| 53311 | 53310 | Slovenia | This blend of 70% Blaufränkisch, 20% Pinot Noir and 10% Zweigelt has aromas of cranberry, pomegranate and dried cherry with flavors of blackberry and red raspberry. There's a pleasant touch of spicy black pepper in the finish. | Benedict Cuvée | 88 | 20 | Štajerska | | | Jeff Jenssen | @worldwineguys | Dveri-Pax 2011 Benedict Cuvée Red (Štajerska) | Red Blend | Dveri-Pax |
| 53312 | 53311 | France | This fresh, crisp wine has plenty of lively citrus fruits that are enriched by red apple and zesty orange flavors. The wine is already delicious in its fruitiness and ready to drink. | Coulée des Moulins | 88 | 25 | Loire Valley | Coteaux du Giennois | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Florian Roblin 2014 Coulée des Moulins Sauvignon Blanc (Coteaux du Giennois) | Sauvignon Blanc | Florian Roblin |
| 53313 | 53312 | US | The yellow apple, melon and spice aromas are bright and inviting. The palate is fresh and clean, with broad, vibrant flavors playing nicely against a tart finish. | | 88 | 12 | Washington | Washington | Washington Other | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Balancing Act 2014 Chardonnay (Washington) | Chardonnay | Balancing Act |
| 53314 | 53313 | US | This wine has a crispness and upfront brightness that speaks to low oak. Lemony with a bite of green apple, it offers a backdrop of marshmallow on the finish. | Estate Grown | 88 | 24 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Balverne 2014 Estate Grown Chardonnay (Russian River Valley) | Chardonnay | Balverne |
| 53315 | 53314 | US | Bold boysenberry flavors and a broad, juicy texture make this full-bodied wine appealing and easy to enjoy. The texture is moderately tannic and everything tastes well proportioned. | | 88 | 18 | California | El Dorado | Sierra Foothills | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Boeger 2014 Merlot (El Dorado) | Merlot | Boeger |
| 53316 | 53315 | Canada | This is 48% Cabernet Sauvignon and 52% Syrah, which seems to be the dominant grape in terms of flavor and style. Scents and flavors of char, licorice and espresso come up quickly, with black fruit showing a peppery edge. The finish seems attenuated, even with ample aeration. | Athene | 88 | 40 | British Columbia | Okanagan Valley | | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Burrowing Owl 2013 Athene Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah (Okanagan Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah | Burrowing Owl |
| 53317 | 53316 | France | This is a rounded, ripe and full-bodied wine, with spice and light toastiness that give richness. Apple and green-plum flavors are enhanced by the creamy texture and touches of apricots. It is young and drinkable now, although will likely be much better from the end of 2016. | | 88 | 40 | Burgundy | Pouilly-Fuissé | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Chartron et Trébuchet 2014 Pouilly-Fuissé | Chardonnay | Chartron et Trébuchet |
| 53318 | 53317 | France | It's rare in Bordeaux to find a single-varietal wine, particularly made from Cabernet Franc.This impressive, spicy wine brings out all the perfumed character of the grape. It could do with some aging, so drink from 2017. | Franc de Bel | 88 | | France Other | Vin de France | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château de Bel 2012 Franc de Bel Red (Vin de France) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château de Bel |
| 53319 | 53318 | France | This wine is ripe with a texture that remains tangy while also showing rich yellow and white fruits. A rustic edge adds interest rather than detracting from the quality. With its acidity and zesty citrus character, the aftertaste leaves a fresh, crisp feeling. Drink now. | | 88 | 40 | Burgundy | Mercurey | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château de Santenay 2012 Mercurey | Chardonnay | Château de Santenay |
| 53320 | 53319 | US | While this Cabernet is very rich and ripe in flavors of blackberry and cherry jam, crème de cassis and new oak, it's also very tannic. That bite of astringency gives it a rustic note. A very high, Port-like alcohol level may or may not thwart cellaring plans. | Yountville Selection | 88 | 150 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Grgich Hills 2008 Yountville Selection Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Grgich Hills |
| 53321 | 53320 | France | This is a refreshing and somewhat complex wine, with layers of underripe peach, green fig and melon rind mixing with garrigue accents. There's a grassy accent to the palate, with a hint of lime pith on the solid finish. | La Clape Blanc | 88 | 29 | Languedoc-Roussillon | Coteaux du Languedoc | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Château des Karantes 2010 La Clape Blanc White (Coteaux du Languedoc) | White Blend | Château des Karantes |
| 53322 | 53321 | US | With flavors of wild blackberry and cherry, pepper, cinnamon, currant and heady cassis, this is a classic example of warm-climate Zin. It's high in alcohol and a little soft, but it is delicious. Serve it at a barbeque with burgers, ribs, chops, chicken and sausages. | Big River | 88 | 35 | California | Alexander Valley | Sonoma | | | Ravenswood 2009 Big River Zinfandel (Alexander Valley) | Zinfandel | Ravenswood |
| 53323 | 53322 | US | This is rich and spicy, with the briary, brambly tastes of ripe blackberry and blueberry. It's high in alcohol, which gives it a slight burn. Enjoy it with robust Italian pasta and pizza dishes. | Old Hill | 88 | 60 | California | Sonoma Valley | Sonoma | | | Ravenswood 2009 Old Hill Zinfandel (Sonoma Valley) | Zinfandel | Ravenswood |
| 53324 | 53323 | Italy | This delivers soft aromas of leather, blackberry preserves, tobacco and dark chocolate. The grape is Negroamaro, and the wine's mouthfeel is rich, velvety and smooth. | Roccamora | 88 | | Southern Italy | Nardò | | | | Schola Sarmenti di Terrulenta 2008 Roccamora Negroamaro (Nardò) | Negroamaro | Schola Sarmenti di Terrulenta |
| 53325 | 53324 | US | Open this wine and you'll feel as though you've stepped into an Italian deli—so finely has it captured the smell of cured meats. The back layers feature cherry and herb, the finish a burst of roasted, toasted oak. This is a great wine to pair with a range of Italian-inspired meals. | Troppo Bella | 88 | 23 | California | Lodi | Central Valley | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Sorelle Winery 2010 Troppo Bella Sangiovese (Lodi) | Sangiovese | Sorelle Winery |
| 53326 | 53325 | US | Bill Easton's Mourvèdre features a combination of bright, ripe strawberry and savory herbal tea. It is medium bodied, with a distinctly peppery finish. | | 88 | 25 | California | Sierra Foothills | Sierra Foothills | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Terre Rouge 2009 Mourvèdre (Sierra Foothills) | Mourvèdre | Terre Rouge |
| 53327 | 53326 | France | Following the fashion of bone-dry Champagnes, this is extremely crisp and taut. Acidity cuts the citrus and apple flavors to produce a steely feel, with concentrated fruit juice and a textured character. It's worth aging the wine for a few more months. | Grande Cuvée Extra Brut | 88 | | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Veuve Doussot NV Grande Cuvée Extra Brut (Champagne) | Champagne Blend | Veuve Doussot |
| 53328 | 53327 | France | There's a nice mélange of aromas and flavors to this wine, as hints of dried purple flowers mingle with fruity notes of brambly forest berry and black plum. Accents of leather, smoke and graphite add depth to the palate, but the finish is a bit warm. | Bergerie Rouge La Clape | 87 | 15 | Languedoc-Roussillon | Coteaux du Languedoc | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Château des Karantes 2010 Bergerie Rouge La Clape Red (Coteaux du Languedoc) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Château des Karantes |
| 53329 | 53328 | Croatia | Though aromatically subdued, there's an intensity of tangerine and lime zest flavor in this dry, invigorating Malvasia. The midpalate is marked by elegant white-flower notes that linger on the slightly astringent lime-pith finish. | Adriatico | 87 | 16 | Istria | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Bastianich 2010 Adriatico Malvasia Istriana (Istria) | Malvasia Istriana | Bastianich |
| 53330 | 53329 | US | Super dusty, leathery and big shouldered, this is also quite bright and drinkable. Made using grapes sourced from old vines planted within the Esola Vineyard. | Esola Vineyard Old Vine | 87 | 25 | California | Shenandoah Valley (CA) | Sierra Foothills | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Bella Piazza 2008 Esola Vineyard Old Vine Zinfandel (Shenandoah Valley (CA)) | Zinfandel | Bella Piazza |
| 53331 | 53330 | Portugal | Simaens has produced a ripe style of wine here. Apple and rich citrus flavors add a delicious touch to tropical fruit flavors. This wine is fit for drinking in the next few months. | Quinta de Simaens | 87 | 13 | Vinho Verde | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Borges 2011 Quinta de Simaens White (Vinho Verde) | Portuguese White | Borges |
| 53332 | 53331 | France | This ripe, soft selection is full of fresh white fruit and apricot flavors. An apéritif style, it's warm and fruity, its tight acidity balanced by the rich aftertaste. | Sélection Brut | 87 | | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Champagne Gremillet NV Sélection Brut (Champagne) | Champagne Blend | Champagne Gremillet |
| 53333 | 53332 | US | A juicy Touriga with nice structure and acidity, it bursts with notes of strawberry, cherry and vanilla spice, especially on the finish. A perfect pizza wine. | | 87 | 24 | California | Calaveras County | Sierra Foothills | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Chatom Vineyards 2009 Touriga Nacional (Calaveras County) | Touriga Nacional | Chatom Vineyards |
| 53334 | 53333 | US | This is a pure Grenache, tart and spicy, with powerful herb components. It is not fruity or sappy-sweet by any measure, but it delivers moderately concentrated flavors highlighted by herb and earth notes, with good length and balance. | Grenache 58 | 87 | 30 | Oregon | Applegate Valley | Southern Oregon | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Cowhorn 2010 Grenache 58 Grenache (Applegate Valley) | Grenache | Cowhorn |
| 53335 | 53334 | Portugal | Soft and herbaceous, this is a warm wine, its acidity leading to apricot and pineapple flavors. The apple skin texture and the tangy final acidity make it crisp. | Oscar's Branco | 87 | 12 | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quevedo 2011 Oscar's Branco White (Douro) | Portuguese White | Quevedo |
| 53336 | 53335 | Portugal | This relies on its ripe fruit to convey the rich flavors of the Douro. Its black fruit flavors dominate the broad tannic structure, with a light hint of wood aging. It's bold, chunky and ready to drink. | Sagrado Tinto | 87 | 15 | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta do Sagrado 2008 Sagrado Tinto Red (Douro) | Portuguese Red | Quinta do Sagrado |
| 53337 | 53336 | Chile | This is a very full, meaty, saturated blend, with a lightly stewed nose that carries aromas of tomato, bacon, mint and brambly berry. It feels grabby and punchy due to strong tannins, then tastes of medicinal black fruit, herb and coconut-tinged oak. Spicy and hard on the finish. | 1865 Limited Edition | 87 | 25 | Cachapoal Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | San Pedro 2009 1865 Limited Edition Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah (Cachapoal Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah | San Pedro |
| 53338 | 53337 | US | Rich and ripe, this features blackberry and currant flavors whose acidity provides a citrusy, jammy tartness. This is the winery's least expensive bottling, and an enticing introduction to its future releases of '09 vineyard-designated Cabs. | | 87 | 38 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Sequoia Grove 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Sequoia Grove |
| 53339 | 53338 | US | This is an earthy Pinot, showing layers of leaf, stem and clay. A tart cranberry flavor balances out the core, with drying tannins through the finish. | Special Reserve | 87 | 42 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Seven of Hearts 2010 Special Reserve Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Noir | Seven of Hearts |
| 53340 | 53339 | US | This Barbera is leathery and rustic, expressing a taste of the Old World with its juicy dark-plum flavor and roasted, toasted accents. It's slightly reminiscent of cured meats and salami, and both would make good pairings. | Bellezza Fra | 87 | 25 | California | Lodi | Central Valley | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Sorelle Winery 2010 Bellezza Fra Barbera (Lodi) | Barbera | Sorelle Winery |