| 40970 | 40969 | Austria | Soft fruit that shows velvet tannins and a full, ripe red berry character. There are milk chocolate and bitter cherry flavors and very fresh acidity, all comfortably integrated, just finishing with an edge of pepper. | Classic | 86 | 28 | Thermenregion | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Fischer 2005 Classic Pinot Noir (Thermenregion) | Pinot Noir | Fischer |
| 40971 | 40970 | France | An unusual Nuits-St.-Georges. Normally the wines are dark, dry and tannic. But this is fruity, light, fresh. With its vibrant red fruits, it seems very out of character, if pleasing. | | 86 | 44 | Burgundy | Nuits-St.-Georges | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Henri de Villamont 2005 Nuits-St.-Georges | Pinot Noir | Henri de Villamont |
| 40972 | 40971 | Italy | Stone fruit and pear appear immediately on the nose of this luminous sparkler, which also offers dimension and personality. As a Brut, the wine tastes soft and full of fruit flavors and has creamy peach on the finish. | Cuvée di Boj Brut | 86 | 14 | Veneto | Prosecco di Valdobbiadene | | | | Valdo NV Cuvée di Boj Brut (Prosecco di Valdobbiadene) | Prosecco | Valdo |
| 40973 | 40972 | Romania | With a fresh but earthy nose of flowers, honey and herbs, this approachable white begs for food pairing. Simple but balanced and with a flirty character, it has a summer sipping kind of appeal. | Alb de Murfatlar | 86 | 20 | Murfatlar | | | Susan Kostrzewa | @suskostrzewa | VinArte 2004 Alb de Murfatlar Pinot Gris (Murfatlar) | Pinot Gris | VinArte |
| 40974 | 40973 | US | Entirely barrel-fermented in older barrels, this wine nevertheless shows plenty of buttered toast aromas to go with its tropical fruit. It's broad in the mouth, medium-bodied and turns citrusy on the finish. | Morning Fog | 86 | 14 | California | Livermore Valley | Central Coast | | | Wente 2006 Morning Fog Chardonnay (Livermore Valley) | Chardonnay | Wente |
| 40975 | 40974 | Austria | Lightly perfumed, this wood-aged wine has soft tannins and an unfocused character, which brings spice as well as green fruits. The aftertaste is taut and earthy. | Reserve | 86 | 29 | Südoststeiermark | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Winkler-Hermaden 2005 Reserve Pinot Noir (Südoststeiermark) | Pinot Noir | Winkler-Hermaden |
| 40976 | 40975 | Italy | This is a pretty, luminous straw-colored sparkler with subtle shadings of honey, stone fruit, white flower and mineral. The wine is crisp and drying in the mouth but it also imparts a slight sensation of sweetness in the form of peach flavors. | Olive Garden Brut | 86 | 13 | Veneto | Prosecco del Veneto | | | | Zonin NV Olive Garden Brut (Prosecco del Veneto) | Prosecco | Zonin |
| 40977 | 40976 | Italy | Fruity and fresh, this is a sweet-smelling, but not over-the-top Prosecco Dry with measured aromas of chopped fruit salad, kiwi and citrus. The wine offers an easy, fresh approach and ends with a long trail of sweet fruit. | Millesimato Dry | 86 | 18 | Veneto | Prosecco di Valdobbiadene | | | | Andreola Orsola NV Millesimato Dry (Prosecco di Valdobbiadene) | Prosecco | Andreola Orsola |
| 40951 | 40950 | Portugal | A dark, ripe and fruity wine that is full of dense red-fruit aromas and spicy tannins. The palate offers ample freshness, with crisp, juicy red berry fruit up front. Drink now and until 2017. | Samora Tinto | 86 | 13 | Tejo | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Wines & Winemakers 2011 Samora Tinto Red (Tejo) | Portuguese Red | Wines & Winemakers |
| 40978 | 40977 | Argentina | Nice berry aromas feature a smidgen of spice and herbs, while the palate has forward acidity that props up lively berry flavors. Expect no frills and this big-format Merlot will satisfy. It's ripe and sweet, and overall it's done right. | White Pearl | 86 | 12 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Antonio Cesar Cavalli 2006 White Pearl Merlot (Mendoza) | Merlot | Antonio Cesar Cavalli |
| 40979 | 40978 | Argentina | For two years running this Torrontes is White Pearl's most praiseworthy wine. It is true and tasty, with flowery aromas leading to flavors of lychee, papaya, melon and grass. Decent body and length give it credibility as a 1.5L Best Buy. | White Pearl | 86 | 12 | Other | Salta | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Antonio Cesar Cavalli 2007 White Pearl Torrontés (Salta) | Torrontés | Antonio Cesar Cavalli |
| 40980 | 40979 | Spain | This semisweet blend of Malvasia and Viura is not everyday stuff, but if you have a taste for something sweet and different, give it a try. The nose is floral and waxy, while flavors of honey and ultraripe pineapple are heady and sugary. Not a drop-dead winner but unique and interesting. | Diamante Semi-Sweet Malvasia-Viura | 86 | 12 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bodegas Franco-Españolas 2006 Diamante Semi-Sweet Malvasia-Viura White (Rioja) | White Blend | Bodegas Franco-Españolas |
| 40952 | 40951 | Portugal | A cool, crisp and fresh wine that also has enough weight to go well with food. It has lively lemon, plum and red apple flavors. A touch of steely character lends great shape to this ready to drink wine. | Azul Portugal | 86 | 11 | Tejo | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Wines & Winemakers 2012 Azul Portugal White (Tejo) | Portuguese White | Wines & Winemakers |
| 40953 | 40952 | US | There's a whiff of almond, a flavor of lime pith and a finish of wet stone in this light Pinot Blanc. A suggestion of cracker comes through in the finish. | | 86 | 20 | Oregon | McMinnville | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Youngberg Hill Vineyards 2012 Pinot Blanc (McMinnville) | Pinot Blanc | Youngberg Hill Vineyards |
| 40954 | 40953 | Portugal | A soft, smooth and juicy wine, with attractive red fruit aromas and a warm, fragrant texture. The wine has spice, hints of herbs and a strong layer of acidity. Drink now and until 2018. | Bridão Clássico | 86 | 7 | Tejo | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Adega Cooperativa do Cartaxo 2010 Bridão Clássico Red (Tejo) | Portuguese Red | Adega Cooperativa do Cartaxo |
| 40955 | 40954 | Italy | This sparkling wine has aromas of baked apricot, walnut, hay, citrus and oak. The palate is lean and dry, without enough fruit richness to support the oak. | Dosage Zero Millesimato Brut | 86 | 65 | Lombardy | Franciacorta | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Castello Bonomi 2007 Dosage Zero Millesimato Brut Sparkling (Franciacorta) | Sparkling Blend | Castello Bonomi |
| 40956 | 40955 | France | This is a bright and fruity red-currant and berry-fruited wine. It has some richness along with a more stalky edge. Wood aging shows subtly along with the firm tannins of the vintage. Drink from 2014. | | 86 | 12 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux Supérieur | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château la Rose Belair 2010 Bordeaux Supérieur | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château la Rose Belair |
| 40957 | 40956 | US | It's not clear what the varietal blend is, but it tastes like a Rhône-style wine, and a simple one, at that. Soft and silky, it has raspberry, honey, toasted almond and cinnamon flavors. | Pantheon | 86 | 22 | California | Santa Ynez Valley | Central Coast | | | Demetria 2010 Pantheon Red (Santa Ynez Valley) | Red Blend | Demetria |
| 40958 | 40957 | France | A hint of earthiness and tannins add complexity to this fruity, bright wine full of red berry flavors. It's fragrant, delicious and refreshingly juicy, but not for aging. | | 86 | 25 | France Other | Chignin | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine les Cantates 2011 Mondeuse (Chignin) | Mondeuse | Domaine les Cantates |
| 40959 | 40958 | US | A delightful Pinot Grigio, perfect for drinking as an appetizer wine, or with anything from fried chicken to Vietnamese pho. It's crisp in acidity, which gives a balanced structure to the ripe lime, apple and peach fruit flavors. | | 86 | 8 | California | California | California Other | | | Domino 2012 Pinot Grigio (California) | Pinot Grigio | Domino |
| 40960 | 40959 | Italy | Here's a simple but well made red from Tuscany that has floral aromas of violet and rose with berry notes. The palate offers bright cherry, red currant and a touch of spice. Pair this with pasta dishes or grilled vegetables. | Pietramaggio | 86 | 11 | Tuscany | Toscana | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Fattoria di Grignano 2011 Pietramaggio Red (Toscana) | Red Blend | Fattoria di Grignano |
| 40961 | 40960 | Portugal | This is a smooth, creamy wine, with apple and pear aromas and flavors, as well as a crisp texture. It's full-bodied, very fruity and ready to drink, with bursting freshness and lingering acidity. | Oscar's Branco | 86 | 12 | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quevedo 2012 Oscar's Branco White (Douro) | Portuguese White | Quevedo |
| 40962 | 40961 | Portugal | This is a perfumed wine, its freshness leaping from the glass. It has crisp green and white fruits, lively acidity and a light, tangy character. The finish shows more richness and a dry, textured feel. | | 86 | 12 | Tejo | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta do Casal Branco 2012 White (Tejo) | Portuguese White | Quinta do Casal Branco |
| 40963 | 40962 | Italy | Here's a simple Barbera with bright aromas of red fruit. On the palate, this shows cherry along with a hint of vanilla and peppery notes. Very fresh and smooth, but ready to drink now. | Tardoc | 86 | 15 | Piedmont | Barbera d'Alba | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Villadoria 2012 Tardoc (Barbera d'Alba) | Barbera | Villadoria |
| 40964 | 40963 | US | Kenwood perfected their Chardonnay style a long time ago, and it works, so why would they change? The quality may vary vintage to vintage, but not by much, and the price is always everyday. The 2012 is ripe and fruity, with orange and mango flavors enhanced by sweet oak and crisp acidity. | | 86 | 14 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | | | Kenwood 2012 Chardonnay (Sonoma County) | Chardonnay | Kenwood |
| 40965 | 40964 | US | Yes, this blend of Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, French Colombard and Muscat Canelli is quite sweet, with sugary flavors of oranges, peaches, vanilla and toast. And yes, some people will turn their noses up at it. Too bad for them—it's an ideal wine for drinking at the beach or picnics, or celebrating just about anything. | Sweet Cuvée | 86 | 14 | California | California | California Other | | | Korbel NV Sweet Cuvée Sparkling (California) | Sparkling Blend | Korbel |
| 40966 | 40965 | France | Delicately perfumed with bright red-fruit aromas, this is a light, fruity, forward wine that is ready to drink now. Acidity cuts through the palate and soft tannins linger on the finish. | | 86 | 20 | Burgundy | Bourgogne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Louis Chavy 2011 Bourgogne | Pinot Noir | Louis Chavy |
| 40967 | 40966 | US | You'll find lots of upfront blackberry, black currant, roasted meat and cedar flavors in this dry Malbec. It's a little soft, but easy to drink now, especially with beef. | Valley View Vineyard | 86 | 20 | California | Santa Barbara County | Central Coast | | | Lucas & Lewellen 2010 Valley View Vineyard Malbec (Santa Barbara County) | Malbec | Lucas & Lewellen |
| 40968 | 40967 | Italy | This wine has a pretty, honey-like element to the nose that is backed by chamomile tea and dried herbs. The ensemble gives it interesting personality and a clean, fresh dimension. | Sergio Extra Dry | 86 | 18 | Veneto | Prosecco di Valdobbiadene | | | | Mionetto NV Sergio Extra Dry (Prosecco di Valdobbiadene) | Prosecco | Mionetto |
| 40969 | 40968 | Italy | You'll appreciate the harmony and cheerful personality of this luminous Prosecco. Riva dei Fiori is redolent of peach blossom and white stone and has a smooth, creamy quality with the staying power and persistence to stand up to leek quiche or other oven-cooked appetizers. | Riva dei Fiori Brut | 86 | 20 | Veneto | Prosecco di Conegliano e Valdobbiadene | | | | Montesel NV Riva dei Fiori Brut (Prosecco di Conegliano e Valdobbiadene) | Prosecco | Montesel |