| 10568 | 10567 | Chile | Prickly aromas are ruled by pyrazines. This feels heavy and grabby, with a mouthfeel dictated by grape skins. Flat, salty white-fruit flavors finish wan, with a green note of bell pepper. | Cefiro Reserva | 84 | 13 | Casablanca Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Viña Casablanca 2017 Cefiro Reserva Chardonnay (Casablanca Valley) | Chardonnay | Viña Casablanca |
| 10569 | 10568 | US | This wine has a hot-pink color, effusive strawberry and cherry aromas and then sweet fruit flavors that give a sugary impression on the palate. It's very simple in approach and low in alcohol. | White | 84 | 8 | California | California | California Other | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi 2016 White Zinfandel (California) | Zinfandel | Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi |
| 10570 | 10569 | Portugal | This oak-aged blend of Malvasia, Fernão Pires and Viosinho is soft with light green and citrus fruits. There is a creamy texture as well as a touch of spice from the wood. Drink this now. | Reserva | 84 | 12 | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Adega Vila Real 2016 Reserva White (Douro) | Portuguese White | Adega Vila Real |
| 10571 | 10570 | Portugal | This is called sweet and that's what it is. The candied sweetness is balanced by some acidity to keep the wine crisp and fruity. It will be fine as an apéritif. Drink now. | Casal Garcia Sweet | 84 | 8 | Vinho Verde | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Aveleda NV Casal Garcia Sweet White (Vinho Verde) | Portuguese White | Aveleda |
| 10572 | 10571 | Portugal | A subtle pink color, worthy of Provence, marks this wine with its attractive acidity and soft texture. There is only a hint of tannin to remind that this raspberry-flavored wine comes from Syrah. It is crisp and ready to drink. | JP Azeitão Syrah | 84 | 9 | Península de Setúbal | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Bacalhôa Wines of Portugal 2016 JP Azeitão Syrah Rosé (Península de Setúbal) | Rosé | Bacalhôa Wines of Portugal |
| 10573 | 10572 | France | Soft, fruity and gently ripe, this is a light, easygoing wine. It has a touch of pepper as well as strawberry fruit flavors. Drink now. | Collection Grande Réserve | 84 | 18 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux Rosé | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Marot 2016 Collection Grande Réserve Rosé (Bordeaux Rosé) | Rosé | Château Marot |
| 10574 | 10573 | Chile | Herbal berry aromas are accompanied by scents of plastic and latex. On the palate, this feels round and basic. Salty, herbal black-fruit flavors finish chunky and obtuse, with mild bitter notes. | Estate | 84 | 15 | Maipo Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | De Martino 2015 Estate Carmenère (Maipo Valley) | Carmenère | De Martino |
| 10575 | 10574 | Uruguay | Grassy, leathery aromas lack ripeness and concentration. In the mouth, this is high in acidity, with rough tannins. Leathery, lightly weedy plum and currant flavors finish herbal. This Tannat puts up noticeable green notes on the nose, palate and finish. | Deicas Mar de Piedras Vineyard | 84 | 37 | Uruguay | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Familia Deicas 2015 Deicas Mar de Piedras Vineyard Tannat (Uruguay) | Tannat | Familia Deicas |
| 10561 | 10560 | France | With its signature herbal aromas with tangy, grapefruit-like acidity, this wine is light, fruity and ready to drink. | Limited Release | 84 | 10 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux Blanc | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Calvet 2016 Limited Release (Bordeaux Blanc) | Sauvignon Blanc | Calvet |
| 10576 | 10575 | US | Nutty, oaky and tart, this stainless steel-fermented white shows a shock of acidity wrapped around freshly cut grass and tropical flavors. | River Ranches | 84 | 22 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Geyser Peak 2016 River Ranches Sauvignon Blanc (Russian River Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Geyser Peak |
| 10577 | 10576 | US | Aromas of mushroom and cedar are overpowered by cherry in the form of cough drops and Kool-Aid. Notes of sour cherry and unsweetened cranberry juice are set against piercing acidity. The flavors fall flat on the finish as the acidity rides on. | | 84 | 30 | Virginia | Virginia | | Carrie Dykes | | Gray Ghost 2015 Petit Verdot (Virginia) | Petit Verdot | Gray Ghost |
| 10578 | 10577 | Chile | Aromas of asphalt, milk chocolate and generic berry fruits come with notes of creosote and chimney. This feels tannic and a bit flat. Savory, rubbery berry flavors are roasted and taste like oak-based clove on the finish. | Momentos Reserva | 84 | 11 | Curicó Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Junta 2015 Momentos Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Curicó Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Junta |
| 10579 | 10578 | US | This wine is earthy, peppery and grippy. It is hard to penetrate in its mix of spicy clove and sour fruit. | Miriam Reserve | 84 | 80 | California | Atlas Peak | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Mario Perelli-Minetti 2013 Miriam Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Atlas Peak) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mario Perelli-Minetti |
| 10580 | 10579 | Brazil | Roasted gritty aromas of asphalt and grilled beef aren't friendly or fruity. In the mouth, this Cab Franc is full but lacks foundation and shape. Flavors of bacon, roasted berry fruits and rubber are a bit overripe on the finish. | Intenso | 84 | | Campanha | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Salton 2013 Intenso Cabernet Franc (Campanha) | Cabernet Franc | Salton |
| 10581 | 10580 | US | This is a thick and somewhat heavy white wine, wrapped in oak and ripe concentrated fruit. The profile is baked apple and pear with a side note of Good & Plenty candy anise. | Le Blanc Crystal Springs Vineyard | 84 | 25 | California | St. Helena | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Salvestrin 2016 Le Blanc Crystal Springs Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc (St. Helena) | Sauvignon Blanc | Salvestrin |
| 10582 | 10581 | Uruguay | Oak, vanilla and furry berry aromas are raisiny and overly sweet. This Ripasso from dried Tannat grapes weighs in heavy and feels rustic. Saturated toasty flavors of oak, prune and raisin finish dark, minty and chocolaty. | Angel's Cuvée Ripasso de | 84 | 40 | Atlantida | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Viñedo de los Vientos 2008 Angel's Cuvée Ripasso de Tannat (Atlantida) | Tannat | Viñedo de los Vientos |
| 10583 | 10582 | US | There's something overwhelmingly herbal and weedy about this wine, which shows a simple structure of tannin and lingering flavors of cherry cola. | Reserve | 84 | 65 | California | Alexander Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Ferrari-Carano 2014 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Ferrari-Carano |
| 10584 | 10583 | US | This medium-bodied wine has ripe and semisweet flavors like cherry juice and plum jam that give a soft impression on the palate. | Treo Winemaker's | 84 | 19 | California | California | California Other | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Hess Select 2014 Treo Winemaker's Red (California) | Red Blend | Hess Select |
| 10585 | 10584 | US | This wine starts on intense aromas of charred oak and roasted nuts. It eventually gives way to stone fruits and marmalade that, while soft on the nose, are stronger on the fruit-forward palate. Nutty flavors and rough oak seem out of place among the fresh fruit and viscous mouthfeel, and makes for a long yet disjointed finish. | | 84 | 25 | Virginia | Virginia | | Carrie Dykes | | Horton 2015 Petit Manseng (Virginia) | Petit Manseng | Horton |
| 10586 | 10585 | US | With the addition of 24% Merlot, this big burly red is simple and soft in its elements of cedar, graphite and soy. The fruit is black and jammy. | | 84 | 20 | California | Stags Leap District | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Kirkland Signature 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon (Stags Leap District) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Kirkland Signature |
| 10587 | 10586 | Uruguay | This blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay is orange in color and smells neutral except for a note of orange peel. On the palate, this has a grabby skins-driven texture. Short flavors of stone fruits are chunky and clunky. Other than having a mild flavor of nectarine, the finish is neutral. | Reserve Collection Blanc de Noir | 84 | 20 | Canelones | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Marichal 2015 Reserve Collection Blanc de Noir Rosé (Canelones) | Rosé | Marichal |
| 10588 | 10587 | Italy | This wine smells more like an Amarone than a Brunello. Aromas recall nail varnish, raisin, prune and overripe black fruit with whiffs of toast and espresso. The extracted, one-dimensional palate offers black plum, mature blackberries, oak, vanilla, coffee, and the warmth of noticeable alcohol alongside bracing tannins. Overall, it lacks finesse and nuance. | | 87 | 93 | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Luce della Vite 2009 Brunello di Montalcino | Sangiovese | Luce della Vite |
| 10589 | 10588 | Italy | This one-dimensional Brunello opens with overripe black fruit aromas. The dense palate offers sweet plum and mature black raspberry layered with notes of vanilla, mocha and balsam. Reflecting the warm vintage, it's shy on intensity and energy so drink soon. | | 87 | 45 | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Bonacchi 2009 Brunello di Montalcino | Sangiovese | Bonacchi |
| 10590 | 10589 | US | This 2012 offering—100% Chardonnay that's 40% aged in American, French, and Hungarian oak—has notes of tangerine, pear, and petroleum jelly. The stone fruit flavors are sweet and rich, occasionally leaning toward the tropical. | The Expedition Canoe Ridge Estate Vineyard | 87 | 17 | Washington | Horse Heaven Hills | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Canoe Ridge 2012 The Expedition Canoe Ridge Estate Vineyard Chardonnay (Horse Heaven Hills) | Chardonnay | Canoe Ridge |
| 10562 | 10561 | France | Jammy, overripe fruit does not help this wine. Its soft tannins and acidity provide some pleasure, but that clumsy fruit gets in the way. | Le Pin de Belcier | 84 | 53 | Bordeaux | Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château de Belcier 2015 Le Pin de Belcier (Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château de Belcier |
| 10563 | 10562 | France | New wood aromas lead this toasty wine that has spice, high toast flavors and the smallest hint of fruit. If the producer had not been so enthusiastic with the oak, this could have been a good wine. | Nectar Des Bertrands | 84 | 30 | Bordeaux | Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Les Bertrands 2015 Nectar Des Bertrands (Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Les Bertrands |
| 10564 | 10563 | Portugal | This is an off-dry wine, soft with strawberry flavors that are balanced by crisp acidity. It is light and fruity—a fine wine to drink as an apéritif. | Cara Viva | 84 | 18 | Lisboa | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | DFJ Vinhos 2016 Cara Viva Rosé (Lisboa) | Rosé | DFJ Vinhos |
| 10565 | 10564 | Portugal | This bright, fruity wine is crisp with acidity from the red-currant flavors. A blend of Aragones and Touriga Nacional, it is light with just a touch of tannin. Drink now. | | 84 | 15 | Alentejano | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Dona Maria-Júlio Bastos 2016 Rosé (Alentejano) | Rosé | Dona Maria-Júlio Bastos |
| 10566 | 10565 | Brazil | The name is appropriate: this is intense, just not in the best way. On the nose, this Tannat smells furry and earthy, with cherry notes. A wiry pulling palate is once again intenso, with black cherry, pepper and cocoa flavors that don't expand, contract or change on a monotone finish. | Intenso | 84 | | Campanha | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Salton 2013 Intenso Tannat (Campanha) | Tannat | Salton |
| 10567 | 10566 | US | Aromas of marionberry jam and smoke leap out of the glass, along with orange peel and wilted flower notes that seem a bit unsettled. The flavors are plump around the edges but light in the middle, with a mesquite note that distracts. | Boushey Vineyard | 84 | 36 | Washington | Yakima Valley | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Telaya 2015 Boushey Vineyard Malbec (Yakima Valley) | Malbec | Telaya |