| 61981 | 61980 | Chile | Chunky and pasty-smelling, with a thick set of berry aromas that rest heavily in the glass. Not very fruity but definitely herbal. Most difficult to deal with are the hard, fierce tannins that result in a gritty mouthfeel and bitterness on the finish. Surprising tough and tannic. | | 83 | 25 | Cachapoal Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Viña Machalí 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Cachapoal Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Viña Machalí |
| 61982 | 61981 | France | The gorgeous nose of petrol, lime and citrus promises more than the mouth can deliver. The dry palate shows some attractive notes of white flowers but is thin and watery. The short finish rounds out the disappointment. | Cuvée Anne-Laure | 83 | 13 | Alsace | Alsace | | | | Arthur Metz 2007 Cuvée Anne-Laure Riesling (Alsace) | Riesling | Arthur Metz |
| 61983 | 61982 | France | A bit of serious minerality has been coaxed out of the frequently frivolous Gewürztraminer in this fairly crisp example. The medium finish shows appealing notes of fresh grapes. Drink up. | Réserve | 83 | 22 | Alsace | Alsace | | | | Gustave Lorentz 2007 Réserve Gewurztraminer (Alsace) | Gewürztraminer | Gustave Lorentz |
| 61984 | 61983 | France | This is classic Pinot Blanc, with pretty white flowers on the nose, a slight spritz enhancing lemony flavors in the mouth and a crisp, refreshing finish. Perfect for poolside sipping, particularly if there is some fish on the grill. | Réserve | 83 | 15 | Alsace | Alsace | | | | Gustave Lorentz 2007 Réserve Pinot Blanc (Alsace) | Pinot Blanc | Gustave Lorentz |
| 61985 | 61984 | US | Opens with sweet cherry and raspberry fruit but turns noticeably crisp in the mouth while some nice gamy notes appear on the silky finish. An ideal pairing for roast suckling pig. | | 83 | 24 | Virginia | Virginia | | | | Rappahannock Cellars 2006 Cabernet Franc (Virginia) | Cabernet Franc | Rappahannock Cellars |
| 61986 | 61985 | US | New Mexico and Riesling seem an unlikely combination but it works in this wine. Scents of almond, apricot and freesia lead to a slightly sweet palate that winds down to a short, soft finish. Drink up. | | 83 | 11 | New Mexico | New Mexico | | | | St. Clair NV Riesling (New Mexico) | Riesling | St. Clair |
| 61987 | 61986 | US | Somewhat thin and acidic in cherry fruit, and also overoaked. It's as if they thought the aromas and flavors of smoky wood would compensate for a simple wine. Lacks richness. | Watch Hill Vineyard | 83 | 30 | California | Santa Barbara County | Central Coast | | | Comartin 2007 Watch Hill Vineyard Grenache (Santa Barbara County) | Grenache | Comartin |
| 61988 | 61987 | Chile | Hard, rubbery aromas fold in some tomato and cherry, while the palate is bland and fails to show much other than mildly green and lean berry flavors. Acceptable but more hollow, soupy and herbal than ideal. | | 83 | 9 | Central Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Espiritu de Chile 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Central Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Espiritu de Chile |
| 61989 | 61988 | France | A lightweight wine, almost tangy in its freshness. Wild strawberry flavors give a great liveliness to a wine that is taut in its acidity. | Buissonnier | 83 | 15 | Burgundy | Bourgogne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Vignerons de Buxy 2008 Buissonnier (Bourgogne) | Pinot Noir | Vignerons de Buxy |
| 61990 | 61989 | Italy | A mix of 70% Sangiovese and other international red grapes, this would pair well with pizza or pasta with meat ragù. It shows flavors of cherry, forest berry, cola, almond and a touch of mild tobacco. | Dogajolo | 87 | 12 | Tuscany | Toscana | | | | Carpineto 2011 Dogajolo Red (Toscana) | Red Blend | Carpineto |
| 61991 | 61990 | Portugal | A structured wine, this reflects the granite soil of the Dão. Fruit from seven vineyards is blended to make this firm, tannin- and black-currant-driven selection. Perfumes from the Touriga Nacional lend lift to the finish. | Colheita | 87 | 11 | Dão | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Casa da Passarella 2009 Colheita Red (Dão) | Portuguese Red | Casa da Passarella |
| 61992 | 61991 | Italy | A blend of mostly Sangiovese, with a touch of Merlot, this delivers a fresh flower tone and a tangy forest-berry flavor. It feels creamy, with medium density, and it has crisp acidity that keeps the palate refreshed. | | 87 | 16 | Tuscany | Toscana | | | | Castello di Ama 2011 Rosato (Toscana) | Rosato | Castello di Ama |
| 61993 | 61992 | Greece | This wine begins with rustic charm, and it features notes of olive, cigar box and cedar, followed by equally earthy flavors of spicebox, tomato, vanilla and pepper. The sturdy tannins and texture are softened by a wave of red fruit. Pair this with grilled lamb or burgers. | Eurynome Red Dry Wine Xinomavro-Negoska | 87 | 27 | Goumenissa | | | Susan Kostrzewa | @suskostrzewa | Chatzivariti 2010 Eurynome Red Dry Wine Xinomavro-Negoska Red (Goumenissa) | Red Blend | Chatzivariti |
| 61994 | 61993 | France | Ripe and round, this has a strawberry flavor that is surrounded by dense tannins. It shows a fine line of fresh acidity, and it is ready to drink, although it will age for several years. | | 87 | | Burgundy | Volnay | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Champy 2010 Volnay | Pinot Noir | Domaine Champy |
| 61995 | 61994 | France | This is a fruity wine, with upfront peach and apricot flavors. It has bright acidity and just a hint of wood. Produced for the first time by Ferret, this selection is rich, open and generous, although the acidity is never left behind. | Sous Vergisson | 87 | 40 | Burgundy | Pouilly-Fuissé | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Ferret 2010 Sous Vergisson (Pouilly-Fuissé) | Chardonnay | Domaine Ferret |
| 61996 | 61995 | US | Ripe tangerine, peach, green apple and vanilla flavors combine with brisk, citrusy acidity in this wine. This wine saw a touch of neutral oak, which seems to have contributed a smoky toast character. It picks up complexities as it warms and airs, so don't drink this too cold. | Camp Four Vineyard | 87 | 25 | California | Santa Barbara County | Central Coast | | | Epiphany 2011 Camp Four Vineyard Grenache Blanc (Santa Barbara County) | Grenache Blanc | Epiphany |
| 61997 | 61996 | New Zealand | This wine is crisp, medium bodied and surprisingly firm for an inexpensive Merlot. Drink this wine over the next year or two for its potent cassis and black cherry fruit. Some rare beef will help show the wine to best effect. | | 86 | 15 | Hawke's Bay | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Oyster Bay 2011 Merlot (Hawke's Bay) | Merlot | Oyster Bay |
| 61998 | 61997 | France | A soft wine without real definition, it has an attractive fruity character, but it's missing the firm structure of the appellation. With its vanilla and apricot flavors, this ripe Chardonnay is ready to drink. | | 86 | 50 | Burgundy | Chassagne-Montrachet | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Jaffelin 2010 Chassagne-Montrachet | Chardonnay | Jaffelin |
| 61999 | 61998 | US | Ripe stone-fruit and flower notes shine on the nose and palate of this dry, medium-bodied Chardonnay. Fresh and juicy, it's an easygoing sipper to accompany an array of foods. | | 86 | 15 | New York | New York | New York Other | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Leonard Oakes 2010 Chardonnay (New York) | Chardonnay | Leonard Oakes |
| 62000 | 61999 | US | Impeccably dry, this refreshing, brisk and light-bodied Gewürztraminer reveals delicate hints of pink grapefruit, lychee and musk. Nervy lemon-lime-like acidity lends a crisp, lean feel. | Dry | 86 | 15 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Lucas Vineyards 2010 Dry Gewürztraminer (Finger Lakes) | Gewürztraminer | Lucas Vineyards |
| 62001 | 62000 | US | An aroma of fresh-cut pear introduces this clean, tart, fresh Pinot Gris. There is little in the way of complexity, but the purity of the fruit is impressive. | | 86 | 15 | Washington | Yakima Valley | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Mercer 2011 Pinot Gris (Yakima Valley) | Pinot Gris | Mercer |
| 62002 | 62001 | US | Made in a light style, this has a silky texture that's marked by high acidity. It's dry, with sour cherry and raspberry candy flavors. Ready to drink now. | Cedar Lane | 86 | 38 | California | Arroyo Seco | Central Coast | | | Mercy 2009 Cedar Lane Pinot Noir (Arroyo Seco) | Pinot Noir | Mercy |
| 62003 | 62002 | Portugal | Gold in color, this wine deftly balances the sweetness of the orange marmalade flavor with the dry edge that comes from the spirit and the slight tannic character. Ready to drink. | Adriano Reserva White | 86 | 20 | Port | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Ramos-Pinto NV Adriano Reserva White (Port) | Port | Ramos-Pinto |
| 62004 | 62003 | Italy | From the Marchesi d'Orsi di Villanoca winemaking family, this blend of Sangiovese, Merlot and Ancellotta offers tones of raw cherry and raspberry that give the wine a clean bouquet. The fresh, easy mouthfeel would pair well with pasta dishes. | Rosso Maniero | 86 | 13 | Tuscany | Toscana | | | | Casaloste 2009 Rosso Maniero Red (Toscana) | Red Blend | Casaloste |
| 62005 | 62004 | New Zealand | This moderately pale wine doesn't show a lot of concentration or tannic structure, but it offers charming notes of cherry, clove and cinnamon. Drink now. | | 86 | 18 | Marlborough | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Giesen 2010 Pinot Noir (Marlborough) | Pinot Noir | Giesen |
| 62006 | 62005 | US | Marked by brisk, citrusy acidity, this Pinot Grigio has orange, Meyer lemon and sweet green-grass flavors. It would pair well with Chinese and Vietnamese food. | | 86 | 21 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Swanson 2011 Pinot Grigio (Napa Valley) | Pinot Grigio | Swanson |
| 62007 | 62006 | New Zealand | A delicate, lacy style of Pinot Noir, with pretty rhubarb-like herbal shadings to the cranberry and strawberry fruit, extremely supple tannins and hints of cocoa and coffee on the abbreviated finish. Drink now. | | 86 | 20 | Canterbury | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | The Crater Rim 2010 Pinot Noir (Canterbury) | Pinot Noir | The Crater Rim |
| 62008 | 62007 | US | This tastes a little too high in acidity, but it does show the spiciness of Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir. Flavors of ripe black cherry, peppercorn and licorice are all found, and it shows a nice silkiness. Drink now. | | 86 | 24 | California | Santa Maria Valley | Central Coast | | | Three Saints 2009 Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley) | Pinot Noir | Three Saints |
| 62009 | 62008 | France | There is warmth to this fruity, ripe wine. It shows great balance between its intense acids and fruitiness, making it delicious and ready to drink. | A. Rodet | 86 | 18 | Burgundy | Bourgogne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Antonin Rodet 2010 A. Rodet (Bourgogne) | Chardonnay | Antonin Rodet |
| 62010 | 62009 | New Zealand | The Ara project has yet to realize its considerable potential. This high-end bottling is a solid, middle-of-the-road Marlborough Pinot Noir, and it displays subdued aromas of dust-coated cherries, with modestly concentrated flavors of cherry and earth and a medium-length finish. Drink it over the next few years. | Select Blocks Single Estate | 86 | 30 | Marlborough | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Ara 2011 Select Blocks Single Estate Pinot Noir (Marlborough) | Pinot Noir | Ara |