| 43291 | 43290 | US | A bit rustic and rough around the edges, but for the price, not bad. Fruity and spicy, it's the kind of wine you drink with pizza, lasagna, barbecue or just bacon rinds, and who cares if it's not subtle. | Truant Old Vine | 84 | 12 | California | California | California Other | | | Four Vines 2010 Truant Old Vine Zinfandel (California) | Zinfandel | Four Vines |
| 43292 | 43291 | France | A pale, simply fruity rosé, with scents of citrus and crushed vitamins. This is light to medium in body and only moderately intense in its flavors, hinting at berries, orangey citrus and chocolate on the finish. | Pomelo | 84 | 11 | Rhône Valley | Ventoux | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Balma Venitia 2012 Pomelo Rosé (Ventoux) | Rosé | Balma Venitia |
| 43293 | 43292 | France | A crisp, clean, fruity and attractive lemony wine has just the right tangy character. It also has some softness and sweetness in its fruitiness that makes it a good apéritif. Screwcap. | The Pairing Collection Lobster & Shrimp | 84 | 8 | Loire Valley | Muscadet Sèvre et Maine | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Barton & Guestier 2012 The Pairing Collection Lobster & Shrimp (Muscadet Sèvre et Maine) | Melon | Barton & Guestier |
| 43294 | 43293 | France | Typical, light and sweet rosé, fruity with bright acidity and forward red fruits. Drink now. Screwcap. | | 84 | 13 | Loire Valley | Rosé d'Anjou | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Bougrier 2012 Rosé d'Anjou | Rosé | Bougrier |
| 43295 | 43294 | US | Blended from Verdelho, Viognier, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, it has tropical fruit, peach and apple flavors balanced with citrusy acidity. | Knockout | 84 | 16 | California | California | California Other | | | X 2012 Knockout White (California) | White Blend | X |
| 43296 | 43295 | Italy | Here's a cheerful sparkler that offers subdued aromas of yellow flower with a whiff of banana peel. Pineapple and pear flavors greet the palate along with steely bubbles. This is simple but well-made and makes a fun apéritif. | Yellow Pearl | 84 | 18 | Italy Other | Vino Spumante | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Piera Martellozzo 2012 Yellow Pearl Ribolla Gialla (Vino Spumante) | Ribolla Gialla | Piera Martellozzo |
| 43297 | 43296 | Chile | The nose is true to the variety: there's grapefruit and lime aromas along with grassy notes. The palate is solid, maybe a bit plump and vapid, with lemon, lime and other citrus flavors. A bell pepper and jalapeño sharpness comes up on the finish. | | 84 | 10 | Curicó Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Terrapura 2012 Sauvignon Blanc (Curicó Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Terrapura |
| 43298 | 43297 | Chile | Campfire and hickory aromas dominate the nose on this superficial Carmenère that's round in the mouth but also acidic and showing little structure or stuffing. Flavors of black fruits, herbal notes and wood finish rubbery in feel then bitter in taste. | Victoria Reserve | 84 | 12 | Curicó Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | San Nicolas 2011 Victoria Reserve Carmenère (Curicó Valley) | Carmenère | San Nicolas |
| 43299 | 43298 | US | This Marin County Pinot may have suffered from the cool vintage as the raspberry and cherry flavors that it opens with veer into bitter territory. The texture is fine, heavier than usual, the wine just having a hard time coming around. | | 84 | 36 | California | Marin County | North Coast | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Kendric 2010 Pinot Noir (Marin County) | Pinot Noir | Kendric |
| 43300 | 43299 | US | This Chardonnay is soft and tasty, with orange, pineapple, apricot and vanilla flavors. Drink now. | | 84 | 13 | California | Central Coast | Central Coast | | | La Merika 2011 Chardonnay (Central Coast) | Chardonnay | La Merika |
| 43301 | 43300 | US | Ripe in green apple, banana and pineapple, this is a heavily barrel-influenced wine, intense in petroleum and toasty vanilla. Save this for buttery lobster or risotto dishes. | | 84 | 16 | California | Lodi | Central Valley | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Michael David 2012 Chardonnay (Lodi) | Chardonnay | Michael David |
| 43302 | 43301 | US | Made mostly from Chardonnay, with some Pinot Gris, this is a sweet, simple sparkling wine. It has sugary orange and lime flavors, and the mouthfeel is scoury. | Blanc de Blancs | 84 | 22 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Mumm Napa NV Blanc de Blancs Sparkling (Napa Valley) | Sparkling Blend | Mumm Napa |
| 43303 | 43302 | France | The cool, light Sauvignon Blanc of Touraine has an intensely herbaceous, catty character. This is typically crisp, fresh and very fruity, if one dimensional. Drink now. | | 84 | | Loire Valley | Touraine | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Paul Buisse 2012 Sauvignon Blanc (Touraine) | Sauvignon Blanc | Paul Buisse |
| 43304 | 43303 | US | Thank goodness for acidity. It rescues the ripe, orange and tropical fruit, vanilla and oak flavors of this wine and provides a modicum of balance. Fine for drinking now with Vietnamese fare, or a fried chicken picnic. | Estate | 84 | 18 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | | | Balletto 2012 Estate Pinot Gris (Russian River Valley) | Pinot Gris | Balletto |
| 43305 | 43304 | Argentina | Earthy, leafy aromas are backed by raspberry and cherry notes. This comes across firm and pinched, with a narrow mouthfeel defined by choppy tannins. A heavy oak flavor covers raspberry and plum accents, while the finish is dry and oaky. | Primogénito | 84 | 22 | Other | Patagonia | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bodega Patritti 2009 Primogénito Pinot Noir (Patagonia) | Pinot Noir | Bodega Patritti |
| 43306 | 43305 | US | Jammy in raspberries and cherries, with a mouthwatering burst of acidity. But fundamentally this is a simple wine, and it also has some overripe raisin flavors. | Reserve | 84 | 28 | California | Central Coast | Central Coast | | | Clos La Chance 2010 Reserve Merlot (Central Coast) | Merlot | Clos La Chance |
| 43307 | 43306 | US | The price is right on this simple, everyday Cab. It's soft and fruity, with prune juice and cocoa flavors. | | 84 | 11 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | | | Coastline 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Coastline |
| 43308 | 43307 | US | This Cabernet isn't particularly Rutherford-esque due to excessive softness and fruitiness. It could come from almost anywhere, with its raspberry and cherry jam, milk chocolate and toast flavors. | | 84 | 23 | California | Rutherford | Napa | | | Daglia Canyon 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Daglia Canyon |
| 43309 | 43308 | France | This soft wine is very fruity, with banana and red cherry flavors, and very drinkable now. It has a bright feel to it, from the acidity and from the light, jaunty texture. Drink now. | Eté Indien | 84 | 17 | Beaujolais | Brouilly | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Vignerons de Bel Air 2012 Eté Indien (Brouilly) | Gamay | Vignerons de Bel Air |
| 43310 | 43309 | Spain | Aromatically speaking, this has some issues. The nose is rustic and roasted smelling, with rubbery aromas of burnt leaves and leathery fruit. With airing, things improve and the palate feel is not an issue at all, while flavors of herbal berry, toast and leaf notes finish slightly bitter. | Elaboración Especial | 84 | 20 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Beronia 2009 Elaboración Especial (Rioja) | Tempranillo | Beronia |
| 43311 | 43310 | Argentina | Roasted, leathery aromas have a cheesy side that covers up the wine's fruit scents. This feels fresh but choppy and rough, while flavors of mint, plum and cassis finish peppery and a bit green and grassy. | Reserva | 84 | 17 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Caballero de la Cepa 2011 Reserva Malbec (Mendoza) | Malbec | Caballero de la Cepa |
| 43312 | 43311 | US | Slick and supple upfront, this Cabernet Franc gains muscle as it evolves toward the tangy, savory finish, which comes with a hint of mocha. | | 84 | 29 | Virginia | Virginia | | | | Lost Creek 2011 Cabernet Franc (Virginia) | Cabernet Franc | Lost Creek |
| 43313 | 43312 | Chile | Major olive and charred aromas ride on top of herbal black-fruit scents. This is loud on the palate, with probing acidity and mild tannins. The flavor profile is herbal, with stewed plum and blueberry accounting for the fruit components. On the finish, this feels solid and tastes minty. | Reserva | 84 | 13 | Maule Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Viña Casas Patronales 2011 Reserva Carmenère (Maule Valley) | Carmenère | Viña Casas Patronales |
| 43314 | 43313 | US | With huckleberry and other blue fruit aromas and flavors, this wine doesn't seem varietally correct, but it's hard to ignore its lightly sweet, soft-feeling appeal and chalky tannins. It's not profound but still makes you reach for another sip to ponder it. | | 87 | 17 | Washington | Washington | Washington Other | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Diversion 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon (Washington) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Diversion |
| 43315 | 43314 | France | This crisp wine hs a light prickle and creamy apple and pear flavors. Still young, it needs to develop its rounder texture and open, warm nature. Hold this attractive wine until early 2016. | Anna | 87 | 17 | Provence | Côtes de Provence | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Terre de Mistral 2014 Anna White (Côtes de Provence) | Provence white blend | Domaine Terre de Mistral |
| 43316 | 43315 | US | This value-priced wine shows pressed Bing cherry juice, sagebrush and balsamic fig vinegar on the nose. The palate offers a complex combination of flavors—mocha, espresso, blackberry and anise. | | 87 | 15 | California | Central Coast | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Edna Valley Vineyard 2013 Merlot (Central Coast) | Merlot | Edna Valley Vineyard |
| 43317 | 43316 | Italy | Innovative and luminous, this 50-50 blend of Vermentino and Verdicchio shows heady aromas of tropical fruit and white flower. Vibrant acidity balances juicy pear, peach and a citrusy note before the crisp, clean finish. | Vitiano | 87 | 12 | Central Italy | Umbria | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Falesco 2014 Vitiano White (Umbria) | White Blend | Falesco |
| 43318 | 43317 | Italy | Aromas recall grilled pepper, red currant and exotic spice. The palate delivers dried black cherry, toasted oak, roasted coffee bean, anisette and espresso alongside the heat of evident alcohol. It lacks fruit richness to stand up to the oak, while raspy tannins give it an astringent, mouth-drying finish. | Filai Lunghi | 87 | 45 | Tuscany | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Fattoria della Talosa 2011 Filai Lunghi (Vino Nobile di Montepulciano) | Sangiovese | Fattoria della Talosa |
| 43319 | 43318 | US | This solidly made wine is well apportioned in terms of price and quality. With smokiness to the toasty oak, it's a concentrated and juicy wine accented by saddle and black cherry. Medium bodied and rounded, it has a medium finish, as well. | | 87 | 22 | California | Alexander Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Folie à Deux 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Folie à Deux |
| 43320 | 43319 | Italy | Aromas of blue flower, spicy plum, leather, game and cellar floor lead the nose. The aromas carry over to the robust palate, along with mature blackberry, clove and licorice, while hearty tannins provide support. This has a rustic charm. | | 87 | 40 | Central Italy | Montefalco Sagrantino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Fongoli 2009 Montefalco Sagrantino | Sagrantino | Fongoli |