| 66031 | 66030 | Portugal | With its big, fat mouthfeel, but very little fruit to back it up, at this stage this wine seems to be about wood, spice and richness without balance. The Reserva from the property seems to have a better focus. | Condessa de Santar | 85 | 32 | Dão | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Casa de Santar 2005 Condessa de Santar White (Dão) | Portuguese White | Casa de Santar |
| 66032 | 66031 | US | This is a pretty good Cab, as far as it goes. It tastes a bit sharp, with very ripe blackberry and currant flavors that have a baked fruit quality. Doesn't seem like an ager, so drink now. | Caton Vineyard | 85 | 42 | California | Sonoma Valley | Sonoma | | | Ty Caton 2004 Caton Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Ty Caton |
| 66033 | 66032 | Italy | Here's an easy but powerful Grigio with aromas of cut grass and exotic fruit. The wine has good structure and weight suggesting a pairing with fish, risotto or a Greek salad. | Pinot Grigio | 85 | 14 | Northeastern Italy | Colli Orientali del Friuli | | | | Valchiarò 2006 Pinot Grigio Pinot Grigio (Colli Orientali del Friuli) | Pinot Grigio | Valchiarò |
| 66034 | 66033 | Canada | This is an intriguing red, with its nose of dried fennel, eucalyptus, and rosemary, and on the palate, pretty flavors of cassis and anise. Though gentle, the wine has balance and character. Imported by Wine Emporium. | Family Reserve | 85 | 50 | Ontario | Niagara Peninsula | | Susan Kostrzewa | @suskostrzewa | Pillitteri 2002 Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Niagara Peninsula) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Pillitteri |
| 66035 | 66034 | US | An unusual interpretation of Semillon, which is usually more like Chardonnay than this one. It's a very dry, crisp, minerally wine with citrus, fig and tart green apple flavors, similar to a Pinot Grigio. | | 85 | 12 | California | Livermore Valley | Central Coast | | | Fenestra 2006 Sémillon (Livermore Valley) | Sémillon | Fenestra |
| 66036 | 66035 | Chile | A real South American take on this French grape. The nose is savory and smoky, with deep berry and vanilla aromas. So far so good, but the palate turns tannic and astringent, with black fruit and fig flavors getting run over by the grating mouthfeel. A take-no-prisoners wine with a coarse edge. | Tierra Oscura | 84 | 15 | Maule Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Chilcas 2005 Tierra Oscura Cabernet Franc (Maule Valley) | Cabernet Franc | Chilcas |
| 66037 | 66036 | France | A light-bodied rosé with plenty of freshness on the finish, this is very clean and fruity in a slightly confected style. The delicate strawberry and cherry flavors are pleasant enough. Best served well chilled. | Sables d'Azur | 84 | 9 | Provence | Côtes de Provence | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Baron Gassier 2007 Sables d'Azur Rosé (Côtes de Provence) | Rosé | Baron Gassier |
| 66038 | 66037 | Italy | Fresh, easy and a bit watery overall, this Pinot Grigio offers simple aromas of citrus, grapefruit with subtle shadings of crushed white stone. It ends on a simple, dry note. | | 84 | 10 | Northeastern Italy | Friuli Grave | | | | Cabert 2007 Pinot Grigio (Friuli Grave) | Pinot Grigio | Cabert |
| 66039 | 66038 | Italy | Amber in color and very fragrant and sweet on the nose, this is a sticky, chewy Traminer with aromas of yellow rose, exotic fruit and a touch of pine resin. It's complicated and layered, with a dense, chewy texture. | | 84 | | Northeastern Italy | Delle Venezie | | | | Castello di Porcìa 2007 Traminer (Delle Venezie) | Traminer | Castello di Porcìa |
| 66040 | 66039 | Chile | Cranberry and other red-fruit aromas are sort of raw, and the oak treatment on this wine is domineering and resiny. Amid the wood chips there's plum and boysenberry flavors, but as soon as you center in on those you also get dry tannins and a veneer of oak flavor. | Reserva | 84 | 10 | Maule Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Chilcas 2006 Reserva Merlot (Maule Valley) | Merlot | Chilcas |
| 66041 | 66040 | France | From the producers of Domaines Ott, this is an attempt at an entry-level rosé. It's plump in the mouth, delviering round, canteloupe and citrus flavors, but finishes a bit soft. | Les Domaniers de Puits Mouret | 84 | 20 | Provence | Côtes de Provence | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Domaines Ott 2006 Les Domaniers de Puits Mouret Rosé (Côtes de Provence) | Rosé | Domaines Ott |
| 66042 | 66041 | Chile | Lively on the nose, with a strong whiff of Pine Sol but also some mulchy leaves. The palate is chunky and solid in terms of feel, with short berry and plum flavors mixed with green, mossy, drying tannins. A bit funky but not out of the realm of what's normal for Carmenère. | Reserva | 84 | 14 | Rapel Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | El Toqui 2005 Reserva Carmenère (Rapel Valley) | Carmenère | El Toqui |
| 66043 | 66042 | Italy | This is an intense and very aromatic Sauvignon that boasts exotic fruit and herbal tones, but it also has a distinct note of peanut or butterscotch in the background that takes away from the natural fruit. The wine is lean and fresh in the mouth. | | 84 | 16 | Northeastern Italy | Colli Orientali del Friuli | | | | Ermacora 2006 Sauvignon (Colli Orientali del Friuli) | Sauvignon | Ermacora |
| 66044 | 66043 | US | Simple, with apricot, peach and pineapple flavors elaborated with a coating of smoky oak. Acidity is fine, and the finish is totally dry. | | 84 | 18 | California | Livermore Valley | Central Coast | | | Fenestra 2006 Chardonnay (Livermore Valley) | Chardonnay | Fenestra |
| 66045 | 66044 | US | The director has turned his eye to Sonoma County to produce less expensive wines. It's a little too ripe, with blackberry, raisin and prune flavors and some edgy tannins. | Director's Cut | 84 | 26 | California | Alexander Valley | Sonoma | | | Francis Ford Coppola 2005 Director's Cut Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Francis Ford Coppola |
| 66046 | 66045 | US | Ripe and rather harsh, this Cab has simple flavors of blackberries, currants, plums, mocha and woodspice. The finish is peppery and hot. | | 84 | 28 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | | | Kenneth Volk 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Kenneth Volk |
| 66047 | 66046 | US | This bottling from Merriam has been all over the board over the years. It seems to do better in a warmer vintage. The 2003 vintage was not a great one in the North Coast, and this wine, while showing some polished flavors, is a bit lean. The cherry and currant flavors have been enriched by 50% new oak. Drink now. | Windacre | 84 | 30 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | | | Merriam 2003 Windacre Merlot (Russian River Valley) | Merlot | Merriam |
| 66048 | 66047 | US | Soft in texture, with pie-filling flavors of cherries, raspberries and cola, this Pinot is dry and silky. Oak adds smoky notes. | Moore Vineyard | 84 | 30 | California | San Luis Obispo County | Central Coast | | | Stephen's 2005 Moore Vineyard Pinot Noir (San Luis Obispo County) | Pinot Noir | Stephen's |
| 66049 | 66048 | US | Heavy oak and lees were applied to this wine's rich, ripe flavors of tropical fruit, Meyer lemon, orange and lime. It's delicious, but it lacks nuance and complexity. | | 86 | 35 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Frank Family 2011 Chardonnay (Napa Valley) | Chardonnay | Frank Family |
| 66050 | 66049 | Spain | Dusty cherry and raspberry aromas taste candied and friendly. The palate on this reddish-colored wine is round and plump, with good texture. It tastes sweet but clean, with flavors of strawberry, cherry and pepper on the finish. 80% Garnacha and 20% Graciano. | Rosado | 86 | 10 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Ilurce 2011 Rosado Rosé (Rioja) | Rosé | Ilurce |
| 66051 | 66050 | Italy | Campirossi opens with slightly muddled aromas of candied fruit, leather and almond. It shows a touch of bitterness on the finish, with lingering notes of crushed white pepper. | Campirossi | 86 | 17 | Southern Italy | Salento | | | | Miali 2009 Campirossi Primitivo (Salento) | Primitivo | Miali |
| 66052 | 66051 | Italy | This blend of Negroamaro and Primitivo opens with savory aromas of cured ham, pipe tobacco, jammy fruit and prune. The mouthfeel is soft and velvety. This wine will appeal to those who enjoy a ripe, raisiny style. | Ìchore | 86 | 16 | Southern Italy | Salento | | | | Miali 2009 Ìchore Red (Salento) | Red Blend | Miali |
| 66053 | 66052 | US | This Proprietor's Reserve Grenache is one of a handful of Maryhill's 2010 reds that improves upon the previous vintage. Sappy and relatively substantial, this has a core of Bing cherry, along with chewy tannins and an earthy finish. | Proprietor's Reserve | 86 | 20 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Maryhill 2010 Proprietor's Reserve Grenache (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Grenache | Maryhill |
| 66054 | 66053 | Portugal | This sweet, smooth and approachable wine shows a rounded, ripe fruit character. It tastes sweet, with a note of black plum jelly and hints of treacle and sultana. For mid-term aging. | Vintage | 86 | | Port | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta Dona Matilde 2009 Vintage (Port) | Port | Quinta Dona Matilde |
| 66055 | 66054 | Portugal | This is ripe and soft, though there are tannins at the back of the palate. The wine shows pepper, black currant and bitter cherry notes. Not for long-term aging. | Vintage | 86 | | Port | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta Seara d'Ordens 2010 Vintage (Port) | Port | Quinta Seara d'Ordens |
| 66056 | 66055 | Germany | Firm tannins and notes of fresh dill and toasted coconut brood against the delicate backdrop of the crisp notes of black-plums and violets. It's an elegant wine, but slight and understated in structure. | 1479N Ruber | 86 | 28 | Ahr | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Nelles 2009 1479N Ruber Spätburgunder (Ahr) | Spätburgunder | Nelles |
| 66057 | 66056 | France | This is initially a serious and structured wine, which subsequently rounds out but always keeps the firm structure of its vintage. It hints at wood aging, plus black currant freshness and tight acidity on the finish. | | 86 | 15 | Bordeaux | Médoc | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Barton & Guestier 2010 Médoc | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Barton & Guestier |
| 66058 | 66057 | France | This shows the problems of overripe fruit that plagued many 2009s. It is soft, giving the impression of sweetness, with the structure vastly understated. Juicy and fruity, this is ready to drink now. | | 86 | | Bordeaux | Saint-Émilion | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Clos de Sarpe 2009 Saint-Émilion | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Clos de Sarpe |
| 66059 | 66058 | France | This is a big, weighty tannin- and wood-dominated wine, with a structure that is firm, dry and concentrated. It shows the firm structure of the year, and the juicy black fruits are still waiting to show. Give it 2–3 years. | | 86 | 17 | Bordeaux | Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château des Demoiselles 2010 Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château des Demoiselles |
| 66060 | 66059 | France | This soft, fruity wine is lined with acidity and gentle tannins. It has a ripe red-berry flavor, with a touch of cherry and some dryness toward the finish. Not for long-term aging. | | 86 | 16 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux Supérieur | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château La Mothe du Barry 2010 Bordeaux Supérieur | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château La Mothe du Barry |