| 30541 | 30540 | France | Smooth, caramel aromas and flavors give this wine a soft character. It is rich and rounded, missing some freshness but making up for it with the ripe, yellow fruits and generous texture. Drink this wine now. | A la Côte | 88 | | Burgundy | Saint-Véran | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Sophie Cinier 2013 A la Côte (Saint-Véran) | Chardonnay | Domaine Sophie Cinier |
| 30542 | 30541 | Portugal | This is a dusty, earthy wine that has structure rather than fruit. It is tough in tannins that give a dry character to the wine. There is the potential for juiciness as the wine opens up, so wait before drinking. It will be best after 2017. | Dona Maria Tinto | 88 | | Alentejano | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Dona Maria-Júlio Bastos 2012 Dona Maria Tinto Red (Alentejano) | Portuguese Red | Dona Maria-Júlio Bastos |
| 30543 | 30542 | US | Bright lemon, lime and sweet grass aromas trend toward passionfruit on this fresh, fruity wine from Southern California. The palate is also quite ripe, with green bell pepper, ripe green apples and herbal punch, laid across tongue-tingling acidity. | Estate | 88 | | California | Temecula | South Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Falkner 2014 Estate Sauvignon Blanc (Temecula) | Sauvignon Blanc | Falkner |
| 30544 | 30543 | Italy | Fresh and refined, this offers aromas of tropical fruit and white spring flower. The round palate boasts juicy yellow peach, pineapple, apricot and a hint of almond. | Donnikalia | 88 | 22 | Sicily & Sardinia | Vermentino di Sardegna | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Ferruccio Deiana 2014 Donnikalia (Vermentino di Sardegna) | Vermentino | Ferruccio Deiana |
| 30545 | 30544 | Italy | Aromas of yellow apple, tropical fruit and a whiff of dried herb emerge and follow through to the linear palate. Fresh acidity provides the framework while a thyme note provides backup. | Manzanile | 88 | 25 | Sicily & Sardinia | Vermentino di Sardegna | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Giuseppe Gabbas 2014 Manzanile (Vermentino di Sardegna) | Vermentino | Giuseppe Gabbas |
| 30546 | 30545 | Italy | This earthy expression of Cannonau opens with aromas of charred topsoil, baked plum, ground pepper and a whiff of wild game. The palate offers ripe black cherry, fig, clove, leather and licorice alongside firm tannins. | Sartiu | 88 | 17 | Sicily & Sardinia | Cannonau di Sardegna | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Giuseppe Sedilesu 2012 Sartiu (Cannonau di Sardegna) | Cannonau | Giuseppe Sedilesu |
| 30547 | 30546 | Argentina | Rooty, spicy aromas of black plum are more complex than those of your average Malbec. In the mouth, this shows a heavy, almost reduced mouthfeel that could use more spring. Dark, heavily toasted baked-plum flavors finish peppery and brooding, but without much texture or presence. Drink soon. | Biolento | 88 | 20 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Maal 2013 Biolento Malbec (Mendoza) | Malbec | Maal |
| 30548 | 30547 | Portugal | Aragonez, or Tempranillo, is grown more widely in Alentejo than in Setúbal where this wine comes from. The move gives the wine a softer character, with fresh blackberry acidity and a smooth, ripe fruitiness. It has some gentle tannins to balance the fruit. Drink now. | Adega de Pegões | 88 | | Península de Setúbal | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Cooperativa Agricola de Santo Isidro de Pegoes 2012 Adega de Pegões Aragonez (Península de Setúbal) | Aragonez | Cooperativa Agricola de Santo Isidro de Pegoes |
| 30549 | 30548 | Portugal | Ripe and juicy, this is a full-bodied wine. It has some firm tannins under the red fruits and fresh acidity that gives a good structure. Wood aging has rounded out the mineral texture to give a rich feel at the end. It could age further, so drink from 2016. | Adega de Pegões Colheita Seleccionada | 88 | | Península de Setúbal | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Cooperativa Agricola de Santo Isidro de Pegoes 2012 Adega de Pegões Colheita Seleccionada Alicante Bouschet (Península de Setúbal) | Alicante Bouschet | Cooperativa Agricola de Santo Isidro de Pegoes |
| 30550 | 30549 | Portugal | Unlike some of the old, wood-aged Moscatels, this gold colored wine has kept so much freshness and bright acidity to contrast the honeyed intensity and yellow fruit flavors. It is sweet, but not cloying because it is kept crisp by a touch of citrus that cuts through the honey. Drink now. | Moscatel de Setúbal | 88 | | Península de Setúbal | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Cooperativa Agricola de Santo Isidro de Pegoes NV Moscatel de Setúbal Moscatel (Península de Setúbal) | Moscatel | Cooperativa Agricola de Santo Isidro de Pegoes |
| 30551 | 30550 | US | Blueberry studded with white pepper meets gamy cured meat on the nose. The flavors are cracked pepper-driven bringing dark berries with a sanguine edge to a medium-to-full bodied palate. Textured tannins are held at bay by balanced acidity and carry to a dried meat finish. | | 88 | 28 | Colorado | Grand Valley | | Alexander Peartree | | Creekside Cellars 2011 Syrah (Grand Valley) | Syrah | Creekside Cellars |
| 30552 | 30551 | US | In color and mouthfeel, this resembles Pinot Noir. It's moving quickly toward maturity, with soft, round flavors of strawberry pastry. The concentration and lingering finish are a plus. Drink up now through 2017. | | 88 | 24 | Oregon | Umpqua Valley | Southern Oregon | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Delfino 2011 Dolcetto (Umpqua Valley) | Dolcetto | Delfino |
| 30553 | 30552 | US | Here's a spicy, brambly Oregon Zin, with forward fruit flavors of blackberry and cherry. There's some tang to the acids, and the wine has a sharp edge that additional bottle-age should soften. | | 88 | 27 | Oregon | Umpqua Valley | Southern Oregon | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Delfino 2012 Zinfandel (Umpqua Valley) | Zinfandel | Delfino |
| 30554 | 30553 | France | This is a new wine from these enterprising négociants. Fruity, crisp and light, it has a tangy orange zest texture that gives extra brightness. Very fresh and ready to drink. | | 88 | 17 | Provence | Côtes de Provence | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Hecht & Bannier 2013 Rosé (Côtes de Provence) | Rosé | Hecht & Bannier |
| 30555 | 30554 | US | The Stillwater Creek vineyard bottling of Novelty Hill Syrah shows a bit more concentration than its sibling in 2011, with whiffs of pepper, earth, soy and umami. There's a saline character as well, reflective of the mineral-rich soil, and a pleasant taste of toast in the tannins. | Stillwater Creek Vineyard | 88 | 28 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Novelty Hill 2011 Stillwater Creek Vineyard Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Syrah | Novelty Hill |
| 30556 | 30555 | New Zealand | Attractive hints of struck flint give this medium-bodied wine a fumé-like character that nicely accents ripe melon and fig flavors. It's fleshy on the palate, finishing with mouthwatering acids and plenty of length. | | 88 | 16 | Marlborough | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Omaka Springs 2013 Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough) | Sauvignon Blanc | Omaka Springs |
| 30557 | 30556 | Israel | This deep violet-red blend offers aromas of black cherry, spearmint and freesia. A bright entry fades to tongue-coating tannins, with flavors of black cherry, menthol and orange zest. Slightly chewy tannins linger through the finish, where they are joined by a lustrous vein of acidity. | Marom Series Hillel and Dan Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc-Shiraz | 88 | | Galilee | | | Mike DeSimone | @worldwineguys | Or Haganuz 2011 Marom Series Hillel and Dan Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc-Shiraz Red (Galilee) | Red Blend | Or Haganuz |
| 30558 | 30557 | US | Rich in black cherry, licorice, mocha and oak flavors, this Pinot is showing its best now. Give it a few hours of decanting and pair with steak, lamb and salmon. | | 88 | 45 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | | | Pfendler 2012 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) | Pinot Noir | Pfendler |
| 30559 | 30558 | Argentina | Leathery aromas blend well with concentrated black-fruit scents. In the mouth, this value-priced Malbec offers juicy purity and plenty of spunk. Flavors of black fruits, licorice and chocolate maintain a sense of freshness, while the finish offers residual blackberry and cassis flavors. | Portillo Estate Bottled | 88 | 10 | Mendoza Province | Uco Valley | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Salentein 2012 Portillo Estate Bottled Malbec (Uco Valley) | Malbec | Salentein |
| 30560 | 30559 | US | Ripe, luscious raspberries lend a brambly tone to this dry, invigorating Pinot Noir rosé. The palate is concentrated with summer berry flavors pierced with a stream of tart lemonade acidity. | Dry | 88 | 16 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Silver Thread 2013 Dry Rosé (Finger Lakes) | Rosé | Silver Thread |
| 30561 | 30560 | Argentina | Spicy, dry aromas of earth, red currant and black olive offer some complexity and style. This is full bodied, racy and loaded with black cherry, cassis and peppery spice flavors. A touch of heat and menthol adds jolt to the finish. | | 88 | 16 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Sottano 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Sottano |
| 30562 | 30561 | US | Bone dry and delicately structured, it has good acidity cutting across herb tea, apricot, orange rind and white pepper flavors. The wine shows some true complexity and interest. | Rosé of | 88 | 22 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | | | Stark 2013 Rosé of Grenache (Sonoma County) | Grenache | Stark |
| 30563 | 30562 | US | Tannic and dry, it's one tough wine, stinging the gums. But it has plenty of ripe blackberry, coffee, pepper and toasty flavors, and should age well. Hold onto it until 2019. | | 88 | 40 | California | Knights Valley | Sonoma | | | Summers 2011 Petite Sirah (Knights Valley) | Petite Sirah | Summers |
| 30564 | 30563 | US | Aromas of rich, concentrated blackberry preserves are accented with spice and char on this medium-bodied wine. Soft acidity adds refreshment to the midpalate, guiding a moderately long finish tinged with granite and fine-grained tannins. | Estate | 88 | 16 | New York | North Fork of Long Island | Long Island | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Raphael 2010 Estate Merlot (North Fork of Long Island) | Merlot | Raphael |
| 30565 | 30564 | Spain | Wiry, scratchy raspberry aromas are a touch herbal but stop short of veering toward green. This blend is full, rubbery and a touch sticky in feel. Flavors of blackberry, oak and mint finish with heavy tannins and a resiny, grabby feel. | Cala N. 1 | 88 | 15 | Central Spain | Vino de la Tierra de Castilla | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Tinedo 2009 Cala N. 1 Tempranillo-Shiraz (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla) | Tempranillo-Shiraz | Tinedo |
| 30566 | 30565 | Spain | Jammy but generic berry fruit aromas are crowded by lactic, pasty oak scents and vanilla. The wine is hard as cement in the mouth, with jagged tannins. Flavors of sun-baked raisin and plum fold in chocolate and rubbery notes on a grabby finish that includes residual resiny oak. This could use more time; try after 2016. | Lo Mon | 88 | 38 | Catalonia | Priorat | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Trossos del Priorat 2010 Lo Mon Red (Priorat) | Red Blend | Trossos del Priorat |
| 30567 | 30566 | Spain | Tarry upfront aromas of berry fruits, pencil lead and shoe polish announce plenty of oak. The mouthfeel on this young Toro is full and grabby, while flavors of blackberry, oak and related mint finish peppery and blackened, with residual minty oak. | Vendimia Seleccionada | 88 | 18 | Northern Spain | Toro | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Viña Mayor 2012 Vendimia Seleccionada (Toro) | Tinta de Toro | Viña Mayor |
| 30568 | 30567 | Argentina | Ripe plum and berry aromas come with spice notes before a supremely generous palate that's loud and flavorful in blackberry, cassis and black cherry fruit. On the finish, chocolate and oak influences roll in as the tannins subside. For power, flavor and clarity, this is a sure bet. | | 88 | 12 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Alamos 2012 Red (Mendoza) | Red Blend | Alamos |
| 30569 | 30568 | US | Alluring notes of pastry dough, spiced blackberry and strawberry-flavored fruit leather carry onto the succulent, medium- to full-bodied palate. Firm tannins bolster the wine's nutty herbal-tea flavor, and it concludes with a textured finish. | Dala | 88 | 18 | America | | | | | Arizona Stronghold 2010 Dala Cabernet Sauvignon (America) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Arizona Stronghold |
| 30570 | 30569 | Spain | Heavy char and cedar aromas sit atop green-leaning black-fruit scents. This is tight, juicy, acidic and woody on the palate, with shallow black-fruit flavors that are largely covered by charred oak. A zesty, toasted and tangy finish is full of life but falls short on complexity and depth. | JME | 88 | 25 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bodegas Muriel 2011 JME (Rioja) | Graciano | Bodegas Muriel |