| 59460 | 59459 | Turkey | A ruby color in the glass, this wine offers a bouquet of raspberry and chocolate. It's soft on the palate, with mellow tannins that mingle with flavors of black cherry, pomegranate and mocha, leading to a smooth finish. | Reserve | 90 | 27 | Ankara | | | Mike DeSimone | @worldwineguys | Vinkara 2014 Reserve Kalecik Karasi (Ankara) | Kalecik Karasi | Vinkara |
| 59431 | 59430 | South Africa | Grassy herbal aromas offer a fresh, appealing start to this accessible Chenin/Sauvignon Blanc blend. On the palate, it's a mix of flinty and round fruit, and the finish is clean and lively. Simple, but good. | Chenin Blanc - Sauvignon Blanc | 85 | 10 | Stellenbosch | | | Susan Kostrzewa | @suskostrzewa | Bradgate 2007 Chenin Blanc - Sauvignon Blanc White (Stellenbosch) | White Blend | Bradgate |
| 59432 | 59431 | US | This particular bottling is a work in progress by veteran Brutocao. It's a step forward in their attempt to master Cabernet. The wine still has a rustic edge, with blackberry jam flavors wrapped into firm tannins, and a sweet finish. | Hopland Ranches | 85 | 22 | California | Mendocino | | | | Brutocao 2005 Hopland Ranches Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendocino) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Brutocao |
| 59433 | 59432 | France | Fruit from old vines go into this freshly fruity, black currant-flavored wine. There is some wood, but the tannins in this Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated wine come mainly from the fruit, leaving a wine which is light but with a dry core. | | 85 | 20 | Bordeaux | Graves | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Toumilon 2005 Graves | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Toumilon |
| 59434 | 59433 | Australia | Peach, pear and melon notes on the nose and in the mouth are tinged with some slightly herbal (fennel?) notes, turning tart and citrusy on the finish. It's a pleasant, medium-bodied quaff for the summer months. | Shadow's Run Unwooded | 85 | 17 | South Australia | McLaren Vale | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Fox Creek 2007 Shadow's Run Unwooded Chardonnay (McLaren Vale) | Chardonnay | Fox Creek |
| 59435 | 59434 | Spain | A little rubbery and wild on the nose, but the palate is sturdy if a bit tangy. Flavors of red fruits, while not that sweet, are cleansing and fresh, and for a leaner-bodied, more racy young wine, this fits the bill. And it definitely seems food-friendly. | | 85 | 13 | Northern Spain | Ribera del Duero | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Legón 2006 Ribera del Duero | Tempranillo | Legón |
| 59436 | 59435 | South Africa | Clean, balanced and simply refreshing, this Sauvignon Blanc from Sebeka fits perfectly within their line of good, affordable wines. Crisp, clean, but flavorful with tropical fruit, it makes for a dependable summertime classic on the patio. | | 85 | 10 | Western Cape | | | Susan Kostrzewa | @suskostrzewa | Sebeka 2007 Sauvignon Blanc (Western Cape) | Sauvignon Blanc | Sebeka |
| 59437 | 59436 | US | Very ripe and fruity, this is sort of a second wine from Malibu Estate, with good acidity that makes it crisp. It's an easy sipper with enough peach, pear, pineapple and spicy creamy flavors to satisfy Chard aficionados. | | 85 | 20 | California | Central Coast | Central Coast | | | Surfrider 2006 Chardonnay (Central Coast) | Chardonnay | Surfrider |
| 59438 | 59437 | US | Of Loring's dozen single-vineyard Pinots released this season, this is one of the softest, sweetest and simplest. It's pretty good, with polished cherry pie filling, cola, carob, licorice and spice flavors. But it could have a firmer structure. | Durell Vineyard | 85 | 50 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | | | Loring Wine Company 2006 Durell Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) | Pinot Noir | Loring Wine Company |
| 59439 | 59438 | South Africa | Lush tropical fruit and a zippy minerality give this wine both character and lift. Fresh, inviting, and not too complicated, this wine will make a fantastic summer sip at a very reasonable price. | | 85 | 10 | Coastal Region | | | Susan Kostrzewa | @suskostrzewa | MAN Vintners 2007 Sauvignon Blanc (Coastal Region) | Sauvignon Blanc | MAN Vintners |
| 59440 | 59439 | Spain | Year in and year out this is a consistent wine that's dry, traditional and confident but also rather reserved. The palate shows classic but quiet cherry, raspberry and tobacco flavors, while the finish is warm and offers a dash of molasses and balsamic vinegar. Drink now. | Crianza | 85 | 11 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Montecillo 2004 Crianza (Rioja) | Tempranillo | Montecillo |
| 59441 | 59440 | US | Honeyed and very rich, with opulent apricot, peach, pear, tropical fruit, vanilla cream and spice flavors. There's a crispness that's a welcome balance to the powerful fruit. | Cinq D'Blanc | 85 | | California | Central Coast | Central Coast | | | Hunt Cellars 2005 Cinq D'Blanc White (Central Coast) | White Blend | Hunt Cellars |
| 59442 | 59441 | US | Robust and fruity, almost rustic in its sandpapery texture, this Merlot, from inland Mendocino County, has berry, cherry and spice flavors, with a deep streak of earth. Bone dry, it's a well-balanced wine that will go well with a nice steak. | | 85 | 18 | California | Redwood Valley | | | | Lolonis 2005 Merlot (Redwood Valley) | Merlot | Lolonis |
| 59443 | 59442 | Australia | An effusively fruity, unoaked style of Chardonnay, with bold flavors of pear, apple and citrus and maybe even a touch of mango. Its charms are upfront for all to see, as it loses a bit of intensity and lacks length on the finish. | Dragon | 85 | 14 | Western Australia | Margaret River | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Xanadu 2006 Dragon Chardonnay (Margaret River) | Chardonnay | Xanadu |
| 59444 | 59443 | US | Made in the easy, crisp and affordable style that has made this variety so popular, this Pinot Grigio has fruity flavors of peaches, apricots, apples, pineapples, tangerines and vanilla, with a spicy, honeyed finish. | | 85 | 6 | California | California | California Other | | | Barefoot Cellars NV Pinot Grigio (California) | Pinot Grigio | Barefoot Cellars |
| 59445 | 59444 | France | This wine has certainly been wood aged, the easy fruit well balanced with the layers of wood tannin, which come through in the aftertaste. Ripe, ready to drink. | | 85 | 12 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château du Bois Chantant 2005 Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château du Bois Chantant |
| 59446 | 59445 | France | A lean, fresh style of Bordeaux, with red fruits balancing on dry tannins and a top layer of acidity. It is almost austere, but it's rescued by the freshness of the fruit and underlying structure. | | 85 | 12 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux Supérieur | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Trocard 2005 Bordeaux Supérieur | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Trocard |
| 59447 | 59446 | US | An easy Chard, with good varietal character and a nice, dry finish. Crisp acids and a rich coating of oak enhance the modest pineapple, peach and pear flavors. | | 85 | 15 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Beaulieu Vineyard 2006 Chardonnay (Napa Valley) | Chardonnay | Beaulieu Vineyard |
| 59448 | 59447 | US | This Cab already has nearly five years on it, but it still has tough, bitter tannins. That raises the question: will it age? Fruit-wise, it's rich in blackberries, cherries and currants, with an exotic cassis finish. The acidity is crisp and zesty. But those acids and tannins are likely to outlive the fruit. | | 85 | 48 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Broman 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Broman |
| 59449 | 59448 | France | A smooth, rich wine that wears its lightness and freshness with grace. There are plenty of crisp black currant and plum skin flavors, along with wood tannins that add spice and dryness. Not hugely rich, but attractively fresh. | Elevé en Fûts de Chêne | 85 | 22 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Fongrave 2005 Elevé en Fûts de Chêne (Bordeaux) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Fongrave |
| 59450 | 59449 | US | This blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Pinotage is complex yet restrained from start to finish. Aromas of red cherry, cranberry and grape fold into vanilla, smoke, fig presserves and a sanguine character. On the palate, these are met with a smooth tannic structure and a rooibos tea note. It is lush and silky in mouthfeel and boasts a long, harmonious finish. | Josie's Knoll Rotunda | 90 | 20 | Virginia | Monticello | | Carrie Dykes | | Lovingston 2015 Josie's Knoll Rotunda Red (Monticello) | Red Blend | Lovingston |
| 59451 | 59450 | US | Bright red-fruit tones of hibiscus and pomegranate meet with dried fennel on the complex nose of this bottling from the winery owned by pioneering vintner Louis Lucas and his friend, Judge Royce Lewellen. It's light bodied, but with a grippy texture, showing candied rose petal, thyme and roasted red-fruit flavors. | Estate Vineyards Goodchild High 9 Vineyard | 90 | 35 | California | Santa Maria Valley | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Lucas & Lewellen 2015 Estate Vineyards Goodchild High 9 Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley) | Pinot Noir | Lucas & Lewellen |
| 59452 | 59451 | Portugal | This superrich blend of Antão Vaz, Arinto and Roupeiro was tank fermented to keep the crispness and fruit of the blend. It is certainly rich but it has fine acidity as well—juicy and full of apple flavors. Drink the wine from 2018. | Monte do Carrapatelo Colheita Seleccionada | 90 | 18 | Alentejano | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Luis Duarte 2016 Monte do Carrapatelo Colheita Seleccionada White (Alentejano) | Portuguese White | Luis Duarte |
| 59453 | 59452 | US | This tradition-bucking blend of 40% Sauvignon Blanc, 20% Viognier, 20% Sémillon and 20% Roussanne from three different vineyards is very subtle and clean on the nose with aromas of yellow apple, crisp pear, ripe grapefruit skins and the lightest hint of honey. The crisp palate is very grippy in texture, with pear and light lemon spray flavors. It will likely age well, due to strong acidity. | Aurora | 90 | 20 | California | Santa Barbara County | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Luna Hart 2016 Aurora White (Santa Barbara County) | White Blend | Luna Hart |
| 59454 | 59453 | Australia | This is a herbaceous expression of Shiraz from the under appreciated Heathcote region of Victoria, and made by Emily Laughton, daughter of the well-regarded Jasper Hill family. Mint and green herbs mingle with potpourri, juicy fruit, and charred oak characters. Tannins are tightly wound at the moment, but the wine is well balanced and here for the long haul. Drink 2020–2032. | | 90 | 62 | Victoria | Heathcote | | | | Occam's Razor 2014 Shiraz (Heathcote) | Shiraz | Occam's Razor |
| 59455 | 59454 | US | Roasted plum, smoke and a hint of licorice emerge from this lightly styled blend of 38% Grenache, 37% Tempranillo and 25% Mourvèdre. It's bright and lightweight on the palate, with tart berry flavors, making for a brisker entry to this winery's typically rich portfolio. | Mad Crush | 90 | 48 | California | Templeton Gap District | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | ONX 2015 Mad Crush Red (Templeton Gap District) | Red Blend | ONX |
| 59456 | 59455 | Australia | A red cherry aroma is interwoven with violets and dried herbs. The supple palate of juicy fruit is balanced by silky tannins and a medium mouthfeel, followed by a herbal finish. | The Experiment Estate Single Vineyard | 90 | 36 | South Australia | McLaren Vale | | | | Penny's Hill 2015 The Experiment Estate Single Vineyard Grenache (McLaren Vale) | Grenache | Penny's Hill |
| 59457 | 59456 | Australia | Complexity and longevity are the name of the game here. This shows a restrained nose of melon, smoke, nuts and a little buttery oak. The palate is really where it's at, weaving those same flavors seamlessly together. With a chalky texture and a good lick of acidity, everything is in balance here, setting this wine up for plenty of years of life. Drink now–2025. | Finisterre | 90 | 30 | Western Australia | Margaret River | | | | Robert Oatley 2016 Finisterre Chardonnay (Margaret River) | Chardonnay | Robert Oatley |
| 59458 | 59457 | US | Black cherry, kola nut, licorice, clove and mulling spices show on the nose of this bottling from the high-elevation vineyard. The flavors are pure and easy, with tart cherry, thyme and peppery spice, all wrapped in an earthy overcoat. | Bailey's Branciforte Ridge | 90 | 32 | California | Santa Cruz Mountains | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard 2013 Bailey's Branciforte Ridge Pinot Noir (Santa Cruz Mountains) | Pinot Noir | Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard |
| 59459 | 59458 | US | Very crisp, refreshing and nicely dry, this light copper-colored wine surrounds a core of fresh raspberry flavors with light spicy nuances and a texture that turns vibrant bubbles into a creamy sensation on the finish. | Brut Rosé Excellence | 90 | 23 | California | Mendocino County | | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Scharffenberger NV Brut Rosé Excellence Sparkling (Mendocino County) | Sparkling Blend | Scharffenberger |