| 36751 | 36750 | US | Dry and rough in texture, this has earthy flavors of coffee, cherry and spice. The tannins are a little uneven and green. Drink up. | | 85 | 26 | California | Santa Barbara County | Central Coast | | | Buttonwood Farm 2010 Grenache-Syrah (Santa Barbara County) | Grenache-Syrah | Buttonwood Farm |
| 36752 | 36751 | Spain | Floral berry aromas are fresh and carry only the slightest grassy, green element. The wine feels crisp and tight, with nice red plum and raspberry flavors. Mild, focused and not very hefty or thick on the finish. | | 85 | 9 | Northern Spain | Cariñena | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Castillo de Monséran 2010 Garnacha (Cariñena) | Garnacha | Castillo de Monséran |
| 36753 | 36752 | US | This is a modest red wine, with very light berry-flavored fruit, and just a hint of cherry candy. The simple flavors are ready to drink. | Estate | 85 | 38 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Cave B 2010 Estate Malbec (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Malbec | Cave B |
| 36754 | 36753 | France | A soft, fragrant red-cherry flavor dominates this fruity, open and easy wine. Very ready to drink, it has attractive acidity and a light spice to the finish. | Château du Prieuré | 85 | | Beaujolais | Brouilly | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Georges Duboeuf 2011 Château du Prieuré (Brouilly) | Gamay | Georges Duboeuf |
| 36755 | 36754 | US | Too oaky, this is dominated by buttered toast and crème bruûlée flavors. Underneath all that are some nice notes of pineapple, orange and apricot. Drink up. | | 85 | 18 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | | | Bluenose 2010 Chardonnay (Sonoma County) | Chardonnay | Bluenose |
| 36756 | 36755 | US | Aged in French oak for 9–12 months, this has a base of 84% Merlot, with smaller portions of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. It has a soft and nimble core, with a grippy tannic shell and a vein of compost that weaves through the palate. Blackberry and clove notes tag the finish. | Equation | 85 | 16 | Virginia | Virginia | | | | Breaux NV Equation Merlot (Virginia) | Merlot | Breaux |
| 36757 | 36756 | Portugal | It may be a second-rate grape in France, but in Portugal Alicante Bouschet has really come into its own. This is a ripe, smooth wine, with dark plum skin tannins, red peppers and intense concentrated spice. Drink now. | | 86 | 11 | Alentejano | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Adega Cooperativa de Borba 2006 Alicante Bouschet (Alentejano) | Alicante Bouschet | Adega Cooperativa de Borba |
| 36758 | 36757 | US | An acidic, bone-dry Chardonnay, brilliant in fruit, that doesn't seem to have been touched by oak. It's so pure in zesty Meyer lemon, lime and kiwi flavors, with a mouthwateringy clean finish. | White | 86 | 15 | California | Monterey | Central Coast | | | American Roots 2006 White Chardonnay (Monterey) | Chardonnay | American Roots |
| 36759 | 36758 | France | Hints of fresh mint leaves highlight the brooding black currant and dark fruit aromas. The balance of Cabernet and Merlot has been successfully achieved, as the wine is beautifully structured with a firm backbone of ample tannins and a rich, supple mouthfeel. | Kosher | 86 | 32 | Bordeaux | Haut-Médoc | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Barons Edmund Benjamin de Rothschild 2003 Kosher (Haut-Médoc) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Barons Edmund Benjamin de Rothschild |
| 36760 | 36759 | US | This is quite light, almost ephemeral, with tart raspberry and red licorice flavors and a strong metallic/mineral streak. It is delicately made, and interesting, but comparable to a simple Bourgogne rather than a wine priced at this level. | Momtazi Vineyard | 86 | 45 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Boedecker Cellars 2005 Momtazi Vineyard Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Noir | Boedecker Cellars |
| 36761 | 36760 | US | This is a light, leafy wine, with tannins that taste of green tea and leave a sensation of astringency long after the wine is swallowed. Sounds like Burgundy! In a world where so many Oregon wineries are making Pinot Noir that is superripe, extracted and alcoholic, this shows why the Burgundy comparison is still valid. | | 86 | 35 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Capitello 2005 Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Noir | Capitello |
| 36762 | 36761 | US | Another lovely wine from Chaddsford, with both class and a delicate touch. A pretty, poised nose of black pepper and spice are followed by restrained, minerally flavors that leave a clean but complex wave on the palate. Pair this with more elegant French dishes with a seafood slant. | Miller Estate Vineyard | 86 | 35 | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | | Susan Kostrzewa | @suskostrzewa | Chaddsford 2005 Miller Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir (Pennsylvania) | Pinot Noir | Chaddsford |
| 36763 | 36762 | US | This aromatic wine has a strong floral scent that opens into more typical notes of tart lime skin and pineapple. It continues with similar palate impressions, then leaves a somewhat oily aftertaste, like a swallow of perfume. | Steelhead Run Vineyard | 86 | 22 | Oregon | Applegate Valley | Southern Oregon | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Troon 2006 Steelhead Run Vineyard Viognier (Applegate Valley) | Viognier | Troon |
| 36764 | 36763 | US | A very nice wine, and more proof, if it's needed, that PG can make a crisp, interesting dry white even at an everyday price. Acidity is high and clean, giving a vibrancy to the citrus, honeysuckle, mineral and vanilla flavors. | | 86 | 10 | California | California | California Other | | | Little Black Dress 2006 Pinot Grigio (California) | Pinot Grigio | Little Black Dress |
| 36765 | 36764 | Italy | There's a lot of ripe berry that muddles the purity of fruit. For example, you'll get strawberry roll-up and sweet spice upfront. It tastes youthful and soft overall. | Poggio alla Guardia | 86 | 18 | Tuscany | Maremma | | | | Rocca di Frassinello 2005 Poggio alla Guardia (Maremma) | Red Blend | Rocca di Frassinello |
| 36766 | 36765 | Spain | It's hard to rate an aging, oxidizing, barrel-fermented Verdejo and take into consideration the wine's faded qualities versus its complexities. If you like dried apricots, dehydrated mango slices and fruit jellies, then this will tickle your fancy. Adherents to the school that believes whites should be fresh and palate cleansing should take a pass. | Fuente Elvira - Fermentado en Barrica | 86 | 22 | Northern Spain | Rueda | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Pedro Escudero 2005 Fuente Elvira - Fermentado en Barrica Verdejo (Rueda) | Verdejo | Pedro Escudero |
| 36767 | 36766 | Australia | Bears a passing resemblance to some Monterey (California) Chards, combining peaches with sweet corn and bright citrus, all wrapped in a coating of toasty, vanilla-scented oak. Crisp on the finish. Drink now. | | 86 | 17 | South Australia | McLaren Vale | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Tapestry 2006 Chardonnay (McLaren Vale) | Chardonnay | Tapestry |
| 36768 | 36767 | Italy | Light in color but heavy in oak, Alcineo is a modern Tuscan red that puts big emphasis on wood-driven aromas of spice and vanilla. There are some bright cherry and citrus flavors on the finish. | Alcineo | 86 | 50 | Tuscany | Toscana | | | | Palazzo 2003 Alcineo Red (Toscana) | Red Blend | Palazzo |
| 36769 | 36768 | US | This is 100% Pinot Noir, tart and young and juicy, and at this price it's a pretty fair value. It could be criticized as being slightly sour, but it has none of the herbal, leafy, vegetal character that can haunt inexpensive Oregon Pinots. | | 86 | 18 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Pappas Wine Company 2005 Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Noir | Pappas Wine Company |
| 36770 | 36769 | Italy | A blend of 20 varieties from the Mediterranean and the Caucasus, the wine's aromas are muddled: There's a bit of blackberry, plum, horsehide, cow pasture, tar and old leather in here. But this primordial brew offers a fascinating glimpse at the roots of wine. | Jassarte | 86 | 41 | Tuscany | Toscana | | | | Podere Guado al Melo 2004 Jassarte Red (Toscana) | Red Blend | Podere Guado al Melo |
| 36771 | 36770 | Italy | This Merlot, Cab Sauvignon and Sangioveto blend is a bit thorny and sharp because high notes of black peppercorn, cola and pine forest seem to rise above the wine's natural fruit. | Poggio alla Guardia | 86 | 24 | Tuscany | Maremma | | | | Rocca di Frassinello 2004 Poggio alla Guardia (Maremma) | Red Blend | Rocca di Frassinello |
| 36772 | 36771 | Italy | There is good integrity of fruit, but there are also slight distractions in the form of stewy or earthy tones. Otherwise, it delivers blackberry, coffee grinds and smoked almond with rigid tannins. | Insoglio del Cinghiale | 86 | 40 | Tuscany | Toscana | | | | Tenuta di Biserno 2006 Insoglio del Cinghiale Red (Toscana) | Red Blend | Tenuta di Biserno |
| 36773 | 36772 | Italy | This is a light and breezy blend of Sangiovese and Merlot that doesn't have huge intensity but that does have a nice focus on fruit. It's a no-fuss, easy wine with bursting cherry, almond blossom and ripe strawberry in the background. | Il Ghizzano | 86 | 20 | Tuscany | Toscana | | | | Tenuta di Ghizzano 2005 Il Ghizzano Red (Toscana) | Red Blend | Tenuta di Ghizzano |
| 36774 | 36773 | Italy | This is a big, modern wine that delivers thick oak renderings stacked tall against smaller offerings of black fruit. Aromas of leather, spice and vanilla are dominant, and the wine is characterized by firm tannins. Drink after 2010. | Lorenzo & Isabelle | 86 | 60 | Tuscany | Toscana | | | | Il Palazzone 2005 Lorenzo & Isabelle Red (Toscana) | Red Blend | Il Palazzone |
| 36775 | 36774 | Portugal | With what seems a stylistic change, this 2005 version of Periquita is firm, tannic, structured, with dark fruits and plenty of dry tannins. It is impressive for a big brand, dark and concentrated. | Periquita | 86 | 10 | Terras do Sado | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | José Maria da Fonseca 2005 Periquita Red (Terras do Sado) | Portuguese Red | José Maria da Fonseca |
| 36776 | 36775 | Australia | This starts off a bit tarry and rubbery at first, but soon settles down to reveal black cherry and cola aromas and flavors. It's a nice, medium-bodied red, turning a little tart on the finish. | | 86 | 25 | South Australia | McLaren Vale | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Kangarilla Road 2005 Shiraz-Viognier (McLaren Vale) | Shiraz-Viognier | Kangarilla Road |
| 36777 | 36776 | Italy | Paolo Valagussa's Cabernet Sauvignon-Sangiovese-Merlot blend is characterized by green notes of artichoke leaf, garden greens and pungent green peppercorn. It has tight, polished tannins and definitely needs to rest a few more years in the bottle. | Le Grascete | 86 | 40 | Tuscany | Bolgheri | | | | Le Grascete 2004 Le Grascete (Bolgheri) | Red Blend | Le Grascete |
| 36778 | 36777 | Italy | This seems very ripe, and offers notes of cooked cherry, backed by loads of exotic spice, cherry cola, prune, plum, crème de cassis and graphite. It exhibits a velvety mouthfeel and pretty good length on the finish. | Campordigno | 86 | 15 | Tuscany | Montescudaio | | | | Marchesi Ginori Lisci 2004 Campordigno Merlot (Montescudaio) | Merlot | Marchesi Ginori Lisci |
| 36779 | 36778 | Italy | Aromas of mature fruit, blackberry, leather, cigar, molasses and stewy herbal greens. The wine is lean and slightly sour in the mouth yet its ripe fruit aromas leave a lasting impression in the mouth. It's a wine with more bark than bite. | Paretaio | 86 | | Tuscany | Toscana | | | | Falchini 2003 Paretaio Sangiovese (Toscana) | Sangiovese | Falchini |
| 36780 | 36779 | US | Frog's Leap's Chards always have a softly herbal earthiness, even though there's plenty of pineapple, green apple, apricot and vanilla oaky flavor. That herbaceousness keeps the wine from soaring. | | 86 | 24 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Frog's Leap 2006 Chardonnay (Napa Valley) | Chardonnay | Frog's Leap |