| 42121 | 42120 | Greece | Spicy, buttery aromas lead this lean-style white from Crete. Medium-bodied with a combination of citrus and spices, and a touch of flowers. Angular but interesting. | Vin de Crete | 84 | 10 | Crete | | | Susan Kostrzewa | @suskostrzewa | Kourtaki 2007 Vin de Crete White (Crete) | White Blend | Kourtaki |
| 42122 | 42121 | Greece | This retsina offers a traditional style with its nose of citrus and pine resin and dry, slightly spicy flavors. A bigger style that would pair well with spicy Chinese or Indian cuisine. | Retsina of Attica | 84 | 8 | Attica | | | Susan Kostrzewa | @suskostrzewa | Kourtaki NV Retsina of Attica Savatiano (Attica) | Savatiano | Kourtaki |
| 42123 | 42122 | Italy | Made from a blend of Garganega and Sauvignon, this is an oddly resiny wine with a thick, glossy gleam and dense notes of butterscotch and maple. It would pair well with honey-roasted ham or glazed dishes. Open to the public for visits, Villa Cordevigo is a gorgeous 16th-Century property near Verona. | | 84 | | Veneto | Veronese | | | | Villa Cordevigo 2006 White (Veronese) | White Blend | Villa Cordevigo |
| 42124 | 42123 | Italy | Light, lean and easy to drink, this ruby red offers spice, red cherry and earthy tones that reinforce its no-fuss approach. It offers a fresh, crisp feel in the mouth with easy cherry fruit flavors. Made with Corvina, Rondinella, Sangiovese and Molinara grapes. | | 84 | 13 | Veneto | Bardolino | | | | Monte del Frá 2006 Bardolino | Red Blend | Monte del Frá |
| 42125 | 42124 | Argentina | Big and blasting on the nose, with heat and burn. The palate is high-wire boysenberry and a lot of acid, and ultimately it borders on sour and fiery, which probably isn't the intention. Wiry and piercing for a pricey, 800-case-production Malbec. | Particular | 84 | 30 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Valentin Bianchi 2007 Particular Malbec (Mendoza) | Malbec | Valentin Bianchi |
| 42126 | 42125 | Chile | Herbal and peppery, with secondary aromas of floral raspberry. Snappy and grassy on the palate, with generic red-fruit flavors at the base. Candied and fairly weak on the finish. | | 83 | 9 | Maule Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Simone 2007 Carmenère (Maule Valley) | Carmenère | Simone |
| 42127 | 42126 | Chile | Light apple aromas lead to a sweet, mildly candied palate of monotone apple flavors. Acidity is up there, so there isn't any overt thickness or chunkiness to the wine. Rudimentary and quaffable. | | 83 | 7 | Central Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | TerraNoble 2008 Chardonnay (Central Valley) | Chardonnay | TerraNoble |
| 42128 | 42127 | Lebanon | This Chardonnay, Viognier and Vermentino blend from Lebanon starts with aromas of candied allspice, flowers and toast. On the palate, the wine offers soft, subtle flavors of spice, flowers and vanilla. Unusual but approachable—pair with poultry, cheeses. | Cuvée Blanc | 83 | 19 | Bekaa Valley | | | Susan Kostrzewa | @suskostrzewa | Château Musar 2007 Cuvée Blanc White (Bekaa Valley) | White Blend | Château Musar |
| 42129 | 42128 | Chile | An apple pie type of wine, meaning it's got baked apple, cinnamon and pastry aromas and flavors. The palate is kind of soft and sticky, and with little vital acidity it struggles to keep up. Standard warm-climate Chardonnay. | Reserva | 83 | 12 | Maule Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Chilensis 2008 Reserva Chardonnay (Maule Valley) | Chardonnay | Chilensis |
| 42130 | 42129 | France | The acidity dominates this super-fresh wine. The red currant juice flavor is mixed with candied lemon and a soft texture. | Rosé Brut | 83 | 80 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | J. de Telmont NV Rosé Brut (Champagne) | Champagne Blend | J. de Telmont |
| 42131 | 42130 | Chile | Hardly in the same class as the more elevated Pargua, this second wine is roasted and murky, and frankly a little dirty. It's as if the ripe, healthy fruit went to the $40 Pargua I and the raisiny, heavy stuff to this. Hence, it's candied, baked, syrupy and hot. | Pargua II | 83 | 20 | Maipo Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Viña Pargua 2006 Pargua II Red (Maipo Valley) | Cabernet Blend | Viña Pargua |
| 42132 | 42131 | Argentina | Sweet and honeyed, but flat and cloying. Candied melon and citrus flavors run heavy and chunky, and the finish is more of the same. Big, ripe, sticky and sweet but definitely not elevated in class. | Unoaked | 83 | 12 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Zolo 2008 Unoaked Chardonnay (Mendoza) | Chardonnay | Zolo |
| 42133 | 42132 | Italy | Judging from the appearance of this crystalline and seemingly colorless wine, you can anticipate that it might be one of those watery expressions of Pinot Grigio that we see so much of in the USA. Sure enough: this wine offers very little in terms of aromatics or density. | | 83 | | Veneto | Veneto | | | | Oggi! 2008 Pinot Grigio (Veneto) | Pinot Grigio | Oggi! |
| 42134 | 42133 | Chile | The variety's requisite citrus and green aromas are on display, but they aren't very defined or exciting. Neither is the wet, chunky palate, which may be moderately fresh but doesn't offer much besides basic pineapple, kiwi and green melon. 270,000 cases made. | 120 | 83 | 8 | Central Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Santa Rita 2009 120 Sauvignon Blanc (Central Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Santa Rita |
| 42135 | 42134 | US | Sweet and simple, like a blend of pineapple juice, pear juice and lemonade. But the wine is clean and crisp. | | 83 | 24 | California | Edna Valley | Central Coast | | | Stephen Ross 2007 Chardonnay (Edna Valley) | Chardonnay | Stephen Ross |
| 42136 | 42135 | Argentina | Tropical and mild smelling, with vague aromas of melon and lychee. The palate is very sweet and sticky, as if some residual sugar had been left in the wine. Cloying late, and while it hints at higher quality, it comes across candied. | Reserve | 83 | 13 | Other | Argentina | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Alto 3 2008 Reserve Torrontés (Argentina) | Torrontés | Alto 3 |
| 42137 | 42136 | US | Soft and somewhat vegetal, with asparagus-infused flavors of blackberries and cherries that finish dry and tannic. | | 83 | 28 | California | Santa Ynez Valley | Central Coast | | | Brander 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Santa Ynez Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Brander |
| 42138 | 42137 | US | Simple, with cherry jam, mint and cola flavors. Crisp coastal acidity makes it mouthwatering. | | 83 | 12 | California | Monterey County | Central Coast | | | Castle Rock 2008 Pinot Noir (Monterey County) | Pinot Noir | Castle Rock |
| 42139 | 42138 | Lebanon | This Lebanese white starts with aromas of honey, peach and lemon, offering like flavors in a viscous blend on the palate. Some spice offers lift, but overall the wine has a richer character. A pretty, unfolding finish. | Gaston Hochar | 83 | 40 | Bekaa Valley | | | Susan Kostrzewa | @suskostrzewa | Château Musar 2001 Gaston Hochar White (Bekaa Valley) | White Blend | Château Musar |
| 42140 | 42139 | US | Soft and sweetly jammy, with a thick mouthfeel and lush flavors of blackberry jam, melted chocolate and anise liqueur. Okay for BBQ. | | 83 | 14 | California | Central Coast | Central Coast | | | Cupcake 2007 Petite Sirah (Central Coast) | Petite Sirah | Cupcake |
| 42141 | 42140 | Argentina | Stemmy and fiery on the nose, with light raspberry aromas. The palate is lightweight and acidic, while the generic palate shows cherry and plum fruit and heat. Plows on through but doesn't register more than the basics. | | 83 | 10 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Espiritu de Argentina 2007 Malbec (Mendoza) | Malbec | Espiritu de Argentina |
| 42142 | 42141 | US | Bone dry, tart in acidity and silky in texture, with flavors of mashed red cherries and red currants. Pretty austere by itself, but better with cheeses, roasts, olive oil. | | 83 | 18 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | | | Jacuzzi 2006 Sangiovese (Sonoma County) | Sangiovese | Jacuzzi |
| 42143 | 42142 | US | Soft and one-dimensional, with simple cherry, red currant, herb and toast flavors. Drink now. | | 83 | 30 | California | California | California Other | | | Malibu 2007 Cabernet Franc (California) | Cabernet Franc | Malibu |
| 42144 | 42143 | US | Good blackberry, currant and cedar flavors, and properly dry, with a good background of smoky oak. But it's way too soft, causing structural collapse. | | 83 | 40 | California | California | California Other | | | Malibu 2007 Meritage (California) | Meritage | Malibu |
| 42145 | 42144 | US | Full-bodied and aromatic, this richly scented wine beguiles with a mix of brambly fruit and cola highlights. Firm, ripe tannins suggest a sturdy wine ready for the cellar, which nonetheless lets the fruit shine through the peppery finish. | Hyland Vineyard | 91 | 55 | Oregon | McMinnville | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Soléna 2009 Hyland Vineyard Pinot Noir (McMinnville) | Pinot Noir | Soléna |
| 42146 | 42145 | US | Anyone making Grenache Blanc in California should be encouraged, Terre Rouge's version being a delightfully drinkable mix of apple and peach with a rich, full mouth that finishes crisp. Grown at high elevation (2,200 feet) on the Hawk Creek Vineyard in Sierra Foothills, a small production worth seeking out. And it's only 13% alcohol. | | 91 | 20 | California | Sierra Foothills | Sierra Foothills | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Terre Rouge 2009 Grenache Blanc (Sierra Foothills) | Grenache Blanc | Terre Rouge |
| 42147 | 42146 | US | The label includes the words “Original Vines” written along the side, a nod to the history of this limited reserve, gleaned from vines planted by founder David Lett in 1965. It's steely and sharp edged, with sculpted fruit and limited use of new oak. Cellarworthy and distinctive, this wine rewards your attention and patience with unexpected layers of detail. | Reserve | 91 | 47 | Oregon | Dundee Hills | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | The Eyrie Vineyards 2009 Reserve Chardonnay (Dundee Hills) | Chardonnay | The Eyrie Vineyards |
| 42148 | 42147 | France | A delicious wine, very ripe while having great style. It packs concentrated red berry fruits into a textured package that shows acidity, vanilla and final spice. | Secret de Léoube | 91 | 32 | Provence | Côtes de Provence | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Léoube 2010 Secret de Léoube Rosé (Côtes de Provence) | Rosé | Château Léoube |
| 42149 | 42148 | France | Red fruits dominate this rich wine. It has great balance and a smooth texture, with red plum, loganberry and caramel flavors. With its structure, it could even age a year. | Grande Réserve Cru Classé | 91 | 24 | Provence | Côtes de Provence | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Sainte Marguerite 2010 Grande Réserve Cru Classé Rosé (Côtes de Provence) | Rosé | Château Sainte Marguerite |
| 42150 | 42149 | Portugal | Wood-aged, sophisticated wine in homage to the present Countess of Santar. This is beautifully smooth with just a hint of oily texture, lime juice and sweet melon flavors. Worth aging another year to bring its great flavors together. | Casa de Santar Condessa de Santar | 91 | 35 | Dão | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Dão Sul 2009 Casa de Santar Condessa de Santar White (Dão) | Portuguese White | Dão Sul |