| 24301 | 24300 | US | A very well-done Livermore Cab aged in 100% Hungarian oak and named “The Good Life,” this one's got plum and spicy cola going on and tastes young though it's a 2008. Its structure shows more potential to age—the fruit will integrate with the wine's subtle savory herbs. | A Jo Elet | 88 | 40 | California | Livermore Valley | Central Coast | Virginie Boone | @vboone | McGrail 2008 A Jo Elet Cabernet Sauvignon (Livermore Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | McGrail |
| 24302 | 24301 | Argentina | Lively from the beginning, with bright red berry aromas filling the definition of “fruity.” Feels full and grabby, and very legit, with juicy blackberry fruit and a backing of toast and pepper. | | 88 | 18 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Melipal 2010 Malbec (Mendoza) | Malbec | Melipal |
| 24303 | 24302 | US | Great price for a Cabernet this smooth and tasty. Shows appealing blackberry and cherry flavors, with a sweet, smoky touch of oak. All five classic Bordeaux varieties constitute the blend. | | 88 | 14 | California | California | California Other | | | Murphy-Goode 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (California) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Murphy-Goode |
| 24304 | 24303 | Italy | Chardonnays from the Langhe (Piedmont, in northern Italy) tend to show a fine, focused quality that is firmly held in place by mineral tones and yellow fruit. This wine achieves just that, but also adds a thicker, creamier quality in the mouth followed by a tangy, spicy close. | Dadà | 88 | 20 | Piedmont | Langhe | | | | Negretti 2008 Dadà Chardonnay (Langhe) | Chardonnay | Negretti |
| 24305 | 24304 | US | Rich and heavy, like a chocolate pastry dessert with blueberry, raspberry and cherry fruit. You could even describe it as decadent, but it lacks elegance and lively complexity. Drink now, after a good decant. | Chenoweth Ranch | 88 | 55 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | | | Patz & Hall 2009 Chenoweth Ranch Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) | Pinot Noir | Patz & Hall |
| 24306 | 24305 | Italy | This lovely, cool-climate Pinot Grigio would pair with tuna carpaccio or sushi. It's a balanced and crisp wine with layers of citrus, stone fruit and honey. | | 88 | 20 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | | | Abbazia di Novacella 2010 Pinot Grigio (Alto Adige) | Pinot Grigio | Abbazia di Novacella |
| 24307 | 24306 | Italy | This easy, screwcap Chardonnay from northern Italy opens with fresh lemon, honey and cut grass aromas. It's a crisp, sharp wine that would cut through cheese or creamy cracker dip. | Berrò | 85 | 10 | Piedmont | Piedmont | | | | Pico Maccario 2010 Berrò Chardonnay (Piedmont) | Chardonnay | Pico Maccario |
| 24308 | 24307 | US | Not quite ripe, with a vegetal, herbal edge to the cherry and raspberry fruit. The acidity is nice and brisk, and the texture is beautifully silky, but that tug of greenness distracts, and limits ageability. | River Ranch | 85 | 40 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | | | Renteria 2008 River Ranch Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) | Pinot Noir | Renteria |
| 24309 | 24308 | Italy | We love fresh, zesty Italian whites because they pair so well with the healthy, international cuisine offered on our menus. This expression is especially delicious with tonic aromas of chopped sage and stone fruit that build in momentum. | | 85 | 13 | Tuscany | Vernaccia di San Gimignano | | | | Rocca delle Macìe 2009 Vernaccia di San Gimignano | Vernaccia | Rocca delle Macìe |
| 24310 | 24309 | US | Doesn't taste fully ripe, with a wintergreen, minty edge to the raspberries and cherries. Sugary sweet in the finish, too. Shows the difficulties of this extremely cool vintage. | | 85 | 30 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | | | Siduri 2010 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) | Pinot Noir | Siduri |
| 24311 | 24310 | Argentina | Deep in color, with raisiny, fully ripe and heavy aromas. Feels tannic, extracted and rubbery, but amid the weight and bite there's black plum, pepper and coffee flavors. Finishes with drawing tannins and a dark wave of toasty flavor. A big wine with mouthfeel issues. | | 85 | 17 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Sottano 2010 Merlot (Mendoza) | Merlot | Sottano |
| 24312 | 24311 | US | Emmolo has been producing decent Merlots for years, and this '09 is reflective of their style. There's nothing wrong with it, but it's not very exciting either, offering pleasant cherry and oak flavors that are a little sweet. | | 85 | 30 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Emmolo 2009 Merlot (Napa Valley) | Merlot | Emmolo |
| 24313 | 24312 | Italy | If you love Chardonnay, this well-priced expression from central Italy is well worth your time. There's a floral element of honeysuckle and yellow rose backed by a soft, creamy mouthfeel. | | 85 | 9 | Central Italy | Terre di Chieti | | | | Farnese 2010 Chardonnay (Terre di Chieti) | Chardonnay | Farnese |
| 24314 | 24313 | Greece | Subtle lemon spice and minerals on the nose lead into flavors of fresh lemon and orange, flowers and a touch of honeyed spice. The finish is spicy with a touch of bitter orange rind. A pretty wine with a refreshing character. | | 85 | 19 | Santorini | | | Susan Kostrzewa | @suskostrzewa | Hatzidakis Winery 2010 White (Santorini) | White Blend | Hatzidakis Winery |
| 24315 | 24314 | US | Heavy and fruity, with soft blackberry and cola flavors. With solid fruit and a firmly dry finish, it's a good burger wine for a weeknight. | | 85 | 12 | California | Clarksburg | Central Valley | | | Vinum 2009 Petite Sirah (Clarksburg) | Petite Sirah | Vinum |
| 24316 | 24315 | US | This blend of 59% Syrah, 21% Mourvèdre and 20% Grenache from the Sierra Foothills tastes a bit indistinct and slightly warm on the finish. It does deliver dark fruit flavors and plenty of vanilla-tinged oak. Drink now. | Red Dirt Red | 85 | 17 | California | El Dorado | Sierra Foothills | | | Vinum Cellars 2008 Red Dirt Red Red (El Dorado) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Vinum Cellars |
| 24317 | 24316 | Italy | Here's an easy, informal Chardonnay that would pair with appetizers or Thai vegetable spring rolls. The wine is redolent of dried grass, citrus and Golden Delicious apple. | | 85 | 17 | Northeastern Italy | Friuli Grave | | | | Castellargo 2009 Chardonnay (Friuli Grave) | Chardonnay | Castellargo |
| 24318 | 24317 | Italy | Part of a trio of Best Buy wines from this producer in 2010, this easy Pinot Grigio delivers the goods in a cheerful, no-fuss package. Crisp lemon is backed by peach and pear. | Vigneto Vigne dai Vieris | 85 | 10 | Northeastern Italy | Venezia Giulia | | | | Di Lenardo 2010 Vigneto Vigne dai Vieris Pinot Grigio (Venezia Giulia) | Pinot Grigio | Di Lenardo |
| 24319 | 24318 | Italy | This mature expression of Sauvignon opens with bright aromas of peach, honey, apricot and passion fruit. The mouthfeel is less intense with a lean, but crisp finish. | Vigneto Vigne dai Vieris | 85 | 10 | Northeastern Italy | Venezia Giulia | | | | Di Lenardo 2010 Vigneto Vigne dai Vieris Sauvignon Blanc (Venezia Giulia) | Sauvignon Blanc | Di Lenardo |
| 24320 | 24319 | South Africa | A soft and easy selection, this Chenin provides a round but balanced palate brimming with refreshing notes of melon, citrus pith and green apple. A hint of toast is revealed after swallow; drink up now. | | 85 | 14 | Stellenbosch | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Ernst Gouws & Co. 2011 Chenin Blanc (Stellenbosch) | Chenin Blanc | Ernst Gouws & Co. |
| 24321 | 24320 | Greece | The nose on this red dessert wine is intriguing, with its combination of floral freshness and cedar and tobacco spice. On the palate, it has a heavier hand, with dried fruit, raisin and tobacco flavors. A richer sip with a masculine edge. | Sweet Red Wine | 85 | 13 | Mavrodaphne of Patras | | | Susan Kostrzewa | @suskostrzewa | Greek Wine Cellars NV Sweet Red Wine (Mavrodaphne of Patras) | Mavrodaphne | Greek Wine Cellars |
| 24322 | 24321 | US | Ripe, sweet pineapple and orange jam flavors mark this rather simple, forward Chardonnay. Oak brings even sweeter vanilla, buttered toast and caramel notes. It's designed to appeal to the modern style. | SLH Estate | 85 | 25 | California | Santa Lucia Highlands | Central Coast | | | Hahn 2010 SLH Estate Chardonnay (Santa Lucia Highlands) | Chardonnay | Hahn |
| 24323 | 24322 | France | A wine that shows plenty of herbaceous character, very fresh and crisp. There is an attractive lemon zest tang along with apricot and melon. Screwcap. | Colombard/Ugni Blanc | 85 | | Southwest France | Côtes de Gascogne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Haut Marin 2010 Colombard/Ugni Blanc White (Côtes de Gascogne) | White Blend | Haut Marin |
| 24324 | 24323 | US | Spicy and salty, it's a bit like an Albariño, with little to indicate its Chardonnay varietal character. Though technically correct, it's just rather plain; in a blind tasting it could pass for almost any simple white wine. | Dijon Clone | 85 | 20 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Willamette Valley Vineyards 2010 Dijon Clone Chardonnay (Willamette Valley) | Chardonnay | Willamette Valley Vineyards |
| 24325 | 24324 | South Africa | A creamy hint of white chocolate adds fullness to the soft currant, cranberry and strawberry hull flavors. The palate is mouthfilling and round with a good citrus lift to the fresh close. | Secateurs Cinsault-Shiraz-Grenache | 85 | 16 | Swartland | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines 2011 Secateurs Cinsault-Shiraz-Grenache Rosé (Swartland) | Rosé | A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines |
| 24326 | 24325 | US | Soft and a little musty, this does not have the sharpness and grace of the previous vintage. Maybe just young, but at the moment it is a simple, pleasantly quaffable white wine. | Estate | 85 | 15 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Illahe 2010 Estate Grüner Veltliner (Willamette Valley) | Grüner Veltliner | Illahe |
| 24327 | 24326 | US | Very acidic, almost sour, which gives the citrus fruit flavors a lemondrop throat lozenge taste. Sure does get the tastebuds whistling. | Unoaked | 85 | 17 | California | Sta. Rita Hills | Central Coast | | | Lincourt 2010 Unoaked Chardonnay (Sta. Rita Hills) | Chardonnay | Lincourt |
| 24328 | 24327 | South Africa | Floral notes of chamomile and lavender overwhelm the bouquet, with secondary notes of black plum, berry and currant taking second stage. Cured meat and sweet smoke flavors unfold in the mouth and stay into the spice-driven finish. | | 85 | 26 | Stellenbosch | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Post House 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Stellenbosch) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Post House |
| 24329 | 24328 | Greece | Smoke, cherry and blackberry aromas start this spicy, exotic Syrah. Jerk chicken and dry rubbing spice are the lead notes on the palate—think spicy, spiky and vibrant. The wine could use more fruit to round out the edges, but overall, it's a good everyday sip. | | 85 | 17 | Pageon | | | Susan Kostrzewa | @suskostrzewa | Protopapas 2007 Syrah (Pageon) | Syrah | Protopapas |
| 24330 | 24329 | US | Rugged in texture and jammy-sweet in berry fruit, this is a simple, hearty Cabernet. It's completely average in quality, which makes the price excessive. | | 85 | 35 | California | California | California Other | | | Punch 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (California) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Punch |