| 46244 | 46243 | Italy | Light and luminous in appearance, this bright Rosso di Montalcino delivers subdued aromas of raspberry, cherry, cola and wet earth. None of these aromas are particularly intense, but they are balanced. | | 86 | | Tuscany | Rosso di Montalcino | | | | Geografico Castello Tricerchi 2008 Rosso di Montalcino | Sangiovese Grosso | Geografico Castello Tricerchi |
| 46245 | 46244 | France | Steely, mineral style, very crisp. The texture is bone dry, with grapefruit and lime flavors, a wine under tight tension. It has lightness and extreme freshness. | Burg | 86 | 30 | Alsace | Alsace | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Gustave Lorentz 2008 Burg Riesling (Alsace) | Riesling | Gustave Lorentz |
| 46246 | 46245 | US | Easy-drinking and varietal, this displays fresh pear fruit cut with pineapple. It's forward and juicy, a wine to drink chilled with picnic foods. | | 86 | 15 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Kramer 2008 Pinot Gris | Pinot Gris | Kramer |
| 46247 | 46246 | US | The underlying wine is thin in fruit, so what stars is oak, with its toasty, caramelized aromas and flavors. It's also fiercely tannic. You'll find some briary blackberries and blueberries, but the wine illustrates why Petit Verdot is best used as a blender. | Central Park West Vineyard | 86 | 50 | California | St. Helena | Napa | | | Trinchero 2007 Central Park West Vineyard Petite Verdot (St. Helena) | Petite Verdot | Trinchero |
| 46248 | 46247 | US | Lots to like in this creative blend of Vermentino, Verdelho, Viognier and Sauvignon Blanc. It's well acidified, with citrus, orange blossom, peach, apricot, buttercream and mineral flavors. Just a bit too sweet, though, with a sugary taste throughout. | White4 Huerhuero | 86 | 16 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | | | Vina Robles 2009 White4 Huerhuero White (Paso Robles) | White Blend | Vina Robles |
| 46249 | 46248 | US | Off-dry with a candied orange character, this is indeed a mélange, including portions of seven different white wine grapes. It's an interesting wine, though might prove a bit challenging to match to food. Perhaps a curry? | Mélange Blanc | 86 | 15 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Waterbrook 2008 Mélange Blanc White (Columbia Valley (WA)) | White Blend | Waterbrook |
| 46250 | 46249 | US | Heavy tannins, which accentuate the acids, lock this wine down now, making it astringently dry and tart. Underneath all that are deep, earthy flavors of blackberries, coffee and pepper. Doesn't seem to be ageworthy, so drink up. | Estate Grown | 86 | 32 | California | Dry Creek Valley | Sonoma | | | Mounts 2007 Estate Grown Petite Sirah (Dry Creek Valley) | Petite Sirah | Mounts |
| 46251 | 46250 | US | Sunny and warm on the nose with aromas of honey, roasted hazelnuts and a touch of petroleum, this medium-bodied dry Riesling surprises with an unexpected austerity in the mouth. It's an interesting transition, however, resulting in a sleek, steely wine with hints of chalk dust, bitter lime and canned pineapple flavors. | Dry | 86 | 17 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Ravines 2008 Dry Riesling (Finger Lakes) | Riesling | Ravines |
| 46231 | 46230 | Argentina | A highly perfumed nose offers potent aromas of bath soap and lychee. The palate is chunky but kept on par by lively acidity. Lychee, melon and lemon flavors finish sweet yet briny. Drink now. | | 85 | 13 | Other | Salta | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Alamos 2013 Torrontés (Salta) | Torrontés | Alamos |
| 46232 | 46231 | Spain | This spunky Garnacha smells like fruit punch with some green herbs mixed in. The palate is wiry and acidic in feel, with raspberry and plum flavors. It finishes fresh and zesty. | Viña Zorzal | 85 | 14 | Northern Spain | Navarra | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Zorzal 2012 Viña Zorzal Garnacha (Navarra) | Garnacha | Zorzal |
| 46252 | 46251 | France | Raspberry and earth tones open this medium-weight Provence blend. There's cherry fruit and a moderate level of complexity on the palate but also a slightly funky note in the background. Tannins are forceful but polite; try with pork roast. | Cru Classé | 86 | 23 | Provence | Côtes de Provence | | | | Rimauresq 2006 Cru Classé Red (Côtes de Provence) | Red Blend | Rimauresq |
| 46253 | 46252 | US | Minty and sharp in acidity, and not offering much richness now, especially at this price, although it does feel stylishly dry and elegant. Shows proper cherry, cola and sandalwood flavors. | | 86 | 40 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | | | Sonoma-Cutrer 2007 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) | Pinot Noir | Sonoma-Cutrer |
| 46233 | 46232 | Italy | Sensations of white peach, apricot, citrus and mineral come alongside medicinal notes that leave a rather bitter taste. | Tenute di Altavilla | 85 | 21 | Southern Italy | Greco di Tufo | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Villa Matilde 2012 Tenute di Altavilla (Greco di Tufo) | Greco | Villa Matilde |
| 46234 | 46233 | US | Buttery and nutty notes are the lead aromas. The palate offers a succulent white-apricot note, and the acids become charged toward the finish. | | 85 | 24 | Virginia | Monticello | | | | Pippin Hill Farm 2012 Sauvignon Blanc (Monticello) | Sauvignon Blanc | Pippin Hill Farm |
| 46254 | 46253 | US | Bright with fresh apple and pear aromas, this off-dry style Riesling is a sunny, cheerful wine that melds the sweetness of tangerines with a high-toned acidity. | | 86 | 16 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Billsboro 2009 Riesling (Finger Lakes) | Riesling | Billsboro |
| 46235 | 46234 | US | Black cherry, orange oil, fruitcake and vanilla wafer notes lead onto the medium-full palate, which takes on a slight edge of desiccated black fruit. This blend of Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Tannat and Chambourcin has sturdy tannins and a finish of medium length. | Bacchanalia Reserve | 85 | 22 | Virginia | Virginia | | | | Old House 2010 Bacchanalia Reserve Red (Virginia) | Red Blend | Old House |
| 46255 | 46254 | US | Yes, that is the correct spelling, as shown on the wine's label. A blend of 10% Merlot, 56% Syrah, and 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, this is dark, plum-colored and dusty with scents of plum and prune. Soft and moving quickly into midlife, it drinks like an older wine, with soft tannins and a hint of supple leather. | Bordheauxd Red | 86 | 26 | Oregon | Columbia Valley (OR) | Oregon Other | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Cathedral Ridge 2007 Bordheauxd Red Red (Columbia Valley (OR)) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Cathedral Ridge |
| 46256 | 46255 | US | Tart, with an acidic mouthfeel that intrudes on the ripe cherry, red currant and cola flavors. Could be a bit more mellow. May develop for a few years, but that sharpness isn't likely to go away. | Biagini Vineyard | 86 | 50 | California | Santa Cruz Mountains | Central Coast | | | Clos La Chance 2007 Biagini Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Cruz Mountains) | Pinot Noir | Clos La Chance |
| 46257 | 46256 | US | Nicely dry, acidic and minerally, with tart Meyer lemon, lime and pink grapefruit flavors. Suffers a bit from some green unripeness that suggests vegetable. Not too much, though, and pretty good for the price. | Reserve | 86 | 18 | California | Monterey County | Central Coast | | | Concannon 2008 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc (Monterey County) | Sauvignon Blanc | Concannon |
| 46258 | 46257 | US | A full, fruity, slightly hot Chardonnay. The barrel aging—all French, 60% new—brings the expected toastiness. This is a solidly made, fruit-forward style, immediately ready for drinking. | | 86 | 21 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | DaMa 2009 Chardonnay (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Chardonnay | DaMa |
| 46259 | 46258 | US | A bit thin on the blackberry fruit, and showing some veggie notes. Also pretty tannic. Might have seen its better days a year or so ago. | | 86 | 34 | California | Knights Valley | Sonoma | | | Ehret 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon (Knights Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Ehret |
| 46260 | 46259 | Spain | Kicks off with minty coconut aromas and prune, then a hint of creamy green. The palate shows proper acidity and tannin balance, so the framing for the wine's raspberry flavors is good. Grabby but fresh on the finish, with just enough grapey richness. | | 86 | 12 | Central Spain | La Mancha | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Finca Antigua 2007 Garnacha (La Mancha) | Garnacha | Finca Antigua |
| 46236 | 46235 | US | A bit unripe, with a slight vegetal intrusion into the blackberries and cherries. Teeter-totters just on the edge of ripeness, but falls short. Otherwise, the tannins are pretty, and the oak is deftly applied. | Fathom | 86 | 50 | California | Santa Ynez Valley | Central Coast | | | Babcock 2008 Fathom Red (Santa Ynez Valley) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Babcock |
| 46237 | 46236 | Italy | This is a powerful wine, both in terms of alcohol and aromatic intensity. You'll recognize tones of cherry liqueur, blackberry preserves and Indian spice. It's soft and sweeter than most other Rosso di Montalcino. | Saporoia | 86 | 25 | Tuscany | Rosso di Montalcino | | | | Baccinetti 2007 Saporoia (Rosso di Montalcino) | Sangiovese Grosso | Baccinetti |
| 46238 | 46237 | Spain | The opening of smoke, rubber and black cherry comes across as being dark and good. The palate holds form with lively cherry, plum and currant flavors and finally a medium-long, somewhat warm and meaty finish. Good for an everyday, no-frills Garnacha. | Viña Alarba Old Vines | 86 | 10 | Northern Spain | Calatayud | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bodegas y Vinedos del Jalón 2008 Viña Alarba Old Vines Grenache (Calatayud) | Grenache | Bodegas y Vinedos del Jalón |
| 46239 | 46238 | US | A bit coarse in the mouth, with a sandpapery tartness through the finish. On the plus side, the wine is fully dry and well-flavored, with black cherries, currants, spicy teriyaki beef and cedar. Drink now. | Reserve | 86 | 25 | California | Livermore Valley | Central Coast | | | Concannon 2007 Reserve Merlot (Livermore Valley) | Merlot | Concannon |
| 46240 | 46239 | US | A super-fruity, direct Pinot, rather one-dimensional in cherry, raspberry and mocha flavors. Dry and crisp, with a silky texture, it's a good wine to drink now. | Appellations Series | 86 | 30 | California | Santa Lucia Highlands | Central Coast | | | Cru 2008 Appellations Series Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands) | Pinot Noir | Cru |
| 46241 | 46240 | US | Made in an exaggerated tutti-fruity style, with candied raspberry and mocha flavors. The mouthfeel is nicely silky, with a brisk flourish of acidity. Drink now. | Appellations Series | 86 | 35 | California | Santa Maria Valley | Central Coast | | | Cru 2008 Appellations Series Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley) | Pinot Noir | Cru |
| 46242 | 46241 | US | A serviceable Pinot Noir, rich in fruity raspberries and cherries, with a touch of sweet oak. Easy to drink with roast salmon, grilled sausages, or a nice, plump ham. | Vineyard Montage | 86 | 24 | California | Central Coast | Central Coast | | | Cru 2008 Vineyard Montage Pinot Noir (Central Coast) | Pinot Noir | Cru |
| 46243 | 46242 | US | Dry, robust and gritty in tannins, this country-style wine also has a hefty dose of acidity. Its blackberry flavors are tinged with earthy notes of coffee and tobacco. Needs something rich and oily, like lasagna. | | 86 | 26 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | | | Eberle 2008 Barbera (Paso Robles) | Barbera | Eberle |