| 72546 | 72545 | South Africa | With 10% Viognier added to this Chenin, there is a forward, earthy character to this wine, like a mix of honeysuckle and citrus-scented fynbos. The medium-weight palate shows melon and tropical fruit flavors while a lemon-lime accent freshens up the close. | | 86 | 8 | Western Cape | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Essay 2011 Chenin Blanc (Western Cape) | Chenin Blanc | Essay |
| 72547 | 72546 | US | Marked by flamboyant oak, this wine is dominated by buttered toast and sweet butterscotch flavors. Down under all that is pineapple and mango fruit. Will appeal to fans of this oaky style. | | 86 | 35 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | | | Guarachi Family 2010 Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast) | Chardonnay | Guarachi Family |
| 72548 | 72547 | South Africa | Pear, white melon rind and faint guava notes grace the bouquet of this fresh and inviting wine. The ripe, round mouthfeel is balanced and approachable, with a refreshing lime-zest infused finish. Drink now. | | 86 | 11 | Western Cape | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | La Capra Presented by Fairview 2010 Chenin Blanc (Western Cape) | Chenin Blanc | La Capra Presented by Fairview |
| 72549 | 72548 | France | This is dry and cedary upfront, with decent raspberry fruit emerging on the palate. It's medium bodied and lacks the richness and expansiveness of many 2009 Rhônes, but still offers a solid if somewhat oaky drinking experience. | Rasteau Le Cancarot | 86 | 29 | Rhône Valley | Côtes du Rhône Villages | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Les Vins de Vienne 2009 Rasteau Le Cancarot Red (Côtes du Rhône Villages) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Les Vins de Vienne |
| 72550 | 72549 | US | Scents of fresh lemons, herbs and white flowers grace this delicately structured, unoaked Chardonnay. Brisk and tonic on the palate, it's a breezy white that's perfect for summer sipping. | Wahoo White | 86 | 15 | Virginia | Monticello | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Lovingston 2010 Wahoo White Chardonnay (Monticello) | Chardonnay | Lovingston |
| 72551 | 72550 | US | Medium-bodied and easy drinking, this Cabernet opens with yeasty red-fruit aromas and a touch of smoky oak, before finishing clean. A very good Cabernet Sauvignon that should be fairly easy to find. | Silver Label | 86 | 20 | California | North Coast | North Coast | Virginie Boone | @vboone | B.R. Cohn 2009 Silver Label Cabernet Sauvignon (North Coast) | Cabernet Sauvignon | B.R. Cohn |
| 72552 | 72551 | US | Rustic in texture, with jagged tannins, this is an old-fashioned wine, the kind they drank straight out of the cellar a long time ago. Made from Zinfandel, Carignan and several other varieties, it's dry and tannic, with berry, currant and spice flavors. | Geyserville | 86 | 37 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | | | Ridge 2010 Geyserville Red (Sonoma County) | Red Blend | Ridge |
| 72553 | 72552 | US | Dominated by sweet oak and sweet fruit, this Chardonnay is made to appeal to consumers who enjoy the popular style. This tastes like orange and lemon jam, with body from the alcohol. | Reserve | 86 | 22 | California | Sta. Rita Hills | Central Coast | | | Santa Barbara Winery 2009 Reserve Chardonnay (Sta. Rita Hills) | Chardonnay | Santa Barbara Winery |
| 72541 | 72540 | US | Fragrant apple blossom and vanilla custard notes are delightful on this luxurious and balanced Chardonnay. Sweet butter and cream notes on the midpalate add weight, but are offset by brisk acidity and a spray of saline on the finish. | | 87 | 15 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards 2010 Chardonnay (Finger Lakes) | Chardonnay | Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards |
| 72554 | 72553 | South Africa | This is light, bright and easy, with clean notes of Granny Smith apple, pear, and a hint of fresh grass. The tart palate is sharp but refreshing, with a medium-length, mouthwatering finish. | | 86 | 10 | Western Cape | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Six Hats 2011 Chenin Blanc (Western Cape) | Chenin Blanc | Six Hats |
| 72555 | 72554 | US | Give this tough, young Cabernet a good long decant before serving. At first, it's dominated by sharp acidity and mouth-numbing tannins. But after some airing, it offers black currant flavors. This is likely not an ager. | | 86 | 50 | California | Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara | Central Coast | | | Vogelzang 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Vogelzang |
| 72556 | 72555 | US | The reserve seems to have spent more time in barrel, bearing a chocolatey finish, but otherwise it is quite similar to the Marryhill's regular Sangiovese. Slightly higher alcohol makes for a bit more concentration of the strawberry fruit, but the herbal, peppery bite is still there in the finish. | Proprietor's Reserve | 86 | 20 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Maryhill 2009 Proprietor's Reserve Sangiovese (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Sangiovese | Maryhill |
| 72557 | 72556 | Bulgaria | This garnet colored Bulgarian Cabernet Sauvignon has aromas of dark cherry and mocha with flavors of cherry cola, black raspberry and black cherry with a smooth silky tannic finish. | Tradition Since 1875 | 89 | 17 | Thracian Valley | | | Jeff Jenssen | @worldwineguys | Minkov Brothers 2013 Tradition Since 1875 Cabernet Sauvignon (Thracian Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Minkov Brothers |
| 72558 | 72557 | Italy | This opens with aromas suggesting toast, dark-skinned berry, smoke and a balsamic note. The firm palate delivers dried black cherry, licorice, sage and a hint of clove alongside assertive tannins. Drink after 2020. | Lazzarito | 89 | 139 | Piedmont | Barolo | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Mirafiore 2010 Lazzarito (Barolo) | Nebbiolo | Mirafiore |
| 72559 | 72558 | Georgia | Medium-gold to the eye, this wine has aromas of white peach and bitter almond. There is an almost beer-like flavor profile, including peach, apple, hops and floral notes. Ever-present but not overpowering tannins and a bright, lingering finish make for an appealing and interesting wine. | | 89 | 21 | Kakheti | | | Mike DeSimone | @worldwineguys | Orgo 2014 Rkatsiteli (Kakheti) | Rkatsiteli | Orgo |
| 72560 | 72559 | US | Just slightly dilute, but well-made in every other way, this gentle wine is true to variety with flavors of melon and strawberry, hints of citrus and a dusting of cinnamon spice. It has the gentle elegance of village Burgundy, at a comparable cost. | | 89 | 28 | Oregon | Umpqua Valley | Southern Oregon | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Paul O'Brien 2013 Pinot Noir (Umpqua Valley) | Pinot Noir | Paul O'Brien |
| 72561 | 72560 | Argentina | This pitch-dark Malbec from Cafayate is concentrated and heavy on the nose, with grapy blackberry aromas that are doing their best to stay fresh and clean. A full-force, grapy palate deals chocolaty black-fruit flavors in front of a warm finish where toasty oak and graphite notes come onto the scene. | Grand Reserve | 89 | 22 | Other | Cafayate | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Piattelli 2014 Grand Reserve Malbec (Cafayate) | Malbec | Piattelli |
| 72562 | 72561 | Italy | This opens with aromas of French oak, espresso, toast and a whiff of rose. The dense, chewy palate offers dried black cherry, coconut, roasted coffee bean and grilled sage alongside bracing tannins that clench the finish. An orange zest note signals the close the finish. Give the tannins a few years to unfurl then drink. | Il Bricco | 89 | | Piedmont | Barbaresco | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Pio Cesare 2012 Il Bricco (Barbaresco) | Nebbiolo | Pio Cesare |
| 72563 | 72562 | US | This chewy, tangy white wine is an engaging blend of 42% Viognier, 33% Marsanne, 23% Roussanne and a splash of Grenache Blanc. Fresh flavors of citrus, apples and pineapple abound. If you're looking for an unoaked alternative to Chardonnay, this is a good option. | Pistoleta | 89 | 19 | Oregon | Rogue Valley | Southern Oregon | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Quady North 2015 Pistoleta White (Rogue Valley) | White Blend | Quady North |
| 72564 | 72563 | Portugal | Young vines grown at heights of 1,200-feet give a cool character to this Touriga Nacional dominated blend. It is a structured wine, stylish with perfumed fruit flavors that have been smoothed by the oak aging. The wine is ready to drink. | Dona Louise | 89 | 20 | Dão | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta de Lemos 2010 Dona Louise Red (Dão) | Portuguese Red | Quinta de Lemos |
| 72565 | 72564 | Australia | An admirable effort, combining lemony citrus notes with hints of pear and quince. It's medium in body, with a long, crisp finish. | The Long Paddock | 89 | 15 | Victoria | Victoria | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Redbank 2014 The Long Paddock Pinot Grigio (Victoria) | Pinot Grigio | Redbank |
| 72566 | 72565 | Australia | Full bodied and supple, this is a dark wine with ample fruit. Cassis and black cherry notes pick up hints of cola on the finish. Drink now–2020. | Warboys Vineyard | 89 | 65 | South Australia | McLaren Vale | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Angove 2013 Warboys Vineyard Grenache (McLaren Vale) | Grenache | Angove |
| 72567 | 72566 | Italy | This opens with aromas of grilled porcini, menthol and a hint of Asian spice while the straightforward palate offers ripe raspberry, dark cherry and cake spice. Firm, fine-grained tannins provide support. | | 89 | 50 | Piedmont | Barolo | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Ascheri 2012 Barolo | Nebbiolo | Ascheri |
| 72568 | 72567 | US | This dry wine delivers aromatic complexity, firm tannins and solid fruit flavors for an appetizing balance. It smells like raspberries and cedar, tastes like cranberries and raspberries, and finishes with a nice touch of astringency. | | 89 | 33 | California | Amador County | Sierra Foothills | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Bella Grace 2013 Primitivo (Amador County) | Primitivo | Bella Grace |
| 72569 | 72568 | Argentina | Gritty, earthy aromas of hot tarmac and leathery plum give off a burnt character. Easy, smooth and flush across the palate, this blend of 70% Petit Verdot and 30% Malbec tastes peppery, spicy and of roasted black fruits. Toastiness carries over to the finish, which deals burnt, peppery spice notes and mild heat. | Dharma Reserva | 89 | 17 | Mendoza Province | Luján de Cuyo | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bodega Calle 2013 Dharma Reserva Red (Luján de Cuyo) | Red Blend | Bodega Calle |
| 72570 | 72569 | Portugal | The wine is spicy with a fine tang of spirit and wood to give it a real tawny character. Acidity is there as well for the lift at the end. It is mature while keeping its dried fruit flavors and a rich aftertaste. | Special Reserve | 89 | 17 | Port | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Cálem NV Special Reserve (Port) | Port | Cálem |
| 72542 | 72541 | Spain | This smells gritty and herbal on first take, with roasted, leafy aromas. The herb and red fruit flavors are a bit spotty, remaining herbal and mildly green on the finish, with snappy acidity. | | 86 | 28 | Central Spain | Vino de la Tierra de Castilla | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Aljibes 2006 Cabernet Franc (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla) | Cabernet Franc | Aljibes |
| 72543 | 72542 | Italy | This is a value white, with fresh tones of citrus, pear and stone fruit. Zesty crispness marks the finish, making it perfect for smoked salmon with cream cheese. | | 86 | 11 | Northeastern Italy | Venezia Giulia | | | | Altùris 2011 Pinot Grigio (Venezia Giulia) | Pinot Grigio | Altùris |
| 72544 | 72543 | Spain | Smoky and roasted on the nose, it also has standard red-berry aromas lurking in the background. This feels fairly full and healthy, with sweet-oak flavors accenting lightly-pickled-tasting red berry. It finishes a bit herbal, with lasting minty, oaky flavors. | Señorío del Águila Reserva | 86 | 18 | Northern Spain | Cariñena | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bodegas Virgen del Águila 2002 Señorío del Águila Reserva Red (Cariñena) | Red Blend | Bodegas Virgen del Águila |
| 72545 | 72544 | Spain | This is stewy smelling, with tomato leaf and raisiny notes. It feels dense and mature, with mild acidity creating jammy raspberry and plum flavors along with a lot of barrel spice. The oak flavor is dominant on the finish. | Deyo | 86 | 18 | Northern Spain | Navarra | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Castillo de Monjardin 2007 Deyo Merlot (Navarra) | Merlot | Castillo de Monjardin |