| 2791 | 2790 | US | Black Box hops onto the popular sweet red wine train with this blend. It is, as advertised, sweet, but not too much, giving a sugary edge to the blackberries and cherries. | Sweet | 84 | 25 | California | California | California Other | | | Black Box 2010 Sweet Red (California) | Red Blend | Black Box |
| 2792 | 2791 | US | A good Chardonnay to serve at parties, this shows plenty of oak-driven vanilla and toast flavors that ride high over the seemingly sweet note of pineapple candy. It will satisfy lots of Chardophiles, at an affordable price. | | 84 | 25 | California | California | California Other | | | Black Box 2011 Chardonnay (California) | Chardonnay | Black Box |
| 2793 | 2792 | Portugal | Lightweight, with smooth red fruit and acidity, this is soft and round. The berry fruit neatly merges with the gentle tannins. | Vista | 84 | | Beiras | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Caves Aliança 2009 Vista Tinta Roriz (Beiras) | Tinta Roriz | Caves Aliança |
| 2794 | 2793 | US | Made in an old-fashioned Paso Robles style, this is pretty sweet, soft and simple. There's not much complexity, but it has plenty of ripe blackberry, cherry and spice flavors. | Matriarch | 84 | 20 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | | | Twisted Sisters 2009 Matriarch Red (Paso Robles) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Twisted Sisters |
| 2795 | 2794 | US | This is for you, if you like your Zins in a sweet, soft style. It tastes like the filling from a blackberry and cherry pie, dusted with exotic spices, like cinnamon and black pepper. | | 84 | 20 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | | | Twisted Sisters 2010 Zinfandel (Paso Robles) | Zinfandel | Twisted Sisters |
| 2796 | 2795 | Argentina | Apple and white fruit aromas set up a balanced, reasonably full palate, with banana, creamy oak, vanilla and apple flavors. It feels solid and round, with a clean finish. | Elsa | 84 | 10 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Valentin Bianchi 2011 Elsa Chardonnay (Mendoza) | Chardonnay | Valentin Bianchi |
| 2797 | 2796 | France | Vanilla and toasted almond aromas evolve into a scent of tarte tatin. Full bodied, with warm alcohol, this shows medium fruit concentration. The acidity is borderline in its balance, leaning to flabiness. The tactile heat on the medium finish is distracting. | Seigneurie de Peyrat Tradition | 84 | | Languedoc-Roussillon | Pays d'Oc | | | | Vignobles Garrigae 2010 Seigneurie de Peyrat Tradition Chardonnay-Viognier (Pays d'Oc) | Chardonnay-Viognier | Vignobles Garrigae |
| 2798 | 2797 | US | The first noticeable aspect is that it seems to have no structure. The cherry, cola and pomegranate flavors have been elaborately oaked, but there's nothing for the mouth to grip onto. | Hein Family Vineyard | 84 | 60 | California | Anderson Valley | | | | Walt 2010 Hein Family Vineyard Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley) | Pinot Noir | Walt |
| 2799 | 2798 | US | The mouthfeel has sandpapery tannins and some green peppercorn notes alongside riper flavors of blackberries and sweet currants. It's a rustic Zin to drink with barbecue. | Old Vine | 84 | 20 | California | Dry Creek Valley | Sonoma | | | Plungerhead 2010 Old Vine Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley) | Zinfandel | Plungerhead |
| 2800 | 2799 | Portugal | This is a lively, off-dry wine with intense acidity to accompany its crisp apple and citrus flavors. Very fruity, it's ready to drink now. Screwcap. | Trevo | 84 | 9 | Vinho Verde | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta do Portal 2011 Trevo White (Vinho Verde) | Portuguese White | Quinta do Portal |
| 2801 | 2800 | US | Here's a good, robust red wine. It's made in a country-style, with tobacco, cherry and spice flavors and a jagged mouthfeel. Drink it with tacos and burgers. | 4 Grape Blend | 84 | 10 | California | California | California Other | | | Rare NV 4 Grape Blend Red (California) | Red Blend | Rare |
| 2802 | 2801 | US | Dry and acidic, this has flavors of green mint and sour cherry candy. Not likely to improve with age, but give it an hour in the decanter to let it soften. | | 84 | 24 | California | Central Coast | Central Coast | | | Stephen Ross 2010 Pinot Noir (Central Coast) | Pinot Noir | Stephen Ross |
| 2803 | 2802 | France | This is a soft, gentle Pinot with a plum jelly flavor derived from a touch of sweetness in its fruit. Drink now. | Bourricot | 84 | 12 | France Other | Vin de France | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | L. Tramier & Fils 2010 Bourricot Pinot Noir (Vin de France) | Pinot Noir | L. Tramier & Fils |
| 2804 | 2803 | US | Made to appeal to the modern taste for sweetness, this blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Viognier is simple in jammy apricot, citrus and tropical fruit flavors. It has bright acidity, which helps balance it. | | 84 | 13 | California | California | California Other | | | LoveThisLife 2009 White (California) | White Blend | LoveThisLife |
| 2805 | 2804 | Italy | Bright aromas of woodland berry, tilled earth and violet waft out of the glass. The vibrant palate offers crunchy red cherry, unripe strawberry and a hint of anise accompanied by racy acidity and firm tannins. | | 87 | | Tuscany | Chianti | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Agricola Pugliano 2013 Chianti | Red Blend | Agricola Pugliano |
| 2806 | 2805 | US | Ebullient blossom and berry notes waft from this unique carbonated Pinot Noir (blended with proportions of Cabernet Franc and Cayuga grapes). Plump strawberry and cherry flavors are dry on the palate, but concentrated, accented by brisk acidity and sharp, piercing bubbles. | Bubble Pinot Noir Rosé | 87 | 16 | New York | Seneca Lake | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Atwater NV Bubble Pinot Noir Rosé Sparkling (Seneca Lake) | Sparkling Blend | Atwater |
| 2807 | 2806 | Spain | Aromas of iodine, horse hide and saucy berry fruits are intriguing on the nose. The palate is tannic and mildly astringent offering rustic notes of baked, leathery black-fruit flavors. The finish is hot and jammy, with a leathery kick. | Tinto Ribón Crianza | 87 | 32 | Northern Spain | Ribera del Duero | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bodegas Ribón 2012 Tinto Ribón Crianza (Ribera del Duero) | Tempranillo | Bodegas Ribón |
| 2808 | 2807 | US | This unusual wine offers aromas of nori, dried flowers, bittersweet chocolate and cherry cola. It's full flavored with a lightly tacky feel. | Wallula Vineyard | 87 | 60 | Washington | Horse Heaven Hills | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Boudreaux Cellars 2011 Wallula Vineyard Syrah (Horse Heaven Hills) | Syrah | Boudreaux Cellars |
| 2809 | 2808 | US | Cherry, raspberry and vanilla combine for an inviting mix of ripeness and sweet bouquet. A fruity component also sits nicely atop this structured wine marked by soft, fine tannins. The finish is robust in black pepper and clove. | Signature Series | 87 | 15 | California | Oakville | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Kirkland Signature 2013 Signature Series Merlot (Oakville) | Merlot | Kirkland Signature |
| 2810 | 2809 | Italy | Here's an earthy expression of Sangiovese that opens with aromas of truffle, forest floor, ripe plum and a whiff of barnyard. The rustic appeal carries over to the palate, which offers ripe blackberry, ground pepper, bitter sage and a gamey note. Assertive tannins provide backup but leave an astringent finish. | Quercetonda | 87 | 50 | Tuscany | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Le Casalte 2012 Quercetonda (Vino Nobile di Montepulciano) | Sangiovese | Le Casalte |
| 2811 | 2810 | US | Pear and spice aromas lead to rich pineapple and prickly pear flavors. There's much to love, with unmistakable varietal expression. | | 87 | 14 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Maryhill 2013 Chardonnay (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Chardonnay | Maryhill |
| 2812 | 2811 | US | This wine displays generous aromas of white pepper, woodspice, raspberry and cherry. The flavors are elegant with a peppery finish. | Verhey Vineyard | 87 | 30 | Washington | Yakima Valley | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | :Nota Bene 2011 Verhey Vineyard Malbec (Yakima Valley) | Malbec | :Nota Bene |
| 2813 | 2812 | US | Robust and brawny, this substantial offering features concentrated layers of smoke, leather and sage-inflected tannins. It finishes in a wrapping of bittersweet chocolate. | Estate Grown and Produced | 87 | 25 | California | Oakville | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Oakville Winery 2013 Estate Grown and Produced Zinfandel (Oakville) | Zinfandel | Oakville Winery |
| 2814 | 2813 | US | Somewhat lighter in color, this wine has aromas of dried tobacco, coffee, vanilla and purple flowers. The orange peel and cranberry flavors are elegant, backed by soft tannins and citrusy acids. | | 86 | 20 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Kennedy Shah 2011 Tempranillo (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Tempranillo | Kennedy Shah |
| 2815 | 2814 | US | This blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Syrah shows a somewhat uneasy mix of woodspice, green herb and cherry aromas. Flavors are pleasant, lighter in style and easy drinking, with a refreshing finish. | La Vie en Rouge | 86 | 14 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Kennedy Shah 2012 La Vie en Rouge Red (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Red Blend | Kennedy Shah |
| 2816 | 2815 | Italy | This earthy expression of Sangiovese and 10% Colorino opens with funky aromas of scorched soil, truffle and game. The palate offers dried black cherry, toast, clove and a truffle note. Round but somewhat fleeting tannins provide the easy-drinking framework. Drink through 2015. | | 86 | 18 | Tuscany | Chianti Montespertoli | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Le Fonti a San Giorgio 2011 Chianti Montespertoli | Red Blend | Le Fonti a San Giorgio |
| 2817 | 2816 | US | This is Provence pink in color—light and just slightly shaded with copper. It smells floral and fruity, like watermelon, canteloupe and cucumber. The balance is on the sweet side, lending a softness in texture. | Belle en | 86 | 18 | California | Amador County | Sierra Foothills | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Andis 2014 Belle en Rosé (Amador County) | Rosé | Andis |
| 2818 | 2817 | Italy | Aromas of charred earth, overripe plum, game and a confectionary note lead the nose of this blend of 90% Sangiovese and 10% Canaiolo-Mammolo. The simple, rather rustic palate offers dried black cherry, leather and a hint of clove alongside dusty tannins. | | 86 | 20 | Tuscany | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Astorre Noti 2011 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano | Red Blend | Astorre Noti |
| 2819 | 2818 | Spain | Dusty, leesy aromas are powdery, with little fruit character. This feels stony on the surface but not deep. Nectarine and tangerine flavors finish cidery and slightly bitter. | | 86 | 25 | Galicia | Rías Baixas | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Attis 2013 Albariño (Rías Baixas) | Albariño | Attis |
| 2820 | 2819 | US | A 100% varietal wine, this opens in floral violet perfume, delicate notions that are soon overpowered by the chock-a-block blackberry and plum. The tannins are robust and still integrating, giving the wine a somewhat harsh feel. | Unfiltered | 86 | 35 | California | Calistoga | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Barlow 2012 Unfiltered Merlot (Calistoga) | Merlot | Barlow |