| 39031 | 39030 | Spain | The nose on this Garnacha Blanca is funky and blends aromas of cured ham and salami with lees and citrus. The palate feels right, with solid acidity. Flavors of tangerine, gooseberry and nectarine end pulpy and citric, with a touch of green herbs. | Garnatxa Blanca | 87 | 17 | Catalonia | Montsant | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Zerran 2012 Garnatxa Blanca Garnacha Blanca (Montsant) | Garnacha Blanca | Zerran |
| 39032 | 39031 | Italy | Oak dominates this blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon and Pinot Grigio. Aromas of toasted wood, butterscotch, lemon zest and walnut carry over to the palate alongside yellow apple. | Riserva | 87 | 37 | Northeastern Italy | Collio | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Zuani 2011 Riserva White (Collio) | White Blend | Zuani |
| 39033 | 39032 | US | Burgundian in its earthy, feral aromas, yet simultaneously jammy in flavor, this boasts gamy undertones and a soft texture. The producer recommends decanting an hour minimum before serving, and this will most likely help to blow off the wine's rustically wild side. | | 87 | 35 | California | Anderson Valley | | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Carpe Diem 2012 Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley) | Pinot Noir | Carpe Diem |
| 39034 | 39033 | Portugal | Spicy and ripe, it's immediately attractive. Dry tannins are easily balanced by the rich berry fruits and acidity. It's a polished wine, ready to drink now. | Opaco | 87 | | Lisboa | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Casa Santos Lima 2011 Opaco Red (Lisboa) | Portuguese Red | Casa Santos Lima |
| 39035 | 39034 | Italy | Subtle aromas of white flower lead to a straightforward palate that delivers yellow flower, lemon peel and a note of cream. Fresh acidity generates a clean finish. | | 87 | 25 | Northeastern Italy | Colli Orientali del Friuli | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Colutta 2013 Ribolla Gialla (Colli Orientali del Friuli) | Ribolla Gialla | Colutta |
| 39036 | 39035 | Italy | Crisp and steely, it has aromas of freshly cut grass, hay and tropical fruit. The palate delivers white grapefruit, pineapple and white peach lightly accented with aromatic herbs. Pair with pasta topped with pesto. | | 87 | 20 | Northeastern Italy | Colli Orientali del Friuli | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Colutta 2013 Sauvignon (Colli Orientali del Friuli) | Sauvignon | Colutta |
| 39037 | 39036 | Italy | This bright, savory wine offers yellow peach, citrus and green melon sensations accented with a light almond note. Crisp acidity gives a refreshing, clean finish. | | 87 | 11 | Northeastern Italy | Collio | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Cormòns 2013 Friulano (Collio) | Friulano | Cormòns |
| 39038 | 39037 | Italy | Fruity and exuberant, it's loaded with tropical fruit, yellow peach, apricot and honeydew melon sensations. The round, juicy palate is energized by fresh acidity. | | 87 | 11 | Northeastern Italy | Collio | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Cormòns 2013 Sauvignon (Collio) | Sauvignon | Cormòns |
| 39039 | 39038 | Portugal | Alvarinho and Chardonnay are the chosen grapes for this blend. As its name suggests, a salty taste from the ocean spices up the ripe yellow and green plum fruits. It's soft with a fine balance of acidity and a soft honey touch at the end. | Point West | 87 | 9 | Lisboa | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | DFJ Vinhos 2013 Point West White (Lisboa) | Portuguese White | DFJ Vinhos |
| 39040 | 39039 | Portugal | The wine is rich, firmly textured with layers of strong, dusty tannins. It is drily structured although the bright black currant fruit is developing well. Refreshing fruity acidity marks the end. | | 87 | | Lisboa | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Félix Rocha 2012 Red (Lisboa) | Portuguese Red | Félix Rocha |
| 39041 | 39040 | France | Delicate and dainty, this pretty selection boasts soft aromas and flavors of white cherry, bergamot tea, orange rind and hard peach. Light weight and refreshing, the lively acidity keeps the palate brisk and the fruit flavors fresh. | Coast Select Grenache | 87 | 11 | Languedoc-Roussillon | Pays d'Oc | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Fortant 2012 Coast Select Grenache Rosé (Pays d'Oc) | Rosé | Fortant |
| 39042 | 39041 | US | A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah, this well-made wine offers aromas of campfire and cedar, plus a taste of black currant and leather. With tightly wound tannins, it's rich and full, with a long-lingering finish. It will stand well against burly meat dishes. | Diablo Royale | 87 | 30 | California | Contra Costa County | Central Coast | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Glennhawk 2010 Diablo Royale Red (Contra Costa County) | Red Blend | Glennhawk |
| 39043 | 39042 | US | Young and fresh, it has excellent minerality. The fruit is light and lively, leaning toward grapefruit, green apple and a smidge of just-ripe melon. It's a lovely summer sipper, with a few good years of life ahead. | | 87 | 16 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Hawkins Cellars 2013 Pinot Gris (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Gris | Hawkins Cellars |
| 39044 | 39043 | Chile | Tomato and earthy, soupy notes run alongside blackberry and plum aromas on this mostly fruity, ripe wine. A solid grip and staunch tannins make for a firm mouthfeel, while rubbery, earthy flavors of blackberry and herbs finish lightly bitter and dark. | Santa Digna Reserva | 87 | 14 | Central Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Miguel Torres 2011 Santa Digna Reserva Syrah (Central Valley) | Syrah | Miguel Torres |
| 39045 | 39044 | Germany | A musky perfume accents fresh lemon and tangerine aromas on this off-dry wine. It's ripe and rich on the palate with flavors of quince and yellow peach. Zesty with lime, it finishes moderately long with a hint of savory herbs. | Platinum | 87 | 9 | Rheinhessen | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Peter Mertes 2012 Platinum Riesling (Rheinhessen) | Riesling | Peter Mertes |
| 39046 | 39045 | Portugal | Smooth and ripe, it shows plenty of fruitiness with perfumed berry flavors, acidity and touches of wood. Although it lacks a bit in character, it is certainly an easy, rich wine to enjoy soon. Drink from 2015. | | 87 | | Tejo | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta da Alorna 2011 Touriga Nacional (Tejo) | Touriga Nacional | Quinta da Alorna |
| 39047 | 39046 | US | Tan spice, like sandalwood, plays a leading role, along with a touch of Meyer lemon and marshmallow. Stone fruit notes are currently in the background, but may emerge more with time. | | 87 | 13 | California | Santa Barbara County | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Red Pony Ranch 2012 Chardonnay (Santa Barbara County) | Chardonnay | Red Pony Ranch |
| 39048 | 39047 | US | Light in color and texture, this is an interesting, grippy Pinot Meunier. The variety is a rare find in California where, as in France's Champagne, it is used as a blender in sparkling wine. On its own it is interesting, peppery and fruity. | | 87 | 19 | California | Mendocino County | | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Saint Gregory 2011 Pinot Meunier (Mendocino County) | Pinot Meunier | Saint Gregory |
| 39049 | 39048 | Austria | Roundness and spice feature strongly here. A phenolic midpalate gives backbone and suggests that this is best had with food where its structure will come into play. | Wogenrain | 87 | | Wagram-Donauland | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Soellner 2013 Wogenrain Grüner Veltliner (Wagram-Donauland) | Grüner Veltliner | Soellner |
| 39050 | 39049 | US | Savory and herbal, this Roussanne is given more time on lees and made to be rich and complex. It accomplishes those goals, providing medium body and high acidity, a texture that is dry, and wild in honey and dried apricot. Pair with lobster. | Reserve | 87 | 40 | California | Sierra Foothills | Sierra Foothills | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Terre Rouge 2011 Reserve Roussanne (Sierra Foothills) | Roussanne | Terre Rouge |
| 39051 | 39050 | US | There are said to be fewer than 100 acres of Teroldego in California, so this one is worth trying. Midweight and fruity, it has lavender, anise and leather lightly folded into the mix. A good wine to start the evening and enjoy by the glass. | Holland Landing Vineyard | 87 | 24 | California | Clarksburg | Central Valley | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Urban Legend 2010 Holland Landing Vineyard Teroldego (Clarksburg) | Teroldego | Urban Legend |
| 39052 | 39051 | Chile | This has a powdery nose and melony, tropical fruit aromas. The mouthfeel is pleasant and round, with vital acidity. Flavors of baked apple, buttercup and briny apricot finish smooth, with a pinch of salt. | La Joya Gran Reserva | 87 | 15 | Colchagua Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Viña Bisquertt 2013 La Joya Gran Reserva Viognier (Colchagua Valley) | Viognier | Viña Bisquertt |
| 39053 | 39052 | Chile | Blackberry, spice, horseradish and oak aromas filter onto a tight, raw feeling palate. This tastes oaky and lemony up front, with berry flavors forming a solid base. Plum, blueberry and herbal flavors drive a tangy, juicy, high-acid finish. A blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc. | Potro de Piedra Family Reserve Single Vineyard | 87 | 30 | Curicó Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Viña Requingua 2011 Potro de Piedra Family Reserve Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc (Curicó Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc | Viña Requingua |
| 39054 | 39053 | US | This is an intriguing combination of 59% Chenin Blanc, 25% Roussanne and 16% Viognier from a range of California regions, including Clarksburg, Santa Barbara and Sonoma County. Barrel-fermented and given some time in used French oak, it offers a tasty mélange of fig, guava and vanilla custard, a viscous mouthfeel and a crisp, complex finish. | White Elephant | 87 | 20 | California | California | California Other | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Vinum Cellars 2012 White Elephant White (California) | White Blend | Vinum Cellars |
| 39055 | 39054 | US | Though hailing from the warm, dry 2012 vintage, this wine remains quite restrained in style with its notes of wild strawberry, freshly rubbed mint and cola. It doesn't quite have the concentration to deliver all that the aromas promise. | Blue Chip | 87 | 25 | Oregon | Columbia Gorge (OR) | Oregon Other | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Wy'East Vineyards 2012 Blue Chip Pinot Noir (Columbia Gorge (OR)) | Pinot Noir | Wy'East Vineyards |
| 39056 | 39055 | Portugal | Ripe and juicy, this concentrated wine also has good freshness. It's rounded, rich, full of black currant fruitiness. Drink now or age until 2018. | Terras d'Uva | 87 | 12 | Alentejano | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Henrique José de La Puente Sancho Uva 2012 Terras d'Uva Red (Alentejano) | Portuguese Red | Henrique José de La Puente Sancho Uva |
| 39057 | 39056 | Portugal | A golden-colored wine, it's perfumed and rich. The wood aging shows strongly along with the delicious, fragrant fruits. Toasty and ripe, the wine is ready to drink. | Julia Kemper Branco Reserva | 87 | 22 | Dão | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Julia Kemper Wines 2011 Julia Kemper Branco Reserva White (Dão) | Portuguese White | Julia Kemper Wines |
| 39058 | 39057 | US | Experimenter-in-chief Kenneth Volk tackles this Mediterranean grape of ancient origins. Stone fruit dominates the nose, suggesting peach pie, peach jam, even peach pudding, with some sweet Stargazer lily floral notes as well. The peach transforms to melon, apple and caramel on the palate. | San Bernabe Vineyard | 87 | 24 | California | Monterey County | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Kenneth Volk 2012 San Bernabe Vineyard Malvasia Bianca (Monterey County) | Malvasia Bianca | Kenneth Volk |
| 39059 | 39058 | US | Though this bottling is Peter Hunken's least-expensive Syrah, it gives his single-vineyard expressions a serious run for the money for best of vintage. Amazing aromas of chipped asphalt, smoked beef, dense boysenberry, soy, cedar, sandalwood and soy drop into a palate of peppery berry juice, beef jerky, underripe blackberry and elderberry, and pepper-crusted teriyaki beef. | | 95 | 32 | California | Sta. Rita Hills | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Holus Bolus 2013 Syrah (Sta. Rita Hills) | Syrah | Holus Bolus |
| 39060 | 39059 | Australia | The Taylor family selected Clare Valley for its Cabernet affinity, but this Shiraz is a knockout. Yes, it's oaky—full of menthol, vanilla and toasted coconut—but there's just enough black cherry and plum fruit to support the wood. It's a plush, full-bodied wine with immense appeal, for drinking now–2025. | St. Andrews Single Vineyard Release | 95 | 60 | South Australia | Clare Valley | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Wakefield 2013 St. Andrews Single Vineyard Release Shiraz (Clare Valley) | Shiraz | Wakefield |