| 61471 | 61470 | US | Faded yellowish pink in color, this bottling by vintner Richard Sanford and winemaker Nick de Luca shows baking soda, squeezed lemon, sour raspberry and a touch of maraschino cherry on the nose. The palate offers lighter strokes of nectarine and chalky clay notes. | El Jabali Vineyard Brut Rosé | 90 | 65 | California | Sta. Rita Hills | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Alma Rosa 2013 El Jabali Vineyard Brut Rosé Sparkling (Sta. Rita Hills) | Sparkling Blend | Alma Rosa |
| 61472 | 61471 | US | Salty caramel rises to the fore of this lovely, medium-built wine, which begins thickly concentrated in Gravenstein apple and vanilla before finding its rhythm in more nuanced, elegant undertones. Lemon and lime lead the way to a hint of guava before finishing fresh and focused. | | 90 | 25 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Amici 2014 Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast) | Chardonnay | Amici |
| 61473 | 61472 | Spain | Aromas of raw oak, cinnamon, bacon and clove outmuscle fruit on this rough, tannic, scraping 2013. Flavors of toast, chocolate and baking spices push blackberry and black-plum fruit towards an oaky, abrasive finish with rocky tannins and accents of chocolate and cinnamon. Holding this for another couple of years may or may not soften this fierce but tasty RDD. | Crianza | 90 | 40 | Northern Spain | Ribera del Duero | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Arzuaga 2013 Crianza (Ribera del Duero) | Tempranillo | Arzuaga |
| 61474 | 61473 | US | This is a delightfully crisp, elegant and lip-smacking wine, that's subtle and easy to love. Lemon peel, apple skin and pear play together well, never becoming distracting, but instead integrating well with one another and the light hint of oak. Food friendly, it's also a great deal. | | 90 | 16 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Benziger 2013 Chardonnay (Sonoma County) | Chardonnay | Benziger |
| 61475 | 61474 | Morocco | Dark cherry in the glass, this wine offers aromas of raspberry, chocolate and tobacco. Smooth tannins create a framework for flavors of black cherry, white chocolate, violet and anise. It is soft in the mouth, and an almost warm feeling peels away at the last moment to reveal a burst of cranberry and spice on the finish. | Excelcio | 90 | 40 | Guerrouane | | | Mike DeSimone | @worldwineguys | Bernard Magrez 2014 Excelcio Syrah-Grenache (Guerrouane) | Syrah-Grenache | Bernard Magrez |
| 61476 | 61475 | US | This full-bodied wine combines deep, ripe fruit flavors, light spicy accents and a very firm mouthfeel that begs for a bite of a grilled rosemary lamb chop. The wine pushes the stereotype of wimpy Merlot out of the way and does it with fruit concentration rather than obvious oak. Drink through 2020. | Made with Organically Grown Grapes | 90 | 22 | California | Sierra Foothills | Sierra Foothills | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Chacewater 2013 Made with Organically Grown Grapes Merlot (Sierra Foothills) | Merlot | Chacewater |
| 61477 | 61476 | US | While relatively full-bodied and tannic, this wine also has friendly, fresh berry and cherry flavors that are held in place by very firm acidity and tannins. It feels and tastes generous but also strong and taut, so it should improve with a little time. Best to drink now through 2020. | Made with Organically Grown Grapes | 90 | 22 | California | Sierra Foothills | Sierra Foothills | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Chacewater 2013 Made with Organically Grown Grapes Syrah (Sierra Foothills) | Syrah | Chacewater |
| 61478 | 61477 | France | Damaged by hail in 2013, the vineyards yielded low quantities. The grapes harvested produced a wine with crisp red fruits and bright berry acidity. The fresh, tight aftertaste suggests the wine will age. Drink from 2019. | Dominode Premier Cru | 90 | 68 | Burgundy | Savigny-lès-Beaune | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Chanson Père et Fils 2013 Dominode Premier Cru (Savigny-lès-Beaune) | Pinot Noir | Chanson Père et Fils |
| 61479 | 61478 | US | A sublime twist of citrus lies at the heart of this light yet complex white, which is refreshing and layered with a subtle bite of underlying oak. From a dry-farmed vineyard maintained by the same family for 30 years, this whole-cluster pressed wine was given time in a majority of stainless steel and neutral French oak. It shines in moderate acidity and tropical flair. | Rte Blanc | 90 | 28 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Clif Family 2015 Rte Blanc Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Clif Family |
| 61480 | 61479 | US | This Merlot-Zinfandel blend is very dry, full-bodied and rustic, with blackberry, currant, herb and cedar flavors that have bitter tobacco notes on the finish. Good with everyday fare. | Winemaker's Select Old Sonoma | 85 | 14 | California | Sonoma Valley | Sonoma | | | Mission Hardware 2007 Winemaker's Select Old Sonoma Red (Sonoma Valley) | Red Blend | Mission Hardware |
| 61481 | 61480 | US | Forward and flavorful, this brings together five different grapes from eight different vineyards, though it is mostly (70%) Wahluke Slope Cabernet Sauvignon. I found a hint of funk, cooked raisin, and lots of baking spices. Penetrating, unusual flavors, but overall not quite together. | | 85 | 14 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Powers 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Powers |
| 61482 | 61481 | US | An unusual example of the more reserved style of Gewürtztraminer with subtle scents of ginger and spice up front, followed by understated flavors of rose and potpourri. The crisp finish is quite dry and winds up with a peach accent. Drink up before 2011. | | 85 | 15 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | | | Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards 2008 Gewürztraminer (Finger Lakes) | Gewürztraminer | Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards |
| 61483 | 61482 | Italy | Pinot Grigio Posto Bello (“pretty place”) has a high mineral content that recalls crushed stone and slate. Beyond those drying tones are fruity notes of citrus, pear, peach and a distinctive herbal component. The wine ends with sweet fruit flavors. | | 85 | 17 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | | | Posto Bello 2007 Pinot Grigio (Alto Adige) | Pinot Grigio | Posto Bello |
| 61484 | 61483 | US | This Rhône white blend is fruity, slightly sweet and simple. It has jammy flavors of pineapples, lemons, limes, honeysuckle and vanilla, offset by crisp acidity. | The Maverick Alder Springs Vineyard | 85 | 42 | California | Mendocino | | | | Sunbox Eleven 2008 The Maverick Alder Springs Vineyard White (Mendocino) | Rhône-style White Blend | Sunbox Eleven |
| 61485 | 61484 | US | Very ripe and forward in baked fruit or pie-filling flavors of cherries and raspberries, spiced with cinnamon, anise and nutmeg. The wine is a bit simple and is ready to drink now. | Reserve | 85 | 48 | California | Santa Ynez Valley | Central Coast | | | Sunstone 2006 Reserve Syrah (Santa Ynez Valley) | Syrah | Sunstone |
| 61486 | 61485 | Italy | Here's an easygoing Pinot Grigio with attractive tones of lemon zest, white flower and crushed stone. The wine is lean and mild in the mouth with enough zest and natural acidity to pair with fried sardines. | | 85 | 18 | Northeastern Italy | Friuli Aquileia | | | | Tenuta Cà Bolani 2008 Pinot Grigio (Friuli Aquileia) | Pinot Grigio | Tenuta Cà Bolani |
| 61487 | 61486 | Italy | Tommasi's easy-going Romeo is a well-priced Italian red with fresh aromas of wild berries, blue flowers and slight shadings of sweet spice. Complete with a screw-cap closure, the wine would work well at picnics and informal lunches. | Romeo | 85 | 10 | Northeastern Italy | Delle Venezie | | | | Tommasi 2008 Romeo Red (Delle Venezie) | Red Blend | Tommasi |
| 61488 | 61487 | Italy | Tommasi presents a light and informal Pinot Grigio that would wash down beautifully with salad, grilled vegetables, fish or chicken. Fragrances here include ripe peach and honey and the wine offers a playful touch of sweetness in the mouth. | Vigneto Le Rosse | 85 | 15 | Northeastern Italy | Delle Venezie | | | | Tommasi 2008 Vigneto Le Rosse Pinot Grigio (Delle Venezie) | Pinot Grigio | Tommasi |
| 61489 | 61488 | Italy | Here's a fresh and floral wine with an easy disposition and vibrant aromas of citrus and spring flowers. The body is light and lean—as informal Pinot Grigio should be—and the wine ends with a zesty blast of acidity. We like this vintage much more than 2006. | | 85 | 12 | Northeastern Italy | Delle Venezie | | | | Bivio 2007 Pinot Grigio (Delle Venezie) | Pinot Grigio | Bivio |
| 61490 | 61489 | US | Opens with straightforward aromas of strawberry and cotton candy, giving way to peach and apple on the (slightly watery) palate. The unobtrusive acidity and off-dry style of this wine make it a good partner for sweeter dishes, like calamari in a candied citrus sauce. Drink now. | Semi-Dry | 85 | 10 | New York | New York | New York Other | | | Brotherhood 2008 Semi-Dry Riesling (New York) | Riesling | Brotherhood |
| 61491 | 61490 | US | As with the Indian Wells Cabernet, winemaker Bob Bertheau is using a considerable amount of Syrah (19%) to beef up the flavors. The Merlot here seems a bit light, it fades out in midpalate. There is a chalkiness to the finish, and the tannins are just a little green. | Indian Wells | 85 | 18 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Chateau Ste. Michelle 2007 Indian Wells Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Merlot | Chateau Ste. Michelle |
| 61492 | 61491 | Chile | A full, generic berry fruit opening is not such a bad thing for value-priced Chilean Merlot. Fresh and fruity in the mouth, with no hard edge or bite. A mild herbal layer settles in on the finish. Tight and solid overall. | | 85 | 10 | Central Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Cono Sur 2008 Merlot (Central Valley) | Merlot | Cono Sur |
| 61493 | 61492 | US | Exhibits a pretty, almost opaque ruby color. Underneath heavy notes of vanilla and mocha from new oak, there's some nice cherry fruit as well as some char and barnyard flavors. Lacks depth but finishes on a pleasant boysenberry note. Drink now. | | 85 | 16 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | | | Goose Watch 2007 Lemberger (Finger Lakes) | Lemberger | Goose Watch |
| 61494 | 61493 | US | Intriguing due to its aromatic complexity, this wine offers up caramel, honey, citrus and brown sugar notes that slide into a crisp palate that has sweet flavors but little residual sugar. Medium, pear-accented finish. Drink now. | | 85 | 17 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | | | Keuka Spring 2008 Gewürztraminer (Finger Lakes) | Gewürztraminer | Keuka Spring |
| 61495 | 61494 | Argentina | Dry and smoky on one hand, but also somewhat damp and soupy on the nose. This is a medium-to-full PN with a dark color and a mix of sweet and dry flavors as well as chunky oak and chocolate on the back palate. Creamy, sweet and showing a lot of barrel influence. | Reserva | 85 | 21 | Mendoza Province | Maipú | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Luigi Bosca 2008 Reserva Pinot Noir (Maipú) | Pinot Noir | Luigi Bosca |
| 61496 | 61495 | France | Though not terribly complex or exciting, this is a well-made Minervois with soft red fruit and kirsch aromas backed by hints of spice and light floral characters. Approachable tannins and light acidity followed by a short, clean finish make this an easy-to-drink and enjoyable selection. | | 85 | 12 | Languedoc-Roussillon | Minervois | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Domaine Montaude 2007 Red (Minervois) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Domaine Montaude |
| 61497 | 61496 | US | Opens with horsey notes typical of Lemberger, followed by tones of cherry pie and preserved lemons. Crisp, almost tart on the tongue with a short-to-medium finish of singed cherries. Drink up. | | 85 | 19 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | | | Keuka Spring 2007 Lemberger (Finger Lakes) | Lemberger | Keuka Spring |
| 61498 | 61497 | Italy | There are some ripe notes here that recall candied fruit and raisin, but the wine also offers cheerful notes of cherry and wild spice. The mouthfeel is soft and supple but you definitely taste that ripe fruit at the end. | | 85 | 15 | Northeastern Italy | Garda | | | | Monte del Frá 2006 Corvina (Garda) | Corvina | Monte del Frá |
| 61499 | 61498 | US | Subtle, with low earthy tones set against a backdrop of black cherry and plum. The palate is crisp and intense, with a soft dusting of tannins. There are nice cherry and raspberry flavors on the finish but they fade a bit too quickly. Drink now. | | 85 | 15 | New York | New York | New York Other | | | Brotherhood 2006 Merlot (New York) | Merlot | Brotherhood |
| 61500 | 61499 | US | Very dry and tannic now, although soft, with ripe flavors of blackberries and black currants that verge on overripe ones of prunes and raisins. This blend of Merlot, Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon does not seem likely to improve. | La Conviviance | 85 | 90 | California | Monterey County | Central Coast | | | Château Julien 2006 La Conviviance Red (Monterey County) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Julien |