| 86581 | 86580 | France | With much of the freshness of 2006 now evolved into more mature flavors, this balanced if somewhat stalky wine has fine perfumed black currant fruit flavors, with a firm core of tannins and wood aging. | Cuvée la Fleur Tabenot | 85 | 20 | Bordeaux | Côtes de Castillon | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Hyot 2006 Cuvée la Fleur Tabenot (Côtes de Castillon) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Hyot |
| 86582 | 86581 | France | Full of spicy wood flavors, this wine also has black currant fruit flavors and considerable acidity. It's well-balanced, fresh while also ripe and fruity. Drink soon. | | 85 | 14 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Julian 2010 Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Julian |
| 86583 | 86582 | France | Blending Cabernet and Merlot, this is a caramel-flavored dry rosé, with good berry fruitiness. There's a fine final burst of acidity. | | 85 | 15 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux Rosé | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château les Arromans 2010 Rosé (Bordeaux Rosé) | Rosé | Château les Arromans |
| 86584 | 86583 | Australia | Light and frothy, with perfumed notes of tangerine, spice and a mere hint of strawberry. Falls off a bit on the finish, but still represents a good value in dessert-style bubbles. | DB Family Selection Pink | 85 | 9 | New South Wales | New South Wales | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | De Bortoli 2011 DB Family Selection Pink Moscato (New South Wales) | Moscato | De Bortoli |
| 86585 | 86584 | France | A wine with light tannins and juicy red fruits. Though the acidity is prominent, it has a soft texture and attractive strawberry fruit flavors. Not for aging. | Duc de Rochebois | 85 | 15 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | De Mour 2009 Duc de Rochebois (Bordeaux) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | De Mour |
| 86586 | 86585 | Italy | This straight-shooting Chianti presents loads of red berry fruit and a touch of apple skin, with background shades of pressed violets and moist earth. The wine only sees stainless steel, so the brightness of the fruit is what drives it forward. | Chianti | 85 | 15 | Tuscany | Chianti | | | | Inalto 2009 Chianti (Chianti) | Sangiovese | Inalto |
| 86587 | 86586 | US | Surprisingly thin for an Alexander Valley Cabernet, especially at this price. It's clean and proper, being dry and softly tannic, but the cherry and blackberry flavors taste watered down. | Five Sisters Blend | 85 | 34 | California | Alexander Valley | Sonoma | | | J. Rickards 2009 Five Sisters Blend Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | J. Rickards |
| 86588 | 86587 | US | Spicy, savory aromas of smoked nuts and coconut are brightened by clean, green floral notes on this dry, medium-bodied Chardonnay. Quite creamy in texture with a smoke-inflected vanilla palate, it's a well-balanced accompaniment to hearty fowl or braised pork dishes. | Reserve Estate Bottled | 85 | 20 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Lamoreaux Landing 2008 Reserve Estate Bottled Chardonnay (Finger Lakes) | Chardonnay | Lamoreaux Landing |
| 86589 | 86588 | Chile | Cool-climate aromas of rhubarb, red plum and brambly spice are draped all over this zesty, racy Pinot from Chile's deep south. It feels quick and high in acid, with crisp, almost tart flavors of pie cherry and red plum. Finishes fresh but short. | | 85 | 13 | Bío Bío Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Llai Llai 2010 Pinot Noir (Bío Bío Valley) | Pinot Noir | Llai Llai |
| 86590 | 86589 | US | Just a single barrel was produced. Volatile and slightly vinegary at first, it improves with aggressive swirling. The fruit remains quite tart, almost to the point of being sour, with little varietal character. | Spice Cabinet Vineyard | 85 | 33 | Washington | Horse Heaven Hills | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Mercer 2008 Spice Cabinet Vineyard Sangiovese (Horse Heaven Hills) | Sangiovese | Mercer |
| 86591 | 86590 | US | Generic red fruit flavors are set in a light wine with a slightly chalky finish. In the nose there are hints of volatility and leather, but it's perfectly quaffable. | | 85 | 28 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Michael Florentino 2008 Tempranillo (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Tempranillo | Michael Florentino |
| 86592 | 86591 | US | Everything about this wine is big. It's superripe in jammy cherries and raspberries, and super-oaky, with a sweet coating of caramelized candy corn. It's a crowd pleaser for many red wine fans, but simply too sweet and simple for the price. | Reserve | 85 | 42 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | | | Middle Ridge 2008 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Middle Ridge |
| 86593 | 86592 | US | The acidity on this Pinot tastes bizarre. It's so sharp and cutting that it's unnatural, given the ripeness of the raspberry and cherry fruit. Not going anywhere, so drink now. | Santa Marie Cuvée | 84 | 28 | California | Santa Maria Valley | Central Coast | | | Kenneth Volk 2008 Santa Marie Cuvée Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley) | Pinot Noir | Kenneth Volk |
| 86594 | 86593 | US | Very sweet in white sugared orange and vanilla flavors, like a honey-nut candy bar. Will satisfy Chard lovers with a sweet tooth | Spirit Hawk | 84 | 15 | California | California | California Other | | | Lander-Jenkins 2010 Spirit Hawk Chardonnay (California) | Chardonnay | Lander-Jenkins |
| 86595 | 86594 | US | A rugged, country-style wine, dry and sharp in acids and tannins, with blackberry and herb flavors. Made from Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and several other varieties, it's a decent everyday sipper. | Cuvée | 84 | 12 | California | Central Coast | Central Coast | | | Liberty School 2009 Cuvée Red (Central Coast) | Red Blend | Liberty School |
| 86596 | 86595 | Spain | Oily and melony smelling and after that it's pretty much your average, innocuous white wine. Feels like orange juice on the palate and tastes like orange and tangerine. Cleansing, fresh enough and easy to drink. | | 84 | 10 | Northern Spain | Rueda | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Marqués de Riscal 2010 White (Rueda) | White Blend | Marqués de Riscal |
| 86597 | 86596 | US | This is an enormously ripe, extracted red wine. It shows California's heat in the jammy raspberries, cherries and chocolate, as sweet and thick as the filling in a pie. Shows the strength of Paso Robles, which is ripeness, and its weaknesses, excessive alcohol, sweetness and a flabby structure. | Estate | 84 | 24 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | | | Minassian-Young 2009 Estate Zinfandel (Paso Robles) | Zinfandel | Minassian-Young |
| 86598 | 86597 | Chile | Fleshy, soft and honeyed on the nose, with spiced pear aromas. Feels sort of flabby, with soft acids and meaty, mustardy flavors of white fruits that finish blowsy. Flowery and fluffy now, but it seems to be fading. | Reserva | 84 | 12 | Maule Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Oveja Negra 2010 Reserva Chardonnay-Viognier (Maule Valley) | Chardonnay-Viognier | Oveja Negra |
| 86599 | 86598 | Italy | Light, bright and crisp, this ruby-colored Chianti would pair with simple pasta dishes or take-out pizza. It's a thin, compact wine with a fresh berry close. | | 84 | 13 | Tuscany | Chianti | | | | Bellini 2009 Chianti | Sangiovese | Bellini |
| 86600 | 86599 | France | When a Bordeaux wine gets into a heavy bottle, it has something to prove. As here, when the wine has way too much wood and lacks fruit. It could balance out, but that is a long shot. | | 84 | 150 | Bordeaux | Saint-Estèphe | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château la Croizille 2009 Saint-Estèphe | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château la Croizille |
| 86601 | 86600 | France | Surprisingly lightweight for the vintage, this is a red fruit-flavored wine, with tannins, acidity and a fresh aftertaste. Not for aging. | | 84 | 25 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Moulin Lafitte 2009 Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Moulin Lafitte |
| 86602 | 86601 | US | Outcrop was planted in 1982. A hint of leather (not too much) along with scents of sassafras and crushed roses, open into a peppery palate with cranberries and red fruits. Ample acidity carries it into a penetrating finish. Drink 2020 through 2035 and beyond. | Outcrop Estate | 92 | 50 | Oregon | Dundee Hills | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | The Eyrie Vineyards 2013 Outcrop Estate Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills) | Pinot Noir | The Eyrie Vineyards |
| 86603 | 86602 | US | An abundance of fresh fruit spills out of this full-bodied, pure and uncomplicated wine in a way that's hard to resist. There is little obvious oak to get in the way of flavors like vine-ripened raspberries and blackberries as they stream along on fine tannins and lithe acidity. | Live Oak | 92 | 34 | California | Contra Costa County | Central Coast | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Three 2013 Live Oak Zinfandel (Contra Costa County) | Zinfandel | Three |
| 86604 | 86603 | US | It's amazing how this super-concentrated wine smells like chocolate cherries and tastes almost like blackberry syrup, yet it's nice and dry in style. A firm coating of fine tannins gives grip on the tongue and seems to extend the juicy fruit and dark chocolate notes on the finish. | Old Vines | 92 | 22 | California | Contra Costa County | Central Coast | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Three 2013 Old Vines Zinfandel (Contra Costa County) | Zinfandel | Three |
| 86605 | 86604 | France | The richness and structure of the appellation are well represented in this firm wine. It has dark tannins and hints of wood aging as well as ripe black cherry and berry fruits. With its structure and intense acidity, the wine will age well. Drink from 2020. | | 92 | 65 | Burgundy | Morey-Saint-Denis | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Nicolas Potel 2014 Morey-Saint-Denis | Pinot Noir | Nicolas Potel |
| 86606 | 86605 | Spain | Since its inception, Numanthia has never once bottled a disappointing Termes. Aromas of lemon peel and orange rind mix with blackberry and cassis notes. This feels tight and tannic, but structured and appropriate. Dark-berry and chocolate flavors finish tannic but healthy. This is true-to-form Toro.Drink through 2021. | Termes | 92 | 30 | Northern Spain | Toro | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Numanthia 2012 Termes (Toro) | Tinta de Toro | Numanthia |
| 86607 | 86606 | Germany | While the nose is soft-spoken, the palate of this honey-slicked Spätlese is robust, buoyant with fruit and complexities of spice, saffron and mineral. Ripe tangerine and stone fruit flavors are satisfyingly juicy, yet edged by a fine filigree of lime and lemon acidity. | Grünlack Spätlese | 92 | 40 | Rheingau | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Schloss Johannisberger 2014 Grünlack Spätlese Riesling (Rheingau) | Riesling | Schloss Johannisberger |
| 86608 | 86607 | US | From what's becoming one of the most heralded vineyards in the region, this bottling shows wet cement, baked plums, blackberry, thyme and black sage on the nose. Boysenberry fruit comes first on the sip, followed by tart orange peel, a touch of green olive and more fresh thyme flavors. | Lester Family Vineyard Partners' Reserve | 92 | 39 | California | Santa Cruz Mountains | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Soquel Vineyards 2013 Lester Family Vineyard Partners' Reserve Pinot Noir (Santa Cruz Mountains) | Pinot Noir | Soquel Vineyards |
| 86609 | 86608 | US | Some kind of magic is happening here. As the lowest-priced Chardonnay in Stoller's lineup, this may turn out to be your favorite. Using all-stainless steel, this sleek style brings out the aromatics, texture and detail. There's tensile strength here, herb-tinged accents, clean and juicy citrus-inflected fruit and superb balance throughout. | | 92 | 25 | Oregon | Dundee Hills | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Stoller 2015 Chardonnay (Dundee Hills) | Chardonnay | Stoller |
| 86610 | 86609 | US | A fragrant nose of chocolate-cherry candy, dried blueberry and hint of spearmint shows on this potent blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12% Petit Verdot. The body is medium-heavy, with chalky tannins framing the tart boysenberry fruit, grippy leather and tobacco flavors that evolve toward grape and blackberry and finish on a woody cedar note. | LPF | 92 | 65 | California | Adelaida District | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | The Farm Winery 2012 LPF Red (Adelaida District) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | The Farm Winery |