| 15331 | 15330 | US | A medium-bodied Pinot Noir that is quite sophisticated, despite the California AVA labeling. It has lots of cherry-berry flavors, great balance, velvety texture and long finish. It is substantial in flavor, smooth, and complete. | Black Pine | 89 | 26 | California | California | California Other | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | R2 2012 Black Pine Pinot Noir (California) | Pinot Noir | R2 |
| 15332 | 15331 | US | 2 Jakes smells sweet and alcoholic at first, then veers left with cranberry aromas, veers right with a pinch of cola and finishes tannic. Keep the food fatty and simple and it'll go well. | 2 Jakes Red Blend | 85 | 14 | California | Clear Lake | | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Diamond Ridge Vineyards 2007 2 Jakes Red Blend Red (Clear Lake) | Red Blend | Diamond Ridge Vineyards |
| 15333 | 15332 | US | Oak stands out on this Chardonnay, offering buttered toast and vanilla flavors. The wine underneath is a little thin in fruit, but it has nice Monterey acidity. | October Night | 85 | 25 | California | Arroyo Seco | Central Coast | | | J. Lohr 2009 October Night Chardonnay (Arroyo Seco) | Chardonnay | J. Lohr |
| 15334 | 15333 | Portugal | Soft, fruity wine, a perfect foil for grilled meats with its light tannin structure. Ripe and very fruity, generous and juicy. | Loios Tinto | 85 | 10 | Alentejano | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | J. Portugal Ramos 2010 Loios Tinto Red (Alentejano) | Portuguese Red | J. Portugal Ramos |
| 15335 | 15334 | US | This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Zinfandel offers lots to like at the price. It's soft, rich and finely tannic, with savory berry and spice flavors that straddle the border between dry and sweet. | Vintner's Reserve Summation | 85 | 14 | California | California | California Other | | | Kendall-Jackson 2008 Vintner's Reserve Summation Red (California) | Red Blend | Kendall-Jackson |
| 15336 | 15335 | US | A little unripe, with some green, vegetal flavors. But it's dry, and shows enough cherry and oak richness to satisfy. The mouthfeel is nice and silky. | | 85 | 42 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | | | La Rochelle 2008 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) | Pinot Noir | La Rochelle |
| 15337 | 15336 | US | Similar to Pinot Noir in the light, silky texture, easy tannins and cherry flavors. A good, dry wine, but rustic, and a little unbalanced in ripeness levels. | | 85 | 40 | California | Calistoga | Napa | | | Madrigal 2009 Tempranillo (Calistoga) | Tempranillo | Madrigal |
| 15338 | 15337 | US | This was a cool, acidic vintage, and this has a fairly strong herbal streak, along with broad flavors of vanilla and tobacco. The Cabernet fruit falls a bit short of fully ripe, and the oak treatment does not completely mask the bitterness. | Traditions | 85 | 15 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Milbrandt 2008 Traditions Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Milbrandt |
| 15339 | 15338 | Australia | A lean, streamlined version of Aussie Shiraz, with leathery notes of dried currants that finish firm and crisp. | Red Belly Black | 84 | 11 | South Australia | South Australia | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Angove's 2008 Red Belly Black Shiraz (South Australia) | Shiraz | Angove's |
| 15340 | 15339 | US | This wine's dark cherry aromas veer into lipstick territory a bit and then the North Coast-sourced Merlot becomes overly tannic and a tiny bit green. Decent for the $10 price tag but not going to convert anyone into Merlot (this one's got 22% Cabernet Sauvignon blended in as well). | | 84 | 10 | California | North Coast | North Coast | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Line 39 2009 Merlot (North Coast) | Merlot | Line 39 |
| 15341 | 15340 | Argentina | Hard cherry and spice aromas are varietally correct, while the palate is standard in feel, with toasty, creamy flavors of sweet berry. Has enough acidity and vibrancy to rank as juicy on the finish. | Reserva | 84 | 11 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Nieto Senetiner 2010 Reserva Pinot Noir (Mendoza) | Pinot Noir | Nieto Senetiner |
| 15342 | 15341 | South Africa | An assertive menthol streak shines through the dark fruit core, along with a hint of spice cake. Soft and somewhat flabby on the midpalate; drink now. | Collection | 84 | 9 | Swartland | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Riebeek Cellars 2009 Collection Cabernet Sauvignon (Swartland) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Riebeek Cellars |
| 15343 | 15342 | US | Off-dry, with pineapple, lime, lemon, grapefruit and vanilla flavors, fortunately balanced with crisp acidity. A decent, clean and affordable white wine for cocktails. | Private Selection | 84 | 11 | California | California | California Other | | | Robert Mondavi 2010 Private Selection Sauvignon Blanc (California) | Sauvignon Blanc | Robert Mondavi |
| 15344 | 15343 | Portugal | Apples and strawberry combine easily in this soft, fresh rosé. It's fruity, light, with a slight prickle in the mouth. | Casal Garcia | 84 | 8 | Vinho Verde | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Aveleda 2010 Casal Garcia Rosé (Vinho Verde) | Rosé | Aveleda |
| 15345 | 15344 | Spain | Pointy on the nose, with modest fruit aromas suggestive of raspberry. A bit astringent across the palate, with red plum flavors that hit hard then fade fast, leaving bitterness akin to espresso. A crisp, juicy, tight style. | Viña Temprana | 84 | 7 | Northern Spain | Campo de Borja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bodegas Aragonesas 2010 Viña Temprana Garnacha (Campo de Borja) | Garnacha | Bodegas Aragonesas |
| 15346 | 15345 | US | A nice wine in a box, and at the equivalent of about five bucks a bottle, a value. Crisp in acidity and clean, it has flavors of oranges, limes and apricots. A little too sweet, but at this price, who's counting? | | 84 | 20 | California | California | California Other | | | Bota Box 2010 Pinot Grigio (California) | Pinot Grigio | Bota Box |
| 15347 | 15346 | US | This tastes like a hot, simple wine whose berry, cherry and bacon flavors have been acidified, making it strangely unbalanced. It finishes on the sweet, jammy side. Made of roughly equal parts Syrah, Mourvèdre and Grenache. | Tres Violet | 84 | 38 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | | | Calcareous 2008 Tres Violet Red (Paso Robles) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Calcareous |
| 15348 | 15347 | US | Acidic and brittle, with an unnatural tartness to the sweet, jammy cherry, blackberry, cola and oak flavors. This Bordeaux-style blend is best opened now. | Twisted Sisters Matriarch | 84 | 20 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | | | Calcareous 2008 Twisted Sisters Matriarch Red (Paso Robles) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Calcareous |
| 15349 | 15348 | France | As its 14.5% indicates, this is a particularly rich wine. Maybe too rich, because it is all superripe black fruit without the balance of structure or acidity. Enjoy it as a blockbuster, probably not with food. | Cuvée J.J. Lesgourges | 84 | 17 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux Supérieur | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Cadillac 2009 Cuvée J.J. Lesgourges (Bordeaux Supérieur) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Cadillac |
| 15350 | 15349 | Italy | This 80-20 blend of Durello (a native Italian grape) and Chardonnay opens with lively tones of stone fruit, white flower and honey. The wine is thin and short on the close, but also very refreshing and easy to drink overall. | Durello and Chardonnay | 84 | 20 | Northeastern Italy | Venezie | | | | Duca del Frassino 2010 Durello and Chardonnay White (Venezie) | White Blend | Duca del Frassino |
| 15351 | 15350 | South Africa | Straightforward raspberry and strawberry fruit aromas hit you first, followed by accents of bramble and soft peppery spice. Juicy and vibrant in the mouth with an easy structure and crisp finish. Drink now. | | 84 | 12 | Durbanville | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Durbanville Hills 2009 Pinotage (Durbanville) | Pinotage | Durbanville Hills |
| 15352 | 15351 | US | A sound, everyday Pinot Grigio, with good citrus and spice flavors, brightened with crisp acidity. Gets the nod for simple richness. | | 84 | 10 | California | California | California Other | | | Glen Ellen 2010 Pinot Grigio (California) | Pinot Grigio | Glen Ellen |
| 15353 | 15352 | US | Soft and sweet, with a liqueur taste of raisins and crême de cassis. Dry, but hot. The official alcohol reading of 14.5% by volume tastes suspiciously low. | Red Handed | 84 | 44 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | | | HammerSky 2008 Red Handed Merlot (Paso Robles) | Merlot | HammerSky |
| 15354 | 15353 | US | Acids and tannins dominate, at the expense of fruit, giving this Pinot Noir a hard, rustic feel. The cherry flavors aren't strong enough to bust through the dryness. | Winemaker's Reserve Zora's Estate Vineyard | 84 | 44 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | | | Suncé Vineyard & Winery 2009 Winemaker's Reserve Zora's Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) | Pinot Noir | Suncé Vineyard & Winery |
| 15355 | 15354 | US | Sourced entirely from the Bacchus vineyard, this is an uneasy mix of dry and sweet, as if both styles were trying to come out in a single wine. The residual sugar is grainy and sweet, not quite integrated into the tart fruit flavors of nectarine and apricot. | | 84 | 15 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Three Rivers 2009 Riesling (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Riesling | Three Rivers |
| 15356 | 15355 | Argentina | Resiny oak is front and center on the nose, turning any and all fruit spicy. The palate is wet and basic, with a woody feel and oaky flavors that include spices and white fruits. Offers proper weight but smells and tastes overtly resiny. | Q | 84 | 22 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Zuccardi 2010 Q Chardonnay (Mendoza) | Chardonnay | Zuccardi |
| 15357 | 15356 | US | A rare Washington Nebbiolo, from a recently planted Yakima Valley vineyard, this has young vine flavors of berry candy. It's high-toned and slightly volatile, with some heat in the finish. | Estate | 84 | 29 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Wilridge 2009 Estate Nebbiolo (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Nebbiolo | Wilridge |
| 15358 | 15357 | France | A firmly tannic wine packed with both toast and blackberry fruits. It needs to soften to bring out the ripe fruitiness and jammy texture. Drink from 2015. | | 86 | 13 | Bordeaux | Côtes de Bourg | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Grand Bourgeau 2012 Côtes de Bourg | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Grand Bourgeau |
| 15359 | 15358 | US | A 100% Viognier that's heady in ripe pit fruit, mostly sweet peach, and accented in nutty, floral aromas. It's full-bodied and robust, with tannins that are soft and juicy. | Sunny View Vineyard | 86 | 25 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Novy 2013 Sunny View Vineyard Viognier (Russian River Valley) | Viognier | Novy |
| 15360 | 15359 | Italy | This wine is dominated by aromas of oak, toast and espresso that carry over to the palate along with black cherry. Extremely astringent wood tannins cut the finish short and leave the mouth feeling dried. | Oro Canova Riserva | 86 | | Piedmont | Barbaresco | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Ressia 2009 Oro Canova Riserva (Barbaresco) | Nebbiolo | Ressia |