat stern mouthfeel. It's impressive for its concentration and clearly needs time in the bottle, but it's unclear if it will ever offer truly hedonistic drinking. Imported by International Gourmet Corp. | Rasteau | 87 | 20 | Rhône Valley | Côtes du Rhône Villages | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Domaine du Trapadis 2005 Rasteau Red (Côtes du Rhône Villages) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Domaine du Trapadis |
| 34457 | 34456 | Argentina | Always a good buy and always big and husky, Gascón is a saturated and dark wine but one with good balance and texture. The nose features cola, boysenberry and density, while the palate is sweet and floral, with big berry flavors. Quite good for a fat young Malbec. | | 87 | 12 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Don Miguel Gascón 2007 Malbec (Mendoza) | Malbec | Don Miguel Gascón |
| 34458 | 34457 | US | Very delicious in terms of sheer flavor. Floods the mouth with ripe, rich black cherries, black raspberries, milk chocolate, licorice and spicy, oaky vanilla. Could have more structure, though. Drink now. | Peters Vineyard | 87 | 45 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | | | Kokomo 2006 Peters Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) | Pinot Noir | Kokomo |
| 34459 | 34458 | US | Full-bodied and robust, with explosive flavors of blackberry and cherry jam, dates, chocolate, Tabasco and crushed red and black peppercorn. With a hint of sweetness, it will play well against grilled lamb, chicken or beef with barbecue sauce. | Especial | 87 | 40 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | | | Peachy Canyon 2006 Especial Zinfandel (Paso Robles) | Zinfandel | Peachy Canyon |