| 28261 | 28260 | South Africa | This is fresh and vibrant, with aromas and flavors of apple, melon and orange citrus. Medium weight, with a mouthwatering zip to the finish, pair this with grilled fish, chicken or summer salads. Drink now. | | 87 | 15 | Coastal Region | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Boschendal 2011 Chenin Blanc (Coastal Region) | Chenin Blanc | Boschendal |
| 28262 | 28261 | Italy | Cool-climate northern Italian whites show exceptional fragrant or floral qualities. Tones of jasmine and peach blossom are evident in this crips, easy-drinking Pinot Grigio. | | 87 | 17 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | | | Cantina Produttori Bolzano S. Maddalena/Gries 2010 Pinot Grigio (Alto Adige) | Pinot Grigio | Cantina Produttori Bolzano S. Maddalena/Gries |
| 28263 | 28262 | Spain | This opens softly, with murky aromas of tomato and prune. It feels heavy and dense, with big tannins and mild acidity. The flavors of prune, mocha, fudge and stewed berry are rich and weighty. This is dense and ripe, a touch flat. | Vendimia Seleccionada | 87 | 18 | Northern Spain | Cigales | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Val de Los Frailes 2005 Vendimia Seleccionada Tempranillo (Cigales) | Tempranillo | Val de Los Frailes |
| 28264 | 28263 | Italy | This refreshing wine is redolent of stone fruit, citrus and tangerine skin. It's an easy, food-friendly effort. | Stellato | 87 | 30 | Sicily & Sardinia | Vermentino di Sardegna | | | | Pala 2010 Stellato (Vermentino di Sardegna) | Vermentino | Pala |
| 28265 | 28264 | Italy | This is crisp and refreshing, with pretty endnotes of lime, wild flower and honeydew melon. It's an easy-drinking Vermentino that should pair well with sushi rolls or tuna tartare. | I Fiori | 87 | 15 | Sicily & Sardinia | Vermentino di Sardegna | | | | Pala 2011 I Fiori (Vermentino di Sardegna) | Vermentino | Pala |
| 28266 | 28265 | South Africa | There's an assertive oaky presence to this wine, with forward aromas and flavors of vanilla bean, honeyed peach and spiced guava. The round and mouthfilling texture complements the rich fruit flavors, and the finish is long and sweet-spice driven. | | 87 | 26 | Stellenbosch | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Post House 2010 Chenin Blanc (Stellenbosch) | Chenin Blanc | Post House |
| 28267 | 28266 | Spain | Red berry and mild matchstick aromas augment the resiny oak scents from being barrel fermentation. It's juicy, fresh and healthy in the mouth, with a mix of red fruit and stone fruit flavors and a finish that's mild, consistent and long. | Rosado Fermentado en Barrica | 87 | 14 | Northern Spain | Ribera del Duero | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Pradorey 2011 Rosado Fermentado en Barrica Rosé (Ribera del Duero) | Rosé | Pradorey |
| 28268 | 28267 | US | A project of Charles Smith and Charles Bieler, this easy-drinking, approachable red is a low-budget expression of a popular blend. The sweet cherry fruit is lightly candied, and it bears a strong scent of toast. The flavors are simple, juicy and quite pretty, with a streak of fresh cut tobacco. | | 87 | 11 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Charles & Charles 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah | Charles & Charles |
| 28269 | 28268 | France | Full bodied and richly tannic, this heavily extracted wine seems almost like too much of a good thing. Leather and cedar aromas give way to flavors of roasted meat, tapenade and asphalt and finish slightly warm. Maybe some time in the cellar will help dial this wine down. | | 87 | 34 | Rhône Valley | Côtes du Rhône | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Clos de l'Hermitage 2009 Red (Côtes du Rhône) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Clos de l'Hermitage |
| 28270 | 28269 | France | Domaine Fond Croze's entry-level cuvée is a bit coarsely textured, but otherwise offers ample spice-driven flavors and a subtle layer of cherry fruit. Clove and pepper notes linger on the finish. Drink now–2015. | Cuvée Confidence | 87 | 15 | Rhône Valley | Côtes du Rhône | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Domaine Fond Croze 2009 Cuvée Confidence Grenache-Syrah (Côtes du Rhône) | Grenache-Syrah | Domaine Fond Croze |
| 28271 | 28270 | South Africa | Apple skin, orange rind and clove spice lead on the bouquet, while opulent flavors of popcorn and baked apple fill the medium-weight palate. Despite the rich notes throughout, there's a nice freshness, with a clean, softly spiced finish. Drink now. | The Pirate of Cocoa Hill | 87 | 13 | Stellenbosch | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Dornier 2010 The Pirate of Cocoa Hill Chenin Blanc (Stellenbosch) | Chenin Blanc | Dornier |
| 28272 | 28271 | US | Easy, appealing and frankly sweet, this is very rich in citrus, tropical fruit and honey flavors. A blend of Roussanne, Grenache Blanc and Viognier. | Côtes-du-Rôbles Blanc | 87 | 24 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | | | Eberle 2010 Côtes-du-Rôbles Blanc White (Paso Robles) | Rhône-style White Blend | Eberle |
| 28273 | 28272 | Italy | Fresh and easy, this shows bright berry aromas, with subtle touches of forest floor and bramble. This should pair well with barbecued pork or grilled hamburgers. | Silenzi | 87 | | Sicily & Sardinia | Isola dei Nuraghi | | | | Pala 2009 Silenzi Red (Isola dei Nuraghi) | Red Blend | Pala |
| 28274 | 28273 | Italy | This opens with bright aromas of wild berry, white cherry, spice, cola and dried medicinal herb. It's a streamlined, elegant wine, with fresh acidity and a bitter almond finish. | Riserva | 87 | | Sicily & Sardinia | Cannonau di Sardegna | | | | Sella & Mosca 2007 Riserva (Cannonau di Sardegna) | Cannonau | Sella & Mosca |
| 28275 | 28274 | Italy | This opens with dark, inky concentration and savory aromas of leather, spice, tobacco and black fruit. An interesting touch of bitterness appears on the finish. | Gries | 87 | 16 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | | | St. Pauls 2009 Gries Lagrein (Alto Adige) | Lagrein | St. Pauls |
| 28276 | 28275 | US | This blend remains severely tannic, but it's also very ripe, with flavors of baked cherries, blackberries and prunes. It's a big, deep, dark, brooding wine that's probably at its best now. | Estate | 87 | 42 | California | Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara | Central Coast | | | Star Lane Vineyard 2007 Estate Red (Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara) | Red Blend | Star Lane Vineyard |
| 28277 | 28276 | US | Tastes sweeter than past vintages, with flavors of oranges, peaches, honey and vanilla. But the acidity is brisk, providing balance. It's easy to like for its clean finish. | Psi | 87 | 25 | California | Santa Ynez Valley | Central Coast | | | Ampelos 2011 Psi Viognier (Santa Ynez Valley) | Viognier | Ampelos |
| 28278 | 28277 | US | Marked by ripe blackberry and cherry pie flavors, this offers plenty of pleasure. It's clean, robust and tannic, and finishes with an array of spices. This should appeal to those who like Zinfandel on the soft, sweet side. | | 87 | 40 | California | Sonoma Valley | Sonoma | | | Arrowhead Mountain 2008 Zinfandel (Sonoma Valley) | Zinfandel | Arrowhead Mountain |
| 28279 | 28278 | US | Dark, full-bodied and dry, this Syrah is a bit rustic, with some sharp acidity accompanying the blackberry fruit and pepper. Doesn't show a great deal of complexity, but it's a solid red wine for drinking now with hearty meats or stews. | Saralee's Vineyard | 87 | 40 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | | | Arrowood 2009 Saralee's Vineyard Syrah (Russian River Valley) | Syrah | Arrowood |
| 28280 | 28279 | France | Séguret wines often have a firmness to their tannins, and this is no exception. Attractive notes of red cherries, dusty earth and garrigue are framed by starching tannins, which leave the finish spicy and drying. Drink it now with fatty red meats, or give it a couple of years in the cellar to mellow. | | 87 | 16 | Rhône Valley | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Vignobles La Coterie 2009 Red | Rhône-style Red Blend | Vignobles La Coterie |
| 28281 | 28280 | Spain | Spunky and clean as a whistle, with pointed cherry aromas leading to a zesty, juicy palate with red plum and red berry flavors. It remains dry and poised on the finish. | Tarima | 87 | 8 | Levante | Alicante | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Volver 2010 Tarima Monastrell (Alicante) | Monastrell | Volver |
| 28282 | 28281 | Austria | This is a perfumed wine, with white fruit flavors and and citrus zest acidity. It is still young, tense and tangy, needing several months to balance out. | Kellermeister Privat Kremsleiten | 87 | 19 | Kremstal | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Winzer Krems 2011 Kellermeister Privat Kremsleiten Riesling (Kremstal) | Riesling | Winzer Krems |
| 28283 | 28282 | France | Smooth and caramel-flavored, this has a feeling of weight and richness. Its texture is soft, with a tang of spice and peppered lemon zest. The name of the wine refers to the old trunk road that ran from Paris to Provence. | Nationale 7 | 87 | 18 | Provence | Côtes de Provence | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Xavier Flouret 2011 Nationale 7 Rosé (Côtes de Provence) | Rosé | Xavier Flouret |
| 28284 | 28283 | Italy | This opens with bold aromas of Golden Delicious apple, vanilla, yellow rose, pear and white almond. The mouthfeel is oily and dense, with a touch of sweet spice. | Praepositus | 87 | 28 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | | | Abbazia di Novacella 2009 Praepositus Grüner Veltliner (Alto Adige) | Grüner Veltliner | Abbazia di Novacella |
| 28285 | 28284 | Italy | Here's a vibrant and easy-drinking selection that's loaded with cherry and black pepper sensations. It's fresh, bright and crisp, and is perfect to pair with pasta e fagioli or white-meat dishes. | Rafael | 86 | 16 | Veneto | Valpolicella Classico Superiore | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Tommasi 2011 Rafael (Valpolicella Classico Superiore) | Red Blend | Tommasi |
| 28286 | 28285 | Spain | Rubbery, woodsy aromas of wild berries and balsamic vinegar are spicy and suggestive of Bordeaux. Leafy flavors of plum, pie cherry and spice are herbal but not green, while this value blend's peppery, dry finish is juicy and composed. | Crianza | 86 | 9 | Northern Spain | Navarra | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Príncipe de Viana 2009 Crianza Red (Navarra) | Red Blend | Príncipe de Viana |
| 28287 | 28286 | US | Made from 100% Cabernet, this is a great house wine for the price. It's dry, full-bodied and tannic, with proper black currant, blackberry, mocha and oak flavors. Easy to find, with 20,000 cases produced. | | 86 | 9 | California | California | California Other | | | Alias 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon (California) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Alias |
| 28288 | 28287 | US | Feels soft and creamy in the mouth, with forward raspberry and cherry pie and toasty oak flavors, brightened by punchy acidity. Not an ager, but fine for drinking now. | | 86 | 38 | California | Bennett Valley | Sonoma | | | Bennett Valley Cellars 2009 Pinot Noir (Bennett Valley) | Pinot Noir | Bennett Valley Cellars |
| 28289 | 28288 | US | Sharp in acidity, cherry—and raspberry—pie filling, this Zin has a sweet-and-sour taste. Don't look for subtlety, just grab the barbecue and pair it with this spicy, lusty wine. | Jackson James | 86 | 25 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | | | Blanchard Family 2010 Jackson James Zinfandel (Sonoma Coast) | Zinfandel | Blanchard Family |
| 28290 | 28289 | US | Ripe notes of apricot and white currant are threaded together with a delicate scent of pineapple. The palate tastes nectarous yet zesty, thanks to the uplifting acidity that gives the wine some pizazz. | Soliterre Sweet Table Wine | 86 | 20 | Virginia | Virginia | | | | White Hall 2011 Soliterre Sweet Table Wine White (Virginia) | White Blend | White Hall |