| 46381 | 46380 | US | This blend of 42% Petit Verdot, 36% Sangiovese and 22% Merlot shows strawberry, light caramel and expressive baking-spice aromas on the nose. A powerful burst of acidity starts the palate, which combines red currant and purple-flower flavors into a very interesting and lively wine. | Tre Vini Flood Family Vineyards | 91 | 22 | California | Santa Barbara County | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Rancho Sisquoc 2015 Tre Vini Flood Family Vineyards Red (Santa Barbara County) | Red Blend | Rancho Sisquoc |
| 46382 | 46381 | Italy | Red berry, violet and baking spice are some of the aromas you'll find on this elegant, balanced red. Savory and smooth, the silky palate doles out red cherry, strawberry compote, cinnamon and star anise, all framed by polished tannins and bright acidity. | | 91 | 40 | Piedmont | Barolo | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Rocca Giovanni 2013 Barolo | Nebbiolo | Rocca Giovanni |
| 46383 | 46382 | US | Although it's just a guess, it seems clear that Snoqualmie was the loser in 2004, when so many small wineries were helped out by Chateau Ste. Michelle, which provided them grapes during a bad freeze year. Snoqualmie probably should not have made a reserve under the circumstances, as this falls well short of recent efforts. It's a light and simple wine, with thin candy cherry flavors and herbal streaks. | Reserve | 85 | 23 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Snoqualmie 2004 Reserve Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Merlot | Snoqualmie |
| 46384 | 46383 | Italy | Melon, peach and honey are the driving forces behind this easy white wine. In the mouth, it delivers pretty fruit nuances and lean structure that closes on a high, fresh note. It's great for sipping by the pool in the hot months of summer. | Pinot Grigio | 85 | 19 | Northeastern Italy | Colli Orientali del Friuli | | | | La Tunella 2006 Pinot Grigio Pinot Grigio (Colli Orientali del Friuli) | Pinot Grigio | La Tunella |
| 46385 | 46384 | Chile | A simple, racy wine that's not designed to blow anyone away. The raspberry and cherry aromas are perfectly fine. Ditto the palate, which displays tangy cherry flavors, a touch of mocha and some wayward acidity. Good for current casual consumption. Imported by Racke USA. | | 85 | 11 | Central Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Espiritu de Chile 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon (Central Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Espiritu de Chile |
| 46386 | 46385 | Italy | Besides the usual notes of citrus, pear and peach usually associated with Pinot Grigio, this expression offers added dimension in the form of roasted almonds. It has a creamy, honey-rich nose backed by chewy sweetness and refreshing zest. It's nice to see more screwcaps from Italy, especially on these light, easy wines. | | 85 | 9 | Northeastern Italy | Delle Venezie | | | | Villa Pozzi 2006 Pinot Grigio (Delle Venezie) | Pinot Grigio | Villa Pozzi |
| 46387 | 46386 | US | Tastes just like a cherry coke, with the heat of alcohol and smoky spice of oak. That's a pleasant, even complex mélange of flavors, even though the structure is simple and direct. | Reserve | 85 | 16 | California | Lake County | | | | Wildhurst 2004 Reserve Merlot (Lake County) | Merlot | Wildhurst |
| 46388 | 46387 | US | A little raw around the edges, but pretty good for the price. Shows true Cab character, with juicy berry and chocolate flavors and a hint of smoky oak. The finish is dry and spicy. | Reserve | 85 | 8 | California | California | California Other | | | Turning Leaf 2006 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (California) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Turning Leaf |
| 46389 | 46388 | Argentina | Strident aromas of licorice, herbs, berries and mint make it interesting, while the palate is light and fresh, with raspberry and red currant flavors. There's not a lot of heft, extract or depth to the wine, but it's likable and unhindered by excess oak and such. Enjoyable due to its unchallenging simplicity. | Finca La Escondida Reserva | 85 | 13 | Other | San Juan | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Andean 2005 Finca La Escondida Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (San Juan) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Andean |
| 46390 | 46389 | Chile | Firm and rubbery, with neutral berry aromas. The palate is medium in depth and length, with cherry and red apple skin flavors. There's also some creamy oak and vanilla on the finish, which adds a sweet character to the final sequence. | Estate Selection | 85 | 11 | Curicó Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Aresti 2006 Estate Selection Pinot Noir (Curicó Valley) | Pinot Noir | Aresti |
| 46391 | 46390 | US | The straightforward Cabernet fruit is immersed in new oak, so the dominant flavors of smoke, toast, chocolate and espresso all seem to emanate from the barrel aging. Otherwise it is a simple and perfectly pleasant, no-frills red. | Pheasant Run Vineyard | 85 | 36 | Washington | Walla Walla Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Basel Cellars 2005 Pheasant Run Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Walla Walla Valley (WA)) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Basel Cellars |
| 46392 | 46391 | US | Translucent in color, silky in the mouth, this Mendocino-grown Pinot shows ripe, forward flavors and crisp acidity. You'll find pie-filling cherries and rhubarb, with a cola and root beer soda finish. | Shea Cuvée | 85 | 20 | California | Mendocino | | | | Dancing Bear Cellars 2006 Shea Cuvée Pinot Noir (Mendocino) | Pinot Noir | Dancing Bear Cellars |
| 46393 | 46392 | France | A soft, lightly herbaceous style, with good green apple and white currant flavors. Crisp, light, refreshing, drink this year. | Sauvignon | 85 | 11 | Loire Valley | Vin de Pays du Jardin de la France | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Fournier Père et Fils 2006 Sauvignon Sauvignon Blanc (Vin de Pays du Jardin de la France) | Sauvignon Blanc | Fournier Père et Fils |
| 46394 | 46393 | Italy | This Sauvignon is lean in appearance and offers a dim golden color backed by pretty aromas of kiwi, passion fruit, mango and fresh herbs. The nose lacks the sharp highlights usually associated with the variety and is instead flatter, wider and creamier in approach. | | 85 | 16 | Northeastern Italy | Collio | | | | Ronco Blanchis 2006 Sauvignon (Collio) | Sauvignon | Ronco Blanchis |
| 46395 | 46394 | US | Not quite as rich and balanced as in past vintages, the 2004 is a bit ordinary in blackberry and cherry flavors. The tannins are fairly powerful, and the wine, which clocks in at over 15% alcohol, feels hot and peppery. | La Maestra | 85 | 50 | California | St. Helena | Napa | | | Ruston 2004 La Maestra Red (St. Helena) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Ruston |
| 46396 | 46395 | New Zealand | A clean, fresh Chardonnay, with less weight and body than most Central Otago examples. Green apple and lime flavors seem a bit tart, just balanced out by hints of ripe melon. | Blair Gunn Block | 85 | 18 | Central Otago | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Sleeping Dogs 2006 Blair Gunn Block Chardonnay (Central Otago) | Chardonnay | Sleeping Dogs |
| 46397 | 46396 | US | Shows how ripe red wines get in the Temecula area, with juicy blackberry, cherry, cola, licorice, sweet cured tobacco and cinnamon spice flavors. The tannins are smooth and refined. Finishes a little on the sweet, candied side. | Wild Horse Peak Lone Boulder Ridge | 85 | 38 | California | South Coast | South Coast | | | South Coast 2005 Wild Horse Peak Lone Boulder Ridge Syrah (South Coast) | Syrah | South Coast |
| 46398 | 46397 | Chile | Bold and red on the nose, with only mild herbal aromas. That slight herbal character extends to the palate, where red plum and red currant flavors take over. With adequate size and plenty of fuel in the tank, this is no wallflower of a wine. But it is a bit limited and tangy, and the acidity seems amplified. | Hacienda Araucano | 85 | 11 | Colchagua Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | J. & F. Lurton 2006 Hacienda Araucano Carmenère (Colchagua Valley) | Carmenère | J. & F. Lurton |
| 46399 | 46398 | Argentina | Given the dearth of good Argentinean rosés on the market, this one from Cafayate (based on Malbec) is pretty tasty, balanced and interesting. The nose is succulent and not offputting, while the palate shows fresh red apple, cherry and length to the finish. Not complicated but racy and clean. | Rosé | 85 | 12 | Other | Calchaquí Valley | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Michel Torino 2007 Rosé Malbec (Calchaquí Valley) | Malbec | Michel Torino |
| 46400 | 46399 | New Zealand | It's a bit simple and a bit soft, but this value-priced wine accomplishes its mission of bringing authentic Marlborough SB flavor to the U.S. at an affordable price. Gooseberry and lime flavors are touched with hints of honey and mint, finishing with a bit of sweetness. | | 85 | 10 | Marlborough | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Monkey Bay 2007 Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough) | Sauvignon Blanc | Monkey Bay |
| 46401 | 46400 | Australia | Features an impresive array of tropical fruit aromas and flavors, all delivered in a soft, round, mouthfilling style. It's easy to drink and easy to like. Imported by International Cellars. | Nottage Hill | 85 | 9 | Australia Other | South Eastern Australia | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Hardys 2006 Nottage Hill Chardonnay (South Eastern Australia) | Chardonnay | Hardys |
| 46402 | 46401 | Chile | This blend of Cab Sauvignon, Merlot, Cab Franc and Petit Verdot is heavily oaked to say the least. Early on you must battle through a blanket of woody aromas to get to strawberry and vanilla flavors. Airing gives the wine a milder personality, but a dialing back of the oak treatment wouldn't hurt. Imported by Pelco Inc. | Tierra De Chile | 85 | 19 | Aconcagua Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Kirkland Signature 2005 Tierra De Chile Red (Aconcagua Valley) | Cabernet Blend | Kirkland Signature |
| 46403 | 46402 | Argentina | Earthy and seemingly on the edge of being overripe, this is a wine that deals dark-fruit flavors, a milky, malty underlay, and a fairly sound mouthfeel. Ample tannins and resiny, peppery afternotes re-announce any previously detected oak, and like many wines from this vintage it's overly expressive. | Reserva | 85 | 18 | Mendoza Province | Maipú | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Luigi Bosca 2005 Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Maipú) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Luigi Bosca |
| 46404 | 46403 | US | Ripe and simple, with flavors of black currants, sweet olive tapenade and mocha. It's a clean, pleasant wine to wash down meats and cheeses and not worry about impressing the neighbors. | | 85 | 18 | California | El Dorado | Sierra Foothills | | | Madroña 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon (El Dorado) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Madroña |
| 46405 | 46404 | US | From a benchland vineyard, this Zin is riper than almost anything out there. Higher in alcohol, too, with an astounding 16.8%. That's almost Port—exactly what it tastes like, with caramelized blackberry berry, dark chocolate, and vanilla flavors. | Maple | 85 | 36 | California | Dry Creek Valley | Sonoma | | | Mazzocco 2005 Maple Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley) | Zinfandel | Mazzocco |
| 46406 | 46405 | Argentina | Neutral for the most part, but this light-framed white slips in pear, orange and spice notes while maintaining a nice, juicy profile. Nothing more than a refreshing, lime-infused dandy. But what's wrong with that? | Elsa Bianchi | 85 | 9 | Mendoza Province | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Valentin Bianchi 2007 Elsa Bianchi Torrontés | Torrontés | Valentin Bianchi |
| 46407 | 46406 | US | Pretty impressive for the price, this Merlot has juicy, candied flavors of cherries, blackberries, red currants and chocolate that are wrapped into a smooth texture. A great buy for a wine this tasty. | | 85 | 8 | California | California | California Other | | | Barefoot Cellars NV Merlot (California) | Merlot | Barefoot Cellars |
| 46408 | 46407 | US | Simple and easy, with crisp coastal acidity that provides balance to the cola, cherry, tangerine and pomegranate flavors. Made to be opened now, this Pinot will be good with roast salmon and broiled chicken. | | 85 | 24 | California | Santa Cruz Mountains | Central Coast | | | Bargetto 2006 Pinot Noir (Santa Cruz Mountains) | Pinot Noir | Bargetto |
| 46409 | 46408 | Italy | Mature plum, cake spices, baked earth, leather and a balsamic note all come together on this full-bodied, single-vineyard offering. The forward, savory palate delivers mature black cherry, clove and licorice alongside ripe, assertive tannins. | Ravera | 93 | 70 | Piedmont | Barolo | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | G D Vajra 2011 Ravera (Barolo) | Nebbiolo | G D Vajra |
| 46410 | 46409 | US | Extremely seductive aromas of caramel, toasted oak, beach campfire, blackberry, black cherry and thin mint cookies welcome the nose to this bottling. The palate is equally complex and inviting, with milk chocolate, cherry pie, smoked pork and dried oregano flavors, tongue-tantalizing all around. | Jefferson Cuvee | 93 | 45 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Monticello Vineyards 2012 Jefferson Cuvee Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Monticello Vineyards |