| 18597 | 18596 | US | This Chardonnay has brisk, crisp acidity and flavors of pineapple, orange and mango. There are dominating notes of buttered toast and sweet butterscotch. | Appellation Series | 84 | 30 | California | Santa Lucia Highlands | Central Coast | | | Cru 2011 Appellation Series Chardonnay (Santa Lucia Highlands) | Chardonnay | Cru |
| 18598 | 18597 | Portugal | An upfront, strawberry-flavored wine, this is ripe and immediately fruity. There are enough tannins to hold the palate together, but it is ready to drink now. | Vale de Lobos | 84 | 11 | Tejo | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta da Ribeirinha 2009 Vale de Lobos Red (Tejo) | Portuguese Red | Quinta da Ribeirinha |
| 18599 | 18598 | New Zealand | Fully mature, this light- to medium-bodied wine shows an evolved color, modest cherry fruit and prominent notes of rusty iron and dusty earth. Drink now. | Paladin | 84 | 32 | Marlborough | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Staete Landt 2009 Paladin Pinot Noir (Marlborough) | Pinot Noir | Staete Landt |
| 18600 | 18599 | Greece | Mint, cedar and clove aromas are followed by pepper, clove and black fruit flavors. It's not overly complex, but it offers distinctive indigenous character, and it will pair nicely with grilled meat. | | 84 | 15 | Naoussa | | | Susan Kostrzewa | @suskostrzewa | Vaeni 2007 Xinomavro (Naoussa) | Xinomavro | Vaeni |
| 18571 | 18570 | Chile | Aromas of crusty blackberry are dark and herbal, while the palate is zesty and fresh, with tight acidity supporting flavors of cassis, black cherry, cola nut and pepper. Toasty, herbal and licorice-like on the finish. A good yet common wine. | Reseve Barrel Select | 86 | 12 | Cachapoal Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Santa Ema 2008 Reseve Barrel Select Carmenère (Cachapoal Valley) | Carmenère | Santa Ema |
| 18572 | 18571 | US | A strong Zinfandel, tannic, high in alcohol and fruity, and brimming with wild forest cherry and raspberry liqueur, exotic spices and sweet sandalwood. Drink it with a juicy cheeseburger, a spicy beef burrito and just a nice roast chicken. | Old Vines | 86 | 22 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | | | St. Francis 2007 Old Vines Zinfandel (Sonoma County) | Zinfandel | St. Francis |
| 18573 | 18572 | US | Soft and simple, with herb-infused blackberry, cherry, cola, beef jerky and pepper flavors. Finishes dry and nicely spicy, but needs greater structure, especially at this price. | | 86 | 35 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | | | Star Angel by Montes 2007 Syrah (Paso Robles) | Syrah | Star Angel by Montes |
| 18574 | 18573 | US | A little rugged in the mouth, with some fierce tannins, but otherwise a pretty good Cabernet-based wine. The berry-cherry and currant flavors will benefit from an hour or two of airing. | Santa Barbara Highlands Vineyard | 86 | 35 | California | Santa Barbara County | Central Coast | | | Nadia 2006 Santa Barbara Highlands Vineyard Red (Santa Barbara County) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Nadia |
| 18575 | 18574 | France | On the dusty, earthy side of the Rhône spectrum, with hints of cordite accenting cherry fruit. It's undeniably fresh and vibrant, just lacks some of the richness characteristic of the 2007 vintage. | L'Andéol Rasteau | 86 | 25 | Rhône Valley | Côtes du Rhône Villages | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Perrin & Fils 2007 L'Andéol Rasteau Red (Côtes du Rhône Villages) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Perrin & Fils |
| 18576 | 18575 | Italy | From a family-run, boutique winery, this well-aged expression of Valpolicella (from the excellent 2004 vintage) delivers tertiary aromas of soft spice, leather and dried tobacco. The fruit nuances are still there in the form of dried prunes and plums. | Vigneto I Pipioni | 86 | | Veneto | Valpolicella Classico Superiore | | | | Savoia 2004 Vigneto I Pipioni (Valpolicella Classico Superiore) | Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara | Savoia |
| 18577 | 18576 | US | A nice Cabernet for drinking now. It's rich in berries, cherries, currants and oak, with smooth tannins and soft acidity. Shows an elaboration that makes it upscale and elegant. | | 86 | 35 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | | | Simple Math Cellars 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Simple Math Cellars |
| 18578 | 18577 | Italy | Valpolicella Vigneto Sant'Urbano offers very bright, albeit, one-dimensional aromas of red cherry and blueberry. The mouthfeel is crisp and smooth and the wine promises to pair with light meat or pasta. | Vigneto Sant'Urbano | 86 | 32 | Veneto | Valpolicella Classico Superiore | | | | Speri 2007 Vigneto Sant'Urbano (Valpolicella Classico Superiore) | Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara | Speri |
| 18579 | 18578 | New Zealand | Pale in color, this light-bodied Pinot Noir is appropriately supple in texture and offers modest berry and chocolate notes. The finish is surprisingly long, but a bit lemony. Drink now. | | 85 | 14 | Marlborough | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Matua Valley 2011 Pinot Noir (Marlborough) | Pinot Noir | Matua Valley |
| 18580 | 18579 | US | Flavors of candied lemon, lime and pineapple are brightened by crisp acidity in this unoaked Sauvignon Blanc. The wine reflects this cool-climate Monterey appellation with its clean, brisk character. | | 85 | 16 | California | Arroyo Seco | Central Coast | | | Mercy 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Arroyo Seco) | Sauvignon Blanc | Mercy |
| 18581 | 18580 | Romania | Sweet flower and cherry aromas perfume this dry, berry-tinged Sauvignon Blanc. It's refreshing and quaffable, and it offers bright acidity and just a hint of green that lingers on the finish. | Dreamfish | 85 | 7 | Recas | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Cramele Recas 2011 Dreamfish Sauvignon Blanc (Recas) | Sauvignon Blanc | Cramele Recas |
| 18582 | 18581 | US | Aggressive in texture, this Syrah-based Rhône-style blend has jagged tannins and a sharp green-peppercorn flavor. With its rough-and-tumble mouthfeel, it calls to be paired with simple fare, like tacos, pizzas or burgers. | Derby Vineyard Fifteen 10 Red | 85 | 28 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | | | Derby 2009 Derby Vineyard Fifteen 10 Red Red (Paso Robles) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Derby |
| 18583 | 18582 | France | A red-berry-flavored wine, this has juicy acidity and a light touch of tannins. It's full of fresh fruit flavors, and the finish shows a red-cherry-like crispness. | | 85 | 25 | Burgundy | Bourgogne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Jessiaume 2010 Bourgogne | Pinot Noir | Domaine Jessiaume |
| 18584 | 18583 | US | With all of the buttered toast, buttered popcorn and butterscotch flavors, this Chardonnay's fruit isn't allowed to speak. It has brisk acidity and rich tangerine and mango flavors, but the winemaker's hand feels heavy. | Sierra Madre Vineyard | 85 | 35 | California | Santa Barbara County | Central Coast | | | Fess Parker 2011 Sierra Madre Vineyard Chardonnay (Santa Barbara County) | Chardonnay | Fess Parker |
| 18585 | 18584 | US | Soft and already easy to drink, this exhibits California ripeness, and it offers cherry pie, chocolate and red licorice flavors. | Saddle Up | 85 | 22 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | | | Flocchini 2007 Saddle Up Syrah (Sonoma Coast) | Syrah | Flocchini |
| 18586 | 18585 | New Zealand | This medium-bodied Pinot features slightly dry tannins, but otherwise delivers attractive aromas and flavors of dark cherries and button mushrooms, joined by hints of earth and spice. Drink now. | | 85 | 20 | Marlborough | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Fusional 2011 Pinot Noir (Marlborough) | Pinot Noir | Fusional |
| 18587 | 18586 | Portugal | A fruity, fresh and crisp wine, this is given some weight by the inclusion of Chardonnay in the blend. It has an attractive texture, and the lemon and grapefruit flavors dominate. | Vale das Donas Branco | 85 | 10 | Tejo | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Herdade dos Templários 2011 Vale das Donas Branco White (Tejo) | Portuguese White | Herdade dos Templários |
| 18588 | 18587 | Israel | Tart red-berry and savory herb aromas lead the nose of this rosé made from 70% Barbera and 30% Merlot. The palate offers light tannins and red-fruit-skin flavors, ending clean and crisp. | | 85 | 15 | Galilee | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Recanati 2011 Rosé (Galilee) | Rosé | Recanati |
| 18589 | 18588 | US | Stagecoach is a highly regarded vineyard, but this Zinfandel doesn't show it at its best. This wine is too high in alcohol, and it has Port-like prune and blackberry flavors. It has hard tannins that surface without sweetness. | Stagecoach Vineyard | 85 | 40 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Rock Wall 2010 Stagecoach Vineyard Zinfandel (Napa Valley) | Zinfandel | Rock Wall |
| 18590 | 18589 | Greece | Smoked sausage, mushroom and clove aromas lead this big, spicy red. Chewy on the palate, it offers flavors of smoke, pepper and leathery spice. Pair it with grilled meats, spiced stews or robust cheeses. | Young Vines | 85 | 18 | Naoussa | | | Susan Kostrzewa | @suskostrzewa | Thymiopoulos 2010 Young Vines Xinomavro (Naoussa) | Xinomavro | Thymiopoulos |
| 18591 | 18590 | US | This blend of Syrah and several other Rhône varieties is easy to like for its full-bodied flavors of currants, leather and spices. With its grippy tannins, this will pair well with ribs, burgers and tacos. | Blend 4 | 85 | 20 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | | | Troublemaker by Austin Hope NV Blend 4 Red (Paso Robles) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Troublemaker by Austin Hope |
| 18592 | 18591 | Bulgaria | Fragrant of baked apple and vanilla spice, this Bulgarian Sauvignon Blanc is just a shade off dry. It offers straightforward but easy-drinking apple and flower flavors, and the bright acidity lends a clean, brisk finish. | Veni Vidi Vici | 85 | 9 | Thracian Valley | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Vini 2011 Veni Vidi Vici Sauvignon Blanc (Thracian Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Vini |
| 18593 | 18592 | New Zealand | Despite this estate remaining among the top echelon of New Zealand Riesling producers, Framingham's Pinot Noir is solid but unexciting. It's plump and medium bodied, and it offers modest cherry fruit and a touch of bitterness on the finish. | | 85 | 28 | Marlborough | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Framingham 2010 Pinot Noir (Marlborough) | Pinot Noir | Framingham |
| 18594 | 18593 | Italy | This Sangiovese and Syrah blend opens with slightly burnt aromas of tar and campfire, and it has background notes of dried fruit and leather. It feels dry and a bit flat on the finish. | Castello di Spaltenna | 84 | 18 | Tuscany | Chianti Classico | | | | Villa Vignamaggio 2008 Castello di Spaltenna (Chianti Classico) | Sangiovese | Villa Vignamaggio |
| 18595 | 18594 | New Zealand | Light and refreshing in style, this wine boasts slightly confected cherry fruit amplified by bright acidity. It's straightforward and relatively simple; drink it over the next year or so. | | 84 | 18 | Marlborough | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Fire Road 2011 Pinot Noir (Marlborough) | Pinot Noir | Fire Road |
| 18596 | 18595 | Greece | This Syrah-Xinomavro blend offers notes of clove and blueberry on the nose, followed by flavors of smoked meat, black fruit and cedar on the palate. It feels big, and it finishes with a clean, spirited flourish. | Syrah-Xinomavro | 84 | 17 | Florina | | | Susan Kostrzewa | @suskostrzewa | Alpha Estate 2008 Syrah-Xinomavro Red (Florina) | Red Blend | Alpha Estate |