| 62619 | 62618 | Portugal | This wine combines freshness and structure. It's full of acidity and bright berry fruits. At the same time, the solid structure gives the wine balance and a fine future. Wood aging offers further support to the fruitiness of this ageworthy wine. Drink from 2017. | Andreza Reserva | 88 | 18 | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Wines & Winemakers 2012 Andreza Reserva Red (Douro) | Portuguese Red | Wines & Winemakers |
| 62620 | 62619 | Australia | Made in a lighter, more delicate style than many of its brethren, this is nevertheless fresh and flavorful. Pear, melon and white peach notes are framed by hints of toasted brioche, which takes on a slightly mocha-like character on the finish. | | 88 | 35 | Victoria | Yarra Valley | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Yeringberg 2013 Chardonnay (Yarra Valley) | Chardonnay | Yeringberg |
| 62621 | 62620 | Spain | Ripe, concentrated aromas of berry fruits and raisin announce a chunky but good palate. Oaky flavors are matched by tangy red-fruit notes and heavier back-palate prune, while the finish is thick and chewy, with just enough acidity to keep things in shape. | | 88 | 20 | Catalonia | Priorat | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Noster Inicial 2010 Red (Priorat) | Red Blend | Noster Inicial |
| 62622 | 62621 | Spain | Floral blueberry and boysenberry aromas are forward and slightly exotic, with notes of leather and dried cheese. This is chunky, heavy and a touch flat, with grabbing, cheek-scrubbing tannins. Ripe berry flavors are earthy and show a touch of chocolate, while the finish is baked, ripe, jammy and tannic. Drink through 2018. | Embruix | 88 | 27 | Catalonia | Priorat | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Vall Llach 2012 Embruix Red (Priorat) | Red Blend | Vall Llach |
| 62623 | 62622 | France | Accented by a light touch of honey, this attractive wine is fruity, with a nutty underlying texture and a rich body. Full and ripe, it could age until 2016 although it's quite ready to drink. | Cuvée Millesimé Brut | 88 | 22 | Loire Valley | Vouvray | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Vignoble Brisebarre 2009 Cuvée Millesimé Brut (Vouvray) | Chenin Blanc | Vignoble Brisebarre |
| 62624 | 62623 | US | This wine by the family-owned winery on Highway 46 East—now home to a large amphitheater for rock concerts—shows aromas of oak smoke, squeezed blackberries and a just barely noticeable hint of camphor. It's evenly spiced on the palate, like a well seasoned beef roast, with dried Italian herbs giving complexity to black cherries, blueberries and coffee notes. | Estate | 88 | 24 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Vina Robles 2012 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Vina Robles |
| 62625 | 62624 | Australia | This checks all the aromatic boxes for Riesling, hitting notes of spring flowers, stone fruit and citrus. Then it settles down on the palate, offering classic wet stone and lime sherbet flavors that would be classic, if only they lasted a little longer on the finish. Drink now–2025. | | 88 | 17 | South Australia | Clare Valley | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Wakefield 2014 Riesling (Clare Valley) | Riesling | Wakefield |
| 62626 | 62625 | Portugal | A blend of four grapes, this structured wine shows big black fruitiness along with fresh acidity. It's still young, bright with acidity and needs time to round out. Drink from 2017. | Companhia das Lezírias Samora | 88 | 12 | Tejo | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Wines & Winemakers 2013 Companhia das Lezírias Samora Red (Tejo) | Portuguese Red | Wines & Winemakers |
| 62611 | 62610 | Italy | This organic 60-40 blend of Uva di Troia and Montepulciano offers nutty notes of Graham cracker, chestnut podwer and ripe cherry fruit. The aromas are slightly muddled and the wine shows slight effervescence, which contributes to its pungent and piquant flavors. Agrinatura is an organic winemaker who does not use sulfites. | Almagìa | 83 | 27 | Southern Italy | Castel del Monte | | | | Agrinatura 2007 Almagìa Red (Castel del Monte) | Red Blend | Agrinatura |
| 62627 | 62626 | US | Licorice and leather stand out in this softly layered wine that leans heavy on the palate. Made in a full-bodied, brawny style, it's single-minded more than complex, finishing in toasty oak and black pepper. | Dolinsek Ranch | 88 | 40 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Woodenhead 2012 Dolinsek Ranch Syrah (Russian River Valley) | Syrah | Woodenhead |
| 62612 | 62611 | Portugal | Fresh red berry fruit and caramel aromas create a wine that is all sweet strawberry, highly aromatic and just touched by acidity. There's a definite softness, almost sweetness in the aftertaste. | Monte Alentejano Rosé | 83 | 8 | Alentejano | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | DFJ Vinhos 2007 Monte Alentejano Rosé Red (Alentejano) | Portuguese Red | DFJ Vinhos |
| 62628 | 62627 | US | Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah combine for a tasty package that's budget-minded to boot. Opening with an intense earthiness and layers of tart cherry, it also offers brambly, gamy meatiness and a finish of black pepper. The majority of the grapes are Grenache, but the wine is as marked by the anise and earthiness of the Mourvèdre as anything else. | Clay Wheels | 88 | 16 | California | California | California Other | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Zepaltas 2012 Clay Wheels Red (California) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Zepaltas |
| 62613 | 62612 | Argentina | Rhubarb, Band-Aid and other lean, pickled aromas get this lightweight Tempranillo. Flavors of tea, cherry and pepper control the dry palate, while cinnamon arises on the racy, crisp finish. Not much richness or body, but good enough. | | 83 | 10 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | El Fogón 2005 Tempranillo (Mendoza) | Tempranillo | El Fogón |
| 62629 | 62628 | Italy | Delicate aromas of hawthorn, white wildflower and stone fruit mingle in the glass. The vibrant palate offers tart yellow apple, juicy nectarine and bitter almond alongside zesty acidity. A steely mineral note marks the finish. | | 88 | 15 | Veneto | Soave Classico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Monte Tondo 2013 Soave Classico | Garganega | Monte Tondo |
| 62614 | 62613 | Australia | This 75-25 blend is pretty neutral in character; with effort, it's possible to suss out hints of fresh dill, bergamot and graphite. The wine just seems too restrained for its own good. | | 83 | 20 | Western Australia | Margaret River | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Vasse River 2006 Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc (Margaret River) | Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc | Vasse River |
| 62630 | 62629 | Italy | Delicate aromas of raspberry and almond carry through to the palate along with tangerine and clove. It's balanced by bright acidity and soft, supple tannins. Drink soon. | Galea Vernatsch | 88 | 23 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Nals Margreid 2013 Galea Vernatsch Schiava (Alto Adige) | Schiava | Nals Margreid |
| 62615 | 62614 | Portugal | A light, crisp strawberry- and melon-flavored wine, with a fresh mint aroma. There is some sweetness, but the acidity and fresh fruits balance that attractively. | Alandra Rosé | 83 | 6 | Portugal | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Herdade do Esporão NV Alandra Rosé Red (Portugal) | Portuguese Red | Herdade do Esporão |
| 62616 | 62615 | US | A little heavy and soft, but okay for everyday purposes if you like Merlot. Shows the variety's easy tannins and some modest cherry, red currant and cedar flavors. | | 83 | 15 | California | Mendocino County | | | | Bonterra 2006 Merlot (Mendocino County) | Merlot | Bonterra |
| 62617 | 62616 | Australia | This cleanly made Shiraz boasts decent aromas and flavors of blackberries, chocolate and earth, but lacks weight on the palate and shows some heat on the finish. | | 83 | 12 | South Australia | McLaren Vale | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Red Knot 2006 Shiraz (McLaren Vale) | Shiraz | Red Knot |
| 62618 | 62617 | Italy | Bright and easygoing, this features aromas of red berry, wildflower and a touch of alpine herb. The silky, lightly tannic palate doles out crushed raspberry, a hint of baking spice and an herbaceous note. | | 88 | 20 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Viticoltori Alto Adige 2012 Pinot Nero (Alto Adige) | Pinot Nero | Viticoltori Alto Adige |
| 62631 | 62630 | Portugal | Generous, fruity and rich, this ripe wine has black chocolate flavors to go with its soft tannins and rounded structure. At the end, acidity gives freshness and blackberry-jelly sweetness. | | 88 | 12 | Bairrada | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Nelson Neves 2012 Merlot (Bairrada) | Merlot | Nelson Neves |
| 62632 | 62631 | US | Plum and blueberry combine to nice effect in this wine that is dense and chewy at the beginning but yields softer textures as it goes. A sprinkling of cocoa and cinnamon accents the finish. | Unfiltered | 88 | 60 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Newton 2012 Unfiltered Merlot (Napa Valley) | Merlot | Newton |
| 62633 | 62632 | US | Given time in stainless steel only, this is a crisp, lightly golden-colored wine forceful in apple, apricot and pear. Medium in weight and acidity, its vibrant refreshment lingers melodically on the palate. | | 88 | 15 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Noble Tree 2013 Sauvignon Blanc (Russian River Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Noble Tree |
| 62634 | 62633 | Spain | Dense, slightly soupy aromas of herbs, earth and blackberry settle in front of a flush, plump palate. Chunky blackberry flavors mix with earth and saline notes, while the finish is full and easy, with mild tannins. Drink through 2018. | Clàssic | 88 | 22 | Catalonia | Priorat | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Onix 2013 Clàssic Grenache-Carignan (Priorat) | Grenache-Carignan | Onix |
| 62635 | 62634 | Portugal | This firm, mineral-textured wine is full of solid tannins and dark black fruits. A blend Alfrocheiro, Tinta Roriz and Touriga Nacional, it's a classic, structured, dense Dão. Still young with its rough edges, it nonetheless will age well. Drink from 2018. | Evidência | 88 | | Dão | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Parras Vinhos 2012 Evidência Red (Dão) | Portuguese Red | Parras Vinhos |
| 62636 | 62635 | US | Cranberry and a strong herbal component contribute an earthy elegance to this 100% Cab which zigzags somewhat on the palate, becoming fuller bodied. Still, the oak and tannins are under control and the wine is approachable now. | Nirvana | 88 | 120 | California | Howell Mountain | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Peace Water 2011 Nirvana Cabernet Sauvignon (Howell Mountain) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Peace Water |
| 62637 | 62636 | Germany | Intense granite tones lend elegance and complexity to this plump, cherried blend of Merlot, Dornfelder and Lemberger. Supple and round on the palate, it's framed delicately with soft tannins and a fringe of smoke and dried herbs. | Cuvée Noir | 88 | 22 | Pfalz | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Pflüger 2012 Cuvée Noir Red (Pfalz) | Red Blend | Pflüger |
| 62638 | 62637 | Chile | Scratchy plum and cassis aromas are earthy and a touch baked. This is flush and grabby in feel, with ripe blackberry, sweet strawberry and stalky, herbal flavors. A mild finish with a jammy feel and red-berry flavors is solid and fair. | GSM+T | 88 | 30 | Marchigue | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Polkura 2012 GSM+T Red (Marchigue) | Red Blend | Polkura |
| 62639 | 62638 | Portugal | The wood fermentation has just brushed the ripe notes of this wine, rounding out the young, fresh fruitiness. It's a full wine with pear, citrus and a tangy, mineral texture. Drink from 2016. | Reserva | 88 | 18 | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta da Rede 2013 Reserva White (Douro) | Portuguese White | Quinta da Rede |
| 62640 | 62639 | Germany | Notes of crushed granite and slate find harmony against a backdrop of pert grapefruit and lime flavors. Vivacious and lean, this finishes briskly with a spray of orange blossom. | RK | 88 | 17 | Mosel | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt 2013 RK Pinot Blanc (Mosel) | Pinot Blanc | Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt |