| 42691 | 42690 | US | Elegant and crisp, with a cherry-berry nose that gives way to strawberry and lingonberry in the mouth. The medium finish shows nice earth and cherry flavors set in a bed of fine tannins. Drink 1 to 2 years. | | 84 | 25 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | | | Damiani 2007 Pinot Noir (Finger Lakes) | Pinot Noir | Damiani |
| 42692 | 42691 | Spain | Leathery and rubbery at first, with aromatic accents of celery seed, barnyard and melted tar. The palate is lighter than the nose, with herbal plum flavors and a lean, strained body. Thin and fresh, but nothing special. | | 84 | 17 | Northern Spain | Ribera del Duero | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | De Lozar 2007 Ribera del Duero | Tempranillo Blend | De Lozar |
| 42693 | 42692 | US | Friendly, appealing flavors fo pear, lychee, apple and spice give this Riesling a fun character. Fresh with a touch of sweetness, the wine is balanced by its acid and offers a pretty, lingering finish. | Reserve | 84 | 12 | Ohio | Grand River Valley | | Susan Kostrzewa | @suskostrzewa | Debonné 2008 Reserve Riesling (Grand River Valley) | Riesling | Debonné |
| 42694 | 42693 | US | Super-fruity, with jammy flavors of pineapples, green apples, peaches and spicy golden mango. A bit sugary sweet, too. | Estate Vineyard | 84 | 26 | California | Sonoma Valley | Sonoma | | | Gundlach Bundschu 2007 Estate Vineyard Chardonnay (Sonoma Valley) | Chardonnay | Gundlach Bundschu |
| 42695 | 42694 | US | Simple, soft and sweetly fruity, with jammy flavors of cherries, raspberries, chocolate and black pepper. Seems pricey for what you get. | | 83 | 45 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Grizzly Republic 2006 Shiraz (Napa Valley) | Shiraz | Grizzly Republic |
| 42696 | 42695 | US | Lightly oaked, this Chardonnay is sweet and forward in pineapple jam, buttered popcorn and caramelized flavors. It's balanced with crisp, Central Coast acidity. | | 83 | 15 | California | Central Coast | Central Coast | | | Two Angels 2008 Chardonnay (Central Coast) | Chardonnay | Two Angels |
| 42697 | 42696 | US | Simple and sweet. Tastes like canned juices of pineapples, peaches and pears, with a hint of vanilla and smoke. | Casa Azul Vineyard Dijon | 83 | 12 | California | California | California Other | | | Watts 2007 Casa Azul Vineyard Dijon Chardonnay (California) | Chardonnay | Watts |
| 42698 | 42697 | Spain | Leans toward burnt and acrid on the nose, yet the palate is fresh but tight and scouring. Raspberry and red plum account for the flavors, while the finish is quick and fades off quietly. Tart and innocuous, but not problematic. | Royal | 83 | 10 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bodegas Franco-Españolas 2007 Royal (Rioja) | Tempranillo | Bodegas Franco-Españolas |
| 42699 | 42698 | US | Simple, sweet and direct, with honeyed flavors of raspberries, crunchy vanilla granola, vanilla pastry and cocoa. Make it drier, and it would score higher. | Violet-Crowned Hummingbird Series | 83 | 18 | California | Central Coast | Central Coast | | | Clos La Chance 2006 Violet-Crowned Hummingbird Series Merlot (Central Coast) | Merlot | Clos La Chance |
| 42700 | 42699 | US | Fruity and simple, with jammy flavors of blackberries, cherries, currants, cocoa and sweet, smoky oak. Made in a soft, modern style to appeal now. | Crimson Topaz | 83 | 18 | California | Central Coast | Central Coast | | | Clos La Chance 2007 Crimson Topaz Meritage (Central Coast) | Meritage | Clos La Chance |
| 42701 | 42700 | US | Strongly herbal, with thin, very tart, acidic cranberry flavors. | Estate | 83 | 23 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Cubanisimo Vineyards 2007 Estate Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Noir | Cubanisimo Vineyards |
| 42702 | 42701 | US | Thin, dilute, with a minty, unripe character, and hard-as-nails tannins. | Estate | 83 | 35 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Johan Vineyards 2007 Estate Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Noir | Johan Vineyards |
| 42703 | 42702 | US | Sweet and sugary, with flavors of pineapple, pear and apricot jam. Crisp acidity provides fresh balance. | Reserve | 83 | 8 | California | California | California Other | | | Oak Grove 2008 Reserve Viognier (California) | Viognier | Oak Grove |
| 42704 | 42703 | US | A bit crude in tannins and with some green flavors, but not bad for this price. Gives enough blackberry, licorice and cedar flavors to satisfy, and the finish is dry. | | 83 | 7 | California | California | California Other | | | Pepperwood Grove 2007 Syrah (California) | Syrah | Pepperwood Grove |
| 42705 | 42704 | US | A good value in a super-oaky Chardonnay, brimming with pineapple, vanilla and butterscotch flavors that finish sweet and clean. | | 83 | 8 | California | California | California Other | | | Snap Dragon 2007 Chardonnay (California) | Chardonnay | Snap Dragon |
| 42706 | 42705 | US | Soft and simple, with chocolaty flavors of blackberry and cherry jam. With low acidity, the tannins provide the only opportunity for balance. | | 83 | 15 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Aquinas 2007 Merlot (Napa Valley) | Merlot | Aquinas |
| 42707 | 42706 | US | A simple, everyday wine. Tastes grapey and jammy, with blackberries, cherries and raspberries that are distinctly sweet. | | 83 | 9 | California | California | California Other | | | Butterfield Station 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (California) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Butterfield Station |
| 42708 | 42707 | US | Lemon and mineral tones dominate and show more intensity and definition on the nose than the palate. Turns a bit tart on the finish. This is a wine that screams for raw oysters. | Old Vines | 83 | 25 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | | | Heron Hill 2005 Old Vines Riesling (Finger Lakes) | Riesling | Heron Hill |
| 42709 | 42708 | France | Another tiny cuvée from Amoureuses (80 cases produced), this one blends 40% Syrah, 35% Grenache and 25% Merlot. Toasted-coconut oak scents lead the way, followed by oodles of black plums and cherries, a splash of vanilla and a pinch of cinnamon. It's full bodied and velvety textured; rich, like dessert without sugar. Drink now–2025. | Terres des Amoureuses Sublime | 92 | 30 | Rhône Valley | Ardèche | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Chateau Les Amoureuses 2012 Terres des Amoureuses Sublime Red (Ardèche) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Chateau Les Amoureuses |
| 42710 | 42709 | Spain | Grilled aromas of fresh asphalt and slightly murky berry fruits improve with airing, as does a full-bodied palate with big tannins. Toasty, spicy flavors of herbal berry and cassis show good complexity but are far from tame. Finishing flavors of chocolate and pepper are dry and woody. Drink through 2027. | 12 Crianza | 92 | 32 | Northern Spain | Ribera del Duero | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | García Figuero 2011 12 Crianza (Ribera del Duero) | Tempranillo | García Figuero |
| 42711 | 42710 | Austria | While the nose is slow to express itself, the palate immediately bursts with crisp, tart apple, with fresh, green pear, with ripe but zesty citrus. There is an innate lightness and lovely depth in this unforced, honest and utterly refreshing wine. It comes on light feet and draws you in with its fresh-faced authenticity. More please. | Braitenpuechtorff Gemischter Satz | 92 | 22 | Niederösterreich | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Ingrid Groiss 2015 Braitenpuechtorff Gemischter Satz White (Niederösterreich) | Austrian white blend | Ingrid Groiss |
| 42712 | 42711 | US | This annual study of Pomerol by the longtime California producer is a bit reserved and nearly austere on the nose, slowly revealing black coffee bean, tar, elderberry and herbs. Crushed herbs and bittersweet chocolate show once sipped, giving slight spice to the dense elderberry and blueberry fruit. It's still a bit wound-up, so drink 2018–2028. | Cuvée Pom | 92 | 50 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | J. Lohr 2012 Cuvée Pom Red (Paso Robles) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | J. Lohr |
| 42713 | 42712 | Austria | Aromatic hints of creamy stone fruit swirls about the nose. There are hints of Mirabelle plums and yellow pear but on the palate very fine, smoky and exquisitely integrated notes of French oak appear. There is rich vanilla and cream but with a counterpoint of fresh, bright lemony acidity. While stylistically unusual this barrique-aged Grüner certainly is a delicious, creamy and serious wine. You'd never even guess it's already four-years-old. Ready now but will evolve. Drink 2016–2022. | Four | 92 | 60 | Niederösterreich | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Laurenz V. 2012 Four Grüner Veltliner (Niederösterreich) | Grüner Veltliner | Laurenz V. |
| 42714 | 42713 | Italy | Raspberry compote, star anise, grilled herb and sun baked earth and a whiff of leather are some of the aromas you'll find on this structured Barolo. On the full-bodied palate, chopped mint, licorice and tobacco accent ripe Morello cherry and juicy raspberry. Give this time to fully develop. Drink 2020–2028. | Cerretta | 92 | 75 | Piedmont | Barolo | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Luigi Baudana 2012 Cerretta (Barolo) | Nebbiolo | Luigi Baudana |
| 42715 | 42714 | Italy | Aromas of exotic spice, iris, leather, forest floor and a balsamic note are some of the scents that lift out of the glass. On the palate, star anise, clove, chopped herb and a sprinkling of tobacco add depth to a core of dried cherry. Firm, fine-grained tannins provide structure while a cranberry note gives it a tart finish. | Rocche dell'Annunziata | 92 | 69 | Piedmont | Barolo | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Mauro Veglio 2012 Rocche dell'Annunziata (Barolo) | Nebbiolo | Mauro Veglio |
| 42716 | 42715 | US | Stewed dark strawberry, cocoa, rust, muddy earth, crushed rocks and fennel brush show on the nose of this blend of 45% Grenache, 35% Mourvèdre, 17% Syrah and 3% Cinsault. Once sipped, flavors of red plum, mulberry and strawberry-balsamic reduction are prominent though delicate, edged with grippy tannins and touches of bittersweet chocolate. | Songs of Its Own Glenrose Vineyard | 92 | 48 | California | Adelaida District | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Paix Sur Terre 2014 Songs of Its Own Glenrose Vineyard Red (Adelaida District) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Paix Sur Terre |
| 42717 | 42716 | Italy | Bright berry, rose and baking spice aromas unfold in the glass. The polished palate offers raspberry compote, juicy cherry, licorice, tobacco and chopped herb alongside smooth, velvety tannins. It's already extremely tempting. Drink 2018–2023. | Bricco San Biagio | 92 | 80 | Piedmont | Barolo | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | San Biagio 2012 Bricco San Biagio (Barolo) | Nebbiolo | San Biagio |
| 42718 | 42717 | US | A bright ripe fruit aroma like pineapple and ripe, luxurious fig, vanilla and almond flavors combine for an explosion of delicious power on the palate. This full-bodied wine has lots of depth and breadth in texture, plus a long, lingering finish. | | 92 | 24 | California | El Dorado | Sierra Foothills | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Skinner 2014 Viognier (El Dorado) | Viognier | Skinner |
| 42719 | 42718 | US | Squeezed lime, tangerine rind and juice and yellow-grapefruit zest show on the sharply citrusy nose of this bottling, which is expertly rounded out by white peach and chalk. Light stone-fruit flavors of nectarine and apple blossom show first on the palate, which is cut by lemon juice and green grapefruit, and warmed up with sea salt, toast and walnut-oil touches. | Zotovich Vineyard | 92 | 48 | California | Sta. Rita Hills | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Tantara 2014 Zotovich Vineyard Chardonnay (Sta. Rita Hills) | Chardonnay | Tantara |
| 42720 | 42719 | US | An expert blend of white Rhône varieties, this mix of 54% Grenache Blanc, 22% Viognier, 13% Picpoul Blanc and 11% Roussanne balances richness with sharpness perfectly. Aromas of honey, tangerine, creamy lily, tuberose and lemon blossoms lead into a palate full of yellow melon, yellow apple, sea salt, honeydew and even mango, all hung on a tense structure. | Anna's | 92 | 35 | California | Adelaida District | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Adelaida 2014 Anna's White (Adelaida District) | Rhône-style White Blend | Adelaida |