| 65041 | 65040 | US | The winery seems to be calling this Shiraz, not Syrah, because of the wine's direct simplicity, in the Aussie style. It's a soft, fruity wine, bigtime in cherries and blackberries, made to be immediately drinkable. | | 86 | 28 | California | Alexander Valley | Sonoma | | | Wattle Creek 2003 Shiraz (Alexander Valley) | Shiraz | Wattle Creek |
| 65042 | 65041 | US | Velvety-smooth in texture, with well-articulated blackberry jam, cherry, cassis and melted dark chocolate flavors, this Zin is a little too dessert-like and Porty for my palate. But lots of people will love this richly superripe style. | Westwind | 86 | 24 | California | Lodi | Central Valley | | | Jessie's Grove 2004 Westwind Zinfandel (Lodi) | Zinfandel | Jessie's Grove |
| 65043 | 65042 | Spain | A perennial Best Buy among cavas. The Segura Viudas Extra Dry is a light, easy taste of lemon-lime and sweet apples. It finishes just crisp enough and with some juiciness. Not overly sugary, although it is pretty sweet. Imported by Freixenet USA. | Extra Dry | 86 | 10 | Catalonia | Cava | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Segura Viudas NV Extra Dry Sparkling (Cava) | Sparkling Blend | Segura Viudas |
| 65044 | 65043 | US | This is a vineyard selection from the winery's estate, and it's a nicely drinkable Sauvignon Blanc, showing how well the variety does in Lake County. Fresh and juicy, the pineapple and fig flavors finish with a honeyed richness. | Lillie | 86 | 25 | California | Lake County | | | | Langtry 2006 Lillie Sauvignon Blanc (Lake County) | Sauvignon Blanc | Langtry |
| 65045 | 65044 | Italy | Attractive creamy foam and bubbles set the stage, followed by pungent herbal intensity that definitely sets this Prosecco apart from the rest. Background notes include stone fruit, white flowers and dusty mineral. This is a laidback sparkler with a creamy, less-acidic mouthfeel. | Brut | 86 | 16 | Veneto | Prosecco di Conegliano e Valdobbiadene | | | | Col Vetoraz Spumanti NV Brut (Prosecco di Conegliano e Valdobbiadene) | Prosecco | Col Vetoraz Spumanti |
| 65046 | 65045 | US | From grapes in the Russian River and Dry Creek valleys, this Zin, which has a fine, complex tannic structure, shows a raisiny, sweet edge that was a result of the searing vintage. Overripe fruit gives a taste of sugared blackberry juice. | | 86 | 34 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | | | Falcor 2004 Zinfandel (Sonoma County) | Zinfandel | Falcor |
| 65047 | 65046 | Portugal | The aromas are the thing here, as so often with Touriga Nacional, keeping the soft tannins and ripe, sweet fruit buoyant and lively. There is acidity, but there's more, maybe too much, of blackberry jam flavor. | | 86 | 19 | Alentejano | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Herdade do Esporão 2004 Touriga Nacional (Alentejano) | Touriga Nacional | Herdade do Esporão |
| 65048 | 65047 | Italy | This opens with a golden hue and pretty perlage followed by fragrant aromas of lime, lemon zest, pear and green apple. There's a simple, genuine feel to it that is reinforced by the wine's lean, crisp finish. | Extra Dry | 86 | 15 | Veneto | Prosecco di Conegliano e Valdobbiadene | | | | Toffoli NV Extra Dry (Prosecco di Conegliano e Valdobbiadene) | Prosecco | Toffoli |
| 65049 | 65048 | Spain | This catchy named, three-grape blend is a nice wine that's sinewy and leathery; overall it ranks as a natural and controlled reflection of Jumilla. The nose is forward and fiery, while the palate has berry-driven ripeness and plenty of oak. Better with food; the tannins are kind of scratchy with nothing to absorb them. | Shiraz - Cabernet - Monastrell | 86 | 10 | Levante | Jumilla | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Mad Dogs & Englishmen 2005 Shiraz - Cabernet - Monastrell Red (Jumilla) | Red Blend | Mad Dogs & Englishmen |
| 65050 | 65049 | France | Superripe Grenache gives this fortified dessert wine (16% alcohol) distinctly chocolaty overtones, but there's also an overripe note of prunes. Despite that, it doesn't pack the alcoholic punch or massive weight of Port, making it relatively easy to drink, with an affinity for chocolate desserts. | Rimage | 86 | 26 | Languedoc-Roussillon | Banyuls | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Les Clos de Paulilles 2005 Rimage (Banyuls) | Grenache | Les Clos de Paulilles |
| 65051 | 65050 | France | Almonds and a strongly yeasty element are the main characters of this sparkling wine. It's full, but the fruit still has a texture to it, leaving good acidity to finish. Good value, enjoyable wine. | Brut | 86 | 10 | France Other | Vin Mousseux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Marquis de la Tour NV Brut White (Vin Mousseux) | White Blend | Marquis de la Tour |
| 65052 | 65051 | Portugal | Superripe, with sweet black fruit, and ripe, soft tannins. The structure is here, but the acidity seems to have missed out with such richly ripe black fig flavors. | | 86 | 26 | Alentejano | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta do Carmo 2003 Red (Alentejano) | Portuguese Red | Quinta do Carmo |
| 65053 | 65052 | Italy | By its saturated, golden shine, you can tell that is a bolder, bigger Prosecco style and aromas of orange blossom, lemon candy and white stone reinforce that impression. Also a notch up in terms of concentration, the wine's mouthfeel is creamy and quite sweet for a Brut. | Brut | 86 | 15 | Veneto | Prosecco di Conegliano e Valdobbiadene | | | | Toffoli NV Brut (Prosecco di Conegliano e Valdobbiadene) | Prosecco | Toffoli |
| 65054 | 65053 | US | Off by a few beats from the '02, the '03 shows red currant, plumped raisin and green mint jelly notes. The flavors are good, but the wine, which is soft in structure, is not an ager. | Vineyard Select | 86 | 75 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Juslyn Vineyards 2003 Vineyard Select Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Juslyn Vineyards |
| 65055 | 65054 | Germany | This light, fresh-tasting sparkler tastes something like a still Riesling from the Mosel, with zesty lime and lemon zest flavors enlivened by bubbles and a bit of underlying minerality. Imported by Chapin Cellars, LLC. | Erbes Riesling Trocken Sekt | 86 | 29 | Mosel-Saar-Ruwer | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Karl Erbes 2005 Erbes Riesling Trocken Sekt Riesling (Mosel-Saar-Ruwer) | Riesling | Karl Erbes |
| 65056 | 65055 | Spain | There's a bit of bramble, hard spice and forest fire smoke on the nose, but the palate is largely fresh, with red-fruit flavors such as plum and wild raspberry. The wine is ripe, a bit sweet and solid on the finish. Imported by Altuve Foods and Beverage. | Chantal Brut Rosé | 86 | 19 | Catalonia | Cava | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Vallformosa NV Chantal Brut Rosé Sparkling (Cava) | Sparkling Blend | Vallformosa |
| 65057 | 65056 | Chile | Leathery plum and berry aromas are also jammy and floral on this full and round wine. Roasted berry flavors come with a bacon-like note, delivering similar flavors on the finish. | Bicicleta | 86 | 12 | Central Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Cono Sur 2015 Bicicleta Cabernet Sauvignon (Central Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Cono Sur |
| 65058 | 65057 | France | This crisp wine brings out good flavor depth from the cherry and red-berry fruits. It is concentrated for a simple Beaujolais, ripe and fruity, Drink now. | Vieilles Vignes | 86 | 16 | Beaujolais | Beaujolais | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine de la Prébende 2014 Vieilles Vignes (Beaujolais) | Gamay | Domaine de la Prébende |
| 65059 | 65058 | US | Layers of toast, char and dill abound on this oak-driven, full-bodied Chardonnay. There are glimpses of fresh apple and lemon on the palate as well, but they peek through a bit shyly behind a curtain. Further cellaring may help to integrate the oak. | Reserve | 86 | 25 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Dr. Konstantin Frank 2013 Reserve Chardonnay (Finger Lakes) | Chardonnay | Dr. Konstantin Frank |
| 65060 | 65059 | US | Electric pink in color, this brings wild strawberry, cherry, watermelon and spice aromas. The palate is broad and heavy, lacking lift. | Blondie Rosé of | 86 | 20 | Washington | Rattlesnake Hills | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Finn Hill 2016 Blondie Rosé of Sangiovese (Rattlesnake Hills) | Sangiovese | Finn Hill |
| 65061 | 65060 | Chile | Cantaloupe aromas lead to a fresh palate with snap. Nectarine and tangerine flavors run lean and clean on their way to a juicy, no-nonsense finish. | Boya | 86 | 15 | Leyda Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Garces Silva 2016 Boya Rosé (Leyda Valley) | Rosé | Garces Silva |
| 65062 | 65061 | US | This big soft wine smells and tastes a little sweet, as an aroma like maple syrup leads to flavors of blackberry jam, cinnamon and butter. | | 86 | 11 | California | Clarksburg | Central Valley | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Gen5 2015 Merlot (Clarksburg) | Merlot | Gen5 |
| 65063 | 65062 | US | This wine shows a ton of oak influence, from the smoky charred aromas to the sweet-seeming maple syrup flavors to the velvety clinging texture. It is medium bodied, lush in mouthfeel and high in spice content that dominates the fruit flavors underneath. | | 86 | 12 | California | Lodi | Central Valley | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Ironstone 2015 Merlot (Lodi) | Merlot | Ironstone |
| 65064 | 65063 | US | Rusty pink in color, this bottling shows somewhat sour aromas of red plum, turned earth, orange rind and tart raspberry. The palate offers dried cherry and more soil, but is missing the texture and acidity of many modern rosés. | Rosé of | 86 | 32 | California | Santa Barbara County | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | JCR 2016 Rosé of Pinot Noir (Santa Barbara County) | Pinot Noir | JCR |
| 65065 | 65064 | France | There is an attractive orange-zest tang to this rounded wine. It brings out ripe yellow fruits that have acidity to add to the mineral texture of this balanced wine. It is ready to drink. | Collection | 86 | 30 | Burgundy | Saint-Véran | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | L. Tramier & Fils 2015 Collection (Saint-Véran) | Chardonnay | L. Tramier & Fils |
| 65066 | 65065 | France | This is a soft wine, ripe with apricot and melon flavors. It shows the warmth of the vintage, round and gently fruity. Almonds and a tangy aftertaste give a crisp finish. | Laurent Dufouleur Cuvée Eléonore | 86 | 30 | Burgundy | Bourgogne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | L. Tramier & Fils 2015 Laurent Dufouleur Cuvée Eléonore (Bourgogne) | Chardonnay | L. Tramier & Fils |
| 65067 | 65066 | Italy | This has dill, minestrone soup, toast and chopped celery aromas. The lean, assertive palate shows oak, raw red fruit and a green note of powdered sage. Grainy tannins leave an astringent finish. | Starderi | 86 | 130 | Piedmont | Barbaresco | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | La Spinetta 2014 Starderi (Barbaresco) | Nebbiolo | La Spinetta |
| 65068 | 65067 | France | This wine is bright and fruity at first, with ripe and juicy black-fruit tones that dominate the nose. Hints of banana cream and vanilla sauce lend an overwhelming richness to the plush, medium-weight palate, finishing with loads of sweet spice. | 1620 | 86 | 13 | Languedoc-Roussillon | Pays d'Oc | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Lorgeril 2016 1620 Cabernet Franc (Pays d'Oc) | Cabernet Franc | Lorgeril |
| 65069 | 65068 | France | There's a slight mealy presence to this wine, with warm aromas of muddled plum and cherry. Hints of black tea and plum skin lend some texture and astringency to the palate, coupled with soft tannins and an overall light, approachable character. Drink now. | Château de Pennautier | 86 | 14 | Languedoc-Roussillon | Pays d'Oc | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Lorgeril 2016 Château de Pennautier Syrah-Viognier (Pays d'Oc) | Syrah-Viognier | Lorgeril |
| 65070 | 65069 | US | This medium-bodied wine is like a liquid fruit bowl, pouring out apple, melon, peach and banana flavors that taste almost sweet. It has a broad mouthfilling texture, a rather soft balance and a lingering fruity finish. | Mama Mia Estate Grown | 86 | 24 | California | Sierra Foothills | Sierra Foothills | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Naggiar 2016 Mama Mia Estate Grown White (Sierra Foothills) | White Blend | Naggiar |