| 61946 | 61945 | Austria | Fleshy blueberries are met with soft vanilla notes on this full-fruited yet light-footed red. On the palate the bursting blueberry notes are even more appetizing and joined by pleasant pepper with just a hint of tobacco. There is something rather seductive about these fruit-driven reds that deliver more than simple fruit. Utterly delicious, very elegant and dangerously drinkable. | Heideboden | 92 | 28 | Burgenland | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Nittnaus Anita und Hans 2013 Heideboden Red (Burgenland) | Red Blend | Nittnaus Anita und Hans |
| 61947 | 61946 | US | Freshly brewed coffee, green herbs, graphite and dark fruit aromas leap up from this blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc. The flavors are sweet, with a soft, lush feel. | Suspense Conner-Lee Vineyard | 91 | 60 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | J. Bookwalter 2013 Suspense Conner-Lee Vineyard Red (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | J. Bookwalter |
| 61948 | 61947 | US | There's plenty of nuance on this wine's aromas and flavors of café au lait, herb, dark cherry, plum and barrel spice. The balance is pitch-perfect with a light grip of tannins that need some time in the cellar to soften. | Ciel du Cheval Vineyard | 91 | 45 | Washington | Red Mountain | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Januik 2012 Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Red Mountain) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Januik |
| 61949 | 61948 | US | Made with 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, 10% Malbec and 3% Petit Verdot, this lightly colored wine offers aromas of freshly brewed coffee, cocoa and herbs. Flavors are elegant yet concentrated, with black fruit on the finish. | Proprietor's Cuvée | 91 | 50 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Lauren Ashton Cellars 2012 Proprietor's Cuvée Red (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Lauren Ashton Cellars |
| 61950 | 61949 | US | The aromas of tobacco leaf, herbs, milk chocolate, vanilla and dark cherries are generous on this blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec. The flavors are equal part rich and restrained, with a delightful sense of balance along with a light grip of tannins. | Apogee Pepper Bridge Vineyard | 91 | 50 | Washington | Walla Walla Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | L'Ecole No. 41 2012 Apogee Pepper Bridge Vineyard Red (Walla Walla Valley (WA)) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | L'Ecole No. 41 |
| 61921 | 61920 | US | Super-tannic, one of those dry Napa red wines that makes you wonder why you opened it now. It's just so tough and astringent, offering more pain than pleasure, which leads to the question, will it age? Well, there's good cherry-blackberry fruit. But this is Merlot, not Cabernet. Risky. | Estate | 86 | 50 | California | Diamond Mountain District | Napa | | | Reverie 2007 Estate Merlot (Diamond Mountain District) | Merlot | Reverie |
| 61922 | 61921 | US | Borderline rustic, with edgy tannins and tart, jammy cherry and blueberry flavors that finish in a slightly sweet swirl of black pepper. Easy to drink now with pasta, barbecue, pizza. | Ponzo Vineyard | 86 | 28 | California | California | California Other | | | Ridge 2008 Ponzo Vineyard Zinfandel (California) | Zinfandel | Ridge |
| 61923 | 61922 | US | Nicely dry and very crisp, with mouthwatering acidity that scours the palate and makes it brisk and clean. It's a little too fruity, though, with jammy pineapple, lemon and lime flavors that pall after a few sips. | | 86 | 26 | California | Rutherford | Napa | | | Round Pond 2009 Sauvignon Blanc (Rutherford) | Sauvignon Blanc | Round Pond |
| 61924 | 61923 | Australia | This South Eastern Australia Chard packs quite a punch for the price. The nose is fresh but subtle, with hints of hand soap and cut apples. There's a luxurious quality to the palate that melds well with flavors of almond and pear and carries over to the silky, medium finish. Winds up on a note of tropical fruit. Drink now through 2011. | Estate Range | 86 | 9 | Australia Other | South Eastern Australia | | | | Beelgara 2008 Estate Range Chardonnay (South Eastern Australia) | Chardonnay | Beelgara |
| 61925 | 61924 | US | Not badly made, just thin and wanting in flavor. The yield on these Solano and Napa county vines must have been enormous. The mouth sensation is of heat and acidity, with a bit of green strawberry thrown in for good measure. | | 82 | 16 | California | California | California Other | | | Crystal Valley Cellars 2001 Pinot Noir (California) | Pinot Noir | Crystal Valley Cellars |
| 61926 | 61925 | US | Dull and insipid, with little Pinot character beyond some modest berry flavors and easy tannins. Turns gluey and thick on the dry finish. | | 82 | 9 | California | Mendocino County | | | | Dunnewood 2000 Pinot Noir (Mendocino County) | Pinot Noir | Dunnewood |
| 61927 | 61926 | Chile | On the nose, it's floral and sweet, with a sticky quality to the fruit. In the mouth, it's like lemon-lime soda, with some bitter green melon thrown in. And the feel is thin and acidic. A tangy, lean rendition of this potentially interesting variety. | Montemar | 82 | 8 | Curicó Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Aresti 2002 Montemar Gewürztraminer (Curicó Valley) | Gewürztraminer | Aresti |
| 61928 | 61927 | Chile | Light on the nose. The flavor profile leans toward cranberry, but there seems to be a faint pickled note, too. The feel is juicy and acidic, so it's fresh. | Rosé | 82 | 8 | Central Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Valdivieso 2002 Rosé Cabernet Sauvignon (Central Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Valdivieso |
| 61929 | 61928 | Chile | The nose is pickled and vegetal. Some cherry and raspberry fruit mix on the palate, while the finish is hot and spicy. In the mouth, this wine starts off better than it finishes, so it might be acceptable for low-care, quick consumption. | Reserve | 82 | 11 | Rio Claro | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Aresti 2001 Reserve Merlot (Rio Claro) | Merlot | Aresti |
| 61930 | 61929 | Chile | Meaty, woody aromas carry along some cherry and cinnamon, but those scents are distant and slightly artificial. The mouth is chunky and big, with plenty of buttery oak along with nondistinct red fruit. The feel is sharp, courtesy of strong acids, so there's a tangy, astringent final impression. –M.S. | San Andrés | 82 | | Lontué Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | San Pedro 2002 San Andrés Merlot (Lontué Valley) | Merlot | San Pedro |
| 61931 | 61930 | Chile | The nose smells a bit like corn. The wine is round, soft and without much edge. The fruit seems a little pliable and ultimately it isn't all that structured. Finishes with a bit of banana. | | 82 | 6 | Curicó Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Calama 2002 Sauvignon Blanc (Curicó Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Calama |
| 61932 | 61931 | Chile | This is Veramonte's top red. But frankly, it's green, herbal and difficult to enjoy. The nose offers plenty of green olive, while the heart of the wine is herbal and only gift-wrapped with coatings of blackberry and currant. | | 82 | 20 | Casablanca Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Primus 2000 Red (Casablanca Valley) | Red Blend | Primus |
| 61933 | 61932 | Italy | Light, with simple pineapple flavors. Hints of green tea enliven the nose, while the finish is clean and citrusy. | | 82 | 9 | Veneto | Soave | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Bolla 2001 Soave | White Blend | Bolla |
| 61934 | 61933 | Chile | Big, awkward aromas of red fruit and oak are followed by simple berry and plum flavors and even more overt oak. The finish is big and warm, while late in the game the wine turns tangy. This is one of many mass-market Merlots with few glaring faults; but still it fights to rise above basic acceptability. | Gato Negro | 82 | 5 | Lontué Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | San Pedro 2002 Gato Negro Merlot (Lontué Valley) | Merlot | San Pedro |
| 61935 | 61934 | Italy | A bizarre blend of lime, unipe pineapple, banana and tropical fruit marks this clumsy, disjointed wine. It's not bad, but it's all elbows, with hard edges sticking out all over. | | 82 | 9 | Veneto | Veneto | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | San Giuseppe 2001 Pinot Grigio (Veneto) | Pinot Grigio | San Giuseppe |
| 61936 | 61935 | US | A thick, pasty wine with considerable tannins and a heavy-handed mouthfeel. Flavors are weedy and generic berry. Not going anywhere. | | 82 | 18 | California | North Coast | North Coast | | | Ramspeck 2001 Pinot Noir (North Coast) | Pinot Noir | Ramspeck |
| 61937 | 61936 | Chile | Lean and angular in the nose, with grapefruit and pine aromas. The palate offers some grapefruit and citrus pith, and the finish is tangy, sharp and runs toward bitter. In addition, the mouthfeel is flat. | Reserve | 82 | 11 | Rio Claro | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Aresti 2001 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc (Rio Claro) | Sauvignon Blanc | Aresti |
| 61938 | 61937 | Chile | The aromas are meaty yet undefined. In the mouth, the fruit seems snappy and overly excited. The acidity is a bit out of control and it leads to questionable balance. Still the raspberry and cherry flavors are good, and the oak shadings seem about right. | | 81 | 9 | Rapel Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Santa Ema 2001 Merlot (Rapel Valley) | Merlot | Santa Ema |
| 61939 | 61938 | Chile | This wine from Francisco Gillmore is earthy and full of tomato and leather aromas. The palate is also a bit like tomato and herbs. The finish is tangy, courtesy of healthy acids, while the finish is tannic and a touch hot. | Concepción | 81 | 7 | Maule Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Francisco Gillmore 2000 Concepción Cabernet Sauvignon (Maule Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Francisco Gillmore |
| 61940 | 61939 | Chile | Tomato and herb aromas are followed by red fruit and peppery notes. The simple finish does nothing to hurt or improve the wine. It's very Average, but drinkable. | Reserva | 81 | 11 | Maule Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Balduzzi 1999 Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Maule Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Balduzzi |
| 61941 | 61940 | Chile | The bouquet is redolent of stewed tomato, dried spices and lean red fruit, while the palate is thin and tastes like strawberries mixed with oak. The finish is the definition of light and easy, yet here a hint of pickled vegetable arises. | | 81 | 7 | Casablanca Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Morandé 2002 Pinot Noir (Casablanca Valley) | Pinot Noir | Morandé |
| 61942 | 61941 | US | This is just over half Cabernet Sauvignon, with the balance Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot. The aromas of herb, barrel spice, black cherry and coffee need time to reveal themselves fully. The dark cherry and blackberry flavors show richness and polish. Give it an extended decant if opening in the near term but it will be worth it. It will be best from 2020 to 2027. | Perigee Seven Hills Vineyard Estate Grown | 92 | 50 | Washington | Walla Walla Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | L'Ecole No. 41 2012 Perigee Seven Hills Vineyard Estate Grown Red (Walla Walla Valley (WA)) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | L'Ecole No. 41 |
| 61943 | 61942 | France | With 80% Chardonnay in the blend, this is a mature-tasting wine, much of which comes from the Côte des Blancs. It has an enticing toasty character that has changed the initial fruitiness of the wine to one where the secondary flavors dominate. It is ripe, intense with acidity, a tangy texture, spice and almonds. Drink now. | Tanagra Brut Grand Cru | 92 | 60 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Lombard et Cie NV Tanagra Brut Grand Cru (Champagne) | Champagne Blend | Lombard et Cie |
| 61944 | 61943 | Italy | A blend of 90% Sangiovese and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, this has enticing scents of fragrant blue flower, wild berry, anise and a whiff of exotic spice. The palate boasts structure and finesse, offering black cherry, cinnamon, white pepper and a hint of tobacco backed up by lithe tannins and bright acidity. | Riserva | 92 | 45 | Tuscany | Chianti Classico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Marchesi Antinori 2012 Riserva (Chianti Classico) | Red Blend | Marchesi Antinori |
| 61945 | 61944 | US | Very dense and eminently intriguing on the nose, this wine shows aromas of turned earth, black olive, concentrated strawberry and gravel. Sagebrush and tarragon power the tip of the palate, which emerges into dense yet restrained blueberry and black cherry, all presented in a very appealing way. | Estate | 92 | 35 | California | Oak Knoll District | Napa | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Monticello Vineyards 2011 Estate Merlot (Oak Knoll District) | Merlot | Monticello Vineyards |