| 40021 | 40020 | US | In this wine a deft mix of brambly berries and bitter green herbs balances against firm, earthy tannins. The supporting acids are ample but not intrusive. | | 87 | 24 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Torii Mor 2013 Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Noir | Torii Mor |
| 40022 | 40021 | France | Ripe and juicy, this is a warm, red-fruited wine. With plenty of acidity, it is fresh, although the big attraction here is the fresh fruit balanced by the firm, smoky tannins. Drink from summer 2016. | La Chenevière | 87 | 15 | Beaujolais | Morgon | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Vignerons de Bel Air 2014 La Chenevière (Morgon) | Gamay | Vignerons de Bel Air |
| 40023 | 40022 | Italy | Aromas of mature plum, dark berry and violet lead the way. On the straightforward palate, hints of toast and espresso add a bit of depth to the dried cherry core. Dusty but fleeting tannins lead to a slightly raspy finish. | Piegaia Riserva | 87 | 25 | Tuscany | Chianti Classico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Villa Calcinaia 2012 Piegaia Riserva (Chianti Classico) | Sangiovese | Villa Calcinaia |
| 40024 | 40023 | Chile | This reddish-pink rosé of Syrah is clean up front, with touches of yeast, chewing gum and red fruits on the nose. Fairly full-bodied as rosé goes, this tastes fruity but nondescript, while the finish is similar before showing some sweetness. | Cefiro Reserva Syrah | 87 | 12 | Casablanca Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Viña Casablanca 2015 Cefiro Reserva Syrah Rosé (Casablanca Valley) | Rosé | Viña Casablanca |
| 40025 | 40024 | US | Quite pale in color, this is an aromatically expressive, very varietal wine, with notes of forest floor, sarsaparilla and cherry. The flavors are light—not delivering on the aroma's promise—but still having richness, with nervy acids keeping it energized. | | 87 | 16 | Oregon | Oregon | Oregon Other | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Windy Bay 2013 Pinot Noir (Oregon) | Pinot Noir | Windy Bay |
| 40026 | 40025 | Australia | This medium-bodied wine offers an elegant, silky mouthfeel. Some yeasty-dough aromas add interest to the pineapple and tangerine flavors, which linger delicately on the finish. | Generation Series Cold Chalk | 87 | 29 | South Australia | Adelaide Hills | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Mr. Riggs 2013 Generation Series Cold Chalk Chardonnay (Adelaide Hills) | Chardonnay | Mr. Riggs |
| 40027 | 40026 | Spain | Standard aromas of cantaloupe and lees feed into a bright, lively palate with bracing acidity and good overall balance. Nectarine and citrus flavors are basic but hang in there on a lasting finish. | | 87 | 13 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Muga 2014 Rosé (Rioja) | Rosé | Muga |
| 40028 | 40027 | Spain | Aromas of peach, red apple skins and cantaloupe come with powdery, soapy notes. This feels fresh, with vivid flavors of stone fruits and peach pit. A steady, clean finish renders this proper for immediate consumption. | Clos de Torribas | 87 | 12 | Catalonia | Penedès | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Pinord 2014 Clos de Torribas Rosé (Penedès) | Rosé | Pinord |
| 40029 | 40028 | US | It's quite different from the winery's inaugural 2005 Sangiovese, with more sweet cranberry fruit and chewy, peppery tannins. It's got both muscle and spice, with a sweet, cotton candy core that is buttressed with the power of the lengthy finish that adds layers of fat and cocoa. | | 87 | 20 | Washington | Walla Walla Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Trio Vintners 2006 Sangiovese (Walla Walla Valley (WA)) | Sangiovese | Trio Vintners |
| 40030 | 40029 | Greece | A fine example of how integrated the Xinomavro grape can be. Earthy, Mediterranean nosings of eucalyptus, olive and clove lead into balanced, simply attractive flavors of spice and fruit that are robust but refined. A great choice for a spiced meat entree—think grilled lamb kebabs. Tannic but smooth. | Epilegmenos Reserve | 87 | 16 | Naoussa | | | Susan Kostrzewa | @suskostrzewa | Tsantali 2003 Epilegmenos Reserve Xinomavro (Naoussa) | Xinomavro | Tsantali |
| 40031 | 40030 | Italy | Here is a luminous single-vineyard bubbly with steady and persistent perlage and pristine aromas of acacia flower, orange zest and peach. Thanks to small percentages of Verdiso and Perera, it is a very fruit-forward wine with great balance and drying mineral tones. | Dirupo Brut | 87 | 16 | Veneto | Prosecco di Valdobbiadene | | | | Andreola Orsola NV Dirupo Brut (Prosecco di Valdobbiadene) | Prosecco | Andreola Orsola |
| 40032 | 40031 | Italy | This Prosecco Brut (made with 5% Chardonnay for extra smoothness) delivers floral aromas of dried lavender and rose backed by mineral tones and pulpy peach. It's a lively and generous wine made by Franco Adami, one of the most charismatic and enthusiastic producers in Prosecco land. | Bosco di Gica Brut | 87 | 18 | Veneto | Prosecco di Valdobbiadene | | | | Adami NV Bosco di Gica Brut (Prosecco di Valdobbiadene) | Prosecco | Adami |
| 40033 | 40032 | US | Consumers need to be warned that this Zin has 16.3% alcohol, which puts it nearly in Port territory. That aside, it's a good example of its style, which lots of people like. Dry and well-structured in acids and tannins, it shows rich flavors of red and black currants, anise, cola and crushed pepper. | Monto Rosso Vineyard Viñas Antiguas | 87 | 55 | California | Sonoma Valley | Sonoma | | | Amapola Creek 2005 Monto Rosso Vineyard Viñas Antiguas Zinfandel (Sonoma Valley) | Zinfandel | Amapola Creek |
| 40034 | 40033 | Italy | Belcanto di Bellussi is a soapy, fragrant expression of Prosecco with frothy cream and pretty aromas of fruity pulp and peach. This sparkler has a creamy mouthfeel and a generous sweet spot in the form of honey and melon. | Belcanto Extra Dry | 87 | 14 | Veneto | Prosecco di Valdobbiadene | | | | Bellussi NV Belcanto Extra Dry (Prosecco di Valdobbiadene) | Prosecco | Bellussi |
| 40035 | 40034 | US | Made in a spare, angular style, this has citrus zest, mineral and pear flavors, brightened by acidity. It's an elegant wine with a creamy, buttery texture. | Savoy Vineyard | 87 | 35 | California | Anderson Valley | | | | Breggo 2006 Savoy Vineyard Chardonnay (Anderson Valley) | Chardonnay | Breggo |
| 40036 | 40035 | Italy | This Prosecco Extra Dry definitely boasts sweet, fruity tones of peach, melon and honey and backs those aromas with a creamy, frothy texture. It has piquant, lively effervescence and a crisp, citrusy finish. Col Vetoraz is located at the heart of Valdobbiadene's most celebrated cru. | Extra Dry | 87 | 18 | Veneto | Prosecco di Valdobbiadene | | | | Col Vetoraz Spumanti NV Extra Dry (Prosecco di Valdobbiadene) | Prosecco | Col Vetoraz Spumanti |
| 40037 | 40036 | Spain | Watermelon, cantaloupe and peach aromas are just as they should be, while the palate is whole, fresh and full of tangerine and nectarine. Compact, defined and complete, with a smooth, light finish. Nothing miraculous but great for summer sipping. | Rosado | 87 | 12 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | El Coto 2007 Rosado Rosé (Rioja) | Rosé | El Coto |
| 40038 | 40037 | Argentina | The ultimate patio/terrace wine has been found, and it's Urban from O. Fournier. True as can be, with lychee, acacia and green melon aromas and flavors, this wine is plump but refreshing, with honest Cafayate character. Maybe the best under-$10 white wine being made in Argentina. | Urban | 87 | 8 | Other | Cafayate | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | O. Fournier 2007 Urban Torrontés (Cafayate) | Torrontés | O. Fournier |
| 40039 | 40038 | US | From a vineyard in Philo comes this full-bodied rosé. Made by combining finished Pinot Noir wine with stainless steel-fermented free run juice, it has tart flavors of cherry skin, cherry juice and minerals. | Philo Rosé | 87 | 22 | California | Anderson Valley | | | | Standish 2006 Philo Rosé Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley) | Pinot Noir | Standish |
| 40040 | 40039 | Argentina | Big and strong, with full but easy black-fruit aromas. Ripeness is where it should be, as cassis and berry flavors work the consistent palate before giving way to a medium-long finish. Along the way there are hints of herbs, coffee and cherry cough drop. | Select | 87 | 11 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Trivento 2006 Select Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Trivento |
| 40041 | 40040 | Italy | Here's an elegant, drying Prosecco Brut (with 10% Bianchetta and 5% Verdiso) that delivers pretty mineral linearity backed by a beautiful embroidery of flowers and yellow fruit. The wine is clean and crisp with zesty lemon on the close. | Brut | 87 | | Veneto | Prosecco di Conegliano e Valdobbiadene | | | | La Tordera NV Brut (Prosecco di Conegliano e Valdobbiadene) | Prosecco | La Tordera |
| 40042 | 40041 | US | Firm and minerally, with zippy acids framing oak-touched mango, pear and sautéed banana flavors. Not a big Chard, but an elegant, crisply dry one. | Reserve | 87 | 25 | California | Santa Cruz Mountains | Central Coast | | | Martin Ray 2006 Reserve Chardonnay (Santa Cruz Mountains) | Chardonnay | Martin Ray |
| 40043 | 40042 | US | Young, elegant, spicy and still quite tight, this is showing lovely fragrances of rose and cherry. In the mouth it seems more elegantly feminine, less powerful than the Bruno's II blend. Syrah contributes black pepper, raspberry and red currant; the Bordeaux grapes put some tannic muscle into the back end. | Bruno's Blend III Red Wine | 87 | 23 | Washington | Columbia Valley-Walla Walla Valley | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Va Piano NV Bruno's Blend III Red Wine Red (Columbia Valley-Walla Walla Valley) | Red Blend | Va Piano |
| 40044 | 40043 | Italy | There's a soapy, lavender-like quality that gives more prominence to its dry character, lingering mineral tones and uniquely dusty finish. Dense and more sophisticated than your standard Prosecco because the blend includes 10% Chardonnay that was aged in oak for six months. | Cuvée del Fondatore | 87 | 18 | Veneto | Prosecco di Valdobbiadene | | | | Valdo NV Cuvée del Fondatore (Prosecco di Valdobbiadene) | Prosecco | Valdo |
| 40045 | 40044 | Italy | There are beautiful fruit tones here that recall a fresh fruit salad with green apple, kiwi and thin slices of banana. You'll love the intensity and persistence of this wine and its long, sweet fruit flavors. | Dry Cuvée | 87 | 19 | Veneto | Prosecco di Conegliano e Valdobbiadene | | | | Villa Sandi NV Dry Cuvée (Prosecco di Conegliano e Valdobbiadene) | Prosecco | Villa Sandi |
| 40046 | 40045 | Austria | Spicy wine, with its soft red stone fruits and bright tannins. There is a certain layer of dryness, and the acidity is fresh and gleaming. Being a Klassik style, there is a minimum of wood aging, and the wine just speaks of the fruit. Glass stopper. | Blauer Klassik | 87 | 17 | Südoststeiermark | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Winkler-Hermaden 2006 Blauer Klassik Zweigelt (Südoststeiermark) | Zweigelt | Winkler-Hermaden |
| 40047 | 40046 | Austria | This intensely perfumed, delicate style, with some tight tannins from the fruit, is full of red currant and plum skin tannins, lifted by fresh acidity and finished with hedgerow fruit flavors. | | 87 | 40 | Niederösterreich | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Zull 2004 Pinot Noir (Niederösterreich) | Pinot Noir | Zull |
| 40048 | 40047 | Austria | One of the new generation of Grüners, reflecting the terroir of the Weinviertel of Lower Austria. It is fresh, crisp, clean—maybe a little too clean—but certainly showing green apple and pepper flavors touched with white fruits. Screwcap. | Weinviertel DAC | 87 | 18 | Weinviertel | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Zull 2006 Weinviertel DAC Grüner Veltliner (Weinviertel) | Grüner Veltliner | Zull |
| 40049 | 40048 | Austria | An attractive, perfumed blend of Chardonnay and Muscat grapes, very summery, fresh and crisp. There's lively acidity, quince and pear flavors and a vibrant fruity aftertaste. Screwcap. | Trie | 87 | 15 | Burgenland | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Gunter Triebaumer 2007 Trie White (Burgenland) | White Blend | Gunter Triebaumer |
| 40050 | 40049 | Austria | Very light, elegant, fresh wine, crisp in the extreme, deliciously perfumed with its white flower aromas and hedgerow fruits. There is a green element here, shown in the fruit skin structure, which ends with an aftertaste of fresh, piercing acidity. Screwcap. | | 87 | 18 | Kamptal | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Loimer 2007 Riesling (Kamptal) | Riesling | Loimer |