| 65551 | 65550 | Portugal | On the lean, mineral side, this is a firm, extracted wine. It has a dry core that is masking the hints of juicy berry fruits. Give the wine a year to allow it to soften and drink from 2016. | Pedras do Monte | 85 | 9 | Península de Setúbal | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | DFJ Vinhos 2013 Pedras do Monte Castelão (Península de Setúbal) | Castelão | DFJ Vinhos |
| 65552 | 65551 | France | With grapes coming from the Mâcon region in southern Burgundy, this is ripe, fresh and roundly crisp. With attractive acidity and a sweetened lemon character, it's all fruit, ready to drink now. | | 85 | | Burgundy | Bourgogne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Laroche 2014 Bourgogne | Chardonnay | Domaine Laroche |
| 65553 | 65552 | US | Coffee-rubbed red berries and plum pervade on the nose, with a similar character following through to the palate. Ample in weight, with mild tannins, the oak character of this wine dominates from entry to finish. | Quaker Run | 85 | 28 | Virginia | Virginia | | Alexander Peartree | | DuCard 2012 Quaker Run Merlot (Virginia) | Merlot | DuCard |
| 65554 | 65553 | Argentina | The soapy, flowery nose is not uncommon for this variety. The palate, meanwhile, is pointed and direct, with extracted citrus and white-grape flavors. Similar citric sharpness carries onto the finish. | Padrillos | 85 | 12 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Ernesto Catena 2013 Padrillos Torrontés (Mendoza) | Torrontés | Ernesto Catena |
| 65555 | 65554 | Argentina | Gaseous, rubbery aromas are a fair introduction to an edgy, bouncy type of Malbec. Cherry and plum flavors finish candied and also a little spicy. There's also some heat to this jumpy style of wine. | Estate | 85 | 24 | Mendoza Province | Valle de Uco | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Finca La Luz 2013 Estate Malbec (Valle de Uco) | Malbec | Finca La Luz |
| 65556 | 65555 | Portugal | Young and fruity, this is a smooth, lightly textured wine. It has just enough acidity to give a fresh edge to the ripe quince and Rocha pear flavors. Drink now. | Branco | 85 | 19 | Alentejano | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Fitapreta Vinhos 2014 Branco White (Alentejano) | Portuguese White | Fitapreta Vinhos |
| 65557 | 65556 | Argentina | Neutral white-fruit aromas of peach, nectarine and melon are welcoming. This quaffer is juicy like orange juice, while flavors of mixed citrus fruits and nectarine finish peachy and lively, with a slight bitterness coming on late. | Piedra Negra Alta Colección | 85 | 11 | Mendoza Province | Valle de Uco | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | François Lurton 2014 Piedra Negra Alta Colección Pinot Gris (Valle de Uco) | Pinot Gris | François Lurton |
| 65558 | 65557 | Portugal | Soft and fresh, with ripe yellow fruits, this is an immediately attractive wine. It has acidity a bright fruitiness from the blend of Antão Vaz and Arinto. The finish is crisp and tangy. | Fonte da Serrana Branco | 85 | | Alentejano | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Monte da Ravasqueira 2014 Fonte da Serrana Branco White (Alentejano) | Portuguese White | Monte da Ravasqueira |
| 65559 | 65558 | Portugal | With Viognier and Sémillon in the blend, this has the potential to be a ripe, smoothly textured wine. Acidity acts as a contrast and gives a tight lemon edge. The wine is still young, with its full fruitiness suppressed. Drink from 2016. | | 85 | | Alentejano | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Monte da Ravasqueira 2014 White (Alentejano) | Portuguese White | Monte da Ravasqueira |
| 65560 | 65559 | Portugal | This is a full-bodied rosé. It is ripe, with rich red fruits and spice. It has enough acidity to cope with this full fruitiness, making it a wine that is really for food rather than as an apéritif. | | 85 | | Bairrada | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Nelson Neves 2014 Rosé (Bairrada) | Portuguese Rosé | Nelson Neves |
| 65561 | 65560 | US | This old-vine Zin contains a dash of Petite Sirah. It smells like bacon and wood smoke and tastes like smoked beef. It's an extreme version to say the least, and will not be for everyone. | Big Bad Zin | 85 | 13 | California | Lodi | Central Valley | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Oak Ridge 2012 Big Bad Zin Zinfandel (Lodi) | Zinfandel | Oak Ridge |
| 65562 | 65561 | Portugal | With the classic tongue-tickle of young Vinho Verde, this fresh, crisp and off-dry wine is immediately drinkable. It has ripe orange and sweet citrus fruitiness, and plenty of acidity. | Vera Branco | 85 | 12 | Vinho Verde | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Obrigado 2014 Vera Branco White (Vinho Verde) | Portuguese White | Obrigado |
| 65563 | 65562 | Portugal | This juicy wine boasts lemon aromas and bright citrusy acidity, resulting in a light, crisp and bright sip. It has a frest lilt, with an attractive zesty texture. Drink now. | Oscar's Branco | 85 | 12 | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quevedo 2014 Oscar's Branco White (Douro) | Portuguese White | Quevedo |
| 65564 | 65563 | Portugal | Aromas of white flowers lead into crisp lemon and grapefruit flavors. This has a fresh tang from the light prickle on the tongue, along with ripe peach and apple skin flavors. Drink now. | Colheita | 85 | 10 | Vinho Verde | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta da Lixa 2014 Colheita White (Vinho Verde) | Portuguese White | Quinta da Lixa |
| 65565 | 65564 | Portugal | This just off-dry rosé is crisp, packed with strawberry fruits and balanced in acidity. Made from the Padeiro grape, one of the many Vinho Verde red grapes, it is an attractive wine, finishing with a bright, light aftertaste. | Dom Diogo Colheita Seleccionada | 85 | 15 | Vinho Verde | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta da Raza 2014 Dom Diogo Colheita Seleccionada Rosé (Vinho Verde) | Rosé | Quinta da Raza |
| 65566 | 65565 | Argentina | Raspberry and plum aromas set a forceful tone for this tannic, pinchy Malbec. Flavors of plum and mixed berries are generic, while this finishes grapy, tannic and with a note of clove. | | 85 | 12 | Other | San Juan | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Tussock Jumper 2014 Malbec (San Juan) | Malbec | Tussock Jumper |
| 65567 | 65566 | US | There's plenty to enjoy aromatically and texturally in this wine. It offers floral and citrus refreshment and intrigue around deeper, richer elements of melon and kiwi. Oak surrounds the big finish. | | 85 | 24 | California | Alexander Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Wattle Creek 2014 Sauvignon Blanc (Alexander Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Wattle Creek |
| 65568 | 65567 | France | Fresh and brightly crisp, this is a light and fruity wine. Full of acidity, juicy apples and with a lemon zest texture, it is ready to drink. | | 85 | | Burgundy | Petit Chablis | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | William Fèvre 2014 Petit Chablis | Chardonnay | William Fèvre |
| 65569 | 65568 | Portugal | The blend of Fernão Pires and Arinto gives a fruity, fresh and fragrant wine, with lively bright acidity. A lemon edge is filled out by ripe apricot flavor, resulting in a rounded finish. Drink from 2016. | Companhia das Lezirias Samora Branco | 85 | 11 | Tejo | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Wines & Winemakers 2014 Companhia das Lezirias Samora Branco White (Tejo) | Portuguese White | Wines & Winemakers |
| 65570 | 65569 | US | The odd but endearing Riesling trait of petrol stands out in the aroma of this light-bodied and dry wine, while the flavors are more like apple juice with a touch of honey and earthiness. The mouthfeel is smooth, and a little richness lingers on the finish. | Dancing Egg Dry | 85 | 25 | California | Anderson Valley | | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | V. Sattui 2013 Dancing Egg Dry Riesling (Anderson Valley) | Riesling | V. Sattui |
| 65571 | 65570 | Italy | Aromas of tropical fruit and a hint of vanilla lead the nose. The easygoing palate offers peach and apple alongside soft acidity. Soft and simple, pour it for informal parties or picnics. | Orion | 85 | 10 | Sicily & Sardinia | Vermentino di Sardegna | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Vigneti Zanatta 2014 Orion (Vermentino di Sardegna) | Vermentino | Vigneti Zanatta |
| 65572 | 65571 | US | This pure varietal wine is finished completely dry. Lightly spiced, with fruit flavors of waxy lemon, it seems to fall a bit flat once it hits the tongue. Drink up. | Estate | 85 | 24 | Oregon | Rogue Valley | Southern Oregon | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Weisinger 2013 Estate Gewürztraminer (Rogue Valley) | Gewürztraminer | Weisinger |
| 65573 | 65572 | US | Despite the relatively high alcohol and scents of slightly cooked, raisined fruit, this comes across as rather thin and stiff. The fruit lacks any sweetness, and the tannins turn chalky in the finish. | | 85 | 30 | Oregon | Applegate Valley | Southern Oregon | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Plaisance Ranch 2012 Petite Sirah (Applegate Valley) | Petite Sirah | Plaisance Ranch |
| 65574 | 65573 | Portugal | This is a soft, round and fruity wine that is ready to drink. Spice, red berries and a tight layer of acidity bring balance to the soft, open structure. The aftertaste is fresh and full of fruit. | Coudel Mor Classico | 85 | 7 | Tejo | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Adega Cooperativa do Cartaxo 2013 Coudel Mor Classico Red (Tejo) | Portuguese Red | Adega Cooperativa do Cartaxo |
| 65575 | 65574 | France | This medium-weight, slightly creamy rosé opens with soft aromas of white cherry, peach, cantaloupe and cranberry. The melony flavors continue through to the palate, while the finish offers an astringent citrus-pith flavor. Drink now. | Solal | 85 | 18 | Languedoc-Roussillon | Pays d'Oc | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Blanville 2014 Solal Rosé (Pays d'Oc) | Rosé | Blanville |
| 65576 | 65575 | Portugal | Here's a bright, slightly sparkling wine, with fresh acidity and an off-dry, fruity character. It has attractive lemon-lime flavors and a salty, mineral aftertaste. Drink now. | | 85 | | Vinho Verde | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Casa de Vila Verde 2014 White (Vinho Verde) | Portuguese White | Casa de Vila Verde |
| 65577 | 65576 | Portugal | This wine is soft and ripe, with fresh acidity over wild strawberry fruits. It is an attractive wine, with a sense of richness as well as fruitiness. The refreshing finish is fresh and crisp. | Cape Roca Fisherman | 85 | | Lisboa | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Casca Wines 2014 Cape Roca Fisherman Rosé (Lisboa) | Portuguese Rosé | Casca Wines |
| 65578 | 65577 | France | Fresh fruit with apple acidity gives this wine a ready-to-drink character. It has an attractive lift of citrus and a light, crisp and fresh aftertaste. | Vieilles Vignes | 85 | 30 | Burgundy | Mâcon | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Christophe Cordier 2013 Vieilles Vignes (Mâcon) | Chardonnay | Christophe Cordier |
| 65579 | 65578 | Portugal | Apples and crisp pears give this wine its intensely fresh character. It has bright acidity that shoots right through the wine, resulting in a tangy texture. Drink now. | Paxis Branco | 85 | 9 | Lisboa | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | DFJ Vinhos 2014 Paxis Branco Arinto (Lisboa) | Arinto | DFJ Vinhos |
| 65580 | 65579 | France | There are not many village wines made in Vougeot with the large areas devoted to Premier and Grand Cru. This wine has reminiscences of the structure of those top wines although it is delicious in its fragrant strawberries, full and with just the right amount of acidity. The fruit comes from the Clos du Château. Drink from 2018. | | 92 | 85 | Burgundy | Vougeot | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Alex Gambal 2013 Vougeot | Pinot Noir | Alex Gambal |