| 47611 | 47610 | Chile | Although this presents itself on the bouquet as being a bit soft and mealy, the palate is solid albeit chunky and blocky. Standard citrus and lemon flavors hold onto some tang on the finish. Overall, this is clean and friendly but a bit dull. | Casillero del Diablo Reserva | 85 | 12 | Casablanca Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Concha y Toro 2012 Casillero del Diablo Reserva Sauvignon Blanc (Casablanca Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Concha y Toro |
| 47612 | 47611 | US | This 100% varietal wine is lightly aromatic with notes of toast, spice and apple. The oak aging (20% new French) helps provide a sense of roundness but the fruit concentration doesn't seem to stand up to it. | | 85 | 15 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Apex 2011 Chardonnay (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Chardonnay | Apex |
| 47613 | 47612 | US | With sweet flavors of honey, lemons and limes, this is a likeable Sauvignon Blanc. A fine burst of citrusy acidity provides needed balance. | Yellow Label | 85 | 16 | California | California | California Other | | | Francis Coppola 2012 Yellow Label Sauvignon Blanc (California) | Sauvignon Blanc | Francis Coppola |
| 47614 | 47613 | US | This shows the dry tannins and heady alcohol that so often mark a young Petite Sirah. It's full bodied and lusty, with ripe blackberry jam, currant and oak flavors. It's a little on the rustic side, but fine with barbecue. | Pickett Road Reserve | 87 | 40 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Rosenblum 2010 Pickett Road Reserve Petite Sirah (Napa Valley) | Petite Sirah | Rosenblum |
| 47615 | 47614 | Italy | Perfectly suited to afternoon barbecues with burgers and hot dogs, this offers bright berry intensity with background notes of spice and leather. The mouthfeel is soft, enduring and medium bodied. | | 87 | | Veneto | Valpolicella Classico | | | | Secondo Marco 2010 Valpolicella Classico | Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara | Secondo Marco |
| 47616 | 47615 | US | Grown in the High Valley appellation within Lake County, this is huge, black and packed with blackberry and blueberry flavors. It's decadent like a blueberry pie topped with chocolate sauce. Ready to drink now. | High Elevation Collection | 87 | 23 | California | Lake County | | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Shannon Ridge 2010 High Elevation Collection Petite Sirah (Lake County) | Petite Sirah | Shannon Ridge |
| 47617 | 47616 | US | This is zesty and bright, bearing puckery pomegranate and red berry flavors, with an element of briny, umami-laden goodness that brings truffles and smoked nuts to mind. Soft tannins lead to a sour-cherry-flavored finish that's flecked with notes of herbs and dried leaves. | | 87 | 16 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Six Mile Creek 2010 Pinot Noir (Finger Lakes) | Pinot Noir | Six Mile Creek |
| 47618 | 47617 | Italy | This opens with bright aromas of cherry, blueberry, leather, tobacco and clove. The palate shows nice harmony and density that is enhanced by a zesty, spicy finish. | | 87 | 25 | Veneto | Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso | | | | Antica Corte 2010 Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso | Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara | Antica Corte |
| 47619 | 47618 | France | A delicious, wood-aged wine that balances its toast and vanilla flavors with crisp acidity, and notes of citrus and pear. It's a bright, taut, nervy offering with a strong minerally texture. | | 87 | | Burgundy | Bourgogne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Antoine et Rachel Olivier 2010 Bourgogne | Chardonnay | Antoine et Rachel Olivier |
| 47620 | 47619 | Spain | Leather, plum and berry aromas form a nice opening as minty chocolate notes emerge. It feels spunky, with edgy, rubbery tannins and full flavors of plum, cherry, mint and herb. Dry and controlled on the finish, this has an overall fresh character. Mostly Garnacha with some Monastrell. | Laya Old Vines | 87 | 9 | Central Spain | Almansa | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Atalaya 2010 Laya Old Vines Garnacha-Monastrell (Almansa) | Garnacha-Monastrell | Atalaya |
| 47621 | 47620 | Argentina | This is mild and lightly oaked on the front end, with peach and apple notes. It feels narrow and focused, with honeyed apple, pear and melon flavors that aren't too sweet or candied. Light and simple feeling on the finish, with elegance. | Q | 87 | 23 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Zuccardi 2011 Q Chardonnay (Mendoza) | Chardonnay | Zuccardi |
| 47622 | 47621 | Spain | This is a char-broiled Mencía that's a lot more about oak and barrel influence than anything else. Aromas run from blackened meat to barbecue, with a saucy berry note. It feels round, full and resiny from the copious oak aging, with dominating flavors of wood, char and toast, along with related notes of cinnamon, nutmeg and clove. | | 87 | 49 | Northern Spain | Valdeorras | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Avanthia 2009 Mencía (Valdeorras) | Mencía | Avanthia |
| 47623 | 47622 | US | This has smooth tannins and plenty of bright fruit flavor. Made in a savory style, the finish on this wine has a leathery bite to it. | Estate | 87 | 26 | California | Santa Clara Valley | Central Coast | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Jason-Stephens 2007 Estate Syrah (Santa Clara Valley) | Syrah | Jason-Stephens |
| 47624 | 47623 | France | Taut, tannic and nervy, this has red currant fruit that gives a crisp sensation to this tight, precise wine. Give it a year to soften. | | 87 | 26 | Burgundy | Rully | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Joseph Drouhin 2010 Rully | Pinot Noir | Joseph Drouhin |
| 47625 | 47624 | South Africa | This Pinotage-dominant blend is a bit closed to begin, but opens up after some time in the glass to reveal enticing notes of dark berries, plums and whole vanilla beans. Medium tannins and jammy, crushed-berry fruit flavors flesh out the palate, ending on a textured plum-skin flavor. | Kadette | 87 | 15 | Stellenbosch | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Kanonkop 2010 Kadette Red (Stellenbosch) | Red Blend | Kanonkop |
| 47626 | 47625 | France | Warm and ripe, this has yellow fruits that contrast with the freshness of crisp apples. There is a light touch of minerality, although the essence of the wine is its fruitiness. | | 87 | 22 | Burgundy | Pouilly-Vinzelles | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Louis Latour 2010 Pouilly-Vinzelles | Chardonnay | Louis Latour |
| 47627 | 47626 | Spain | This is rubbery and spicy smelling, with solid berry and plum aromas in addition to a hint of cinnamon. It feels a little snappy as spicy, dry red-plum and raspberry flavors take over. A touches of wood and related spice work the finish. | Edicion Limitada | 87 | 8 | Central Spain | Tierra de Castilla | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Maximo 2010 Edicion Limitada Tempranillo (Tierra de Castilla) | Tempranillo | Maximo |
| 47628 | 47627 | US | Composed mainly of Sémillon, with some Sauvignon Blanc blended in, this is a nice wine for drinking now. It's full-bodied and tastes dryish to semi-sweet, with apricot, peach and citrus fruit flavors. | White Table Wine | 87 | 18 | California | Knights Valley | Sonoma | | | Ehret 2011 White Table Wine Meritage (Knights Valley) | Meritage | Ehret |
| 47629 | 47628 | Spain | This smells red and reedy up front, with a punch-like aroma that comes with a nice hint of fresh herb. It's fresh in feel, with brushy red-fruit flavors of currant, raspberry and plum. The finish is floral and likable. | | 87 | 19 | Northern Spain | Valdeorras | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Gaba do Xil 2010 Mencía (Valdeorras) | Mencía | Gaba do Xil |
| 47630 | 47629 | France | Ripe and wood aged, full bodied and rounded, this is now mature. Its broad features are tempered by a shot of minerality and a steel note that add a crisp texture to the tropical fruits. | Sélection | 87 | | Burgundy | Pouilly-Fuissé | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Georges Duboeuf 2009 Sélection (Pouilly-Fuissé) | Chardonnay | Georges Duboeuf |
| 47631 | 47630 | US | Hints of sea salt and crushed stone add layers of minerality to this Riesling that's just a shade off-dry. The palate is concentrated with notes of tangerine juice, lemon peel and pressed apples, balanced by puckery lemon acidity. | Dry | 87 | 18 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Glenora 2011 Dry Riesling (Finger Lakes) | Riesling | Glenora |
| 47632 | 47631 | Spain | The light apple and mild citrus aromas are nice. It feels fresh and medium in intensity, with notes of peach, apple, pear and citrus in equal, moderate doses. Short, lemony and fresh on the finish. | | 87 | 12 | Northern Spain | Rueda | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Hermanos Lurton 2011 Verdejo (Rueda) | Verdejo | Hermanos Lurton |
| 47633 | 47632 | US | Firm, hard and tight, this offers black cherry flavors with some peach-pit phenolics. It's sharp and edgy, definitely on the herbal side, with a hint of stem. | Genesis | 87 | 16 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Hogue 2008 Genesis Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Merlot | Hogue |
| 47634 | 47633 | Spain | Light scallion and green herb aromas are offset by buttercup and melon scents. It feels fairly deep and melony, with peach and apple flavors. Despite being soft on the finish, it's packed with white fruit and tropical fruit flavors. | Abadia de San Campio | 87 | 20 | Galicia | Rías Baixas | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Terras Gauda 2011 Abadia de San Campio Albariño (Rías Baixas) | Albariño | Terras Gauda |
| 47635 | 47634 | Italy | This exciting blend of Oseleta and Merlot (the grapes are partially air dried for extra concentration) offers a bright cherry aroma, with notes of leather and dried rosemary. There's are touches of humus and dried ginger as well. | Arele | 87 | 17 | Veneto | Veronese | | | | Tommasi 2010 Arele Red (Veronese) | Red Blend | Tommasi |
| 47636 | 47635 | US | Forward and rich, with flavors of luscious red cherries spiked with cola and purple flowers, this is an easy-drinking yet undeniably tasty blend of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Big, chunky tannins and a spray of sour-cherry acidity add depth and verve to the midpalate. | Red Table Wine | 87 | 21 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Atwater 2009 Red Table Wine Meritage (Finger Lakes) | Meritage | Atwater |
| 47637 | 47636 | Spain | This is smooth and smells like true Rioja with its vanilla, dill and raspberry aromas. It feels fresh and healthy, but a little choppy and gritty, and it tastes of cherry, vanilla, tobacco and leafy herb. | Reserva | 87 | 20 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Baron De Ley 2007 Reserva (Rioja) | Tempranillo Blend | Baron De Ley |
| 47638 | 47637 | US | Even though this is a bit one dimensional, it's delicious, polished and appealing, offering flamboyant tropical fruit, butterscotch, buttered toast and spice flavors. | | 87 | 19 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Blondie 2010 Chardonnay (Napa Valley) | Chardonnay | Blondie |
| 47639 | 47638 | Spain | A mild stone-fruit aroma comes with rancio and butterscotch hints. It feels dry and fresh, with good body weight and crisp, briney flavors that are accented by notes of salted nut and dried apricot. Mild on the finish, with medium length and drive. | Bulería Fino | 87 | 17 | Andalucia | Jerez | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bodegas Dios Baco S.L. NV Bulería Fino Sherry (Jerez) | Sherry | Bodegas Dios Baco S.L. |
| 47640 | 47639 | Italy | This offers much of the intensity of Amarone with some of the easy-drinking appeal of Valpolicella. Twists of ripe cherry and dried ginger lend it extra personality. | San Michele Ca' del Pipa | 87 | 18 | Veneto | Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso | | | | Castellani Michele & Figli 2010 San Michele Ca' del Pipa (Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso) | Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara | Castellani Michele & Figli |