| 44011 | 44010 | Italy | The term “extra dry” refers to the slightly soft sensations of sweetness and roundness on display here. That plush softness provides an excellent platform for the wine's aromas of white flower, peach and honey. | Extra Dry | 87 | 22 | Veneto | Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore | | | | Borgoluce NV Extra Dry (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore) | Glera | Borgoluce |
| 44012 | 44011 | Italy | Here's a textbook Prosecco Superiore, with tight, foaming bubbles and fresh aromas of stone fruit, lemon mousse and peach cobbler. The wine is easy to drink and does a great job of keeping the palate refreshed. | Siròcol Extra Dry | 87 | 15 | Veneto | Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore | | | | Cà Salina NV Siròcol Extra Dry (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore) | Glera | Cà Salina |
| 44013 | 44012 | Italy | There's a sweet, succulent quality to this sparkler, expressing notes of lemon pie and honeydew. It's soft and creamy on the finish thanks to the rich and persistent quality of the effervescence. | Extra Dry | 87 | 15 | Veneto | Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore | | | | Conte Collalto NV Extra Dry (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore) | Glera | Conte Collalto |
| 44014 | 44013 | US | Here's a big, gutsy Cab from bubbly specialist Chandon. It's dry and ripe, with a blackberry jam flavor. This finishes long and spicy. Drink now-2015. | | 87 | 35 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Domaine Chandon 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Domaine Chandon |
| 44015 | 44014 | France | With just that extra bottle age, the wine shows ripe quince and apricot flavors, with a suggestion of artichoke and a rounded texture. Soft and open, this is ready to drink. | Grains Dorés | 87 | 40 | Burgundy | Chablis | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Garnier Fils 2008 Grains Dorés (Chablis) | Chardonnay | Domaine Garnier Fils |
| 44016 | 44015 | France | Attractively ripe, this has a dense texture that's full of red fruits and soft tannins. With its richness, it is delicious and ready to drink now. | Domaine des Perdrix | 87 | 35 | Burgundy | Bourgogne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaines Devillard 2009 Domaine des Perdrix (Bourgogne) | Pinot Noir | Domaines Devillard |
| 44017 | 44016 | France | Rounded and soft, this is an attractive, warm wine. Pears and green plums pair with the acidity. A final burst of citrus marks the finish. Ready to drink as a friendly apéritif. | Les Princes Abbés | 87 | | Alsace | Alsace | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaines Schlumberger 2010 Les Princes Abbés Pinot Blanc (Alsace) | Pinot Blanc | Domaines Schlumberger |
| 44018 | 44017 | Argentina | The chiseled lemon-lime aromas are minerally and crisp, with a touch of lychee. This feels light on its feet but shows depth, with flavors of citrus, green herbs and lychee. It's smooth and fresh on the finish, with a green herb note. | Hermanos | 87 | 15 | Other | Cafayate | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Domingo Molina 2011 Hermanos Torrontés (Cafayate) | Torrontés | Domingo Molina |
| 44019 | 44018 | US | Dry and crisp, this is elegant, with a silky mouthfeel carrying flavors of sour blackberry candy and cranberrys. It has a certain complexity that's pleasurable. | | 87 | 20 | California | Paicines | Central Coast | | | Donati 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Paicines) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Donati |
| 44020 | 44019 | Argentina | This is jammy and bulky from the get-go, with heavy fruit aromas leading to a saturated, dense palate that feels thick. Baked, blackened flavors of sweet blackberry, chocolate and mocha mark the palate. | Phebus | 87 | 12 | Other | Patagonia | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Fabre Montmayou 2010 Phebus Malbec (Patagonia) | Malbec | Fabre Montmayou |
| 44021 | 44020 | Italy | In a nod to the most heartfelt of Veneto wine traditions, the bottle is closed with white string that holds the cork in place. Once open, the bottle boasts bright perfumes of peach blossom, honey and citrus. | Frizzante Spago | 87 | 22 | Veneto | Prosecco Treviso | | | | De Faveri NV Frizzante Spago (Prosecco Treviso) | Glera | De Faveri |
| 44022 | 44021 | Italy | Prosecco tastes great when it offers a measured flirtation of sweetness on the finish—as found in this wine. A soft, creamy mouthfeel is followed by peach blossom, citrus and honey. | Zero Gran Cuvée Extra Dry | 87 | 25 | Veneto | Prosecco Treviso | | | | De Stefani NV Zero Gran Cuvée Extra Dry (Prosecco Treviso) | Glera | De Stefani |
| 44023 | 44022 | Argentina | Dense and sweet up front, the nose is balanced and deep, with blackberry and graham cracker aromas. The palate feels grippy and concentrated, bearing blackberry, dark plum and black pepper flavors, with a lifted flower note. This finishes mild and spicy. | Casa Marguery | 87 | 15 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Familia Marguery 2010 Casa Marguery Malbec-Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza) | Malbec-Cabernet Sauvignon | Familia Marguery |
| 44024 | 44023 | Argentina | This opens with red fruit aromas that are wrapped around earth and leather scents, yielding a rustic whole. It feels snappy, with red fruit acidity leading to a gritty, lively palate, with flavors of brown sugar, red pepper, plum and raspberry. Long on the finish but short on texture. | Monteagrelo | 87 | 25 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bressia 2008 Monteagrelo Syrah (Mendoza) | Syrah | Bressia |
| 44025 | 44024 | Argentina | Subtle and fairly deep, with aromas of berry, pastry and cherry cough drop. It feels lively and good, with blueberry and plum flavors in front of a textured, medium-deep finish. | Alta | 87 | 9 | Other | Tulum Valley | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Callia 2011 Alta Malbec (Tulum Valley) | Malbec | Callia |
| 44026 | 44025 | Italy | Made with Ribolla Gialla, this shows simple perlage followed by plush aromas of yellow fruit, melon and fresh citrus. The unique grape variety used lends a sensation of structure and firmness. | Brut | 87 | 30 | Veneto | Veneto | | | | Teresa Raiz NV Brut Ribolla Gialla (Veneto) | Ribolla Gialla | Teresa Raiz |
| 44027 | 44026 | US | A floral nose greets you at first sniff, followed by hints of light citrus. A mix of grapefruit, melon and apple flavors are light and enticing, keeping the wine delicate and balanced. The finish leaves an impression of lemon tea. | Estate | 87 | 25 | Oregon | Rogue Valley | Southern Oregon | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Folin Cellars 2011 Estate Viognier (Rogue Valley) | Viognier | Folin Cellars |
| 44028 | 44027 | Italy | Very pretty, simple and clean, this opens with sharp, tonic perlage followed by etched aromas of talcum powder, citrus and white flower. Overall, this sparkling expression is extremely firm and clean. | Strada di Guia, 109 Brut | 87 | 13 | Veneto | Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore | | | | Foss Marai NV Strada di Guia, 109 Brut (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore) | Glera | Foss Marai |
| 44029 | 44028 | Italy | Vintner Guglielmo Bortolomiol (not to be confused with the Prosecco estate of the same name) delivers a dry, tonic sparkler with steely effervescence and soft tones of yellow fruit and spring flower. | Extra Dry | 87 | | Veneto | Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore | | | | Gemin NV Extra Dry (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore) | Glera | Gemin |
| 44030 | 44029 | US | This weaves spicy melon and pear flavors into a soft, smooth, fleshy and fruity core. Forward and accessible, it's best served chilled. | | 87 | 14 | Oregon | Oregon | Oregon Other | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Grandmaster 2011 Pinot Gris (Oregon) | Pinot Gris | Grandmaster |
| 44031 | 44030 | Portugal | Rounded and soft, this is a red-fruited wine. There is a strong element of spicy wood lending dryness and a cinnamon note, which goes well with the young, bright fruits and acids. | Tinto | 87 | 20 | Setubal | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Herdade da Comporta 2008 Tinto Red (Setubal) | Portuguese Red | Herdade da Comporta |
| 44032 | 44031 | US | This has scouring tannins, but it offers plenty of ripe, savory blackberry, cherry and herb flavors. There's a rusticity about this Cab that calls for lusty beef dishes, like peppered steak. | | 87 | 22 | California | Alexander Valley | Sonoma | | | Hobo 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Hobo |
| 44033 | 44032 | US | Rahn has blended 50% Grenache and 50% Mourvedre and aged it in French oak for a year. The result is a smooth, soft, rich texture, with a mix of cherry and vanilla flavors. A parting shot of dark chocolate marks the finish. | Corvino Bosco Vineyard | 87 | 25 | California | San Francisco Bay | Central Coast | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Rahn 2010 Corvino Bosco Vineyard Grenache-Mourvèdre (San Francisco Bay) | Grenache-Mourvèdre | Rahn |
| 44034 | 44033 | Argentina | The welcoming aromas of red berry and cherry are slightly smoky and spicy. Showing good body, this has light tannins, with flavors of toasty plum, berry, chocolate and spice. It's round, mellow and easy on the finish. | | 87 | 10 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Salvatore Principe 2011 Malbec (Mendoza) | Malbec | Salvatore Principe |
| 44035 | 44034 | Italy | Part of a wine series made from indigenous varieties of northeast Italy, this easy-going effort shows medium structure, with a creamy fullness. The finish has bright endnotes of cut grass, lime and honeydew. It's perfect for appetizers or light summer lunches. | | 87 | 19 | Northeastern Italy | Venezia Giulia | | | | Sirch 2011 Pinot Grigio (Venezia Giulia) | Pinot Grigio | Sirch |
| 44036 | 44035 | Italy | A playful touch of sweetness appears in the mouth, giving this an added sense of softness and dimension. Its momentum is carried forth thanks to soft tones of peach, honey and jasmine. | Extra Dry | 87 | 14 | Veneto | Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore | | | | Terre di San Venanzio Fortunato NV Extra Dry (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore) | Glera | Terre di San Venanzio Fortunato |
| 44037 | 44036 | US | Tastes soft and high in alcohol, with flavors of chocolate, cherry pie filling and spice. An appealing wine that's for drinking now. | La Storia Cuvée 32 | 87 | 25 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | | | Trentadue 2009 La Storia Cuvée 32 Red (Sonoma County) | Red Blend | Trentadue |
| 44038 | 44037 | Italy | Fresh and citrusy, this is heavy on tangerine and grapefruit aromas. It offers steady, foamy perlage that gives the wine softness and richness on the finish. | V Brut | 87 | 19 | Veneto | Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore | | | | Vettori NV V Brut (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore) | Glera | Vettori |
| 44039 | 44038 | US | A very well-made Merlot, with sweet fruit and attractive scents of vanilla and cracker. Though still showing a lot of youthful acidity, it wraps the fruit in a big blast of new oak and finishes with a hint of heat. | | 89 | 28 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Tamarack Cellars 2000 Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Merlot | Tamarack Cellars |
| 44040 | 44039 | US | This is 58% Viognier and 42% Chardonnay, making a crisp, clean, dynamic white with plenty of lime and citrus flavor. Delicious and refreshing, it's a perfect food wine. | La Mer | 89 | 18 | Washington | Yakima Valley | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | McCrea 2000 La Mer White (Yakima Valley) | White Blend | McCrea |