| 65431 | 65430 | US | This drinkable Pinot does have a tannic toughness. On the palate, there are good notes of cherry and cola, but hints of green unripeness compromise its future. Give it a good decant and drink now. | Unbridled | 86 | 35 | California | Santa Barbara County | Central Coast | | | Wild Horse 2011 Unbridled Pinot Noir (Santa Barbara County) | Pinot Noir | Wild Horse |
| 65432 | 65431 | US | Blended with 15% Barbera, this is an aromatically intriguing wine with notes of rose water, sour cherry, and dried flowers. It's tart with brawny, firm tannins and cranberry-like acidity. Serve it at the dinner table to see it at its best. | | 86 | 30 | Washington | Wahluke Slope | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Wind Rose 2009 Nebbiolo (Wahluke Slope) | Nebbiolo | Wind Rose |
| 65433 | 65432 | Chile | Heavy, baked aromas of black plum, berry and rubber are dense and chunky. This is big, grabby and tannic in feel, with grapey flavors of blackberry and earthy tobacco. A minty, round, soft finish is plump and grabby. | Casa Grand Selection | 86 | 12 | Rapel Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Lapostolle 2011 Casa Grand Selection Cabernet Sauvignon (Rapel Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Lapostolle |
| 65434 | 65433 | Chile | Piercing sour raspberry aromas introduce an edgy, scratchy feeling wine with a combo of minty, herbal pie cherry and red plum flavors. This dries out and finishes modestly, but always with true Pinot Noir character. | Coast Cool Climate | 86 | 17 | Casablanca Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Lomas del Valle 2012 Coast Cool Climate Pinot Noir (Casablanca Valley) | Pinot Noir | Lomas del Valle |
| 65435 | 65434 | US | For the price, this is one of the best Cab values in the market. It shows fine varietal character, with blackberry and cherry flavors wrapped into firm tannins and a spicy finish. | | 86 | 11 | California | California | California Other | | | Nickname 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (California) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Nickname |
| 65436 | 65435 | US | Shows ripe blackberry, grilled meat, white pepper and oak flavors, wrapped into the smooth tannins that Santa Ynez Valley Syrahs usually have. The finish is properly varietally spicy, though there are limiting factors of green notes and excessive acidity. | | 86 | 24 | California | Santa Ynez Valley | Central Coast | | | Pace 2010 Syrah (Santa Ynez Valley) | Syrah | Pace |
| 65437 | 65436 | US | A straightforward Pinot Noir from Mendocino's inland Potter Valley, the wine is dominated by a layer of spearmint that overcomes the more nuanced flavors of cherry and raspberry. | | 86 | 30 | California | Potter Valley | | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Paul Dolan 2010 Pinot Noir (Potter Valley) | Pinot Noir | Paul Dolan |
| 65438 | 65437 | US | This is a sound Sauvignon Blanc, with plenty of varietal character. It's tastes of honey, grass and citrus flavors that are highlighted by brisk acidity. | | 86 | 22 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Peju 2012 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Peju |
| 65439 | 65438 | Israel | This is a fresh and easy selection, with low-intensity aromas and flavors of tart gooseberry, lemon-lime citrus and soft grass. The mouthfeel is light and breezy, and the finish is clean and brisk. Drink now. | | 86 | 28 | Galilee | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Pelter 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Galilee) | Sauvignon Blanc | Pelter |
| 65440 | 65439 | Austria | A very crisp wine, with a fine mineral texture, this pulls in the direction of green fruits, citrus and a tangy, zesty character. Brisk and fragrant, it needs another few months to be at its best. Screwcap. | | 86 | 14 | Weinviertel | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Pratsch 2012 Grüner Veltliner (Weinviertel) | Grüner Veltliner | Pratsch |
| 65441 | 65440 | France | There is just a touch of sweetness here, with apricot and nut flavors offering ripeness and a soft, full-in-the-mouth character. The wine has a light touch, and should be a delicious apéritif wine, or try it paired with Chinese food. | | 86 | 12 | Southwest France | Côtes de Gascogne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine de l'Herré 2011 Gros Manseng (Côtes de Gascogne) | Gros Manseng | Domaine de l'Herré |
| 65442 | 65441 | France | Tightly herbaceous and very crisp, grassy and citrusy, this is the epitome of cool, fresh Sauvignon Blanc. It's a light, bright, easy-drinking wine that's ready to go now. | | 86 | 11 | Southwest France | Côtes de Gascogne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Uby 2012 Sauvignon Blanc (Côtes de Gascogne) | Sauvignon Blanc | Domaine Uby |
| 65443 | 65442 | Australia | This bargain-priced offering boasts cool, restrained Cabernet aromas of cassis and mint, with just a touch of tomato creeping in. It's fairly weighty, with bold flavors of Ribena on the palate and soft tannins on the finish. Drink now. | Split River | 86 | 10 | Western Australia | Western Australia | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Evans & Tate 2011 Split River Cabernet Sauvignon (Western Australia) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Evans & Tate |
| 65444 | 65443 | Chile | A scratchy, fiery opening of juniper, cheesy leather and berry fruit aromas settles with airing. This is tannic as a bag of rocks, with toasty, herbal, dark-fruit flavors. Throughout this feels abrasive, hard and blocky, with a finish of spice and chocolate flavors roughened by hard residual tannins. | Hacienda Araucano Clos de Lolol | 86 | 24 | Lolol Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | François Lurton 2010 Hacienda Araucano Clos de Lolol Red (Lolol Valley) | Red Blend | François Lurton |
| 65445 | 65444 | Chile | Spiced plum and raspberry aromas are on the full and dark side. This offers good volume and a medium-plus body with black cherry and black currant flavors. A dark-leaning, peppery finish tops off this full-fruited Pinot. | Hacienda Araucano Reserva | 86 | 13 | Central Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | François Lurton 2012 Hacienda Araucano Reserva Pinot Noir (Central Valley) | Pinot Noir | François Lurton |
| 65446 | 65445 | Austria | Smooth, soft creamed fruits and fresh acidity combine easily here in this purely fruity wine. Lightly aromatic, it's a buoyant wine that's ready to drink now. Screwcap. | Classic | 86 | 19 | Steiermark | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Strauss 2012 Classic Chardonnay (Steiermark) | Chardonnay | Strauss |
| 65447 | 65446 | Chile | This Cabernet opens with a light whiff of green leafiness, then cola, berry and rhubarb notes appear. The mouthfeel is lively and crisp, with a shot of acidity in the midpalate sticking out. Slightly tart flavors of berry and cassis are spicy and herbal, while the finish is quick. | Sepia Reserva | 86 | 12 | Maipo Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Vistamar 2011 Sepia Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Maipo Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Vistamar |
| 65448 | 65447 | Austria | A simple, fruity wine, this offers lime and green-apple flavors giving complete freshness. It's a light, aromatic wine with a touch of pepper. Drink now. Screwcap. | | 86 | 17 | Kamptal | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Steininger 2012 Grüner Veltliner (Kamptal) | Grüner Veltliner | Steininger |
| 65449 | 65448 | France | Rough around the edges, this is a dry and tannic wine. It has mint, red currant fruit and a dry center. It needs a year or two, but is likely to remain rustic. | Benjamin de Vieux Château Gaubert | 86 | 18 | Bordeaux | Graves | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Vieux Château Gaubert 2011 Benjamin de Vieux Château Gaubert (Graves) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Vieux Château Gaubert |
| 65450 | 65449 | Italy | This all-Sangiovese Chianti offers black-skinned fruit and new leather aromas. The firm palate delivers prune and ripe tangerine fruit, framed by smooth tannins. | Cerretello | 88 | 15 | Tuscany | Chianti Superiore | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Pieve de' Pitti 2013 Cerretello (Chianti Superiore) | Sangiovese | Pieve de' Pitti |
| 65451 | 65450 | Italy | This blend of 90% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon opens with bell pepper, cassis and grilled herb aromas. The palate offers ripe black currant, anise, sage and mocha flavors, buttressed by crunchy tannins. Drink through 2020. | Argirio | 88 | 27 | Tuscany | Toscana | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | PoderNuovo a Palazzone 2013 Argirio Red (Toscana) | Red Blend | PoderNuovo a Palazzone |
| 65452 | 65451 | Italy | Reserved at first, this Brunello gradually reveals tilled soil and black-skinned fruit aromas. The dense, straightforward palate displays ripe plum and clove notes with a hint of licorice and closed-grained tannins. | Riserva | 88 | 90 | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Poggio Nardone 2011 Riserva (Brunello di Montalcino) | Sangiovese | Poggio Nardone |
| 65453 | 65452 | Italy | Dark-skinned berry, underbrush and leather aromas lead the nose. The palate is firm, offering plum, toast, mocha and tobacco flavors, while assertive tannins leave a taut finish. | | 88 | 50 | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Poggio Nardone 2012 Brunello di Montalcino | Sangiovese | Poggio Nardone |
| 65454 | 65453 | Italy | Made entirely from Sangiovese, this juicy wine opens with red cherry and white pepper aromas that carry over to the easygoing palate. They're joined by raspberry notes and fresh acidity, smooth tannins providing the framework. There's lots to enjoy here, but drink soon. | Locorosso | 88 | 15 | Tuscany | Toscana | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Pratesi 2015 Locorosso Sangiovese (Toscana) | Sangiovese | Pratesi |
| 65455 | 65454 | US | A sweet succulence of white peach stars in this full-bodied, well-built and ripe wine. Plush on the palate, it rewards in a freshness of acidity that balances its richness. | | 88 | 25 | California | Rutherford | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Provenance Vineyards 2015 Sauvignon Blanc (Rutherford) | Sauvignon Blanc | Provenance Vineyards |
| 65456 | 65455 | Italy | Made of 85% Sangiovese and 15% Ciliegiolo, this has blue flower and underbrush fragrance. The earthy, straightforward palate delivers black cherry, thyme and white pepper flavors, held together with smooth tannins. There's lots to enjoy here, but drink soon. | Maremmino | 88 | 13 | Tuscany | Maremma | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Rascioni e Cecconello 2015 Maremmino (Maremma) | Red Blend | Rascioni e Cecconello |
| 65457 | 65456 | US | Fruit filled aromas of fresh plum, herb and blackberry lead to forward, plush dark-fruit flavors. The tannins give a light squeeze, with a touch of sugar sweetening the finish. | Dark | 88 | 11 | America | | | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Original House Wine 2015 Dark Cabernet Sauvignon (America) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Original House Wine |
| 65458 | 65457 | Spain | Aromas of wet cement, plum, blueberry and cherry come with moderate oak. This feels wide and grabby, with no definitive focal point. Spicy earthy slightly exotic berry and plum flavors finish with grabby tannins and juicy acidity. | Gotes del Montsant | 88 | 23 | Catalonia | Montsant | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Portal del Priorat 2013 Gotes del Montsant Carignan-Grenache (Montsant) | Carignan-Grenache | Portal del Priorat |
| 65459 | 65458 | Italy | Made entirely from Sangiovese, this offers scorched earth, chopped herb and black-skinned fruit aromas. The dense palate delivers ripe black plum, mocha and a hint of clove, with firm but rather evolved tannins. Drink 2019. | Riserva | 88 | 45 | Tuscany | Chianti Classico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Quercia al Poggio 2009 Riserva (Chianti Classico) | Sangiovese | Quercia al Poggio |
| 65460 | 65459 | US | This blend of 60% Chardonnay with 40% Viognier opens with buttery popcorn aromas that lead into lithe, silky apple and apricot flavors. Restrained in its oak use, just hinting at vanilla, it has a tangy finish. | Yin-Yang | 88 | 22 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Spann Vineyards 2014 Yin-Yang Chardonnay-Viognier (Sonoma County) | Chardonnay-Viognier | Spann Vineyards |