| 65671 | 65670 | Chile | Dusty, yeasty citrus aromas show some grit and harshness. The palate is chiseled and acidic, with tart flavors of orange, lime and green herbs. Fresh and highly quaffable, this is the kind of wine to drink with shrimp salad or raw oysters. | | 87 | 13 | Casablanca Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Peñalolen 2014 Sauvignon Blanc (Casablanca Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Peñalolen |
| 65672 | 65671 | Italy | Smooth and succulent, this easy-drinking wine offers aromas of violet, wild berry and dark cooking spice. On the palate, gripping but fine-grained tannins support the dark cherry, black raspberry and white pepper flavors. | Violante | 87 | 15 | Southern Italy | Castel del Monte | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Rivera 2012 Violante Nero di Troia (Castel del Monte) | Nero di Troia | Rivera |
| 65673 | 65672 | US | Nicely balanced and firmly tannic, this appealing blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Franc has personality and mouthwatering structure. A spicy, tamarind aroma leads to bright red cherry flavors, well-polished tannins and a clean finish. | Il Fiore | 87 | 30 | California | Livermore Valley | Central Coast | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Rodrigue Molyneaux 2011 Il Fiore Red (Livermore Valley) | Red Blend | Rodrigue Molyneaux |
| 65674 | 65673 | US | This has a brownish color at the rim and is marked by an earthy, leathery aroma. The wine has flavors like roasted tomatoes and black olives and feels soft and easy in texture. It's full bodied, but very mellow, mature and easy to drink. The blend is 85% Sangiovese, with Syrah, Primitivo and Cabernet Sauvignon. | Super Tuscan Style | 87 | 28 | California | Lodi | Central Valley | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Domenico 2010 Super Tuscan Style Sangiovese-Cabernet Sauvignon (Lodi) | Sangiovese-Cabernet Sauvignon | Domenico |
| 65675 | 65674 | Chile | Earthy, loamy, baked berry aromas shout out “hot vintage,” while this is soft and chunky on the palate. Flavors of baked plum and earthy raspberry are heavy and finish with notes of molasses and leather. Drink now to get the most out of this weighty Pinot. | Grand Reserve | 87 | 20 | Casablanca Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Quintay 2012 Grand Reserve Pinot Noir (Casablanca Valley) | Pinot Noir | Quintay |
| 65676 | 65675 | Italy | Made from dried Negroamaro grapes, this robust wine opens with earthy aromas of tilled soil, hay, leather, game and mature black fruit. The palate delivers dried date, bitter prune and licorice alongside astringent tannins. | Graticciaia | 87 | 100 | Southern Italy | Salento | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Agricole Vallone 2010 Graticciaia Negroamaro (Salento) | Negroamaro | Agricole Vallone |
| 65677 | 65676 | US | Smooth in texture and layered in flavor, this is well-balanced. The color is not too dark and the aromas and flavors recall red cherries and flowers. Mild tannins and fresh acidity help hold everything together. | | 87 | 20 | California | Mendocino | | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Barra 2012 Pinot Noir (Mendocino) | Pinot Noir | Barra |
| 65678 | 65677 | US | This medium-bodied wine has a surprisingly firm texture from crisp acidity and a relative abundance of tannin. It shows tasty, tart cherry and cranberry flavors, and an astringent finish. A little age should smooth it out by late 2015 and beyond. | | 87 | 16 | California | Mendocino County | | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Bonterra 2013 Pinot Noir (Mendocino County) | Pinot Noir | Bonterra |
| 65679 | 65678 | Italy | A blend of 80% Negroamaro and 20% Malvasia Nera, this has aromas that recall weedy underbrush, black plum, resin, nutmeg and toasted oak. The dense palate offers mature blackberry, dried black cherry, fig and clove alongside angular tannins. It's reached its ideal drinking window so enjoy soon. | Falco Nero Riserva | 87 | 18 | Southern Italy | Salice Salentino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Cantine De Falco 2009 Falco Nero Riserva Red (Salice Salentino) | Red Blend | Cantine De Falco |
| 65680 | 65679 | Italy | Round and ripe, this opens with aromas of black plum, vanilla, mocha and earthy note of tilled soil. The one-dimensional palate doles out rich blackberry, plum and espresso along with a confectionary note. | N Zero | 87 | 15 | Southern Italy | Salento | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Cantine Menhir 2012 N Zero Negroamaro (Salento) | Negroamaro | Cantine Menhir |
| 65681 | 65680 | US | Aromatically alive with the smell of anise and salumi, this is a soft, layered expression of the grape. Blended with smaller amounts of Petite Sirah, Petit Verdot, Zinfandel and Syrah, it's expressive in blackberry and blueberry fruit. | | 87 | 26 | California | Sonoma Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Sebastiani 2012 Barbera (Sonoma Valley) | Barbera | Sebastiani |
| 65682 | 65681 | Chile | Bell pepper, jalapeño and brined bean aromas straddle the line between snappy/citrusy and vegetal. This has a round palate with weight and punch. Flavors of grapefruit, tangerine, lime and bell pepper hint at vegetal, while the finish is plump and feels fresh. | Special Reserve | 87 | 16 | Leyda Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Siegel 2014 Special Reserve Sauvignon Blanc (Leyda Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Siegel |
| 65683 | 65682 | US | After starting out reduced, this cool-vintage blend of Merlot (43%), Cabernet Franc (32%), Malbec (33%) and Mourvèdre offers cranberry, herbs and chocolate. It's soft and easy drinking—a surprise given the structure often seen in this appellation—with chocolate and cherry flavors taking the lead. | Storm Front | 87 | 29 | Washington | Red Mountain | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Convergence Zone 2011 Storm Front Red (Red Mountain) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Convergence Zone |
| 65684 | 65683 | France | This is a fresh, almond and apple-flavored sparkling wine. With crisp acidity and some attractive bottle aging, it's ripe but cut by a steely aftertaste, and is ready to drink. | Cuvée T | 87 | 25 | Loire Valley | Vouvray | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Vincent Carême 2012 Cuvée T (Vouvray) | Chenin Blanc | Domaine Vincent Carême |
| 65685 | 65684 | US | This has a deep red color and smells deep too, like boysenberry and blackberry. Nice, firm tannins add some texture. It's full bodied, very flavorful, yet fresh and lively, too. | Red-On-Red | 87 | 10 | California | Amador County | Sierra Foothills | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Drytown NV Red-On-Red Red (Amador County) | Red Blend | Drytown |
| 65686 | 65685 | Austria | Very lifted notes of camphor precede a light-bodied, refreshing white and remain within touching distance throughout. This is a fresh, if unusual, Riesling. | Erdenlied | 87 | 13 | Niederösterreich | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Dürnberg 2013 Erdenlied Riesling (Niederösterreich) | Riesling | Dürnberg |
| 65687 | 65686 | France | Only red wine can be produced under the Cahors appellation, so this is released as a Côtes du Lot. It does however come from the Château de Mercuès vineyard, producing a floral, fresh and creamed-apple flavored wine. It is now ready to drink. | Chenin de Mercuès | 87 | 29 | Southwest France | Côtes du Lot | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Georges Vigouroux 2012 Chenin de Mercuès Chenin Blanc (Côtes du Lot) | Chenin Blanc | Georges Vigouroux |
| 65688 | 65687 | US | While aromas of smoke, char and plump black cherry lend a sultry tone to the nose, this light-footed wine is surprisingly refreshing on the palate. Brisk and spry, it finishes with an electric jolt of tart red raspberry and cherry acidity. | | 87 | 19 | New York | Hudson River Region | New York Other | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Glorie Farm Winery 2012 Cabernet Franc (Hudson River Region) | Cabernet Franc | Glorie Farm Winery |
| 65689 | 65688 | France | Made by Pierre Clément at Domaine de Châtenoy for the Xavier Flouret range, this is smooth, rich and soft. Generous and ripe with red berry fruits and gentle tannins, it could age until late 2015 before drinking. | Domaine de Châtenoy Rouge Noir | 87 | 23 | Loire Valley | Menetou-Salon | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Xavier Flouret 2012 Domaine de Châtenoy Rouge Noir (Menetou-Salon) | Pinot Noir | Xavier Flouret |
| 65690 | 65689 | US | Waxy lemon peel accents savory apple and quince notes in this dry, zesty Riesling. While expansive on the palate with bold, voluminous body, it finishes brisk and tart. | Dry | 86 | 16 | New York | New York | New York Other | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Suhru 2012 Dry Riesling (New York) | Riesling | Suhru |
| 65691 | 65690 | Italy | This opens with a floral fragrance of honeysuckle and lavender, with hints of stone fruit and smoke. The palate offers flavors of white peach, citrus and dried apricot, with touches of butterscotch and oak on the close. | Viognier de Le Palaie | 87 | 68 | Tuscany | Toscana | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Le Palaie 2012 Viognier de Le Palaie White (Toscana) | White Blend | Le Palaie |
| 65692 | 65691 | Italy | Made from Grechetto, Procanico, Pinot Bianco and Voigner, this opens with an alluring fragrance of lemon zest, golden apple, tropical fruit and spice. The palate offers pineapple, creamy ripe peach and pear flavors that are energized by mineral notes. | San Giovanni della Sala | 87 | | Central Italy | Umbria | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Marchesi Antinori 2012 San Giovanni della Sala White (Umbria) | White Blend | Marchesi Antinori |
| 65693 | 65692 | US | Steely and crisp with lemon and lime, this Riesling would be ideal to sip while making a meal or at a picnic with friends. It's long on the finish with a texture that's weighty enough to go mano-a-mano with spicy sausage or seafood. | | 87 | 18 | California | Potter Valley | | Virginie Boone | @vboone | McFadden 2012 Riesling (Potter Valley) | Riesling | McFadden |
| 65694 | 65693 | US | New French oak dominates this Chard, giving it buttered toast, butterscotch and caramel aromas and flavors. Underneath all that is a sound wine, brisk in acidity, with orange, peach and tropical fruit flavors. | | 87 | 60 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Moone-Tsai 2011 Chardonnay (Napa Valley) | Chardonnay | Moone-Tsai |
| 65695 | 65694 | Italy | This blend of Grechetto and Trebbiano Spoletino opens with a fragrance of tropical fruit and cantaloupe. The fresh but creamy palate offers rich flavors of green melon, pineapple and green apple, brightened by citrus notes and refreshing acidity. | | 87 | 15 | Central Italy | Umbria | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Perticaia 2012 White (Umbria) | White Blend | Perticaia |
| 65696 | 65695 | US | This new entry into the value-wine sweepstakes is a pretty rose color, offering clean, light scents of wild berry and milk chocolate. Flavors are gently spicy with a malty finish. | | 87 | 25 | Oregon | Oregon | Oregon Other | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Portlandia 2011 Pinot Noir (Oregon) | Pinot Noir | Portlandia |
| 65697 | 65696 | US | Layered with oak, leather and cigar box, this is a smooth, structured Zin. The palate retains some perfume of red raspberry and dark cherry, but it's quite masculine in its approach and taste. | Flutist | 87 | 40 | California | Amador County | Sierra Foothills | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Renwood 2010 Flutist Zinfandel (Amador County) | Zinfandel | Renwood |
| 65698 | 65697 | US | Soft, sweet and high in alcohol, this Zin-based blend contains proportions of Alicante Bouschet, Petite Sirah and Mataro. The flavors are complex with berries, cherries, mocha and cola, along with some raisiny notes. Drink up. | Pagani Ranch | 87 | 35 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | | | Ridge 2011 Pagani Ranch Zinfandel (Sonoma County) | Zinfandel | Ridge |
| 65699 | 65698 | Italy | Made from a blend of organically farmed Grechetto, Procanico and Sauvignon blanc, this charming single-vineyard selection offers up a floral fragrance of acacia flower accented aromatic herbs. The palate delivers ripe pear, mint and thyme flavors, with crisp acidity. | Tragugnano | 87 | 30 | Central Italy | Orvieto | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Sergio Mottura 2012 Tragugnano (Orvieto) | White Blend | Sergio Mottura |
| 65700 | 65699 | US | This is a ripe, enjoyable wine with bright flavors of blackberries and currants. Brisk acidity and thick tannins make this a great pairing with a marbled steak. | | 87 | 30 | California | Central Coast | Central Coast | | | Smith & Hook 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon (Central Coast) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Smith & Hook |