| 22411 | 22410 | US | In vintage after vintage, the winery has chosen to make this blush wine heavier than most rosés in California. They've done so again in 2013, giving a darkly colored, fruity wine you could almost drink unchilled as a table red. It has a Beaujolais-like cherry jamminess that is frankly delicious. | Deep Rosé of | 87 | 20 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Isabel Mondavi 2013 Deep Rosé of Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Isabel Mondavi |
| 22412 | 22411 | Spain | Initially this wine is flat and a bit chemical on the nose, but with time lime and tropical fruit aromas poke through. The mouthfeel is round but a little bland and broken up, while flavors of yeasty, bready tropical fruits and applesauce finish easy but flabby. | Selección Especial 1 | 87 | 18 | Andalucia | Málaga | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Jorge Ordóñez & Co. 2012 Selección Especial 1 Moscatel (Málaga) | Moscatel | Jorge Ordóñez & Co. |
| 22413 | 22412 | US | Made from 100% Grenache grapes, it was made in a tiny amount of 50 cases. It offers an almost grenadine-like flavor amidst a core of peach intensity. Softly textured, it's super enjoyable and would go well with a bowl of fruit, eggs and bacon at brunch. | Rosé of | 87 | 24 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Kobler 2013 Rosé of Grenache (Russian River Valley) | Grenache | Kobler |
| 22414 | 22413 | US | Though it makes up only a fifth of the wine, Cabernet Sauvignon seems to win out in this largely Bordeaux-style blend with notes of mixed herbs, mint and green tea. Lighter in style, it offers a fresh feel, slightly chalky tannins, and little obvious new oak influence. It adds up to a low-alcohol wine that goes down easy. | Garnet | 87 | 15 | Washington | Wahluke Slope | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Kyra 2011 Garnet Red (Wahluke Slope) | Red Blend | Kyra |
| 22415 | 22414 | US | Very ripe and deliciously forward in cherries, cola, bacon, anise and sweet smoky sandalwood, with silky tannins. The acidity is a bit low, giving the wine a softness that limits ageability. Now–2011. | | 88 | 44 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | | | Freeman 2007 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) | Pinot Noir | Freeman |
| 22416 | 22415 | Austria | Pure Blaufränkisch, giving sweet fruit, an earthy series of tannins and fresh acidity. Pepper and spicy black currants give texture and a bright, red-hued finish. | Hochacker | 88 | 11 | Mittelburgenland | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Gesellmann 2007 Hochacker Blaufränkisch (Mittelburgenland) | Blaufränkisch | Gesellmann |
| 22417 | 22416 | US | Very firm and tannic, this gently earthy Merlot-dominated blend also includes 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc. Cranberry and pomegranate red fruits are softened with buttery oak, and the wine shows more polish than in previous vintages. | | 88 | 30 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Zerba Cellars 2006 Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Merlot | Zerba Cellars |
| 22418 | 22417 | US | California Viognier doesn't get any richer than this. Although it's dry, it has high-alcohol glycerine that gives a honeyed sweetness to the flamboyant pineapple, nectarine, peach and lemon cream flavors. Drink this unctuously soft wine as a cocktail by itself with savory appetizers. | The Glenrose Vineyard | 88 | 30 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | | | Adelaida 2008 The Glenrose Vineyard Viognier (Paso Robles) | Viognier | Adelaida |
| 22419 | 22418 | US | Whether it's the vintage, or simply the evolution of winemaking at this new winery, this reserve Chardonnay is more restrained and structured than past efforts. Still young and compact, it shows succulent green apple and white peach flavors along with toast and butterscotch. | Reserve | 88 | 20 | Washington | Yakima Valley | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Airfield Estates 2008 Reserve Chardonnay (Yakima Valley) | Chardonnay | Airfield Estates |
| 22420 | 22419 | Australia | This vintage of the Reiver seems mintier than others, and at times the mint seemed a dominant feature of this wine, which otherwise offers jammy berry fruit and chocolate aromas and flavors. At 15% abv, it's not a shy wine, but neither is it as richly textured as might be expected. Drink it 2013–2020. | Reiver | 88 | 55 | South Australia | Barossa Valley | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Mitolo 2007 Reiver Shiraz (Barossa Valley) | Shiraz | Mitolo |
| 22421 | 22420 | US | What a nice Riesling, and look at that price. It's crisp and rich, with an oily texture and interesting flavors of citrus, honeysuckle and that complex organic taste known as diesel or lighter fluid. Although there's a sweet finish, the wine is fundamentally dry. This is one of the best values now on the American market. | | 88 | 9 | California | California | California Other | | | Bogle 2008 Riesling (California) | Riesling | Bogle |
| 22422 | 22421 | South Africa | Brambleberry, pepper and smoke lead this distinctive red blend from Capaia. Red berries, pepper and spice have South African character, and are enlivened by good acidity and a minerally finish. A refreshing but savory everyday red; pair with lamb or game. | Blue Grove Hill | 88 | 21 | Philadelphia | | | Susan Kostrzewa | @suskostrzewa | Capaia 2007 Blue Grove Hill Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon (Philadelphia) | Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon | Capaia |
| 22423 | 22422 | France | Plenty of dry Malbec tannins here. In fact, this verges on the austere, piling high on to the fruit. There is density, those tannins going right through the wine, finishing with acidity. Tough at this stage: give it 2–3 years. | Le Prestige | 88 | 15 | Southwest France | Cahors | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château la Reyne 2007 Le Prestige Malbec (Cahors) | Malbec | Château la Reyne |
| 22424 | 22423 | France | In a modern, smooth style, with plush fruit and dusty tannins, this is a ripe, open wine, an easy expression of Malbec, New World in its fruitiness. | Zette Rouge | 88 | 9 | Southwest France | Cahors | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Lagrézette 2005 Zette Rouge Malbec (Cahors) | Malbec | Château Lagrézette |
| 22425 | 22424 | Chile | Solid, dark, acidic and tannic wine made from five red grapes. The nose deals cola, olive, leather and undefined saucy aromas, which are backed by flavors of red fruits, herbs and olive. Finishes with a wave of red fruit flavor but also tough, grabby, lasting tannins. Drink now through 2013. | Lien | 88 | 19 | Colchagua Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Maquis 2006 Lien Red (Colchagua Valley) | Red Blend | Maquis |
| 22426 | 22425 | US | A benchmark style for Washington Riesling, this mixes stone and citrus fruits, adds highlights of wintergreen spice, hints of honeysuckle, lemon and tea, and finishes with some fruit sweetness, though the wine is essentially dry. | Traditions | 88 | 13 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Milbrandt 2008 Traditions Riesling (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Riesling | Milbrandt |
| 22427 | 22426 | Austria | This may be simple Zweigelt, but it has a great structure, bringing out an impressively complex juice and tannin combination, with a ripe sweet character, black berry fruits and a core of tight, mineral tannins. The finish is open, warm and juicy. | | 88 | 15 | Burgenland | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Nittnaus Anita und Hans 2008 Zweigelt (Burgenland) | Zweigelt | Nittnaus Anita und Hans |
| 22428 | 22427 | Portugal | A ripe, jammy, caramel style, with super-sweet fruit and spice followed by toast and fig jam. The wine is big, bold, opulent, finishing with bright berry flavors. | Late Bottled Vintage | 88 | 20 | Port | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta da Gaivosa 2004 Late Bottled Vintage (Port) | Port | Quinta da Gaivosa |
| 22429 | 22428 | South Africa | This embraceable, fruity Pinotage offers mocha, plum and red berry aromas and a full, mouthfilling wave of citrus, plum, spice and banana on the plate. The finish is soft cut spicy. A great go-to red with everyday appeal. | Phanto Ridge Limited Release | 88 | 19 | Robertson | | | Susan Kostrzewa | @suskostrzewa | Robertson Winery 2007 Phanto Ridge Limited Release Pinotage (Robertson) | Pinotage | Robertson Winery |
| 22430 | 22429 | Australia | Named for the famous Shiraz-growing district at the north end of the Barossa Valley, Penfolds' Kalimna Shiraz is in fact a multiregional South Australian blend that aims to recreate the Kalimna style. It succeeds admirably, albeit without the intensity and complexity that marks the best Barossan Shirazes, combining raspberries with touches of plum and prune before turning chocolaty on the finish. Drink now–2015. | Bin 28 Kalimna | 88 | 26 | South Australia | Barossa Valley | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Penfolds 2006 Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz (Barossa Valley) | Shiraz | Penfolds |
| 22431 | 22430 | US | Rich in smoky oak and ripe fruit, showing powerful, dry flavors of blackberries, black cherries, sour cherry candy and sweet herbs. The tannins are a bit scoury and edgy, like sandpaper on the palate. Should mellow over the next 2–3 years, but it's not an ager. | Hall Ranch | 88 | 41 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | | | Robert Hall 2006 Hall Ranch Meritage (Paso Robles) | Meritage | Robert Hall |
| 22432 | 22431 | US | Very rich, extracted and soft in tannins and acids, a melt-in-your-mouth Zin with almost sweet flavors of milk chocolate, crushed ripe cherries, licorice, caramelized wood and oodles of black pepper. Should develop over the next 4–6 years. | Century Vines Estate Grown | 88 | 40 | California | Alexander Valley | Sonoma | | | Sausal 2007 Century Vines Estate Grown Zinfandel (Alexander Valley) | Zinfandel | Sausal |
| 22433 | 22432 | US | Released too young, at just over a year of age, this Pinot tastes sugary, with primary fruit essence, glycerine, alcohol and caramelized oak giving it an uncomfortable sweetness. It's probably technically dry, and should actually taste dry by 2011, but it's certainly not ready to drink before mid-2010. | Cargasacchi Vineyard | 88 | 50 | California | Sta. Rita Hills | Central Coast | | | Siduri 2008 Cargasacchi Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills) | Pinot Noir | Siduri |
| 22434 | 22433 | US | Moderately soft, loose-knit, and lightly herbal, this pure, single-vineyard Cabernet is a modest but charming effort with warm currant fruit. The aging in French and American oak shows a little too aggressively at the moment, so decant. | Reserve | 88 | 20 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Snoqualmie 2006 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Snoqualmie |
| 22435 | 22434 | US | This cool-climate Pinot Gris is balanced and light, and it offers refreshing layers of citrus, almond and peach. It will pair with goat cheese and seafood-based appetizers, and it will also be enjoyed on its own | | 89 | 20 | California | Anderson Valley | | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Navarro 2011 Pinot Gris (Anderson Valley) | Pinot Gris | Navarro |
| 22436 | 22435 | US | This well-structured effort is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, and it bears nuances of herb and briar. There is a balanced mix of plum and black cherry flavors that are wreathed in smoke and coffee notes, which resolve into firm but smooth tannins. | Red Willow Vineyard 1973 Block | 89 | 72 | Washington | Yakima Valley | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Owen Roe 2010 Red Willow Vineyard 1973 Block Cabernet Sauvignon (Yakima Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Owen Roe |
| 22437 | 22436 | US | The amount of alcohol in this Syrah has increased in 2010, which will appeal to some palates. The downside is the loss of texture and subtlety. Smooth and powerfully fruity, this hits with some chewy tannins, but it stops a bit short. More bottle age could certainly be a boon to this wine. | Red Willow Vineyard Chapel Block | 89 | 55 | Washington | Yakima Valley | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Owen Roe 2010 Red Willow Vineyard Chapel Block Syrah (Yakima Valley) | Syrah | Owen Roe |
| 22438 | 22437 | Portugal | Ervamoira, one of the most remote of the Douro estates, produces this full, fruity 10-year-old tawny. It's already drinkable, and it offers almond, raisin and treacle flavors that are lifted by the acids. Drink now. | RP10 Quinta da Ervamoira Tawny 10 Years | 89 | 40 | Port | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Ramos-Pinto NV RP10 Quinta da Ervamoira Tawny 10 Years (Port) | Port | Ramos-Pinto |
| 22439 | 22438 | Italy | This wine shows the meaty, masculine side of Sangiovese, offering dark tones of prune, plum, wet earth, tobacco and dried violet. The grape's signature freshness washes away any residual heaviness imparted by the wine's richness. | Tenuta di Renieri Riserva | 89 | 26 | Tuscany | Chianti Classico | | | | Renieri 2008 Tenuta di Renieri Riserva (Chianti Classico) | Sangiovese | Renieri |
| 22440 | 22439 | New Zealand | Staete Landt's upscale Pinot Noir eschews dark color and extraction in favor of lighter body and soft tannins. Leather, cranberry and cocoa aromas lead the way, followed on the palate by a pie cherry note and a slightly medicinal green-herb edge. Tart and long on the finish, this wine appears to have the potential to mature gracefully through 2020. | Paladin | 89 | 32 | Marlborough | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Staete Landt 2010 Paladin Pinot Noir (Marlborough) | Pinot Noir | Staete Landt |