| 61790 | 61789 | Italy | The nose is a bit shy but eventually reveals underbrush, red berry and a toasted note. The straightforward palate is quite lean, offering raw sour cherry, a green note of powdered sage and a hint of ground pepper alongside raspy tannins that leave an astringent finish. | | 86 | 45 | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Il Grappolo 2012 Brunello di Montalcino | Sangiovese | Il Grappolo |
| 61791 | 61790 | South Africa | Muted aromas of tart gooseberry and lime peel dance in the bouquet, while pithy flavors of plum skin, currant and citrus rind unfold on the lightweight, slightly astringent palate. Pleasant hints of fresh herbs and saline make a fleeting impression on the close. | Circumstance | 86 | 20 | Stellenbosch | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Waterkloof 2015 Circumstance Sauvignon Blanc (Stellenbosch) | Sauvignon Blanc | Waterkloof |
| 61771 | 61770 | US | This is a ruggedly simple blush wine, with lots of acidity and some green tea and dried herb flavors. It's saved by a just-in-time flavor of black cherry candy. | Heritage | 84 | 18 | California | Santa Barbara County | Central Coast | | | Curtis 2011 Heritage Rosé (Santa Barbara County) | Rosé | Curtis |
| 61792 | 61791 | US | This mountain-grown wine is hugely tannic and oaky, hard to penetrate in its full-bodied ripeness. Smoky oak and currant flavors vie for attention against a backdrop of concentration and power. | Limited Release Cold Springs Vineyard | 86 | 125 | California | Howell Mountain | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Charles Krug 2013 Limited Release Cold Springs Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Howell Mountain) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Charles Krug |
| 61793 | 61792 | South Africa | This wine offers nice balance between the ripe-fruit tones of pear and green-apple and the green, stemmy herb and grass notes. There are subtle smoke and spice accents that unfold on the finish, following a plush mouthfeel that's enlivened by bright citrus tones. Drink now. | | 86 | 13 | Stellenbosch | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Fat Barrel 2015 Sauvignon Blanc (Stellenbosch) | Sauvignon Blanc | Fat Barrel |
| 61772 | 61771 | Portugal | This is a lightweight, fruity and softly tannic wine. The red berry flavor is bright and breezy, and the acidity is a dominant feature. Screwcap. | Brigando | 84 | 10 | Lisboa | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | DFJ Vinhos 2010 Brigando Red (Lisboa) | Portuguese Red | DFJ Vinhos |
| 61794 | 61793 | France | This fruit-driven white blend is powered by Roussanee, which showcases its hallmark pineapple fruit. Hints of honey and pear add a bit of nuance, but this easy-drinking, medium- to full-bodied wine remains pretty straightforward. | | 86 | 15 | Rhône Valley | Côtes du Rhône | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Château Saint-Nabor 2015 White (Côtes du Rhône) | Rhône-style White Blend | Château Saint-Nabor |
| 61773 | 61772 | Portugal | Fruity and off-dry, this has light touches of sweet strawberry and vanilla to go with the orange zest acidity. Screwcap. | Pink Elephant | 84 | 8 | Lisboa | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | DFJ Vinhos 2011 Pink Elephant Rosé (Lisboa) | Rosé | DFJ Vinhos |
| 61795 | 61794 | South Africa | Scents of green apple and plum lead the bouquet, with a strong lime-pith note that carries through to the palate. The texture is soft and somewhat flat on the midpalate, but ample acidity and a pleasant astringency help to lift the close. Drink now. | Classic Collection | 85 | 10 | Western Cape | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | KWV 2015 Classic Collection Chenin Blanc (Western Cape) | Chenin Blanc | KWV |
| 61774 | 61773 | US | This has ripe blackberry and oak flavors. It's dry, full bodied and tannic enough to cut through a rich, ketchup-strewn cheeseburger. | | 84 | 10 | California | California | California Other | | | Lost Angel 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (California) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Lost Angel |
| 61775 | 61774 | US | This seems sweet like a Port. It tastes like raspberry and cherry jam, with lots of heat from the alcohol. | 1000 Vines | 84 | 25 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | | | Minassian-Young 2010 1000 Vines Zinfandel (Paso Robles) | Zinfandel | Minassian-Young |
| 61776 | 61775 | US | There's an unripe, green edge to this Zinfandel that detracts from its appeal. Yet it has some good blackberry fruit, and it's nicely dry and tannic. Pair this with rich meats and cheeses to coax out the sweetness. | Mounts Vineyard | 84 | 35 | California | Dry Creek Valley | Sonoma | | | V. Sattui 2009 Mounts Vineyard Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley) | Zinfandel | V. Sattui |
| 61777 | 61776 | US | A simple Chardonnay, this seems sweet in pineapple and peach jam notes, with buttered toast and honey flavors from oak. Flashy, but one-dimensional. | | 84 | 22 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Hess Collection 2010 Chardonnay (Napa Valley) | Chardonnay | Hess Collection |
| 61796 | 61795 | France | Like the hyperexpensive Cuvée à Tempo, Pegau's 2015 Cuvée Reservée has a slightly bitter edge to the finish. Otherwise, it shows subtle pineapple, anise and white gumdrop notes and medium body. | Cuvée Réservée | 85 | 63 | Rhône Valley | Châteauneuf-du-Pape | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Domaine du Pegau 2015 Cuvée Réservée White (Châteauneuf-du-Pape) | Rhône-style White Blend | Domaine du Pegau |
| 61778 | 61777 | US | If you like tart, less-than-ripe Sauvignon Blanc, you'll enjoy this one. It's acidic, but relieved by lemon, lime and honey flavors. | | 84 | 16 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | | | White Oak 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Russian River Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | White Oak |
| 61797 | 61796 | South Africa | Bright aromas of tart apple, melon rind and fresh chrysanthemum dance in the bouquet, while the lively, lightweight palate offers notes of white peach and citrus pith. A subtle astringency graces the close. Drink now. | | 85 | 10 | Western Cape | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Essay 2015 Chenin Blanc (Western Cape) | Chenin Blanc | Essay |
| 61779 | 61778 | Portugal | Ripe and fruity, this bears a red berry flavor and a dry structure. It has weight, richness and a smooth finish. | Azul Portugal | 84 | | Setubal | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Wines & Winemakers 2011 Azul Portugal Rosé (Setubal) | Rosé | Wines & Winemakers |
| 61798 | 61797 | South Africa | This is a fresh and lively white, with some green bean and herbaceous notes to support the core of gooseberry and lime rind aromas and flavors. It's light and straightforward, but clean and so easy to enjoy. Drink now. | The Game Reserve | 85 | 16 | Robertson | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Graham Beck 2015 The Game Reserve Sauvignon Blanc (Robertson) | Sauvignon Blanc | Graham Beck |
| 61780 | 61779 | Portugal | Crisp and herbaceous, this is a green-fruited wine that's light on the palate, offering delightful refreshing acidity. This is very fruity and ready to drink. | Clemens Reserva | 84 | | Vinho Verde | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Wines & Winemakers 2011 Clemens Reserva White (Vinho Verde) | Portuguese White | Wines & Winemakers |
| 61781 | 61780 | Portugal | The light prickle adds to the natural freshness of this lemon-sherbet-flavored wine. Very crisp and light in the mouth, this dances on the palate with just a touch of sweetness. | Salsus | 84 | | Vinho Verde | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Wines & Winemakers 2011 Salsus White (Vinho Verde) | Portuguese White | Wines & Winemakers |
| 61782 | 61781 | Italy | This is a ripe Chardonnay with aromas of pineapple, Golden Delicious apple and honey. It's slightly thick and sticky on the close. | | 84 | 11 | Central Italy | Terre di Chieti | | | | Caldora Vini 2010 Chardonnay (Terre di Chieti) | Chardonnay | Caldora Vini |
| 61799 | 61798 | Spain | An aromatic opening of compost and vinegar might suggest casting this aside. But flavors of strawberry and chocolate, along with an admitted weedy note, amount to something decent. Finishing notes of brown sugar and berry syrup are chocolaty and ensure that this finishes better than it begins. | Colección Vivanco Dulce de Invierno Late Harvest | 85 | 50 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Vivanco 2011 Colección Vivanco Dulce de Invierno Late Harvest Red (Rioja) | Red Blend | Vivanco |
| 61783 | 61782 | Spain | Jumpy and nervy smelling, with tottering aromas of jammy berry and strawberry. It feels dilute at first, but more structure and body appear as the wine unfolds. The flavor of jammy raspberry is somewhat herbal, and the finish is light. | Roble | 84 | 23 | Northern Spain | Ribera del Duero | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Convento Oreja 2010 Roble (Ribera del Duero) | Tempranillo | Convento Oreja |
| 61784 | 61783 | US | This is a vigorous Zinfandel, fruity and soft, with berry, cola and spice flavors. Drink now with barbecue, burgers or beef burritos. | | 84 | 18 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Napa Cellars 2010 Zinfandel (Napa Valley) | Zinfandel | Napa Cellars |
| 61785 | 61784 | US | This 100% stainless-steel-aged Sauvignon Blanc has a crisp, herbal mouthfeel, with a melon-like brightness. Just a touch of green pepper and jalapeño muddle the finish. | Hybrid | 84 | 8 | California | Lodi | Central Valley | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Peltier 2011 Hybrid Sauvignon Blanc (Lodi) | Sauvignon Blanc | Peltier |
| 61786 | 61785 | US | Although this Cabernet bears a Napa Valley designation, it could be from anywhere. It's rich in tannins and has good blackberry and herb flavors that finish a little pruny. | Route 29 | 84 | 22 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | RouteStock 2009 Route 29 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | RouteStock |
| 61800 | 61799 | France | Produced in the west of Gascony, with a strong oceanic influence, this Chardonnay is cool, fruity and with bright acidity. It does have a creamy texture that fills out the fruitiness. It is an attractive, ripe wine that is ready to drink. | La Galope | 85 | 15 | Southwest France | Côtes de Gascogne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine de l'Herré 2015 La Galope Chardonnay (Côtes de Gascogne) | Chardonnay | Domaine de l'Herré |
| 61787 | 61786 | US | Extracted and oaky, this will appeal to those who enjoy the popular style. It's strong in buttered toast and butterscotch flavors, with a pineapple jam note. | | 84 | 18 | California | Monterey | Central Coast | | | San Simeon 2009 Chardonnay (Monterey) | Chardonnay | San Simeon |
| 61788 | 61787 | US | Modest orange and peach flavors are found in this oak-tinged wine. It offers the Chardonnay lover good pleasure. | Coastal Series | 84 | 18 | California | California | California Other | | | Arrow Creek 2011 Coastal Series Chardonnay (California) | Chardonnay | Arrow Creek |
| 61789 | 61788 | US | The nose of this blend of 58% Syrah, 17% Cabernet Franc, 9% Merlot, 8% Malbec and 8% Petite Sirah is a touch funky, with sour blackberry, charcoal and dried meat aromas. Charred blueberry, sour black plum and savory meat flavors show on the palate. | The Deep Six | 86 | 32 | California | South Coast | South Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Hawk Watch Winery 2013 The Deep Six Red (South Coast) | Red Blend | Hawk Watch Winery |