| 7321 | 7320 | US | Though found in some Chardonnays, there's a heaviness to this wine, with its orange Muscat nose and syrupy flavors, that seems out of sync here. The wine seems to flop onto the palate and sit there, without much progression. Needs more acid and a lighter touch. | Reserve | 82 | 20 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Susan Kostrzewa | @suskostrzewa | Standing Stone 2005 Reserve Chardonnay (Finger Lakes) | Chardonnay | Standing Stone |
| 7322 | 7321 | Italy | Ketchup aromas are pungent and a bit overwhelming. It's too bad because the wine tastes good thanks to its firm structure. | Vigna di Pallino | 81 | 10 | Tuscany | Toscana | | | | Tenuta Sette Ponti 2005 Vigna di Pallino Sangiovese (Toscana) | Sangiovese | Tenuta Sette Ponti |
| 7323 | 7322 | Portugal | The familiar rosé Lancers is all about crushed strawberries with a touch of sugar. There is a light structure, but the attractive light pink color and the fresh fruit all work together. Screwcap. | Lancers Rosé | 81 | 8 | Table wine | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | José Maria da Fonseca NV Lancers Rosé Red (Table wine) | Portuguese Red | José Maria da Fonseca |
| 7324 | 7323 | Israel | Thin and light. Solid flavors of red cherry and berry jam lead into a short but lively finish. With virtually no tannins, this is a suitable choice for lighter chicken or fish dishes. | Estate Bottled Reserve Kosher | 81 | 35 | Negev Hills | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Kadesh Barnea 2004 Estate Bottled Reserve Kosher Merlot (Negev Hills) | Merlot | Kadesh Barnea |
| 7325 | 7324 | France | Lacking intensity, the nose exhibits mild notes of ripe red apple while the palate adds a touch of canteloupe. Fat and round with a fleeting finish, the wine never really makes a strong impression. | Kosher | 81 | 13 | Languedoc-Roussillon | Vin de Pays d'Oc | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Fortant 2005 Kosher Chardonnay (Vin de Pays d'Oc) | Chardonnay | Fortant |
| 7326 | 7325 | Israel | Though a touch green on the nose, that's countered by plenty of wood and vanilla. Hints of plum, faded cherry and licorice appear in the mouth, with a sweet, cedary finish. Drink now. | 16 Months Barrel Aged Kosher | 81 | 22 | Samson | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Barkan 2005 16 Months Barrel Aged Kosher Tempranillo (Samson) | Tempranillo | Barkan |
| 7327 | 7326 | Spain | Green, lemony and murky on the nose, this young wine shows that a good vintage in a renowned region doesn't always amount to a good wine. This is a funky, earthy specimen with burnt notes and a grassy aftertaste. | Vall Sanzo | 81 | 13 | Northern Spain | Ribera del Duero | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Valsanzo 2005 Vall Sanzo (Ribera del Duero) | Tempranillo | Valsanzo |
| 7328 | 7327 | US | Sharp and medicinal, with the taste of plastic bandages and cherry-mint candies; very tannic. | Mohrhardt Ridge | 81 | 25 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | | | Wellington 2004 Mohrhardt Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Wellington |
| 7329 | 7328 | US | Subtle aromas of cherry and cinnamon spice are followed by an overly tart, acidic character on this wine from historic Brotherhood. Light and somewhat one dimensional, it does have a clean finish and its minerality will recommend it to food pairing. | | 81 | 15 | New York | New York | New York Other | Susan Kostrzewa | @suskostrzewa | Brotherhood 2005 Pinot Noir (New York) | Pinot Noir | Brotherhood |
| 7330 | 7329 | US | There's a lack of balance, with thin, slightly bitter fruit overriding any complexity that may have been achieved with more oak. This is not offensive, it just lacks character. | | 81 | 16 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Susan Kostrzewa | @suskostrzewa | Damiani 2006 Chardonnay (Finger Lakes) | Chardonnay | Damiani |
| 7331 | 7330 | US | Something went south on this Cabernet-Syrah blend, and the problem probably was the Cab, because the winery's regular Syrah is really good. This wine is sharp and vinegary, with sweet and sour cherry flavors. | Melange | 81 | 44 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | | | La Capilla 2005 Melange Red (Paso Robles) | Red Blend | La Capilla |
| 7332 | 7331 | US | Sweet and simple, with jellied blackberry and cherry flavors, harsh tannins and a sugary finish. | | 81 | 10 | California | California | California Other | | | Esser Cellars 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon (California) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Esser Cellars |
| 7333 | 7332 | Spain | Dry, dull papaya and apricot aromas surely don't overwhelm, but they don't foretell the complete lack of fruit on the palate. A faded, insipid white wine. It has no pulse and tastes mealy. | | 80 | 19 | Galicia | Rías Baixas | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Eleusis 2006 Albariño (Rías Baixas) | Albariño | Eleusis |
| 7334 | 7333 | US | Too sweet by far for a table wine, with simple, medicinal cherry and blackberry flavors and a harshly tannic mouthfeel. | | 80 | 10 | California | California | California Other | | | Esser Cellars 2005 Zinfandel (California) | Zinfandel | Esser Cellars |
| 7335 | 7334 | US | Excessively ripe fruit verging on baked, burnt blackberries, hard tannins and residual sweetness. | | 80 | 19 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | | | Vina Robles 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Vina Robles |
| 7336 | 7335 | Italy | Thick as molasses and dark as caramelized brown sugar, the wine oozes out of the bottle releasing concentrated aromas of butterscotch, toffee, honey, licorice, coffee, resin and maple syrup. Grapes from the Montepulciano area are dried in a ventilated room and the wine ages over 10 years in tiny oak barrels resulting in thick, dark concentration. Don't pair it with food: Vin Santo as good as this deserves to be enjoyed alone, as a so-called “meditation wine.” | Occhio di Pernice | 100 | 210 | Tuscany | Vin Santo di Montepulciano | | | | Avignonesi 1995 Occhio di Pernice (Vin Santo di Montepulciano) | Prugnolo Gentile | Avignonesi |
| 7337 | 7336 | US | This is a great 2005 Pinot Noir, the best ever from Talley. The wine somehow combines huge ripe fruit with delicacy. It floods the mouth with profound currant, cherry pie, licorice, cola, raspberry, cocoa and vanilla smoke flavors, yet feels light and silky, and is thoroughly dry. That's the magic of Pinot Noir. You can enjoy this small production wine now, and it should develop additional complexities for 10 years. | Rosemary's Vineyard | 97 | 70 | California | Arroyo Grande Valley | Central Coast | | | Talley 2005 Rosemary's Vineyard Pinot Noir (Arroyo Grande Valley) | Pinot Noir | Talley |
| 7338 | 7337 | US | This is a muscular Merlot, exotic in cinnamon/cardamom spice that's otherwise soft, structured and complex. The tannins are most pronounced on the finish and need time to further integrate, but make the wine long-lasting in leathery cassis and tobacco flavor. | Thatcher Bay Vineyard | 89 | 35 | California | Livermore Valley | Central Coast | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Occasio 2010 Thatcher Bay Vineyard Merlot (Livermore Valley) | Merlot | Occasio |
| 7339 | 7338 | US | Inky black in color, with hard tannins, this Petite Sirah is drinkable now only because it's so soft in acidity and fruity. The candied black raspberry and cherry flavors have interesting notes of cloves, leather, violets and green herbs. The perfect food accompaniment will be grilled beef. | | 89 | 32 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | | | Peachy Canyon 2011 Petite Sirah (Paso Robles) | Petite Sirah | Peachy Canyon |
| 7340 | 7339 | US | From a high-elevation vineyard on the eastern edge of Lake County, this Cabernet offers sensuously juicy, brambly fruit and a dusty backbone. Rich and chewy, it conveys intense cranberry, black cherry and woodsy cedar. | Tephra Ridge Vineyard | 88 | 40 | California | Lake County | | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Langtry 2010 Tephra Ridge Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Lake County) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Langtry |
| 7341 | 7340 | Austria | Pear-scented, this supple white delivers straight down the line without any annoying frills. The wine is balanced, clean and comes with poised acidity. | Steinagrund | 88 | 18 | Wagram-Donauland | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Leth 2012 Steinagrund Grüner Veltliner (Wagram-Donauland) | Grüner Veltliner | Leth |
| 7342 | 7341 | Spain | Melon, peach, leesy vanilla and mineral aromas are what you want from this type of wine. The palate is juicy and fresh, with nectarine, orange and pineapple flavors. A racy finish is confirmation of this Albariño's zesty character. | Argos | 88 | 20 | Galicia | Rías Baixas | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Maior de Mendoza 2012 Argos Albariño (Rías Baixas) | Albariño | Maior de Mendoza |
| 7343 | 7342 | US | The excellent Olsen vineyards provided the fruit for this pure Malbec. It's still quite young, showing clean and tightly-wound flavors. Berry and cherry fruit highlights the palate, with a light hint of chocolate woven through the finish. | Merval | 88 | 39 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Market Vineyards 2010 Merval Malbec (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Malbec | Market Vineyards |
| 7344 | 7343 | Italy | Fragrances recall wet leaves, underbrush, forest berries and baking spices with a touch of espresso. The palate reveals black cherry accented with black pepper and espresso alongside bracing, tongue-drying tannins. This is a big wine, but the fruit isn't quite rich enough to support the evident alcohol. | | 88 | 50 | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Mastrojanni 2009 Brunello di Montalcino | Sangiovese | Mastrojanni |
| 7345 | 7344 | US | A solid effort, in the mainstream style that you'll find on many restaurant-chain wine lists. Apricot jelly—not jam—flavors carry through all the way, with a clean, crisp, well-balanced finish. The residual sugar is just under 30 g/L. | | 88 | 10 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Pacific Rim 2012 Riesling (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Riesling | Pacific Rim |
| 7346 | 7345 | Italy | A brawny wine, it leads with ripe berry, underbrush, toast and leather aromas. The juicy palate offers sweet wild cherry and black raspberry accented with notes of mint, thyme, black pepper and hint of coffee alongside bracing tannins. Drink 2015–2021. | | 88 | 70 | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Palazzo 2009 Brunello di Montalcino | Sangiovese | Palazzo |
| 7347 | 7346 | Spain | Robust black-fruit aromas suggest plum and blackberry. This everyday red is concentrated, generous and packed with power. Flavors of dark berry fruits, chocolate and espresso finish with verve and clarity. | Estate Bottled | 88 | 9 | Central Spain | La Mancha | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Paso a Paso 2012 Estate Bottled Tempranillo (La Mancha) | Tempranillo | Paso a Paso |
| 7348 | 7347 | US | A quirky blend of six wildly-different white grapes, this has some sweet fruit, some bitter phenolics, and a noticeable honeyed character, suggesting that there was some botrytis in the mix. Rich and loaded with flavors of lemon curd, apricot and ripe peaches, it's a creative, interesting wine, worth exploring at this price. | Forbidden | 88 | 18 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Patterson 2012 Forbidden White (Columbia Valley (WA)) | White Blend | Patterson |
| 7349 | 7348 | Italy | This forward wine opens with aromas that recall mature black plum, grilled herbs and meat juices with whiffs of farmyard and leather. The palate delivers ripe black cherry, sweet vanilla extract and round tannins. Even though it lacks complexity, it's enjoyable drinking for the near term. Drink through 2019. | Villa al Cortile | 88 | 45 | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Piccini 2009 Villa al Cortile (Brunello di Montalcino) | Sangiovese | Piccini |
| 7350 | 7349 | Italy | It shows earthy aromas of wet soil and leafy underbrush, as well as leather, dark berry and spice. The palate offers restrained black plum, sour cherry, espresso and licorice alongside firm yet drying tannins. The fruit richness is starting to fade so enjoy soon rather than later. | | 88 | 45 | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Pietroso 2009 Brunello di Montalcino | Sangiovese | Pietroso |