| 42482 | 42481 | France | This is a bit tarry at first, but gradually opens up to reveal slightly herbal fruit notes of cassis and hints of olive and tomato—very Provençal. It's silky on the finish, so it's easy to drink now and over the next 5–6 years. | | 89 | 43 | Rhône Valley | Châteauneuf-du-Pape | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Domaine La Consonnière 2010 Red (Châteauneuf-du-Pape) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Domaine La Consonnière |
| 42483 | 42482 | US | An easy wine to drink now, this is rich and mellow with black cherry. raspberry jam and exotic spice flavors. Feels rich in the mouth, with supportive tannins and a nice bite of acidity for balance. Not an ager, but a fine example of how Napa brings elegance to Zin's country-cousin personality. | | 89 | 30 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Frog's Leap 2011 Zinfandel (Napa Valley) | Zinfandel | Frog's Leap |
| 42484 | 42483 | Portugal | A black-hued blend of Aragonez, Touriga Nacional and Trincadeira, this is powerful, rich and firmly packed with tannins as well as dense plum and wood flavors. Accents of spice and mint add complexity. The wine will benefit from 2–3 years of aging to soften and round out, but it's drinkable now. | Ciconia The Reserva | 89 | 13 | Alentejano | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Herdade de São Miguel 2011 Ciconia The Reserva Red (Alentejano) | Portuguese Red | Herdade de São Miguel |
| 42485 | 42484 | US | Hoyt's 2010 Tempranillo is a huge improvement over their 2009. The fruit is riper and more focused, making the wine more balanced and interesting. Strong acids and firm tannins bracket concentrated cherry jam, red currant and bacon flavors made for drinking now. | | 89 | 45 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | | | Hoyt Family Vineyards 2010 Tempranillo (Paso Robles) | Tempranillo | Hoyt Family Vineyards |
| 42486 | 42485 | Portugal | Solista, meaning made from one grape rather than a blend, is a new range of wines from Adega Mayor. This fresh, fruity Verdelho is perfumed, with lemon and orange-peel flavors. It's all ready to drink. | Solista Branco | 89 | | Alentejano | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Adega Mayor 2011 Solista Branco Verdelho (Alentejano) | Verdelho | Adega Mayor |
| 42487 | 42486 | US | At just 11.2% abv, Bedell's delicate 2011 Cabernet Franc is a remarkable reflection of what good winemaking can do in a difficult vintage. Austere in profile, with tart red-cherry flavors, it's accented by violet florals and an array of mineral tones that add complexity. Soft tannins make for easy drinking. | | 89 | 40 | New York | North Fork of Long Island | Long Island | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Bedell 2011 Cabernet Franc (North Fork of Long Island) | Cabernet Franc | Bedell |
| 42488 | 42487 | US | A fragrant Roussanne that could easily convince doubters that this variety does impressively stand on its own. Exuding honeysuckle, pear and honey, it's crisp and nicely textured with a depth and weight that gives it a sense of fullness but not fat. | Bonofiglio Vineyard | 89 | 34 | California | Mendocino County | | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Campovida 2012 Bonofiglio Vineyard Roussanne (Mendocino County) | Roussanne | Campovida |
| 42489 | 42488 | Mexico | Kuwal is a Tempranillo-led blend that's ripe and structured. Cassis, plum and toasty aromas are heady and introduce a big, ripe palate with round tannins, harmony and flavors of coffee, chocolate, spice and blackberry. To no surprise, it finishes jammy and rich. Drink through 2017. | Kuwal | 89 | 31 | Valle de Guadalupe | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Tres Valles 2010 Kuwal Red (Valle de Guadalupe) | Red Blend | Tres Valles |
| 42481 | 42480 | Portugal | Almost cool in character, this crisp Douro comes from high-altitude vineyards. The grapes yield a fruity citrus- and pear-driven wine that's minerally, with just the right amount of acidity to push its freshness forward. | Vinho Branco | 89 | 9 | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Aveleda 2012 Vinho Branco White (Douro) | Portuguese White | Aveleda |
| 42490 | 42489 | US | Extraordinarily rich and ripe in tropical fruits, oranges and honey, this Chardonnay's lushness is balanced by citrusy acids and minerality. It's very good, but you find yourself wishing it was drier and more complex for the price. | Dutton Ranch | 89 | 50 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | | | Walt 2011 Dutton Ranch Chardonnay (Russian River Valley) | Chardonnay | Walt |
| 42491 | 42490 | Argentina | The nose on this Malbec is blue-green, meaning it deals both blueberry and boysenberry but also alfalfa and minty green aromas. The palate feels big and generous, with nice acidity and flavors of pastry, jammy blackberry, molasses and spice. Amid the layered finish, you'll find baked black-fruit flavors and light green notes. | | 89 | 80 | Mendoza Province | Uco Valley | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | O. Fournier 2008 Malbec (Uco Valley) | Malbec | O. Fournier |
| 42492 | 42491 | US | There's a musky leather note that adds intrigue to crisp black-plum notes in this mineral-intense Meritage. Moderately full in body, the palate is concentrated, with pristine fruit balanced by a kick of acidity and ripe tannins. | Flight | 89 | 24 | New York | North Fork of Long Island | Long Island | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Osprey's Dominion 2007 Flight Meritage (North Fork of Long Island) | Meritage | Osprey's Dominion |
| 42493 | 42492 | US | There is a roasted, slightly burnt scent to this wine, leading into smoky flavors of ground coffee and tar, wrapped around light red fruit. | | 85 | 25 | America | | | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Clearwater Canyon 2009 Merlot (America) | Merlot | Clearwater Canyon |
| 42494 | 42493 | Italy | Delicate and light with a pale pink color and creamy white foam on the surface, this is a great little sparkling aperitivo wine to pair with spicy tapas or finger foods. Rose, raspberry and a touch of strawberry open the fragrant bouquet. | Rosè Brut de Noir | 85 | 16 | Central Italy | Romagna | | | | Cleto Chiarli 2012 Rosè Brut de Noir Sparkling (Romagna) | Sparkling Blend | Cleto Chiarli |
| 42495 | 42494 | US | Whispers of smoke and flint on the nose of this intensely minerally Sauvignon Blanc blow off to reveal a bright, elegantly balanced wine with hints of fresh green grass and stems. It's brisk and refreshing, with an easy drinking feel. | | 85 | 28 | New York | North Fork of Long Island | Long Island | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Comtesse Thérèse 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (North Fork of Long Island) | Sauvignon Blanc | Comtesse Thérèse |
| 42496 | 42495 | US | Ripe and creamy, with flavors of pineapple candy, honey, brown sugar, buttered toast and cinnamon. It's just what millions of Chardonnay lovers want. | | 85 | 20 | California | California | California Other | | | F.J. Serra 2012 Chardonnay (California) | Chardonnay | F.J. Serra |
| 42497 | 42496 | Argentina | For a basic Chardonnay, this fits the bill. Citrus and peach aromas are standard and clean. The palate is tight and juicy, with no overt oak feel. Flavors of melon and pear have light spice and vanilla accents, while the finish is crisp. | Reserva | 85 | 11 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Finca El Origen 2012 Reserva Chardonnay (Mendoza) | Chardonnay | Finca El Origen |
| 42498 | 42497 | US | There's nothing at all French about this Cab. It could only come from California, with its jammy, soft black cherry and chocolate flavors. | Louis XIV | 85 | 30 | California | Sonoma County-Napa County | Napa-Sonoma | | | Frenchie Winery 2009 Louis XIV Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County-Napa County) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Frenchie Winery |
| 42499 | 42498 | US | Lots of delicious orange flavor in this pretty wine. It's overtly sweet, but a too soft for comfort. | Timber Crest Vineyard | 85 | 20 | California | Dry Creek Valley | Sonoma | | | Kokomo 2012 Timber Crest Vineyard Muscat Blanc (Dry Creek Valley) | Muscat Blanc | Kokomo |
| 42500 | 42499 | US | The alcohol is refreshingly low on this wine, making it delicate in the mouth. It's also full of lemon, peach and vanilla flavors. Easy to drink with hors d'oeuvres. | Timber Crest Vineyard | 85 | 20 | California | Dry Creek Valley | Sonoma | | | Kokomo 2012 Timber Crest Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc (Dry Creek Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Kokomo |
| 42501 | 42500 | France | A lightly perfumed wine, this is soft with warm strawberry flavors. The acidity and texture play a supporting role in this ripe, light-bodied wine. | | 85 | 17 | Burgundy | Bourgogne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Manuel Olivier 2010 Bourgogne | Pinot Noir | Manuel Olivier |
| 42502 | 42501 | Portugal | This is a light and fruity wine from J. Portugal Ramos. It's crisp, with lemon and citrus flavor, and bright with grapefruit acidity. Drink now and over the next year. | Loios Branco | 85 | 10 | Alentejano | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | J. Portugal Ramos 2012 Loios Branco White (Alentejano) | Portuguese White | J. Portugal Ramos |
| 42503 | 42502 | US | High-pitched, medium-intense notes of toasted wheat, black cherry, maduro and sweaty leather define the nose and palate. This is a medium-bodied wine, and it offers powdery tannins and juicy acids that support the flavors. Cherry and cocoa notes linger on the finish. | | 85 | 22 | Virginia | Monticello | | | | Jefferson Vineyards NV Petit Verdot (Monticello) | Petit Verdot | Jefferson Vineyards |
| 42504 | 42503 | US | On this Pinot's plus side is a clean savoriness, with bright acidity highlighting raspberry, cocoa and spice flavors. On the debit side is its soft, fleshy ripeness. Drink up. | Vintner's Reserve | 85 | 22 | California | California | California Other | | | Kendall-Jackson 2011 Vintner's Reserve Pinot Noir (California) | Pinot Noir | Kendall-Jackson |
| 42505 | 42504 | US | Golden yellow, with notes of fig, apricot and mint. At 23% residual sugar, it's rich and sweet, but the concentration drops off on the back half. | Ice Wine | 85 | 20 | Idaho | | | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Koenig Vineyards 2009 Ice Wine Riesling | Riesling | Koenig Vineyards |
| 42506 | 42505 | US | Produced entirely from Petite Sirah, this wine is dark in color, with notes of cherry, melon and strawberry. It's a bit ponderous but still offers enjoyment. | Dry Rosé of | 85 | 14 | Idaho | | | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Koenig Vineyards 2011 Dry Rosé of Petite Sirah | Petite Sirah | Koenig Vineyards |
| 42507 | 42506 | France | Based in Nuits-Saint-Georges, Manuel Olivier has made a specialty of the wines from the Hautes Côtes in the hills behind the city. This is a light and fruity wine with freshness and some firm, dry tannins, although it's ready to drink now. | | 85 | 20 | Burgundy | Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Manuel Olivier 2010 Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits | Pinot Noir | Manuel Olivier |
| 42508 | 42507 | Italy | Here's the quintessential Italian white wine to pair with fried calamari or mini pizzas. It offers fresh green notes of lime and garden herb, backed by peach and cantaloupe accents. | Costa di Nugola | 85 | 18 | Tuscany | Toscana | | | | Marchesi de' Frescobaldi 2011 Costa di Nugola Vermentino (Toscana) | Vermentino | Marchesi de' Frescobaldi |
| 42509 | 42508 | France | A light, perfumed wine with soft tannins and bitter cherry fruits. There is an earthy edge here, and while the wine has brisk acidity, there's an easy texture. It's ready to drink. | Le Clé Saint-Pierre | 85 | 17 | Burgundy | Bourgogne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Mommessin 2011 Le Clé Saint-Pierre (Bourgogne) | Pinot Noir | Mommessin |
| 42510 | 42509 | Italy | Light notes of peach and dusty mineral open the bouquet of this food-friendly Soave. You could pair the wine with seafood, summer pasta dishes or salad. It ends with notes of white flower and almond blossom. | Famiglia Pasqua | 85 | 15 | Veneto | Soave | | | | Pasqua 2011 Famiglia Pasqua (Soave) | Garganega | Pasqua |