| 48031 | 48030 | US | Scents and flavors suggest dried grain and cracker, along with black cherry fruit. At first, the wine flattens out in the midpalate, but ample breathing puts more fruit and flesh on its frame. | | 87 | 36 | Oregon | Applegate Valley | Southern Oregon | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Schmidt 2012 Syrah (Applegate Valley) | Syrah | Schmidt |
| 48032 | 48031 | US | Chewy and tannic, this has plenty of barrel flavors, but is light on the fruit. Coffee, caramel and toasty components are all here, seeming to smother any ripe fruit that might fill out the middle. | Wooldridge Creek Vineyard | 87 | 32 | Oregon | Applegate Valley | Southern Oregon | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Soléna 2014 Wooldridge Creek Vineyard Merlot (Applegate Valley) | Merlot | Soléna |
| 48033 | 48032 | Italy | Straightforward and fresh, this opens with aromas of jasmine and exotic fruit. The round, juicy palate is reminiscent of citrus, pineapple and pear while a note of bitter almond adds interest. | F | 87 | 13 | Southern Italy | Falanghina del Sannio | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Taba 2015 F (Falanghina del Sannio) | Falanghina | Taba |
| 48034 | 48033 | US | Seared yellow apple, lemon rinds and pressed white flowers show on the nose of this bottling from the pioneering winery, which was recently acquired by the Gallo family. The texture is quite steely with bountiful acidity, but the flavors are a little flat on the sip, where stone fruit and squeezed citrus show. | Logan Sleepy Hollow Vineyard | 87 | 28 | California | Santa Lucia Highlands | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Talbott 2014 Logan Sleepy Hollow Vineyard Chardonnay (Santa Lucia Highlands) | Chardonnay | Talbott |
| 48035 | 48034 | US | Made from mostly Merlot grapes that went direct-to-press to preserve color and tannin, this is a dark, pink and nutty wine, full-bodied and somewhat intense. While dry, the fruit leans toward the tangy end of the spectrum. It's food friendly and thirst quenching. | Bell Mountain Estate | 87 | 27 | California | Alexander Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Medlock Ames 2015 Bell Mountain Estate Rosé (Alexander Valley) | Rosé | Medlock Ames |
| 48036 | 48035 | Argentina | The welcoming aromas of red berry and cherry are slightly smoky and spicy. Showing good body, this has light tannins, with flavors of toasty plum, berry, chocolate and spice. It's round, mellow and easy on the finish. | | 87 | 10 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Salvatore Principe 2011 Malbec (Mendoza) | Malbec | Salvatore Principe |
| 48037 | 48036 | Italy | Part of a wine series made from indigenous varieties of northeast Italy, this easy-going effort shows medium structure, with a creamy fullness. The finish has bright endnotes of cut grass, lime and honeydew. It's perfect for appetizers or light summer lunches. | | 87 | 19 | Northeastern Italy | Venezia Giulia | | | | Sirch 2011 Pinot Grigio (Venezia Giulia) | Pinot Grigio | Sirch |
| 48038 | 48037 | Italy | A drying touch of talcum powder or crushed white pepper is followed by beautifully intense notes of peach, apricot and honey. This has extra sweetness and softness on the finish. | Millesimato Dry | 87 | 17 | Veneto | Asolo Prosecco Superiore | | | | Bele Casel 2010 Millesimato Dry (Asolo Prosecco Superiore) | Glera | Bele Casel |
| 48039 | 48038 | Argentina | This delivers a solid mix of red fruits, herbs and spices on the nose. The palate feels a little jagged, but it's forward and contains lively flavors of cherry, plum, nutmeg and brown sugar. It's fruity on the finish, with a dash of cocoa. | | 87 | 17 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Casarena 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Casarena |
| 48040 | 48039 | US | With a soft, velvety mouthfeel, this bi-county Cabernet offers lush blackberry, blueberry, chocolate and spice flavors that are gently touched by smoky oak. This earns extra points for elegance and sipability. | | 87 | 13 | California | Napa County-Lake County | North Coast | | | Jade Mountain 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa County-Lake County) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Jade Mountain |
| 48041 | 48040 | Italy | Bright fruit tones of peach, melon and Golden Delicious apple sit with the soft, creamy perlage. Overall, there's a feminine, delicate quality to this sparkler. | Extra Dry | 87 | | Veneto | Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore | | | | La Farra NV Extra Dry (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore) | Glera | La Farra |
| 48042 | 48041 | France | A fruity wine—this is full of strawberry flavor, with enough acidity and soft, warm tannins to give it shape. While it can age, it is ready to drink now. | Domaine de la Créa Sous Roche | 87 | | Burgundy | Saint-Romain | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Louis Max 2009 Domaine de la Créa Sous Roche (Saint-Romain) | Pinot Noir | Louis Max |
| 48043 | 48042 | US | Pours atypically dark for a Pinot Noir, and the color is reflected in the mouth, where the wine turns as heavy and full-bodied as Grenache. It's a good wine, hearty and flavorful in berries and cola, but lacks Pinot Noir's signature delicacy. | Estate Block 3 | 87 | 46 | California | Santa Lucia Highlands | Central Coast | | | McIntyre Vineyards 2010 Estate Block 3 Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands) | Pinot Noir | McIntyre Vineyards |
| 48044 | 48043 | Italy | Arguably one of the best value wines from Italy this year, this has beautifully intense aromas of jasmine, honey and exotic fruit. It's simple and well made, with a sweet softness and a fruity succulence on the finish. | | 87 | 9 | Northeastern Italy | Vigneti delle Dolomiti | | | | Mezzacorona 2011 Moscato (Vigneti delle Dolomiti) | Moscato | Mezzacorona |
| 48045 | 48044 | New Zealand | This seems to be hurrying along its aging curve, showing a burnished gold color. It's smoky and intense, with citrusy fruit that's more like grapefruit than anything else, plus plenty of weight and bright acidity. Drink up. | Valhalla | 87 | 30 | Waiheke Island | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Man O' War 2009 Valhalla Chardonnay (Waiheke Island) | Chardonnay | Man O' War |
| 48046 | 48045 | US | This is a straightforward, clean, fruity wine, with a green apple flavor. | | 87 | 13 | Oregon | Oregon | Oregon Other | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Eola Hills 2010 Pinot Gris (Oregon) | Pinot Gris | Eola Hills |
| 48047 | 48046 | US | Oaky and tart, this is anchored by a bright raspberry flavor. There is a firm, toasty edge to the tannins, and plenty of buoyant acidity. | Estate | 87 | 30 | Oregon | Rogue Valley | Southern Oregon | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Folin Cellars 2008 Estate Tempranillo (Rogue Valley) | Tempranillo | Folin Cellars |
| 48048 | 48047 | Italy | Citrus, pear and peach open the bouquet. The palate shows a soft, creamy perlage, with a tangerine note and even a touch of crushed clove, giving this sparkler a unique personality. | Extra Dry | 87 | 19 | Veneto | Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore | | | | Gregoletto NV Extra Dry (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore) | Glera | Gregoletto |
| 48049 | 48048 | US | A very sweet wine, this has a residual sugar of 11.9%. The sweetness of white sugar dominates the orange and apricot fruit. | Violetta Late Harvest | 87 | 85 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Grgich Hills 2009 Violetta Late Harvest White (Napa Valley) | White Blend | Grgich Hills |
| 48050 | 48049 | Italy | A playful touch of sweetness appears in the mouth, giving this an added sense of softness and dimension. Its momentum is carried forth thanks to soft tones of peach, honey and jasmine. | Extra Dry | 87 | 14 | Veneto | Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore | | | | Terre di San Venanzio Fortunato NV Extra Dry (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore) | Glera | Terre di San Venanzio Fortunato |
| 48051 | 48050 | US | Tastes soft and high in alcohol, with flavors of chocolate, cherry pie filling and spice. An appealing wine that's for drinking now. | La Storia Cuvée 32 | 87 | 25 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | | | Trentadue 2009 La Storia Cuvée 32 Red (Sonoma County) | Red Blend | Trentadue |
| 48052 | 48051 | Italy | Fresh and citrusy, this is heavy on tangerine and grapefruit aromas. It offers steady, foamy perlage that gives the wine softness and richness on the finish. | V Brut | 87 | 19 | Veneto | Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore | | | | Vettori NV V Brut (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore) | Glera | Vettori |
| 48053 | 48052 | Italy | Light in color and bright in floral intensity, this delivers flavors of citrus, stone fruit and apple, with a subtle endnote of chopped mint or basil. | Brut | 87 | 22 | Veneto | Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Superiore | | | | Borgoluce NV Brut (Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Superiore) | Glera | Borgoluce |
| 48054 | 48053 | Italy | Crisp, fresh and firm, this opens with steely effervescence and etched notes of flint, white pepper and delicate spring flower. The finish is dry and bright. | Maschio dei Cavalieri Brut Rive di Colbertaldo | 87 | 19 | Veneto | Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore | | | | Cantine Maschio NV Maschio dei Cavalieri Brut Rive di Colbertaldo (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore) | Glera | Cantine Maschio |
| 48055 | 48054 | US | This smells of subdued strawberry and raspberry, with a twist of violet. It is tightly structured, tasting of brick and tar, and its finish is ripe, brambly and bittersweet. | Valenti Ranch | 87 | 24 | California | Mendocino Ridge | | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Claudia Springs 2009 Valenti Ranch Zinfandel (Mendocino Ridge) | Zinfandel | Claudia Springs |
| 48056 | 48055 | France | Wood-influenced aromas set the scene, with the wine's toast character partnered with ripe red fruits and taut acidity. It needs at least three years to balance out. | Les Ecusseaux Premier Cru | 87 | 46 | Burgundy | Auxey-Duresses | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Jessiaume 2009 Les Ecusseaux Premier Cru (Auxey-Duresses) | Pinot Noir | Domaine Jessiaume |
| 48057 | 48056 | France | Called “Apiana” because Muscat is attractive to bees, this is very dry and lightly perfumed. It has great fresh acidity to complement the grape and spice character. | Uva Apiana | 87 | | Alsace | Alsace | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Vincent Stoeffler 2010 Uva Apiana Muscat (Alsace) | Muscat | Domaine Vincent Stoeffler |
| 48058 | 48057 | France | A wine that hints at spice, this is mainly floral, with a yellow fruit flavor and a ripe, full-bodied feel. | | 87 | | Alsace | Alsace | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Vincent Stoeffler 2011 Pinot Gris (Alsace) | Pinot Gris | Domaine Vincent Stoeffler |
| 48059 | 48058 | New Zealand | This pretty Pinot is less concentrated than those in Palliser's The Great... series, but the fruit speaks louder nonetheless. Bright cherry fruit retains Martinborough's savory, earthy edge while finishing crisp, with a hint of tea leaf. Drink now. | | 87 | 28 | Martinborough | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Palliser Estate 2008 Pinot Noir (Martinborough) | Pinot Noir | Palliser Estate |
| 48060 | 48059 | Italy | This bright sparkling wine delivers a touch of sassy spice in front of softer aromas of stone fruit, white flower and dried herb. Pair this with cocktail snacks, like potato chips or green olives. | Extra Dry | 87 | 13 | Veneto | Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore | | | | Progettidivini NV Extra Dry (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore) | Glera | Progettidivini |