| 10531 | 10530 | France | This is a rich style of Muscadet, ripe with red apples and lemon acidity. It's full bodied, structured with some minerality and a tight, nervy texture. It's a delicious wine that could be aged, so drink from 2016. | Les Gautronnières Sur Lie | 90 | 15 | Loire Valley | Muscadet Sèvre et Maine | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Bonnet-Huteau 2013 Les Gautronnières Sur Lie (Muscadet Sèvre et Maine) | Melon | Bonnet-Huteau |
| 10532 | 10531 | France | With a high proportion of Chardonnay, this is a ripe, full-bodied and lightly toasty wine. It's rich in the mouth and rounded with the crisp green acidity playing a good supporting role. This bottle shows some maturity, giving a complex aftertaste. | Excellence Brut | 90 | 14 | Loire Valley | Crémant de Loire | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Bouvet-Ladubay NV Excellence Brut Chenin Blanc-Chardonnay (Crémant de Loire) | Chenin Blanc-Chardonnay | Bouvet-Ladubay |
| 10533 | 10532 | Uruguay | With attractive, authentic aromas of lemon, lees and radiator dust, this Albariño is one of the best you'll find outside of Galicia. The palate is round, layered and citric in the middle, with melon, orange and pineapple flavors. A clean, free-flowing finish is on the money. Drink now. | | 90 | 25 | Montevideo | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bouza 2013 Albariño (Montevideo) | Albariño | Bouza |
| 10534 | 10533 | Germany | Delicate sugar-cookie notes abound throughout this biodynamic Riesling sparkler. Blossomy and fresh, it's spine-tingling with lemon-lime acidity balanced by an exuberant, creamy mousse of white peach and grapefruit flavor. | Traditionelle Flaschengärung Deutscher Sekt Extra Trocken | 90 | 23 | Rheinhessen | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Brüder Dr. Becker 2011 Traditionelle Flaschengärung Deutscher Sekt Extra Trocken Scheurebe (Rheinhessen) | Scheurebe | Brüder Dr. Becker |
| 10535 | 10534 | US | The reliable négociant winery scores once again on this bottling, which shows intriguing aromas of smoked plums, hoisin-marinated pork, cocoa powder, crushed pepper and ollallieberries. It's delicious once sipped, with pepper, boysenberries and a hickory wood character. | Lot 408 | 90 | 15 | California | Santa Ynez Valley | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Cameron Hughes 2012 Lot 408 Syrah (Santa Ynez Valley) | Syrah | Cameron Hughes |
| 10536 | 10535 | Spain | Can Blau's wines are always black in color and fully extracted. This is no different, and its aromas of boysenberry and wood smoke are inviting. Full, flush and meaty on the palate, this multigrape blend pours on the black plum, blackberry and boysenberry flavors, while the finish is dense and chocolaty. Drink through 2020. | | 90 | 17 | Catalonia | Montsant | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Can Blau 2012 Red (Montsant) | Red Blend | Can Blau |
| 10537 | 10536 | Portugal | This intensely fruity wine is full of crisp acidity, lemon and lime flavors and a tangy, tight, steely texture. The wine is mineral and structured, while remaining fresh and attractively juicy. It's tempting to drink it now because of the freshness, but better wait until 2016. | Colheita Branco | 90 | 14 | Dão | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Casa da Passarella 2013 Colheita Branco White (Dão) | Portuguese White | Casa da Passarella |
| 10538 | 10537 | Portugal | Firm and structured, this has dense tannins as well as fruity character. Both the texture and the black plum fruits are concentrated. Flavors of wood aging have smoothed out the naturally stalky character of the fruit. Drink from 2016. | Cape Roca Lighthouse Reserva | 90 | 19 | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Casca Wines 2012 Cape Roca Lighthouse Reserva Red (Douro) | Portuguese Red | Casca Wines |
| 10539 | 10538 | Italy | This ruby-red wine presents an enticing bouquet of strawberry, rose, flint and a whiff of smoke. The silky palate offers bright red cherry, crushed strawberry, mineral and white pepper. It's elegant and well balanced, with supple tannins and bright acidity. Drink through 2018. | Donnas | 90 | 25 | Northwestern Italy | Valle d'Aosta | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Caves Cooperatives de Donnas 2010 Donnas Red (Valle d'Aosta) | Red Blend | Caves Cooperatives de Donnas |
| 10540 | 10539 | Chile | Blackberry, black pepper, herb, olive and mint aromas are draped over the nose of this blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Syrah and 10% Carmenère. Complete and comfortable on the palate, this has moderately edgy acidity and warm flavors of berry fruits and vanilla. Creamy, lactic leftovers weigh down the finish. | Gran Corte | 90 | 45 | Colchagua Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Santa Luz 2012 Gran Corte Red (Colchagua Valley) | Red Blend | Santa Luz |
| 10541 | 10540 | US | A very light shade of straw in the glass, this shows distinct honey, beeswax and mead notes on the delicate nose. The flavors float on a cloud of more honey, drizzled atop Key lime pie, with vanilla syrup popping up on the finish. | Estate | 90 | 28 | California | Santa Clara County | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Sarah's Vineyard 2012 Estate Viognier (Santa Clara County) | Viognier | Sarah's Vineyard |
| 10542 | 10541 | Germany | Lavish aromas of honeysuckle, peach and lemon abound in this vivacious, zippy Riesling. Dry in style, the palate is a bracing crush of white grapefruit and lime flavors that intensify through the long finish, accented by ripples of slate-like mineral. | Volratz 1573 | 90 | 17 | Rheingau | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Schloss Vollrads 2013 Volratz 1573 Riesling (Rheingau) | Riesling | Schloss Vollrads |
| 10543 | 10542 | Germany | This off-dry Riesling awakens the palate with a piercing strike of lemon-lime acidity, but recovers quickly with pliant layers of sweet berries, yellow cherries and pear. It's sharp and brisk, but mouthwatering and juicy. | Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Kabinett Erste Lage | 90 | 25 | Mosel | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | St. Urbans-Hof 2013 Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Kabinett Erste Lage Riesling (Mosel) | Riesling | St. Urbans-Hof |
| 10544 | 10543 | US | Winemaker Christian Roguenant makes a strong series of affordable white wines from the Niven family under this label. This Sauvignon Blanc delivers aromas of lemongrass, wet stone, lime zest and white pepper. Flavors recall sipping ice-cold creek water, with refreshing notes of cut grass, honeydew melon, ripe apple and lime juice. | Paragon Vineyard | 90 | 13 | California | Edna Valley | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Tangent 2013 Paragon Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc (Edna Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Tangent |
| 10545 | 10544 | Germany | Lines of dusty chalk lend an elegant mineral vibe to this richly fruity, blossomy wine. The palate is luscious and ripe, boasting dense white peach and apricot flavors, but anchored by a zesty backbone of acidity. It's fruit-forward and accessible, yet remarkably elegant. | Spätlese | 90 | 14 | Rheinhessen | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Dr. Volkmar 2013 Spätlese Riesling (Rheinhessen) | Riesling | Dr. Volkmar |
| 10546 | 10545 | Spain | Generous berry aromas smell floral. In the mouth, this is plump and soft in the middle but more tannic and stout on the edges. Baked blackberry, plum and cassis flavors finish with hard tannins and a sense of extraction. Expect a very full, chunky and ultimately satisfying Garnacha-based ride. | Via Edetana | 90 | 20 | Catalonia | Terra Alta | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Edetària 2012 Via Edetana Red (Terra Alta) | Red Blend | Edetària |
| 10547 | 10546 | Italy | Made mostly with Chardonnay and aged in barriques, this full-bodied white leads with aromas of white spring flower, beeswax, honey and toasted oak. The vibrant palate offers mature Golden Delicious apple, dried apricot, lemon drop, vanilla and candied ginger. Firm acidity provides freshness and balance. | Beyond the Clouds | 90 | 65 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Elena Walch 2012 Beyond the Clouds White (Alto Adige) | White Blend | Elena Walch |
| 10548 | 10547 | Italy | Here's a full-bodied Pinot Nero that opens with aromas of ripe red berry, graphite, and a touch of mint. The elegant, accessible palate doles out juicy strawberry, red cherry, white pepper and a light vein of mineral alongside supple tannins. | Trattman Mazon Riserva | 90 | 45 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Girlan 2012 Trattman Mazon Riserva Pinot Nero (Alto Adige) | Pinot Nero | Girlan |
| 10549 | 10548 | Germany | While aromatically subdued, this semidry, late-harvest Riesling is surprisingly exuberant on the palate. Sunny and bright grapefruit and apricot flavors coat the tongue in rich, almost creamy, layers, lingering through a bracing lemon-lime finish. | Niersteiner Hipping Spätlese | 90 | 18 | Rheinhessen | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Weingut Georg Albrecht Schneider 2013 Niersteiner Hipping Spätlese Riesling (Rheinhessen) | Riesling | Weingut Georg Albrecht Schneider |
| 10550 | 10549 | Italy | This full-bodied white opens with a delicate fragrance of pressed white flower, citrus zest, dried apricot and a balsamic note. The round palate delivers lemon drop, yellow peach, tangerine and a touch of vanilla alongside fresh acidity. It closes with an almond accent. | Sergio Zenato Riserva | 90 | 40 | Lombardy | Lugana | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Zenato 2012 Sergio Zenato Riserva (Lugana) | Turbiana | Zenato |
| 10551 | 10550 | Chile | Spicy aromas of cedar, tree bark and herbal red-berry fruits announce a fruity, flush palate with flavors of raspberry and plum accented by woody chocolate. Dry, spicy, peppery flavors rest comfortably on a balanced finish. | Tectonia | 89 | 20 | Maipo Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bodega Volcanes de Chile 2011 Tectonia Cabernet Sauvignon (Maipo Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Bodega Volcanes de Chile |
| 10552 | 10551 | Australia | This is a lean, austere—even a bit severe—Riesling that looks to need a good five years or more to mellow. Crushed stone and citrus pith finish long and painfully tart. | Mort's Reserve | 89 | 35 | South Australia | Clare Valley | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Kilikanoon 2013 Mort's Reserve Riesling (Clare Valley) | Riesling | Kilikanoon |
| 10553 | 10552 | Italy | A blend of 60% Gaglioppo and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, this polished red conveys aromas of underbrush, cassis, grilled herb and red currant. The juicy palate delivers crushed black cherry, ground pepper, licorice, clove and a coffee note alongside velvety tannins. | Gravello | 89 | 30 | Southern Italy | Val di Neto | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Librandi 2011 Gravello Red (Val di Neto) | Red Blend | Librandi |
| 10554 | 10553 | Italy | Aromas of wildflower, hay, stone fruit and citrus lead the nose. The vibrant palate delivers tart Granny Smith apple, juicy citrus and peach alongside crisp acidity. The clean finish closes on an almond note. | | 89 | 18 | Lombardy | Lugana | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Marangona 2014 Lugana | Turbiana | Marangona |
| 10555 | 10554 | Italy | This intensely fragrant wine leads with aromas of red currant and violet. The palate offers strawberry, mandarin orange and almond alongside fresh acidity and delicate tannins. Enjoy soon. | Schiava Gentile | 89 | 17 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Peter Zemmer 2013 Schiava Gentile Schiava (Alto Adige) | Schiava | Peter Zemmer |
| 10556 | 10555 | Germany | Hints of smoke and toast mingle enticingly amidst ripe black plum and cherry in this rich, lusciously textured wine. It's bold and a bit brawny on the palate, but reined in elegantly with a cool mineral tone and bright acidity. It finishes long with a ruffle of soft tannins. | Friedelsheimer Pinot St. Laurent | 89 | 28 | Pfalz | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Pflüger 2012 Friedelsheimer Pinot St. Laurent Red (Pfalz) | Red Blend | Pflüger |
| 10557 | 10556 | Portugal | Viosinho, more often found in the Douro, dominates this ripe and full-bodied wine. Lemon acidity is integrated into the rich yellow fruit flavors to give smoothness and roundness. The intense fruit needs to soften a little, so wait until 2016 to drink. | Branco | 89 | 15 | Lisboa | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta de Chocapalha 2013 Branco White (Lisboa) | Portuguese White | Quinta de Chocapalha |
| 10558 | 10557 | US | Heavily toasted charred oak aromas meet maple syrup flavors in this sweet and full-bodied wine. It is heavy on the oaky elements and light on natural-tasting fruit flavors. | | 84 | 12 | California | California | California Other | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Rhiannon 2015 Red (California) | Red Blend | Rhiannon |
| 10559 | 10558 | France | This is a fat, soft and smooth wine. It has juicy red fruit and acidity, with light tannins that lend support. It's ready to drink. | Le Phare Merlot | 84 | 10 | France Other | Atlantique | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Terre de Vignerons 2016 Le Phare Merlot Merlot (Atlantique) | Merlot | Terre de Vignerons |
| 10560 | 10559 | France | Named after the many lighthouses which guide sailors on the French Atlantic coast, this soft and fruity wine is made from 100% Merlot. Crisp, with plenty of red fruit, it's light and ready to drink. | Le Phare | 84 | 10 | France Other | Atlantique | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Terre de Vignerons 2016 Le Phare Rosé (Atlantique) | Rosé | Terre de Vignerons |