| 55081 | 55080 | France | Named after the grandfather of the estate's present owners, this is a weird and wonderful blend that mixes the grapes of Bordeaux, Gaillac and places in between. Bottled without sulfur, it's fruity and juicy, with a strong edge of pepper and a touch of barnyard. Drink now. | Vigne d'Albert | 87 | 17 | Southwest France | Bergerac | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Tour des Gendres 2016 Vigne d'Albert Red (Bergerac) | Red Blend | Château Tour des Gendres |
| 55082 | 55081 | France | Spice and damson flavors give this wine a fruity character. Add its smoky tannins and toasty layers, and it is a wine that needs to age. Drink from 2020. | Cuvée Moulin | 87 | 13 | Bordeaux | Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Tour Saint Germain 2015 Cuvée Moulin (Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Tour Saint Germain |
| 55083 | 55082 | Italy | This opens with aromas of dark-skinned fruit, baking spice and chopped herb while the assertive palate shows dried blackberry, prune and clove. It lacks richness while close-grained tannins grip the tight finish. | Etnico | 87 | 25 | Central Italy | Montefalco Sagrantino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Di Filippo 2013 Etnico (Montefalco Sagrantino) | Sagrantino | Di Filippo |
| 55084 | 55083 | France | This blend of Sciaccarellu and Niellucciu is delicious and light—full of refreshing red currant flavors and crisp acidity. It's bright, fruity and ready to drink. | Sciaccarellu-Niellucciu | 87 | 16 | France Other | Ile de Beauté | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Poli 2016 Sciaccarellu-Niellucciu Rosé (Ile de Beauté) | Rosé | Domaine Poli |
| 55085 | 55084 | US | This winery does a great job at producing an affordable Sauvignon Blanc that satisfies on many levels. It's properly dry and crisp, with refreshing lime, lemongrass and tart gooseberry flavors that have a honeyed mellowness. Should be easy to find, with 25,000 cases produced. | Willow Springs | 86 | 7 | California | California | California Other | | | CK Mondavi 2012 Willow Springs Sauvignon Blanc (California) | Sauvignon Blanc | CK Mondavi |
| 55086 | 55085 | US | You could almost classify this as a dessert wine because it's frankly off-dry. But strong, mouthwatering acidity restrains and balances the sugariness. The wine is a blend of Riesling, Gewürztraminer and Pinot Gris. It's a great summer wine. | | 86 | 16 | California | Central Coast | Central Coast | | | Claiborne & Churchill 2012 Edelzwicker (Central Coast) | Edelzwicker | Claiborne & Churchill |
| 55087 | 55086 | Italy | This is a very attractive rosato from coastal Tuscany that opens with a pale pink color and delicate aromas of rose petal and wild berry. There's a touch of sour cherry on the close. | Illario | 86 | | Tuscany | Maremma Toscana | | | | Fattoria di Magliano 2012 Illario Rosato (Maremma Toscana) | Rosato | Fattoria di Magliano |
| 55088 | 55087 | US | This 100% Merlot was—intriguingly—aged for three months on Chardonnay lees. It has notes of herbs, cherries and green vegetables. It has an appealing, broad texture, finishing on a bitter note. | | 86 | 20 | Idaho | | | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Fujishin 2009 Merlot | Merlot | Fujishin |
| 55089 | 55088 | Mexico | Like most good Baja whites, this is done in a crisp, fresh style and offers acidic cut on the palate. The flavors are pure citrus—mostly lemon, tangerine and pineapple. This tangy wine narrows on the finish. Drink with ceviche and raw shellfish. | Espacio En Blanco | 86 | 22 | Valle de Guadalupe | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Hacienda La Lomita 2011 Espacio En Blanco Sauvignon Blanc-Chenin Blanc (Valle de Guadalupe) | Sauvignon Blanc-Chenin Blanc | Hacienda La Lomita |
| 55090 | 55089 | US | Fermented and aged in stainless steel, this single-vineyard Sauvignon Blanc is medium bodied, with notes of lime and herbs. There's a touch of sugar to offset the tart acids, and the alcohol lingers on the finish. | Talitha Cumi Bloc in Prayer Rock Vineyards | 86 | 22 | Oregon | Umpqua Valley | Southern Oregon | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Reustle 2012 Talitha Cumi Bloc in Prayer Rock Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc (Umpqua Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Reustle |
| 55091 | 55090 | US | Oak sticks out on this Chardonnay, with buttered toast, honey and caramel flavors dominating the underlying tropical and citrus fruits. It has good acidity and a fine minerality, but feels overworked. Drink now. | Brown Ranch | 86 | 48 | California | Carneros | Napa-Sonoma | | | Saintsbury 2010 Brown Ranch Chardonnay (Carneros) | Chardonnay | Saintsbury |
| 55092 | 55091 | US | Bursting with ripe, juicy peaches, this intensely fruit-forward white Merlot is surprisingly dry and dainty on the palate. It's straightforward and approachable in style, with just a hint of stony minerality on the finish. | Bianca Rosé | 86 | 20 | New York | North Fork of Long Island | Long Island | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Sannino 2012 Bianca Rosé Merlot (North Fork of Long Island) | Merlot | Sannino |
| 55093 | 55092 | US | An easy, flashy Chardonnay to drink now. Shows tropical fruit, green apple, honey and sweet oak flavors, with a savory edge of acidity. | | 86 | 14 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | | | Sebastiani 2011 Chardonnay (Sonoma County) | Chardonnay | Sebastiani |
| 55094 | 55093 | US | With scents and flavors of chocolate-covered cherries, this pretty and accessible Pinot Noir promises a bit more than it delivers. The light cherry fruit turns a bit earthy and tannic as it winds into a quick finish. | Freedom Hill Vineyard Reserve | 86 | 40 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Silvan Ridge 2010 Freedom Hill Vineyard Reserve Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Noir | Silvan Ridge |
| 55095 | 55094 | US | This is a light, simple wine, mixing tart cranberry fruit with streaks of leaf and stem. The rather low alcohol and overall lightness makes it a good summer quaffing red. | Cuvée A | 85 | 22 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Anne Amie 2011 Cuvée A Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Noir | Anne Amie |
| 55096 | 55095 | Italy | There's a surprising amount of structure here that is rarely seen in Italian whites, especially Soave Classico. The wine also delivers ripe aromas of peach, melon and pineapple. | | 85 | 10 | Veneto | Soave Classico | | | | Balestri Valda 2011 Soave Classico | Garganega | Balestri Valda |
| 55097 | 55096 | Italy | Here's a simple Prosecco by Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli and his family that offers fresh citrus and grapefruit with a touch of honey and peach on the close. It's a great choice for summer afternoon sipping. | Extra Dry | 85 | 19 | Veneto | Prosecco | | | | Bocelli NV Extra Dry (Prosecco) | Glera | Bocelli |
| 55098 | 55097 | Argentina | Spicy red-plum aromas are dry and gritty, but fresh. This firm feeling Cab holds its own on the palate, which is tannic and a bit sandpapery. Tight, juicy flavors of spicy plum finish long, dry and mildly salty tasting. | Estate Bottled | 85 | 15 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bodega Carmine Granata 2010 Estate Bottled Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Bodega Carmine Granata |
| 55099 | 55098 | Italy | This simple and fresh Prosecco Superiore opens with subtle tones of lime and honeydew melon backed by zesty freshness and creamy mousse. It shows nice peach tones on the close. | Millesimato Brut | 85 | | Veneto | Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore | | | | Cantina Produttori di Valdobbiadene 2012 Millesimato Brut (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore) | Glera | Cantina Produttori di Valdobbiadene |
| 55100 | 55099 | Italy | La Perla Extra Dry is a soft and luscious sparkling wine with simple lines and fresh aromas of peach blossom and almond paste. Soft sweetness is backed by fresh acidity. | La Perla Extra Dry | 85 | | Veneto | Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore | | | | Cantina Produttori di Valdobbiadene NV La Perla Extra Dry (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore) | Glera | Cantina Produttori di Valdobbiadene |
| 55101 | 55100 | Italy | Packaged in an elegant bottle with a squarish-squat shape, this pretty Rosé sparkler opens with aromas of Granny Smith apple, citrus and a touch of sweet peach. The perlage is tonic and steely and would pair with spicy Indian samosas. | Otello Rosè Extra Dry | 85 | 19 | Central Italy | Emilia | | | | Cantine Ceci 2012 Otello Rosè Extra Dry Sparkling (Emilia) | Sparkling Blend | Cantine Ceci |
| 55102 | 55101 | Italy | This Lambrusco shows an extra touch of sophistication that sets it apart from most of the industrial stuff on the market. Dark berry and raspberries offer a linear and bright mouthfeel. | Vigneto Enrico Cialdini | 85 | 15 | Central Italy | Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro | | | | Cleto Chiarli 2012 Vigneto Enrico Cialdini (Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro) | Lambrusco | Cleto Chiarli |
| 55103 | 55102 | US | Aged 24 months in French and American oak, the aromas are light with notes of vanilla, toffee, herbs and red fruit. The palate is simultaneously sweet and tart, with firm tannins and citrusy acidity. | | 85 | 30 | Oregon | Rogue Valley | Southern Oregon | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | David Hill 2010 Tempranillo (Rogue Valley) | Tempranillo | David Hill |
| 55104 | 55103 | Spain | Narrow aromas of red currant, raspberry and red plum carry a minty green accent. In the mouth, this blend of Tempranillo, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon is tight, with scratchy tannins and no shortage of acidity. Flavors of red berry and plum offer dry spice and herbal shadings. | Reserva | 85 | 12 | Northern Spain | Navarra | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Príncipe de Viana 2008 Reserva Red (Navarra) | Red Blend | Príncipe de Viana |
| 55105 | 55104 | Italy | From the larger Antinori group in Tuscany, this opens with a pretty pink color and bright aromas of raspberry, wild cherry and white almond. Pair it with summer appetizers. | | 85 | 14 | Tuscany | Toscana | | | | Santa Cristina 2012 Rosato (Toscana) | Rosato | Santa Cristina |
| 55106 | 55105 | US | Blended with 25% Grenache, this is an enjoyable wine with notes of peppery spice and plum. It's all about mouthfeel, light fruit flavors and citrusy acidity. | | 85 | 30 | Oregon | Southern Oregon | Southern Oregon | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Season 2011 Syrah (Southern Oregon) | Syrah | Season |
| 55107 | 55106 | US | This is the kind of Cabernet Sonoma County produces so effortlessly. It's full-bodied, dry and smooth, with a touch of smoky oak. The cherry and blackberry fruit is ripe and luscious. An easy wine to drink now. | Got Away | 85 | 25 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | | | Storyteller 2011 Got Away Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Storyteller |
| 55108 | 55107 | US | A power trio of beeswax, toasted baguette and apple aromas are at the fore, with a button-mushroom accent adding interest. The palate tastes of wax and spiced toast. Although the wine's acidity starts slightly flat, it picks up some steam on the midpalate. | Reserve | 85 | 24 | Virginia | Virginia | | | | Sunset Hills 2011 Reserve Chardonnay (Virginia) | Chardonnay | Sunset Hills |
| 55109 | 55108 | Italy | Here is an easy and fresh Moscato d'Asti that offers a balanced dose of sweetness backed by honey, peach, exotic fruit and white flower. The mouthfeel is creamy and soft with plush, foamy cream. | | 85 | 16 | Piedmont | Moscato d'Asti | | | | Vino dei Fratelli 2012 Moscato d'Asti | Moscato | Vino dei Fratelli |
| 55110 | 55109 | US | A simple Pinot Noir, lacking much structure. But it has a delicate mouthfeel and offers pleasant raspberry, cola, brown sugar and toasty oak flavors. Drink now. | Rio Russo | 85 | 45 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | | | Vino Vargas 2011 Rio Russo Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) | Pinot Noir | Vino Vargas |