| 25651 | 25650 | US | Almost always distinctive, and this year has unusual flair and finesse. Shows a Chablisian style of mineral, warm stone, and citrus, but with far richer streaks, like gold embedded in flint. Oak and lees are elegantly applied. More foodworthy than most California Chards. | | 90 | 20 | California | Monterey County | Central Coast | | | Bernardus 2001 Chardonnay (Monterey County) | Chardonnay | Bernardus |
| 25652 | 25651 | Argentina | This smells wild, with a jumpy cherry aroma. The palate is huge and tannic in the mouth, and it's blasting with minty oak, marshmallow and black fruit flavors. | Reserva | 84 | 13 | Other | Argentina | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | San Huberto 2010 Reserva Malbec (Argentina) | Malbec | San Huberto |
| 25653 | 25652 | Spain | This wine looks clear, with aromas of chewing gum, watermelon and cherry. The palate is regular and nebulous in feel, while flavors of melon and peach are slightly oxidized and pithy. A blend of 50% Tempranillo with 30% Garnacha and 20% Viura. | | 84 | 12 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Sierra Cantabria 2011 Rosé (Rioja) | Rosé | Sierra Cantabria |
| 25654 | 25653 | Argentina | Tropical in scent, almost to the point of air freshener, this also has an oily, bitter hint to the bouquet. It feels choppy and citric, with a nuttiness to the core of tangerine, lemon and melon flavors. Good but fading. | Verano | 84 | 13 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Solsticio 2011 Verano Torrontés (Mendoza) | Torrontés | Solsticio |
| 25655 | 25654 | US | Very rich, but a little heavy, this features orange, pineapple and mango flavors that are reminiscent of a juice drink. The sweet-tasting finish gives it a candied edge. | | 84 | 20 | California | Central Coast | Central Coast | | | Treana 2010 Marsanne-Viognier (Central Coast) | Marsanne-Viognier | Treana |
| 25656 | 25655 | Spain | Hard berry and plum aromas turn minty and grassy with airing. It feels tough and tannic, but fresh, with mild herb-tinged flavors of red berry and red plum. Finishes lively but rough, with a mint note and grabby tannins. | Spanish Demon | 84 | 10 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Vallobera 2011 Spanish Demon (Rioja) | Tempranillo | Vallobera |
| 25657 | 25656 | US | Standard and proper, this is made in the popular style. It tastes sweet, with buttercream, buttered popcorn, pineapple and peach flavors, followed by a smoky, oaky tone and good balancing acidity. | | 84 | 15 | California | California | California Other | | | Main & Geary 2011 Chardonnay (California) | Chardonnay | Main & Geary |
| 25658 | 25657 | US | Newman ventures beyond producing spaghetti sauce and salad dressing with this berry-scented Cabernet. It's dry, tannic and good for everyday consumption. | | 84 | 10 | California | California | California Other | | | Newman's Own 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (California) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Newman's Own |
| 25659 | 25658 | Spain | Spiced apple and dried cheese aromas are simultaneously honest and slightly crude. This Cava feels fluffy, foamy and average in composition, with lime, pickled melon and brine flavors. It maintains the pickled character on the finish, which tastes slightly bitter. | Mercat Brut | 84 | 12 | Catalonia | Cava | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | El Xamfrà NV Mercat Brut Sparkling (Cava) | Sparkling Blend | El Xamfrà |
| 25660 | 25659 | Spain | This blend of 60% Xarel-lo and 40% Chardonnay deals notes of petrol, yeast and powdered sugar on the bouquet. It's acidic and citric in feel, with lime, tart apple and other green-leaning flavors. Feels watery and tangy on the finish. | Petit Albet Made with Organic Grapes Chardonnay-Xarel-lo | 84 | 12 | Catalonia | Penedès | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Albet I Noya 2011 Petit Albet Made with Organic Grapes Chardonnay-Xarel-lo White (Penedès) | White Blend | Albet I Noya |
| 25661 | 25660 | France | Young and fruity, this wine can be enjoyed now for its fruitiness or aged over 2–3 years. The attractive black-currant flavor is pleasant now. | | 84 | | Bordeaux | Bordeaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Augey 2011 Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Augey |
| 25662 | 25661 | France | A textured wine, this has ripe fruit that still shows a green, herbal character. It has weight and a ripe black-currant flavor, plus juicy acidity and soft tannins. Ready to drink. | Maison Magrez | 84 | 10 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Bernard Magrez 2010 Maison Magrez (Bordeaux) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Bernard Magrez |
| 25663 | 25662 | Spain | Raisiny and jammy on the bouquet, this wine becomes vital in the mouth, with fresh acidity supporting the raspberry and red plum flavors. The raisiny resurfaces on the finish, with acidic bite. | Crianza | 84 | 14 | Northern Spain | Cariñena | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Campos de Luz 2008 Crianza Garnacha (Cariñena) | Garnacha | Campos de Luz |
| 25664 | 25663 | Argentina | Light, uncommitted aromas of pear and lemon lead to a modest palate that offers fleshy melon and pear flavors. Everything about this wine is mild, including the finish, which offers little besides vanilla and cream flavors. | | 84 | 9 | Other | Argentina | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | San Huberto 2011 Chardonnay (Argentina) | Chardonnay | San Huberto |
| 25665 | 25664 | US | This is a decent wine to serve with barbecued fare like hamburger, chicken and sausage. It's dry, tart and tannic, with notes of sweet-and-sour cherry-flavored Lifesaver and blackberry candy. | | 84 | 25 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | | | San Simeon 2008 Merlot (Paso Robles) | Merlot | San Simeon |
| 25666 | 25665 | Argentina | An oily popcorn aroma mixes with a tropical fruit note on this midlevel Torrontés. It feels round and chunky on the palate, with flavors of pineapple and citrus. The finish deals both sweet banana and lemon notes. | Premium Series | 84 | 18 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Solo Contigo 2011 Premium Series Torrontés (Mendoza) | Torrontés | Solo Contigo |
| 25667 | 25666 | US | This tastes almost like a fortified wine, with strong alcohol heat boosting very dry wild-blackberry, pepper and prune flavors. | Amann Vineyard Old Vines | 84 | 45 | California | Dry Creek Valley | Sonoma | | | St. Francis 2010 Amann Vineyard Old Vines Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley) | Zinfandel | St. Francis |
| 25668 | 25667 | US | High alcohol makes this wine seem hot. It's also very dry, and rich, oily foods will coax out its sweet berry essence. | Rowe Vineyard | 84 | 45 | California | Sonoma Valley | Sonoma | | | St. Francis 2010 Rowe Vineyard Zinfandel (Sonoma Valley) | Zinfandel | St. Francis |
| 25669 | 25668 | Spain | This has a jumpy and piquant bouquet, with notes of plum and raspberry. It feels pinched and narrow but lively, with mild berry, cherry and leather flavors. Holds onto that leathery characteristic on what amounts to a slightly bitter tasting finish. | Tinto Joven | 84 | 10 | Northern Spain | Ribera del Duero | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Pradorey 2011 Tinto Joven (Ribera del Duero) | Tempranillo | Pradorey |
| 25670 | 25669 | France | Dark and structured, dense and tannic this has considerable structure, but it's unlikely to age. | | 84 | | Bordeaux | Bordeaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Bel Air Moulard 2009 Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Bel Air Moulard |
| 25671 | 25670 | France | A very herbaceous character makes this wine seem rather thin. It's soft and lightweight, and the lemon zest character is mildly attractive. Ready to drink. | | 84 | 20 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux Blanc | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château de Virecourt 2011 Bordeaux Blanc | Bordeaux-style White Blend | Château de Virecourt |
| 25672 | 25671 | Spain | Lychee, honeydew and cotton candy aromas precede the easy, not-too-serious- palate, which offers candied citrus, melon, pineapple and powdered sugar flavors. Clean on the finish and crafted for those who like sweet-tasting, simple wines. | Opera Prima Sparkling | 84 | 8 | Spain Other | Spain | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | J. Garcia Carrion NV Opera Prima Sparkling Moscato (Spain) | Moscato | J. Garcia Carrion |
| 25673 | 25672 | France | This exhibits stalky fruit, with some weight behind it. A black currant flavor dominates, with a ripe, jammy feel. For short-term aging. | | 84 | 13 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Les Hauts de Lagarde 2011 Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Les Hauts de Lagarde |
| 25674 | 25673 | US | Tart to the point of being flat-out sour, this might appeal to lovers of rhubarb pie. Rhubarb and sour plum flavors are matched with sharp acidity. The fruit seems underripe. | Northridge Vineyard | 84 | 28 | Washington | Wahluke Slope | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Maryhill 2010 Northridge Vineyard Primitivo (Wahluke Slope) | Primitivo | Maryhill |
| 25675 | 25674 | US | There is very little to distinguish any of the 2010 Maryhill Cabernets from each other. This shows a dash of cassis, with a big streak of vanilla and just a hint of orange peel. | Proprietor's Reserve | 84 | 25 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Maryhill 2010 Proprietor's Reserve Cabernet Franc (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Cabernet Franc | Maryhill |
| 25676 | 25675 | Italy | Very informal and light, this shows fresh fruit aromas that are backed by notes of green grass and dried herb. It feels sharp and lean on the close. | Pizzo del Vento | 84 | 12 | Southern Italy | Salento | | | | Miali 2009 Pizzo del Vento Negroamaro (Salento) | Negroamaro | Miali |
| 25677 | 25676 | Spain | White fruit and flower aromas are friendly and simple. The palate feels soft and syrupy, and thus it's not surprising that the wine's flavors of sweet apple and pear taste honeyed and candied. Creamy on the finish, lacking the zest and cut that Verdejo should have. | Lunares Old Vines | 84 | 10 | Northern Spain | Rueda | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Lo Nuevo 2011 Lunares Old Vines Verdejo (Rueda) | Verdejo | Lo Nuevo |
| 25678 | 25677 | Spain | This small-production (200 cases), barrel-aged Xarel-lo is well made but fails to strike a chord. It's yellow in color, with oily aromas of petrol, orange peel and wood resin. It feels sticky despite its supporting acids, and it tastes primarily of wood and white pepper, with a lasting bitterness. | Clot de Roure | 84 | 30 | Catalonia | Penedès | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Marqués de Gelida 2010 Clot de Roure Xarel-lo (Penedès) | Xarel-lo | Marqués de Gelida |
| 25679 | 25678 | US | Made from Syrah, Petite Sirah, Mourvèdre and Grenache, this is a hot, heavy, full-bodied wine. It shows berry, cherry, raisin, currant and spice flavors that finish sweet and spicy. | Heritage | 84 | 30 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | | | San Antonio 2008 Heritage Red (Paso Robles) | Rhône-style Red Blend | San Antonio |
| 25680 | 25679 | US | This is from Rubissow, and it's a nice wine for the price. Essentially a Bordeaux blend with a splash of Syrah, it's rich and satisfying in blackberry, cassis, mocha, bacon and pepper flavors, with a coating of sweet oak. Lovely now with anything from a nice steak to a beef burrito. | Proprietary Red Wine | 88 | 20 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Lola Kay 2010 Proprietary Red Wine Red (Napa Valley) | Red Blend | Lola Kay |