| 55591 | 55590 | Portugal | Oscar Quevedo, a new star of the Douro, has produced a stylish wine, suffused with tannins, fresh acidity, solid black fruits and a lively bright feel. It is ready to drink, but could age 3–4 years. | Oscar's | 88 | 12 | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quevedo 2008 Oscar's Red (Douro) | Portuguese Red | Quevedo |
| 55592 | 55591 | Argentina | Quintessential Best Buy stuff, with full aromas of meaty berry and leather. Concentrated and dark across the palate, with full-bodied black fruit, black olive and savory flavors. Offers all the color, weight and fruit that a $12 wine should. | Yauquen | 88 | 12 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Ruca Malen 2009 Yauquen Malbec (Mendoza) | Malbec | Ruca Malen |
| 55593 | 55592 | South Africa | Here's a clean and fresh selection, with bright citrus, grass, melon rind and pineapple core aromas. White peach and nectarine flavors flesh out the medium-weight palate, with ample acidity to keep the finish crisp and lively. Drink now. | Vintage Selection | 88 | 18 | Coastal Region | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Spier 2012 Vintage Selection Sauvignon Blanc (Coastal Region) | Sauvignon Blanc | Spier |
| 55594 | 55593 | Italy | This wine opens with aromas of beeswax, white flower, acacia, lemon drop and smoky mineral. The savory palate delivers lemon zest, grapefruit and yellow peach accented with thyme, rosemary and mineral. | Cruna Delago | 88 | 30 | Southern Italy | Campi Flegrei | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | La Sibilla 2011 Cruna Delago Falanghina (Campi Flegrei) | Falanghina | La Sibilla |
| 55595 | 55594 | US | Soft and one-dimensional but interesting, this Cabernet has upfront flavors of blackberry jam, black currants, anise and oak. It's dry and tannic, but doesn't have the stuffing to age. Drink now–2016. | | 88 | 40 | California | Alexander Valley | Sonoma | | | Lake Sonoma 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Lake Sonoma |
| 55596 | 55595 | US | Deeply mineral in style with hints of waxy lemon and lime skin, this bold, full-bodied wine boasts rich honey-apple flavors and a juicy, rounded mouthfeel. The moderately long finish comes with a hint of savory herb. | Gigliotti Vineyards | 88 | 14 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Lakewood 2012 Gigliotti Vineyards Pinot Gris (Finger Lakes) | Pinot Gris | Lakewood |
| 55597 | 55596 | France | From the coastal region around Bandol, this is a crisp, salty wine. It has the brightest lemon fruits and some herbaceousness. The tangy texture needs to soften, so wait until the end of 2014 to drink. | Cuvée G | 88 | 15 | Provence | Côtes de Provence | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Les Vignobles Gueissard 2013 Cuvée G White (Côtes de Provence) | Provence white blend | Les Vignobles Gueissard |
| 55598 | 55597 | New Zealand | This seems a bit riper and rounder than most Marlborough Sauvignon Blancs, but it remains varietally on target. Gooseberry and pink grapefruit aromas and flavors finish on a mouthwatering note. Drink now. | | 88 | 12 | Marlborough | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Makara 2013 Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough) | Sauvignon Blanc | Makara |
| 55599 | 55598 | US | The Stillwater Creek vineyard bottling of Novelty Hill Syrah shows a bit more concentration than its sibling in 2011, with whiffs of pepper, earth, soy and umami. There's a saline character as well, reflective of the mineral-rich soil, and a pleasant taste of toast in the tannins. | Stillwater Creek Vineyard | 88 | 28 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Novelty Hill 2011 Stillwater Creek Vineyard Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Syrah | Novelty Hill |
| 55600 | 55599 | New Zealand | Attractive hints of struck flint give this medium-bodied wine a fumé-like character that nicely accents ripe melon and fig flavors. It's fleshy on the palate, finishing with mouthwatering acids and plenty of length. | | 88 | 16 | Marlborough | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Omaka Springs 2013 Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough) | Sauvignon Blanc | Omaka Springs |
| 55601 | 55600 | Israel | This deep violet-red blend offers aromas of black cherry, spearmint and freesia. A bright entry fades to tongue-coating tannins, with flavors of black cherry, menthol and orange zest. Slightly chewy tannins linger through the finish, where they are joined by a lustrous vein of acidity. | Marom Series Hillel and Dan Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc-Shiraz | 88 | | Galilee | | | Mike DeSimone | @worldwineguys | Or Haganuz 2011 Marom Series Hillel and Dan Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc-Shiraz Red (Galilee) | Red Blend | Or Haganuz |
| 55602 | 55601 | US | Rich in black cherry, licorice, mocha and oak flavors, this Pinot is showing its best now. Give it a few hours of decanting and pair with steak, lamb and salmon. | | 88 | 45 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | | | Pfendler 2012 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) | Pinot Noir | Pfendler |
| 55603 | 55602 | Argentina | Leathery aromas blend well with concentrated black-fruit scents. In the mouth, this value-priced Malbec offers juicy purity and plenty of spunk. Flavors of black fruits, licorice and chocolate maintain a sense of freshness, while the finish offers residual blackberry and cassis flavors. | Portillo Estate Bottled | 88 | 10 | Mendoza Province | Uco Valley | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Salentein 2012 Portillo Estate Bottled Malbec (Uco Valley) | Malbec | Salentein |
| 55604 | 55603 | US | Ripe, luscious raspberries lend a brambly tone to this dry, invigorating Pinot Noir rosé. The palate is concentrated with summer berry flavors pierced with a stream of tart lemonade acidity. | Dry | 88 | 16 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Silver Thread 2013 Dry Rosé (Finger Lakes) | Rosé | Silver Thread |
| 55605 | 55604 | Argentina | Spicy, dry aromas of earth, red currant and black olive offer some complexity and style. This is full bodied, racy and loaded with black cherry, cassis and peppery spice flavors. A touch of heat and menthol adds jolt to the finish. | | 88 | 16 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Sottano 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Sottano |
| 55606 | 55605 | US | Bone dry and delicately structured, it has good acidity cutting across herb tea, apricot, orange rind and white pepper flavors. The wine shows some true complexity and interest. | Rosé of | 88 | 22 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | | | Stark 2013 Rosé of Grenache (Sonoma County) | Grenache | Stark |
| 55607 | 55606 | US | Tannic and dry, it's one tough wine, stinging the gums. But it has plenty of ripe blackberry, coffee, pepper and toasty flavors, and should age well. Hold onto it until 2019. | | 88 | 40 | California | Knights Valley | Sonoma | | | Summers 2011 Petite Sirah (Knights Valley) | Petite Sirah | Summers |
| 55608 | 55607 | Argentina | Initially this Malbec smells pinched and of cheesy leather, although with airing the nose shifts to latex and heavy berry aromas. The mouthfeel is chewy and blocky, while flavors of earthy black fruits, herbs and dried spices finish roasted and briny. | AR | 88 | 22 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Tamarí 2011 AR Malbec (Mendoza) | Malbec | Tamarí |
| 55609 | 55608 | Italy | A sunny and polished wine, it unfolds with ripe citrus and stone fruit sensations that carry over to the savory palate along with saline and a hint of mineral. The juicy fruit flavors are balanced by bright acidity. | | 88 | 13 | Sicily & Sardinia | Sicilia | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Tenuta Rapitalà 2013 Grillo (Sicilia) | Grillo | Tenuta Rapitalà |
| 55610 | 55609 | Italy | It has aromas of exotic fruit and a whiff of wildflowers. The palate delivers juicy pineapple, honeydew melon, apple and white peach. It's nicely balanced and the creamy texture is energized by a light mineral note. | Fontanavigna | 88 | 36 | Southern Italy | Terre del Volturno | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Terre del Principe 2012 Fontanavigna Pallagrello Bianco (Terre del Volturno) | Pallagrello Bianco | Terre del Principe |
| 55611 | 55610 | Argentina | Char, sawdust and black cherry aromas confirm the wine's “oak cask” labeling. Full bodied and ripe, it conveys meaty thickness and bold flavors of berry and spiced plum. A toasty, charred finish is lifted by bright acidity and fresh black-fruit flavors. This will go well with just about anything off the grill. | Oak Cask | 88 | 10 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Trapiche 2012 Oak Cask Syrah (Mendoza) | Syrah | Trapiche |
| 55612 | 55611 | US | Dusty saffron, dried herb and mineral notes lend savoriness to flavors of luscious, ripe yellow peach and apricot jam in this bold, tongue-coating ice-style wine. Bright Meyer lemon and tangerine acidity shine through the finish, along with subtle astringency. | Ice | 88 | 25 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Standing Stone 2010 Ice Gewürztraminer (Finger Lakes) | Gewürztraminer | Standing Stone |
| 55613 | 55612 | Italy | This opens with enticing aromas of jasmine, stone fruit, canteloupe and mineral. The juicy fruit palate offers peach and melon accented with nectarine, lemon zest and candied ginger notes. | | 88 | 18 | Southern Italy | Beneventano | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Cantina del Taburno 2012 Greco (Beneventano) | Greco | Cantina del Taburno |
| 55614 | 55613 | Croatia | From the island of Hvar, this wine has aromas of Chinese tea and cranberry juice. There's also a pleasant feral note in the complex bouquet. It has flavors of cranberry juice and black cherry tart with grippy tannins and a persistent finish. | Plovac Polški | 88 | 27 | Hvar | | | Jeff Jenssen | @worldwineguys | Carić 2008 Plovac Polški Plavac Mali (Hvar) | Plavac Mali | Carić |
| 55615 | 55614 | France | Old vines give extra concentration to this rich wine. With fruitiness, a tight texture and the need to age, it has structure and density. Drink from 2015. | Vieilles Vignes Réserve | 88 | 20 | Alsace | Alsace | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Cave de Ribeauvillé 2012 Vieilles Vignes Réserve Riesling (Alsace) | Riesling | Cave de Ribeauvillé |
| 55616 | 55615 | US | Perhaps the palest Central Coast rosé of the year, this Pinot Noir-based wine almost looks like water, but the aromas of marcona almond and delicate lemonade assure that it's perfect for a picnic on a hot day. The strong acidity tantalizes the mouth, and would make excellent pairing for shellfish or simply cooked white fish. | Effort Estate Rosé | 88 | 17 | California | Edna Valley | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Center of Effort 2013 Effort Estate Rosé Pinot Noir (Edna Valley) | Pinot Noir | Center of Effort |
| 55617 | 55616 | France | In Provence, heavy bottle seems to equal high alcohol. It's true here, with a wine that, while it has the right pale grey pink color, is almost too rich for its own good. It does have fruit and acidity but they are just a part of a powerful and ripe wine. Age it until the end of 2014 for best results. | Ikon | 88 | 35 | Provence | Côtes de Provence | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Hermitage Saint-Martin 2013 Ikon Rosé (Côtes de Provence) | Rosé | Château Hermitage Saint-Martin |
| 55618 | 55617 | France | Fresh, aromatic and fruity, it has ripe citrus and pear flavors layered with a more mineral, salty texture. It's tangy, full bodied and cut with tight acidity at the end. | Verité du Terroir | 88 | 20 | Provence | Côtes de Provence | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château la Gordonne 2013 Verité du Terroir Rolle (Côtes de Provence) | Rolle | Château la Gordonne |
| 55619 | 55618 | Spain | Off the bat, this smells of minerals, vitamins and iodine, but with airing plum and blackberry aromas arise. The wine has snappy acidity but soft edges and mild tannins. Flavors of cola, baking spices and black fruits finish wide and easy, with a dusting of pepper. Drink now. | Reserva | 88 | 15 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Conde de Altava 2007 Reserva (Rioja) | Tempranillo | Conde de Altava |
| 55620 | 55619 | Italy | Opening aromas include white spring flowers and apples. The juicy palate offers citrus, exotic fruit and tart green apple alongside soft but refreshing acidity. It ends on a note of white almond. | Poiano | 88 | 13 | Sicily & Sardinia | Sicilia | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Curto 2013 Poiano Insolia (Sicilia) | Insolia | Curto |