| 45841 | 45840 | US | A blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 50% Merlot, The Norseman—named for a vintage airplane—mostly masks its fruit in a wash of earth, herb, stem and tannin. | The Norseman | 84 | 25 | Washington | Red Mountain | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Page Cellars 2008 The Norseman Red (Red Mountain) | Red Blend | Page Cellars |
| 45842 | 45841 | US | There are pretty hints of rose petal and fresh apple on this dry Cabernet Franc rosé, but it's a tad savory in style, with layers of smoke, dried herb, leaf and stem. It's a nice accompaniment to everyday meals. | Dry | 84 | 16 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Silver Thread 2011 Dry Rosé (Finger Lakes) | Rosé | Silver Thread |
| 45843 | 45842 | US | Tannic and tight, this shows some reductive scents of tar and rubber. Smoky cassis and strong herbal notes lead into a quick finish with some bitterness. Two bottles tasted. | | 84 | 12 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Six Prong 2010 Red (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Red Blend | Six Prong |
| 45844 | 45843 | Italy | Fresh, easy and bright, this no-fuss red would be great with pepperoni pizza or grilled sausage. There's a sharp note of acidity to cut through the fat in those foods, followed by bright berry and cola flavors. | Campo Santa Lena | 84 | 11 | Veneto | Valpolicella Classico | | | | Villa Monteleone 2011 Campo Santa Lena (Valpolicella Classico) | Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara | Villa Monteleone |
| 45845 | 45844 | US | While the concentrated flavors of peaches and sweet pears are pleasant, whiffs of smoke and toasted nuts lend a savory, rather atypical character to this dry Gewürz. It's dry and brisk, with soft, lemony acidity. | Dry | 84 | 13 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Wagner 2010 Dry Gewürztraminer (Finger Lakes) | Gewürztraminer | Wagner |
| 45846 | 45845 | France | Soft and ripe, this is a fruity wine with apple and pear flavors that are lightly enhanced by the juicy, refreshing acidity. The finish is lively and fragrant. Screwcap. | | 84 | 22 | Burgundy | Bourgogne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Jean-Claude Boisset 2010 Bourgogne | Chardonnay | Jean-Claude Boisset |
| 45847 | 45846 | US | This is a strong-tasting Cabernet that lacks subtlety. But if you're looking for a kick of black currants and lots of tingly acidity, you might enjoy it. | | 84 | 39 | California | Dry Creek Valley | Sonoma | | | JustNat 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon (Dry Creek Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | JustNat |
| 45848 | 45847 | US | Despite the Napa Valley address, this ordinary wine tastes like it could come from anywhere. But it's a little rough in feel, with currant and plum sauce flavors. | | 84 | 25 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Wine Spots 2009 Merlot (Napa Valley) | Merlot | Wine Spots |
| 45849 | 45848 | South Africa | Medium-intense spice and game aromas inflect the ripe forest-berry and cherry fruits. This is accessible and easy, with low tannins and a clean finish. | Bain's Way | 84 | 11 | Paarl | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Wamakersvallei 2010 Bain's Way Pinotage (Paarl) | Pinotage | Wamakersvallei |
| 45850 | 45849 | France | This is ripely tropical, with mango and spice notes that are edged with a more yeasty character, giving an unbalanced quality to this otherwise opulent wine. | | 84 | | Burgundy | Chablis | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château de Béru 2010 Chablis | Chardonnay | Château de Béru |
| 45851 | 45850 | US | Briary berry and cedar flavors are marred by less ripe notes of green herbs. It's dry, tannic and spicy. | | 84 | 38 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | | | Cinnabar 2010 Zinfandel (Paso Robles) | Zinfandel | Cinnabar |
| 45852 | 45851 | US | With apricot and citrus flavors, this Riesling tastes off-dry, with a honeyed sweetness. It's a little green around the edges, which detracts from the pleasure. | | 84 | 22 | California | Santa Ynez Valley | Central Coast | | | Coquelicot 2010 Riesling (Santa Ynez Valley) | Riesling | Coquelicot |
| 45853 | 45852 | Spain | The cola and licorice aromas are candied and easygoing. This feels acidic and snappy, with red cherry and berry flavors that end with a crisp, sheer, rugged feel. | Reserva | 84 | 35 | Levante | Utiel-Requena | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Finca Casa Lo Alto 2008 Reserva Red (Utiel-Requena) | Red Blend | Finca Casa Lo Alto |
| 45854 | 45853 | Spain | This has raisin, earth, mint and dried herb aromas. It feels narrow, but concentrated, tasting of earthy tomato, baked plum and fresh green herb. It has a solid mouthfeel, with a mildly briney finish. | Crianza | 84 | 9 | Central Spain | La Mancha | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Finca Vieja 2007 Crianza Tempranillo (La Mancha) | Tempranillo | Finca Vieja |
| 45855 | 45854 | US | Shows lots of flamboyant pineapple, pear and green apple flavors, with a deft touch of smoky oak. But the wine is uplifted by a firm, steely minerality, as well as fine acids. It finishes a little sweet. Drink now. | Katherine's Vineyard | 89 | 22 | California | Santa Maria Valley | Central Coast | | | Cambria 2008 Katherine's Vineyard Chardonnay (Santa Maria Valley) | Chardonnay | Cambria |
| 45856 | 45855 | US | An interesting step toward persuading Americans to like Riesling. That's because it takes the variety's citrus, flower and petrol notes and finishes them slightly sweet, like an orange and apricot fruit drink. Connoisseurs might wish it were drier, but it's a really good example of the off-dry style. | Heritage Tree Vineyard | 89 | 20 | California | Dry Creek Valley | Sonoma | | | D.H. Gustafson 2010 Heritage Tree Vineyard Riesling (Dry Creek Valley) | Riesling | D.H. Gustafson |
| 45857 | 45856 | South Africa | Rich and complex, this Cab shows deep black fruit flavors of blackberry and cassis framed by decadent notes of espresso, leather and peppery spice. Like crushed satin in the mouth with ample tannins and a lush fleshy fruit backbone. Accents of menthol appear on the lengthy finish. Drink now. | | 89 | 35 | Stellenbosch | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Kanonkop 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon (Stellenbosch) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Kanonkop |
| 45858 | 45857 | Chile | Bold, dark and rubbery on the nose, with a hint of citrus to go with black cherry. This is full, thorough and upstanding on the palate, with black fruit, licorice and cocoa flavors. Comes across sweet and rich but balanced, with a layered, long finish. | Corralillo | 89 | 28 | San Antonio | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Matetic 2009 Corralillo Pinot Noir (San Antonio) | Pinot Noir | Matetic |
| 45859 | 45858 | Germany | Medium-bodied and lush, powered by ripe fruit flavors of apple, peach and pineapple. There's a bit of a flinty note on the nose and a slight vinyl-like element on the finish, which add either complexity or detract from the fruit, depending on your perspective. | Bernkasteler Badstube Spätlese | 89 | 28 | Mosel | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Dr. Pauly Bergweiler 2009 Bernkasteler Badstube Spätlese Riesling (Mosel) | Riesling | Dr. Pauly Bergweiler |
| 45860 | 45859 | US | Lots of ripe cherries, blackberries and dried herbs in this young, vigorous wine. Shows considerable power and authority, at the loss perhaps of some charm and elegance. Drink it over the next 6–8 years. | Highflyer Centerline | 89 | 28 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Somerston 2007 Highflyer Centerline Red (Napa Valley) | Red Blend | Somerston |
| 45861 | 45860 | Italy | Don Paolo is a thick and richly layered wine that offers tones of dark chocolate, mature fruit, prune, blackberry preserves and rum cake. The mouthfeel is characterized by gritty tannins and jammy fruit power. | Don Paolo | 89 | 20 | Southern Italy | Pompeiano | | | | Sorrentino 2008 Don Paolo Aglianico (Pompeiano) | Aglianico | Sorrentino |
| 45862 | 45861 | Italy | Martummè is an austere Taurasi-style Aglianico (from the Sannio region, however) that places emphasis on richness, elegance and sophistication. Deep and penetrating in the mouth, it delivers a long succession of spice, leather, tobacco and black fruit aromas. Very nice. | Martummè | 89 | 24 | Southern Italy | Sannio | | | | Terra di Briganti 2008 Martummè Aglianico (Sannio) | Aglianico | Terra di Briganti |
| 45863 | 45862 | US | Aging may make this Cabernet more harmonious than it is now. It's a dramatic wine, ripe in blackberries and cassis, rich in oak, and with smooth, intricate tannins. Yet it's klutzy now, almost rude, like a gawky teenager who's growing too fast. Give it 4–5 years to mellow. | | 89 | 55 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Vine Cliff 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Vine Cliff |
| 45864 | 45863 | Italy | Lagrein is an indigenous grape of the far north of Italy that remains deeply rooted in the hearts and history of the people who live there. This expression by the super-fussy and meticulous Alois Lageder shows beautiful harmony and bright fruit aromas followed by spice and chewy ripeness in the mouth. | Lindenburg | 89 | 40 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | | | Alois Lageder 2006 Lindenburg Lagrein (Alto Adige) | Lagrein | Alois Lageder |
| 45865 | 45864 | France | There are tight tannins to go with the fresh acidity in this very mineral wine. Raspberry and red cherry fruits combine with a smoky note. | Cuvée Domaine | 89 | | Loire Valley | Chinon | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Bernard Baudry 2009 Cuvée Domaine (Chinon) | Cabernet Franc | Bernard Baudry |
| 45866 | 45865 | Chile | Clean on the nose, with pure citrus and minerality. It's full but not heavy in the mouth, with developed, mature flavors of grapefruit and other citrus fruits. Mildly pithy, green and long on the finish. Not a prima ballerina; this has force and strength along with elegance. | Single Vineyard | 89 | 18 | Casablanca Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Chilcas 2010 Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc (Casablanca Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Chilcas |
| 45867 | 45866 | France | Made only from free-run juice, this is a light, intensely fresh style of rosé. It just hints at the raspberry, red berry and green apple flavors. | Brut Rosé | 89 | | Loire Valley | Crémant de Loire | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine des Baumard NV Brut Rosé Sparkling (Crémant de Loire) | Sparkling Blend | Domaine des Baumard |
| 45868 | 45867 | France | Domaine de Chatenoy, in the same family for 15 generations, has produced this rich, full-flavored wine, packed with sweet strawberry and smooth tannins. It could age, but is ready to drink now. | Rouge Noir | 88 | 23 | Loire Valley | Menetou-Salon | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Xavier Flouret 2008 Rouge Noir (Menetou-Salon) | Pinot Noir | Xavier Flouret |
| 45869 | 45868 | South Africa | Attractive aromas of ripe guava and mango mix masterfully with earthy notes of fresh grass and sweet pea florals in the bouquet. Lime flavors drive the palate, with a great cut to the mouthfeel and a juicy finish. Drink now. | | 88 | 22 | Cederberg | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Cederberg 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Cederberg) | Sauvignon Blanc | Cederberg |
| 45870 | 45869 | France | From Barton & Guestier's own chateau, the wine is a well-balanced spice- and berry fruit-flavored wine. Its tannins fit with the fresh 2008 acidity and lively, fruity character. Age for 2–3 years. | | 88 | 20 | Bordeaux | Haut-Médoc | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Magnol 2008 Haut-Médoc | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Magnol |