| 53372 | 53371 | France | As with many Margaux in 2007, this wine is all fruit, very little tannin. That brings out the attractive black currant flavors, but does mean that it is likely to be mature in the short term. | | 88 | | Bordeaux | Margaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Chateau Desmirail 2007 Margaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Chateau Desmirail |
| 53373 | 53372 | France | A lightweight wine, with smoky fruits, soft tannins and bright, vibrant juicy black currants. This is not a wine for aging, but will be delicious in a year or two. | | 88 | | Bordeaux | Saint-Émilion | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Franc Mayne 2007 Saint-Émilion | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Franc Mayne |
| 53374 | 53373 | France | There is lovely richness here, with fresh acidity and red berry fruit flavors. The texture is round, lightly chewy, with some wood and final stalky fruit. | | 88 | 46 | Bordeaux | Pomerol | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château la Bassonnerie 2007 Pomerol | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château la Bassonnerie |
| 53375 | 53374 | France | Perfumed with new wood aromas and violets, this is a full-bodied wine, its tannins blending into sweet plum and cranberry juice flavors. The wood is finely judged, giving a rounded feel to the finish, along with the acidity. | | 88 | 25 | Bordeaux | Haut-Médoc | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Labat 2007 Haut-Médoc | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Labat |
| 53376 | 53375 | Greece | Lemon, orange and spice start this intriguing white from Biblio Chora. On the palate, it has richness, but the crisp citrus character keeps it balanced and clean. An elegant but robust wine with lingering character. | Ovilos | 88 | 45 | Pangeon | | | Susan Kostrzewa | @suskostrzewa | Estate Biblia Chora 2007 Ovilos White (Pangeon) | White Blend | Estate Biblia Chora |
| 53377 | 53376 | Greece | This red starts with black fruits and pepper aromas, followed by waves of black cherry, cocoa, pepper and red berry. Rich and mellow, it's a classy sip that will pair well with duck, roasted meats. | Gaia Estate | 88 | 45 | Nemea | | | Susan Kostrzewa | @suskostrzewa | Gaia Wines 2005 Gaia Estate Agiorgitiko (Nemea) | Agiorgitiko | Gaia Wines |
| 53371 | 53370 | US | Here's a young, lusty, grapey Zinfandel that really gets the tastebuds watering. Crisp acidity stimulates the palate, while rich, dry flavors reward it with an array of briary blackberries, cherries, chocolate, tobacco and spices. Textbook Dry Creek Zinfandel. | Mother Clone | 88 | 15 | California | Dry Creek Valley | Sonoma | | | Pedroncelli 2007 Mother Clone Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley) | Zinfandel | Pedroncelli |
| 53378 | 53377 | Spain | A purple, saturated, well-oaked, muscular wine with heavy, dark fruit and hickory aromas. Forceful and saturated on the palate, with big blackberry flavors blanketed by powerful oak. Dark and smoky on the finish, with intensity and thick legs. | Anayón de Corona de Aragón Barrica | 88 | 36 | Northern Spain | Cariñena | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Grandes Vinos y Viñedos 2006 Anayón de Corona de Aragón Barrica Red (Cariñena) | Red Blend | Grandes Vinos y Viñedos |
| 53379 | 53378 | Italy | Here's a rich and nicely concentrated Dolcetto di Dogliani with beautiful aromas of mature berry fruit and sweet spice. That extra richness and softness that you feel in the mouth would work nicely with succulent pork or beef dishes. | | 88 | 30 | Piedmont | Dolcetto di Dogliani Superiore | | | | Anna Maria Abbona 2004 Dolcetto di Dogliani Superiore | Dolcetto | Anna Maria Abbona |
| 53380 | 53379 | US | With alcohol just 12.5%, this high-toned, fruit-driven Riesling has some residual sugar, but does not taste all that sweet. The extra ripe fruit suggests tropical candy—pineapple, papaya and lemon sours. | | 88 | 12 | Oregon | Oregon | Oregon Other | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Kings Ridge 2008 Riesling (Oregon) | Riesling | Kings Ridge |
| 53381 | 53380 | US | Fleshy and ripe, with blackberry and currant flavors just beginning to turn the curve from primary fruit and cocoa to bottle bouquet. Picking up notes of dried fruits and dried flowers. Yet the tannins are still firm and acidity still cuts across the middle. A little unbalanced but interesting. Now–2012. | Stagecoach Vineyard Veraison Synchrony | 88 | 60 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Krupp Brothers 2005 Stagecoach Vineyard Veraison Synchrony Red (Napa Valley) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Krupp Brothers |
| 53382 | 53381 | France | Shows off the TL barrel regime, with toasty, mealy notes and hints of vanilla that come close to overwhelming the honeyed pear fruit. Turns fresh and pineapple-y on the finish, so give it another year in the bottle to knit all its pieces together. | Guy Louis | 88 | 30 | Rhône Valley | Côtes du Rhône | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Tardieu-Laurent 2008 Guy Louis White (Côtes du Rhône) | Rhône-style White Blend | Tardieu-Laurent |
| 53383 | 53382 | Spain | Tough, earthy berry aromas provide a fierce outlook. The palate answers the call, showing syrupy richness amid piercing tannins. Flavors of baked black fruits yield to molasses on the short, stout finish. Tannic and solid, but very sweet. Could it use a bit more balance perhaps? | Gago | 88 | 34 | Northern Spain | Toro | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Telmo Rodríguez 2006 Gago (Toro) | Red Blend | Telmo Rodríguez |
| 53384 | 53383 | US | Brisk in acidity, this Riesling is absolutely dry, although it offers a sunburst of ripe apples, Meyer lemons and spices. There's a touch of that telltale diesel fuel for interest. With low (13.4%) alcohol, it's easy to drink. Fine now with halibut, trout, or with a simple but elegant grilled chicken. | | 87 | 18 | California | Anderson Valley | | | | Navarro 2008 Riesling (Anderson Valley) | Riesling | Navarro |
| 53385 | 53384 | France | Despite only 15% new oak, this wine comes across as toasty and caramelly, with delicate touches of pear, honey and wet stones. There's plenty of weight and length, so fans of oaked whites will find plenty to like. | Les Cèdres | 87 | 52 | Rhône Valley | Châteauneuf-du-Pape | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Paul Jaboulet Aîné 2007 Les Cèdres White (Châteauneuf-du-Pape) | Rhône-style White Blend | Paul Jaboulet Aîné |
| 53386 | 53385 | Israel | Dark garnet in color with an intense nose loaded with blackberries, cassis and sweet tobacco. The palate offers more black fruit skin notes along with coffee granules and cocoa powder, with mocha dominating the lingering finish. | Single Vineyard Kosher | 87 | 35 | Judean Hills | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Psagot 2007 Single Vineyard Kosher Cabernet Sauvignon (Judean Hills) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Psagot |
| 53387 | 53386 | Italy | This is a very pleasant Dolcetto with measured aromas of blueberry, raspberry, cherry cola, plum and fresh prune. It tastes soft and slightly sweet in the mouth with fresh acidity that would work well with cheese or cream based dishes. | Murrae | 87 | | Piedmont | Dolcetto d'Alba | | | | Rocche Castamagna 2007 Murrae (Dolcetto d'Alba) | Dolcetto | Rocche Castamagna |
| 53388 | 53387 | US | Not showing well now due to tough, gritty tannins and unintegrated fruit and oak flavors that taste jammy sweet in raspberries, cherries and mocha, like a little fruit pastry. All the parts seem to be there to age. Try towards 2011. | Estate | 87 | 34 | California | Santa Ynez Valley | Central Coast | | | Stolpman 2007 Estate Syrah (Santa Ynez Valley) | Syrah | Stolpman |
| 53389 | 53388 | France | Lacks the precise focus and mineral lift of the '07, but still offers a satisfying mouthful of pear and pineapple fruit. Soft and a bit broad but tasty. | Vielles Vignes | 87 | 35 | Rhône Valley | Saint-Péray | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Tardieu-Laurent 2008 Vielles Vignes White (Saint-Péray) | Rhône-style White Blend | Tardieu-Laurent |
| 53390 | 53389 | Portugal | A big, sweet, fruity wine, with ripe tannins, mint and chocolate flavors from the wood aging. It is rounded, polished, full of black plums, spice and finishing with balanced acidity. Keep for 3–4 years. | Evel Reserva | 90 | 35 | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Real Companhia Velha 2008 Evel Reserva Red (Douro) | Portuguese Red | Real Companhia Velha |
| 53391 | 53390 | Italy | Le Sughere di Frassinello represents a blend of Sangiovese (50%), Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2009 shows a dark, inky color and alluring aromas of savory spice, mature fruit, plum, cherry and moist pipe tobacco. There's loads of heft and concentration in the mouth followed by a decadent, velvety finish. | Le Sughere di Frassinello | 90 | 35 | Tuscany | Maremma | | | | Rocca di Frassinello 2009 Le Sughere di Frassinello (Maremma) | Red Blend | Rocca di Frassinello |
| 53392 | 53391 | Italy | Here's an elegant and rich 50-50 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from a boutique Bolgheri producer (with a small case production) that delivers mature fruit, spice, hazelnut and chocolate. It shows sun-ripened aromas that would pair well with grilled lamb chops. | Caccia al Palazzo | 90 | | Tuscany | Bolgheri | | | | Tenute di Vaira 2009 Caccia al Palazzo (Bolgheri) | Red Blend | Tenute di Vaira |
| 53393 | 53392 | Italy | Croce Riserva shows elegant, fine lines that do a great job of showcasing the Sangiovese variety. Forest berry, blue flowers and white almond make up the bouquet and the wine is fresh and silky on the close. | Croce Riserva | 90 | 30 | Tuscany | Chianti Classico | | | | Terrabianca 2007 Croce Riserva (Chianti Classico) | Sangiovese | Terrabianca |
| 53394 | 53393 | Portugal | Produced from old vines on schist soils, this is an intensely structured wine. While it has power, it is the texture and the firm fruit that give it character. Black fruits combine with dark tannins to create a dry, solid aftertaste. | Montes Claros Garrafeira | 90 | | Alentejo | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Adega Cooperativa de Borba 2007 Montes Claros Garrafeira Red (Alentejo) | Portuguese Red | Adega Cooperativa de Borba |
| 53395 | 53394 | Italy | Made with mostly Sangiovese, Belnero says more about the territory of Montalcino than it does any one grape variety. It's a silky, elegant wine, with bright berry notes followed by cola, cassis and lightly toasted nut. Dark and finely textured. | BelnerO | 90 | 29 | Tuscany | Toscana | | | | Castello Banfi 2008 BelnerO Red (Toscana) | Red Blend | Castello Banfi |
| 53396 | 53395 | Italy | This beautiful wine is polished and bright, with fresh berry notes backed by white almond, leather, moist tobacco and crème de cassis. It's medium bodied, which makes this ruby red wine particularly well-suited to pair with your favorite meat dishes. | Riserva | 90 | 25 | Tuscany | Chianti Classico | | | | Castello di Gabbiano 2008 Riserva (Chianti Classico) | Sangiovese | Castello di Gabbiano |
| 53397 | 53396 | France | Very structured wine that shows its wood aging as well as textured black plum fruits. It has spice, toast and a smoky character. Underneath are blackberry fruits and a strong layer of acidity. Age for 3–4 years. | Cru Réserve | 90 | 24 | Bordeaux | Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Bertinerie 2008 Cru Réserve (Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Bertinerie |
| 53398 | 53397 | France | Although this blend of 75% Syrah, 15% Mourvèdre and 10% Grenache spends 18 months in French oak, the outcome is surprisingly balanced and elegant, with gorgeous mineral notes to the bouquet alongside earthy spice, garrigue and ripe red berries. Everything transitions seamlessly to the smooth mouth, with a silky structure that provides a bit of grip to the close. Drink now through 2014. | Belvèze | 90 | 30 | Languedoc-Roussillon | Minervois | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Château Cabezac 2007 Belvèze Red (Minervois) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Château Cabezac |
| 53399 | 53398 | France | Dark colored wine, its fruit structured with building blocks of dense tannins, acidity and a plum skin texture. The wine has a fine balance, rich but also restrained and elegant. For aging over 3–4 years. | | 90 | 42 | Bordeaux | Moulis-en-Médoc | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Haut-Bellevue 2009 Moulis-en-Médoc | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Haut-Bellevue |
| 53400 | 53399 | France | Ripe, fruity, full flavored wine. It shows its wood aging in the toasty character that lies over the herbaceous fruit. Rounded, smooth with a burst of citrus. Drink next year, but also age. | | 90 | 24 | Bordeaux | Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Haut Bertinerie 2010 Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux | Sauvignon Blanc | Château Haut Bertinerie |