| 63031 | 63030 | US | This could be classified as a red wine—it's as dark as some Pinot Noir. But the winery recommends chilling it, so we'll call it a blush. The blend is not disclosed. The flavors are rich with strawberries, persimmons and limes. | Tess Red and White Blend | 86 | 20 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Tess 2011 Tess Red and White Blend Red (Napa Valley) | Red Blend | Tess |
| 63032 | 63031 | US | A drop in alcohol by more than a full percent since the excellent 2009 Nysa was released suggests that this vintage did not achieve optimal ripeness. Bitter upon entry, with a medicinal note, this remains stiff and unyielding, with tart cranberry fruit and sharp acids. | Nysa Vineyard | 86 | 55 | Oregon | Dundee Hills | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Torii Mor 2010 Nysa Vineyard Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills) | Pinot Noir | Torii Mor |
| 63033 | 63032 | Spain | After this Rioja opens with earthy, almost food-like aromas of ground beef, rubber and leather, oak takes over and in march a bacony scent and plenty of char. This is plump and chunky in feel, with earthy, rubbery, savory flavors of charred black fruits and cured meats. It becomes more and more oaky and drawing on the finish. | | 86 | 22 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Valsacro 2010 Rioja | Tempranillo | Valsacro |
| 63034 | 63033 | Spain | Stalky, mildly green aromas of grass, blueberry and raisin are challenging but not offputting. This is tight and fairly acidic for a La Mancha blend of Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. Flavors of herbal berry and stewed fruits end with a baked character and heat. | Premium | 85 | 14 | Central Spain | Mentrida | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Arrayán 2007 Premium Red (Mentrida) | Red Blend | Arrayán |
| 63035 | 63034 | US | Satisfies the Chardonnay sweet tooth, with vanilla, buttered toast and jammy apricot, orange, lime and honey flavors. There's good Central Coast acidity for balance. | | 85 | 24 | California | Monterey County | Central Coast | | | Bernardus 2011 Chardonnay (Monterey County) | Chardonnay | Bernardus |
| 63036 | 63035 | US | The black, inky color of this Syrah only begins to suggest its power. The first sip explodes with flavors of melted dark chocolate and crème de cassis, sprinkled with black pepper. It's a huge wine, not particularly subtle and almost port-like in its rich, raisiny finish. | | 85 | 40 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | | | Brochelle Vineyards 2010 Syrah (Paso Robles) | Syrah | Brochelle Vineyards |
| 63037 | 63036 | France | From selected parcels, this solid and dark wine has extracted chocolate flavors from an over-enthusiastic use of wood. It's tough, and hard to see how it can really soften sufficiently to allow the fruit to surface. | Les Armoiries de Belcier | 85 | | Bordeaux | Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château de Belcier 2010 Les Armoiries de Belcier (Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château de Belcier |
| 63038 | 63037 | France | While there is probably plenty of ripe fruit somewhere in this wine, it is all too much dominated by high toast wood flavors which will likely always give a tough character. It only just hints at a more generous side. | | 85 | 17 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux Supérieur | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Rousset-Caillau 2010 Bordeaux Supérieur | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Rousset-Caillau |
| 63039 | 63038 | Spain | Initially, this smells damp and earthy, although with airing a mix of leather, berry fruits and vanilla emerge. The palate is bumpy and borderline sticky feeling, with baked, earthy flavors of black fruits and herbal tones. The finish is short and tastes a little raisiny. | R-OH | 85 | 20 | Catalonia | Montsant | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | R.O.Q. Corp 2009 R-OH Carignan-Grenache (Montsant) | Carignan-Grenache | R.O.Q. Corp |
| 63040 | 63039 | US | The oak (40% new French) steals the show on this vineyard-designated, single block Syrah with notes of vanilla and toast overwhelming the vintage's subtle fruit flavors. | Block 19 Syrah Weinbau Vineyard | 85 | 42 | Washington | Wahluke Slope | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Revelry 2010 Block 19 Syrah Weinbau Vineyard Syrah (Wahluke Slope) | Syrah | Revelry |
| 63041 | 63040 | Chile | Herbal plum and berry aromas turn a bit green and herbaceous with airing. In the mouth, this is modest and regular feeling, with leafy flavors of wintergreen running alongside peppery cherry and berry. A short, herbal finish is the close. | Reserva | 85 | 12 | Maule Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Sundance 2010 Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Maule Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Sundance |
| 63042 | 63041 | Italy | Barriano is a rosemary green and slightly vegetal blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon that is balanced out by a good dose of plump red cherry in the mouth. | Barriano | 85 | 16 | Central Italy | Lazio | | | | Villa Gianna 2009 Barriano Red (Lazio) | Red Blend | Villa Gianna |
| 63043 | 63042 | Chile | This value-priced Syrah is meaty, leathery and spicy smelling, which can be typical for the variety. The palate is a bit shrill and acidic, while narrow flavors of red berries, herbs and minty green settle on a lightly herbal finish. | Puerto Viejo Reserve | 85 | 10 | Curicó Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Viña Requingua 2011 Puerto Viejo Reserve Syrah (Curicó Valley) | Syrah | Viña Requingua |
| 63044 | 63043 | US | This is soft and simple, but there's some charm to the black cherry, blueberry and oak flavors. The bite of tannins on this everyday Merlot suggests pairing with rich beef or lamb dishes. | | 85 | 25 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Markham 2010 Merlot (Napa Valley) | Merlot | Markham |
| 63045 | 63044 | Chile | This is basic and mild as a whole. The nose blends citrus, apple and fresh bell pepper aromas in front of a zesty, medium-intensity palate with standard citrus flavors including lime and orange. For a refreshing quaff this summer, this more than suffices. | Reserva | 85 | 12 | San Antonio | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | MontGras 2012 Reserva Sauvignon Blanc (San Antonio) | Sauvignon Blanc | MontGras |
| 63046 | 63045 | US | There's a pretty pink “eye of the partridge” color on this blush wine. Brisk acidity makes the finish clean and minerally. The strawberry and vanilla flavors finish just slightly off dry. | Alice's Vineyards Rosato | 85 | 22 | California | Sonoma Valley | Sonoma | | | Muscardini 2012 Alice's Vineyards Rosato Sangiovese (Sonoma Valley) | Sangiovese | Muscardini |
| 63047 | 63046 | Italy | It's a little hard to get past the cooked fruit nuances that hit the nose in a powerful and determined manner. Dark, inky concentration is followed by jammy cherry, sweet jam with a touch of smoked bacon. | Kurni | 85 | 100 | Central Italy | Marche | | | | Oasi degli Angeli 2009 Kurni Montepulciano (Marche) | Montepulciano | Oasi degli Angeli |
| 63048 | 63047 | US | Pale salmon colored, this is a straightforward summer sipper with notes of cherry, watermelon, and wet stone. It drinks dry with a hint of effervescence and tart flavors. | Rosé | 85 | 11 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Waterbrook 2012 Rosé Sangiovese (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Sangiovese | Waterbrook |
| 63049 | 63048 | US | This is a smooth, straightforward Cabernet Sauvignon, that's well-priced, but textbook in its berry, spice and herbal flavors and aromas. A fantastic everyday wine. | Southern Hills | 85 | 15 | California | Livermore Valley | Central Coast | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Wente 2010 Southern Hills Cabernet Sauvignon (Livermore Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Wente |
| 63050 | 63049 | US | Intense in herbal cranberry and cassis, this Livermore Cab Franc has a touch of spiciness and a leathery finish. | | 85 | 28 | California | Livermore Valley | Central Coast | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Wood Family Vineyards 2010 Cabernet Franc (Livermore Valley) | Cabernet Franc | Wood Family Vineyards |
| 63051 | 63050 | US | An oaky, full-bodied, warm-climate Chardonnay with long lingering flavors of vanilla and coconut, as well as ripe apple crisp. | Para Mas Amigas | 85 | 24 | California | Livermore Valley | Central Coast | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Wood Family Vineyards 2011 Para Mas Amigas Chardonnay (Livermore Valley) | Chardonnay | Wood Family Vineyards |
| 63052 | 63051 | Chile | Passion fruit, lime and feline aromas give the bouquet crispness and varietal snap. The palate is tangy, lean and somewhat dilute, with pithy grapefruit, lime and tarragon flavors. The finish shows modest cut but regular, weakly defined flavors. | Reserva | 85 | 12 | Casablanca Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Echeverria 2012 Reserva Sauvignon Blanc (Casablanca Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Echeverria |
| 63053 | 63052 | Spain | Raw, rooty, scratchy aromas that suggest clove and licorice set up a tight, drawing, tannic palate with herbal, leathery, dark flavors of wild berry and bitter chocolate. Mint, a strong clove characteristic and dark fruit flavors control the finish. | | 85 | 14 | Levante | Jumilla | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Hilanda 2010 Monastrell (Jumilla) | Monastrell | Hilanda |
| 63054 | 63053 | US | Rosella's is a very good vineyard, but this Pinot is unripe and unbalanced. There's an herbal, vegetal note that gets in the way of the cherries and pomegranates. Hard to see it going anywhere, so drink up. | Rosella's Vineyard | 85 | 45 | California | Santa Lucia Highlands | Central Coast | | | August West 2011 Rosella's Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands) | Pinot Noir | August West |
| 63055 | 63054 | France | Fruity, crisp, this is a classic Provence rosé. It is packed with fragrant raspberry fruits, bright acidity and a bright, warm, sun-drenched aftertaste. Drink now. | | 85 | 12 | Provence | Côtes de Provence | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Barton & Guestier 2011 Rosé (Côtes de Provence) | Rosé | Barton & Guestier |
| 63056 | 63055 | Italy | There's a ripe and spicy side to this thick Chardonnay from Central Italy that is followed by tones of orange skin and apricot. The finish is thick and chewy. | | 85 | | Northeastern Italy | Delle Venezie | | | | Bosco dei Cirmioli 2011 Chardonnay (Delle Venezie) | Chardonnay | Bosco dei Cirmioli |
| 63057 | 63056 | Italy | Here's a fresh and clean value wine (made with 100% Trebbiano) that opens with cut green-grass aromas, citrus and honeydew melon. Pair this wine with fried finger foods. | | 85 | 11 | Central Italy | Trebbiano d'Abruzzo | | | | Caldora Vini 2011 Trebbiano d'Abruzzo | Trebbiano | Caldora Vini |
| 63058 | 63057 | US | Quite light in color with notes of raspberry, medicine cabinet, and light herbs. It coats that palate with a waxy feel supported by rustic tannins. | The Expedition Cabernet Sauvignon | 85 | 15 | Washington | Horse Heaven Hills | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Canoe Ridge 2011 The Expedition Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon (Horse Heaven Hills) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Canoe Ridge |
| 63059 | 63058 | Chile | Citrus and tropical fruit aromas are basic and the slightest bit stalky smelling. Spritzy lift gives the body some kick, while zesty flavors of sport pepper, jalapeño and citrus culminate in a juicy finish. | Reserva | 85 | 13 | Casablanca Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Casa Viva 2012 Reserva Sauvignon Blanc (Casablanca Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Casa Viva |
| 63060 | 63059 | Italy | Vintner Giovannella Fugazza has crafted a soft and plush white wine with ripe peach and candied fruit aromas. The fragrant grape used is Malvasia and the wine is sweet and chewy on the close. | Tasto di Seta | 85 | 22 | Central Italy | Colli Piacentini | | | | Castello di Luzzano 2011 Tasto di Seta Malvasia (Colli Piacentini) | Malvasia | Castello di Luzzano |