| 105421 | 105420 | US | Made in a completely different style from Uvaggio's typical Primitivo, this is meant to be a reserve-tier bottling, with seven months in new and once-used oak. Crisp berry flavor, along with a hint of cranberry, makes this juicy and balanced. It finishes softly on a slightly nutty note. | Barile | 90 | 20 | California | Lodi | Central Valley | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Uvaggio 2011 Barile Primitivo (Lodi) | Primitivo | Uvaggio |
| 105422 | 105421 | South Africa | Pure and focused, Bruwer Raats's love of and attention to Cabernet Franc results in a wine that always impresses, and is a bit of an anomaly in the South African wine world. Bright notes of red cherry and currant unfold on the nose and mouth, with accents of ashy tobacco, foliage, pepper and just the faintest suggestion of vanilla bean. Medium weight, with dry, dusty tannins that lend grip to the finish. | | 90 | 35 | Stellenbosch | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Raats Family 2010 Cabernet Franc (Stellenbosch) | Cabernet Franc | Raats Family |
| 105423 | 105422 | South Africa | This leads with oak-derived aromas of sweet smoke, toast, vanilla and baking spice, immediately followed by notes of lemon custard, melon and pear flesh. The mouthfeel is round and full, but zippy acidity rescues the finish from feeling flat or overdone. An attractive toasted hazelnut flavor lingers well through the finish. | Crocodile's Lair Kaaimansgat | 90 | 26 | Overberg | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Bouchard Finlayson 2009 Crocodile's Lair Kaaimansgat Chardonnay (Overberg) | Chardonnay | Bouchard Finlayson |
| 105424 | 105423 | US | This is one of the first wines to bear this new appellation in Sonoma County. More importantly, it's one of the best California Malbecs out there. It's rich and juicy with ripe cherries and mocha, along with a sweet coating of toasty oak. It's soft enough to drink now, especially with a great grilled steak. | | 90 | 39 | California | Pine Mountain-Cloverdale Peak | Sonoma | | | Imagery 2010 Malbec (Pine Mountain-Cloverdale Peak) | Malbec | Imagery |
| 105425 | 105424 | France | Steinbach is a village at the extreme southern end of the Alsace vineyard, known for its Pinot Noir. This is a rich, full example—a wine that has structure and concentration, as well as ripe cherry fruitiness. It can be drunk now, or until 2022. | Steinbach | 90 | 35 | Alsace | Alsace | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Joseph Cattin 2010 Steinbach Pinot Noir (Alsace) | Pinot Noir | Joseph Cattin |
| 105426 | 105425 | US | All the parts are here to make a good Cabernet. Flavors of chocolate, blackberry jam, cassis and smoky oak are framed in rich tannins. But the wine needs a little time to knit together. Should be drinking well by spring 2014. It's a great value for the price, and easy to find with more than 15,000 cases produced. | Crazy Creek | 90 | 20 | California | Alexander Valley | Sonoma | | | Katherine Goldschmidt 2011 Crazy Creek Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Katherine Goldschmidt |
| 105427 | 105426 | Italy | Here's a quintessential Verdicchio from one of the denomination's rising stars that opens with a fragrance of spring flowers, hay and flint. The palate delivers fleshy white peach, pear and almond flavors, along with mineral notes and bright acidity that results in a refreshing finish. Fun to drink now or hold 2–3 years for additional complexity. | | 90 | 15 | Central Italy | Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | La Staffa 2012 Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico | Verdicchio | La Staffa |
| 105428 | 105427 | US | The heat and glycerine of high alcohol are integral parts of this 100% Syrah. The wine is big, juicy, jammy and frankly delicious, offering endless waves of cassis, chocolate, blueberries, black licorice, black pepper and vanilla-scented oak that last through a long, spicy finish. Drink now–2016. | Estate Grown | 90 | 38 | California | Santa Ynez Valley | Central Coast | | | Larner 2010 Estate Grown Syrah (Santa Ynez Valley) | Syrah | Larner |
| 105429 | 105428 | Italy | This lovely Verdicchio has the wine's trademark floral fragrance of broom and acacia flowers, along with a whiff of beeswax. The rich palate boasts creamy apple, yellow peach and tropical fruit flavors accompanied by energizing mineral notes and crisp acidity. | Riserva Salmariano | 90 | 20 | Central Italy | Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Marotti Campi 2010 Riserva Salmariano (Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico) | Verdicchio | Marotti Campi |
| 105430 | 105429 | France | Solid and firmly tannic, this is a wine with forward red-fruit flavors, a dry core and dense texture. The structure of this balanced wine along with its concentration promise aging. Drink from 2016. | Cuvée Gourmande | 90 | 16 | Provence | Les Baux de Provence | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Mas de la Dame 2011 Cuvée Gourmande Red (Les Baux de Provence) | Red Blend | Mas de la Dame |
| 105431 | 105430 | US | This is a fine bottle of Merlot, released under Woodward Canyon's second label, Nelms Road. Firm blackberry and cassis fruit flavors anchor a substantial wine that has accents of smoke, licorice, tar and toast. Delicious! | | 90 | | Washington | Washington | Washington Other | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Nelms Road 2012 Merlot (Washington) | Merlot | Nelms Road |
| 105432 | 105431 | Austria | Toast and caramel notes mingle with mocha and dark plum flavors, resulting in a sleek wine with soft yet palpable tannins. As it opens up, soft plum and cherry fruit is revealed. The concentrated midpalate also signals that this will age and develop well. | Anna-Christina | 90 | 55 | Carnuntum | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Netzl 2011 Anna-Christina Red (Carnuntum) | Red Blend | Netzl |
| 105433 | 105432 | Austria | Toasty oak and backed structure appear first, with lots of charming cherry fruit and savory notes of undergrowth, inside. Tightly knit and well made, with a dense core of red cherry and an appetizing length. | Luckenwald | 90 | 25 | Neusiedlersee | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Nittnaus Hans und Christine 2011 Luckenwald Zweigelt (Neusiedlersee) | Zweigelt | Nittnaus Hans und Christine |
| 105434 | 105433 | US | Roughly two thirds Merlot and one third Cabernet Sauvignon, this is the finest O•S Red since their 2007 vintage. Dark fruits abound, soaked in flavors of espresso, cedar, licorice and clove. It's a splendid wine for the price, one to buy by the case. | | 90 | 15 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | O•S Winery 2011 Red (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Red Blend | O•S Winery |
| 105435 | 105434 | US | It's hard to imagine any Pinot Noir being richer or riper than this one, which is made from a blend of vineyards from throughout the county's cooler areas. It's explosive with jammy raspberries, cherries, boysenberries and pomegranates, along with plenty of new French oak for buttery, toasty complexities. It will hold for a year or three. | | 90 | 46 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | | | Patz & Hall 2012 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) | Pinot Noir | Patz & Hall |
| 105436 | 105435 | US | A light golden SB from Calaveras County with tons of tropical aromas, predominantly pineapple, that follow into the taste, which veers disproportionately sweet, with not enough acidity to balance it out. | | 84 | 16 | California | Calaveras County | Sierra Foothills | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Chatom Vineyards 2009 Sauvignon Blanc (Calaveras County) | Sauvignon Blanc | Chatom Vineyards |
| 105437 | 105436 | Italy | Here's a thin and lightweight expression from Calabria (the “toe of the boot of Italy”) that offers delicate tones of white flower and peach blossom backed by fresh crispness and zest. It's a very easygoing and informal wine overall. | Quarto | 84 | | Southern Italy | Calabria | | | | Colacino 2009 Quarto White (Calabria) | White Blend | Colacino |
| 105438 | 105437 | US | Soft and herbal, with modest cherry and oak flavors. A simple, dry wine to wash down everyday fare. | | 84 | 18 | California | Alexander Valley | Sonoma | | | Geyser Peak 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Geyser Peak |
| 105439 | 105438 | US | A decent Chardonnay, but it's pretty sweet and simple, with the taste of sugared pineapple and orange tea. Oak and alcohol of course make it more wine-like. | Barney's Heritage Cuvee | 84 | 29 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Hawkstone 2009 Barney's Heritage Cuvee Chardonnay (Napa Valley) | Chardonnay | Hawkstone |
| 105440 | 105439 | Italy | This is an easy, no-fuss expression of Falanghina that opens with direct aromas of citrus and stone fruit and follows through to the palate with a tonic, refreshing feel. It would work with fried vegetable appetizers or light lunches. | | 84 | 12 | Southern Italy | Beneventano | | | | La Casa Dell'Orco 2009 Falanghina (Beneventano) | Falanghina | La Casa Dell'Orco |
| 105441 | 105440 | US | Bone dry and very acidic, almost sour, with watery flavors of orange and lemon cough drop candy. Gains a few points for elegance and cleanliness. | Air | 84 | 18 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Loomis 2009 Air Rosé (Napa Valley) | Rosé | Loomis |
| 105442 | 105441 | US | Good cherry, cocoa and sweet oak flavors in this dry wine. It's too soft, lacking structure, but is a pretty good buy for the price. | | 84 | 12 | California | California | California Other | | | Pennywise 2009 Merlot (California) | Merlot | Pennywise |
| 105443 | 105442 | US | Tough and acidic in the mouth, but with a nice silky texture, and the finish is dry. Shows cherry and raspberry flavors, alongside less ripe ones of green mint, with a touch of the veggies. | | 84 | 18 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | | | Picket Fence 2009 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) | Pinot Noir | Picket Fence |
| 105444 | 105443 | US | Give this young Pinot a few hours in a decanter to let it air. Right out of the bottle, it's tough and tight, with polished cherry and oak flavors. Drink now. | | 84 | 25 | California | Santa Maria Valley | Central Coast | | | Red Pony Ranch 2008 Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley) | Pinot Noir | Red Pony Ranch |
| 105445 | 105444 | US | A sugary Chardonnay whose main attraction is its honey flavor. That gives a dessert wine sweetness to the pineapple and lemon fruit. Ready now. | Reserve | 84 | 30 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | | | Rock Wall 2009 Reserve Chardonnay (Russian River Valley) | Chardonnay | Rock Wall |
| 105446 | 105445 | Chile | Sweaty and murky smelling, with leather, horse and earthy berry aromas. The palate is big and dense, with grabby tannins and then herbal, roasted berry flavors with green notes. Finishes peppery and mildly green. An herbal, old-style Carmenère. | Bio-Sur | 84 | 14 | Colchagua Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Caliterra 2009 Bio-Sur Carmenère (Colchagua Valley) | Carmenère | Caliterra |
| 105447 | 105446 | Chile | Sharp on the nose, with herbal, cabbage-like aromas. The palate is better, albeit rubbery in feel and infiltrated by bitter notes. Along the way, there's reasonably good berry fruit and then a piquant bite to the finish. Improves with airing; has its merits. | Armador | 84 | 12 | Maipo Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Odfjell 2009 Armador Merlot (Maipo Valley) | Merlot | Odfjell |
| 105448 | 105447 | New Zealand | Starts off with appealing cherry and spice shadings, but adds some rustic, adhesive bandage notes that build on the finish. | | 84 | 28 | Nelson | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Seifried 2007 Pinot Noir (Nelson) | Pinot Noir | Seifried |
| 105449 | 105448 | US | Sweet, soft and candied, with black cherry and raspberry jam, Dr. Pepper cola and cedar flavors. Seems pricey for what you get. | | 84 | 28 | California | Alexander Valley | Sonoma | | | Roth 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Roth |
| 105450 | 105449 | US | Tough and gritty, with uneven tannins and some minty green flavors alongside the cherries, mulberries and red currants. Not going anywhere, so drink up. | | 84 | 24 | California | Dry Creek Valley | Sonoma | | | Taj 2008 Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley) | Zinfandel | Taj |