| 52291 | 52290 | US | A bit high in alcohol, this has blackberry and mocha flavors that are overripe, veering into sweet-prune territory. Drink now. | Chris's Cuvée | 87 | 60 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Kenefick Ranch 2008 Chris's Cuvée Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Kenefick Ranch |
| 52292 | 52291 | Italy | This vineyard-designate sparkler shows enormous softness and creaminess, with plush aromas of peach, sweet grapefruit and sweet almond flower. | Millesimato Rive di Farra di Soligo Extra Dry | 87 | 17 | Veneto | Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore | | | | La Farra 2011 Millesimato Rive di Farra di Soligo Extra Dry (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore) | Glera | La Farra |
| 52293 | 52292 | US | This vigorous wine shows the strong flavors that Laetitia Pinot Noirs most always display. It's powerfully ripe, with flavors of cherry, rhubarb pie, pomegranate and spicy persimmon. Full bodied, with pronounced acids and tannins, this offers plenty of generosity. | Estate | 87 | 25 | California | Arroyo Grande Valley | Central Coast | | | Laetitia 2010 Estate Pinot Noir (Arroyo Grande Valley) | Pinot Noir | Laetitia |
| 52294 | 52293 | Italy | This has flavors of fresh citrus and intense, fragrant flowers. The finish has notes of lime and white peach, with a soft, lush feeling and creamy bubbles. | Millesimato 20.10 Extra Dry | 87 | 14 | Veneto | Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore | | | | Le Manzane 2010 Millesimato 20.10 Extra Dry (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore) | Glera | Le Manzane |
| 52295 | 52294 | Italy | A textbook Prosecco Superiore, with soft, foamy bubbles and bright aromas of exotic fruit, spring flower and dried herb. It's easy going, with refreshing acidity on the finish. | Extra Dry | 87 | 12 | Veneto | Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore | | | | Le Manzane NV Extra Dry (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore) | Glera | Le Manzane |
| 52296 | 52295 | Italy | Food friendly and simple, this possesses a uniquely firm structure, with tonic perlage and spicy notes of white pepper and field flower. It's bright, fresh and very dry on the close. | Brut | 87 | 19 | Veneto | Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore | | | | Masottina NV Brut (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore) | Glera | Masottina |
| 52297 | 52296 | US | Pure, upfront flavors of lemon, lime and orange mark this unoaked Chardonnay. Zesty Central Coast acidity is present, brightening and cleansing the richness. With a dry finish, it's nice now with sushi, fruit salad or grilled chicken. | Un-Oaked | 87 | 21 | California | Monterey | Central Coast | | | Morgan 2011 Un-Oaked Chardonnay (Monterey) | Chardonnay | Morgan |
| 52298 | 52297 | US | Made in a leaner, racier style than most California Viogniers, this has mineral, tangerine and apricot flavors, with considerable acidity. | Roll Ranch Vineyard | 87 | 24 | California | California | California Other | | | Ojai 2010 Roll Ranch Vineyard Viognier (California) | Viognier | Ojai |
| 52299 | 52298 | Italy | A 50-50 blend of Pinot Bianco and Chardonnay, this opens with aromas of peach, honey and white rose. The quality of the bubbly perlage is tonic and crisp, but both grape varieties provide the wine with medium structure. | 075 Carati Extra Dry | 87 | 15 | Veneto | Veneto | | | | Piera Martellozzo 2010 075 Carati Extra Dry Sparkling (Veneto) | Sparkling Blend | Piera Martellozzo |
| 52300 | 52299 | Italy | Fresh and easy going, this offers generous fullness and intense notes of apricot, honeydew and Golden Delicious apple. | | 87 | 20 | Northeastern Italy | Trentino | | | | Gaierhof 2010 Pinot Grigio (Trentino) | Pinot Grigio | Gaierhof |
| 52301 | 52300 | France | A smooth and creamy wine—this is rounded and soft. The citrus edge is cushioned by a rich apricot and pineapple character. As the wine opens, it also develops a vanilla flavor, followed by a burst of acidity on the finish. Screwcap. | Signature | 87 | | Alsace | Alsace | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | René Muré 2010 Signature Riesling (Alsace) | Riesling | René Muré |
| 52302 | 52301 | France | A wine relatively high in red-currant-like acidity. It does have a rustic side to it, although the fruit has potential richness and should come through in 2–3 years. | La Perrière | 87 | | Burgundy | Mercurey | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Roux Père et Fils 2010 La Perrière (Mercurey) | Pinot Noir | Roux Père et Fils |
| 52303 | 52302 | US | A full, fruity Zinfandel, with dusty tannins and structure. Its lingering finish is laced with notes of chocolate and vanilla. With 7% Petite Sirah mixed in, this would pair nicely with barbecue and other meaty dishes. | Ranch Collection | 87 | 19 | California | Lake County | | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Shannon Ridge 2009 Ranch Collection Zinfandel (Lake County) | Zinfandel | Shannon Ridge |
| 52304 | 52303 | Portugal | This is a grapefruit- and apple-flavored wine with a lively prickle on the palate. Bright and dry, this is sharpened by a citrus flavor and acidity. Ready to drink. | Paço de São Lourenço | 87 | 12 | Vinho Verde | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Solar de Pinheiro 2011 Paço de São Lourenço White (Vinho Verde) | Portuguese White | Solar de Pinheiro |
| 52305 | 52304 | US | Good, deep flavors of blackberries, currants and spices mark this dry wine. It has a coating of smoky new oak. The texture is a bit harsh, which is really its only minus. Otherwise, it's a nice Merlot to drink now. | | 87 | 26 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Starmont 2009 Merlot (Napa Valley) | Merlot | Starmont |
| 52306 | 52305 | Italy | The wine's natural acidity keeps the palate refreshed and the bouquet offers cleansing notes of citrus and honeydew. This cheerful sparkling wine should pair well with buttered popcorn or salted nuts. | Oro Puro Brut | 87 | 19 | Veneto | Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore | | | | Valdo NV Oro Puro Brut (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore) | Glera | Valdo |
| 52307 | 52306 | Argentina | Sweet, tropical aromas lead the way, followed by notes of melon and vanilla. It feels fresh, with citrus and lychee flavors. The finish is tropical and green tasting, with nervy acidity. | Premium | 87 | 20 | Other | Salta | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Alta Vista 2011 Premium Torrontés (Salta) | Torrontés | Alta Vista |
| 52308 | 52307 | Argentina | Tropical and pure on the nose, this has aromas of lychee, lime, talcum powder and candle wax. It feels juicy and healthy, with flavors of apple, lime and lychee. The finish is steady and pure. | Lo Tengo | 87 | 11 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bodega Norton 2011 Lo Tengo Torrontés (Mendoza) | Torrontés | Bodega Norton |
| 52309 | 52308 | Italy | Steady, firm and tonic, this offers an informal bouquet of citrus and stone fruit followed by steely effervescence and fresh acidity. This Prosecco should pair with fried calamari or grilled shrimp. | Brut Millesimato | 87 | 17 | Veneto | Prosecco | | | | Borgo Magredo 2010 Brut Millesimato (Prosecco) | Glera | Borgo Magredo |
| 52310 | 52309 | Italy | Light and delicate, thist shows distant tones of fragrant fruit and tangy citrus. Its natural sweetness helps make the finish feel rich and generous. | Extra Dry | 87 | 15 | Veneto | Prosecco | | | | Borgo Magredo NV Extra Dry (Prosecco) | Glera | Borgo Magredo |
| 52311 | 52310 | Italy | This opens with fragrant aromas of yellow rose, apricot, butterscotch and spicy vanilla. It has edium density, with a fresh mouthfeel lending this a unique personality. | Vôs da Vigne | 87 | | Northeastern Italy | Collio | | | | Tenuta di Angoris 2010 Vôs da Vigne Pinot Grigio (Collio) | Pinot Grigio | Tenuta di Angoris |
| 52312 | 52311 | US | You can taste the dosage on this Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier brut in the overt sweetness that accompanies the pear, citrus and raspberry fruit flavors. With noticeable residual sugar, it's not really a dry sparkling wine, but it is delicious. | Vintage Brut | 87 | 48 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | | | J Vineyards & Winery 2005 Vintage Brut Sparkling (Russian River Valley) | Sparkling Blend | J Vineyards & Winery |
| 52313 | 52312 | US | Well-made and creatively blended from Zinfandel, Syrah and Petite Sirah, this is a big, tannic wine, formidable in sweet blackberry, cherry, licorice and spice flavors. It's not subtle, but it is authentic. Drink now. | The Devious Woman | 87 | 34 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | JR Wine 2009 The Devious Woman Red (Napa Valley) | Red Blend | JR Wine |
| 52314 | 52313 | US | Lavender honey and lanolin notes are warm and enticing in this semisweet Riesling from Lamoreaux Landing. A tad sugary on the attack, it gains balance on the midpalate thanks to delicate green floral tones and ample notes of bitter lemon pith. | Semi-Dry | 87 | 13 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Lamoreaux Landing 2010 Semi-Dry Riesling (Finger Lakes) | Riesling | Lamoreaux Landing |
| 52315 | 52314 | US | Dark and berrylicious, a Syrah with leather, cedar and mint undertones that's both dense and rustic. Its dark plum, boysenberry and blueberry flavors long and lingering on the finish. | | 87 | 27 | California | South Coast | | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Malibu Rocky Oaks 2009 Syrah | Syrah | Malibu Rocky Oaks |
| 52316 | 52315 | Italy | Morgante is an excellent Sicilian estate that has shown consistency in quality throughout the years. This fruit-filled Nero d'Avola would pair well with veal encrusted with chopped pistachio or pork marinated in garlic and rosemary. Aromas here include wild fruit, cassis and black currant. | | 87 | 17 | Sicily & Sardinia | Sicilia | | | | Morgante 2008 Nero d'Avola (Sicilia) | Nero d'Avola | Morgante |
| 52317 | 52316 | Italy | This fresh, Catarratto-based white wine opens with a bright, crystalline appearance and a thin, crisp mouthfeel. Aromas include lemon, grapefruit, dried grass and mango. | Fondo Filara | 87 | 15 | Sicily & Sardinia | Sicilia | | | | Nicosia 2010 Fondo Filara Catarratto (Sicilia) | Catarratto | Nicosia |
| 52318 | 52317 | Italy | A blend of Carricante and Catarratto (two of Sicily's most expressive indigenous varieties), this Etna white would pair well with seafood or vegetarian dishes. It boasts focused tones of citrus and Granny Smith apple. | Fondo Filara | 87 | 19 | Sicily & Sardinia | Etna | | | | Nicosia 2010 Fondo Filara (Etna) | White Blend | Nicosia |
| 52319 | 52318 | France | Round from the vintage, this is still an apple crisp and mineral Chablis. Its tang comes from citrus, with the bite of terroir adding a dry texture. The wine is not complex, ready to drink now. | Les Deux Rives | 87 | | Burgundy | Chablis | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Olivier Leflaive 2009 Les Deux Rives (Chablis) | Chardonnay | Olivier Leflaive |
| 52320 | 52319 | Italy | This edition of Rosso del Soprano from boutique winemaker Salvatore Geraci offers bright berry tones with easy background notes of almond, pistachio and tobacco. There's also a drying mineral note of crushed stone or talcum power that gives the wine backbone. | Rosso del Soprano | 87 | 52 | Sicily & Sardinia | Sicilia | | | | Palari 2009 Rosso del Soprano Red (Sicilia) | Red Blend | Palari |