| 25111 | 25110 | US | Soft, sunny acidity and luscious mouthfeel give this Chardonnay an overall plushness. The palate is marked by creamy peach and apple flavors accented by delicate wisps of vanilla and spice. While straightforward in style, it's supple and pleasing. | | 87 | 13 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Lamoreaux Landing 2013 Chardonnay (Finger Lakes) | Chardonnay | Lamoreaux Landing |
| 25112 | 25111 | France | This is a direct but tasty and well-balanced Pinot, with vibrant aromas and flavors of juicy cherry, blueberry and wild strawberry, all graced by hints of purple flowers and sweet spice. The mouthfeel is soft yet structured, with delicate tannins and a slight lushness that lingers on the finish. | | 87 | 7 | France Other | Vin de France | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Le Pépin 2015 Pinot Noir (Vin de France) | Pinot Noir | Le Pépin |
| 25113 | 25112 | Italy | Here's a Best Buy white wine that would pair with salads, vegetable dishes and appetizers. It's crisp and luminous with lively aromas of citrus, lemon zest, stone fruit and melon. Pecorino is one of Italy's hottest varieties on the indigenous grape scene. | | 86 | 11 | Central Italy | Terre di Chieti | | | | Terra d'Aligi 2009 Pecorino (Terre di Chieti) | Pecorino | Terra d'Aligi |
| 25114 | 25113 | Australia | This is the midlevel entry in Yalumba's Shiraz-Viognier range, slotting in above the Y Series but below the Hand Picked. It's a medium-bodied, slightly creamy-textured wine, with prominent green olive and peppercorn nuances to its plummy flavors. It fades a little on the finish, so drink now–2013. | | 86 | 19 | South Australia | Eden Valley | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Yalumba 2008 Shiraz-Viognier (Eden Valley) | Shiraz-Viognier | Yalumba |
| 25115 | 25114 | France | With a few years in bottle, this is maturing well. It has ripeness, the tannins beginning to soften into rich spice and damson jelly flavors. The acidity is still very present as is the dry core. | Les Vignes de Julia | 86 | | Bordeaux | Bordeaux Supérieur | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Chateau de Launay 2005 Les Vignes de Julia (Bordeaux Supérieur) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Chateau de Launay |
| 25116 | 25115 | US | This soft, sweet, oaky Cabernet will appeal to those who like the New World style. It's as puffy as a dessert concoction, with cherry, chocolate, nougat and cinnamon spice flavors, and is ready to drink now. | Reserve | 86 | 69 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Cobblestone 2006 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Cobblestone |
| 25117 | 25116 | US | A good, off-dry useful wine for drinking across the board with a wide variety of fare, or by itself as a cocktail. It's brisk and clean, with pleasant citrus, apricot, spice and vanilla flavors. | | 86 | 13 | California | California | California Other | | | Dancing Derby 2009 Sauvignon Blanc (California) | Sauvignon Blanc | Dancing Derby |
| 25118 | 25117 | US | A solid Zin for everyday drinking. A little rough and thin, but dry and spicy, with berry, currant and teriaki flavors. | | 86 | 20 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | | | De Loach 2009 Zinfandel (Russian River Valley) | Zinfandel | De Loach |
| 25119 | 25118 | Spain | Melon and almond skin aromas lead to pithy citrus on what amounts to a pretty good bouquet. Round, citrusy and fresh in the mouth, with orange, passion fruit and tropical leanings. Solid and well shaped for a $7 quaffer. 70% Airen and 30% Macabeo. | Protocolo Blanco | 86 | 7 | Central Spain | Vino de la Tierra de Castilla | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Dominio de Eguren 2010 Protocolo Blanco White (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla) | White Blend | Dominio de Eguren |
| 25120 | 25119 | Spain | Mint and milk chocolate are the lead aromas, followed by cherry and herbal notes. The wine is basic, fresh and fruity, with choppy tannins, heat and lively red berry flavors with citrus undertones. Runs a bit rough and heady. | La Multa Old Vine | 86 | 15 | Northern Spain | Calatayud | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | El Escocés Volante 2009 La Multa Old Vine Garnacha (Calatayud) | Garnacha | El Escocés Volante |
| 25121 | 25120 | Argentina | Berry and rubber band are the lead aromas. The wine has texture and lasting freshness despite being more than a year old already. It's medium in size and body, with red fruit and apple skin flavors. Solid, fruity and just lively enough. | Malbec | 86 | 9 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Finca El Origen 2010 Malbec Rosé (Mendoza) | Rosé | Finca El Origen |
| 25122 | 25121 | US | A blend of Syrah, Petite Sirah, Mourvèdre and other varieties, this is a standard-issue red wine, soft and a little sweet, with pie-filling flavors of cherries and raspberries. It's light and spicy on the finish. | Gypsy Noir | 86 | 27 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | | | Grizzly Republic 2008 Gypsy Noir Red (Paso Robles) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Grizzly Republic |
| 25123 | 25122 | US | A likable, easy to drink wine, totally dry and brisk in acidity, with low alcohol. It has savory flavors of lemons, limes, oranges and spices. | | 86 | 22 | California | Carmel Valley | Central Coast | | | Holman Ranch 2010 Pinot Gris (Carmel Valley) | Pinot Gris | Holman Ranch |
| 25124 | 25123 | Argentina | Lemony and strange at first, with gamy notes, leather and incense. The palate feels chunky and medicinal, with herbal, sweet, jumbled flavors of candied blackberry. Finishes flat and quick, leaving medicinal sweetness. | Angel Paulucci Vineyard | 86 | 18 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | La Posta 2009 Angel Paulucci Vineyard Malbec (Mendoza) | Malbec | La Posta |
| 25125 | 25124 | US | There's a lot of residual sugar in this low-alcohol wine. It's frankly sweet in orange, peach and vanilla flavors, but a crisp edge of acidity makes it finish clean and vibrant. | | 86 | 11 | California | California | California Other | | | Little Black Dress 2010 Moscato (California) | Moscato | Little Black Dress |
| 25126 | 25125 | Italy | This sun soaked-Pinot Grigio from Umbria in central Italy focuses on ripe aromas of peach and pink grapefruit. It's a crisp, luminous white wine packaged in a very modern and attractive transparent bottle. | | 86 | 16 | Central Italy | Umbria | | | | Lungarotti 2009 Pinot Grigio (Umbria) | Pinot Grigio | Lungarotti |
| 25127 | 25126 | US | There are some toasty, Graham cracker highlights in the nose, leading into a full, round wine with lemon verbena accents. Fruity, soft and broad, with apple and melon. | House Wine | 86 | 11 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Magnificent Wine Company 2009 House Wine Chardonnay (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Chardonnay | Magnificent Wine Company |
| 25128 | 25127 | US | A rich, oaky Chardonnay, fairly standard issue. It's sweet and opulent in vanilla, caramel, buttered toast, pineapple marmalade and ripe pear flavors, in a creamy texture. | Foothill Vineyard | 86 | 32 | California | Chalk Hill | Sonoma | | | Manzanita Creek 2010 Foothill Vineyard Chardonnay (Chalk Hill) | Chardonnay | Manzanita Creek |
| 25129 | 25128 | Spain | Drawn and leathery on the nose, and then as it opens it reveals citrusy red fruit aromas. The palate is lean and tight, with light cherry, raspberry and plum flavors. Toasty, dry and a bit buttery tasting on the finish. | Hacienda Abascal Crianza | 86 | 23 | Northern Spain | Ribera del Duero | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Marqués de la Concordia 2008 Hacienda Abascal Crianza (Ribera del Duero) | Tempranillo | Marqués de la Concordia |
| 25130 | 25129 | US | America's sweet tooth seems to be returning, especially for Moscato, and this sweetie satisfies for its orange soda, honey and vanilla cream flavors. | Allegro | 86 | 12 | California | California | California Other | | | Martin & Weyrich 2010 Allegro Moscato (California) | Moscato | Martin & Weyrich |
| 25131 | 25130 | US | This is a Rhône-style blend of mostly Grenache and Syrah, with smaller amounts of Viognier and Cinsault. The wine opens with appealing spices, but turns tart and stemmy in the mouth. The spiced plum fruit flavors compete somewhat unsuccessfully with bitter tannins. More bottle age should help. | Double Bluff | 86 | 19 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Ott & Murphy 2008 Double Bluff Red (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Ott & Murphy |
| 25132 | 25131 | Portugal | Rich and ripe, with soft tannins and black plum flavors. It is round, while still having a core of attractive tannins. The fruit dominates, giving a friendly, accessible wine. | Premium | 86 | 14 | Alentejo | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Alente 2007 Premium Red (Alentejo) | Portuguese Red | Alente |
| 25133 | 25132 | Portugal | Fresh, juicy wine, with soft tannins and taut red cherry fruit. The tannins provide a discreet backbone. Age for 2–3 years. | JP Azeitão Tinto | 86 | 9 | Setubal | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Bacalhôa Wines of Portugal 2010 JP Azeitão Tinto Red (Setubal) | Portuguese Red | Bacalhôa Wines of Portugal |
| 25134 | 25133 | US | A sweet style of sparkling wine, with brisk acidity framing orange, lime, vanilla and honey flavors. Nice with wedding cake, at a good price. | Moscato Spumante Champagne | 86 | 11 | California | California | California Other | | | Barefoot Bubbly NV Moscato Spumante Champagne Sparkling (California) | Sparkling Blend | Barefoot Bubbly |
| 25135 | 25134 | Italy | Grechetto makes for a wonderful alternative to Pinot Grigio for lovers of fresh, easy Italian whites. Citrus and stone fruit aromas are followed by drying mineral tones and a zesty, clean close. | | 86 | | Central Italy | Umbria | | | | Barberani 2008 Grechetto (Umbria) | Grechetto | Barberani |
| 25136 | 25135 | South Africa | There's a subtle honeyed edge to this otherwise light and easygoing wine, adding heft to the ripe melon and stone fruit notes. The lush fruit flavors pair with the mouthwatering acidity on the finish, balancing everything out in the end. Drink now. | | 86 | 10 | Coastal Region | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | MAN Vintners 2010 Chenin Blanc (Coastal Region) | Chenin Blanc | MAN Vintners |
| 25137 | 25136 | Italy | La Cala is a fun and easy expression of Vermentino from the sunny island of Sardinia that shows bright citrus notes backed by tones of honeysuckle and wild sage. Pair this wine with fried calamari. | La Cala | 86 | 14 | Sicily & Sardinia | Vermentino di Gallura | | | | Sella & Mosca 2008 La Cala (Vermentino di Gallura) | Vermentino | Sella & Mosca |
| 25138 | 25137 | Portugal | Grassy, herbaceous wine, with citrus and gooseberry fruits and a refreshing tang of acidity. It is light to feel, bursting with fresh fruits, very crisp and green. | Dourosa Branco | 86 | | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta de la Rosa 2010 Dourosa Branco White (Douro) | Portuguese White | Quinta de la Rosa |
| 25139 | 25138 | US | An austere, savory Zin from Amador, one of the smaller-production Zinfandels from Renwood and it shows. Firm tannins, dusty black fruit and spice—a good option for Sierra Foothills Zin fans. | Jack Rabbit Flat | 86 | 35 | California | Amador County | Sierra Foothills | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Renwood 2008 Jack Rabbit Flat Zinfandel (Amador County) | Zinfandel | Renwood |
| 25140 | 25139 | France | Packed with dry tannins and a dense structure, here is a wine that has weight and potential richness. There is some good weight of blackberry fruits. If drinking now, it needs to open out in a decanter or glass. | | 86 | 14 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux Supérieur | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château de Parenchère 2009 Bordeaux Supérieur | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château de Parenchère |