| 11251 | 11250 | France | A softly textured wine, this has richness coming from black and red berry fruits. Wood and juiciness combine well in this attractive wine that will be ready to drink in a few months. | Thomas Barton Réserve | 88 | 37 | Bordeaux | Margaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Barton & Guestier 2010 Thomas Barton Réserve (Margaux) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Barton & Guestier |
| 11252 | 11251 | Italy | This has a slightly aged appearance and tertiary aromas of candied berry, leather, tobacco and cola. The tannins are firm and tight; it still has an aging future ahead. | | 88 | 38 | Piedmont | Gattinara | | | | Torraccia del Piantavigna 2006 Gattinara | Nebbiolo | Torraccia del Piantavigna |
| 11253 | 11252 | Chile | This is stalky smelling, with rustic aromas of roasted berry, leather, tobacco and eucalyptus. It's full in the mouth, with smacking tannins and firm acids that create a flavor profile of roasted, herbal berry and plum. Bitter chocolate and espresso flavors control the peppery, dry finish. This is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère and Syrah. | Tralca | 88 | 70 | Colchagua Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Viña Bisquertt 2007 Tralca Red (Colchagua Valley) | Red Blend | Viña Bisquertt |
| 11254 | 11253 | Chile | This is rustic, with notes of roasted berry, smoked meat, leather and dried cheese on the bouquet. It feels tannic and pushy, with herbal, wild flavors of dark berry, herb and roasted meat. Slightly warm and herbal, the finish lasts. | El Olivar Alto Single Vineyard | 88 | 25 | Colchagua Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Viu Manent 2009 El Olivar Alto Single Vineyard Syrah (Colchagua Valley) | Syrah | Viu Manent |
| 11255 | 11254 | US | Herbaceous and brambly on the nose and palate, Wölffer's Estate Merlot is concentrated in red plum and cherry fruit but lean in structure, with lively acidity and a softly tannic finish. It drinks well now, but it could benefit from decanting. | Estate | 88 | 20 | New York | The Hamptons, Long Island | Long Island | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Wölffer 2008 Estate Merlot (The Hamptons, Long Island) | Merlot | Wölffer |
| 11256 | 11255 | France | The wine has the richness of the vintage while retaining a more stalky black-currant character. The smoky tannins and fruit are integrated, creating a wine that will be ready to drink in the next two years. | | 88 | | Bordeaux | Médoc | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château la Tour de By 2009 Médoc | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château la Tour de By |
| 11257 | 11256 | France | With its apricot and honey flavors, this is an attractive, fruity dessert wine. There is some dryness from botrytis to add complexity. At the end, the wine offers a delicious fruit salad finish. | | 88 | 27 | Bordeaux | Cadillac | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Suau 2009 Cadillac | Bordeaux-style White Blend | Château Suau |
| 11258 | 11257 | US | Using grapes sourced from Klipsun Vineyard, this is a roughly even Sauvignon Blanc–Sémillon blend. Flavors of sweet toast, lemon verbena and melon, with a hint of mint and a splash of orange soda are all in evidence. Nicely nuanced, this does not overreach, but rather zooms in on the details of aroma and flavor that keep it interesting. | Blanc | 88 | 25 | Washington | Red Mountain | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Covington 2011 Blanc Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon (Red Mountain) | Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon | Covington |
| 11259 | 11258 | Greece | This expressive red starts with aromas of raspberry, sour cherry and vanilla, leading into a medium-bodied, mouthfilling array of fruit, spice and a touch of sweetness. Balanced and structured, with an appealing spice backbone, this wine is an example of an indigenous red with true global appeal. | Areti | 88 | 29 | Pangeon | | | Susan Kostrzewa | @suskostrzewa | Estate Biblia Chora 2008 Areti Agiorgitiko (Pangeon) | Agiorgitiko | Estate Biblia Chora |
| 11260 | 11259 | France | Even though it is weighty, very full and dense, the wine has a fine balance, with acidity that cuts through the richness. | Château la Fleur | 88 | 17 | Bordeaux | Lussac Saint-Émilion | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Horeau-Beylot 2009 Château la Fleur (Lussac Saint-Émilion) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Horeau-Beylot |
| 11261 | 11260 | US | Steely and creamy at the same time, this is no shy Pinot Gris. It's got body and heft from its time spent in 100% French oak (none of it new), and tastes perfectly in balance, with delightful notes of honeysuckle, apricot and honey. This is a small production made from certified-organic grapes. | McFadden Farm | 88 | 20 | California | Mendocino | | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Horse & Plow 2011 McFadden Farm Pinot Gris (Mendocino) | Pinot Gris | Horse & Plow |
| 11262 | 11261 | Portugal | Concentrated tannins give this wine from organic grapes a powerful structure. For balance, it also has a more fruity character that offers blackberry and black plums. The dense texture means it needs to age until 2015. | | 86 | 19 | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta do Romeu 2010 Red (Douro) | Portuguese Red | Quinta do Romeu |
| 11263 | 11262 | Portugal | The wine is perfumed, fruity and ripe. A touch of spice from the fruit gives an exotic edge to the rounded, ripe and juicy flavors. It is full-bodied while still retaining a fresh edge. | Gáudio | 86 | | Alentejo | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Ribafreixo 2013 Gáudio Verdelho (Alentejo) | Verdelho | Ribafreixo |
| 11264 | 11263 | Austria | Ripe and juicy green and yellow pears abound on the nose, while the palate is soft, fresh and makes for easy summer drinking. | Vom Bisamberg | 86 | | Weinviertel | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Schwarzböck 2013 Vom Bisamberg Grüner Veltliner (Weinviertel) | Grüner Veltliner | Schwarzböck |
| 11265 | 11264 | France | A bright, light and fruity wine that is ready to drink. It has flavors of currants, juicy orange as well as a mineral texture and a touch of bitter marmalade. Drink now. | Le P'tit Chenin | 86 | 11 | Loire Valley | Anjou | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château de la Roulerie 2013 Le P'tit Chenin Chenin Blanc (Anjou) | Chenin Blanc | Château de la Roulerie |
| 11266 | 11265 | Portugal | Just lightly structured, this is a delicious, fruity wine. With soft tannins and rounded black fruits, it's fresh and fragrant. Wood flavors support the fruitiness. Full-bodied and ripe, it's ready to drink. | Pancas | 86 | 12 | Lisboa | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Companhia das Quintas 2012 Pancas Red (Lisboa) | Portuguese Red | Companhia das Quintas |
| 11267 | 11266 | Italy | Straightforward and enjoyable, it delivers aromas of peach blossom and citrus. The juicy palate offers white peach, green apple and banana peel. Sip this as an apéritif or pair with light first courses. | | 86 | 11 | Northeastern Italy | Collio | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Cormòns 2013 Pinot Grigio (Collio) | Pinot Grigio | Cormòns |
| 11268 | 11267 | Portugal | Coming from the cool climate of the Lisbon vineyards, this is a fresh and fruity wine. Some Touriga Nacional perfumes emerge from the soft tannins and final acidity. It's an attractive wine to drink now. | Point West | 86 | 9 | Lisboa | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | DFJ Vinhos 2011 Point West Touriga Nacional (Lisboa) | Touriga Nacional | DFJ Vinhos |
| 11269 | 11268 | France | There's a slight cobbler-like character to the nose of this wine, with mealy scents of peach bubble gum, banana and strawberry. The palate is more linear, with a pronounced line of acidity and flavors of green banana and orange citrus. | Pink Flamingo Tête de Cuvée Gris de Gris | 86 | 13 | Languedoc-Roussillon | Sable de Camargue | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Domaine de Jarras 2013 Pink Flamingo Tête de Cuvée Gris de Gris Rosé (Sable de Camargue) | Rosé | Domaine de Jarras |
| 11270 | 11269 | France | The lightest possible Chinon, very fruity and lightly tannic, this is a delicious, jammy, ripe and fresh wine. It is all black currants and berries with acidity adding its burst at the end. Drink now. | La Cuisine de Ma Mère | 86 | 22 | Loire Valley | Chinon | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Grosbois 2012 La Cuisine de Ma Mère (Chinon) | Cabernet Franc | Domaine Grosbois |
| 11271 | 11270 | US | Light in color, smooth, soft with a trace of astringency to the background, it shows off Barbera's marriage of acidity and denseness. It's a heavier version for sure, with spice and rustic black cherry. | Cooper Ranch | 86 | 25 | California | Shenandoah Valley (CA) | Sierra Foothills | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Easton 2011 Cooper Ranch Barbera (Shenandoah Valley (CA)) | Barbera | Easton |
| 11272 | 11271 | Spain | This Verdejo is in its late stages of life but it's hanging in there. Mostly neutral aromas of apple and lime set up a palate with citrusy acidity that keeps the wine alive. Narrow, simple flavors of orange and nectarine finish pithy but true to the variety. Drink immediately. | | 86 | 13 | Northern Spain | Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | El Pensador 2012 Verdejo (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León) | Verdejo | El Pensador |
| 11273 | 11272 | US | Muted aromatically, it has a light, bright core of cherry lurking in the layers of juicy spice. The grapes come from the Klindt and Wiley Vineyards. Let it breathe or decant before drinking, and enjoy it soon. | The Noble One | 86 | 39 | California | Anderson Valley | | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Harmonique 2007 The Noble One Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley) | Pinot Noir | Harmonique |
| 11274 | 11273 | US | Think of a pink version of Beaujolais Nouveau. The grapy flavors light up this light-bodied, extroverted rosé even more than the almost fluorescent pink color. Very fresh, light and frothy and all those qualities seem right for it. | Rosé de Shenandoah | 86 | 18 | California | Shenandoah Valley (CA) | Sierra Foothills | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Helwig 2013 Rosé de Shenandoah Rosé (Shenandoah Valley (CA)) | Rosé | Helwig |
| 11275 | 11274 | Portugal | The wine is ripe, generous and lightly structured. Black currant and black plum fruits surround a dry core that gives texture. It's not for long-term aging. | Tapada dos Coelheiros | 86 | 38 | Alentejano | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Herdade dos Coelheiros 2009 Tapada dos Coelheiros Red (Alentejano) | Portuguese Red | Herdade dos Coelheiros |
| 11276 | 11275 | US | This rough and tumble Cabernet is oaky and smoky in both scent and flavor. It's a rustic, country wine, big and bold and raw around the edges, but packed with flavor. | Eagle Ranch Vineyard | 86 | 35 | Oregon | Columbia Valley (OR) | Oregon Other | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Jacob Williams 2010 Eagle Ranch Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (OR)) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Jacob Williams |
| 11277 | 11276 | France | Immediately attractive red fruit flavors are cut with delicious acidity. This is a crisp, fruity wine, fresh with just a tang of orange peel, ready to drink now. | Le Rabault | 86 | | Loire Valley | Sancerre | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Joseph Mellot 2012 Le Rabault Rosé (Sancerre) | Rosé | Joseph Mellot |
| 11278 | 11277 | France | Herbaceous and crisp, it conveys flavors of citrus and freshly cut apple. It's a simple, fruity wine that is ready to drink with its lively final acidity and tangy texture. | Le Montarlet | 86 | | Loire Valley | Sancerre | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Joseph Mellot 2013 Le Montarlet (Sancerre) | Sauvignon Blanc | Joseph Mellot |
| 11279 | 11278 | US | Scents of purple fruits and wood smoke lead into a straightforward, fruity wine that plays out broadly across the palate. Despite its forward nature, it thins out quickly. There's a bit of chocolate (from aging in 25% new French oak) in the finish. | Estate | 86 | 22 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Kramer 2012 Estate Pinot Noir | Pinot Noir | Kramer |
| 11280 | 11279 | US | This substantial wine is replete with apricot and a faint lurking of herb. The acidity is there, just faintly, racing through to the finish. | Buttner Sunol Vineyard | 86 | 28 | California | Livermore Valley | Central Coast | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Las Positas 2012 Buttner Sunol Vineyard Pinot Grigio (Livermore Valley) | Pinot Grigio | Las Positas |