| 69541 | 69540 | US | This veers strongly into the herbal side of Cabernet. It's scented with stem and leaf, and the flavors follow. It's tight, tart and chewy, verging on sour as it comes up short in the finish. | | 85 | 40 | Oregon | Rogue Valley | Southern Oregon | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Griffin Creek 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon (Rogue Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Griffin Creek |
| 69542 | 69541 | France | This Rasteau-based estate has turned out a plummy, savory blend of Grenache, Syrah and Carignan aged solely in concrete. The plum fruit is pronounced, balanced by hints of asphalt and some dusty tannins on the finish. | | 85 | 16 | Rhône Valley | Côtes du Rhône | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Grand Nicolet 2013 Red (Côtes du Rhône) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Grand Nicolet |
| 69543 | 69542 | US | Short, sharp and attenuated, this has a volatile edge to its aromas, and that sharpness carries over into the palate. | Lia's Vineyard Jory Slope | 85 | 32 | Oregon | Chehalem Mountains | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Longplay 2012 Lia's Vineyard Jory Slope Chardonnay (Chehalem Mountains) | Chardonnay | Longplay |
| 69544 | 69543 | Chile | Hot pink in color, the palate is open and mild, but unstructured. Simple raspberry and plum flavors finish alert but with a basic finish of red and citrus fruits. | Cherub Rosé of | 85 | 16 | Colchagua Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Montes 2014 Cherub Rosé of Syrah (Colchagua Valley) | Syrah | Montes |
| 69545 | 69544 | US | This is fresh and citrusy, with lemon and grapefruit aromas that lead to lightly herbal flavors. It tastes almost dry, is medium bodied, and has a good balance of crispness and straightforward fruit character. | Family Reserve | 85 | 8 | California | California | California Other | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Oak Grove 2013 Family Reserve Sauvignon Blanc (California) | Sauvignon Blanc | Oak Grove |
| 69546 | 69545 | Chile | Roasted berry and plum aromas are earthy and leathery. This wine feels raw on the palate, with snappy acidity. Flavors of herb-infused tomato and briny plum finish oaky and spicy, with a forced note of clove. This blend of Merlot, Shiraz, Tempranillo and Viognier is not your typical Chilean red blend. | Reserva II | 85 | 10 | Maule Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Palo Alto 2013 Reserva II Red (Maule Valley) | Red Blend | Palo Alto |
| 69547 | 69546 | Italy | The nose on this isn't very expressive, but eventually reveals aromas of cooked fruit and a whiff of barnyard. The palate delivers black pepper and cured meat but the fruit has completely dried up. Fleeting but drying tannins give it an astringent finish. | Sodole | 84 | 55 | Tuscany | Toscana | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Guicciardini Strozzi 2009 Sodole Sangiovese (Toscana) | Sangiovese | Guicciardini Strozzi |
| 69548 | 69547 | Spain | A muscular, oaky nose shows cool, grapy, berry aromas that carry an animal streak. This is drawing, tannic and rubbery on the palate, with meaty, hard-spice flavors of blackberry that turn mildly bitter and hot on the finish. | Magnífico | 84 | 10 | Northern Spain | Cariñena | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Ignacio Marín 2013 Magnífico Grenache (Cariñena) | Grenache | Ignacio Marín |
| 69549 | 69548 | US | This is slightly sweet, moderately fruity and smooth in texture. Light aromas of peaches and flowers lead to flavors like sugared honeydew melon. It would match with cheese or spicy Asian food. | | 84 | 23 | California | California | California Other | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Bota Box 2013 Riesling (California) | Riesling | Bota Box |
| 69550 | 69549 | Chile | Cherry and plum aromas are generic but largely clean. This tastes sweet and buttery, with creamy, lactic notes which accent cherry and berry flavors. A candied tone of residual sugar creates a sticky sensation on the finish. | | 84 | 23 | Chile | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bota Box 2014 Pinot Noir (Chile) | Pinot Noir | Bota Box |
| 69551 | 69550 | France | Dominated by Fronton's own native Négrette grape, this is a spicy, earthy wine. A green bell pepper undertow gives freshness while also an unripe character. The wine should be drunk now. | | 84 | 17 | Southwest France | Fronton | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Chateau Saint Louis 2012 Red (Fronton) | Red Blend | Chateau Saint Louis |
| 69552 | 69551 | Spain | A neutral nose shows generic white-flower notes and yeast. This feels ultra ripe and candied on the palate, while tropical flavors of mango and peach are very ripe and finish plump, with only modest acidity. | | 84 | 16 | Northern Spain | Rueda | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Circe 2014 Verdejo (Rueda) | Verdejo | Circe |
| 69553 | 69552 | US | Shy scents of iron and wild berries barely reach the nose on this wine from San Benito County. The palate shows mostly dried violets and some tannic grip | | 84 | 25 | California | Paicines | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Donati 2012 Cabernet Franc (Paicines) | Cabernet Franc | Donati |
| 69554 | 69553 | Chile | Dry, rubbery aromas are low on fruit. This is pulpy and citric in feel, with flavors of apple cider, brown sugar and caramel. Sweetness carries onto the finish, which tastes mostly of molasses offset by citrus. | Natura | 84 | 12 | Central Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Emiliana 2014 Natura Rosé (Central Valley) | Rosé | Emiliana |
| 69555 | 69554 | US | Tasted multiple times over a 24 hour period, this remained tart and thin. The strawberry fruit had a powdery quality, and the accents of pepper and dried herb dominated. The wine seems to be quickly drying out. | | 84 | 40 | Oregon | Rogue Valley | Southern Oregon | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Griffin Creek 2011 Cabernet Franc (Rogue Valley) | Cabernet Franc | Griffin Creek |
| 69556 | 69555 | Spain | Loamy, ripe aromas of raisin and prune are neither exact nor direct. This has a heavy, tannic mouthfeel with balance issues. Rubbery plum and prune flavors finish with a soft, spread-out feel. | Crianza | 84 | 16 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Señorio de Valdiestro 2010 Crianza (Rioja) | Tempranillo Blend | Señorio de Valdiestro |
| 69557 | 69556 | US | An extremely pale color and light fruit salad aromas are followed by fresh, gentle texture and banana and cherry flavors. Light in alcohol, delicate in mouthfeel and short on the finish, it's a mere wisp of a wine. | Hybrid | 84 | 10 | California | Lodi | Central Valley | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Peltier 2013 Hybrid Pinot Grigio (Lodi) | Pinot Grigio | Peltier |
| 69558 | 69557 | France | This soft, lightly ripe wine has red fruits and an easy texture. It is fruity and fragrant with just the lightest hint of Malbec tannin. Drink now. | Gariottin Sélection | 84 | 18 | Southwest France | Cahors | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Pelvillain Frères 2013 Gariottin Sélection Malbec (Cahors) | Malbec | Pelvillain Frères |
| 69559 | 69558 | Portugal | A blend of Touriga Nacional and Syrah, this is a delicate, bright and intensely fruity wine. It is tangy and textured, with fruit zest and crisp acidity. It is ready to drink. | Lagoalva | 84 | | Tejo | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta da Lagoalva de Cima 2014 Lagoalva Rosé (Tejo) | Rosé | Quinta da Lagoalva de Cima |
| 69560 | 69559 | Greece | Black cherry, vanilla and plum aromas and flavors on this affordable Agiorgitiko are plucky and fresh, but the tannins are overall quite supple. The wine is not terribly complex but a good cohort to burgers and grilled meats. | Mountain Sun | 84 | 12 | Peloponnese | | | Susan Kostrzewa | @suskostrzewa | Semeli 2012 Mountain Sun Agiorgitiko (Peloponnese) | Agiorgitiko | Semeli |
| 69561 | 69560 | France | This is a fruity wine made to be drunk young. It is soft, with a blackberry stalkiness in the background as well as fresh, spicy acidity. Drink now. | | 84 | 13 | Southwest France | Buzet | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Vignerons de Buzet 2011 Red (Buzet) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Vignerons de Buzet |
| 69562 | 69561 | US | There's a lot of smoke on the nose of this savory-scented wine, with shiitake mushrooms, dried strawberry and earthy rhubarb as well. The palate is tart with plum skins and peppered with dark spices, then it flattens into a line of sharp acidity. | | 84 | 20 | California | San Luis Obispo County | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Windrun 2012 Pinot Noir (San Luis Obispo County) | Pinot Noir | Windrun |
| 69563 | 69562 | Spain | Leafy, mulchy red-fruit aromas are low on pop and freshness. In the mouth, it's the opposite: this feels lean, shearing and snappy. Flavors of red currant, tart plum and pie cherry finish with hard-driving acidity and a sense of tartness. | Madurado 6 Meses en Barrica | 84 | | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Castillo Clavijo NV Madurado 6 Meses en Barrica (Rioja) | Tempranillo | Castillo Clavijo |
| 69564 | 69563 | US | This smells like plums and blueberries, tastes smooth and rather rich, showing light spicy, oak accents over the plummy flavors. It's medium bodied, rather light on tannins and acidity, so it has a soft texture overall. | | 84 | 18 | California | El Dorado | Sierra Foothills | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Charles B. Mitchell 2012 Cabernet Franc (El Dorado) | Cabernet Franc | Charles B. Mitchell |
| 69565 | 69564 | France | Colombard gives the same herbaceous character as Sauvignon Blanc. Here it is packed with acidity, green fruits and strong lines of citrus. Still young, it will benefit for a few more months, so drink from late 2015. | Magnaut | 84 | 10 | Southwest France | Côtes de Gascogne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine de Magnaut 2014 Magnaut Colombard (Côtes de Gascogne) | Colombard | Domaine de Magnaut |
| 69566 | 69565 | France | Fresh and fruity, this is perfumed, herbaceous and crisp. A strong citrus character is balanced by hints of peach and pineapple. The wine is ready to drink. | | 84 | 12 | Southwest France | Côtes de Gascogne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine du Rey 2014 Colombard-Sauvignon Blanc (Côtes de Gascogne) | Colombard-Sauvignon Blanc | Domaine du Rey |
| 69567 | 69566 | US | Dry and tart in acidity, this Pinot shows the variety's silky texture and gentle tannins. The flavors veer toward cranberries and sour cherry candy. | | 84 | 14 | California | California | California Other | | | Heron 2012 Pinot Noir (California) | Pinot Noir | Heron |
| 69568 | 69567 | France | A perfumed, light, fruity wine that comes from the hill vineyards behind the Côte de Nuits. It has red fruits, light tannins and a juicy, fresh aftertaste. Drink now. | Dames Huguettes | 84 | | Burgundy | Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Jean-Claude Boisset 2011 Dames Huguettes (Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits) | Pinot Noir | Jean-Claude Boisset |
| 69569 | 69568 | US | The grapes taste too ripe, showing shriveled fruit notes of raisins and prunes, with dry, bitter tannins that will never age away. A heavy dose of new French oak does nothing except to add oaky sweetness. | Beatty Ranch | 84 | 58 | California | Howell Mountain | Napa | | | Michael James Wines 2010 Beatty Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon (Howell Mountain) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Michael James Wines |
| 69570 | 69569 | Italy | A light and easy Soave, it offers delicate sensations of stone fruit and citrus alongside bright acidity. It would work well with spaghetti topped with mussels or vegetables. | | 84 | 10 | Veneto | Soave Classico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Bolla 2012 Soave Classico | White Blend | Bolla |