| 30061 | 30060 | France | This is tastes stalky, with a red fruit flavor. It has acidity along with a vegetal, herbal character. With taut acidity and a dry, tannic finish, this is a real barbecue wine. | Cuvée Spéciale | 85 | 15 | Provence | Côtes de Provence | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine de la Sanglière 2010 Cuvée Spéciale Red (Côtes de Provence) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Domaine de la Sanglière |
| 30062 | 30061 | Italy | Verdicchio is celebrated for its crisp, green aromas that resemble lime, kiwi and cut grass. This expression offers those notes, with an added touch of lemon candy. | | 85 | 15 | Central Italy | Verdicchio di Matelica | | | | Capestrano 2010 Verdicchio di Matelica | Verdicchio | Capestrano |
| 30063 | 30062 | Spain | At first the nose is high toned and jumpy, but with time it falls into a good place with a medicinal berry note at the fore. Solid, tannic and nervy, it has plum and noticeable young-oak flavors. This turns herbal tasting and choppy on the finish. | Joven | 85 | 11 | Northern Spain | Ribera del Duero | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Martín Berdugo 2010 Joven (Ribera del Duero) | Tempranillo | Martín Berdugo |
| 30064 | 30063 | Spain | This is clean on the nose, with blackberry and plum aromas. It feels full and solid, bearing flavors of black cherry and dark plum, with a meaty undertone. Mint, spice and black fruit notes carry the finish. | Gamonal | 85 | 26 | Northern Spain | Tierra de León | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Pardevalles 2008 Gamonal Prieto Picudo (Tierra de León) | Prieto Picudo | Pardevalles |
| 30065 | 30064 | France | This is a pleasantly quaffable Viognier, with restrained apricot and melon aromas and flavors. It's medium bodied, without much texture, but a clean, refreshing finish. | Secret de Famille | 85 | 18 | France Other | Vin de Pays des Portes de Méditerranée | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Paul Jaboulet Aîné 2009 Secret de Famille Viognier (Vin de Pays des Portes de Méditerranée) | Viognier | Paul Jaboulet Aîné |
| 30066 | 30065 | US | With no oak, what you taste is the purity of the grapes. It's a good Sauvignon Blanc, dry and crisp in acidity, with streamlined lime and grapefruit flavors, with a hint of sweet pea. | | 85 | 16 | California | Dry Creek Valley | Sonoma | | | Dry Creek Vineyard 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Dry Creek Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Dry Creek Vineyard |
| 30067 | 30066 | Portugal | Bright and fruity, with a tannic edge, this is a blend of Touriga Nacional and Syrah. This is food friendly, with a rich red-fruit flavor that's cut with a caramel note and strawberry acidity. | Conde de Vimioso Colheita Seleccionada | 85 | 9 | Tejo | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Falua 2011 Conde de Vimioso Colheita Seleccionada Rosé (Tejo) | Rosé | Falua |
| 30068 | 30067 | US | A light style of Petite Sirah, this is softly drinkable now, offering a wealth of cherry, mocha and tobacco flavors and gentle tannins. | | 85 | 13 | California | North Coast | North Coast | | | Fleur 2009 Petite Sirah (North Coast) | Petite Sirah | Fleur |
| 30069 | 30068 | France | Notes of crushed leaves, leather and tobacco leaves on the overt nose indicate the first signs of evolution, with aromas of mulberry, black cherry and black raspberry also evident. Full bodied with balanced alcohol and lightly dusty tannins, the wine overcompensates in structure with its lightly tart acidity. Already evolving, this will drink now and up to 2–3 years longer. | Les Sigillaires | 85 | 18 | Languedoc-Roussillon | Saint-Chinian | | | | G. Moulinier 2007 Les Sigillaires Red (Saint-Chinian) | Rhône-style Red Blend | G. Moulinier |
| 30070 | 30069 | US | Get a case of this and make it your house wine for easy drinking. It's dry and spicy, and has enough cherry, berry and cola flavors to satisfy your tastebuds. | | 85 | 10 | California | California | California Other | | | Lost Angel 2009 Merlot (California) | Merlot | Lost Angel |
| 30071 | 30070 | Portugal | This is rich and dry yet also fruity. Perfumed in character, it is full, soft and smooth, allowing the acidity a place on the finish. | Colheita | 85 | 18 | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta do Portal 2011 Colheita Rosé (Douro) | Rosé | Quinta do Portal |
| 30072 | 30071 | US | Some unripe vegetal notes mar what is otherwise a fine, silky Pinot Noir, with flavors of raspberry cream and cinnamon spice. Give this lots of breathing before you drink it. | Tondre's Grapefield | 85 | 40 | California | Santa Lucia Highlands | Central Coast | | | Sonnet 2009 Tondre's Grapefield Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands) | Pinot Noir | Sonnet |
| 30073 | 30072 | Italy | This is a well-priced white that shows Trebbiano's easy and fresh side, with notes of cut grass, citrus and honey. Great for pairing with grilled tuna or salad. | Trebì | 85 | 11 | Central Italy | Trebbiano d'Abruzzo | | | | Talamonti 2011 Trebì (Trebbiano d'Abruzzo) | Trebbiano | Talamonti |
| 30074 | 30073 | US | Seemingly sweet and oaky, this has buttered popcorn, buttered toast and caramel cream flavors. The fruit suggests pineapples and pears. | Kinneybrook Vineyard | 85 | 24 | California | Sonoma Valley | Sonoma | | | Kunde 2010 Kinneybrook Vineyard Chardonnay (Sonoma Valley) | Chardonnay | Kunde |
| 30075 | 30074 | France | Fresh and fruity with creamy green and white fruits, this is a soft, ready to drink Chardonnay. Attractively fruity, the acidity finely cuts through the wine. | Bourricot | 85 | 11 | France Other | Vin de France | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | L. Tramier & Fils 2011 Bourricot Chardonnay (Vin de France) | Chardonnay | L. Tramier & Fils |
| 30076 | 30075 | Spain | Baked and heavy, this has prune, raisin and jammy berry aromas. The weightiness carries onto the palate, which is chewy and smooth. Flavors of blackberry, spice and jammy syrup lead to a finish with a chocolaty tone. Tasted twice, with consistent results. | Terra de Fic 1 | 85 | 45 | Catalonia | Priorat | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Ferré I Catasús 2008 Terra de Fic 1 Red (Priorat) | Red Blend | Ferré I Catasús |
| 30077 | 30076 | Spain | The nose is big and rubbery, with aromas of bacon, tar and black plum. It feels young and choppy, with a lightly herbal berry flavor that turns more roasted in character as the wine opens. This gets the job done despite showing a roasted flavor throughout. | | 85 | 10 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Señorio de Uñuela 2010 Rioja | Tempranillo | Señorio de Uñuela |
| 30078 | 30077 | Italy | This blend of Sangiovese and Canaiolo is enhanced with a small percentage of Merlot. That addition heightens the wine's softness and renders a richer mouthfeel. | | 85 | 10 | Tuscany | Chianti | | | | Straccali 2010 Chianti | Sangiovese | Straccali |
| 30079 | 30078 | Spain | The tea and raspberry aromas are easygoing, and that best describes this organic Cabernet Sauvignon. It's powerful enough on the palate, with a good berry flavor that tilts towards raspberry. The finish is herbal and peppery. | Organic | 85 | 8 | Spain Other | Spain | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Vicente Gandia 2010 Organic Cabernet Sauvignon (Spain) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Vicente Gandia |
| 30080 | 30079 | France | Earthy aromas lead to a palate that is full bodied, with notes of yeast and spice to go with the white fruit. It has attractive acidity and a tangy citrusy finish. Screwcap. | | 85 | | Provence | Vin de Pays Var | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Routas 2010 White (Vin de Pays Var) | White Blend | Château Routas |
| 30081 | 30080 | US | Opening with a bouquet of dried apricot and almond paste, this is a full style of Sauvignon Blanc, with tons of lemon on the finish. Pair this with seafood. | | 85 | 10 | California | Amador County | Sierra Foothills | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Clos du Lac 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Amador County) | Sauvignon Blanc | Clos du Lac |
| 30082 | 30081 | Spain | Dusty apple and white peach aromas are basic and clean. The palate offers bright acids, citrus-driven fruit and whacks of oak-based cinnamon and resin, along with laser-like lemon notes. Mild on the finish, with flavors of vanilla and oak spice. | Organza | 87 | 28 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Sierra Cantabria 2010 Organza White (Rioja) | White Blend | Sierra Cantabria |
| 30083 | 30082 | Germany | While lithe on the nose, with understated red-fruit aromas, this shows a palate that's nicely concentrated with crisp red-cherry and plum flavors, laced with an invigorating shower of minerality and acidity. | | 87 | 78 | Ahr | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Jean Stodden 2010 Pinot Noir (Ahr) | Pinot Noir | Jean Stodden |
| 30084 | 30083 | US | The Boomtown Syrah offers plenty of clear, varietally correct fruit flavor. Citrus highlights underscore deep boysenberry fruit. The wine is forward and just right for drinking while young. | | 87 | 15 | Washington | Washington | Washington Other | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Boomtown 2010 Syrah (Washington) | Syrah | Boomtown |
| 30085 | 30084 | Italy | This Aglianico-based rosato opens with a dark raspberry color, followed by aromas of forest berry, chopped mint, candied fruit and pink grapefruit. Smooth and velvety on the finish. | Il Rogito | 87 | 20 | Southern Italy | Basilicata | | | | Cantine del Notaio 2010 Il Rogito Aglianico (Basilicata) | Aglianico | Cantine del Notaio |
| 30086 | 30085 | France | Bitter tannins and heavy toast influence suggest a wine that has been heavily extracted. Rich and sweet-tasting, it has power and a solid, tannic presence. | | 87 | | Bordeaux | Saint-Émilion | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Barde Haut 2009 Saint-Émilion | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Barde Haut |
| 30087 | 30086 | France | For such a young wine, this is surprisingly mature. Its tannins have softened and rounded, becoming well integrated with the black currant flavor and bright acidity. It's an attractive choice to drink now or over the next few years, but not for long-term aging. | Cuvée Evidence | 87 | 25 | Bordeaux | Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Bel Enclos 2010 Cuvée Evidence (Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Bel Enclos |
| 30088 | 30087 | France | This is a dark, concentrated effort that shows its wood strongly. The tannins are firm and almost heavy, producing a wine that is intensely dry and will need many years to age. | | 87 | | Bordeaux | Haut-Médoc | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Cissac 2010 Haut-Médoc | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Cissac |
| 30089 | 30088 | France | Crisp, clean and fruity, this refreshing wine has an herb note that's restrained by ripe orange and green apple flavors. Bright and ready to drink. | | 87 | 14 | Bordeaux | Entre-Deux-Mers | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château de Fontenille 2011 Entre-Deux-Mers | Bordeaux-style White Blend | Château de Fontenille |
| 30090 | 30089 | France | Powerful and rich, this wine tastes of black and red berries. The ripeness of the vintage is evident, with a dense character that lends weight and concentration, while adding fresh black-currant-like acidity. | | 87 | 15 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château La Maroutine 2009 Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château La Maroutine |