| 5311 | 5310 | Italy | This is a beautiful Moscato d'Asti with peach mousse, tangerine, white almond, honey, ginger and spring flower. Perfect for nut-based desserts, the sparkler is soft and sweet with a distant touch of tangy spice on the finish. | | 88 | 14 | Piedmont | Moscato d'Asti | | | | Cà ed Balos 2011 Moscato d'Asti | Moscato | Cà ed Balos |
| 5312 | 5311 | Spain | Red in color, with fresh aromas of nectarine, orange peel and red currant. For a 2010 this is still fresh and sturdy, with cleansing acidity and focused flavors of citrus and red berry fruit. Eminently drinkable, with a long finish for basic rosé. Drink immediately. | Serres Tempranillo-Garnacha | 88 | 10 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Carlos Serres 2010 Serres Tempranillo-Garnacha Rosé (Rioja) | Rosé | Carlos Serres |
| 5313 | 5312 | Italy | Le Ellere is a tight and fresh expression of Sangiovese that delivers a clean and crisp quality of fruit. The wine's acidity makes it a perfect pairing for ravioli stuffed with ricotta cheese or chicken in cream sauce. | Le Ellere | 88 | 25 | Tuscany | Chianti Classico | | | | Castello d'Albola 2008 Le Ellere (Chianti Classico) | Sangiovese | Castello d'Albola |
| 5314 | 5313 | US | Dusty and toasty aromas over sweet plum fruit, with a streak of mocha running sharply down the center. Svelt and open, yet still sharp and showing a little bite in the back. | Cuvée Orleans | 88 | 40 | Washington | Yakima Valley | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | McCrea Cellars 2007 Cuvée Orleans Syrah (Yakima Valley) | Syrah | McCrea Cellars |
| 5315 | 5314 | Argentina | A big, dark, extracted Malbec with murky lead aromas of Graham cracker and sweet blueberry. The palate is jammy and chunky, with dark, earthy flavors of prune, blackberry and raisin. Finishes a bit pruny, but there's enough acidity to maintain a sense of balance. Drink now. | Mayacaba | 88 | 50 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Mi Terruño 2008 Mayacaba Malbec (Mendoza) | Malbec | Mi Terruño |
| 5316 | 5315 | Argentina | Bright, vivid and sizzling on the nose, then zesty, tight and acidic in the mouth, with high-toned plum, berry and red currant flavors offset by a touch of milk chocolate. Long on the finish, but not that nuanced or complex. | Reserve | 88 | 17 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Nuna 2010 Reserve Malbec (Mendoza) | Malbec | Nuna |
| 5317 | 5316 | Spain | Strawberry and other red-fruit aromas run the bouquet. The palate is tangy and crisp, with dry but clean red-fruit flavors. Mildly spiced on the finish, this has length and purity. A very good quaffer. | Rosado Garnacha | 87 | 12 | Northern Spain | Navarra | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Ochoa 2011 Rosado Garnacha Rosé (Navarra) | Rosé | Ochoa |
| 5318 | 5317 | France | Like many of the Perrin & Fils wines, this one is firmly structured, its cherry and cocoa flavors ending on a dusty, tannic note. But the fruit is attractive, and even boasts some complexity in the wisps of garrigue on the nose. Probably best from 2013–2017. | | 87 | 15 | Rhône Valley | Côtes du Rhône Villages | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Perrin & Fils 2009 Red (Côtes du Rhône Villages) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Perrin & Fils |
| 5319 | 5318 | US | Ripe and oaky, with notes of vanilla and buttered toast dominating pineapple and tropical fruit flavors. Brisk acidity provides a needed balance to all this richness. | | 87 | 18 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | | | Jenner 2010 Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast) | Chardonnay | Jenner |
| 5320 | 5319 | Austria | This is a floral effort perfumed with apple blossom. The palate is rich and creamy, with intense acidity balanced by peach and pear flavors. It has a smooth finish. Screwcap. | Laurenz and Sophie Singing | 87 | 16 | Niederösterreich | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Laurenz V. 2011 Laurenz and Sophie Singing Grüner Veltliner (Niederösterreich) | Grüner Veltliner | Laurenz V. |
| 5321 | 5320 | US | Marked by brisk, cutting acidity, this Chardonnay is bone dry, with a steely, stony cut of mineral that's relieved by lemon and lime flavors. It's a severe wine by itself, but it should be food friendly. | White Hill | 87 | 38 | California | Sta. Rita Hills | Central Coast | | | Liquid Farm 2010 White Hill Chardonnay (Sta. Rita Hills) | Chardonnay | Liquid Farm |
| 5322 | 5321 | US | This shows that apricotty, botrytised aroma and flavor often found in Santa Lucia Chardonnays from the cooler parts of the appellation, but it's not at all sweet. Instead, it's a bone-dry wine, with vibrant acidity. | | 87 | 40 | California | Santa Lucia Highlands | Central Coast | | | Lucia 2010 Chardonnay (Santa Lucia Highlands) | Chardonnay | Lucia |
| 5323 | 5322 | Spain | Pink in color, this has fresh, clean aromas of stone fruits. Feels medium to full, with red licorice, sweet baking-spice and raspberry flavors. Quick, round and solid on the finish, which lingers for quite some time. A fine summer sipper. | | 87 | 9 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Marqués de Cáceres 2011 Rosé (Rioja) | Rosé | Marqués de Cáceres |
| 5324 | 5323 | US | This is barrel fermented, with noticeable flavors of heavily buttered toast, butterscotch and caramel flavors. Bright with crisp acidity, it also features notes of ripe pineapple, pear, peach and mango. | | 87 | 15 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Aquinas 2010 Chardonnay (Napa Valley) | Chardonnay | Aquinas |
| 5325 | 5324 | Spain | Leathery, earthy aromas don't seem entirely fresh, but they are solid and don't waiver. Full bodied, with coarse tannins and roasted red-berry, tomato and herb flavors. It's tight, chunky and long on the finish, with tannic grab, and more tomato and herb characteristics. | Gran Reserva | 87 | 20 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Campo Viejo 2004 Gran Reserva (Rioja) | Tempranillo Blend | Campo Viejo |
| 5326 | 5325 | France | An attractively balanced wine, this is ripe but fresh. The raspberry and orange fruits are vivid and well etched into the structure of the wine. | Cave de Saint-Roch les Vignes | 87 | 14 | Provence | Côtes de Provence | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Les Maîtres Vignerons de la Presqu'île de Saint-Tropez 2011 Cave de Saint-Roch les Vignes Rosé (Côtes de Provence) | Rosé | Les Maîtres Vignerons de la Presqu'île de Saint-Tropez |
| 5327 | 5326 | Austria | Typical aromas of spice and lychee mesh with white grape notes. The wine is attractive, ready to drink, and probably best as an apéritif. Screwcap. | | 87 | 25 | Niederösterreich | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Markus Huber 2011 Gelber Muskateller (Niederösterreich) | Gelber Muskateller | Markus Huber |
| 5328 | 5327 | US | Cherries and chocolate are the hallmark of the Zins at Maryhill. The fruit is pretty and the chocolate smooth, certainly a crowd-pleasing style. The finish is clean and supple. | Proprietor's Reserve | 87 | 30 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Maryhill 2009 Proprietor's Reserve Zinfandel (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Zinfandel | Maryhill |
| 5329 | 5328 | US | At first this comes across as being a bit heavy, yeasty and tight. With time, however, this should be full of bramble-fruit flavors. This is a well-crafted wine, with structure and elegance that should start to show in 3–5 years. | Methode Ancienne | 87 | 30 | California | El Dorado | Sierra Foothills | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Miraflores 2009 Methode Ancienne Syrah (El Dorado) | Syrah | Miraflores |
| 5330 | 5329 | US | The first of Morgan's 2010 Pinots to be released, it shows promise for the winery's single-vineyard bottlings. Dry and firm in acidity and tannins, it's a big, strong wine, packed with cherry pie flavor. | Twelve Clones | 87 | 32 | California | Santa Lucia Highlands | Central Coast | | | Morgan 2010 Twelve Clones Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands) | Pinot Noir | Morgan |
| 5331 | 5330 | France | This is a fat, rich wine, with fruits that are sweet and ripe. With its weight and caramel flavor, it's a full-bodied effort suitable for food. | Ormilles | 87 | 12 | Provence | Côtes de Provence | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Ormilles 2011 Ormilles Rosé (Côtes de Provence) | Rosé | Ormilles |
| 5332 | 5331 | France | This is a rich red-berry-fruited wine. It is balanced and full, with nutmeg and pepper as well as crisp fruit flavors. With its ripeness, it's certainly suitable for food. | Domaine de la Rabiotte | 87 | | Provence | Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Ravoire et Fils 2011 Domaine de la Rabiotte Rosé (Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence) | Rosé | Ravoire et Fils |
| 5333 | 5332 | US | This is a fresh and forward effort that's based on all six Bordeaux grapes. It bears pretty plum and cherry flavors, with a chocolaty wash over the quick finish. | Sobra | 87 | 20 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Tertulia 2008 Sobra Red (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Tertulia |
| 5334 | 5333 | Italy | Ribolla Gialla typically delivers unique aromas of caramel, butterscotch and candied fruit. This expression delightfully embodies those characteristics, with extra structure and creaminess on the close. | | 87 | 21 | Northeastern Italy | Colli Orientali del Friuli | | | | Il Roncal 2010 Ribolla Gialla (Colli Orientali del Friuli) | Ribolla Gialla | Il Roncal |
| 5335 | 5334 | US | With a softly tannic mouthfeel and appealing cherry, mocha and spice flavors, this is a nice Merlot to drink now. Gets better in the glass as it airs and warms. This should pair well with lamb. | L de Lyeth | 87 | 13 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | | | Lyeth 2010 L de Lyeth Merlot (Sonoma County) | Merlot | Lyeth |
| 5336 | 5335 | Spain | With full black-cherry and bacon aromas, this affordable wine comes across well on the nose. Thick and full-bodied in the mouth, this has flavors of blackberry, creamy oak, chocolate and vanilla. It feels broad and just bright enough on the finish. | Old Vines | 87 | 11 | Northern Spain | Calatayud | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Stylo 2008 Old Vines Garnacha (Calatayud) | Garnacha | Stylo |
| 5337 | 5336 | Italy | This opens with raw notes of wild berry and dried herb that lend it an untamed, rustic feel. The palate is bright. | Is Solinas | 87 | 40 | Sicily & Sardinia | Isola dei Nuraghi | | | | Argiolas 2007 Is Solinas Red (Isola dei Nuraghi) | Red Blend | Argiolas |
| 5338 | 5337 | US | A bit rugged, with some unripeness, but otherwise a solid Cabernet, drily tannic and clean. The blackberry jam and oak flavors are pleasant. | | 87 | 40 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Atalon 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Atalon |
| 5339 | 5338 | Italy | A bright and crisp wine, with overtones of lime, cut grass, dried hay and white flower. This is fresh and tangy on the palate. | Villa Solais | 87 | | Sicily & Sardinia | Vermentino di Sardegna | | | | Cantina Santadi 2011 Villa Solais (Vermentino di Sardegna) | Vermentino | Cantina Santadi |
| 5340 | 5339 | US | Edgy and sharp now, with a cut of acidity giving a rustic bite to the cherry, blackberry and toasty oak flavors. Hard to see it aging well, so give it a good decant and drink now. | | 87 | 40 | California | Anderson Valley | | | | Champ de Rêves 2010 Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley) | Pinot Noir | Champ de Rêves |