| 24271 | 24270 | US | This is an appealing Cabernet with spicy cola and plum notes and a consistent flavor through the midpalate. It finishes with a hint of toasty oak. | Estate | 87 | 28 | California | Santa Clara Valley | Central Coast | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Jason-Stephens 2007 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Santa Clara Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Jason-Stephens |
| 24272 | 24271 | US | Everything about this Pinot is upfront, but it's beautiful. Softly appealing, with a silky mouthfeel, it offers flattering raspberry and cherry jam flavors, with smoky, sweet, buttery notes. The softness suggests that the wine is not ageable. | Les Pintades | 87 | 60 | California | Anderson Valley | | | | Jim Ball 2009 Les Pintades Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley) | Pinot Noir | Jim Ball |
| 24273 | 24272 | US | This is a solid Pinot, ripe in raspberries and cherries, with fine coastal acidity and firm tannins. It has a silky mouthfeel the way Pinot Noir should. | | 87 | 45 | California | Anderson Valley | | | | Jim Ball 2009 Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley) | Pinot Noir | Jim Ball |
| 24274 | 24273 | US | Tasty and easy to drink, this has blackberry, black currant and cola flavors that finish seemingly sweet and oaky. It's an intense wine that doesn't seem likely to make gains with age, so drink up after an hour or two in the decanter. | Reserve | 87 | 45 | California | Sonoma Valley | Sonoma | | | Kunde 2009 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Kunde |
| 24275 | 24274 | France | Offering uncomplicated, easy drinking, this Grenache-Syrah blend is lush and immediately accessible, displaying the charm of the 2011 vintage. Drink it over the next year or two for its gulpable cherry and chocolate flavors. | | 87 | 9 | Rhône Valley | Côtes du Rhône | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Les Trois Couronnes 2011 Red (Côtes du Rhône) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Les Trois Couronnes |
| 24276 | 24275 | Italy | Recently relabeled with an Umbria appellation instead of the smaller Torgiano designation, Torre di Giano is a celebrated wine that represents the light, fresh style of Italian whites. The blend is Vermentino, Trebbiano and Grechetto, with a bouquet that's redolent of stone fruit, citrus and dried basil. | Torre di Giano | 87 | 15 | Central Italy | Umbria | | | | Lungarotti 2011 Torre di Giano White (Umbria) | White Blend | Lungarotti |
| 24277 | 24276 | US | This wine remains astringent in tannins, with a lockded-down mouthfeel that's hard to get past. But it's very rich in blackberry and cherry fruit. Is it worth aging? It's hard to tell if 10 years will be of benefit, but the tannins seem likely to outlast the fruit. Drink up over the next 5–6 years. | The Altruist | 87 | 50 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Markham 2008 The Altruist Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Markham |
| 24278 | 24277 | Mexico | Tropical aromas of lychee and green banana are clean and inviting. The palate feels lifted, fresh and easygoing, with lychee, banana and pear flavors. It finishes pure and fairly long. | Endemico | 87 | 19 | Valle de Guadalupe | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Möebius 2011 Endemico Muscatel (Valle de Guadalupe) | Muscatel | Möebius |
| 24279 | 24278 | Spain | The nectarine and mild vanilla aromas are subdued yet solid. On the palate, it's all about stone fruit flavors, such as peach and nectarine, with apple and cider notes on the balanced and healthy finish. | Brut Reserva | 87 | 15 | Catalonia | Cava | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Mont Marçal 2008 Brut Reserva Sparkling (Cava) | Sparkling Blend | Mont Marçal |
| 24280 | 24279 | Greece | The nose on this white appeals from the get-go. Elegant waves of lemon, orange blossom and peach aromas are followed by a balanced but luxurious blend of pear, peach and white flowers on the palate. Big but pretty. | Mediterranean White | 88 | 13 | Peloponnese | | | Susan Kostrzewa | @suskostrzewa | Elios 2009 Mediterranean White White (Peloponnese) | White Blend | Elios |
| 24281 | 24280 | Italy | Anas-Cëtta is an irresistible wine for those who seek little-known, offbeat grape varieties. Made from 100% Nascetta (a native grape vinified by a handful of producers), this is a bold, powerful wine with the heft and natural alcohol to cut through cream or cheese. It brightens the palate with stone fruit and citrus flavors. | Anas-Cëtta | 88 | 29 | Piedmont | Langhe | | | | Elvio Cogno 2009 Anas-Cëtta Nascetta (Langhe) | Nascetta | Elvio Cogno |
| 24282 | 24281 | Argentina | Fresh and not too oaky on the bouquet, with apple comprising the fruit element. Feels full and a bit rich, with plump, sweet flavors of apple touched up by spice. Turns stickier and more sweet on the finish, but overall this is a very solid Chard for the money. | Torcidas | 88 | 15 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Finca Vides 2011 Torcidas Chardonnay (Mendoza) | Chardonnay | Finca Vides |
| 24283 | 24282 | Italy | Celebrate the best of Lazio cuisine (think platters of frutti di mare or puntarelle, a spear-like endive salad dressed in anchovies and garlic) with Frascati Superiore Luna Mater. The wine's soft aromas include subtle pulses of vanilla, banana and stone fruit. | Luna Mater | 88 | 23 | Central Italy | Frascati Superiore | | | | Fontana Candida 2009 Luna Mater (Frascati Superiore) | White Blend | Fontana Candida |
| 24284 | 24283 | South Africa | Despite the cutesy name, this is a serious rosé that's sure to please even the most discerning crowd. A blend of Syrah, Grenache, Gamay and Mourvèdre, it's ripe and red fruit-forward with a full weight, lush mouth that's balanced with medium acidity. | | 88 | 10 | Western Cape | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Goats do Roam Wine Co. 2010 Rosé (Western Cape) | Rosé | Goats do Roam Wine Co. |
| 24285 | 24284 | South Africa | For $15, this is a good value wine with a solid structure and nice balance. Black currant flavors steal the show in the mouth, with supporting notes of whole star anise, cigar tobacco and cedary spice on the finish. | | 88 | 15 | Stellenbosch | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Vinum Africa 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Stellenbosch) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Vinum Africa |
| 24286 | 24285 | South Africa | There's a pretty touch of carnation florals to the dried black fruit and black cherry center of this wine. Spicy notes of black pepper, whole clove and black tea leaves appear in the mouth alongside juicy blackberry and fudgy brownie flavors. | The First Lady | 88 | 16 | Stellenbosch | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Warwick 2009 The First Lady Cabernet Sauvignon (Stellenbosch) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Warwick |
| 24287 | 24286 | US | Redhawk makes a value-priced lineup of Pinots, and in 2009 it is the two least expensive that have the most varietal character and charm. Concentrated cherry candy fruit builds depth and interest with a wash of mint and menthol. It's full-bodied and mouth-filling, and the flavors linger a long time. | | 88 | 18 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Redhawk 2009 Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Noir | Redhawk |
| 24288 | 24287 | South Africa | Dainty accents of sweet grass and white clover florals jazz up the otherwise straightforward profile of ripe gooseberry and green plum aromas and flavors. It's a lively and refreshing white, with a slightly prickly sensation in the mouth. | | 88 | 14 | Darling | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Spice Route 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Darling) | Sauvignon Blanc | Spice Route |
| 24289 | 24288 | Italy | Terre di Tufi is a rich and substantial white wine from Tuscany that ventures far enough in its pairing capacity to match toasted crostini with truffle oil, chopped tomatoes or chicken liver paté. It boasts tones of vanilla, pineapple and toasted nut with loads of persistency and intensity to move it forward. | Terre di Tufi | 88 | 15 | Tuscany | Toscana | | | | Teruzzi & Puthod 2009 Terre di Tufi White (Toscana) | White Blend | Teruzzi & Puthod |
| 24290 | 24289 | Italy | Melon, peach, passion fruit and yellow rose open the nose of this fragrant Sauvignon from northeast Italy. The wine is compact and fresh, with a tangy lemon aftertaste that would work well with fresh seafood or sushi. | | 88 | 24 | Northeastern Italy | Collio | | | | Russiz Superiore 2009 Sauvignon (Collio) | Sauvignon | Russiz Superiore |
| 24291 | 24290 | Italy | Executed in a ramato style (with a copperish color), this oak-aged Pinot Grigio offers aromas of white cherry and cranberry followed by rose and candied lemon. Crisp acidity helps break apart the wine's creamy texture. | Montesanto | 88 | 15 | Veneto | Piave | | | | Bonotto delle Tezze 2009 Montesanto Pinot Grigio (Piave) | Pinot Grigio | Bonotto delle Tezze |
| 24292 | 24291 | France | Attractive, softly fruity wine, with rounded wood flavors, a solid core of tannins and ripe blackberry fruits. A touch of licorice adds some spice. | Tertre Perdigous | 88 | 16 | Southwest France | Cahors | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château du Port 2009 Tertre Perdigous Malbec (Cahors) | Malbec | Château du Port |
| 24293 | 24292 | Italy | From the northern-most, mountainous region of Italy, this cool-climate Pinot Grigio delivers pristine aromas of citrus, stone fruit, kiwi and white flower. It shows lively, zesty tones in the mouth with a touch of crisp acidity on the close. | Puiten | 88 | 23 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | | | Colterenzio 2010 Puiten Pinot Grigio (Alto Adige) | Pinot Grigio | Colterenzio |
| 24294 | 24293 | Italy | Il Tornese (a blend of 85% Chardonnay and aromatic Riesling) opens with oak-driven notes of vanilla and toasted coconut backed by candied fruit and butterscotch. There's a touch of zesty spice on the finish. | Il Tornese | 88 | 20 | Central Italy | Emilia-Romagna | | | | Drei Donà Tenuta La Palazza 2009 Il Tornese White (Emilia-Romagna) | White Blend | Drei Donà Tenuta La Palazza |
| 24295 | 24294 | Italy | Thanks to its large case production, this crisp Greco di Tufo should be easy to locate at your local wine store or supermarket. It offers a wonderful introduction to southern Italian, volcanic soil winemaking thanks to drying mineral tones, pear and apple. | | 88 | 20 | Southern Italy | Greco di Tufo | | | | Feudi di San Gregorio 2010 Greco di Tufo | Greco | Feudi di San Gregorio |
| 24296 | 24295 | South Africa | A good amount of sweet smoke and cured bacon aromas integrate seamlessly with the boysenberry and black plum notes. Ripe, juicy fruit flavors provide a mouthwatering sensation on the palate, while a touch of tobacco leaf and charred cedar lingers on the long finish. | | 88 | 41 | Stellenbosch | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Hartenberg 2007 Merlot (Stellenbosch) | Merlot | Hartenberg |
| 24297 | 24296 | France | The blend of Colombard, Gros Manseng and Sauvignon Blanc gives a light mineral character. The wine is very fresh, very crisp and finely layered, with a depth of herbaceous and green fruit flavors. Screwcap. | Cuvée Marine | 88 | | Southwest France | Côtes de Gascogne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Haut Marin 2010 Cuvée Marine White (Côtes de Gascogne) | White Blend | Haut Marin |
| 24298 | 24297 | Italy | An oak-aged blend of Trebbiano and Sémillon, Nemorino shows the sun-kissed touches of ripe fruit and apricot that link this Italian white to its native territory, Tuscany. Natural thickness and density give the wine a pleasantly creamy feel in the mouth. | Nemorino | 88 | 20 | Tuscany | Toscana | | | | I Giusti e Zanza 2009 Nemorino White (Toscana) | White Blend | I Giusti e Zanza |
| 24299 | 24298 | Argentina | Earthy and mulchy smelling on first take, with leather and solid berry and plum aromas. Feels bold, round and dedicated as it tastes a bit baked, with dark plum and cassis carrying the fruit component. Figgy, smooth and lasting on the finish. | Single Vineyard Reserva | 88 | 20 | Mendoza Province | Agrelo | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Lamadrid 2009 Single Vineyard Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Agrelo) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Lamadrid |
| 24300 | 24299 | US | A solid Pinot Noir, dry and nicely tart in acidity, with raspberry, cherry, cola and mint flavors. It's an easy wine to drink now. | | 88 | 28 | California | Central Coast | Central Coast | | | LaZarre 2009 Pinot Noir (Central Coast) | Pinot Noir | LaZarre |