| 30721 | 30720 | US | A brilliant copper color and earthy, lightly fruity flavors distinguish this dry-style, elegant sparkling wine made from 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay. It does have tasty raspberry and lemon notes, but it goes more to spicy complexity than pure fruitiness | Brut Rosé | 88 | 32 | California | North Coast | North Coast | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Breathless NV Brut Rosé Sparkling (North Coast) | Sparkling Blend | Breathless |
| 30722 | 30721 | France | Nearly a year in bottle after disgorgement has given this a toasty character. The acidity and the citrus fruits are still there, but they have been seamlessly integrated into the mature flavors. It's a light style, delicate and elegant. | Première Cuvée Brut | 88 | 50 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Bruno Paillard NV Première Cuvée Brut (Champagne) | Champagne Blend | Bruno Paillard |
| 30723 | 30722 | Portugal | A blend of two local grapes, Maria Gomes and Bical, this soft, resiny wine has an intensely dry character. Apples as well as raisins give an intriguing set of flavors. Drink from 2015. | Aliança Reserva Branco | 88 | 12 | Bairrada | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Caves Aliança 2013 Aliança Reserva Branco White (Bairrada) | Portuguese White | Caves Aliança |
| 30724 | 30723 | France | Made from Pinot Blanc, allowed although rarely seen in Champagne, this is a crisp, stylish wine that has some bottle age. Baked apple and lemon flavors accompany tight acidity. The aftertaste is crisp and dry. | Cuvée Elégance Brut | 88 | 90 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Dautel-Cadot NV Cuvée Elégance Brut Pinot Blanc (Champagne) | Pinot Blanc | Dautel-Cadot |
| 30725 | 30724 | Portugal | Planting Alvarinho in the Lisboa region, many miles south of its native Minho, could be risky. But winemaker José Neiva Correia took a chance on the ocean-climate similarities and the result is a wine that's as fresh and crisp as possible. Citrus, green plums and lively acidity all come together in a wine that has a bright, spicy aftertaste. | Aluado | 88 | 13 | Lisboa | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | DFJ Vinhos 2013 Aluado Alvarinho (Lisboa) | Alvarinho | DFJ Vinhos |
| 30726 | 30725 | US | An aromatic, fruit-forward wine with notes of black cherry cola and brambly berries. It's soft and sumptuous in feel, full of fruit flavors and loaded with appeal. | | 88 | 20 | Oregon | Rogue Valley | Southern Oregon | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Foris 2012 Pinot Noir (Rogue Valley) | Pinot Noir | Foris |
| 30727 | 30726 | Italy | A blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Nero, this begins with a fragrance of white flower, green apple and a yeasty note of bread crust. The vibrant palate offers juicy white peach, lemon peel, and almond cookie notes alongside brisk acidity. | Brut | 88 | 39 | Northeastern Italy | Trento | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Maso Martis NV Brut Sparkling (Trento) | Sparkling Blend | Maso Martis |
| 30728 | 30727 | France | Soft and fruity, this accessible Champagne has an attractive tang of lemon zest acidity that lifts the ripe apple flavors. The balance between softness and a crisp texture is just right. Lively and ready to drink. | Impérial Brut | 88 | 41 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Moët & Chandon NV Impérial Brut (Champagne) | Champagne Blend | Moët & Chandon |
| 30729 | 30728 | France | With strong wood flavors giving structure to this otherwise fruity wine, this is a work in progress. It has delicious juicy peach and melon fruit, a full and rounded character and tight, refreshing final acidity. But wait until 2016 for the wine to be ready. | En Remilly Premier Cru | 88 | | Burgundy | Saint-Aubin | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Olivier Leflaive 2012 En Remilly Premier Cru (Saint-Aubin) | Chardonnay | Olivier Leflaive |
| 30730 | 30729 | Germany | There's an intense minerality that reverberates from nose to finish on this off-dry Riesling. On the palate, sunny lemon and honey notes are accented by a steely streak of lime and steel that linger on the finish. | Wehlener Klosterberg Feinherb | 88 | 20 | Mosel | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Peter Nicolay 2012 Wehlener Klosterberg Feinherb Riesling (Mosel) | Riesling | Peter Nicolay |
| 30731 | 30730 | Spain | Aromas of lemon peel, acacia, pear and minerals amount to a light but fresh nose. Citric acidity drives this light-bodied Godello toward melon, nectarine and green-apple flavors. A pithy tasting, somewhat flowery finish is modest, fresh and pleasant. | Palacio de Canedo Ecológico | 88 | 20 | Northern Spain | Bierzo | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Prada A Tope 2013 Palacio de Canedo Ecológico Godello (Bierzo) | Godello | Prada A Tope |
| 30732 | 30731 | Argentina | Roasted, leathery berry aromas carry a cheesy, gritty, piercing element. In the mouth, this is solid but slightly syrupy. Flavors of rooty berry, licorice and chocolate finish with plenty of oak, spice notes and heat. | | 88 | 20 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Primus 2011 Malbec (Mendoza) | Malbec | Primus |
| 30733 | 30732 | Italy | For this sparkler, fermentation occurs inside of the bottle instead of large pressurized tanks like the majority of Prosecco. This is simple and fresh, with a bright, almost sour, citrus-driven finish. | Col Fóndo | 85 | 16 | Veneto | Asolo Prosecco Superiore | | | | Bele Casel NV Col Fóndo (Asolo Prosecco Superiore) | Glera | Bele Casel |
| 30734 | 30733 | Argentina | The rubbery plum aromas are sweet and medicinal, and the palate feels creamy, thick and chewy. This tastes sweet and lightly herbal, with baking spice and jammy black-fruit flavors and a mild green element. The finish is a touch chunky. | | 85 | 11 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bodega Elena de Mendoza 2010 Malbec (Mendoza) | Malbec | Bodega Elena de Mendoza |
| 30735 | 30734 | Argentina | The dark and penetrating aromas of violets, shoe polish, blackberry and road tar are solid. This feels a bit tough on the palate, with narrow tannins and flavors of rubber and black plum. | Reserve | 85 | 15 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Caligiore 2010 Reserve Syrah (Mendoza) | Syrah | Caligiore |
| 30736 | 30735 | Italy | Bright citrus and bitter almond give this a sharp, tonic personality. Pair this easy, food-friendly wine with sushi or Thai food. | | 85 | 14 | Veneto | Venezia | | | | Tenuta Polvaro 2010 Pinot Grigio (Venezia) | Pinot Grigio | Tenuta Polvaro |
| 30737 | 30736 | US | Blocky and tart, this shows little of the flower or delicate citrus notes that many Oregon Rieslings convey. The clean apple flavor makes it good for summer picnics. | | 85 | 14 | Oregon | Rogue Valley | Southern Oregon | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Foris 2010 Riesling (Rogue Valley) | Riesling | Foris |
| 30738 | 30737 | US | A spritzy, frizzante style, this is sweet and simple, with a clean flavor of orange. | | 85 | 14 | Oregon | Oregon | Oregon Other | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Foris 2011 Moscato (Oregon) | Moscato | Foris |
| 30739 | 30738 | US | Noticeable alcohol gives this Zin both heat and apparent sweetness. Combined with a superripe fruit flavor that veers into raisin territory, it turns rustic. Drink it with barbecue. | Branham Vineyard | 85 | 30 | California | Rockpile | Sonoma | | | Hobo 2010 Branham Vineyard Zinfandel (Rockpile) | Zinfandel | Hobo |
| 30740 | 30739 | US | Ripe and fruity, this has an oak flavor that overshadows the blackberries and currants. | | 85 | 54 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Pine Ridge 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Pine Ridge |
| 30741 | 30740 | France | A fruity, lemon-scented wine, this is attractively crisp, with the bright acidity of the vintage. Drinkable now, or age for a year. | | 85 | | Burgundy | Bourgogne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Roux Père et Fils 2010 Bourgogne | Chardonnay | Roux Père et Fils |
| 30742 | 30741 | US | A soft Cabernet, this brims with granola-bar-like flavors of blackberry, roasted almond and brown sugar. | La Storia Estate | 85 | 25 | California | Alexander Valley | Sonoma | | | Trentadue 2009 La Storia Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Trentadue |
| 30743 | 30742 | Italy | Fresh and floral, this offers creamy foam and a simple bouquet of stone fruit and citrus. It also delivers a plush, semisweet sensation on the palate. | Extra Dry | 85 | 7 | Veneto | Prosecco | | | | Trevisana 2011 Extra Dry (Prosecco) | Glera | Trevisana |
| 30744 | 30743 | France | A typically soft wine, with attractive fruit, bright acidity and a touch of almond. The almond note, with a hint of bitterness, has the last word. | Tradition | 85 | | Alsace | Alsace | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Joseph Cattin 2010 Tradition Pinot Blanc (Alsace) | Pinot Blanc | Joseph Cattin |
| 30745 | 30744 | US | You have to classify this Moscato as a dessert wine because it's so sweet. It shows sugared orange, lemon and vanilla flavors that are brightened and cleansed with brisk acidity. | Zacchera | 85 | 14 | California | California | California Other | | | Kenwood 2011 Zacchera Moscato (California) | Moscato | Kenwood |
| 30746 | 30745 | Portugal | Soft and fruity, this has just a touch of tannins to go with the flavors of spice, blueberry and caramel. Ready to drink. Screwcap. | Caval Bravo | 85 | | Tejo | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Parras Vinhos 2010 Caval Bravo Red (Tejo) | Portuguese Red | Parras Vinhos |
| 30747 | 30746 | Italy | Very easy and fresh, this offers a quick succession of grapefruit, apricot and lemongrass aromas. It's a simple wine that should taste great with summer salads. | | 85 | 15 | Veneto | Marca Trevigiana | | | | Anna Spinato 2011 Pinot Grigio (Marca Trevigiana) | Pinot Grigio | Anna Spinato |
| 30748 | 30747 | US | Ripe in blackberries and cherries, this affordable Cabernet has an edge of toasty oak. It's an easy wine to drink now, at a good price. | Coastal Estates | 85 | 11 | California | California | California Other | | | Beaulieu Vineyard 2010 Coastal Estates Cabernet Sauvignon (California) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Beaulieu Vineyard |
| 30749 | 30748 | Argentina | Mild, clean and peachy on the nose, with a pinch of sweet banana. It feels chunky but honest, with apple, sweet citrus and peach flavors. The finish is solid; a good wine for under $10. | | 85 | 9 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bodega Norton 2011 Chardonnay (Mendoza) | Chardonnay | Bodega Norton |
| 30750 | 30749 | Italy | Crisp and fresh, this has a bright bouquet of honey chopped herb and stone fruit. This simple sparkler would taste fantastic on a hot summer afternoon. | Brut | 85 | | Veneto | Prosecco Treviso | | | | Casabianca NV Brut (Prosecco Treviso) | Glera | Casabianca |