| 54421 | 54420 | France | This is a lightly textured wine with crisp acidity and a chalky, mineral feel. Concentration from the old vines will allow it to age for a few more months. Drink this fruity, tightly woven wine from 2016. | Clos de la Fontaine Vieilles Vignes Sur Lie | 88 | | Loire Valley | Muscadet Sèvre et Maine | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine de la Foliette 2013 Clos de la Fontaine Vieilles Vignes Sur Lie (Muscadet Sèvre et Maine) | Melon | Domaine de la Foliette |
| 54422 | 54421 | France | This tight, full-bodied wine has rich citrus and crisp apple flavors. It is textured, spicy and with a mineral background. With this sense of structure, the wine needs to age a few months, so drink from late 2015. | Sur Lie | 88 | 13 | Loire Valley | Muscadet Sèvre et Maine | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine de la Vieille Cure 2013 Sur Lie (Muscadet Sèvre et Maine) | Melon | Domaine de la Vieille Cure |
| 54423 | 54422 | France | This light, fresh and creamy wine balances cool acidity and bright citrus and apple-peel flavors. It is poised, fruity with a crisp, refreshing aftertaste. | Cruet | 88 | 15 | France Other | Vin de Savoie | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine de l'Idylle 2014 Cruet Altesse (Vin de Savoie) | Altesse | Domaine de l'Idylle |
| 54424 | 54423 | Germany | Notes of pollen and dusty mineral lend an earthy tone to pressed apple, peach and apricot flavors in this off-dry Riesling. Zesty lemon-lime acidity reverberates with intensity through the finish. | Graacher Himmelreich Kabinett | 88 | 26 | Mosel | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Dr. Pauly Bergweiler 2013 Graacher Himmelreich Kabinett Riesling (Mosel) | Riesling | Dr. Pauly Bergweiler |
| 54425 | 54424 | Spain | Waxy, minerally aromas include whiffs of butterscotch, peach pit and dusty apple. This is big and heavy on the palate, with just enough malic acid to keep it upright. Briny flavors of mustard and pickle finish with weight and the variety's patented lanolin character. | Selecció | 88 | 37 | Catalonia | Terra Alta | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Edetària 2012 Selecció Garnacha Blanca (Terra Alta) | Garnacha Blanca | Edetària |
| 54426 | 54425 | Italy | Aromas of red berry and wildflower take shape in the glass. The bright palate offers wild cherry, strawberry and a hint of almond alongside vibrant acidity and lithe tannins. Enjoy soon. | Schiava Gentile | 88 | 17 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Egger-Ramer 2013 Schiava Gentile Schiava (Alto Adige) | Schiava | Egger-Ramer |
| 54427 | 54426 | Italy | Light fragrances suggest red berry, rose and vanilla. The round palate offers candied red cherry, vanilla and a hint of beet alongside polished tannins. | Ludwig | 88 | 34 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Elena Walch 2012 Ludwig Pinot Nero (Alto Adige) | Pinot Nero | Elena Walch |
| 54428 | 54427 | US | Dense and juicy, this wine is abundant in black cherry, plum and chocolate that does a good job of reining in the sweetness of ripe fruit. Leathery and oaky on the palate, it needs time to open. After a mighty swirl in the glass, its medium body and lengthy finish will shine. | | 88 | 19 | California | Alexander Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Folie à Deux 2012 Merlot (Alexander Valley) | Merlot | Folie à Deux |
| 54429 | 54428 | Italy | Aromas recall red berry, toast and savory herb. The palate delivers sour cherry, oregano and beet alongside firm tannins that leave a drying finish. | Schweizer | 88 | 68 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Franz Haas 2011 Schweizer Pinot Nero (Alto Adige) | Pinot Nero | Franz Haas |
| 54430 | 54429 | US | It's hard to find any interpretations of this white Italian grape in California. This one by Brian and Stephanie Terrizzi shows flint, green apples, tangerine blossoms and yellow rose on the nose. A tongue-tingling sensation dominates the sip, with flavors of squeezed lemons, ripe apples and white flowers peeking out, and a slight nuttiness on the finish. | | 88 | 25 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Giornata 2013 Vermentino (Paso Robles) | Vermentino | Giornata |
| 54431 | 54430 | US | Light red fruits with a suggestion of mint carry notes of leather, cedar and smoke. The blend includes 10% Merlot, and the wine spent 24 months in French oak, 15% new. Complex and balanced, with a streak of black olive, it's not a big wine, but well made and ready to drink. | Estate Grown | 88 | 38 | Oregon | Umpqua Valley | Southern Oregon | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Girardet 2011 Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon (Umpqua Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Girardet |
| 54432 | 54431 | Italy | Delicate aromas suggest red berry, green tomato and a hint of rosemary. The palate offers red cherry, toast and rhubarb alongside firm, rather drying tannins. | Patricia | 88 | 26 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Girlan 2012 Patricia Pinot Nero (Alto Adige) | Pinot Nero | Girlan |
| 54433 | 54432 | Portugal | Perfumed wood aromas lead to tarry tannins and flavors of chocolate and coffee. The black fruit comes later, bringing a richer edge to this structured wine. Wood aging gives the burnt-toast character to this wine that is still firm and dense. Drink from 2016. | Reynolds Reserva | 88 | 28 | Alentejano | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Julian Reynolds 2008 Reynolds Reserva Red (Alentejano) | Portuguese Red | Julian Reynolds |
| 54434 | 54433 | Portugal | Named after the grandfather of the present Reynolds, this oak-aged bend of Alicante Bouschet, Trincadeira and Syrah is firm and solid. It has perfumed black fruits, generous tannins and a concentrated structure. Drink from 2017. | Carlos Reynolds | 88 | 18 | Alentejano | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Julian Reynolds 2011 Carlos Reynolds Red (Alentejano) | Portuguese Red | Julian Reynolds |
| 54435 | 54434 | US | Round and fruity, this is drinking at its peak. Pear and apple flavors carry lighter notes of cinnamon, with a caramel-apple finish. | | 88 | 20 | Oregon | Eola-Amity Hills | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Keeler 2012 Pinot Gris (Eola-Amity Hills) | Pinot Gris | Keeler |
| 54436 | 54435 | Australia | Lean. Linear. Crisp. Focused. This is textbook dry Riesling, showing lime aromas and flavors tinged with hints of talcum powder and beeswax. Drink it now, or hold up until at least 2023. | Killerman's Run | 88 | 20 | South Australia | Clare Valley | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Kilikanoon 2013 Killerman's Run Riesling (Clare Valley) | Riesling | Kilikanoon |
| 54437 | 54436 | US | So delicious with fruit and vibrant with acidity, this is a great coastal Pinot to drink now. The raspberry and cherry flavors have a rich edge of sweet, toasty oak. | | 87 | 34 | California | Edna Valley | Central Coast | | | Talley 2011 Pinot Noir (Edna Valley) | Pinot Noir | Talley |
| 54438 | 54437 | Italy | This blend of 80% Montepulciano and 20% Merlot opens with aromas of berry, mocha and toasted coffee bean. The palate is friendly and forward, with plum and blackberry accompanied by a hint of chocolate. | Terra di Confine | 87 | 30 | Central Italy | Umbria | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Tenuta Vitalonga 2011 Terra di Confine Red (Umbria) | Red Blend | Tenuta Vitalonga |
| 54439 | 54438 | Italy | A blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sagrantino, this offering from Umbria opens with an unusual fragrance of meat juice, olive, berry and spice. A round and ready-to-drink wine, the palate delivers blackberry and licorice flavors alongside accents of sage and thyme. | Cajo | 87 | | Central Italy | Umbria | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Terre de Trinci 2011 Cajo Red (Umbria) | Red Blend | Terre de Trinci |
| 54440 | 54439 | US | With tough, dry tannins and lots of fresh raspberry, cherry and cola flavors, this is a nice Pinot Noir to drink now. It's silky in the mouth and has refreshing acidity. | Estate Tolosa Vineyards | 87 | 32 | California | Edna Valley | Central Coast | | | Tolosa 2011 Estate Tolosa Vineyards Pinot Noir (Edna Valley) | Pinot Noir | Tolosa |
| 54441 | 54440 | Argentina | Basic, fresh, honest aromas of red-berry fruits and spice set up a wide, easygoing palate with cassis, blackberry and herbal flavors. Only on the finish does one detect some acidity and rawness. Overall this is a nice Cab for casual drinking. | 1300 | 87 | | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Andeluna 2011 1300 Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Andeluna |
| 54442 | 54441 | Argentina | Berry and plum aromas come with notes of woodsmoke and rubber. A fresh but common mouthfeel is pleasant, while red-berry flavors lead the palate and come with a touch of creamy oak. Hence, vanilla and additional cream flavors are key components of the finish. | Reserve | 87 | 15 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Caligiore 2011 Reserve Malbec (Mendoza) | Malbec | Caligiore |
| 54443 | 54442 | Spain | Wiry plum and oaky aromas are powerful. This is fresh, racy and medium-bodied, with dry spice, vanilla, plum and cherry flavors. Peppery spice notes, dry oak and red-fruit ending flavors make for a straight-ahead, modest finish. | | 87 | 21 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Casa Primicia 2008 Rioja | Mazuelo | Casa Primicia |
| 54444 | 54443 | US | Scents of roses and cherries fill the nose, followed by raspberries and light milk chocolate in the mouth. There's a suggestion of wet stone also. The balance is good, although the wine skirts the edge of being a bit too thin on the finish. | Tualatin Estate | 87 | 48 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Willamette Valley Vineyards 2011 Tualatin Estate Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Noir | Willamette Valley Vineyards |
| 54445 | 54444 | Austria | Deliciously refreshing and herbaceous, this wine is also quite fruity with flavors of apples and citrus. Lively acidity and a fine tang of lemon zest makes it crisp and ready to drink. Screwcap. | Klassik | 87 | | Südsteiermark | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Wohlmuth 2012 Klassik Sauvignon Blanc (Südsteiermark) | Sauvignon Blanc | Wohlmuth |
| 54446 | 54445 | France | Freshness dominates this bright, fruity wine. There are apple, pear and apricot flavors with just the lightest touch of vanilla. At the end, the wine shows a great tangy character, full of lemon and grapefruit zest. | | 87 | | Bordeaux | Bordeaux Blanc | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château La Rame 2012 Bordeaux Blanc | Bordeaux-style White Blend | Château La Rame |
| 54447 | 54446 | France | This is an intense wine that is full of fresh fruits, rich green plum and apricot flavors, as well as a creamed apple character. It is weighty and generous, while at the end, the wine offers a more tangy, tight aftertaste. | | 87 | | Bordeaux | Bordeaux Blanc | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Les Combes 2012 Bordeaux Blanc | Bordeaux-style White Blend | Château Les Combes |
| 54448 | 54447 | France | This is a dense wine that has plenty of fresh fruit to support its weight. It's quite tannic though, so enjoy with food. It could also do with time, so wait two years. | | 87 | 11 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Rivensan 2011 Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Rivensan |
| 54449 | 54448 | France | Herbaceous in character, this is a tight and tangy wine with crisp, grassy fruitiness. It has a rich palate, but maintains a tight and nervy feel to it. Best kept for a year before drinking. | Caillou Blanc | 87 | | Bordeaux | Bordeaux Blanc | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Talbot 2012 Caillou Blanc (Bordeaux Blanc) | Bordeaux-style White Blend | Château Talbot |
| 54450 | 54449 | France | This is a ripe wine with tropical fruit flavors that are cut with fine green acidity. There is a good texture with some nerviness as well as lively acidity on the finish. It's a style of wine that needs food. | | 87 | | Bordeaux | Bordeaux Blanc | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Tour d'Auron 2012 Bordeaux Blanc | Bordeaux-style White Blend | Château Tour d'Auron |