| 24051 | 24050 | Argentina | Big, bulky and granular, with high alcohol and saucy, raisiny aromas. The palate and flavors find a comfortable resting spot, and the wine's baked berry and brown sugar flavors are solid if a little forced and sweet. A rich wine that needs to be drunk soon. | Reserve | 85 | 20 | Mendoza Province | Tupungato | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Andeluna 2006 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Tupungato) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Andeluna |
| 24052 | 24051 | US | Break out the barbecue for this lusty, tannic, rustic Petite Sirah. It's thick and fruity and dry, with blackberry, currant, leather and spice flavors. | | 85 | 14 | California | North Coast | North Coast | | | Trentadue 2007 Petite Sirah (North Coast) | Petite Sirah | Trentadue |
| 24053 | 24052 | US | Grenache is a terribly hard variety to make on its own. It's better used as a blender, which this wine proves. It's dry and silky, with one-dimensional cherry, blueberry and oak flavors. Drink now. | | 85 | 30 | California | Dry Creek Valley | Sonoma | | | Unti 2007 Grenache (Dry Creek Valley) | Grenache | Unti |
| 24054 | 24053 | US | Good, if a bit heavy and dull. Tastes like an older wine, with soft cherry, cocoa, licorice, spice and dried fruit flavors. Drink now. | Juliet | 85 | 28 | California | Carneros | Napa-Sonoma | | | Verotto 2006 Juliet Pinot Noir (Carneros) | Pinot Noir | Verotto |
| 24055 | 24054 | Argentina | Candied, tutti-frutti aromas give this a sweet, somewhat faux bouquet with little concentration. But the palate is chewy and grabby enough, with solid but modest raspberry and red plum flavors. Mellow on the finish, with a decent feel. Good but not distinguished. Malbec with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. | Blend Malbec-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot | 85 | 14 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Cicchitti 2007 Blend Malbec-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot Red (Mendoza) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Cicchitti |
| 24056 | 24055 | US | Shows some Riesling character in the petrol, honeysuckle and citrus fruit aromas and flavors, and that crisp Central Coast acidity makes it very bright and clean. It's a bit thin, but nice enough as an apéritif sipper. | Dry | 85 | 18 | California | Central Coast | Central Coast | | | Claiborne & Churchill 2007 Dry Riesling (Central Coast) | Riesling | Claiborne & Churchill |
| 24057 | 24056 | Argentina | Snappy red fruit aromas endow this Cab with approachability, while the palate is clean, tasty and a little lean, with spicy, piquant raspberry flavors. Dry and peppery on the finish, but honest and clean throughout. Average wine; good value. | | 85 | 9 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Finca La Niña 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Finca La Niña |
| 24058 | 24057 | Chile | Opens in a soft, dusty, melony way, with cider-like flavors, melon and dryness as opposed to chiseled zest. Satisfying but on the bland side, with cider on the finish. Good for casual consumption but unexciting. | Hacienda Araucano Reserva | 85 | 13 | Central Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | François Lurton 2009 Hacienda Araucano Reserva Sauvignon Blanc (Central Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | François Lurton |
| 24031 | 24030 | US | Ripe honeydew melon and grapefruit flavors are edged with lime acidity in this sunny, dry wine. It's refreshing and crisp, with a hint of dusty mineral on the finish. | | 87 | 14 | New York | New York | New York Other | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Thousand Islands Winery 2015 Pinot Grigio (New York) | Pinot Grigio | Thousand Islands Winery |
| 24059 | 24058 | US | Could and should be sweeter than 3.9% residual sugar to justify being a dessert wine. Teases with somewhat sweet blackberry, chocolate and pepper flavors that pull back to a tannic, earthy finish. | Estate Grown Late Harvest | 85 | 35 | California | Dry Creek Valley | Sonoma | | | Fritz 2007 Estate Grown Late Harvest Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley) | Zinfandel | Fritz |
| 24060 | 24059 | France | From a small appellation in the north of the Mâconnais, producing reds as well as whites, this is initially a mineral, citric wine, which broadens out with toast, fresh acidity and a good weight, with lychee and yellow fruits. | | 85 | | Burgundy | Mâcon-Mancey | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Henri de Villamont 2008 Mâcon-Mancey | Chardonnay | Henri de Villamont |
| 24032 | 24031 | US | Aromas of blue fruit and herbs lead to a plentiful, full-flavored palate that brings a lot of appeal. The tannins bring some grit. | | 87 | 39 | Washington | Walla Walla Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Three Rivers 2013 Syrah (Walla Walla Valley (WA)) | Syrah | Three Rivers |
| 24033 | 24032 | Spain | This heavily oaked Garnacha smells largely of campfire and char. A drawing, chunky palate is bold and deep, with flavors of hickory, char and blackberry. With such forceful oak, this finishes woody, meaty and with pushy flavors of clove and mint. | Centenaria | 87 | 16 | Northern Spain | Campo de Borja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Coto de Hayas 2013 Centenaria Garnacha (Campo de Borja) | Garnacha | Coto de Hayas |
| 24034 | 24033 | US | Lightly volatile aromas are followed by cranberry, cherry and herb flavors that show intensity and freshness. | Northridge Vineyard | 87 | 25 | Washington | Wahluke Slope | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Almquist 2008 Northridge Vineyard Shiraz (Wahluke Slope) | Shiraz | Almquist |
| 24035 | 24034 | Spain | Earthy cherry aromas are oaky, with notes of raisin and compost. This feels round and rugged, with hard tannins that create a scraping mouthfeel. Herbal plum and chocolate flavors finish savory, with chewy, rough tannins carrying on until the end point. | Glorioso Crianza | 87 | 14 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bodegas Palacio 2013 Glorioso Crianza (Rioja) | Tempranillo | Bodegas Palacio |
| 24036 | 24035 | US | The aromas of green herb and dark berries give the perception of being underripe, with a green undertone along with notes of black licorice. The palate is elegant in style, pulling up toward the finish. | | 87 | 44 | Washington | Red Mountain | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Bunnell 2011 Syrah (Red Mountain) | Syrah | Bunnell |
| 24037 | 24036 | US | This wine is equal parts Walla Walla Valley Viognier and Yakima Valley Roussanne. Aromas of lees, almond and apricot are followed by elegantly styled flavors that linger. | Pont Brûlé Blanc | 87 | 25 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Burnt Bridge 2014 Pont Brûlé Blanc White (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Rhône-style White Blend | Burnt Bridge |
| 24038 | 24037 | Italy | A blend of 80% Nerello Mascalese and 20% Nerello Cappuccio, this medium-bodied red has aromas of wild berry, mocha, cake spice and a whiff of toast. The straightforward, easygoing palate offers wild cherry and star anise alongside fine-grained, rather fleeting tannins. Drink through 2018. | Luce di Lava Rosso | 87 | 19 | Sicily & Sardinia | Etna | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Cantine Russo 2013 Luce di Lava Rosso (Etna) | Red Blend | Cantine Russo |
| 24039 | 24038 | France | This is an incredibly young wine with its spice and red-berry fruits right up there and still almost just fruit juice. That means that it has the potential to be an attractive, easy, spicy wine and will need to age. It will be best from 2017. | | 87 | 12 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Grand Jean 2015 Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Grand Jean |
| 24040 | 24039 | France | There is a lightly toasty character in this wine that gives it a round, full texture. Spice goes along with the green and white-fruit flavors to make an intensely fruity wine that hints at a New World style. Drink now. This is one of 15 Bordeaux chateaus by Crus and Domaines de France. | | 87 | 13 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux Blanc | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Haut Mouleyre 2015 Bordeaux Blanc | Bordeaux-style White Blend | Château Haut Mouleyre |
| 24041 | 24040 | France | With vineyards located in the far southeast of the Bordeaux appellation, this wine is very crisp and clean, this is a fruity wine, packed with green plum, citrus and sliced apple flavors. It is ready to drink now with its bright acidity and lightly perfumed aftertaste. | | 87 | 12 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux Blanc | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Lary 2015 Bordeaux Blanc | Bordeaux-style White Blend | Château Lary |
| 24042 | 24041 | France | This is an attractive blend that includes a good proportion of ripe Sémillon and perfumed Muscadelle. They soften and deliciously fill out the herbal edge of the wine. That gives it a rich feel, full and fruity with a fragrant aftertaste. Drink now. | | 87 | 14 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux Blanc | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Tour le Pin 2015 Bordeaux Blanc | Bordeaux-style White Blend | Château Tour le Pin |
| 24043 | 24042 | US | Pressed apple and pear notes are accented by hints of cinnamon and clove in this fresh, approachable wine. It's ripe and rounded but balanced by a kick of lemon-lime acidity that lingers through the finish. | | 87 | 20 | New York | North Fork of Long Island | Long Island | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Coffee Pot Cellars 2014 Chardonnay (North Fork of Long Island) | Chardonnay | Coffee Pot Cellars |
| 24044 | 24043 | US | Hints of sweet pastry introduce this bright, summery Merlot sparkling. Fun and fizzy, it fills the palate with rich, creamy mousse and sweet-tart strawberry-yogurt flavor. | Cuvée Sparkle | 87 | 30 | New York | North Fork of Long Island | Long Island | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Croteaux 2015 Cuvée Sparkle Merlot (North Fork of Long Island) | Merlot | Croteaux |
| 24045 | 24044 | US | Light and dainty aromas of sliced blood orange, Anjou-pear skins, dried apples and pears, and a slate-driven minerality show on the nose of this wine. It's also light on the palate, but there is a decent amount of grip and acidic texture. It's somewhat simple yet easy to quaff. | | 87 | 26 | California | Santa Lucia Highlands | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | DeTierra Vineyards 2014 Riesling (Santa Lucia Highlands) | Riesling | DeTierra Vineyards |
| 24046 | 24045 | France | The wine is textured and tight with crisp acidity as well as red-currant flavors. It's a bone-dry wine, very dry and lively and with a strongly mineral aftertaste. Drink this refreshing wine with food. | | 87 | 22 | Loire Valley | Sancerre | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Michel Thomas et Fils 2015 Rosé (Sancerre) | Rosé | Domaine Michel Thomas et Fils |
| 24047 | 24046 | Italy | This is still rather closed, but eventually reveals aromas suggesting red berry, clove and a balsamic note that carry over to the bracing palate along with raspberry extract. It's tightly tannic, with an Amaretto-like finish. | | 87 | 50 | Piedmont | Barolo | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Dosio 2012 Barolo | Nebbiolo | Dosio |
| 24048 | 24047 | US | Subdued stone-fruit, jasmine and white-flower aromas lead to off-dry fruit flavors. It goes down easy. | Lilly Mae White Table Wine | 87 | 13 | Washington | Washington | Washington Other | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Dusty Cellars NV Lilly Mae White Table Wine White (Washington) | White Blend | Dusty Cellars |
| 24049 | 24048 | Argentina | A clean and easy style of Chardonnay with peach and melon aromas followed by a melony palate with nectarine and a touch of sweetness. It flattens out and loses intensity on the finish, but overall it's totally drinkable and solid. | Unoaked | 85 | 8 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | La Vuelta 2009 Unoaked Chardonnay (Mendoza) | Chardonnay | La Vuelta |
| 24050 | 24049 | US | Fresh and flowery, with a seductive aromatic profile of gardenia, freesia and honeysuckle that lead to a very likeable, berryish palate. Light-bodied and off-dry, this is a good choice to serve on its own before a meal. Drink now to 2011. | Father and Son Cuvee | 85 | 8 | Texas | Texas | | | | Messina Hof 2009 Father and Son Cuvee Riesling (Texas) | Riesling | Messina Hof |