| 69991 | 69990 | US | Lots of Russian River character in this supple Pinot. It's drily elegant and silky, with refreshing acidity providing a boost to the cola, cherry, pomegranate and persimmon fruit flavors. Drink it over the next few months. | | 87 | 28 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Christina Pickard | @winewchristina | MacMurray Ranch 2011 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) | Pinot Noir | MacMurray Ranch |
| 69992 | 69991 | Italy | This straightforward Barbera offers a ripe berry and spice fragrance punctuated with undertones of toasted oak. The palate delivers succulent black cherry, white pepper, hints of well-integrated oak and a touch of vanilla. Pair this with pasta topped with ragù or seasoned cheeses. Imported by Saranty Imports, Pleasure Elite. | Santa Rosalia | 87 | 22 | Piedmont | Barbera d'Alba | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Mauro Sebaste 2011 Santa Rosalia (Barbera d'Alba) | Barbera | Mauro Sebaste |
| 69993 | 69992 | US | Very ripe and forward Cabernet, with jammy blackberry and cherry, spice and earthy flavors, as well as lots of sweet, toasty oak. It's satisfying to drink now. | The Messenger | 87 | 25 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Ministry of the Vinterior 2012 The Messenger Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Ministry of the Vinterior |
| 69994 | 69993 | Italy | Made entirely from Pinot Nero, this Franciacorta rosé has a subdued fragrance that reveals notes of strawberry, grapefruit and nut. The linear, refreshing palate shows bright cherry flavors and closes on a note of toasted almond. | Brut Rosé | 87 | 25 | Lombardy | Franciacorta | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Montenisa NV Brut Rosé Pinot Nero (Franciacorta) | Pinot Nero | Montenisa |
| 69995 | 69994 | France | This non-vintage is a stylish wine, well balanced with its acidity, and concentrated with grapefruit and apple flavors. While light on the palate, it's very fruity—a style that is best drunk now without further bottle age. | Brut Réserve | 87 | 36 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Nicolas Feuillatte NV Brut Réserve (Champagne) | Champagne Blend | Nicolas Feuillatte |
| 69996 | 69995 | US | Mouthwatering acidity brightens and heightens the lemon, lime, grapefruit and mango flavors in this zesty wine. It's lush and ripe on the finish, which makes it ideal for today's Vietnamese, Burmese and Cambodian fare. | | 87 | 25 | California | Alexander Valley | Sonoma | | | Ousterhout 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Alexander Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Ousterhout |
| 69997 | 69996 | Portugal | A fruity, herbaceous wine that is both fresh and rounded. It has clean, bright, green fruit and citrus flavors, resulting in an overall crisp character. It is still settling down and developing its richer side; drink from 2014. | DouRosa Branco | 87 | | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta de la Rosa 2012 DouRosa Branco White (Douro) | Portuguese White | Quinta de la Rosa |
| 69998 | 69997 | France | Initially gentle and sunny, this wine develops a briary blackberry character as it opens up. It has a dry and tannic core that lends firm structure and suggests potential for aging. Drink from 2014. | Fontanyl | 87 | 17 | Provence | Côtes de Provence | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Ravoire et Fils 2010 Fontanyl Red (Côtes de Provence) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Ravoire et Fils |
| 69999 | 69998 | France | Soft, fruity strawberry flavors give this wine a warm, sunny feel. The acidity and texture kick in on the palate, adding balance. Fruity but food-friendly, it finishes dry. | Domaine la Rabiotte | 87 | 14 | Provence | Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Ravoire et Fils 2012 Domaine la Rabiotte Rosé (Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence) | Rosé | Ravoire et Fils |
| 70000 | 69999 | Italy | This sparkling wine, made entirely from Chardonnay, offers aromas of yellow flowers, oak and lemon peel. The palate shows evident oak, buttery sensations, apricot and citrus. The finish releases notes of bitter almond. | Satèn Brut | 87 | 47 | Lombardy | Franciacorta | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Ricci Curbastro 2008 Satèn Brut Chardonnay (Franciacorta) | Chardonnay | Ricci Curbastro |
| 70001 | 70000 | Italy | This sparkling rosé has a floral fragrance and nutty undertones. The palate isn't very expressive, but reveals subdued strawberry and spice notes. It has a refined perlage and finishes on a dry, walnut note. | Brut Rosé | 87 | 55 | Lombardy | Franciacorta | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Ricci Curbastro NV Brut Rosé Sparkling (Franciacorta) | Sparkling Blend | Ricci Curbastro |
| 70002 | 70001 | US | This is a lovely Chardonnay, filled with varietal character. The pear, tropical fruit and kiwi flavors are enhanced with sweet, toasty oak, buttered-toast and vanilla notes. | Estate Grown | 87 | 26 | California | Santa Maria Valley | Central Coast | | | Riverbench 2011 Estate Grown Chardonnay (Santa Maria Valley) | Chardonnay | Riverbench |
| 70003 | 70002 | US | Here's a delightful wine to drink now, as a cocktail sipper, or with practically anything else that calls for something white, crisp and fruity. It's basically dry, but with rich orange, tropical fruit, white flower, honey and vanilla flavors, touched with sweet, smoky oak. | | 87 | 29 | California | Sonoma Mountain | Sonoma | | | Roadhouse Winery 2012 Sauvignon Blanc (Sonoma Mountain) | Sauvignon Blanc | Roadhouse Winery |
| 70004 | 70003 | Chile | This is a perfectly good, honest Chilean SB with snappy, pungent aromas of gooseberry, grapefruit and lime. The mouth is racy as it should be, with textbook lime, grapefruit, nettle and pithy flavors. If there's any drawback, it's on the finish, which ends with bitterness. | Reserva | 87 | 13 | Casablanca Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Santa Rita 2012 Reserva Sauvignon Blanc (Casablanca Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Santa Rita |
| 70005 | 70004 | Italy | This blend of Merlot and Sangiovese from Tuscany shows plum and black pepper flavors with toasted oak and espresso notes from aging in barriques. It opens with ripe fruit but ends on an astringent note of wood tannins. | I Campacci | 87 | 25 | Tuscany | Toscana | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Tenuta di Trecciano 2011 I Campacci Red (Toscana) | Red Blend | Tenuta di Trecciano |
| 70006 | 70005 | US | If this wine were any riper, it would be a Port. It's that rich in sugary blackberries and cherries, with toasty oak adding caramelized notes. Fortunately, the finish is dry. This modern-style wine is best consumed now for fruity freshness. | Cardinals' Peak | 87 | 48 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Terlato 2010 Cardinals' Peak Red (Napa Valley) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Terlato |
| 70007 | 70006 | France | Deep pink in color, this warm and rich rosé is touched with spice and tannin as well as red currant fruits and a crisp acidity on the finish. The wine could improve further with some bottle age. | Grand Rosé | 87 | 90 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Forget-Brimont NV Grand Rosé (Champagne) | Champagne Blend | Forget-Brimont |
| 70008 | 70007 | Germany | The nose of this Lemberger is austere, with just a whisper of black plum and sweet spice. The palate is more buoyant, with a rich, deep, black cherry-and-plum profile marked by reverberating acidity and layers of fine, velvety tannins. | Schwaigerner Ruthe | 87 | 51 | Württemberg | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Grafen Neipperg 2009 Schwaigerner Ruthe Lemberger (Württemberg) | Lemberger | Grafen Neipperg |
| 70009 | 70008 | US | This is rich with sweet jasmine, dried apricot and honey. Plenty layered on the palate but tempered by a core of acidity, it's more sweet than dry. The blend is 39% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir, 25% Muscat (which explains the hay yellow color) and 1% Pinot Meunier. | Extra Dry Riche | 87 | 22 | California | California | California Other | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Chandon NV Extra Dry Riche Sparkling (California) | Sparkling Blend | Chandon |
| 70010 | 70009 | France | A solid and fully tannic wine that also has a bright, fruity side. The combination, with its ripe fruit, is already a pleasure to drink fresh, textured and juicy. The wine also has a future with a smoky character that will allow it to age. So drink until 2021. | Prestige | 87 | 15 | Bordeaux | Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château de Sadran 2010 Prestige (Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château de Sadran |
| 70011 | 70010 | France | Dark in color, this wine from the Entre-deux-Mers shows structure, firm black fruits and rich tannins. Berry fruits, black currants, smokiness and fresh acidity are well integrated and balanced with the firmer texture. It will certainly age, so drink from 2015. | | 87 | 12 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux Supérieur | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Fourchou 2010 Bordeaux Supérieur | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Fourchou |
| 70012 | 70011 | France | Packed with dark tannins, this complex wine shows a powerful structure allied with very fresh acidity and red berry fruits. It is still feeling its way, heavy on the texture and still waiting for the fruit. Drink from 2014. | | 87 | 20 | Bordeaux | Graves | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château le Bonnat 2010 Graves | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château le Bonnat |
| 70013 | 70012 | US | Despite the broad appellation, South Coast fruit seems to dominate in the tropical fruit aromas, accompanied by a generous dose of spicy, vanilla-tinged oak. Similarly tastes very ripe and fruity, although has noticeable sweetness. | Vintner's Reserve | 85 | 12 | California | California | California Other | | | Kendall-Jackson 1998 Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay (California) | Chardonnay | Kendall-Jackson |
| 70014 | 70013 | US | Clean and crisp, the main aromas and flavors are green apples and spice. A forward, consumer-friendly, simple Chardonnay. | | 85 | 10 | Washington | Washington | Washington Other | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Kiona 1998 Chardonnay (Washington) | Chardonnay | Kiona |
| 70015 | 70014 | US | Here's a softly fruity wine marked by aromas and flavors of grass, melon, grapefruit, tangerine, and fig. It's fairly dry, although it seems like there's a touch of residual sugar-not very much, just enough to round it out. It's a little one-dimensional, but pleasant. | Coastal | 85 | 10 | California | Central Coast | Central Coast | | | Villa Mt. Eden 1999 Coastal Sauvignon Blanc (Central Coast) | Sauvignon Blanc | Villa Mt. Eden |
| 70016 | 70015 | US | The earthy and leafy aromas are akin to Chilean Merlot. The plum flavors are attractive but there's also an indistinct berry/tomato taste that lowers the bar. A smooth, round, carefree wine better geared to casual parties than contemplative sipping. | Reserve | 84 | 10 | California | North Coast | North Coast | | | Corbett Canyon 1997 Reserve Merlot (North Coast) | Merlot | Corbett Canyon |
| 70017 | 70016 | US | This honest effort at a terroir-driven Cabernet starts with currant and blackberry aromas, although they’re a little on the weak side. Nice berry and spice flavors with a dash of wood. High acidity gives it a real bite, and it finishes a little sharp as well. | | 84 | 19 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | | | Caterina 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Caterina |
| 70018 | 70017 | US | This single-vineyard Cab is dark, dense and chewy, with bitter tannins and a roasted coffee finish. | Whiskey Canyon Vyd | 84 | 29 | Washington | Yakima Valley | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Covey Run 1996 Whiskey Canyon Vyd Cabernet Sauvignon (Yakima Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Covey Run |
| 70019 | 70018 | US | Light and grapefruity, without much Pinot Gris character. An innocuous, fairly generic white wine. | | 84 | 9 | Washington | Yakima Valley | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Columbia Winery 1998 Pinot Gris (Yakima Valley) | Pinot Gris | Columbia Winery |
| 70020 | 70019 | US | This oddball grape is a German hybrid cross between Sylvaner and Pinot Blanc, and has nothing to do with Muscat (hence the "k"). Intense, concentrated aromas of tangerine, kiwi and orange, with a noticeable foxiness. Ripe fruit, big flavors, and a lot of weight on the palate. | | 84 | 18 | Washington | Yakima Valley | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Covey Run 1999 Morio Muskat (Yakima Valley) | Morio Muskat | Covey Run |