| 50281 | 50280 | France | With 80% Chardonnay barrel-fermented and 20% Pinot Noir from vat, this prestige cuvée is ripe, with the fruit softening towards a more mature character. A tang of orange zest gives a crisp texture that contrasts with the spicy, rich aftertaste. The wine from the family's small vineyards in the Marne Valley is still developing; drink from 2018. | Confidencia Brut | 91 | 57 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Liebart-Régnier 2010 Confidencia Brut (Champagne) | Champagne Blend | Liebart-Régnier |
| 50282 | 50281 | US | Strong cedar notes greet the nose alongside charred red bell pepper, crushed gravel and elderberry fruit. Pencil shavings are prominent on the very full and complex palate, giving nuance to black plums, roasted beef, charcoal and dark chocolate. | JD Hurley | 91 | 26 | California | Santa Clara Valley | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Martin Ranch 2013 JD Hurley Merlot (Santa Clara Valley) | Merlot | Martin Ranch |
| 50283 | 50282 | Spain | Even in a cool year, Mauro has bottled a ripe Tempranillo (with 10% Syrah) that smells of raisin and toasty oak. Full, chewy and balanced on the palate, this tastes rooty, chocolaty and like mixed black fruits. Flavors of pepper, coffee and toast accent dark fruit and prune on the finish. Drink this fairly tannic red through 2024. | | 91 | 50 | Northern Spain | Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Mauro 2013 Red (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León) | Tempranillo Blend | Mauro |
| 50284 | 50283 | US | This is a hefty wine that's also well-polished and well balanced. Wonderful aromas and flavors blend cedar, cinnamon, tobacco, red cherry and black plum, while a blanket of fine-grained tannins wraps everything up in an appetizing grip. | | 91 | 19 | California | Mendocino County | | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Monte Volpe 2012 Sangiovese (Mendocino County) | Sangiovese | Monte Volpe |
| 50285 | 50284 | US | A healthy portion of new oak blends beautifully with the variety's inherent tannins in this full-bodied wine. The two influences meld with each other rather than pile on. It has that sweet-seeming oak perfume, like cedar, vanilla and cinnamon, followed by vivid red cherry and raspberry flavors with new leather accents that linger through the finish. | Pauli Ranch | 91 | 42 | California | Redwood Valley | | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Muscardini 2012 Pauli Ranch Sangiovese (Redwood Valley) | Sangiovese | Muscardini |
| 50286 | 50285 | US | A classy, spicy oak aroma and very concentrated fruit flavors highlight this full-bodied and firmly tannic wine. It's so layered and saturated with delicious dark fruit that the impression stays on the tongue and palate for a long finish. | Zio Luciano Estate Grown, Produced and Bottled | 91 | 25 | California | Sierra Foothills | Sierra Foothills | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Naggiar 2013 Zio Luciano Estate Grown, Produced and Bottled Red (Sierra Foothills) | Red Blend | Naggiar |
| 50287 | 50286 | France | Based in Celles-sur-Ource in the Seine Valley on the Côte des Bar, this producer's nonvintage wine is ripe despite its dry extra brut dosage. With the unusual proportion of 25% Pinot Blanc in the blend, it is smooth and soft, finishing with just the right tangy acidity and a steely texture. Drink now. | Grains de Celles Extra Brut | 91 | 45 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Pierre Gerbais NV Grains de Celles Extra Brut (Champagne) | Champagne Blend | Pierre Gerbais |
| 50288 | 50287 | US | This well-balanced wine tastes more nimble than the huge bottle it comes in. The wine has oak and balsam aromas, fresh raspberry and cherry flavors, full body and just-right moderate tannins for good grip on the palate. This is a great example of a high-alcohol wine that doesn't taste extreme and is very enjoyable. | Landmark Collection | 91 | 40 | California | Livermore Valley | Central Coast | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Rubino Estates Winery 2013 Landmark Collection Sangiovese (Livermore Valley) | Sangiovese | Rubino Estates Winery |
| 50289 | 50288 | US | Juicy and inviting, this is a bright red-fruited wine accented in anise. Soft, integrated oak and tannin allow the vibrant, happy acidity to shine atop full-bodied generosity. | | 91 | 38 | California | Alexander Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Seghesio 2013 Barbera (Alexander Valley) | Barbera | Seghesio |
| 50290 | 50289 | US | This appellation blend from the single-vineyard-focused winery offers a great look at the region, showing a pithy nose full of Meyer lemon as well as a touch of yogurt. The mouthfeel is grippy with lots of nervous tension, which is much more interesting than the standard range of citrus flavors on display. | | 91 | 38 | California | Sta. Rita Hills | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Testarossa 2014 Chardonnay (Sta. Rita Hills) | Chardonnay | Testarossa |
| 50291 | 50290 | Australia | A blend of McLaren Vale, Hunter Valley and Beechworth fruit went into this bottling, and the components have knit together well. The wine is sappy and floral on the nose, and silky-textured on the palate, loaded with raspberry and blueberry fruit and ample peppery spice. Drink now through 2020+. | | 91 | 27 | Australia Other | Australia | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Brokenwood 2013 Shiraz (Australia) | Shiraz | Brokenwood |
| 50292 | 50291 | Australia | This is made in an earthy-savory style, offering hints of roasted meat, black olives and espresso. It's also firmly constructed, with firm tannins that suggest a couple of years of cellar time would do it some good. Drink 2018 through 2025. | The Footbolt | 91 | 20 | South Australia | McLaren Vale | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | D'Arenberg 2012 The Footbolt Shiraz (McLaren Vale) | Shiraz | D'Arenberg |
| 50293 | 50292 | Portugal | Reliant on perfumed Touriga Nacional, this single estate wine is generous, ripe and full of black fruits. Richly tannic and structured, it has a serious side, firm and with good potential. Drink from 2018. | | 91 | 15 | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta das Carvalhas 2013 Red (Douro) | Portuguese Red | Quinta das Carvalhas |
| 50294 | 50293 | France | Alitgoté, the other white grape of Burgundy, can produce attractive herbal wines that have considerable freshness. This is crisp and lively, showing citrus and earthiness. It's not for aging, so drink now. | Buissonnier | 84 | 15 | Burgundy | Bourgogne Aligoté | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Vignerons de Buxy 2013 Buissonnier (Bourgogne Aligoté) | Aligoté | Vignerons de Buxy |
| 50295 | 50294 | France | The wine is fresh, fruity, still young and all the better for it. Red cherry fruits and a crisp texture gives a cool, juicy feel. It's not for aging. | Buissonnier | 84 | 14 | Burgundy | Coteaux Bourguignons | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Vignerons de Buxy 2013 Buissonnier (Coteaux Bourguignons) | Pinot Noir-Gamay | Vignerons de Buxy |
| 50296 | 50295 | France | A soft, fruity wine, this features attractive citrus and peach flavors. It's light and fresh with a crisp, bright aftertaste. Saint-Bris is the only appellation in Burgundy to produce Sauvignon Blanc. | | 84 | 16 | Burgundy | Saint-Bris | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Simonnet-Febvre 2012 Saint-Bris | Sauvignon Blanc | Simonnet-Febvre |
| 50297 | 50296 | Spain | Dusty strawberry and cherry aromas are hollow but easy. The palate is plump but short on edge and framing. Flavors of strawberry and raspberry roll awkwardly into a low-acid, soft finish. | Los Bohemios Garnacha | 84 | 9 | Northern Spain | Navarra | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Jardín de Lúculo 2013 Los Bohemios Garnacha Rosé (Navarra) | Rosé | Jardín de Lúculo |
| 50298 | 50297 | France | This is an attractively fruity wine, crisp, full of red currant flavors and with a tight, tannic edge. Still young, it is dominated by acidity that needs to calm down. Give the wine until mid- or late 2015. | | 84 | 18 | Burgundy | Coteaux Bourguignons | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Louis Tête 2013 Coteaux Bourguignons | Gamay | Louis Tête |
| 50299 | 50298 | Spain | Salmon-colored, this is neutral on the nose except for a touch of peach and melon. The palate feels plump and melony, with adequate acidity. Simple peachy flavors finish with no lasting impression. | Mencía | 84 | 12 | Northern Spain | Bierzo | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Armas de Guerra 2013 Mencía Rosado (Bierzo) | Rosado | Armas de Guerra |
| 50300 | 50299 | France | Pushing past the earthy character and into the fruit, this wine is light with delicate red fruit flavors. It is fresh and crisp but spoilt by that barnyard edginess. | Rose Top Brut | 84 | 45 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Heidsieck & Co Monopole NV Rose Top Brut (Champagne) | Champagne Blend | Heidsieck & Co Monopole |
| 50301 | 50300 | Portugal | The meaty, yeasty character here doesn't chime well with the ripe, soft fruit. It is sweet with a full, toffee flavor and only light acidity. | 10-Year-Old Tawny | 84 | 12 | Port | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Wine & Soul NV 10-Year-Old Tawny (Port) | Port | Wine & Soul |
| 50302 | 50301 | Spain | Herbal plum and leather aromas are tight and earthy. This is juicy, with green-leaning plum and rhubarb flavors that have a peppery note. The finish is minty. | | 84 | 11 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | El Circulo 2012 Rioja | Tempranillo | El Circulo |
| 50303 | 50302 | US | An old-school, non-interventionist style of Pinot Noir with a slightly tawny color on the rim and similarly mature flavors. This has earthy, tea-like aromas, flavors of dried cranberries and a mellow texture. | Estate | 84 | 50 | California | Anderson Valley | | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Toulouse 2010 Estate Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley) | Pinot Noir | Toulouse |
| 50304 | 50303 | Portugal | Crisp raspberry flavors along with candied sweetness give this fruity Port a soft and gentle character. It is certainly sweet, even sugary, while retaining good balance. Pink and rosé Port is usually served chilled and in cocktails. Founded in 1862 and historically known as C. da Silva, this producer is now Dalva. | Rosé | 84 | | Port | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Dalva NV Rosé (Port) | Port | Dalva |
| 50305 | 50304 | France | A dark color with light orange flecks leads to a wine that is fruity while feeling heavy. It has ripe strawberry flavors and a caramel character that doesn't lie with the final acidity. | Brut Rosé | 84 | 59 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Dautel-Cadot NV Brut Rosé Pinot Noir (Champagne) | Pinot Noir | Dautel-Cadot |
| 50306 | 50305 | Portugal | Sweet and fruity, this rich wine hangs heavily. It has candied flavors without enough acidity to balance. The aftertaste is rich and full, easily in search for a cocktail. Drink now. | Pink | 84 | | Port | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Gran Cruz NV Pink (Port) | Port | Gran Cruz |
| 50307 | 50306 | Portugal | This crisp, lightly sparkling, off-dry Vinho Verde offers attractive acidity and bright citrus flavors, with hints of apple and green plum. Light and fresh, it's ready to drink now. | Twin Vines | 84 | 8 | Vinho Verde | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | José Maria da Fonseca 2013 Twin Vines White (Vinho Verde) | Portuguese White | José Maria da Fonseca |
| 50308 | 50307 | France | With flavors of vanilla and caramel, this is rounded and full in the mouth. It passes up on a steely, edgy texture in favor of a warm and rich character. The result is a wine that is soft and needs to be drunk now. | Le Classique | 84 | 24 | Burgundy | Chablis | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Pascal Bouchard 2013 Le Classique (Chablis) | Chardonnay | Pascal Bouchard |
| 50309 | 50308 | Portugal | This soft, caramel flavored rosé is produced from the native Castelão grape in coastal Setúbal south of Lisbon. With rounded red fruits and light acidity, it is dry and destined to pair with food. | Azul Portugal | 84 | 11 | Península de Setúbal | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Wines & Winemakers 2013 Azul Portugal Rosé (Península de Setúbal) | Rosé | Wines & Winemakers |
| 50310 | 50309 | Argentina | The nose conjures feral notes of skunk. A rich, syrupy palate tastes complicated and uneasy. Flavors of brown sugar and herbal black cherry are confusing, while the finish is herbal, earthy and green. | Allamand Altamira | 83 | 25 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Luminis 2012 Allamand Altamira Malbec (Mendoza) | Malbec | Luminis |