| 22231 | 22230 | US | This started out as a perfectly nice Chardonnay. It was dry, crisp and balanced, with a minerality under the pineapple and peach flavors. Then the winemaker decided to plaster it with oak, and it tastes like it went through the malolactic fermentation. The quality was lessened. | | 84 | 12 | California | Central Coast | Central Coast | | | Liberty School 2007 Chardonnay (Central Coast) | Chardonnay | Liberty School |
| 22232 | 22231 | US | Shows the dry astringency, sharp acidity and bitterness of a fine, young Petite Sirah, with currant and pepper flavors accented with smoky oak. Doesn't seem likely to develop, so drink now with hearty fare, like pasta with sausages. | | 84 | 11 | California | California | California Other | | | McManis 2008 Petite Sirah (California) | Petite Sirah | McManis |
| 22233 | 22232 | Chile | A low-intensity wine with dull apricot aromas and mild oxidization. Riesling is the base grape, but the wine is mildy Sherried and honeyed, with burnt orange as the lead flavor. Heavy orange and apricot flavors weigh down the short finish. | Vendimia Tardía | 84 | 25 | Curicó Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Miguel Torres 2007 Vendimia Tardía Riesling (Curicó Valley) | Riesling | Miguel Torres |
| 22234 | 22233 | US | Heavy, sweet and super-oaky, like a liquid infusion of buttered popcorn, pineapple jam and vanilla meringue. Will appeal to many, but purists will find it heavy-handed and manipulated. | Proximus | 84 | 56 | California | Carneros | Napa-Sonoma | | | Adastra 2006 Proximus Chardonnay (Carneros) | Chardonnay | Adastra |
| 22235 | 22234 | US | Oak dominates this wine, towering over everything else and offering a strong dose of caramel, hardened by wood tannins. There are some good cherry and red currant flavors, but they're swamped by the barrel regimen. Disappointing for this fine Carneros vineyard. | Ramal Vineyard Dijon Clones Estate Vineyard Series | 84 | 42 | California | Carneros | Napa-Sonoma | | | Buena Vista 2007 Ramal Vineyard Dijon Clones Estate Vineyard Series Pinot Noir (Carneros) | Pinot Noir | Buena Vista |
| 22236 | 22235 | France | A hard-edged wine, lean and mineral in character. It has a juicy tartness to it, the berry fruits surrounding a curiously hollow center. | Cuvée Sélection | 84 | 22 | Southwest France | Fronton | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Bouissel 2004 Cuvée Sélection Red (Fronton) | Red Blend | Château Bouissel |
| 22237 | 22236 | US | Dry, acidic and tannic, in the manner of a young Barbera, but the flavors of cherries, blackberries and currants aren't powerful enough to outlast the astringency. Drink this tough, rustic wine now. | | 84 | 35 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | | | Eagle Castle 2007 Barbera (Paso Robles) | Barbera | Eagle Castle |
| 22238 | 22237 | US | Tastes too over-oaked for what you get. There are modest cherry-berry flavors, but the wine is dominated by smoky char, caramel and butterscotch. Ready now. | | 84 | 30 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Emmolo 2007 Merlot (Napa Valley) | Merlot | Emmolo |
| 22239 | 22238 | Austria | A lean, austere, mineral-dominated wine. Maybe it needs time, but it seems to be all extracted structure and not much fruit. Screwcap. | | 84 | | Mittelburgenland | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Weninger 2008 Blaufränkisch (Mittelburgenland) | Blaufränkisch | Weninger |
| 22240 | 22239 | Chile | Moderate red cherry aromas are about as expressive as it gets, while the palate has a sharp scour to it even if the wine avoids outright tartness. Snappy and crisp at all check points, with a spot of lean, buttery oak flavor on the finish. | Reserve | 84 | 17 | Curicó Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Pacifico Sur 2008 Reserve Pinot Noir (Curicó Valley) | Pinot Noir | Pacifico Sur |
| 22241 | 22240 | US | Slightly pressed tones of apple and pear are accented elegantly by vanilla and caramel in this big-bodied but elegant wine. Brisk acidity lends a spry tone to the midpalate, drawing out a lemony-fresh finish. | | 88 | 14 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Lakewood 2015 Chardonnay (Finger Lakes) | Chardonnay | Lakewood |
| 22242 | 22241 | US | Tart yellow plum and red apples build in concentration from nose to palate. Sumptuously semidry, it's pleasantly honeyed with a subtle violet candy sweetness. The finish is moderately long. | | 88 | 14 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Lakewood 2015 Riesling (Finger Lakes) | Riesling | Lakewood |
| 22243 | 22242 | France | Blending Loin de l'Oeil and Sauvignon Blanc, this perfumed, smooth and spicy wine is immediately arresting. The spicy character dominates, allowing smaller parts for the pear fruit and balanced acidity. The wine is young and will age for a few more months, so drink from late 2017. | Les Gourmands Blanc | 88 | 17 | Southwest France | Gaillac | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | L'Enclos des Braves 2016 Les Gourmands Blanc White (Gaillac) | White Blend | L'Enclos des Braves |
| 22244 | 22243 | France | Following the latest Provence fashion in having a glass-stoppered bottle, this wine is the top of the range for this producer. It is soft and ripe to start but deliciously balanced and crisp at the end. Named after Madeleine or Mado, an imaginary Provencal lady, the wine is ready to drink. | Mado en Provence | 88 | 19 | Provence | Côtes de Provence | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Les Vins Bréban 2016 Mado en Provence Rosé (Côtes de Provence) | Rosé | Les Vins Bréban |
| 22245 | 22244 | US | From a head-trained, dry-farmed vineyard, this very delicate and rather light bottling shows minerally lava rock and riverstone aromas, tart red-cherry fruit and a touch of chaparral. The palate's light structure offers rust and red cherry flavors. | Bailey Ranch | 88 | 40 | California | Adelaida District | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Lone Madrone 2014 Bailey Ranch Zinfandel (Adelaida District) | Zinfandel | Lone Madrone |
| 22246 | 22245 | US | Raspberry fruit shines through with ample backing acidity. The flavors are true and fresh, though the wine seems to thin out midpalate. It was fermented with wild yeast and aged for 15 months in the barrel. | La Cantera Vineyard | 88 | 40 | Oregon | Chehalem Mountains | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Lundeen 2014 La Cantera Vineyard Pinot Noir (Chehalem Mountains) | Pinot Noir | Lundeen |
| 22247 | 22246 | Argentina | Woody aromas are obvious but not overdone as they dominate apple and banana notes. This Chardonnay is narrow and grabby in feel, with salty orange and popcorn flavors. As modest fruit flavors fade on the finish, oak resin takes over. | Unánime | 88 | 25 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Mascota 2016 Unánime Chardonnay (Mendoza) | Chardonnay | Mascota |
| 22248 | 22247 | US | Light pink with a tint of yellow, this bottling combines grapes from Sonoma County, Monterey County and Santa Barbara County to deliver nectarine, bubblegum and wet slate aromas. There is chalky tension to the palate, with plum flesh and white peach flavors, as well as persistent river rock minerality. | | 88 | | California | California | California Other | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Meiomi 2016 Rosé (California) | Rosé | Meiomi |
| 22249 | 22248 | Spain | Light lemony aromas are more blowsy than exact. This feels citric and grabby, with oily weight to the palate. Flavors of ripe white grapefruit, nectarine and orange expand but don't evolve on the finish. | | 88 | 22 | Galicia | Rías Baixas | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Paco & Lola 2016 Albariño (Rías Baixas) | Albariño | Paco & Lola |
| 22250 | 22249 | US | Fermented whole cluster in 80% stainless steel, this fresh tart wine is packed with flavors of citrus and apple. It's crisply defined, finishing with a touch of freshly cut herb. | | 88 | 24 | Oregon | Columbia Gorge (OR) | Oregon Other | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Phelps Creek 2015 Pinot Gris (Columbia Gorge (OR)) | Pinot Gris | Phelps Creek |
| 22251 | 22250 | Spain | A light-pink color is backed by a simple nose that's nondescript but fresh and clean. A slightly foamy but firm palate isn't all that deep or rich, while mild grapefruit and blood orange flavors finish steady. | La Dama Reserva Familiar Brut Rosé | 88 | 12 | Catalonia | Cava | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Pinord NV La Dama Reserva Familiar Brut Rosé Sparkling (Cava) | Sparkling Blend | Pinord |
| 22252 | 22251 | France | It's the play on roses (the flowers) on the label that makes this bottle seem bright and fun. The wine itself is light and fruity with ripe flavors from the lees aging. There is spice, plenty of acidity and a crisp aftertaste. Drink now. | Infinie | 88 | 23 | Provence | Côtes de Provence | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Provence Wine Maker 2016 Infinie Rosé (Côtes de Provence) | Rosé | Provence Wine Maker |
| 22253 | 22252 | US | Dark in color and viscous in texture, this wine shows dried plum, concentrated blueberry, cola, licorice and kirsch on the nose. It's powerfully flavored on the palate, with cooked cherry and mulberry fruit, as well as vanilla and ginger spice. It will be exciting to see what the new winemaking and ownership team does with this iconic estate. | Estate Grown | 88 | 25 | California | Chalone | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Chalone 2012 Estate Grown Grenache (Chalone) | Grenache | Chalone |
| 22254 | 22253 | France | The blend, dominated by Grenache, produces a ripe wine. It is softly textured, full of red berries and the typical edge of pepper from the Grenache. There is a juicy spicy aftertaste. Drink now. | Tradition | 88 | 20 | Provence | Côtes de Provence | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Barbeiranne 2016 Tradition Rosé (Côtes de Provence) | Rosé | Château Barbeiranne |
| 22255 | 22254 | France | Pale in color, this is a fruity slightly herbal wine. It has plenty of young fruit and crisp acidity, lively and with an attractively spicy aftertaste. Drink now. | | 88 | 20 | Provence | Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Coussin 2016 Rosé (Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire) | Rosé | Château Coussin |
| 22256 | 22255 | France | In the same family since the 18th century, this estate has produced a soft, smooth and rounded wine. It has weight while the red fruits are ripe and full in the mouth. It does miss some crispness, although with its forward fruitiness it is generous and ready to drink. | | 88 | 20 | Provence | Côtes de Provence | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château de Pourcieux 2016 Rosé (Côtes de Provence) | Rosé | Château de Pourcieux |
| 22257 | 22256 | France | The wine, that has been a major player in the success of Provence rosé, epitomizes the style. Fresh with red currants and red berries, it is lively and intensely fruity with just a hint of herbs at the end. This is an immediately drinkable wine, just ready for the summer. | Whispering Angel | 88 | 22 | Provence | Côtes de Provence | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château d'Esclans 2016 Whispering Angel Rosé (Côtes de Provence) | Rosé | Château d'Esclans |
| 22258 | 22257 | France | This is the entry-level wine from this estate situated in the small area of Coteaux Varois. It is a really fruity blend of Grenache and Cinsault. Bright red fruits and crisp acidity give a dry wine with great fruitiness. Drink now. | | 88 | 18 | Provence | Coteaux Varois en Provence | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château d'Ollières 2016 Rosé (Coteaux Varois en Provence) | Rosé | Château d'Ollières |
| 22259 | 22258 | France | This is a full-bodied, ripe wine from one of the top Provence estates. It is rich with red-berry fruits and has been given a crisp touch from the tangy peppered acidity. The spirit (Esprit) of Gassier is obviously in good health. | Esprit Gassier | 88 | 19 | Provence | Côtes de Provence | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Gassier 2016 Esprit Gassier Rosé (Côtes de Provence) | Rosé | Château Gassier |
| 22260 | 22259 | France | A commanderie was a castle erected by the Knights Templar in the Middle Ages. The vineyard based around this fortress has produced a soft rounded wine that has great balance between fruit and acidity. It is stylish wine, light while having plenty of red fruits. Drink now. | Commanderie de Peyrassol | 88 | 22 | Provence | Côtes de Provence | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Chateau Peyrassol 2016 Commanderie de Peyrassol Rosé (Côtes de Provence) | Rosé | Chateau Peyrassol |