| 67343 | 67342 | Italy | Ripe berry, clove, espresso and menthol aromas lead the nose on this hearty wine. The dense, concentrated palate delivers dried cherry, steeped plum, coffee, vanilla, licorice and toasted oak alongside bracing tannins. The heat of evident alcohol throws this wine off balance. | | 89 | 139 | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Tassi 2010 Brunello di Montalcino | Sangiovese | Tassi |
| 67344 | 67343 | US | Lighter in color, this wine offers aromas of vanilla, cocoa, tobacco leaf, spice and red fruit. On the palate, it shows a pleasing mixture of fruit and barrel flavors. | Howling Wolfe Reserve | 89 | 30 | Washington | Horse Heaven Hills | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Thurston Wolfe 2012 Howling Wolfe Reserve Zinfandel (Horse Heaven Hills) | Zinfandel | Thurston Wolfe |
| 67345 | 67344 | US | This takes a rich, complex approach, with spicy, honey-like and almost meaty aromas, ripe Bosc pear and almond flavors and a hefty texture. Medium to full bodied, it has some crisp acidity in the background and a sense of luxuriousness to drinking it. | | 89 | 24 | California | Anderson Valley | | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Balo 2013 Pinot Gris (Anderson Valley) | Pinot Gris | Balo |
| 67346 | 67345 | Italy | Aromas of toasted oak, dark-skinned fruit, leafy underbrush and roasted coffee bean come together in the glass. The palate offers dried black cherry, espresso, mocha, licorice and powdered sage alongside astringent but not very persistent tannins. Drink through 2020. | Poggio alle Mura | 89 | 86 | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Banfi 2010 Poggio alle Mura (Brunello di Montalcino) | Sangiovese | Banfi |
| 67347 | 67346 | Italy | Bottled by a leading Prosecco and grappa firm from Veneto, this has aromas of red berry, grilled herb, blue flower and a hint of leather. The palate offers wild cherry, orange zest, mocha, cinnamon, anise and coffee alongside tightly wound tannins. Drink 2018–2028. | Il Vino dei Poeti | 89 | | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Bottega 2010 Il Vino dei Poeti (Brunello di Montalcino) | Sangiovese | Bottega |
| 67348 | 67347 | France | The initial impression of this wine is almost dry. That comes from the dense structure as well as the complex interplay between botrytis and acidity. Yellow fruits and bitter oranges show well, giving both acidity and final sweetness. Drink from 2018 | | 89 | | Bordeaux | Barsac | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Caillou 2011 Barsac | Bordeaux-style White Blend | Château Caillou |
| 67349 | 67348 | France | Under the same ownership as Château la Dominique in Saint-Émilion, Clément-Pichon has produced a richly juicy 2012. Firm structure underlies the generous fruits, while the acidity and the dry core of tannins promise good aging. Drink from 2017. | | 89 | 25 | Bordeaux | Haut-Médoc | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Clément-Pichon 2012 Haut-Médoc | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Clément-Pichon |
| 67350 | 67349 | France | While this has some lean tannins, the wine offers ripe red fruit and berry character to balance. It's structured, still young and getting its tannins together. Drink this fresh, structured and juicy wine from 2018. | | 89 | | Bordeaux | Pessac-Léognan | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Lafargue 2012 Pessac-Léognan | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Lafargue |
| 67321 | 67320 | US | This affordable, straightforward white wine is fresh and crisp, buoyed up with tart acids and flavors of citrus rind, pears, and green apples. It has a bit more concentration than its budget-priced Washington competitors, and the vibrant, clean fruit flavors match well with a wide variety of summer dishes. | | 87 | 9 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Hogue 2007 Pinot Grigio (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Pinot Grigio | Hogue |
| 67322 | 67321 | US | A very nice Cab, a little dry and brittle by itself, but with a rich core of black currants, cherries and herbs framed in rich tannins. All it needs is a good steak to make it sing. | | 87 | 22 | California | Sonoma Valley | Sonoma | | | Kunde 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Kunde |
| 67323 | 67322 | US | Tastes riper and oakier than in previous vintages, giving it a somewhat flamboyant personality, but lovers of this California style will be impressed by the pineapple custard, butterscotch, crème brûlée and smoky oak flavors. | Sangiacomo Vineyard | 87 | 40 | California | Carneros | Napa-Sonoma | | | Acacia 2006 Sangiacomo Vineyard Chardonnay (Carneros) | Chardonnay | Acacia |
| 67324 | 67323 | US | Noteworthy for lush, slightly sweet flavors of mashed black cherries, espresso and dark chocolate, this gooey Grenache is from a well-known vineyard. It's smooth as velvet, with a polished mouthfeel. The alcohol is very high, but the wine handles it well. | Byron Vineyard Delta | 87 | 35 | California | Santa Maria Valley | Central Coast | | | Ampelos 2005 Byron Vineyard Delta Grenache (Santa Maria Valley) | Grenache | Ampelos |
| 67325 | 67324 | US | This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah is too ripe and obvious for its own good. It's very good, offering a vast wealth of pie filling blackberries, cherries, cassis, licorice and chocolate flavors, but you find yourself wishing that, at this price, it had greater structure and was a little more aloof and tantalizing. | Blend 25 | 87 | 49 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | B Cellars 2005 Blend 25 Red (Napa Valley) | Red Blend | B Cellars |
| 67326 | 67325 | France | With its deep pink color, this wine enjoys a fresh strawberry flavor, with some sweetness and a fruit candy freshness. In the mouth, it is full, the mousse is tight and the acidity is not completely balanced with the fruit, which will almost certainly need more time to blend together. | Fleur de Rosé Brut | 87 | | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Beaumont des Crayères 2003 Fleur de Rosé Brut (Champagne) | Champagne Blend | Beaumont des Crayères |
| 67327 | 67326 | US | Here's a textbook California Chardonnay made in a ripe, oaky style that pleases for its richness. The pineapple pie flavors have a toasted meringue edge, and the finish is dry and spicy. | | 87 | 28 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Cosentino 2006 Chardonnay (Napa Valley) | Chardonnay | Cosentino |
| 67328 | 67327 | Italy | Inky and black, this dense Amarone boasts thick layers of ripe fruit, mesquite wood, black stone and root beer. The wine has a raw, fresh quality and closes with thick, gritty tannins. | | 87 | 100 | Veneto | Amarone della Valpolicella | | | | Fattoria Garbole 2004 Amarone della Valpolicella | Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara | Fattoria Garbole |
| 67329 | 67328 | US | Crisp and flavorful, a delicious Chardonnay designed for rich fare like scallops or shrimp in saffron, coconut milk and butter sauce. The flavors of pineapples, mangoes, nectarines, peaches and smoky oak are complex and have a honey-sweet finish. | Estate Vanumanutagi Vineyard | 87 | 30 | California | Santa Cruz Mountains | Central Coast | | | Fernwood 2006 Estate Vanumanutagi Vineyard Chardonnay (Santa Cruz Mountains) | Chardonnay | Fernwood |
| 67330 | 67329 | US | Feels a bit heavy-handed, with forward, ripe flavors of cherries, root beer, currants, cedar and Asian spices. Could be going through an awkward phase. Made entirely from Dijon clone 667. | Rancho Santa Rosa Vineyard | 87 | 44 | California | Sta. Rita Hills | Central Coast | | | Flying Goat Cellars 2006 Rancho Santa Rosa Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills) | Pinot Noir | Flying Goat Cellars |
| 67331 | 67330 | US | Very ripe and a little heavy, this Pinot has impressive flavors of crushed blackberries and cherries, with a spicy, licorice and cola finish. Drink now through 2010. | Leras Vineyard | 87 | 37 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | | | Napoma 2006 Leras Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) | Pinot Noir | Napoma |
| 67332 | 67331 | US | Small amounts of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Syrah have been added to the blend, perhaps to amp up the color and cut the acids. This has pretty toast and strawberry tartness, light and lively. The finish hints at green pepper and herb. | Stillwater Creek Vineyard | 87 | 25 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Novelty Hill 2005 Stillwater Creek Vineyard Sangiovese (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Sangiovese | Novelty Hill |
| 67333 | 67332 | France | There is just a hint of a pale blush in the color of this wine, and the delicate flavors follow the same light, fresh style. It is not dry, however, and red berries do give softness. To finish, a touch of caramel adds ripeness to the acidity. | Springtime Brut Rosé | 87 | | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Pommery NV Springtime Brut Rosé (Champagne) | Champagne Blend | Pommery |
| 67334 | 67333 | US | Textbook RRV Pinot Noir, a red wine for Cab and Merlot lovers who want to graduate to this great grape. Dry and full-bodied, it actually has some pronounced tannins, with currant and bitter cherry skin flavors and darker, complex notes of pine sap, balsamic and black pepper. | Estate Vineyards | 87 | 35 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | | | Russian Hill 2006 Estate Vineyards Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) | Pinot Noir | Russian Hill |
| 67335 | 67334 | US | Tasting a bit tight and candied now, this Pinot might just need a little time in the bottle to knit together. It has that jammy, young wine taste of fresh cherries and raspberries, and mouthwatering acidity. Give it until mid-2009. | Tina Marie Vineyard | 87 | 50 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | | | Savannah-Chanelle 2006 Tina Marie Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) | Pinot Noir | Savannah-Chanelle |
| 67336 | 67335 | US | You won't miss the taste of oak one bit, because this Chard is so rich and crisply stimulating on its own. It floods the palate with pineapple jam, peach pie, green apple butter, vanilla and cinnamon-honey granola flavors that are clean and pure. | Oak Free | 87 | 25 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | St. Supéry 2007 Oak Free Chardonnay (Napa Valley) | Chardonnay | St. Supéry |
| 67337 | 67336 | US | This is a sweet and round and forward Merlot, at least upon entry. Then it takes a right angle turn, adding more astringent flavors of rock and earth and green tea. It's not quite Jekyll & Hyde, but it's not entirely pulled together. It needs a substantial piece of grilled meat to help soften those finishing tannins. | | 87 | 27 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Bergevin Lane 2005 Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Merlot | Bergevin Lane |
| 67338 | 67337 | US | Surprising scents of clover and mint rise up from the glass, leading into a round, fruity, substantial wine with good cherry fruit and some earthy tannins from the 5% Cabernet Franc in the blend. The wine has not completely knit together, but a good steak could fix that. | | 87 | 25 | Washington | Horse Heaven Hills | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Canoe Ridge 2005 Merlot (Horse Heaven Hills) | Merlot | Canoe Ridge |
| 67339 | 67338 | Argentina | Plenty of charcoal, toast and resin work the bouquet, while the fruit seems a little candied. There's a mix of black berry notes and oak, which results in a creamy mouthfeel and lingering vanilla and sweetness. A complete Malbec, but one that's neither unique nor overly special. | Gran Reserva | 87 | 19 | Other | Neuquén | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Chaltén 2006 Gran Reserva Malbec (Neuquén) | Malbec | Chaltén |
| 67340 | 67339 | US | Very fruity and fresh but also smooth and supple, this full-bodied wine smells like ripe raspberries. Likewise, tastes recall raspberries and red cherries. and feel firm and grippy enough to counterbalance the ripeness and body. It's a very sleek but very big mouthful. | Premier Old Vine | 89 | 20 | California | Amador County | Sierra Foothills | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Renwood 2012 Premier Old Vine Zinfandel (Amador County) | Zinfandel | Renwood |
| 67341 | 67340 | Italy | Aromas of stewed fruit, leather, tilled soil and a whiff of game take shape in the glass. The austere palate shows bright red berry, ground white pepper and menthol alongside chewy tannins and brisk acidity. It has the breeding to evolve and improve through 2025 or so. | | 89 | 80 | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | San Carlo 2010 Brunello di Montalcino | Sangiovese | San Carlo |
| 67342 | 67341 | US | Threads of dark char, nuts and spice meander throughout this rich, deeply concentrated Bordeaux-style blend. Plump black cherry and cassis flavors are luscious on the palate, but invigorated by a bright flash of acidity and spice on the finish. | Optimus | 89 | 25 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Swedish Hill 2012 Optimus Red (Finger Lakes) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Swedish Hill |