| 43081 | 43080 | France | So soft, the wine is gently fruity, a hint of its chalk soil through a mineral edge. Fresh and tasting of lime and apple fruits, it is ready to drink now. | | 85 | 25 | Burgundy | Chablis | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine L. Chatelain 2010 Chablis | Chardonnay | Domaine L. Chatelain |
| 43110 | 43109 | Chile | Good for Valdivieso that they are willing to experiment with a Mourvèdre-led blend that also contains Carignan and Syrah. This is racy and a bit tangy, with plenty of old-vines acidity making the wine a bit jumpy and scouring. Probably best with food; it's a bit astringent on its own. | Eclat | 86 | 25 | Maule Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Valdivieso 2005 Eclat Red (Maule Valley) | Red Blend | Valdivieso |
| 43082 | 43081 | US | Definitely on the sweet side, like iced strawberry tea with white sugar. But It's clean and crisp and bubbly. | Brut | 85 | 13 | California | California | California Other | | | Four Paws & A Tail NV Brut Sparkling (California) | Sparkling Blend | Four Paws & A Tail |
| 43083 | 43082 | US | Smooth, lusty and sweet in fruit, this Zin brims with jammy flavors of cherries, blackberries and currants. The cinnamon and pepper spices suggest drinking with spicy meat and poultry dishes. | Red Label Diamond Collection | 85 | 16 | California | California | California Other | | | Francis Coppola 2009 Red Label Diamond Collection Zinfandel (California) | Zinfandel | Francis Coppola |
| 43084 | 43083 | Chile | Full and rubbery on the nose, with berry, prune and foresty aromas. Quite tannic and biting on the palate, with espresso, stewed prune and bitterness to the flavor profile. Finishes hard and unyielding, with a lasting note of coffee-like bitterness. | Hacienda Araucano Reserva | 85 | 13 | Lolol Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | François Lurton 2010 Hacienda Araucano Reserva Syrah (Lolol Valley) | Syrah | François Lurton |
| 43085 | 43084 | US | This 50-50 blend of Malbec and Merlot is dry and rustic. Despite some deeply concentrated blackberry and cassis flavors, it has a tough texture that seems unlikely to age out. | Double M | 85 | 28 | California | Carmel Valley | Central Coast | | | Galante 2009 Double M Red (Carmel Valley) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Galante |
| 43086 | 43085 | Italy | Vintner Gianni Zonin was instrumental in pushing for the enlargement of the Prosecco production zone and this wine is made under the terms of those new rules. It's an easy, informal apéritif wine with aromas of dried hay and citrus. | Cuvèe 1821 | 85 | 15 | Veneto | Prosecco | | | | Zonin NV Cuvèe 1821 (Prosecco) | Glera | Zonin |
| 43087 | 43086 | Argentina | Fairly mute on the nose, with an oily note and peachy aromas. Basic in the mouth, with good weight and balance along with oily flavors of peach and melon. Sweet and waxy on the finish, with the flavor of green banana. | | 85 | 10 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Vintage Sun 2010 Chardonnay (Mendoza) | Chardonnay | Vintage Sun |
| 43088 | 43087 | Argentina | Tropical and a bit briney on the nose. The palate is healthy in feel, with sweet white fruit flavors, a pinch of lemon and creamy oak. Finishes quick, with a nice feel and adequate acidity; will do best if well chilled. | | 85 | 11 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bodega Elena de Mendoza 2010 Chardonnay (Mendoza) | Chardonnay | Bodega Elena de Mendoza |
| 43089 | 43088 | US | While a tad pulpy and overripe on the nose, there's a purity to the dark red fruit on the palate of this Virginia Cab Franc that penetrates amidst notes of fresh green leaves and herbs. Full bodied in style with just a hint of green bramble on the finish. | | 85 | 22 | Virginia | Virginia | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Bogati 2010 Cabernet Franc (Virginia) | Cabernet Franc | Bogati |
| 43090 | 43089 | Chile | A touch green and vegetal on the nose, with hints of canned peas and bell pepper. Fortunately there's enough lime and minerality to keep it fresh. Feels crisp, tight and wet, with green notes pervading core citrus flavors. Finishes pithy and zesty, with mild bitterness. | El Delirio | 85 | 9 | Maule Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Botalcura 2011 El Delirio Sauvignon Blanc (Maule Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Botalcura |
| 43091 | 43090 | Italy | The attraction here is the beautiful packaging. Embedded with sparkling crystals that spell Bottega, this showcase wine will appeal to a young crowd. The sparkler is Pinot Noir, made as a white wine, with a floral bouquet and a lean mouthfeel. | Bottega (Crystals) Brut | 85 | | Veneto | Veneto | | | | Bottega NV Bottega (Crystals) Brut Pinot Nero (Veneto) | Pinot Nero | Bottega |
| 43092 | 43091 | Italy | This Brut Prosecco opens with bone-dry aromas of talc powder and white mineral followed by slight hints of peach and citrus. It closes with steely, sharp effervescence and a hint of bitter almond. | Brut | 85 | 17 | Veneto | Prosecco | | | | Cantina Progettidivini NV Brut (Prosecco) | Glera | Cantina Progettidivini |
| 43093 | 43092 | Italy | Lightly fizzy and luminous in appearance, this sweet Moscato sparkler would pair with moist sponge cake or fruit tarts. Very sweet flavors of lavender honey and ripe summer peach accent the close. | Stella Rosa Imperiale | 85 | | Piedmont | Piedmont | | | | Il Conte d'Alba NV Stella Rosa Imperiale Moscato (Piedmont) | Moscato | Il Conte d'Alba |
| 43094 | 43093 | US | What a disappointment. This isn't the Artist Series it used to be. It's okay for an everyday Cab, but is simple, with watered-down blackberry and cherry jam flavors. Not ageable, so drink up. | Artist Series | 85 | 70 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | | | Kenwood 2007 Artist Series Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Kenwood |
| 43095 | 43094 | Chile | Rubbery and earthy smelling on first take, with bulky, dark berry aromas mixed with herbal notes. Shows tannic bite and grab along with standard, herbal flavors of blackberry and black olive. Finishes similarly. Good Cab for $7. | | 85 | 7 | Colchagua Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | La Playa 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Colchagua Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | La Playa |
| 43096 | 43095 | Italy | Here's a simple, straightforward Prosecco with delicate aromas of dried grass, citrus, pear and stone fruit. Flavors of dried herb linger over the wine's naturally creamy perlage. | Dry | 85 | | Veneto | Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore | | | | La Riva dei Frati NV Dry (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore) | Glera | La Riva dei Frati |
| 43097 | 43096 | US | As sweet as raspberry tea sweetened with a couple spoons of white sugar. Alcohol provides a pleasant burn. If this sweeter style of Zin is your thing, it's quite a nice wine. | | 85 | 14 | California | Lodi | Central Valley | | | Lapis Luna 2007 Zinfandel (Lodi) | Zinfandel | Lapis Luna |
| 43098 | 43097 | France | A ripe and rounded wine, with friendly apricot and lemon flavors, richly toasty, leaving great acidity and bright fruits at the end. | | 85 | 17 | Burgundy | Mâcon-Villages | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Louis Chevallier 2009 Mâcon-Villages | Chardonnay | Louis Chevallier |
| 43099 | 43098 | Italy | From the Treviso area of Prosecco, this luminous sparkler offers steely effervescence and sharp aromas of white flower and dried grass. There's also a touch of bitter almond on the crisp finish. | Extra Dry | 85 | | Veneto | Prosecco | | | | Maccari Spumanti NV Extra Dry (Prosecco) | Glera | Maccari Spumanti |
| 43100 | 43099 | Argentina | Grassy red berry and plum aromas lead to a lean, somewhat high-acid palate with herbal, oaky flavors of raspberry and plum that don't last that long. Fresh and healthy feeling on the finish, but tasting more of oak and spice than fruit. | Andean Culture | 85 | 13 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Maipe 2010 Andean Culture Malbec (Mendoza) | Malbec | Maipe |
| 43101 | 43100 | US | Striking acidity adds freshness to more rustic characteristics of cooked red fruit, caramelized sugar and hay on this medium-bodied Pinot. Brambly on the palate with hints of mushroom and foliage, it finishes clean with just a trace of tannins. | LUST | 84 | 26 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Inspire Moore 2009 LUST Pinot Noir (Finger Lakes) | Pinot Noir | Inspire Moore |
| 43102 | 43101 | Italy | This is an extremely aromatic and floral Sauvignon that delivers an intense bouquet of sage, exotic fruit and tomato leaf. It earns high marks for personality and good cheer and offers zesty lemon flavors on the finish. | Tentazioni d'Aba | 86 | 10 | Northeastern Italy | Friuli Grave | | | | Banear 2007 Tentazioni d'Aba Sauvignon (Friuli Grave) | Sauvignon | Banear |
| 43103 | 43102 | US | A nice, easy Syrah made for immediate drinking. It's dry and balanced, with rich flavors of black currants, cherries, cocoa, leather, tobacco and pepper flavors. | | 86 | 28 | California | Calaveras County | Sierra Foothills | | | Bodega del Sur 2005 Syrah (Calaveras County) | Syrah | Bodega del Sur |
| 43104 | 43103 | Italy | Fragrant and aromatic with soapy, floral intensity and notes of mango and papaya, this is a vibrant Traminer that would pair well with spicy, exotic foods. It has a lean feel and ends with bright fruit flavors. | Traminer Aromatico | 86 | 15 | Northeastern Italy | Friuli Aquileia | | | | Ca'Tullio 2007 Traminer Aromatico Traminer (Friuli Aquileia) | Traminer | Ca'Tullio |
| 43105 | 43104 | US | A bit herbal and earthy, with some green tannins, this 100% Cab was mostly grown in the Mayacamas Mountains overlooking Sonoma Valley. It's dry and soft, with suggestions of cherries, blackberries and currants. | Las Pasiones | 86 | 39 | California | Sonoma Valley | Sonoma | | | Charles Creek 2004 Las Pasiones Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Charles Creek |
| 43106 | 43105 | US | Dry, crisp and with no oak influence, this stainless steel-fermented wine is rich in apricot, nectarine, pineapple, vanilla, macadamia nut and honey flavors. It's a nice, versatile white wine to have with a variety of food. | | 86 | 18 | California | Calaveras County | Sierra Foothills | | | Indian Rock 2006 Vermentino (Calaveras County) | Vermentino | Indian Rock |
| 43107 | 43106 | US | Lakewood hits the mark with this affordable Cabernet Franc. Earthy, attractive aromas of spice and pepper unfold into flavors of raspberry, cherry and more pepper. The wine has depth and weight without being heavy, thanks to a decent amount of acid. The finish is slightly weak but overall, a good wine and friendly. | | 86 | 16 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Susan Kostrzewa | @suskostrzewa | Lakewood 2006 Cabernet Franc (Finger Lakes) | Cabernet Franc | Lakewood |
| 43108 | 43107 | US | A Rhône blend of Syrah, Mourvèdre and Grenache, this wine is softly attractive in spicy fruits and berries. The flavors are very ripe, suggesting mashed cherries, raspberries, currants, cola, root beer and licorice. | Cotes du Calaveras | 86 | 18 | California | Sierra Foothills | Sierra Foothills | | | Lavender Ridge 2005 Cotes du Calaveras Red (Sierra Foothills) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Lavender Ridge |
| 43109 | 43108 | US | Bravo to Long Point for making a Cabernet that counts in a cool climate. Rich aromas of anise, mocha and tobacco lead into structured, complex flavors of red berry, cigar and cassis. Spicy but balanced and slightly big, the wine will be great with grilled meat and stew. | | 86 | 24 | New York | New York | New York Other | Susan Kostrzewa | @suskostrzewa | Long Point 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon (New York) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Long Point |