| 41281 | 41280 | Chile | Pithy and citrusy on the nose, but ultimately it's rather neutral. The palate is citric and lean, with orange, lemon and sour apple flavors. Zesty to the point of tartness, with a citrusy, juicy finish. A pointed SB with zing. | Natura | 86 | 11 | Casablanca Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Emiliana 2010 Natura Sauvignon Blanc (Casablanca Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Emiliana |
| 41282 | 41281 | Chile | Mildly tropical on the nose and pleasant overall, with a touch of match stick to the bouquet. The palate is lemony and sheer, with flavors of Meyer lemon, white peach and apple. Pointed on the finish but clean. Good but normal in the scheme of things. | Sepia Reserva | 86 | 10 | Casablanca Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Vistamar 2010 Sepia Reserva Sauvignon Blanc (Casablanca Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Vistamar |
| 41283 | 41282 | Chile | Salinic and also melony on the mostly clean and crisp nose. The palate is healthy, with round, lightly pithy flavors of green melon, peach and kiwi. Citrusy on the finish and a little green on the fade out. Good for summer quaffing. Drink this year. | Wetland Winemaker's Selection | 86 | 8 | Rapel Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Yali 2010 Wetland Winemaker's Selection Sauvignon Blanc (Rapel Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Yali |
| 41284 | 41283 | New Zealand | Nearly dry, this is a full-bodied, slightly creamy-textured Pinot Gris. It's a bit shy on the nose, offering only modest melon and citrus notes, then closes with hints of nuts and spice. Drink now. | | 86 | 19 | Central Otago | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Mt. Difficulty 2009 Pinot Gris (Central Otago) | Pinot Gris | Mt. Difficulty |
| 41285 | 41284 | Germany | Representing a bit of a chink in von Kesselstatt's impressive array of 2009s, this wine features slightly restrained notes of pineapple and green apple in a slightly uneasy alliance of sweet and sour. Drink up. | Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Kabinett | 86 | 30 | Mosel | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt 2009 Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Kabinett Riesling (Mosel) | Riesling | Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt |
| 41286 | 41285 | Chile | Meaty and roasted on the nose, with rubbery plum and blackberry aromas. This is a full-force wine with clacky, firm tannins and herbal flavors of cassis and dark berry. Finishes roasted, with an herbal character. Lively but coarse feeling. | Reserva | 86 | 13 | Rapel Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Misiones de Rengo 2009 Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah (Rapel Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah | Misiones de Rengo |
| 41287 | 41286 | Italy | Playful aromas of sweet fruit and watermelon candy open the nose of this bright Piedirosso wine. It's smooth and easygoing in the mouth and would pair with grilled sausage or lamb chops. | | 86 | 12 | Southern Italy | Taburno | | | | Ocone 2009 Piedirosso (Taburno) | Piedirosso | Ocone |
| 41288 | 41287 | US | Soft and creamy, like a chocolate and black raspberry drink, sprinkled with pepper and cinnamon. Almost like a Port in its sweetness. | Cask 520 | 86 | 30 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | | | San Antonio 2007 Cask 520 Red (Paso Robles) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | San Antonio |
| 41289 | 41288 | France | Lightly herbaceous, this is a soft, open, easy wine for summer drinking. Attractive grapefruit, green apple and orange zest mix easily together. | Sauvignon Blanc | 86 | | Bordeaux | Côtes de Bordeaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Bertinerie 2009 Sauvignon Blanc (Côtes de Bordeaux) | Sauvignon Blanc | Château Bertinerie |
| 41290 | 41289 | France | Attractively fruity, with plenty of red berry and black cherry flavors. Along with the fruit, the tannins and spice round out the texture, giving a final velvet feel. | | 86 | 12 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château de Fontenille 2008 Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château de Fontenille |
| 41291 | 41290 | South Africa | Ripe and fruit forward. Strong notes of berry preserves and juicy black plum are laced with notes of purple flowers and sweet smoked meat. Medium weight with soft tannins and a clean finish. Drink now. | | 86 | 17 | Wellington | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Eventide Cellar 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Wellington) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Eventide Cellar |
| 41292 | 41291 | US | Gainey's basic Pinot is dry, dark in color and a little heavy. It has cherry, cola, licorice, white pepper and smoky oak flavors, and the tannins are thick. Lacks the vibrancy normally associated with this winery. | | 86 | 30 | California | Sta. Rita Hills | Central Coast | | | Gainey 2008 Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills) | Pinot Noir | Gainey |
| 41293 | 41292 | Italy | Residents of Central-South Italy, and especially the Romans, enjoy a long and loving relationship with Falanghina thanks to the grape's ability to pair with fresh foods and fish. Villa Matilde presents a very clean, pristine and crisp expression with aromas of citrus, white rose and peach. | Tenuta Rocca dei Leoni | 86 | | Southern Italy | Campania | | | | Villa Matilde 2009 Tenuta Rocca dei Leoni Falanghina (Campania) | Falanghina | Villa Matilde |
| 41294 | 41293 | France | With firm tannins, rich berry fruits and more typical red cherry flavors, this has weight and a ripe juicy core. It's ready to drink, but could be kept for another year. | | 86 | 10 | Beaujolais | Beaujolais-Villages | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Barton & Guestier 2009 Beaujolais-Villages | Gamay | Barton & Guestier |
| 41295 | 41294 | US | Will satisfy Chard fans who like ripe fruit and plenty of oak. Shows pineapple marmalade, orange fruit cake, vanilla, buttered popcorn and smoky oak flavors, finished with brisk acidity. | | 86 | 18 | California | Carneros | Napa-Sonoma | | | Buena Vista 2008 Chardonnay (Carneros) | Chardonnay | Buena Vista |
| 41296 | 41295 | US | Made in the modern style, with plenty of sweet oak and modest lime, green apple, persimmon and buttered toast flavors, brightened with acidity. Shows good varietal character for the price. | | 86 | 15 | California | Santa Barbara County | Central Coast | | | Byron 2009 Chardonnay (Santa Barbara County) | Chardonnay | Byron |
| 41297 | 41296 | Italy | Here's a food-friendly Aglianico that opens with pungent aromas of green herb, talc powder, crushed stone and dried fruit. It's a drying but not astringent wine that leaves a polished sensation on the finish. | | 86 | 15 | Southern Italy | Irpinia | | | | La Casa Dell'Orco 2008 Aglianico (Irpinia) | Aglianico | La Casa Dell'Orco |
| 41298 | 41297 | Chile | Other than a slightly burnt and stemmy nose, this is a nice Chilean Pinot. The bouquet deals tea, raspberry and crushed leaves, but as stated, also some burned rhubarb. Feels slightly syrupy and thick, with baked, herbal flavors of raspberry and strawberry. Falls off on the finish, where a bit of green enters the picture. | Lot 21 | 86 | 35 | Leyda Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Leyda 2009 Lot 21 Pinot Noir (Leyda Valley) | Pinot Noir | Leyda |
| 41299 | 41298 | Chile | Olive, herbs and baked berry aromas vie with slightly stemmy scents to create a good but compromised bouquet. The palate has a full feel and juiciness along with medicinal cherry and berry flavors. Finishes toasty, baked and somewhat sharp and herbal. | | 86 | 15 | Maule Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Meli 2008 Carignan (Maule Valley) | Carignan | Meli |
| 41300 | 41299 | Italy | Sour cherry, cranberry, licorice and cola open the nose of Mustilli's Piedirosso. This is an easy, fresh wine that would pair with pizza or pasta topped with loads of cheese. | | 86 | 17 | Southern Italy | Sannio | | | | Mustilli 2008 Piedirosso (Sannio) | Piedirosso | Mustilli |
| 41301 | 41300 | South Africa | Soft animal notes are countered by ripe red fruit aromas on the nose, while more stemmy red berry and cola spice flavors appear in the mouth. Medium weight with a clean, refreshing finish. Drink now. | | 86 | 21 | Elgin | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Elgin Vintners 2008 Pinot Noir (Elgin) | Pinot Noir | Elgin Vintners |
| 41302 | 41301 | South Africa | Fresh and light with ripe fruit notes of red apple and apricot spiced with hints of white florals and lime zest. The medium weight mouth is juicy and clean, the ripe stone fruit flavors carrying through to the close. Drink now. | | 86 | 20 | Elgin | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Elgin Vintners 2009 Viognier (Elgin) | Viognier | Elgin Vintners |
| 41303 | 41302 | South Africa | A blend of 48% Chenin Blanc, 41% Chardonnay and 11% Viognier, this is an interesting white with slightly oxidized but rich notes of honeycomb, toasted hazelnut and baked apple thoughout. Medium weight with a touch of heat coming through on the long finish. | Roulette Blanc | 86 | 25 | Swartland | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Lammershoek 2008 Roulette Blanc White (Swartland) | White Blend | Lammershoek |
| 41304 | 41303 | Portugal | Fresh and fruity, the wine is ripe, soft and with attractive red berry fruits over acidity. Touriga Nacional, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon make a happy blend of fruit and gentle structure. Drink now. | Selection Tinto | 85 | 12 | Tejo | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Encosta do Sobral 2013 Selection Tinto Red (Tejo) | Portuguese Red | Encosta do Sobral |
| 41305 | 41304 | Portugal | This blend of Touriga Nacional and Merlot gives fresh red fruits that are crisp and sharp as a needle. The wine is lively and fruity, soft and ready to drink. | Companhia das Lezírias Tyto Alba Vinhas Protegidas | 85 | 20 | Tejo | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Wines & Winemakers 2015 Companhia das Lezírias Tyto Alba Vinhas Protegidas Rosé (Tejo) | Rosé | Wines & Winemakers |
| 41306 | 41305 | US | Medium ruby in color, this Pinot has an overripe bramble berry aroma, with a slightly stemmy quality in the background. The light-bodied palate boasts juicy red fruits, zippy acidity and sandy tannins. | Avonlea | 85 | 45 | Michigan | Lake Michigan Shore | | Alexander Peartree | | Wyncroft 2012 Avonlea Pinot Noir (Lake Michigan Shore) | Pinot Noir | Wyncroft |
| 41307 | 41306 | US | The nose shows concentrated aromas of pineapple and peach juice that carry to the thick, rich palate. A bit cloying in nature, there isn't enough acidity to create balance come the honeyed-peach finish. | Wren Song Ice Wine | 85 | 50 | Michigan | Lake Michigan Shore | | Alexander Peartree | | Wyncroft 2013 Wren Song Ice Wine Riesling (Lake Michigan Shore) | Riesling | Wyncroft |
| 41308 | 41307 | Spain | Pungent, feline aromas of sweat and cactus set up a sharp, citric palate that's loaded to the brim with acidity. Austere flavors of passion fruit and lime end with a note of mango along with a wave of citric burn. | S-Naia | 85 | 16 | Northern Spain | Rueda | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Naia 2014 S-Naia Sauvignon Blanc (Rueda) | Sauvignon Blanc | Naia |
| 41309 | 41308 | Portugal | This is a half-and-half blend of Touriga Nacional from northern Portugal and Castelão from the south. It's a wine that has plenty of fruit although the two grapes lie uneasily together. The juicy flavors and red berries are contrasted with a metallic acidity that isn't pleasant. Hopefully, the wine will fill out. | Lagoalva | 85 | 25 | Tejo | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta da Lagoalva de Cima 2014 Lagoalva Red (Tejo) | Portuguese Red | Quinta da Lagoalva de Cima |
| 41310 | 41309 | Portugal | A lively mousse characterizes this fresh and fruity wine. It's light, frothy in flavor as well as texture, an attractive concoction of apples and pink grapefruit. The final taste brings out acidity. | Espumante Bruto | 85 | 25 | Tejo | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta da Lagoalva de Cima NV Espumante Bruto Sparkling (Tejo) | Portuguese Sparkling | Quinta da Lagoalva de Cima |