| 53911 | 53910 | France | This is an easygoing fruity wine. It has soft tannins and bright juicy red fruits. The structure is just right to give the wine its shape along with the acidity and generous aftertaste. Drink now. | Le Temps des Vendanges | 85 | 9 | Southwest France | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Georges Vigouroux 2015 Le Temps des Vendanges Malbec-Merlot | Malbec-Merlot | Georges Vigouroux |
| 53912 | 53911 | Argentina | Basic white-fruit aromas are a bit dusty and yeasty. This feels plump, soft and creamy, with bitter-leaning green melon and papaya flavors. Notes of onion and grape skins rise up on the finish. This is a mix of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Viognier. | Nuna Estate | 85 | 13 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Chakana 2015 Nuna Estate White (Mendoza) | White Blend | Chakana |
| 53913 | 53912 | France | This is the second label from this Gaillac estate. It is a fine mix of red fruits and spice—all fruitiness and with a strong shot of acidity. The wine is made to be drunk young; enjoy this summer. | Les Petits Clément Merlot Duras | 85 | 16 | Southwest France | Côtes du Tarn | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Clément Termes 2016 Les Petits Clément Merlot Duras Red (Côtes du Tarn) | Red Blend | Château Clément Termes |
| 53914 | 53913 | France | A dry wine with a soft texture that suggests a small amount of residual sugar. It is a fruity wine with apricot and ripe pear flavors and a smooth aftertaste that still leaves plenty of room for acidity. Drink now. | La Fleur Lily Semi-Dry | 85 | 12 | Southwest France | Côtes de Bergerac | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine de Grange Neuve 2015 La Fleur Lily Semi-Dry White (Côtes de Bergerac) | Bordeaux-style White Blend | Domaine de Grange Neuve |
| 53915 | 53914 | France | This is a soft wine whose herbal character is held in check by a smooth texture. It is bright and crisp, with plenty of citrus and gooseberry flavors as well as intense acidity. The wine is ready to drink. | La Galope | 85 | 15 | Southwest France | Côtes de Gascogne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine de l'Herré 2015 La Galope Sauvignon Blanc (Côtes de Gascogne) | Sauvignon Blanc | Domaine de l'Herré |
| 53916 | 53915 | US | This is bold for a boxed wine, showing ripe, lightly spicy flavors supported by a firm and moderately tannic texture. It's nearly dry, too. | | 85 | 18 | California | California | California Other | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | The Naked Grape NV Merlot (California) | Merlot | The Naked Grape |
| 53917 | 53916 | US | Hints of nut and spice on the nose lift flatter tones of pressed apple and pear in the palate of this medium-bodied white. Soft lemonade acidity brightens the finish. | Tracie's Barrel Fermented | 85 | 15 | New York | Cayuga Lake | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Treleaven 2015 Tracie's Barrel Fermented Chardonnay (Cayuga Lake) | Chardonnay | Treleaven |
| 53918 | 53917 | South Africa | Surprisingly shy and reserved in nature, this offers subtle aromas and flavors of apple core and spiced orange peel. Soft and accessible, it's direct and clean, yet short on the finish. Drink now. | | 85 | 22 | Stellenbosch | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Vergelegen 2014 Chardonnay (Stellenbosch) | Chardonnay | Vergelegen |
| 53919 | 53918 | US | Buttery aromas and buttery, spicy flavors lend an outgoing personality to this medium-bodied wine. Vanilla and cream flavors add some interest, while the texture is broad and smooth. | | 85 | 20 | California | California | California Other | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Vin Vault NV Chardonnay (California) | Chardonnay | Vin Vault |
| 53920 | 53919 | Italy | Made from the Manzoni grape, which is a cross between Pinot Bianco and Riesling, Santi Angeli has a lovely fragrance of pear, apple and stone fruit that carry over to the palate along with citrus and spice. It 's long and linear with a crisp finish. | Santi Angeli | 88 | 29 | Northeastern Italy | Venezie | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Case Paolin 2011 Santi Angeli Manzoni (Venezie) | Manzoni | Case Paolin |
| 53921 | 53920 | US | Castle Rock again surpasses expectations with this Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. It has clear Cabernet character, a soft mix of black cherry and cassis, delivered with a smooth and supple mouthfeel. There are well-integrated hints of coffee, cream and herb. Ready to drink right now, with enough heft to stand up to most grilled meats. | | 88 | 12 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Castle Rock 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Castle Rock |
| 53922 | 53921 | France | This wine has great swathes of green fruits, like biting into a crisp apple. It's bright, shimmering with citrus and grapefruit. There is a tight, mineral bite at the end. | Sur Lie | 88 | 14 | Loire Valley | Muscadet Sèvre et Maine | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château de la Ragotiere 2012 Sur Lie (Muscadet Sèvre et Maine) | Melon | Château de la Ragotiere |
| 53923 | 53922 | US | Black fruits are wreathed in subtle notes of earth, smoke and graphite. This is a palate-pleasing wine, but seems a little too safe, lacking the complexity and northern Rhône accents that Washington Syrahs often show. | Ethos Reserve | 88 | 35 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Chateau Ste. Michelle 2010 Ethos Reserve Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Syrah | Chateau Ste. Michelle |
| 53924 | 53923 | France | A crisp and fruity wine with herbal flavors, as well as riper apricot and quince flavors. It's a balanced wine, developing well, with great final acidity and a lively, crisp aftertaste. Drink now and until 2018. | Cuvée des Conti | 88 | 20 | Southwest France | Bergerac Sec | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Tour des Gendres 2012 Cuvée des Conti White (Bergerac Sec) | Bordeaux-style White Blend | Château Tour des Gendres |
| 53925 | 53924 | Spain | This perennial Best Buy is realiably tasty and easy to drink in 2012. A fleshy nose of peach and almond aromas sets up a simple, lighter-weight palate with peach flavors and an easygoing finish. This is short on acidity so drink sooner rather than later. | | 88 | 12 | Galicia | Rías Baixas | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Condes de Albarei 2012 Albariño (Rías Baixas) | Albariño | Condes de Albarei |
| 53926 | 53925 | US | Rich and ripe in pineapples, oranges, peaches and limes, this Chardonnay features oak-influenced buttered toast flavors. It's balanced with crisp acidity and dry minerality. | | 88 | 26 | California | Carneros | Napa-Sonoma | | | Domaine Chandon 2011 Chardonnay (Carneros) | Chardonnay | Domaine Chandon |
| 53927 | 53926 | US | This includes 10% Sémillon in the blend, which works nicely. It brings lush fruit flavors of melon, pear and passionfruit, along with a leesy, textural mouthfeel. | Les Collines Vineyard | 88 | 14 | Washington | Walla Walla Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Garofalo 2012 Les Collines Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc (Walla Walla Valley (WA)) | Sauvignon Blanc | Garofalo |
| 53928 | 53927 | US | Rich in baked apple pie and ripe pear, this late-harvest Chenin Blanc, sourced from the Norgard Vineyard and named for Graziano's daughter, has pleasant acidity and isn't cloying or heavy. Smooth from start to finish, pair it with apple desserts or roasted nuts. | Sweet Alexandra | 88 | 20 | California | Mendocino | | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Graziano 2006 Sweet Alexandra Chenin Blanc (Mendocino) | Chenin Blanc | Graziano |
| 53929 | 53928 | US | This 100% Sauvignon Blanc aspires to the New Zealand style of crispness and dryness. It succeeds on both levels, with fruity, oaky flavors of lemons, limes and honeydew melons. There's a strong note of gooseberries that make the wine tread a careful balance between ripeness and greenness. It's ripe, but just barely. | | 88 | 45 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Grieve 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Grieve |
| 53930 | 53929 | US | Scents of smoky bacon and buttercream hit the nose first, with notes of blackberry and boysenberry in the backdrop. The palate is bold and flavorful, and it boasts sturdy tannins. Pair with a grilled T-bone steak. | | 88 | 18 | Virginia | Monticello | | | | White Hall 2010 Petit Verdot (Monticello) | Petit Verdot | White Hall |
| 53931 | 53930 | US | This has loud, vivid aromas of hazelnuts and roasted popcorn kernels. It has a luscious medium to full-bodied palate, and it bears bold, protracted honeyed flavors. Halibut en croute should prove a rockin' pairing. | Wild Meadow Vineyard | 88 | 29 | Virginia | Virginia | | | | Michael Shaps 2010 Wild Meadow Vineyard Chardonnay (Virginia) | Chardonnay | Michael Shaps |
| 53932 | 53931 | US | Smoke, cocoa and char aromas meld with cola and baking spice accents. The medium-bodied palate is approachable and feels finessed, with its balanced acids and chalky tannins giving footing to the wine. A note of cola repeats on the finish with great precision. | Reserve | 88 | 25 | Virginia | Virginia | | | | Cooper Vineyards 2010 Reserve Petit Verdot (Virginia) | Petit Verdot | Cooper Vineyards |
| 53933 | 53932 | Spain | Hard oak on the nose creates a pinched, chemical sensation. Give this time and that goes away, leaving minerally apple and peach aromas. In the mouth, this is firm and intense, with peppery flavors, Sherry notes and almondy accents. A bitter finish with nut skins and dryness registers as complex. | Blanc de Montsalvat | 88 | 40 | Catalonia | Priorat | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Francesc Sanchez Bas 2009 Blanc de Montsalvat White (Priorat) | White Blend | Francesc Sanchez Bas |
| 53934 | 53933 | Spain | Leather, lemon peel, licorice and black currant aromas set up a flush, rich palate with choppy tannins, depth and volume. Flavors of blackberry come with notes of licorice, spice, prune, herbs and pepper, while the finish is big, grabby and loamy in feel, with dark, herbal flavors. | | 88 | 20 | Northern Spain | Bierzo | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Gancedo 2010 Mencía (Bierzo) | Mencía | Gancedo |
| 53935 | 53934 | Argentina | Berry and black plum aromas are oaky and welcoming, with a hint of green herbs poking through. This feels full, round and friendly, with chunky weight and soft tannins. Creamy flavors of blackberry and dark plum come with a saline note, while the finish slides away easily. | | 88 | 13 | Other | Patagonia | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Ruta 22 2011 Malbec (Patagonia) | Malbec | Ruta 22 |
| 53936 | 53935 | US | Ripe yet understated notes of white current, golden fig, apricot and graham cracker prove this Chardonnay's discernable depth. Medium to full bodied, this wine feels luscious, and its toasty flavor and energetic acidity will match grilled arctic char. | Vintage Reserve | 88 | 32 | Virginia | Virginia | | | | The Williamsburg Winery 2010 Vintage Reserve Chardonnay (Virginia) | Chardonnay | The Williamsburg Winery |
| 53937 | 53936 | US | From a great vineyard, this Pinot is earthy and fairly robust in style, dry and balanced in acidity with a thick texture. Cherry and cranberry dominate in flavor and aroma, the wine aged 16 months in French oak, 25% new. | Oppenlander Vineyard | 88 | 40 | California | Mendocino | | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Phillips Hill 2011 Oppenlander Vineyard Pinot Noir (Mendocino) | Pinot Noir | Phillips Hill |
| 53938 | 53937 | Argentina | Formerly known as Familia Schroeder, this Patagonian Malbec features racy acidity and a medium body. The nose is a bit stalky in smell, while oak, herbal shadings, mint and pepper support blackberry and cherry flavors through the finish. | | 88 | 20 | Other | Patagonia | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Schroeder Estate 2012 Malbec (Patagonia) | Malbec | Schroeder Estate |
| 53939 | 53938 | US | This spent 24 months in 500-liter American oak puncheons, blended with 9% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Syrah. It is really showing the barrel influence, even after several hours of breathing time. The fruit is ripe strawberry, with fresh herbs, green olive and hints of tomato leaf. Good acidity suggests further bottle age would only improve this wine. | | 88 | 55 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Silverback 2010 Sangiovese (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Sangiovese | Silverback |
| 53940 | 53939 | US | Oak and sur lie yeastiness play a big part in this dry Chardonnay's personality. The fruit veers toward tart lemons and limes, with just a hint of nectarine and guava. It feels tight and young in the mouth, so give it until 2014 to start expressing itself. | Monte Sereno Vineyard | 88 | 32 | California | Arroyo Grande Valley | Central Coast | | | Talley 2011 Monte Sereno Vineyard Chardonnay (Arroyo Grande Valley) | Chardonnay | Talley |