| 23749 | 23748 | US | You could use this wine as a textbook Dry Creek Zin. Ripe and delicious with briary blackberry, cherry, cola and currant flavors that persist through a long, spicy finish. The tannins are furry, giving it instant likeability. | | 88 | 25 | California | Dry Creek Valley | Sonoma | | | Bella 2010 Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley) | Zinfandel | Bella |
| 23750 | 23749 | US | High-toned aromas of cherry cola and berry preserves are enticing on this concentrated, fruit-forward Pinot Noir. The palate is suppple with ripe cherry flavor, tinged with a spray of violets and firm, yet chalky, tannins. | | 88 | 22 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Billsboro 2010 Pinot Noir (Finger Lakes) | Pinot Noir | Billsboro |
| 23751 | 23750 | Spain | This is a very nice value wine with balsam wood, almond candy, cola and black-fruit aromas. The palate feels pure and fresh, with a ton of plum, berry, cocoa and tobacco flavors. It's smooth, long and solid on the finish. | Ramón Roqueta | 88 | 12 | Catalonia | Catalunya | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bodegas 1898 2011 Ramón Roqueta Tempranillo (Catalunya) | Tempranillo | Bodegas 1898 |
| 23752 | 23751 | Italy | Le Ellere is a straightforward Chianti Classico that shows characteristic Sangiovese aromas of wild berry, wet earth and blue flower backed by subtle touches of spice, Spanish cedar and tobacco. The mouthfeel is bright and compact with balanced acidity on the close. | Le Ellere | 88 | 25 | Tuscany | Chianti Classico | | | | Castello d'Albola 2009 Le Ellere (Chianti Classico) | Sangiovese | Castello d'Albola |
| 23753 | 23752 | Italy | This is a lovely blend of Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and a tiny part Sangiovese that shows dark fruit and spice with blackberry and rum cake at the back. The wine feel soft and plush on the palate. | Solatio | 88 | 12 | Tuscany | Toscana | | | | Castello di Gabbiano 2010 Solatio Red (Toscana) | Red Blend | Castello di Gabbiano |
| 23754 | 23753 | US | Waterbrook consistently provides high-quality wines at affordable prices and this appealing Cabernet is just another example. Dark cherry, cocoa and barrel notes from a kiss of new American oak (19%) lead to a palate with broad cherry flavors and grainy tannins. | | 88 | 12 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Waterbrook 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Waterbrook |
| 23755 | 23754 | US | This is a single vineyard Semillon from Canyon Vineyard Ranch in the Yakima Valley. It's über aromatic and flavorful with notes of orange peel, honey and citrus. The 170 g/L residual sugar provides richness and the neutral French oak aging only adds to the wine's viscous feel. | Late Harvest Semillon Ice Wine | 88 | 15 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Waterbrook 2010 Late Harvest Semillon Ice Wine Semillon (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Sémillon | Waterbrook |
| 23756 | 23755 | France | Without any sweetening dosage, this is a bone-dry wine, so crisp and laden with a citrus and mineral texture. With its intense acidity and clean feel, it brings out all the feeling of the soil of Champagne (hence the name of the cuvée, the mother rock). Drink with food. | Roche Mère Brut Nature | 88 | 100 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Yann Alexandre NV Roche Mère Brut Nature (Champagne) | Champagne Blend | Yann Alexandre |
| 23731 | 23730 | Italy | This generous, friendly red opens with aromas that recall ripe dark berry and star anise. The round, juicy palate doles out ripe blackberry, crushed black cherry, licorice and ground pepper alongside soft, supple tannins. Enjoy soon. | I Fiori | 88 | 20 | Sicily & Sardinia | Monica di Sardegna | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Pala 2014 I Fiori (Monica di Sardegna) | Monica | Pala |
| 23732 | 23731 | Italy | A blend of 70% Nebbiolo 20%, Croatina and 10% Vespolina, this fragrant wine opens with aromas of underbrush, crushed rock, allspice, violet, mint and red berry. The understated palate offers dried cherry, anise, a light herbal note and a hint of mineral alongside polished tannins. Enjoy through 2016. | | 88 | | Piedmont | Bramaterra | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Tenute Sella 2010 Bramaterra | Red Blend | Tenute Sella |
| 23733 | 23732 | France | This is a smooth and rounded wine with ripe yellow fruits as well as a crisp, sliced apple character. It is fruity and warm with its ripe, full flavors. Drink this generous wine now. | La Crochette | 87 | 20 | Burgundy | Mâcon-Villages | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Jacques Charlet 2013 La Crochette (Mâcon-Villages) | Chardonnay | Jacques Charlet |
| 23734 | 23733 | US | Campfire smoke, roasted game, black pepper and raspberry greet the nose on this wine from the smooth jazz saxophonist, made in Buellton by the Terravant facility. The smoked meat carries to the palate, where it shows cranberry fruit, pepper and anise. | | 87 | 15 | California | Central Coast | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Koz 2012 Pinot Noir (Central Coast) | Pinot Noir | Koz |
| 23735 | 23734 | US | This straighforward Cab is medium-light in density, with hints of green fruit. Flavors touch on rhubarb and cranberry, with a light, short, charred finish. It spent 23 months in French oak, 30% new. | | 87 | 34 | Oregon | Rogue Valley | Southern Oregon | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Kriselle 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon (Rogue Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Kriselle |
| 23736 | 23735 | Argentina | Blueberry and plum aromas are slightly exotic but also unusual and wayward. An easy feeling palate is medium in body and intensity, while woody flavors of herbal blueberry finish mild, with a persistent herbal aftertaste. | Roble | 87 | 17 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Los Haroldos 2011 Roble Malbec (Mendoza) | Malbec | Los Haroldos |
| 23737 | 23736 | France | This wine is soft and creamy with baked apple and pear flavors. A line of acidity gives freshness and a mineral edge, offering a texture that will allow the wine to age. Fruity and soft, it will be ready to drink from early 2016. | | 87 | | Burgundy | Pouilly-Fuissé | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Louis Latour 2013 Pouilly-Fuissé | Chardonnay | Louis Latour |
| 23738 | 23737 | Portugal | This blend of Encruzado and Malvasia Fina is both rich and perfumed. It has a smooth texture that is pointed up by apple and lemon acidity. There is a floral character to the bouquet, while the mouthfeel is ripe and full. The finish, with its textured acidity, promises aging, so drink from 2016. | Jardim da Estrela Branco | 87 | 10 | Dão | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Magnum Vinhos 2014 Jardim da Estrela Branco White (Dão) | Portuguese White | Magnum Vinhos |
| 23739 | 23738 | Argentina | Strawberry, field grass and creamy, lactic aromas feed into a bright palate with ripe but short flavors of melon and spiced apple. This is dry and dusty on the finish, with fresh acidity and a touch of powdered sugar flavor. | Chérie Sparkling Pinot Noir Rosé | 87 | 17 | Mendoza Province | Vista Flores | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Antucura NV Chérie Sparkling Pinot Noir Rosé Sparkling (Vista Flores) | Sparkling Blend | Antucura |
| 23740 | 23739 | Italy | This opens with aromas of charred earth, violet and wild berry. The straightforward palate offers black raspberry, tart cherry and a hint of anise alongside polished tannins. It's rather simple for a Barolo and nearly accessible. Drink 2016–2021. | | 87 | 35 | Piedmont | Barolo | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Arbéta 2011 Barolo | Nebbiolo | Arbéta |
| 23741 | 23740 | Portugal | Grown in the southern part of the Minho, close to the Douro, this Alvarinho is a ripe while still textured and tangy wine. It has fine, fresh lemon acidity that's rounded out by apricot and pear flavors. Drink now. | | 87 | 13 | Minho | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Aveleda 2014 Alvarinho (Minho) | Alvarinho | Aveleda |
| 23742 | 23741 | France | Tight and crisp initially, this wine opens up with spice, ripe flavors and a touch of minerality. Taut and textured, it needs to age; drink from 2017. | | 87 | 32 | Burgundy | Pouilly-Fuissé | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Bouchard Père & Fils 2013 Pouilly-Fuissé | Chardonnay | Bouchard Père & Fils |
| 23743 | 23742 | Italy | This robust red opens with aromas of ripe black-skinned fruit, scorched earth and dark cooking spice. The warm, forward palate offers black cherry marinated in spirits and licorice accompanied by ripe, velvety tannins. Unfortunately, the heat of searing alcohol throws it off balance and dominates the palate. | Noras | 87 | 27 | Sicily & Sardinia | Carignano del Sulcis | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Cantina Santadi 2011 Noras (Carignano del Sulcis) | Red Blend | Cantina Santadi |
| 23744 | 23743 | Portugal | This wine is soft, fruity, rounded and red fruit flavored. Soft tannins and black plum skins give the wine a light structure. The wine is developing well and will be ready to drink from 2016. | Cascas Winemaker Selection | 87 | 13 | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Casca Wines 2014 Cascas Winemaker Selection Red (Douro) | Portuguese Red | Casca Wines |
| 23745 | 23744 | US | There's a real bite of lime juice that brightens the ripe raspberry and persimmon flavors on this Pinot Noir. Pair with rich meats and cheeses for balance. | Kessler-Haak Vineyard Clone 2A | 88 | 42 | California | Sta. Rita Hills | Central Coast | | | Kessler-Haak 2010 Kessler-Haak Vineyard Clone 2A Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills) | Pinot Noir | Kessler-Haak |
| 23746 | 23745 | US | A very good Mendocino County Cabernet, Kimmel is tightly tannic with an elegant backbeat. The palate is very savory in its cranberry, herb and dark berry fruit flavors. Full bodied with layers of concentration, the wine's still young; give it time to open and develop. | | 88 | 48 | California | Mendocino County | | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Kimmel 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendocino County) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Kimmel |
| 23757 | 23756 | France | Firmly tannic yet with enough sense of juicy fruit to act as a balance, this is a fine, rich wine, showing power and concentration with a solid, ripe structure. Give this wine at least five years to soften and round out. | | 88 | 27 | Bordeaux | Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Gigault 2010 Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Gigault |
| 23747 | 23746 | US | Sugary orange-jam and vanilla flavors are brightened by crisp acidity that gives this wine a clean finish. Lightly-oaked, it's easy to drink on its own, or with appetizers such as tempura, bacon-wrapped shrimp or toast with goat cheese and roasted peppers. | Block 4SB20 | 88 | 22 | California | Sonoma Valley | Sonoma | | | Kunde 2011 Block 4SB20 Sauvignon Blanc (Sonoma Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Kunde |
| 23748 | 23747 | US | This winery's Santa Barbara bottling has established a track record as a fine, elegant Pinot Noir at a fair price. It's not one you need to age, but it shows a clean, pure approach, with a silky mouthfeel and classic Pinot flavors of persimmon, cola and mushrooms. | | 88 | 25 | California | Santa Barbara County | Central Coast | | | Martin Ray 2011 Pinot Noir (Santa Barbara County) | Pinot Noir | Martin Ray |
| 23758 | 23757 | France | Big, bold and juicy, with ripe black fruits that dominate the rich tannins. The power and concentration both promise a good future for this solid, full-bodied wine, so keep for 4–5 years. | | 88 | 10 | Bordeaux | Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Haut la Pointe 2010 Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Haut la Pointe |
| 23759 | 23758 | France | While there is a strong element of new wood in this wine, it also has plenty of ripe black fruits. So it makes a wine that is powerful, potentially complex in 4–5 years with richness and a solid, serious final character. | | 88 | 20 | Bordeaux | Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Hyot 2010 Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Hyot |
| 23760 | 23759 | Spain | Here's a subdued wine with mild vanilla, tobacco, dried plum and raspberry aromas. It's flush and fruity on the palate, with an open-knit feel and friendly flavors of raspberry, vanilla and tobacco. On the finish, mocha, pastry and toast elements enter the picture. Drink now through 2015. | Reserva | 88 | 17 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Criadores de Rioja 2007 Reserva (Rioja) | Tempranillo Blend | Criadores de Rioja |