| 5431 | 5430 | US | Nicely textured strawberry fruit is featured here. It drinks almost like an especially rich rosé, fresh and simple, in a good way. There's a dash of bitter green in the finishing tannins. | | 88 | 26 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Willful 2014 Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Noir | Willful |
| 5432 | 5431 | Portugal | This is an attractive wine, dominated by the typical Baga grape from Bairrada. Its tannins are tamed and rounded out producing rich black fruits and fine balanced acidity. The wine is ready to drink, although it will be even better from 2017. | Azul Portugal | 88 | 12 | Bairrada | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Wines & Winemakers 2012 Azul Portugal Red (Bairrada) | Portuguese Red | Wines & Winemakers |
| 5433 | 5432 | US | Wonderful blackberry and ripe grape flavors fill up this big but smooth new wine under country-music star Zac Brown's label. It has a very dark color, jammy aromas, rather sweet flavors and a velvety texture with enough tannin to keep it appetizing. | Uncaged | 88 | 20 | California | North Coast | North Coast | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Z. Alexander Brown 2013 Uncaged Red (North Coast) | Red Blend | Z. Alexander Brown |
| 5434 | 5433 | US | The historic winery's most widely accessible bottling, this is a solid everyday sipper, showing concentrated olallieberry, black plum, violet and teriyaki aromas. The palate discloses blackberry and mint, with touches of pepper and lavender. | | 88 | 25 | California | Santa Ynez Valley | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Zaca Mesa 2012 Syrah (Santa Ynez Valley) | Syrah | Zaca Mesa |
| 5435 | 5434 | Argentina | Reedy aromas of olive, leather and oak are less than fruity and lush. This has a hard, edgy, abrasive mouthfeel along with pinched, salty flavors of plum and berry fruits. Earthy berry flavors and drying tannins are in charge on the finish. | The Angel Oak | 88 | 30 | Mendoza Province | Valle de Uco | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | SignoSeis 2013 The Angel Oak Malbec (Valle de Uco) | Malbec | SignoSeis |
| 5436 | 5435 | US | A joint offering from winemakers Mitch Cosentino and Paul Scotto, this is a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot and 12% Cabernet Sauvignon, all grown in the Oak Knoll District. Softly textured, it's a nicely put-together commingling of black pepper, clove and blackberry. | | 88 | 50 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | 50 Harvests 2013 Meritage (Napa Valley) | Meritage | 50 Harvests |
| 5437 | 5436 | Argentina | Smoke, rubber and spice aromas mix with ripe berry scents to form a solid and impressive bouquet. It's thick and saturated but balanced, with harmonious, easy to like flavors of blackberry and cassis. Long and solid on the finish; captures the essence of value-priced Malbec. | Oak Cask | 88 | 10 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Trapiche 2010 Oak Cask Malbec (Mendoza) | Malbec | Trapiche |
| 5438 | 5437 | Chile | This wine consistently scores in the upper 80s. This vintage is dealing hard spice and herbal aromas along with tight-grained oak scents. Fresh but tannic, with bite and juicy, racy flavors of berry matched by woodspice. Fades away with hickory and BBQ flavors. | Grey [Glacier] Single Block | 88 | 20 | Maipo Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Ventisquero 2009 Grey [Glacier] Single Block Carmenère (Maipo Valley) | Carmenère | Ventisquero |
| 5439 | 5438 | US | Defines a certain California style in the intensely ripe, jammy raspberry and cherry fruit flavors, whose sweetness is accented by caramelized oak. Delicious, and the acidity and tannins are just fine, but it's a little obvious, and wants greater subtlety. | Redwood's Edge | 88 | 52 | California | Anderson Valley | | | | Black Kite 2009 Redwood's Edge Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley) | Pinot Noir | Black Kite |
| 5440 | 5439 | Argentina | Concentrated and jammy smelling, with a note of iodine to go with racy black fruit aromas. Dense as night in the mouth, with gamey, roasted berry flavors. Turns minty on the finish, with a hint of herbal green. Fruity and nice but lacks that final gear. | A Lisa | 88 | 26 | Other | Patagonia | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bodega Noemía de Patagonia 2010 A Lisa Malbec (Patagonia) | Malbec | Bodega Noemía de Patagonia |
| 5441 | 5440 | France | Peach and lemon combine in this superripe Chablis. Reflecting the warm vintage, the wine is soft, laced with lime juice acidity and hinting at vanilla and thyme. Round and warm, it is not typical Chablis, much more akin to a Meursault. | Premier Cru Réserve | 88 | 42 | Burgundy | Chablis | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Labouré-Roi 2009 Premier Cru Réserve (Chablis) | Chardonnay | Labouré-Roi |
| 5442 | 5441 | Italy | This exciting Brut Prosecco shows a very floral and fruity bouquet followed by a crisp, drying mouthfeel. The high quality of the aromas is what sets this wine apart from the competition. | Fagher Brut | 88 | | Veneto | Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore | | | | Le Colture NV Fagher Brut (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore) | Glera | Le Colture |
| 5443 | 5442 | US | Macari's supple, vanilla-scented Cab Franc is upfront and approachable in its sour cherry fruitfulness, yet boasts some complexity with layers of ripe, brambly wood, dust and dark floral notes. Finishes clean with lively acidity and a coating of grippy, yet fine-grained tannins. | | 88 | 35 | New York | North Fork of Long Island | Long Island | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Macari 2008 Cabernet Franc (North Fork of Long Island) | Cabernet Franc | Macari |
| 5444 | 5443 | US | Pungently perfumed, all lemon, mandarin orange and spice, this Gewürztraminer is moderately textured and aromatically pretty, an interesting companion to spicy food but also the myriad of flavors found around a holiday meal. | | 88 | 16 | California | Potter Valley | | Virginie Boone | @vboone | McFadden 2009 Gewürztraminer (Potter Valley) | Gewürztraminer | McFadden |
| 5445 | 5444 | US | A welcome return to form for Morgan's Sauvignon Blanc, after a few disappointing vintages. This 2010 is dry and crisp in acidity, with ripe gooseberry and Meyer lemon fruit flavors. A touch of French oak adds welcome richness. | | 88 | 16 | California | Monterey | Central Coast | | | Morgan 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Monterey) | Sauvignon Blanc | Morgan |
| 5446 | 5445 | France | An herbal, perfumed wine, showing concentrated tannins and firm black fruit flavors. The wine has a dense structure, filled with acidity as well as final richness. Age for 2–3 years. | Le Pont | 88 | 22 | Provence | Bandol | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Ravoire et Fils 2009 Le Pont Red (Bandol) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Ravoire et Fils |
| 5447 | 5446 | Italy | This pretty Brut Rosé sparkler opens with a pretty pink color and aromas of stone fruit, white almond and chestnut honey. Thanks to the wine's foamy perlage, the bubbly tastes thick and smooth on the close. | Rosè Brut | 88 | 40 | Lombardy | Franciacorta | | | | Ricci Curbastro NV Rosè Brut Sparkling (Franciacorta) | Sparkling Blend | Ricci Curbastro |
| 5448 | 5447 | US | A juicy, jammy blend of 50% Sangiovese, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Montepulciano and 8% Zinfandel sourced primarily from Contra Costa County that's packed with blue and blackberry fruit, tobacco and plum. Clean and bright with a chewy texture. | Super Alamedan | 88 | 20 | California | California | California Other | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Rock Wall 2010 Super Alamedan Red (California) | Red Blend | Rock Wall |
| 5449 | 5448 | Italy | A touch of dried apple skin and cinnamon stick open the nose of this hearty, red dessert wine. It presents tight tannins, with a sweet, chewy chocolate aftertaste. | La Roggia | 88 | 60 | Veneto | Recioto della Valpolicella Classico | | | | Speri 2007 La Roggia (Recioto della Valpolicella Classico) | Red Blend | Speri |
| 5450 | 5449 | Italy | You'd be hard pressed to think of another Italian sparkling wine made from Ribolla Gialla grapes, a native variety of northeast Italy. This rare expression offers aromas of yellow flower and stone fruit followed by a smooth, fresh mouthfeel. | Brut | 88 | 50 | Northeastern Italy | Friuli | | | | Eugenio Collavini 2007 Brut Ribolla Gialla (Friuli) | Ribolla Gialla | Eugenio Collavini |
| 5451 | 5450 | Portugal | Full, rich and fruity wine, enticingly aromatic, with strawberry fruits and an easy, just tannic edge. The wine is soft, ripe, the fruits finely balanced with acidity. | Bin 27 Finest Reserve | 88 | | Port | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Fonseca NV Bin 27 Finest Reserve (Port) | Port | Fonseca |
| 5452 | 5451 | US | Very ripe and spicy, with a sprinkle of dusty Christmas spices tanging up the wild cherry, raspberry, licorice and Dr. Pepper cola flavors. Zin doesn't get much richer, but this one could be a little firmer in structure. Drink now. | Bradford Mountain Vineyards | 88 | 45 | California | Dry Creek Valley | Sonoma | | | Gary Farrell 2009 Bradford Mountain Vineyards Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley) | Zinfandel | Gary Farrell |
| 5453 | 5452 | US | This blush wine is a blend of Cabernet Franc and Merlot. As you'd expect, it's a big wine for a rosé, a little heavy, but there's a nice cut of acidity that helps. Is it dry? Sort of, with a jammy finish of black raspberries. Try this easy-drinking wine with grilled tuna or a hamburger. | | 88 | 24 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Virage 2010 Rosé (Napa Valley) | Rosé | Virage |
| 5454 | 5453 | Portugal | An attractively ripe wine, although with its fair share of tannins and stalky fruit. It has a good richness as well as aromatic spice and violets. The final balance is ripe and structured. | Reserve Ruby | 88 | | Port | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Vista Alegre NV Reserve Ruby (Port) | Port | Vista Alegre |
| 5455 | 5454 | Portugal | A dry wine, firmly tannic, although also with acidity and black currant fruit. Spices and licorice add interest, while the tannins finish this attractive wine. | Six Grapes Reserve | 88 | 58 | Port | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | W. & J. Graham's NV Six Grapes Reserve (Port) | Port | W. & J. Graham's |
| 5456 | 5455 | Italy | “Three winds” is a new product from a top Prosecco producer. Packaged in an elegant and understated bottle, this Italian sparkler is ideal for light lunches or outdoor appetizers. The interesting aromas include dried flowers, citrus and a very subtle touch of spicy clove. | Tre Venti Brut Millesimato | 88 | 26 | Veneto | Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore | | | | Zardetto 2010 Tre Venti Brut Millesimato (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore) | Glera | Zardetto |
| 5457 | 5456 | Italy | This vintage-dated sparkling wine opens with tight citrus aromas of lime and grapefruit backed by dried flower and stone fruit. There's loads of easy, fresh crispness on the finish. | Brut Cuvèe 4 Millesimato | 88 | 29 | Lombardy | Franciacorta | | | | Bersi Serlini 2005 Brut Cuvèe 4 Millesimato Chardonnay (Franciacorta) | Chardonnay | Bersi Serlini |
| 5458 | 5457 | Italy | There's a caramel candy or custard-like quality to this wine that is backed by pear, apricot and mature fruit. It's a complex, layered sparkler with creamy vanilla mousse and golden saturation. | Villa Crespia Iacono Riserva Dosaggio Zero | 88 | 65 | Lombardy | Franciacorta | | | | Fratelli Muratori 2002 Villa Crespia Iacono Riserva Dosaggio Zero Chardonnay (Franciacorta) | Chardonnay | Fratelli Muratori |
| 5459 | 5458 | Italy | Dry, tight and long-lasting, this crystalline metodo classico sparkling wine delivers a crisp, firm mouthfeel accented by white pepper and tonic effervescence. Drink this wine on its own or with slices of sweet ham from Italy or Spain. | Extra Brut | 88 | 30 | Lombardy | Franciacorta | | | | Lantieri de Paratico NV Extra Brut Sparkling (Franciacorta) | Sparkling Blend | Lantieri de Paratico |
| 5460 | 5459 | US | This Virginia Cab Franc starts soft and ripe with loads of juicy black currant and berry flavors flecked with sweet, warm baking spices and cedar notes. A zesty kick of acidity on the midpalate and a flash of fresh, green herbs on the finish add elegance and balance. | | 88 | 29 | Virginia | Virginia | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Annefield Vineyards 2009 Cabernet Franc (Virginia) | Cabernet Franc | Annefield Vineyards |