| 40733 | 40732 | US | A blend of Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel, Vezer's Jake's has a good, dark earthy personality, with a depth of spice around its big shoulders and dusty Petite Sirah finish. | Jake's Cellar Master Select | 85 | 39 | California | Suisun Valley | North Coast | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Vezer Family Vineyard 2008 Jake's Cellar Master Select Red (Suisun Valley) | Red Blend | Vezer Family Vineyard |
| 40734 | 40733 | US | This is pure Cabernet from one of Washington's oldest vineyards. Cold Creek is a hot site, and its grapes are scattered throughout many of the Ste. Michelle brands, often providing the core fruit. Here is the essence, a wine that opens a bit grudgingly, but has structure and concentration if you take the time to let it blossom. Dense cherry and cassis fruit is tightly wound with balancing acids. The use of new oak is restrained, but sufficient, and this is a wine that should age nicely for many years. | Cold Creek Vineyard | 91 | 26 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Chateau Ste. Michelle 2004 Cold Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Chateau Ste. Michelle |
| 40735 | 40734 | France | Ripe grapefruit, green plums and other green stone fruits all show that this wine has some weight, allied with a steely interior. Still young, it fills the mouth with yeast and some toast, but more of an intense freshness. | Premier Cru Brut | 91 | | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Pascal Doquet 2001 Premier Cru Brut Chardonnay (Champagne) | Chardonnay | Pascal Doquet |
| 40736 | 40735 | US | This Pinot is pretty extracted, but the flavors are addictively good, offering a cornucopia of raspberries, cherries, blackberries, tangerines and cola, with complex nuances of sassafras, orange Pekoe tea, cola and dusty spices. It's a little soft, but silky and rich in tannins, a classic Pisoni Vineyard Pinot Noir. | Pisoni Vineyard | 91 | 55 | California | Santa Lucia Highlands | Central Coast | | | Roar 2005 Pisoni Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands) | Pinot Noir | Roar |
| 40737 | 40736 | US | This is a distinctive Chardonnay, with pea vine and peach, anise and apple mixing it up. It has a lovely, lifted elegance that keeps the flavors intertwined but allows you to experience them separately as well, and it carves a flavor trail through the finish that lingers sensuously. Could be the best CV Chardonnay ever from L'Ecole. | | 91 | 22 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | L'Ecole No. 41 2006 Chardonnay (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Chardonnay | L'Ecole No. 41 |
| 40738 | 40737 | US | Packs plenty of powerful complexity into a dry wine that's a pretty good price. Made in full-Burgundian style, with barrel fermentation and lees aging, it's a rich, creamy wine packed with spicy tropical fruit and honeysuckle flavors. Try as an interesting alternative to an upscale Chardonnay. | | 91 | 20 | California | Carneros | Napa-Sonoma | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Truchard 2005 Roussanne (Carneros) | Roussanne | Truchard |
| 40739 | 40738 | France | The fact that this wine comes from the chalkiest of soils and is bone dry gives it considerable austerity. It is definitely mineral in taste and texture, with a touch of salt and grapefruit flavors; very structured and tight. It needs to age. | Minéral Extra Brut | 91 | 60 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Agrapart & Fils 2000 Minéral Extra Brut Chardonnay (Champagne) | Chardonnay | Agrapart & Fils |
| 40740 | 40739 | France | With its highly mineral aroma, this is almost like smelling chalk. It's an austere wine, with high acidity, crystal clear on the palate, full of grapefruit flavors and flint texture. Age this wine at least 4 years. | Blanc de Blancs | 91 | 50 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Delamotte NV Blanc de Blancs Chardonnay (Champagne) | Chardonnay | Delamotte |
| 40711 | 40710 | US | It should be easy to drink this sweetish Merlot with everything from a hamburger to a steak. It's rich in cherry flavor, with lots of palate-stimulating spices. | Vintner's Reserve | 86 | 19 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | | | Kendall-Jackson 2009 Vintner's Reserve Merlot (Sonoma County) | Merlot | Kendall-Jackson |
| 40712 | 40711 | Italy | Made without the addition of sulfites, this has untamed, raw aromas of tangerine skin, honey, ripe melon and yellow rose. The fruit was organically farmed. | Animae Brut Millesimato | 86 | 25 | Veneto | Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore | | | | Perlage 2011 Animae Brut Millesimato (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore) | Glera | Perlage |
| 40713 | 40712 | Italy | This bright and youthful sparkler offers a thin mouthfeel that is embellished by foamy cream and persistent effervescence. The bouquet is simple, fresh and fruit forward. | Extra Dry | 86 | 16 | Veneto | Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore | | | | Col de' Salici 2011 Extra Dry (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore) | Glera | Col de' Salici |
| 40714 | 40713 | Portugal | Forward, fruity and crisp, this is an attractive wine. It's red berry flavor and bright acidity is layered with smoky tannins. Not for aging, so drink over the next 2-3 years. | Chaminé | 86 | 12 | Alentejano | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Cortes de Cima 2011 Chaminé Red (Alentejano) | Portuguese Red | Cortes de Cima |
| 40715 | 40714 | France | Full, ripe and spicy, this has flavors of meat and wild strawberry. It is dense, with bright acidity and enough tannin for structure. | Le Renard | 86 | | Burgundy | Givry | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaines Devillard 2009 Le Renard (Givry) | Pinot Noir | Domaines Devillard |
| 40716 | 40715 | France | Perfumed and rounded, this has fine acidity and a warm, sunny feel. Flavors of apples and pears are cut through with a lime juice note, yielding a balanced wine that will develop quickly. | | 86 | | Alsace | Alsace | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Dopff Au Moulin 2011 Riesling (Alsace) | Riesling | Dopff Au Moulin |
| 40717 | 40716 | France | This is attractive and mature, with a light touch and flavors of currants mingling with almonds. Soft yet tangy, this is very ready to drink. | Réserve Spéciale | 86 | | Alsace | Alsace | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | F. Mallo et Fils 2008 Réserve Spéciale Riesling (Alsace) | Riesling | F. Mallo et Fils |
| 40718 | 40717 | US | This Chardonnay remains dry and resistant in acids and tannins. The flavors are elusive, suggesting minerals and lemons, with plenty of brisk, citrusy acidity. | Carneros Selection | 86 | 75 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Grgich Hills 2008 Carneros Selection Chardonnay (Napa Valley) | Chardonnay | Grgich Hills |
| 40719 | 40718 | Argentina | This has simple aromas of plum, berry and sweet vanilla. The palate feels fresh, with a citrusy bounce and flavors of raspberry, red plum and mellow spice. The finish is sweet and comported. | | 86 | 9 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Alma del Sur 2011 Malbec (Mendoza) | Malbec | Alma del Sur |
| 40720 | 40719 | US | A big, fruity Cabernet that hardly shows a day of age at nearly six years. It's still rich and ripe in blackberry, blueberry and cherry jam flavors. Drink up. | Mountain | 86 | 25 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Red Table Cellars 2006 Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Red Table Cellars |
| 40721 | 40720 | Italy | Easy, simple and bone dry, this should pair with slightly sweet appetizers based on cream or cheese. Its bright, crisp acidity also helps cut through those fatty foods. | Tréser Brut Rive di Combai | 86 | 21 | Veneto | Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore | | | | Serre Spumanti NV Tréser Brut Rive di Combai (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore) | Glera | Serre Spumanti |
| 40722 | 40721 | Italy | This opens with a slightly pungent note of ripe cantaloupe and apricot. Distant sweetness and touch of butterscotch or caramel is detected on the creamy finish. | Extra Dry | 85 | 19 | Veneto | Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore | | | | Canella NV Extra Dry (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore) | Glera | Canella |
| 40723 | 40722 | New Zealand | Citrus and crushed stone notes start this wine off, followed by lemon sorbet on the palate. It's lightweight, a real summertime refresher, with a short, clean finish. | | 85 | 11 | Marlborough | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Overstone 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough) | Sauvignon Blanc | Overstone |
| 40724 | 40723 | Italy | Light gold in color, this opens with easy aromas of garden herb, tangerine and white flower. Pair this with snack foods, such as toasted almonds or fried corn nuts. | Brut | 85 | 9 | Veneto | Prosecco Treviso | | | | Progettidivini 2011 Brut (Prosecco Treviso) | Glera | Progettidivini |
| 40725 | 40724 | Italy | This opens with creamy, soapy foam backed by delicate notes of citrus, pear and Golden Delicious apple. Easy drinking, this should pair with lightly fried appetizers. | Gocce di Luna Moondrops Extra Dry | 85 | 14 | Veneto | Prosecco Treviso | | | | Anna Spinato NV Gocce di Luna Moondrops Extra Dry (Prosecco Treviso) | Glera | Anna Spinato |
| 40726 | 40725 | US | This is a big, almost overpowering Cab that has mint and cedar streaks running through its classic cassis flavor. | | 85 | 39 | California | El Dorado | Sierra Foothills | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Bumgarner 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (El Dorado) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Bumgarner |
| 40727 | 40726 | Portugal | An initial earthy aroma follows through to the palate that is full and fruity, with a bitter edge. Flavors of licorice and berry combine to give a wine that is now ready to drink. | Incógnito | 85 | 80 | Alentejano | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Cortes de Cima 2009 Incógnito Syrah (Alentejano) | Syrah | Cortes de Cima |
| 40728 | 40727 | US | This is the winery's budget offering. It shows modest varietal flavors, with a slight burned or roasted character. | Estate | 85 | 16 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | David Hill 2009 Estate Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Noir | David Hill |
| 40729 | 40728 | Portugal | Rich and rounded, thismisses the crispness of good Arinto. It is warm and fat, with a white fruit flavor and a pleasant touch of acidity. | Castelo do Sulco | 85 | | Lisboa | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Parras Vinhos 2010 Castelo do Sulco Arinto (Lisboa) | Arinto | Parras Vinhos |
| 40730 | 40729 | Italy | Packaged in a bright blue bottle, this the kind of easy-going sparkler meant for a hot summer afternoon. It offers bright aromas of peach, citrus and honeydew. | Blu Giovello | 85 | 13 | Veneto | Prosecco | | | | Piera Martellozzo 2011 Blu Giovello (Prosecco) | Glera | Piera Martellozzo |
| 40731 | 40730 | Italy | Named after the mighty Republic of Venice, Serenissima opens with sharp effervescence and bright aromas of citrus and white flower. This easy effort is crisp and clean on the finish. | Extra Dry | 85 | 7 | Veneto | Prosecco | | | | Serenissima NV Extra Dry (Prosecco) | Glera | Serenissima |
| 40732 | 40731 | US | Soft in blackberry, cherry and chocolate flavor, this is a simple Cabernet, but it's not without charm. Furry tannins give it a much needed bite. | | 85 | 20 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | | | Sextant 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Sextant |