| 47401 | 47400 | Germany | Curious hints of sweet spice and chocolate accent yellow plum and cherry flavors in this slightly off-dry Riesling. The palate boasts a penetrating array of fruit-salad flavors highlighted with a streak of lemon and lime. Finishes moderately long. | Avelsbacher Hammerstein Halbtrocken | 87 | 20 | Mosel | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Staatliche Weinbaudomäne Trier 2012 Avelsbacher Hammerstein Halbtrocken Riesling (Mosel) | Riesling | Staatliche Weinbaudomäne Trier |
| 47402 | 47401 | US | This wine is unquestionably about power and punch, not subtlety. Superripe fruit flavors of kirsch and dark, toasty, coffee liqueur coat the palate. It's flavorful, but not a trace of varietal character remains. | Elegant Reserve Estate | 87 | 48 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Treos 2012 Elegant Reserve Estate Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Noir | Treos |
| 47403 | 47402 | Spain | Simple raspberry and plum aromas are clean but the wine feels blocky, choppy and drawing. Flavors of woodspice, loamy berry, tobacco and herbs finish modestly, with sound tannins and a standard overall quality. | El Recio | 87 | 27 | Northern Spain | Toro | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Matsu 2012 El Recio (Toro) | Tinta de Toro | Matsu |
| 47404 | 47403 | US | There is 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay in this sparkling Brut. Golden-apple in color, it offers flavors and aromas that follow suit, rich in ripe apple, hazelnut and chestnut with a layering of natural sweetness on the finish. | Brut Reserve | 87 | 39 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Mumm Napa NV Brut Reserve Sparkling (Napa Valley) | Sparkling Blend | Mumm Napa |
| 47405 | 47404 | Portugal | This Reserve tawny has a color hinting at red gold and wood-aging flavor. It presents a ripe character, full of sultanas and fig flavors, rich and sweet. The spirit does show and needs to integrate more to make this truly satisfying. | Finest Reserve | 87 | 25 | Port | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Butler Nephew & Co NV Finest Reserve (Port) | Port | Butler Nephew & Co |
| 47406 | 47405 | Italy | Aromas of yellow apple, bread crust, ginger and grilled sage all carry over to the palate. Assertive bubbles and brisk acidity leave a clean finish. | Brut | 87 | 38 | Italy Other | Vino Spumante | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Costaripa NV Brut Sparkling (Vino Spumante) | Sparkling Blend | Costaripa |
| 47407 | 47406 | US | The aromas in this wine are sexy and seductive in dark fruit and spice, and the acidity bristles against a fuller, brooding body. The finish ties things up nicely if not a bit too soon. | | 87 | 45 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Davis Family 2012 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) | Pinot Noir | Davis Family |
| 47408 | 47407 | Spain | Very ripe cassis, blackberry and raisiny aromas set up a dry, drawing palate with full tannins. Flavors of lemony oak, burnt toast, lead pencil and roasted black fruits finish woody and chunky. | Charm Selección | 87 | 15 | Northern Spain | Bierzo | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Encanto 2010 Charm Selección Mencía (Bierzo) | Mencía | Encanto |
| 47409 | 47408 | Spain | Pinched, lightly medicinal aromas of raspberry and plum feed into a bright, jumpy palate. Quick blasts of plum and berry flavors come with spice notes, while the finish is light, fresh and a touch peppery. This delivers true Mencia character for not much money. | Roble | 87 | 8 | Northern Spain | Bierzo | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | La Mano 2012 Roble Mencía (Bierzo) | Mencía | La Mano |
| 47410 | 47409 | Germany | While the nose of this Riesling is fresh with scents of orange zest and berries, the palate is unctuously ripe and rich with sweet tropical fruit. It's a lush, easy-going sip but lively with acidity and irresistably tasty. | Piesporter Goldtröpfchen | 87 | 17 | Mosel | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Leonard Kreusch 2012 Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Riesling (Mosel) | Riesling | Leonard Kreusch |
| 47411 | 47410 | Italy | A blend of 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Nero, this delivers yellow apple, honeydew melon, passion fruit and citrus flavors. It's crisp and refreshing, with vibrant acidity and brisk bubbles. | Principessa Pas Dosé | 87 | 35 | Italy Other | Vino Spumante | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Luretta 2010 Principessa Pas Dosé Sparkling (Vino Spumante) | Sparkling Blend | Luretta |
| 47412 | 47411 | US | Simple, dry and acidic, this has raspberry and red currant flavors as well as an underripe note. | | 82 | 22 | California | Arroyo Seco | Central Coast | | | Mercy 2009 Pinot Noir (Arroyo Seco) | Pinot Noir | Mercy |
| 47413 | 47412 | US | This is dry and crisp in acidity, but the vegetable and citrus flavors are clumsy. | | 82 | 18 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | | | Tower 15 2011 Grenache Blanc (Paso Robles) | Grenache Blanc | Tower 15 |
| 47414 | 47413 | US | Dry and acidic, yet silky, this wine has thin flavors of mint and raspberry sour candy. | | 82 | 16 | California | Central Coast | Central Coast | | | Fire and Oak 2010 Pinot Noir (Central Coast) | Pinot Noir | Fire and Oak |
| 47415 | 47414 | US | Dry, clean and tart, this has cherry, Dr. Pepper and vanilla flavors. | Lot 5 | 82 | 14 | California | California | California Other | | | Grayson 2011 Lot 5 Pinot Noir (California) | Pinot Noir | Grayson |
| 47416 | 47415 | US | With its flavors of baked fruit and mushroom, this wine already tastes old and tired. | Saralee's Vineyard | 82 | 22 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | | | Joseph Swan Vineyards 2010 Saralee's Vineyard Roussanne-Marsanne (Russian River Valley) | Roussanne-Marsanne | Joseph Swan Vineyards |
| 47417 | 47416 | US | Clean and dry, this Petite Sirah has aggressive tannins and overripe currant and prune flavors. The high alcohol gives it a jalapeño-like burn. | Jack's Vineyard | 82 | 35 | California | Dry Creek Valley | Sonoma | | | Rock Wall 2010 Jack's Vineyard Petite Sirah (Dry Creek Valley) | Petite Sirah | Rock Wall |
| 47418 | 47417 | US | This Zinfandel tastes and feels hot and Port-like. While some people enjoy this style, it feels a bit clumsy and overripe. Nonetheless, the blackberry, raisin and chocolate flavors are tasty. | Briar | 82 | 32 | California | Dry Creek Valley | Sonoma | | | Mazzocco 2010 Briar Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley) | Zinfandel | Mazzocco |
| 47419 | 47418 | US | Caramelized oak and tangerine jam flavors give this Chardonnay a honeyed sweetness that would appeal consumers who enjoy modern-style wines. The high alcohol gives it a peppery burn. | | 82 | 20 | California | Central Coast | Central Coast | | | Peacock Cellars 2011 Chardonnay (Central Coast) | Chardonnay | Peacock Cellars |
| 47420 | 47419 | US | This smells and tastes like vanilla, mango and honeysuckle. While the alcohol level is relatively modest, it is apparent. | | 82 | 12 | California | California | California Other | | | Pennywise 2011 Chardonnay (California) | Chardonnay | Pennywise |
| 47421 | 47420 | Greece | Lemon, mineral and spice notes characterize this indigenous white from Greece. Dry and clean, it will pair well with grilled fish or octopus. | Estate Argyros | 82 | 27 | Cyclades | | | Susan Kostrzewa | @suskostrzewa | Argyros 2011 Estate Argyros Aidani (Cyclades) | Aidani | Argyros |
| 47422 | 47421 | US | Made from Syrah, this is a heavy, fruity wine that offers cherry, orange and mushroom flavors. It's very dry, with pleasant acidity. | | 82 | 18 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | | | Flocchini 2010 Rosé (Sonoma Coast) | Rosé | Flocchini |
| 47423 | 47422 | US | This blend of 64% Marsanne and 36% Roussanne is one-dimensional, and it tastes a bit sour. | White Rhone Blend | 81 | 25 | California | Ramona Valley | South Coast | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Highland Hills Winery 2011 White Rhone Blend Marsanne-Roussanne (Ramona Valley) | Marsanne-Roussanne | Highland Hills Winery |
| 47424 | 47423 | US | Simple and tart, this has green mint and sour cherry-candy flavors. | Tenacious | 81 | 11 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | | | Purple Cowboy 2011 Tenacious Red (Paso Robles) | Red Blend | Purple Cowboy |
| 47425 | 47424 | US | This bubblegum-like Merlot has candied red-currant, vanilla and white sugar flavors. The acidity seems harsh. | Tumbleweed Vineyard | 81 | 19 | California | California | California Other | | | Wild Brush Cellars 2011 Tumbleweed Vineyard Merlot (California) | Merlot | Wild Brush Cellars |
| 47426 | 47425 | US | There's a vegetal underripeness to this Grenache-based blend. The asparagus flavor is matched to the sweet cherry and pickle relish notes, accented by sour acidity. | Rhondezvous | 81 | 37 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | | | Four Brix 2010 Rhondezvous Red (Paso Robles) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Four Brix |
| 47427 | 47426 | US | This tastes sweet and hot, which gives the flavors of blackberry and raisin a Port-like character. | Gilsson Vineyard | 81 | 27 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | | | Tin Barn 2010 Gilsson Vineyard Zinfandel (Russian River Valley) | Zinfandel | Tin Barn |
| 47428 | 47427 | US | This Zinfandel is alcoholic, and it's dominated by overripe prune and raisin flavors. | Los Chamizal Vineyard | 80 | 28 | California | Sonoma Valley | Sonoma | | | Tin Barn 2010 Los Chamizal Vineyard Zinfandel (Sonoma Valley) | Zinfandel | Tin Barn |
| 47429 | 47428 | US | In a vintage that produced the finest overall lineup of Cayuse wines to date, it may seem a little nit-picky to score some higher and some lower. But the En Chamberlin deserves first place again. Brilliant aromatics of smoked meat, bacon fat and otherworldly roasted accents seduce instantly. Once on the palate, the silky, balanced, near-perfect mix of umami and fruit, plus licorice, cassis, coffee liqueur and black tea notes suggest it's as decadent as it is delicious. | En Chamberlin Vineyard | 99 | 75 | Oregon | Walla Walla Valley (OR) | Oregon Other | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Cayuse 2009 En Chamberlin Vineyard Syrah (Walla Walla Valley (OR)) | Syrah | Cayuse |
| 47430 | 47429 | US | This expresses the greatness of its vintage and vineyard, offering wave after wave of raspberry and cherry pie flavors, plus notes of red currant, sweet licorice, spicy Dr. Pepper and smoky sandalwood. There's also something exotically briary and wild that intrigues. Even more remarkable is the texture, an amalgam of acids and tannins that rivals any Pinot Noir ever produced in California. It should age for up to 20 years. | Hirsch Vineyard | 99 | 75 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | | | Williams Selyem 2010 Hirsch Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) | Pinot Noir | Williams Selyem |