21823 | 21822 | US | Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and Gewürztraminer constitute the blend. The wine is soft and dull, with watery flavors. | White Table Wine | 81 | 9 | California | California | California Other | | | Kitchen Sink NV White Table Wine White (California) | White Blend | Kitchen Sink |
21824 | 21823 | US | This blend of 43% Zinfandel, 30% Syrah, 20% Merlot, 6% Petite Sirah and 1% “other,” this is overly acidic and watery, with thin fruit flavors. | Winemaker's Reserve | 81 | 12 | California | California | California Other | | | Kitchen Sink NV Winemaker's Reserve Red (California) | Red Blend | Kitchen Sink |
21825 | 21824 | US | The label is pretty, but the wine itself doesn't offer much. It's dry and thin, with simple Cabernet-like blackberry flavors. | | 81 | 7 | California | California | California Other | | | Eye Candy 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon (California) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Eye Candy |
21826 | 21825 | Spain | Air freshner and lychee are the most identifiable aromas. The palate feels fresh and light, which, given the wine's fleshy, tropical flavors, is a compliment. An oily, bitter finish is similar to marginal Torrontés from Argentina. | Viura-Chardonnay | 81 | 14 | Northern Spain | Navarra | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Ochoa 2012 Viura-Chardonnay White (Navarra) | White Blend | Ochoa |
21827 | 21826 | Argentina | With aromas of blueberry and Kool-Aid, this feels raw and pointy, with basic plum and dry red-fruit flavors. An abrupt finish is as expected. | | 81 | 9 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Conquista 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Conquista |
21828 | 21827 | Chile | After a quick start of citrus and grass aromas, the bouquet loses clarity and becomes mealy and old smelling. Acidity keeps the palate afloat but the longer this sits, the more briny and pickled it tastes. Drink fast for some citrus character. | Reserva | 81 | 15 | Limarí Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Maray 2011 Reserva Sauvignon Blanc (Limarí Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Maray |
21829 | 21828 | US | Dark red in color this Pinot has a sweetness on the nose and is otherwise flat, not offering much in terms of flavor, texture or finish. | | 81 | 20 | California | North Coast | North Coast | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Lola 2011 Pinot Noir (North Coast) | Pinot Noir | Lola |
21830 | 21829 | Chile | This heavy, mostly fruitless Viognier is pithy, chunky and ultimately briny and green on the finish. And there's bitterness to deal with as well. | Tama Vineyard Selection | 81 | 15 | Cachapoal Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Anakena 2011 Tama Vineyard Selection Viognier (Cachapoal Valley) | Viognier | Anakena |
21831 | 21830 | Argentina | Aromas of pinched rubber and stems precede a light-bodied palate with flavors of leafy red fruits, butter and caramel. Oak flavors and mild acidity run the finish. | | 81 | 17 | Other | Patagonia | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Denario 2012 Pinot Noir (Patagonia) | Pinot Noir | Denario |
21832 | 21831 | US | This is a simple wine, soft and lush in cherry and oak flavors, with a cut of asparagus. | | 81 | 12 | California | California | California Other | | | Cooper Station 2011 Petite Sirah (California) | Petite Sirah | Cooper Station |
21833 | 21832 | US | Is this a table or a dessert wine? Either way, the orange and apricot flavors are watery. | | 81 | 10 | California | California | California Other | | | Kitchen Sink NV Moscato (California) | Moscato | Kitchen Sink |
21834 | 21833 | US | Feels pinched and harsh in the mouth, with simple, sweet blackberry Pop-Tart flavors. | | 81 | 12 | California | California | California Other | | | Cambridge & Sunset 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon (California) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Cambridge & Sunset |
21835 | 21834 | US | Soft and watery, with just traces of cherries and watermelons. | | 81 | 13 | California | California | California Other | | | Chime NV Red (California) | Red Blend | Chime |
21836 | 21835 | US | This has candied raspberry and pink bubble gum flavors. Direct and easy. | | 81 | 11 | California | California | California Other | | | Sexy Wine Bomb 2011 Red (California) | Red Blend | Sexy Wine Bomb |
21837 | 21836 | US | Sweet, simple and fruity, with peach and apricot jam flavors. The finish is bitter in fruit pit tannins. | Winemaker's Reserve | 81 | 12 | California | California | California Other | | | Kitchen Sink NV Winemaker's Reserve White (California) | White Blend | Kitchen Sink |
21838 | 21837 | US | A sweet, high-fueled blend of Chardonnay, Muscat Blanc and old-vine Trebbiano from a newly approved appellation called the Sierra Pelona Valley, north of Los Angeles, this wine has peach and lemon peel hiding behind a lathering of oak. | White Delight | 80 | 30 | California | Sierra Pelona Valley | South Coast | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Reyes NV White Delight White (Sierra Pelona Valley) | White Blend | Reyes |
21839 | 21838 | US | Just barely drinkable. It's not dirty or anything, but watery and very fruity. | | 80 | 12 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | | | Inkling 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Inkling |
21840 | 21839 | Argentina | Reedy, herbaceous aromas suggest rhubarb and red licorice candy. This feels flat and lays heavily on the palate, while candied flavors of cherry and berry finish hot. | | 80 | 10 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Fat Gaucho 2011 Malbec (Mendoza) | Malbec | Fat Gaucho |
21811 | 21810 | Italy | Vibrant and spicy, this savory red delivers aromas and flavors of ripe blackberry, black cherry, ground pepper and chopped Mediterranean herb. Firm, fine-grained tannins support the juicy flavors. An anise note backs up the finish. | Grotta Rossa | 89 | 14 | Sicily & Sardinia | Carignano del Sulcis | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Cantina Santadi 2012 Grotta Rossa (Carignano del Sulcis) | Carignano | Cantina Santadi |
21812 | 21811 | Portugal | A blend of Arinto and Alvarinho, this is a fresh and crisp wine that also has a richer side to it. Produced in the same region as Vinho Verde, it is bone dry, full of apple and kiwi fruit flavors within a tight, tangy texture. Drink now. | Monte Cascas Reserva | 89 | 19 | Minho | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Casca Wines 2012 Monte Cascas Reserva White (Minho) | Portuguese White | Casca Wines |
21813 | 21812 | Italy | Underbrush, toast, truffle, mocha, oak and berry aromas take center stage. The firm palate offers black cherry, coconut, espresso, powered sage and oak extract alongside tightly packed, fine-grained tannins. Drink 2017–2025. | Ovello | 89 | | Piedmont | Barbaresco | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Cascina Morassino 2012 Ovello (Barbaresco) | Nebbiolo | Cascina Morassino |
21814 | 21813 | Italy | Aromas of ripe, dark berry, mocha, toast and a whiff of clove lead the nose. The forward palate offers ripe black cherry, fleshy raspberry, vanilla, light oak, coconut and coffee alongside close-grained tannins. A mint note closes the finish. This is straightforward and already accessible so enjoy 2016–2020. | | 89 | 55 | Piedmont | Barolo | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Ceretto 2011 Barolo | Nebbiolo | Ceretto |
21815 | 21814 | Lebanon | A blend of 66% Syrah and 34% Caladoc, this pale blush-colored rosé has a nose of peach, grapefruit and freesia that lead to flavors of strawberry, tart cherry, almond blossom and nutmeg. There's a pleasing balance of creaminess and acidity. | Altitudes | 89 | 25 | Lebanon | | | Mike DeSimone | @worldwineguys | Ixsir 2014 Altitudes Rosé (Lebanon) | Rosé | Ixsir |
21816 | 21815 | Bulgaria | Vivid aromas of cherry and blackberry set the stage for flavors of black cherry and black raspberry with a hint of citrus zest in this garnet-colored wine. Full-on fruit flavors remain on the palate well into the persistent finish. | Twins | 89 | 15 | Thracian Valley | | | Jeff Jenssen | @worldwineguys | Katarzyna 2013 Twins Cabernet Sauvignon (Thracian Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Katarzyna |
21817 | 21816 | US | Fire up the Barbie and drink this Zin with burgers. It's a simple wine, with blackberry tea and herb flavors. | | 82 | 15 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | | | Alterra 2011 Zinfandel (Sonoma County) | Zinfandel | Alterra |
21818 | 21817 | US | This is the kind of wine you'll find sold at pizzerias, taco joints and Chinese restaurants everywhere. It's soft, simple and fruity, with cherry and cola flavors. | | 82 | 13 | California | California | California Other | | | Cable Car NV Red (California) | Red Blend | Cable Car |
21819 | 21818 | US | This soft, simple Chardonnay is sweet in caramel, buttered popcorn and lemon-pineapple juice flavors. It quickly turns cloying after a sip. | | 82 | 12 | California | California | California Other | | | Cambridge & Sunset 2012 Chardonnay (California) | Chardonnay | Cambridge & Sunset |
21820 | 21819 | US | Heavy, dull and sweet, this Chardonnay has one-dimensional apricot, orange and oaky flavors. | | 82 | 15 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | | | Cannonball 2012 Chardonnay (Sonoma County) | Chardonnay | Cannonball |
21821 | 21820 | US | Watery and sweet, like fruit juice, with orange, pineapple and buttered toast flavors. | | 82 | 13 | California | California | California Other | | | Chime 2012 Chardonnay (California) | Chardonnay | Chime |
21822 | 21821 | France | Full-on banana aromas create a wine that tastes like an elderly nouveau. It does have some fruit and red cherries, but with a bitter edge, it really should have been drunk by now. | Masfraise | 82 | | Beaujolais | Beaujolais | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Vignoble Charmet 2011 Masfraise (Beaujolais) | Gamay | Vignoble Charmet |