| 86281 | 86280 | Chile | Light and mostly fresh, with shy peach and green-fruit aromas. The palate is soft and reticent, with lower-level acids and chunky melon and papaya flavors. Finishes pithy and thus mildly bitter. Drink soon or wait for the 2008. | | 84 | 12 | Limarí Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Peñalolen 2007 Sauvignon Blanc (Limarí Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Peñalolen |
| 86282 | 86281 | France | A lean style of wine, grassy and herbaceous, with dry tannins that are already showing signs of maturity. There is still some attractive juiciness, but the acidity and the tight tannins are good indications of the lightness of the wine. | Château du Bascou | 84 | 42 | Southwest France | Côtes de Saint-Mont | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Producteurs Plaimont 2002 Château du Bascou Red (Côtes de Saint-Mont) | Red Blend | Producteurs Plaimont |
| 86283 | 86282 | US | A little unbalanced, with some overripe, pruny flavors and heat from high alcohol. The lack of fruity richness accentuates the tannins. Drink up. | Beckstoffer Las Amigas Vineyard | 84 | 60 | California | Carneros | Napa-Sonoma | | | Provenance Vineyards 2005 Beckstoffer Las Amigas Vineyard Merlot (Carneros) | Merlot | Provenance Vineyards |
| 86284 | 86283 | US | Does a good job of delivering Cabernet's personality at a decent price. Dry and softly tannic, this 100% Cab shows black currant, spicy plum and cedar flavors. Drink now. | Vintner's Cuvée | 84 | 12 | California | California | California Other | | | Rosenblum 2006 Vintner's Cuvée Cabernet Sauvignon (California) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rosenblum |
| 86285 | 86284 | France | A rounded, very soft Chardonnay from Chablis producer Simmonet-Febvre. There are green fruits, with hints of pears and light acidity. The edge of green tannin gives the wine some shape, but it is essentially soft. Screwcap. | | 84 | 10 | France Other | Vin de Pays des Portes de Méditerranée | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Simonnet-Febvre 2006 Chardonnay (Vin de Pays des Portes de Méditerranée) | Chardonnay | Simonnet-Febvre |
| 86286 | 86285 | Italy | Honey and stone fruit are at the aromatic forefront of this easy, light-hearted Pinot Grigio. The wine is lean and watery in the mouth and finishes short. | | 84 | | Veneto | Veneto | | | | Stival 2007 Pinot Grigio (Veneto) | Pinot Grigio | Stival |
| 86287 | 86286 | US | This is an unusual blend of Columbard, Sémillon, Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay, and it's a nicely crisp white with plenty of fruity flavors that finishes dry. Easy to drink with Asian fare. | White Old Vines Cuvée III | 84 | 12 | California | Mendocino | | | | Ladybug NV White Old Vines Cuvée III White (Mendocino) | White Blend | Ladybug |
| 86288 | 86287 | US | A standard, everyday Chard, brimming with smoky, vanilla-accented oak and ripe pear and tropical fruit flavors that finish a little sweet. | | 84 | 17 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | | | Lake Sonoma 2007 Chardonnay (Russian River Valley) | Chardonnay | Lake Sonoma |
| 86289 | 86288 | US | An easy, versatile food wine or cocktail sipper marked by crisp acidity and slightly sweet flavors of apricots, pineapples, oranges, vanilla and honeysuckle flowers. | | 84 | 17 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | | | Lake Sonoma 2007 Pinot Gris (Russian River Valley) | Pinot Gris | Lake Sonoma |
| 86290 | 86289 | US | A little light in flavor and rustic, but the price isn't bad for a dry, robust Zin with decent cherry-berry flavors. The alcohol is low, and the finish is pleasant. | | 84 | 12 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | | | Leaping Lizard 2006 Zinfandel (Sonoma County) | Zinfandel | Leaping Lizard |
| 86291 | 86290 | Spain | Light and flowery, with apple aromas. The body and palate are lean and a little stripped, but the apple flavors are clean and quaffable. This is like a waif model, or maybe a scarecrow. It is good on the surface but has very little meat on the bones. | Viura-Chardonnay | 84 | 11 | Northern Spain | Navarra | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | No Time 2007 Viura-Chardonnay White (Navarra) | White Blend | No Time |
| 86292 | 86291 | US | Pretty thin, with very high acidity and just a trace of lemon, grapefruit and pepper flavors. The dryness and tartness are really clean and bracing, but if you're looking for richness, this will disappoint. | | 84 | 18 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | | | Fritz 2007 Sauvignon Blanc (Russian River Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Fritz |
| 86293 | 86292 | US | Sweet and simple, with jammy orange, apricot, apple and honeysuckle flavors that finish in a spicy swirl of cloves. Balanced with crisp acidity. | Twin Valley | 84 | 5 | California | California | California Other | | | Gallo Family Vineyards NV Twin Valley Moscato (California) | Moscato | Gallo Family Vineyards |
| 86294 | 86293 | US | Art gallery openings, backyard barbecues and other occasions when you want a nice, dry, affordable red are suited to this boxed wine, the equivalent of four regular bottles. It has pleasant blackberry, currant and cherry jam flavors. | | 84 | 18 | California | California | California Other | | | Bota Box 2005 Shiraz (California) | Shiraz | Bota Box |
| 86295 | 86294 | US | At the equivalent of about $4.50 a bottle, this Zin in a vacuum-packed box is a good buy. It's dry, full-bodied and very Zinny, with peppery wild berry, tobacco and herb flavors. | 3 L | 84 | 18 | California | California | California Other | | | Bota Box 2006 3 L Zinfandel (California) | Zinfandel | Bota Box |
| 86296 | 86295 | US | With ripe tropical fruit, peach, pear and green apple flavors and a nice creamy mouthfeel, this is a good everyday white wine made in the modern, fruit-forward California style. At the equivalent of $4.50 a bottle, it's a bargain. | | 84 | 18 | California | California | California Other | | | Bota Box 2006 Pinot Grigio (California) | Pinot Grigio | Bota Box |
| 86297 | 86296 | US | This Zin is a little too soft and simple for true classicism, but you have to consider the price. With its pleasant berry and spice flavors and rich, smooth tannins, it's a nice value. | | 84 | 10 | California | Mendocino County | | | | Castle Rock 2006 Zinfandel (Mendocino County) | Zinfandel | Castle Rock |
| 86298 | 86297 | US | Here's a good, everyday Cab if you're looking for a bargain. It's dry, tannic and earthy, with suggestions of currants and oak. | | 84 | 10 | California | Central Coast | Central Coast | | | Cupcake 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon (Central Coast) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Cupcake |
| 86299 | 86298 | US | Enjoy this hearty red with BBQ, pizza and other comfort fare. It's tannic and dry, with wild berry, leather and spice flavors and a touch of Provençal herbs. | | 84 | 16 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | | | Diablita 2005 Red (Sonoma County) | Red Blend | Diablita |
| 86300 | 86299 | France | A blend that is half Cabernet Sauvignon and half the local Toulouse grape Negrette. It gives a light, fruity, juicy, bright wine, its freshness and flavors of ripe red plums underlined by a soft tannic element. Easy and fresh, to drink now. | Le Rouge et Le Noir | 84 | 13 | Southwest France | Vin de Pays du Comté Tolosan | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | DOC Wine Selection 2007 Le Rouge et Le Noir Red (Vin de Pays du Comté Tolosan) | Cabernet Blend | DOC Wine Selection |
| 86301 | 86300 | US | A good, everyday Chardonnay that gets the job done with proper peach and pear flavors, overlaid with oak and wrapped into a creamy texture. | | 84 | 18 | California | Santa Lucia Highlands | Central Coast | | | Paraiso Vineyards 2006 Chardonnay (Santa Lucia Highlands) | Chardonnay | Paraiso Vineyards |
| 86302 | 86301 | US | Very rich in tropical fruit pie filling, cotton candy, raspberry sorbet and caramelized vanilla flavors. Tastes a little too sweet, although it's balanced with good acids. | The Heritage Collection | 84 | 12 | California | Lodi | Central Valley | | | Peirano 2006 The Heritage Collection Viognier (Lodi) | Viognier | Peirano |
| 86303 | 86302 | US | A decent, everyday red for easy drinking with meats, cheeses and pasta. A blend of Syrah, Cabernet, Petite Sirah and Viognier, which gives a lemony brightness to the berry flavors. | Red Shorts | 84 | 12 | California | Lodi | Central Valley | | | Peirano NV Red Shorts Red (Lodi) | Red Blend | Peirano |
| 86304 | 86303 | US | A little on the sweet side, with Lifesaver candy lemon, lime and pineapple flavors, this unoaked PG is clean and balanced with crisp acidity. | | 84 | 14 | California | Santa Barbara County | Central Coast | | | Perbacco Cellars 2007 Pinot Grigio (Santa Barbara County) | Pinot Grigio | Perbacco Cellars |
| 86305 | 86304 | Spain | Latex, rubber band and other roasted, rubbery aromas send up the red flag, yet the palate and flavors are good enough even if they are already a little tired and rusty. Not really recommended given that rosé should be fresh and fun. This one veers to big berry fruit and softness. 100% Tempranillo. Imported by National Distributing Co., Inc. | Clos Torribas Rosé | 84 | 10 | Catalonia | Penedès | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Pinord 2007 Clos Torribas Rosé Tempranillo (Penedès) | Tempranillo | Pinord |
| 86306 | 86305 | France | Crisp, dry, caramel- and red berry-flavored wine that has some crispness as well as good strawberry softness. There is some spice to finish. Screwcap. | Colombelle Rosé | 84 | 8 | Southwest France | Vin de Pays des Côtes de Gascogne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Producteurs Plaimont 2007 Colombelle Rosé Red (Vin de Pays des Côtes de Gascogne) | Red Blend | Producteurs Plaimont |
| 86307 | 86306 | Chile | Minty, earthy and leafy, but with enough fruit that it seems honest. The palate is lively with thin-sided cherry flavors followed by a clean but lean finish. More like standard old-school Chianti than typical Chilean Cab. | Reserva | 84 | 10 | Curicó Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Quasar 2006 Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Curicó Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Quasar |
| 86308 | 86307 | Germany | Intense orange rind aromas are accented by waxy honey and lanolin notes on this dry, full-bodied Pinot Blanc. It's juicy and bright on the palate, with tart peach and tangerine flavors and zesty lime-toned acidity. | | 88 | 13 | Rheinhessen | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | P.J. Valckenberg 2012 Pinot Blanc (Rheinhessen) | Pinot Blanc | P.J. Valckenberg |
| 86309 | 86308 | Croatia | Pleasant whiffs of eucalyptus help to lift aromas of bright cherry, red plum and red raspberry. Zesty acidity on the tongue leads to a fruit-packed finish. | | 88 | 16 | North Dalmatia | | | Jeff Jenssen | @worldwineguys | Piližota 2011 Babić (North Dalmatia) | Babić | Piližota |
| 86310 | 86309 | US | For a modestly priced Oregon Pinot, this is a punchy, pleasing wine, centered on brambly purple berry fruit flavors, framed in toasty, spicy tannins. The persistence is impressive. | | 88 | 20 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Purple Hands 2012 Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Noir | Purple Hands |