| 5371 | 5370 | Italy | Fragrant yellow flower and mature orchard fruit aromas lead the nose along with a whiff of aromatic herb. Made with organic grapes, the wine has a delineated palate that displays crisp yellow apple, juicy citrus zest, sage and a hint of ginger alongside mouthwatering acidity. Almond marks the close. | | 89 | 17 | Tuscany | Vernaccia di San Gimignano | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Cappella Sant'Andrea 2013 Vernaccia di San Gimignano | Vernaccia | Cappella Sant'Andrea |
| 5372 | 5371 | Italy | This elegant, fragrant expression of Orvieto delivers heady aromas of tropical fruit, apricot and citrus. The linear palate doles out juicy peach, pineapple and lemon zest accented with a hint of aromatic herb. Vibrant acidity provides the framework. | San Giovanni | 89 | 25 | Central Italy | Orvieto Classico Superiore | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Castello della Sala 2014 San Giovanni (Orvieto Classico Superiore) | White Blend | Castello della Sala |
| 5373 | 5372 | Italy | Aromas of ripe berry, grilled herb, leather and game lead the nose. The palate offers spiced plum, dried black cherry, mint, espresso, toast and vanilla alongside round tannins. Drink through 2019. | Bellezza Gran Selezione | 89 | 38 | Tuscany | Chianti Classico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Castello di Gabbiano 2011 Bellezza Gran Selezione (Chianti Classico) | Sangiovese | Castello di Gabbiano |
| 5374 | 5373 | US | Though this wine was aged in just 26% new oak (French and American), the wood makes the first impression. Aromas of caramel, coffee and vanilla extract fare are followed by dark fruit and spices. Flavors are rich, hedonistic and sweet, supported by firm, somewhat rustic tannins. | Reserve | 89 | 30 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Castillo De Feliciana 2011 Reserve Tempranillo (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Tempranillo | Castillo De Feliciana |
| 5375 | 5374 | Italy | Forest floor, spiced blueberry, prune, resin and a mocha note lead the nose on this full-bodied red. The smooth palate offers dried black cherry, nutmeg, cinnamon and anise alongside fine-grained tannins. | | 89 | 25 | Tuscany | Morellino di Scansano | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Colle Spinello 2012 Morellino di Scansano | Red Blend | Colle Spinello |
| 5376 | 5375 | France | This structured wine brings together rich red fruits with an almost tannic character that gives it concentration and dryness. The wine has acidity, light touches of lemon and lime and a red currant aftertaste. | | 89 | 20 | Provence | Côtes de Provence | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Commanderie de Peyrassol 2014 Rosé (Côtes de Provence) | Rosé | Commanderie de Peyrassol |
| 5377 | 5376 | US | Rich in leather and oak, with swirls of ripe red raspberry and blackberry cobbler, this is a big-boy Zinfandel with hair on its chest, a taste of vanilla on the finish. | Old Vine | 85 | 16 | California | Lodi | Central Valley | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Seven Deadly Zins 2011 Old Vine Zinfandel (Lodi) | Zinfandel | Seven Deadly Zins |
| 5378 | 5377 | US | Ripe, opulent blackberry, cherry, butterscotch and vanilla bean flavors mark this soft wine. You can drink it now with everyday fare like beef tacos and cheeseburgers. | California Square | 85 | 23 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | | | Truett Hurst 2012 California Square Red (Paso Robles) | Red Blend | Truett Hurst |
| 5379 | 5378 | France | Totally herbaceous, this is a lemon and mown-grass scented wine. Crisp, light and with gooseberry flavors, it shows a direct, bright, tight aftertaste. Ready to drink. Screwcap. | Petit Bourgeois | 85 | 13 | Loire Valley | Vin de Pays du Val de Loire | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Henri Bourgeois 2012 Petit Bourgeois Sauvignon Blanc (Vin de Pays du Val de Loire) | Sauvignon Blanc | Henri Bourgeois |
| 5380 | 5379 | US | Blackberry and cherry jam and caramelized oak flavors characterize this simple Cabernet. The tannins add good, dry structure, but the wine still feels simple and candied. | Old Boys | 85 | 48 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Hooker 2011 Old Boys Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Hooker |
| 5381 | 5380 | Portugal | Light and bright, this is a totally approachable wine, crisp and lemon scented. With a lively texture, it dances out of the glass, a wine to drink now. | Rufo Branco | 85 | | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Lemos & Van Zeller 2012 Rufo Branco White (Douro) | Portuguese White | Lemos & Van Zeller |
| 5382 | 5381 | Germany | At less than $30, this entry-level beerenauslese is an exceptional value. Savory and sweet play hand-in-hand on the nose and palate, balancing notes of dried herb and with unctuously sweet orange and pear. Dusty saffron and herb tones are quite pronounced on the palate, but the finish is vibrant, with hints of lemon and tangerine zest. | Estate Bottled Beerenauslese | 85 | 27 | Rheinhessen | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Leonard Kreusch 2009 Estate Bottled Beerenauslese Riesling (Rheinhessen) | Riesling | Leonard Kreusch |
| 5383 | 5382 | US | With a soft, simple mouthfeel, this lightly-colored Pinot Noir isn't an ager. But it does provide pleasant drinking now, with raspberry and cherry pie, cola, cinnamon and brown- sugar flavors. | Wetzel Family Estate | 85 | 28 | California | Alexander Valley | Sonoma | | | Alexander Valley Vineyards 2012 Wetzel Family Estate Pinot Noir (Alexander Valley) | Pinot Noir | Alexander Valley Vineyards |
| 5384 | 5383 | US | There's a brown sugar, candied edge to the raspberries and cherries of this 100% Cabernet. Plenty of caramelized oak, too. The result is a soft wine that grows cloying after a while. | Alexander School Reserve | 85 | 45 | California | Alexander Valley | Sonoma | | | Alexander Valley Vineyards 2010 Alexander School Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Alexander Valley Vineyards |
| 5385 | 5384 | US | This simple Merlot has candied flavors of cherries and red licorice, sprinkled with savory spices. The tannins are soft, and an herbal note leads to a fruity finish. Drink up. | Estate | 85 | 20 | California | Alexander Valley | Sonoma | | | Alexander Valley Vineyards 2011 Estate Merlot (Alexander Valley) | Merlot | Alexander Valley Vineyards |
| 5386 | 5385 | Argentina | Creamy aromas of vanilla cookies and melon lead to a plump palate with just enough vital acidity to keep things fresh. Citrusy flavors lean toward clementines and grapefruit, while the finish is peachy but also pithy in flavor. | | 85 | 13 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Alma Andina 2013 Pinot Grigio (Mendoza) | Pinot Grigio | Alma Andina |
| 5387 | 5386 | US | The oak is so strong that this wine is dominated by buttered toast, butterscotch, caramel and vanilla flavors. The malolactic fermentation adds to the impression of softness and gives the wine a creamy finish. | | 85 | 45 | California | Carneros | Napa-Sonoma | | | Bello Family Vineyards 2011 Chardonnay (Carneros) | Chardonnay | Bello Family Vineyards |
| 5388 | 5387 | US | A mélange of Sangiovese, Primitivo, Barbera and Dolcetto, this wine offers a rustic personality harking back to the old country from whence all these varieties originally hailed. Big in structure and presence, the wine has more earthy, savory components than rich fruit and is sparse on the finish. | Quadriga | 85 | 24 | California | Mendocino | | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Brutocao 2010 Quadriga Red (Mendocino) | Red Blend | Brutocao |
| 5389 | 5388 | France | This is a style of Pinot Noir that needs to be drunk chilled. It brings out the smoky, stalky character of the wine that dominates the bitter cherry fruits. It's still young and needs another year to come together. | Tradition | 85 | 20 | Loire Valley | Menetou-Salon | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Chavet Fils 2012 Tradition (Menetou-Salon) | Pinot Noir | Chavet Fils |
| 5390 | 5389 | US | Effusive aromas of lychee, lemon drop and orange blossom mark the nose of this Malvasia. Medium in body, this has a bright, floral palate that would pair well with citrus-marinated grilled swordfish. | Site Archive Norte | 85 | 28 | Arizona | Cochise County | | | | Arizona Stronghold 2011 Site Archive Norte Malvasia (Cochise County) | Malvasia | Arizona Stronghold |
| 5391 | 5390 | US | Tight in texture and rich in vanilla bean, white sugar and lemon-curd flavors, this is a simple bubbly. For the price, it's fancy enough to toast weddings and other special occasions. | Brut | 85 | 13 | California | California | California Other | | | Domaine Laurier NV Brut Sparkling (California) | Sparkling Blend | Domaine Laurier |
| 5392 | 5391 | US | This is your basic Santa Barbara Pinot, dry in the finish and brisk in acidity, with a silky texture. The raspberry and cherry flavors have a green note of mint. Drink up. | Hitching Post Cork Dancer | 85 | 29 | California | Santa Barbara County | Central Coast | | | Hartley-Ostini 2011 Hitching Post Cork Dancer Pinot Noir (Santa Barbara County) | Pinot Noir | Hartley-Ostini |
| 5393 | 5392 | US | Scents of blackberries, char and smoky herbs lead onto the medium-bodied, streamlined palate, which bears fine, sinewy tannins that lend a crunchy edge. | | 85 | 23 | Virginia | Virginia | | | | CrossKeys 2011 Petit Verdot (Virginia) | Petit Verdot | CrossKeys |
| 5394 | 5393 | Spain | A bready, yeasty bouquet is less than exact. In the mouth, this hits with a mellow mousse and not much kick. Flavors of spent lees, white bread and modest white fruits finish yeasty and dull. | Brut | 85 | 13 | Catalonia | Cava | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Poema NV Brut Sparkling (Cava) | Sparkling Blend | Poema |
| 5395 | 5394 | Portugal | Almost black in color, this is a big, bold and rich ruby. Dark berry fruits are sustained by a sweet, jammy character. The tannins do give the wine structure, but the rich sweetness dominates. Drink now. | Reserva Ruby | 85 | 18 | Port | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta das Carvalhas NV Reserva Ruby (Port) | Port | Quinta das Carvalhas |
| 5396 | 5395 | Portugal | Although this is a soft wine without great definition, it conveys a pleasant, refreshing mix of melon and lime flavors. It's a young wine that is ready to drink. | | 85 | | Lisboa | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta de Sant'Ana 2012 Verdelho (Lisboa) | Verdelho | Quinta de Sant'Ana |
| 5397 | 5396 | Portugal | A caramel- and vanilla-flavored wine that has a light fruity character. There are wild strawberry flavors and a soft structure that just gives the wine some texture. Drink now. | | 85 | 20 | Alentejano | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Rovisco Garcia 2012 Rosé (Alentejano) | Rosé | Rovisco Garcia |
| 5398 | 5397 | US | Brown sugar and buttered toast flavors dominate this wine, but it's not cloying, because it has lots of acidity. The mango, tangerine and peach flavors testify to exceptional ripeness. | | 85 | 22 | California | Monterey | Central Coast | | | San Simeon 2012 Chardonnay (Monterey) | Chardonnay | San Simeon |
| 5399 | 5398 | US | Tropical in scent, this is an easygoing, medium-bodied wine that is laced with bright acids. Baked cod doused with lime would make a solid pairing. | | 85 | 20 | Virginia | Virginia | | | | Tarara 2012 Viognier (Virginia) | Viognier | Tarara |
| 5400 | 5399 | US | Some unripe flavors suggest green mint and asparagus. They limit the score, despite some good blackberry tea, currant and white-pepper flavors. Drink up. | Crow Ridge Vineyard Old Vine | 85 | 37 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | | | V. Sattui 2011 Crow Ridge Vineyard Old Vine Zinfandel (Russian River Valley) | Zinfandel | V. Sattui |