| 7711 | 7710 | US | Dark, soft, full-bodied and slightly sweet, this Pinot clearly shows its warm-climate origins. It tastes of jammy blackberries, cherries and raspberries. | Russell Family Vineyard | 86 | 50 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | | | Loring Wine Company 2006 Russell Family Vineyard Pinot Noir (Paso Robles) | Pinot Noir | Loring Wine Company |
| 7712 | 7711 | South Africa | This Sauvignon Blanc offers more weight and earthiness for fans of whites that steer away from lean, grassy flavors. Simply elegant and food-friendly, the wine has a balanced character and while still refreshing, has soul. | | 86 | 13 | Western Cape | | | Susan Kostrzewa | @suskostrzewa | Old Well House 2007 Sauvignon Blanc (Western Cape) | Sauvignon Blanc | Old Well House |
| 7713 | 7712 | Australia | This medium-bodied Chardonnay boasts a fair degree of complexity for its modest tariff: slightly toasty, nutty aromas lead into flavors of hazelnut, ripe peach and citrus. A solid effort. | Deen de Bortoli Vat 7 | 86 | 13 | Australia Other | South Eastern Australia | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | De Bortoli 2007 Deen de Bortoli Vat 7 Chardonnay (South Eastern Australia) | Chardonnay | De Bortoli |
| 7714 | 7713 | Germany | Plump and sweet, this corpulent kabinett features aromas and flavors of honey, tangerine and melon, with just the vaguest hints of slatey minerality. A hint of bitterness on the finish helps balanace some of the weight and sugar. Imported by Chapin Cellars, LLC. | Bernkasteler Badstube Kabinett | 86 | 25 | Mosel-Saar-Ruwer | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Dr. H. Thanisch (Erben Thanisch) 2006 Bernkasteler Badstube Kabinett Riesling (Mosel-Saar-Ruwer) | Riesling | Dr. H. Thanisch (Erben Thanisch) |
| 7715 | 7714 | South Africa | You can't beat the price of this simple, quaffable red from Oak Lane, and certainly this is a wine that could make for very nice everyday sipping. A nose of wood spice and berry unfolds into flavors of toasted oak, bright berry and pepper. Though a bit one-dimensional, the wine offers structure and style. | Oak Lane | 86 | 8 | Stellenbosch | | | Susan Kostrzewa | @suskostrzewa | Beau Joubert 2006 Oak Lane Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon (Stellenbosch) | Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon | Beau Joubert |
| 7716 | 7715 | South Africa | A solid combination of Chenin's curvy, honeyed flavors and the clean crispness of Sauvignon Blanc. An affordable, dependable wine with a go-to personality for everyday enjoyment. | Oak Lane Chenin Blanc - Sauvignon Blanc | 86 | 8 | Stellenbosch | | | Susan Kostrzewa | @suskostrzewa | Beau Joubert 2007 Oak Lane Chenin Blanc - Sauvignon Blanc White (Stellenbosch) | White Blend | Beau Joubert |
| 7717 | 7716 | Spain | Pretty nice for a lean, more traditional Rioja crianza. The palate is clean and tangy, with strawberry, raspberry and citrusy flavors. Freshness is this wine's middle name. It's old-school, so don't look for a lot of color, body or sweetness. | Rioja Bordón Crianza | 86 | 12 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bodegas Franco-Españolas 2003 Rioja Bordón Crianza (Rioja) | Tempranillo Blend | Bodegas Franco-Españolas |
| 7718 | 7717 | Spain | The nose blends overtly floral, fruity lead aromas with secondary notes of shoe polish and leather, but in the end it's a little mute. The mouth offers standard plum and berry flavors, while the mouthfeel is chunky and generally quite pure. This is not a thoroughbred, but it's more than a good plow horse. | Arderius Reserva | 86 | 28 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bodegas Leza García 2001 Arderius Reserva (Rioja) | Tempranillo | Bodegas Leza García |
| 7719 | 7718 | France | This is an attractive, crisp and fruity wine. It has layers of wood that are already integrating well with the black-currant fruitiness. Tannins and a firm core are signs that the wine will age well. Drink this attractive wine from 2018. | Château Tour Blanche | 88 | 29 | Bordeaux | Médoc | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Bernard Magrez 2014 Château Tour Blanche (Médoc) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Bernard Magrez |
| 7720 | 7719 | US | Relatively light for the variety, this wine has lots of tasty, almost jammy fruit flavors, medium tannins and a smooth but gripping texture. It's very good to drink now. | | 88 | 26 | California | Red Hills Lake County | | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Boatique 2014 Petite Sirah (Red Hills Lake County) | Petite Sirah | Boatique |
| 7721 | 7720 | Portugal | A barrel-fermented wine, this is richly perfumed both from the wood and from the nature of the Cercial grape. The wine has strong minerality, lime and lemon flavors, and layers of spice. Already mature, the wine is ready to drink. | Campolargo Branco | 88 | 50 | Bairrada | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Campolargo 2014 Campolargo Branco White (Bairrada) | Cercial | Campolargo |
| 7722 | 7721 | US | Well-aged, light gold, and bottled in a Burgundy bottle for reasons unknown, this off dry high-acid effort should be consumed within the next year or two. The apple fruit has moved into secondary (baked) flavors, with a tart kick to the finish suggesting that the acids may soon outstrip the fruit. | Underwood Mountain | 88 | 25 | Washington | Columbia Gorge (WA) | Washington Other | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Cerulean 2010 Underwood Mountain Riesling (Columbia Gorge (WA)) | Riesling | Cerulean |
| 7723 | 7722 | US | This wine opens with just a touch of reduction followed by quite pure aromas of red and blue fruit. The flavors are sweet and fresh, with the tannins bringing a light grip. | The Velvet Devil | 88 | 12 | Washington | Washington | Washington Other | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Charles Smith 2014 The Velvet Devil Merlot (Washington) | Merlot | Charles Smith |
| 7724 | 7723 | France | From vines on the plain of Saint-Émilion, close to the Dordogne river, this is a ripe fruity wine. The tannins are already well integrated into the berry fruits, leaving just a dry core that is typical of the year. Drink the wine from 2018. | | 88 | 45 | Bordeaux | Saint-Émilion | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Abelyce 2011 Saint-Émilion | Merlot | Château Abelyce |
| 7725 | 7724 | France | On the slopes above the eastern Bordeaux town of Sainte-Foy, this vineyard produces some fine wines. Aged in new wood, the wine is rich in tannins, complex and serious. Bright red fruits and a firm structure both promise aging. Drink from 2018. | | 88 | 20 | Bordeaux | Sainte-Foy Bordeaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Bellevue Peycharneau 2013 Sainte-Foy Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Bellevue Peycharneau |
| 7726 | 7725 | France | A light wood-aging flavor gives this wine its richness along with its fine ripe yellow fruits. Ripe and fruity from an excellent year for white Bordeaux, the wine is smooth and ready to drink. | Elegance | 88 | 17 | Bordeaux | Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Haut Bertinerie 2014 Elegance (Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux) | Bordeaux-style White Blend | Château Haut Bertinerie |
| 7727 | 7726 | France | The second wine of Château le Prieuré, made from 100% pure juicy Merlot, is ripe and concentrated. It still has plenty of firm tannins although the rich fruits will balance out shortly. It is then going to be a generous wine with great final fruitiness. Drink from 2018. | Délice du Prieuré | 88 | 27 | Bordeaux | Saint-Émilion | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château le Prieuré 2014 Délice du Prieuré (Saint-Émilion) | Merlot | Château le Prieuré |
| 7728 | 7727 | France | A dense wine that is showing signs of heavy extraction, with dark chocolate and bitter flavors. In a vintage with crisp fruitiness being the defining factor, it is a bit of a shame. The dark edge needs to mellow before the wine can balance out. | | 88 | 35 | Bordeaux | Margaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Marquis de Terme 2014 Margaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Marquis de Terme |
| 7729 | 7728 | France | The wine is firm and structured, showing more structure than fruit. It is solid, tight and with vanilla and blackberry fruits that are still behind the tannins. Probably this wine will remain firm, although the tannins should soften. Drink from 2018. | | 88 | 25 | Bordeaux | Lalande de Pomerol | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Moncets 2011 Lalande de Pomerol | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Moncets |
| 7730 | 7729 | France | A blend that is 50-50 Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon has produced a ripe, juicy and fruity wine, typical of the vintage. There is a crisp edge as well as firmer tannins and signs of the wood aging that will integrate as the wine matures. Drink this attractive wine from 2019. | | 88 | | Bordeaux | Haut-Médoc | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Moulin de Blanchon 2014 Haut-Médoc | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Moulin de Blanchon |
| 7731 | 7730 | France | The 49% of Sémillon in this rich wine gives it a full, ripe character. It is backed up by the more herbal Sauvignon Blanc to add the freshness. The wine is fruity with citrus and white stone fruits, ready to drink from 2017. | | 88 | | Bordeaux | Bordeaux Blanc | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Clarendelle 2015 Bordeaux Blanc | Bordeaux-style White Blend | Clarendelle |
| 7732 | 7731 | US | Tons of candied grape and lilac aromas show on the nose of this rather aged blend of 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre, with root beer and blueberry-sorbet notes. The palate offers a similar array of sweet dark fruit, but the tannic structure and acidity clean it up nicely. | Paso Rouge Alto Pomar Vineyard Estate | 88 | 25 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | DENO 2008 Paso Rouge Alto Pomar Vineyard Estate G-S-M (Paso Robles) | G-S-M | DENO |
| 7733 | 7732 | France | Organically grown grapes went into this perfumed wine. It is fruity, crisp with bright cherry flavors and lifted with acidity. The wine is still developing, still bringing its tannins to the fore. Drink from 2018. | Côte de Py | 88 | 28 | Beaujolais | Morgon | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine de la Bonne Tonne 2014 Côte de Py (Morgon) | Gamay | Domaine de la Bonne Tonne |
| 7734 | 7733 | Portugal | This wine is ripe with acidity and red-berry fruits, with firm tannins that will soften. Drink this attractive, fruity wine from 2019. | Claudia's | 88 | 25 | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quevedo 2014 Claudia's Red (Douro) | Portuguese Red | Quevedo |
| 7735 | 7734 | Portugal | While this wine is dry, it offers good fruit weight that will fill out as it matures. It has a smoky character with juicy red-berry fruits in the background. Drink from 2020. | Reserva Unoaked | 88 | 22 | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo 2014 Reserva Unoaked Red (Douro) | Portuguese Red | Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo |
| 7736 | 7735 | US | Light aromas of red cherry and cranberry meet with thyme and wild herbs on the reserved nose of this appellation blend. It's energetic and light on the palate, where thyme, marjoram and cedar flavors dominate the red fruit. | | 88 | 25 | California | Santa Lucia Highlands | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Sextant 2014 Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands) | Pinot Noir | Sextant |
| 7737 | 7736 | US | Off dry, fresh and lightly spritzy, this appealing wine brings flavors of lemon tea front and center. The aromatics hint at honeysuckle and orange blossom, and the finish is pleasantly granular, with a sweet, sugary edge. | | 88 | 15 | Oregon | Oregon | Oregon Other | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Sweet Cheeks 2015 Riesling (Oregon) | Riesling | Sweet Cheeks |
| 7738 | 7737 | US | Coming from a site best known for its Syrah, this wine offers aromas of berry compote, funk and potpourri. The palate shows a pleasing sense of purity, with lightly astringent tannins providing a bit of distraction. | Boushey Vineyard | 88 | 35 | Washington | Yakima Valley | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Telaya 2014 Boushey Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Yakima Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Telaya |
| 7739 | 7738 | Germany | Wisps of smoke and honeycomb thread enticingly amidst fresh lemon and lime in this nimble-footed dry Riesling. Lean and rather linear in style, its penetrating citrus flavors are bolstered by an invigorating streak of acidity. The finish is zesty and bold. | Nitor Dry | 88 | 22 | Mosel | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Von Schleinitz 2015 Nitor Dry Riesling (Mosel) | Riesling | Von Schleinitz |
| 7740 | 7739 | US | This is an earthy, stemmy wine, hugely concentrated and ripe in strawberry and rhubarb. Subtle in texture and bite, it shows a streak of cardamom on the finish. | Porter and Plot | 88 | 42 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Winc 2014 Porter and Plot Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) | Pinot Noir | Winc |