| 26078 | 26077 | US | Made from estate fruit, this wine offers tart blueberry and plum flavors along with drying tannins. The nose displays some volatile aromas, which carry onto the palate. Depending upon your particular sensitivity, this may or may not enhance the experience. | | 87 | 39 | Washington | Red Mountain | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Tapteil Vineyard 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Red Mountain) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Tapteil Vineyard |
| 26079 | 26078 | Italy | The warm climate of central Italy helps to develop this Viognier's ripe aromas of melon, honey and stone fruit. A glycerin-derived viscosity marks the finish. | Acquadoro | 87 | 25 | Tuscany | Maremma Toscana | | | | Tenuta La Badiola 2011 Acquadoro Viognier (Maremma Toscana) | Viognier | Tenuta La Badiola |
| 26080 | 26079 | Italy | Fresh and tight, this Morellino offers loads of cherry and blueberry flavors, followed by distant tones of leather and moist earth. There's a simple but genuine quality to the wine. | | 87 | 17 | Tuscany | Morellino di Scansano | | | | Tenuta Pietramora 2008 Morellino di Scansano | Red Blend | Tenuta Pietramora |
| 26081 | 26080 | US | This has intense acids and tannins that make it feel a bit rustic. But despite the structure, it has delicious, upfront flavors of blackberry, plum, currant, beef jerky, sweet oak and pepper. Drink now. | Coryelle Fields Vineyard | 87 | 25 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | | | Tin Barn 2008 Coryelle Fields Vineyard Syrah (Sonoma Coast) | Syrah | Tin Barn |
| 26082 | 26081 | US | This Rhône-style blend of 60% Syrah, 20% Grenache and 20% Mourvèdre is soft and smooth. The fruity, forward palate shows little influence for having aged for 21 months in barrel, and so the flavors tend to be simple. Notes of red berries, red licorice and a dash of cayenne are all found. | Julian | 87 | 28 | Washington | Snipes Mountain | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Upland Estates 2009 Julian Red (Snipes Mountain) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Upland Estates |
| 26083 | 26082 | France | A fruity wine, this has exuberant red-berry flavors that suggest this wine can be consumed now. Gentle tannins balance the fine acidity and rich, warm texture. | Les Charmes | 87 | | Burgundy | Santenay | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Albert Bichot 2010 Les Charmes (Santenay) | Pinot Noir | Albert Bichot |
| 26084 | 26083 | US | Benessere has stuck with Sangiovese for many years. This is rich and fruity, and it offers jammy red-fruit, currant and chocolate flavors. Its smooth tannins and softness make it drinkable now. | Estate | 87 | 28 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Benessere 2009 Estate Sangiovese (Napa Valley) | Sangiovese | Benessere |
| 26085 | 26084 | Italy | Borgo Scopeto is a consistent producer with a deft hand when it comes to the tricky Sangiovese grape. This Chianti Classico shows clean lines and bright fruit flavors, followed by mouth-cleansing acidity. Balanced and fresh. | | 87 | 20 | Tuscany | Chianti Classico | | | | Borgo Scopeto 2009 Chianti Classico | Sangiovese | Borgo Scopeto |
| 26071 | 26070 | US | This feels bone dry and tannic, and it has a ripe core of blackberry, mulberry and raisin flavors, with some bitterness on the finish. It is a sturdy wine, and while it's not an ager, it will pair well with rich barbecue. | | 87 | 32 | California | Dry Creek Valley | Sonoma | | | Kokomo 2009 Petite Sirah (Dry Creek Valley) | Petite Sirah | Kokomo |
| 26086 | 26085 | US | The Cabernet Franc matches well with the Merlot in this blend. Dark fruits and polished tannins elevate this well-defined wine. It has no frills but plenty of flavor. | Two Vines | 87 | 8 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Columbia Crest 2010 Two Vines Merlot-Cabernet (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Merlot-Cabernet | Columbia Crest |
| 26087 | 26086 | US | This is just a bit on the sweet side, but there is plenty of acidity to be found. It's fruity, peachy, succulent and fresh. | Two Vines | 87 | 8 | Washington | Washington | Washington Other | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Columbia Crest 2011 Two Vines Riesling (Washington) | Riesling | Columbia Crest |
| 26088 | 26087 | US | This Sauvignon Blanc tastes lightly grassy, with a creamy texture and plenty of bite. The flavors that pop include grapefruit, kiwi, cantaloupe and wet stone. | | 87 | 16 | California | Lake County | | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Courtney Benham 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Lake County) | Sauvignon Blanc | Courtney Benham |
| 26089 | 26088 | US | Ripe, flashy raspberry, cherry and red currant flavors abound in this silky Pinot Noir. It has oak-driven notes of buttered toast and wood spice, and while it's not especially complex, and it's not likely to age, it does offer immediate pleasure. | Appellation Series | 87 | 35 | California | Santa Maria Valley | Central Coast | | | Cru 2010 Appellation Series Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley) | Pinot Noir | Cru |
| 26090 | 26089 | France | This has a minerally, tense structure as well as green fruit and citrus flavors. As the texture is quite dominant, let this age for two years to allow the opulent fruit to surface. | Bois Seguin | 87 | 25 | Burgundy | Pouilly-Fuissé | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Luquet 2011 Bois Seguin (Pouilly-Fuissé) | Chardonnay | Domaine Luquet |
| 26072 | 26071 | Italy | This reveals a piquant touch of vibrant fruit, followed by bright notes of cherry liqueur, cola, pressed violet and almond paste. It is not perfectly nipped and tucked, but it does deliver personality. | Riserva | 87 | 18 | Tuscany | Chianti | | | | L'Oca Ciuca 2008 Riserva (Chianti) | Sangiovese | L'Oca Ciuca |
| 26091 | 26090 | Greece | Fresh and versatile, this Cabernet-Merlot blend offers a balanced interplay of spice, pepper and red fruit notes. The cherry, raspberry, leather and cedar flavors will pair well with tomato-based dishes, grilled meats and stews. | | 87 | 35 | Pangeon | | | Susan Kostrzewa | @suskostrzewa | Estate Biblia Chora 2008 Red (Pangeon) | Red Blend | Estate Biblia Chora |
| 26092 | 26091 | Greece | A nose of peach, spice and citrus notes leads this light and lively white made from Roditis and Sauvignon Blanc. Lean but likeable, it offers a lemon overtone on the palate and a fresh, spicy finish. Pair it with grilled seafood, Thai dishes or cold chicken salads. | Mythic River Sauvignon-Roditis | 87 | 15 | Corinth | | | Susan Kostrzewa | @suskostrzewa | Estate Constantin Gofas 2011 Mythic River Sauvignon-Roditis White (Corinth) | White Blend | Estate Constantin Gofas |
| 26073 | 26072 | US | Pleasant acidity and a tannic edge supports the oak-accented cherry, rhubarb, pomegranate and plum flavors. Rich and ripe, this Pinot Noir is for drinking now. | Winemaker's Block | 87 | 60 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | | | MacMurray Ranch 2010 Winemaker's Block Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) | Pinot Noir | MacMurray Ranch |
| 26093 | 26092 | US | Citrusy acidity gives this dry, silky Pinot Noir a cranberry tartness, which gets the tastebuds whistling. Pair this with lamb, salmon or tuna to help tame the acids. | Andrea La Rue | 87 | 25 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | | | Flocchini 2009 Andrea La Rue Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) | Pinot Noir | Flocchini |
| 26074 | 26073 | France | With only 100 acres of Chardonnay, Auxey-Duresses, which is located behind Meursault, is a small player in white Burgundy production. Yet the village creates distinctive wines that are rich and taut. This 2010 is structured and firm, and it has a fruity, crisp apple-skin flavor. It could age well for 1–2 years. | | 87 | | Burgundy | Auxey-Duresses | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Olivier Leflaive 2010 Auxey-Duresses | Chardonnay | Olivier Leflaive |
| 26075 | 26074 | France | In the past, there was much more red wine than white wine produced in Chassagne-Montrachet. This firm, tannic wine, with its austere fruit, shows a similarity to Pommard. This is a wine that needs to age for over several years in order for it to soften and become round, and for the red berry fruit to surface. | | 87 | 60 | Burgundy | Chassagne-Montrachet | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Olivier Leflaive 2010 Chassagne-Montrachet | Pinot Noir | Olivier Leflaive |
| 26076 | 26075 | US | This is a flavorful, slightly heavy-feeling Chardonnay that offers ripe flavors of apricots, tropical fruits and pineapple cream. Although it's dry, it has a honeyed accent, especially on the spicy finish. | | 87 | 20 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | | | Ricochet 2010 Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast) | Chardonnay | Ricochet |
| 26077 | 26076 | Italy | This pretty Viognier shows bright tones of honey, stone fruit, melon and peach. There's a subtle creaminess that's derived from the fruit itself, and it leaves a lasting floral impression on the senses. | Astraio | 87 | 15 | Tuscany | Maremma Toscana | | | | Rocca di Montemassi 2011 Astraio Viognier (Maremma Toscana) | Viognier | Rocca di Montemassi |
| 26094 | 26093 | Italy | Villa Spinosa owns some of the most beautiful vineyards in Valpolicella and selects the best fruit for this intense, succulent Amarone. The nose offers notes of milk chocolate, vanilla-cherry and spice as well as warmer tones of white mushroom, earth and baked apple. The mouthfeel is subdued, but balanced. | | 92 | 55 | Veneto | Amarone della Valpolicella Classico | | | | Villa Spinosa 2000 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico | Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara | Villa Spinosa |
| 26095 | 26094 | US | Spring Mountain Cabs typically are hard in youth but not this one, to which all the techniques of early drinkability seem to have been applied. The tannins are here, bigtime, but so finely grained you can drink the wine tonight. Flavorwise, there's nothing unusual about the ripe cassis and oak flavors; what's distinctive about this Cab is its dignified balance and finesse. Drink now through 2014. | 7 | 92 | 90 | California | Spring Mountain District | Napa | | | Vineyard 7&8 2004 7 Cabernet Sauvignon (Spring Mountain District) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Vineyard 7&8 |
| 26096 | 26095 | Italy | Bressan proves that Pinot Grigio can obtain sky high levels of sophistication. This saturated, almost amber-colored wine is rich with opulent honey, apricot, maple syrup, baked pear and pungent pinesap. It's extremely rich, long-lasting and sports a complex, almost prickly personality. | | 92 | 35 | Northeastern Italy | Venezia Giulia | | | | Bressan 2004 Pinot Grigio (Venezia Giulia) | Pinot Grigio | Bressan |
| 26097 | 26096 | US | Production was 10,000 cases, amazing when you consider how good this mountain wine is. Immediately drinkable for the soft purity of the tannins and complex cassis, chocolate and oak flavors, it has the sturdy structure to develop for some years, but is best now for its elegant purity. Hess is on a real Cabernet roll, and is one of Napa's overlooked stars. | Estate Grown | 92 | 50 | California | Mount Veeder | Napa | | | Hess Collection 2004 Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon (Mount Veeder) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Hess Collection |
| 26098 | 26097 | Italy | Le Ragose makes Classico and non-Classico Amarone. This is the non-Classico version with notes of toast, vanilla and raspberry fruit roll-up. It also shows nice aged qualities such as dark mineral, tar, resin and dried prune, making it ready to drink immediately. It has great length on the finish, firm tannins and bright acidity. | | 91 | 62 | Veneto | Amarone della Valpolicella | | | | Le Ragose 2001 Amarone della Valpolicella | Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara | Le Ragose |
| 26099 | 26098 | US | Smooth, luscious, dense and brilliant—the color is saturated and superbright—this silky wine has kept the tannins supple and ripe. It captures the essence of young, fresh, spicy Syrah, unadulterated or modified with other grapes. This is tight, firm, sappy, young and a bit relentless in a tough, confident style. Flavors of cranberry and wild raspberry run rampant, with plenty of acid to keep it clean and penetrating. | | 91 | 38 | Washington | Columbia Valley-Walla Walla Valley | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Va Piano 2005 Syrah (Columbia Valley-Walla Walla Valley) | Syrah | Va Piano |
| 26100 | 26099 | US | The Magnifique is a barrel selection from the French oak-aged side of the winery. It's 100% Syrah and packed with blackberry, black cherry and streaks of citrus. It's very well balanced, complete and firm; the wine should age nicely for another decade at least. | C'est Syrah Magnifique | 91 | 38 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Walter Dacon 2005 C'est Syrah Magnifique Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Syrah | Walter Dacon |