| 36541 | 36540 | US | It brings a Northwest Cabernet profile of black currant, plum, licorice and light herbs with medium-bodied feel. A touch of sweetness rounds out the finish. | Steak House | 85 | 11 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Original House Wine 2012 Steak House Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Original House Wine |
| 36542 | 36541 | Italy | Simple but well made, it opens with a fruit fragrance of peach and golden apple. The palate offers pineapple and banana alongside bright acidity. | È 100 Per Cento Unoaked | 85 | 11 | Sicily & Sardinia | Terre Siciliane | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Orion Wines 2013 È 100 Per Cento Unoaked Chardonnay (Terre Siciliane) | Chardonnay | Orion Wines |
| 36543 | 36542 | US | A perfumed wine with notes of candied orange, peach and lavender. The palate is sweet and easy drinking. Chill down and enjoy. | Sweet | 85 | 10 | Washington | Washington | Washington Other | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Paradise Peak 2012 Sweet Riesling (Washington) | Riesling | Paradise Peak |
| 36544 | 36543 | US | The lemon, lime, pineapple and honey flavors are compromised by green mint notes in this dry, acidic wine. It has its limitations, but would make a good companion to a wide variety of fare, from potato salad to fried chicken. | East Side Vineyards | 85 | 14 | California | Dry Creek Valley | Sonoma | | | Pedroncelli 2013 East Side Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc (Dry Creek Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Pedroncelli |
| 36545 | 36544 | US | Powerful whiffs of smoke and nuts lend a dark, savory tone to this brisk, medium-bodied wine. The palate is tart with flavors of pressed apple accented with grapefruit acidity and a hint of freshly cut grass. | Estate Bottled | 84 | 15 | New York | North Fork of Long Island | Long Island | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Pindar Vineyards 2012 Estate Bottled Sauvignon Blanc (North Fork of Long Island) | Sauvignon Blanc | Pindar Vineyards |
| 36546 | 36545 | France | The wine is aromatic and fresh, although its herbal character doesn't quite fit with the rest of this crisp and fruity wine. It may improve, but at the moment it is not balanced or together. | Le Pont | 84 | | Provence | Bandol | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Ravoire et Fils 2013 Le Pont Rosé (Bandol) | Rosé | Ravoire et Fils |
| 36547 | 36546 | US | It's soft and simple, with earthy flavors of mushrooms, cola and raspberries that lead to a dry, fairly tannic finish. | Partners' Reserve | 84 | 40 | California | Santa Cruz Mountains | Central Coast | | | Soquel Vineyards 2012 Partners' Reserve Pinot Noir (Santa Cruz Mountains) | Pinot Noir | Soquel Vineyards |
| 36548 | 36547 | US | Orange rind, apricot, peach and vanilla flavors mark this slightly heavy but attractive rosé. It's also a little sweet in the finish, but easy to drink now with ham, paté or Sunday brunch. | Rosé Vin Gris of | 84 | 18 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | | | Spell 2013 Rosé Vin Gris of Pinot Noir (Sonoma County) | Pinot Noir | Spell |
| 36549 | 36548 | France | The wine is soft and rounded, with red fruits that are lightly sweet and balancing acidity. A rich wine, it's ready to drink. | | 84 | 15 | Provence | Côtes de Provence | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Bailli de Provence 2013 Rosé (Côtes de Provence) | Rosé | Bailli de Provence |
| 36550 | 36549 | France | This blend of Muscat and Gewurztraminer is all spiciness. It has peach freshness as well with just a touch of honey. It's immediately attractive. | Andante | 84 | 18 | Alsace | Alsace | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Cave de Ribeauvillé 2011 Andante White (Alsace) | Alsace white blend | Cave de Ribeauvillé |
| 36551 | 36550 | US | Broad aromas of espresso and dark cherry carry onto the medium- to full-bodied palate, which comes with an edgy texture due in part to the elevated acids. | Genesis | 84 | 29 | Virginia | Virginia | | | | Lost Creek 2011 Genesis Red (Virginia) | Red Blend | Lost Creek |
| 36552 | 36551 | Argentina | Reduced, condensed aromas of jammy berry fruits are herbal and narrow. In the mouth, this Cabernet-Malbec blend is wiry, rubbery and pinched. Flavors of prune, fig, black cherry and oregano finish blocky, with raw residual tannins. | Cabernet-Malbec Reserve | 84 | 11 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Trivento 2012 Cabernet-Malbec Reserve Red (Mendoza) | Red Blend | Trivento |
| 36553 | 36552 | Italy | Intense tutti fruity aromas recall grape-flavored chewing gum. The palate is less expressive but muddled, offering sensations of thyme and rock candy that finish abruptly. | Nausìca | 84 | 29 | Sicily & Sardinia | Terre Siciliane | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Destro 2012 Nausìca White (Terre Siciliane) | White Blend | Destro |
| 36554 | 36553 | US | With 45g/L residual sugar, it drinks quite sweet but doesn't have the acidity to hold together its notes of green grapes, jasmine and stone fruit. | | 84 | 15 | Washington | Washington | Washington Other | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Moonbeam 2012 Riesling (Washington) | Riesling | Moonbeam |
| 36555 | 36554 | US | Muted, broad orchard fruit and lemon flavors are etched with acids that become more lifted on the finish. An easy-drinking wine to pair with mild white fish, like tilapia. | Barrel Fermented | 84 | 20 | Virginia | Virginia | | | | Naked Mountain 2011 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay (Virginia) | Chardonnay | Naked Mountain |
| 36556 | 36555 | France | Black fruits and rich tannins bring out the fruitiness. A strongly mineral character gives structure, while still allowing room for the red cherry and raspberry fruit flavors. It will age, so drink from 2016. | L'Aurore des Côtes | 90 | 22 | Beaujolais | Chiroubles | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Fabien Collonge 2013 L'Aurore des Côtes (Chiroubles) | Gamay | Fabien Collonge |
| 36557 | 36556 | US | Note the vintage—2009. This is already moving into maturity, loaded with berry-pie fruit flavors, especially blueberry. It's soft and drinking well, with cinnamon and baking spices in abundance. Don't delay—enjoy it over the next couple of years. | Estate | 90 | 34 | Washington | Walla Walla Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Gifford Hirlinger 2009 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Walla Walla Valley (WA)) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Gifford Hirlinger |
| 36558 | 36557 | Italy | Floral and fragrant, this opens with aromas of rose, blue flower, forest floor and woodland berries. The palate offers crushed black cherry, wild raspberry, orange zest and clove alongside firm tannins and bright acidity. It's savory and tannic; enjoy through 2017. | | 90 | 15 | Tuscany | Rosso di Montepulciano | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Gracciano della Seta 2013 Rosso di Montepulciano | Red Blend | Gracciano della Seta |
| 36559 | 36558 | US | Hearty, full-bodied, definitely rich and deeply colored. The chocolate and oak aromas lead to plenty of ripe blackberry and boysenberry flavors that come out on the palate and linger on the finish. It tastes big and tannic, yet the gushing fruit flavors balance everything out, and the overall impression is smooth and polished. | | 90 | 20 | California | Lake County | | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Guenoc 2012 Petite Sirah (Lake County) | Petite Sirah | Guenoc |
| 36560 | 36559 | US | Dark and richly colored, this juicy, mouthwatering, generously oaked wine has a high quotient of blackberry and raspberry. It is as rich on the palate as it is in color, getting better in the glass. | Vintage Select | 90 | 75 | California | Alexander Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Wattle Creek 2010 Vintage Select Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Wattle Creek |
| 36561 | 36560 | Spain | Dense, earthy, inky aromas of raisin and schisty minerals are a good introduction to a well-packed palate that's pumping out wild berry flavors along with blackened toast accents. A medium-length finish brings this flavorful, stacked blend of Garnacha, Mazuelo (Carignan) and Syrah to a good close. | | 90 | 17 | Catalonia | Montsant | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Zerran 2012 Red (Montsant) | Red Blend | Zerran |
| 36562 | 36561 | France | The Tain cooperative's luxury cuvée of Crozes-Hermitage is marked by touches of vanilla and cedar, yet retains some sinewy herbal notes and ample black cherry fruit. It's medium-bodied, well structured and firm, even a bit crisp, on the finish. It's modern and oak-influenced, but well done. | Les Hauts du Fief | 90 | 40 | Rhône Valley | Crozes-Hermitage | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Cave de Tain 2010 Les Hauts du Fief (Crozes-Hermitage) | Syrah | Cave de Tain |
| 36563 | 36562 | Italy | Aromas suggest crushed blue flower, tilled soil, spice and perfumed berries. The savory palate delivers ripe black cherry and wild raspberry alongside notes of clove. Supple and smooth, it will offer easy drinking enjoyment now through 2016. | Vigna Santa Rosalia | 90 | 32 | Piedmont | Nebbiolo d'Alba | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Brezza 2012 Vigna Santa Rosalia (Nebbiolo d'Alba) | Nebbiolo | Brezza |
| 36564 | 36563 | US | A banner vintage delivers a wine with nicely delineated layers of flavor, from fleshy tropical fruit into streaks of slightly bitter-skin flavors, herb and banana cream pie. It's long, lush and deliciously lively. | Ethos Reserve | 90 | 36 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Chateau Ste. Michelle 2012 Ethos Reserve Chardonnay (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Chardonnay | Chateau Ste. Michelle |
| 36565 | 36564 | France | Full, ripe and smoky, this well-balanced wine has a dense texture to offset the bright red fruits and acidity. Spice, smoky flavors and a fresh red fruit aftertaste give a ready-to-drink feel. | | 90 | 15 | Beaujolais | Beaujolais-Villages | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Henry Fessy 2012 Beaujolais-Villages | Gamay | Henry Fessy |
| 36566 | 36565 | US | A barrel selection from the estate and Shaw vineyards, this spent a couple of years in new French oak. It shows good concentration and oak influence. Cassis fruit is underscored with vivid acidity, and the wine retains its balance through a long finish that offers highlights of smoke and char. | Red Mountain Reserve | 90 | 55 | Washington | Red Mountain | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Hightower 2010 Red Mountain Reserve Red (Red Mountain) | Red Blend | Hightower |
| 36567 | 36566 | US | Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot split the blend with 8% Syrah in addition. The opening scents are toasty and inviting, and the wine enters the palate smooth and agreeable, with pretty red fruits. There's a lick of licorice and then the flavors seem to lighten up and finish tart and astringent. But decant this and let it breathe, and the wine can surprise with its staying power. | Protagonist | 90 | 55 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | J. Bookwalter 2011 Protagonist Red (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Red Blend | J. Bookwalter |
| 36568 | 36567 | Chile | Earthy, tarry plum and berry aromas are herbal and gritty. This is a forward Syrah with juicy acidity. Flavors of plum, currant, raspberry, tomato and herbs finish fresh, with lingering acids and spicy flavors that include fennel and licorice root. Drink this spicy, elegant Syrah now through 2017. | Collection San Jose Apalta | 90 | 30 | Colchagua Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Lapostolle 2011 Collection San Jose Apalta Syrah (Colchagua Valley) | Syrah | Lapostolle |
| 36569 | 36568 | France | The wine at this stage is all tannin. But you can feel the weight of red fruits underneath. It will develop as a serious wine, packed with both fruit and structure. Strongly mineral and with a dark texture, it has considerable aging potential. Drink from 2016. | Grand Cras Vieilles Vignes | 90 | 25 | Beaujolais | Morgon | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Laurent Gauthier 2013 Grand Cras Vieilles Vignes (Morgon) | Gamay | Laurent Gauthier |
| 36570 | 36569 | France | This joint venture between Nicolas Jaboulet and the Perrin family continues to source high quality wines from the northern Rhône. This Saint-Joseph is a spicy, plummy wine, somewhat chunky on the palate while remaining reasonably light afoot and finishing with soft tannins. Drink now–2018. | | 90 | 37 | Rhône Valley | Saint-Joseph | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Maison Nicolas Perrin 2011 Saint-Joseph | Syrah | Maison Nicolas Perrin |