| 63721 | 63720 | US | This 100% varietal wine from both Alexander Valley and Sonoma Valley sites opens in aromas of raspberry, blackberry and vanilla, tangy and stemmy in the background, with a plume of dusty earth. | | 88 | 28 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Jigar 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Jigar |
| 63742 | 63741 | Chile | Stalky, lightly vegetal aromas come with notes of match stick and bitterness. This feels fresh in the mouth but tastes briny, with citrus, jalapeño and green bean accents. A bland, pithy finish feels round. Drink now. | Ocean Side | 84 | 16 | San Antonio | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Santa Carolina 2012 Ocean Side Sauvignon Blanc (San Antonio) | Sauvignon Blanc | Santa Carolina |
| 63722 | 63721 | Spain | Apple and stone-fruit aromas are a little oily and starting to fade. Driving acidity keeps this in forward mode, but there's an empty gap in the middle of the palate. Waxy apple, apricot and orange flavors finish just juicy enough. Drink immediately. | Rosa Nautica | 88 | 19 | Galicia | Rías Baixas | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | La Gitana 2014 Rosa Nautica Albariño (Rías Baixas) | Albariño | La Gitana |
| 63743 | 63742 | US | An aromatic wine with notes of spice, lychee and grapefruit. It's medium sweet with the fruit flavors a bit wanting in concentration. | | 84 | 9 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Summit Estates 2011 Gewürztraminer (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Gewürztraminer | Summit Estates |
| 63723 | 63722 | Spain | Earthy berry and leather aromas are fairly quiet. A more lively palate offers good weight and overall composition, while plum, raspberry and spice flavors finish with sweeter notes of raisin and baked berry. | Pagos de Tahola Crianza | 88 | 18 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Larchago 2012 Pagos de Tahola Crianza (Rioja) | Tempranillo | Larchago |
| 63744 | 63743 | Chile | The nose announces a resiny, oaky wine. What you don't get from the bouquet is how direct and acidic it is in the mouth. Flavors of citrus and wood are tart and clumsy, while the finish brings a blast of short-lived citrus flavor. | Duette | 84 | | Casablanca Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Indomita 2012 Duette Chardonnay (Casablanca Valley) | Chardonnay | Indomita |
| 63724 | 63723 | Spain | Oaky aromas of milk chocolate and animal sit atop plum and cherry scents. This is a direct wine without a lot of nuance or layering: flavors of red plum and cherry are crisp and benefit from chocolaty oak, while the finish is solid in feel and tastes of oak and briny plum. | Loidana | 88 | 30 | Catalonia | Priorat | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Marco Abella 2012 Loidana Red (Priorat) | Red Blend | Marco Abella |
| 63745 | 63744 | US | A bit coarse in texture, with delicate flavors of candied lemon and pink grapefruit. No oak, but sur lie aging gives it a nice creaminess. | | 84 | 8 | California | California | California Other | | | Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi 2012 Sauvignon Blanc (California) | Sauvignon Blanc | Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi |
| 63725 | 63724 | Canada | Essentially this is a rosé of Merlot, with just 5% Muscat blended in. Strawberry and watermelon fruit is light and lively, with an undercurrent of orange juice, perhaps from that Muscat. Merlot-based rosés tend to fall a bit on the tannic side, which here adds grip to the finish. | | 88 | 18 | British Columbia | Okanagan Valley | | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Township 7 2014 Rosé (Okanagan Valley) | Rosé | Township 7 |
| 63746 | 63745 | France | A firm, dry wine with good fruit, featuring touches of blackberry along with a solid tannic core. It's a wine for the medium-term, say 2–4 years. | | 84 | 9 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château de la Bouyère 2011 Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château de la Bouyère |
| 63726 | 63725 | Turkey | A nose of black cherry, cocoa and juniper berry paves the way for flavors of tart cherry, white chocolate, cocoa and orange zest. Bright fruit compensates for strong tannins, and although there is a cranberry burst towards, the finish tannins remain on the lips and tongue. | | 88 | 15 | Turkey | | | Mike DeSimone | @worldwineguys | Turasan 2013 Kalecik Karasi (Turkey) | Kalecik Karasi | Turasan |
| 63747 | 63746 | France | This wine's bright purple fruit tastes as if the fermentation has only just stopped. Jammy red berries are laced with some tannins, and acidity freshens the wine, only spoilt by a slight oxidative edge. | Cuvée Nature | 84 | 15 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château de Lagarde 2012 Cuvée Nature (Bordeaux) | Merlot | Château de Lagarde |
| 63727 | 63726 | US | This low-oaked wine is somewhat sour with a Lemonheads sensibility, light bodied and defined by minerality. The long-lasting finish is reminiscent of lemongrass and ginger. | | 88 | 24 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Zepaltas 2013 Chardonnay (Russian River Valley) | Chardonnay | Zepaltas |
| 63748 | 63747 | France | This juicy wine's considerable acidity gives freshness and a less pleasant lemon flavor that cuts into the ripe black currant fruit. Herbs and dry tannins at the end suggest an underripe character. | | 84 | | Bordeaux | Côtes de Bourg | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Fleur de Plaisance 2011 Côtes de Bourg | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Fleur de Plaisance |
| 63728 | 63727 | US | An appealing personality makes this a good go-to wine. Aromas combine a light spicy quality with tasty black cherry and berry notes. Flavors add rich fruit and a little spiciness, and the mouthfeel is supple. | | 88 | 13 | California | Lodi | Central Valley | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Scotto Family Cellars 2012 Malbec (Lodi) | Malbec | Scotto Family Cellars |
| 63729 | 63728 | US | Fresh aromas of honeysuckle lead to a palate where honey and vanilla come together atop ripe peach. Medium bodied, the texture is unctuous before finishing lean and light. | | 88 | 25 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Terlato 2014 Pinot Gris (Russian River Valley) | Pinot Gris | Terlato |
| 63730 | 63729 | US | Overripeness gives this Zin the raisiny, pruny taste of port, but being dry, it doesn't have port's saving grace of sweetness. It's also very tannic. High alcohol and dessicated fruit define it. | Ancestor Selections | 84 | 24 | California | Alexander Valley | Sonoma | | | J. Rickards 2010 Ancestor Selections Zinfandel (Alexander Valley) | Zinfandel | J. Rickards |
| 63731 | 63730 | Italy | From the Conca vineyard in La Morra, this Barolo shows the uneven ripening that plagued much of this village in 2009. It shows predominantly wood aromas of chocolate and toast, and the palate is also dominated by oak sensations. The fruit appears to have dried up, leaving only aggressive, astringent tannins. | Vigna Conca | 84 | 75 | Piedmont | Barolo | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Mauro Molino 2009 Vigna Conca (Barolo) | Nebbiolo | Mauro Molino |
| 63749 | 63748 | France | Light and fruity, this shows attractive red fruit, ample tannins and acidity. An earthy character to the wine is less pleasant. | Fief de la Haye | 84 | 19 | Bordeaux | Saint-Estèphe | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château la Haye 2011 Fief de la Haye (Saint-Estèphe) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château la Haye |
| 63750 | 63749 | France | An austere wine, serious and densely dry. It has some weight and a firm center, with the fruit lagging behind the structure. This is always likely to be tannic. | | 84 | 18 | Bordeaux | Haut-Médoc | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Lanessan 2011 Haut-Médoc | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Lanessan |
| 63732 | 63731 | Italy | This is dominated by oak, toasted coffee beans and a hint of meat juices. The palate is short and finishes on a green note, with bitter wood tannins. | Vigna Gancia | 84 | 60 | Piedmont | Barolo | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Mauro Molino 2009 Vigna Gancia (Barolo) | Nebbiolo | Mauro Molino |
| 63733 | 63732 | France | A firm, licorice-flavored wine, with bitter notes and a peppery character that shows through the fruit. It feels extracted and hot. | Tradition | 84 | 16 | Bordeaux | Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Philippe Raguenot 2011 Tradition (Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Philippe Raguenot |
| 63734 | 63733 | US | This Chard doesn't taste quite ripe. There's a green pea note that compromises the citrus fruits and nectarines. Other than that, it's nicely crisp and creamy. | Thomson Vineyard | 84 | 24 | California | Carneros | Napa-Sonoma | | | Bravium 2010 Thomson Vineyard Chardonnay (Carneros) | Chardonnay | Bravium |
| 63735 | 63734 | France | Salmon pink in color, this young and fresh rosé has a light, attractive and fruity character. It's very much a summer drink, dry and with bright acidity. | Oh! Biarnesa | 84 | 16 | Southwest France | Béarn | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Cave de Gan 2012 Oh! Biarnesa Rosé (Béarn) | Rosé | Cave de Gan |
| 63736 | 63735 | Chile | Like many basic Chilean Chards, this is chunky, heavy and melony on the nose. The palate has a satisfactory feel and decent acidity, while core flavors of banana and papaya are oaky and end with a salty, briny flavor. | Reserva | 84 | 13 | Maule Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Chilcas 2011 Reserva Chardonnay (Maule Valley) | Chardonnay | Chilcas |
| 63737 | 63736 | US | This Pinot has a cutting edge of citrusy acidity. On the plus side, it's also silky, with pleasant cherry candy, cola and oak flavors. | | 84 | 20 | California | Central Coast | Central Coast | | | De Loach 2011 Pinot Noir (Central Coast) | Pinot Noir | De Loach |
| 63738 | 63737 | France | This complex blend of Duras, Syrah and Braucol has a definite rustic, earthy character. It is tannic and stalky, showing some greenness. With its berry fruits right to the fore it is not for aging. | Le Rouge | 84 | 15 | Southwest France | Côtes du Tarn | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine D'en Ségur 2009 Le Rouge Red (Côtes du Tarn) | Red Blend | Domaine D'en Ségur |
| 63739 | 63738 | France | A solid and concentrated wine, with burnt wood, bitter extraction and only a hint of blackberry fruit for the long term. | Vieilles Vignes | 84 | 15 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux Supérieur | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château de Camarsac 2011 Vieilles Vignes (Bordeaux Supérieur) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château de Camarsac |
| 63740 | 63739 | France | Light and already fruity, this wine features attractive black-currant flavors, bright acidity and soft tannins. Ready to drink. | | 84 | 15 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Roustaing 2011 Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Roustaing |
| 63741 | 63740 | US | Hews to a sweeter style, at a time when the momentum for California rosé is swinging toward dry. The wine has simple raspberry jam, orange zest, vanilla and white sugar flavors. | Olivet Bench Pinot Noir | 84 | 20 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | | | De Loach 2012 Olivet Bench Pinot Noir Rosé (Russian River Valley) | Rosé | De Loach |