| 58147 | 58146 | France | Banana and ripe red-berry flavors are attractive and bright. It has a slight raw edge due to its youthfulness, but it would make for a juicy apéritif if lightly chilled. | Les Grandes Coasses Nouveau | 84 | | Beaujolais | Beaujolais | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Paul Durdilly 2012 Les Grandes Coasses Nouveau (Beaujolais) | Gamay | Paul Durdilly |
| 58148 | 58147 | US | The Moscato-sipping crowd will like this wine. It's crisp and off-dry, with honey, tangerine and vanilla flavors, plus zesty acidity. | Private Selection | 84 | 11 | California | Central Coast | Central Coast | | | Robert Mondavi 2011 Private Selection Riesling (Central Coast) | Riesling | Robert Mondavi |
| 58149 | 58148 | US | This eclectic mix of 42% Chardonnay, 28% Viognier, 19% Petit Manseng and 11% Pinot Gris smells a bit muddled, bearing notes of peach, apricot and the paper-thin crust of caramelized sugar on a crème brûlée. It feels easy-going and unassuming, lacking some depth, but would be a good wine to pair with honey-glazed grilled chicken. | Boneyard | 84 | 15 | Virginia | Virginia | | | | Tarara 2011 Boneyard White (Virginia) | White Blend | Tarara |
| 58150 | 58149 | France | This has juicy cherry and banana flavors, plus smoky tannins that give this wine a structure that's unusual for Beaujolais Nouveau. The acidity is just right, lending the finish freshness. | Nouveau | 84 | 9 | Beaujolais | Beaujolais | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Jean-Claude Debeaune 2012 Nouveau (Beaujolais) | Gamay | Jean-Claude Debeaune |
| 58151 | 58150 | US | White balsamic and beeswax notes pop against the backdrop of white fruit and bitter papaya seed. Medium to full in body, the palate starts out a bit flat, but the acids become more prominent as the wine progresses to the finish, ultimately ending with a tangy, minerally kick. | | 84 | 16 | Virginia | Virginia | | | | Jefferson Vineyards 2011 Pinot Gris (Virginia) | Pinot Gris | Jefferson Vineyards |
| 58152 | 58151 | US | Fermented in neutral French oak barrels and allowed to mature on its lees for eight months, this Viognier is expressive of toasty, flaky piecrust, papaya, melon and a touch of turmeric. It shows some viscosity on the palate, with an almost oily texture, but the bright acids are invigorating, driving the wine to a nutty finish. | | 84 | 25 | Virginia | Monticello | | | | Keswick Vineyards 2011 Viognier (Monticello) | Viognier | Keswick Vineyards |
| 58153 | 58152 | US | A light wine, this shows mostly flavors of earth, forest floor and dried wood, rather than fruit. The finish leaves a sour aftertaste. | | 84 | 20 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Brella 2010 Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Noir | Brella |
| 58154 | 58153 | US | A simple Sauvignon Blanc that tastes of cantaloupe. Serve it at a big outdoor party or any other time the focus is not entirely on the wine. | | 84 | 12 | California | Mendocino County | | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Cable Car 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Mendocino County) | Sauvignon Blanc | Cable Car |
| 58141 | 58140 | US | This single -vineyard Syrah, from an AVA known for doing especially well with that grape, has a lightly meaty varietal character with accents of earth and tobacco. The core of cherry fruit holds up through a medium-length finish. | Terroir Series Fries Vineyard | 88 | | Washington | Wahluke Slope | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Hogue 2007 Terroir Series Fries Vineyard Syrah (Wahluke Slope) | Syrah | Hogue |
| 58142 | 58141 | Croatia | Juicy red plums and cherries, vanilla and smoke are pleasant on the nose and palate of this Bordeaux-style red from Istria, but gain freshness and verve from layers of bramble, menthol and fresh herbs. Full bodied with exceptionally integrated tannins that are soft and round, it's a big surprise at $13. | De Mar Cuvée Zenon | 88 | 13 | Istria | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Istravino 2008 De Mar Cuvée Zenon Red (Istria) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Istravino |
| 58143 | 58142 | US | This unique old vine Chardonnay vineyard makes cool-climate grape flavors as interesting and complex as any fruit bomb. Spring herb, light floral, citrus and grapefruit combine in a delicate, elegant wine. It's Chablis without the chalk; plenty of acid. | Au Contraire French Creek Vineyard | 88 | 20 | Washington | Yakima Valley | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Maison Bleue 2010 Au Contraire French Creek Vineyard Chardonnay (Yakima Valley) | Chardonnay | Maison Bleue |
| 58144 | 58143 | US | For anyone who wants to walk the walk of low-alcohol wines, this is a place to start, a 12.5% alcohol blend of Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Muscat Canelli, Gewürztraminer and Orange Muscat all grown in the Livermore Valley. This wine has inviting notes of toffee, vanilla and caramel and will make a welcome companion at any backyard barbecue or casual dinner party. | The Whip | 88 | 19 | California | Livermore Valley | Central Coast | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Murrieta's Well 2009 The Whip White (Livermore Valley) | White Blend | Murrieta's Well |
| 58145 | 58144 | US | This blush sparkling wine is made from Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and Moscato, offering simple, slightly sweet flavors of raspberries, oranges, vanilla, smoke and yeast. The bubbles scour the palate a bit. | Ca' Rosa | 84 | 18 | California | California | California Other | | | Ca' Momi NV Ca' Rosa Sparkling (California) | Sparkling Blend | Ca' Momi |
| 58146 | 58145 | Chile | This is bold and bullish, but also acidic and raw in feel. The opening berry aroma conveys a wild side, and the mouth is racy and grating, with the feel of fruit skin and flavors of plum and cherry. This captures the rugged, hard-core side of Maule Carignan. | T.H. | 84 | 25 | Maule Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Undurraga 2010 T.H. Carignan (Maule Valley) | Carignan | Undurraga |
| 58155 | 58154 | US | An everyday Cabernet, this has blackberry, plum and oak flavors. It's dry and full-bodied, and it will satisfy red wine drinkers at parties. | | 84 | 12 | California | California | California Other | | | Cambridge & Sunset 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (California) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Cambridge & Sunset |
| 58156 | 58155 | US | Light in body and tart in acids, this bone-dry Pinot Noir shows modest flavors of cherry skins, red apple peelings and cola. | Lot 326 | 84 | 16 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | | | Cameron Hughes 2010 Lot 326 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) | Pinot Noir | Cameron Hughes |
| 58157 | 58156 | Chile | This opens with prickly herbal-plum and red-fruit aromas. The palate feels blocky, with thick tannins, and the flavor profile offers black fruit in front of a resiny, dry finish that comes with overt oak influence. | Reserve | 84 | 10 | Curicó Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | V Norte 2011 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Curicó Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | V Norte |
| 58158 | 58157 | France | This wine has a barnyard flavor, and its black currant fruit shows a bitter edge. The tannins are firm and dry, likely to soften with age. | | 84 | 24 | Bordeaux | Médoc | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château d'Escurac 2010 Médoc | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château d'Escurac |
| 58159 | 58158 | Italy | A simple expression of Nerello Mascalese, this shows notes of bright, slightly bitter berries, with a drying mineral sensation at the back. | | 84 | 15 | Sicily & Sardinia | Sicilia | | | | Colosi 2009 Nerello Mascalese (Sicilia) | Nerello Mascalese | Colosi |
| 58160 | 58159 | US | This has a white pepper flavor, plus acids and green tannins that join forces to make the palate feel jagged. With its berry and currant flavors, this needs to be paired with rich meats and cheeses for balance. | | 84 | 10 | California | California | California Other | | | Dancing Bull 2011 Zinfandel (California) | Zinfandel | Dancing Bull |
| 58161 | 58160 | US | Sharp and jammy, this has raspberry, peppermint and white pepper flavors. The name means “little kisses” in Spanish. | | 84 | 15 | California | California | California Other | | | Besitos NV Red (California) | Red Blend | Besitos |
| 58162 | 58161 | France | Attractive red fruits and soft tannins make this ripe, lightly structured wine easy to drink. There are hints of herbs and red berry fruits, with a touch of dryness on the finish. Drink now. | La Fleur d'Amélie | 84 | 15 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château de Sours 2010 La Fleur d'Amélie (Bordeaux) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château de Sours |
| 58163 | 58162 | US | Tasting on the sweet side, this has notes of brown sugar, honey and vanilla. It's clean and vibrant in acidity, with rich flavors of pineapple jam and ripe orange. | Whiplash | 84 | 11 | California | California | California Other | | | Jamieson Ranch 2010 Whiplash Chardonnay (California) | Chardonnay | Jamieson Ranch |
| 58164 | 58163 | France | As fresh and fruity as any Nouveau should be, this also comes with a tang of black-currant-skin-like tannin as well as red cherry fruit. | Nouveau | 84 | 11 | Beaujolais | Beaujolais | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Joseph Drouhin 2012 Nouveau (Beaujolais) | Gamay | Joseph Drouhin |
| 58165 | 58164 | US | This has oak, green apple, lime and mineral flavors that finish dry and acidic. A sound wine that lacks richness. | | 84 | 24 | California | Santa Cruz Mountains | Central Coast | | | La Honda Winery 2010 Chardonnay (Santa Cruz Mountains) | Chardonnay | La Honda Winery |
| 58166 | 58165 | Chile | Orange and lime aromas control the nose on this spritzy, tangy wine that literally shows bubbles in the glass. The flavors are lemony and sharp, with a grassy accent. Tasted twice. | Coastal Cool Climate | 84 | 15 | Casablanca Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Lomas del Valle 2011 Coastal Cool Climate Sauvignon Blanc (Casablanca Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Lomas del Valle |
| 58167 | 58166 | US | Crisp, citrusy acidity gives a sense of balance to the honey-sweet lime, lemon and pear flavors. It's an easy wine to drink now. | Drama Queen | 84 | 11 | California | California | California Other | | | Middle Sister NV Drama Queen Pinot Grigio (California) | Pinot Grigio | Middle Sister |
| 58168 | 58167 | France | This has an intense aroma that's almost overpowering, leading to a wine that is firm and dry. Its red cherry flavor is dominated by dense tannins. The perfumed character, joined by acidity, remains on the finish. | Domaine Pardon Cuvée de l'Ermitage | 84 | 16 | Beaujolais | Beaujolais-Villages | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Pardon et Fils 2011 Domaine Pardon Cuvée de l'Ermitage (Beaujolais-Villages) | Gamay | Pardon et Fils |
| 58169 | 58168 | Austria | Bright, light, fresh and fruity, this is a perfect apéritif. It has red berry fruit and crisp acidity, and it is smoothed with a touch of vanilla. The herbal finish has bite. | | 84 | 13 | Niederösterreich | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Pratsch 2011 Rosé (Niederösterreich) | Rosé | Pratsch |
| 58170 | 58169 | Austria | This medium-sweet, fruity wine has just the right amount of sparkle. It's as bright as a spring day, with a touch of crispness to keep it fresh. | Frizzante Halbtrocken Rosé | 84 | 17 | Österreichischer Sekt | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Pratsch NV Frizzante Halbtrocken Rosé Sparkling (Österreichischer Sekt) | Sparkling Blend | Pratsch |