| 11281 | 11280 | Germany | Dusty potpourri and mineral tones lend an earthy tone to this lean, off-dry wine. It's fresh with lemon, lime and quince flavors, but straightforward in style with a brisk, herbal finish. | Bernkasteler Kurfürstlay Kabinett | 86 | 14 | Mosel | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Leonard Kreusch 2012 Bernkasteler Kurfürstlay Kabinett Riesling (Mosel) | Riesling | Leonard Kreusch |
| 11282 | 11281 | Portugal | A smooth and fruity wine that has soft tannins and a rich, juicy character. It is full of damson and black plum fruits, ripe and jammy at the end. Drink now. | | 86 | 12 | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Barão de Vilar 2012 Red (Douro) | Portuguese Red | Barão de Vilar |
| 11283 | 11282 | US | With a strong undercurrent of bell pepper, this soft Petite Sirah has tense shadings of peppery spice and leather. Ready to drink now. | Nina's Cuvée | 86 | 36 | California | Livermore Valley | Central Coast | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Concannon 2010 Nina's Cuvée Petite Sirah (Livermore Valley) | Petite Sirah | Concannon |
| 11284 | 11283 | Chile | This hard-drilling, bullish Malbec is bright purple in color, with grapy, heady aromas. The palate is rubbery and grabby, with a shock of zesty acidity. Oversized, roasted black-fruit flavors finish with size, power and a grating feel. | Serie Riberas Gran Reserva Ribera del Tinguirica | 86 | 18 | Marchigue | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Concha y Toro 2011 Serie Riberas Gran Reserva Ribera del Tinguirica Malbec (Marchigue) | Malbec | Concha y Toro |
| 11285 | 11284 | US | Smooth and appealing, with ample fresh citrus flavors and a supple mouthfeel, this isn't so assertive that it gets in the way of the conversation or the food. Sourcing good quality grapes from non-premier regions keeps the price down. | | 86 | 10 | California | California | California Other | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Cookies & Cream 2012 Pinot Grigio (California) | Pinot Grigio | Cookies & Cream |
| 11286 | 11285 | Portugal | In a reference to the storks who build nests in the chimneys of the Eiffel-designed DFJ winery, Storks Landing shows bright acidity, layers of citrus plus a touch of more exotic pineapple. A blend of Fernão Pires and Chardonnay, it's fresh and light in the mouth, mineral and crisp at the end. | Storks Landing | 86 | 8 | Lisboa | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | DFJ Vinhos 2013 Storks Landing White (Lisboa) | Portuguese White | DFJ Vinhos |
| 11287 | 11286 | France | Crisp and grassy, this is a classic herbaceous Sancerre. It is tight, bright and full of citrus fruits. Grapefruit dominates, cut through with acidity and the freshest aftertaste. Drink now. | | 86 | | Loire Valley | Sancerre | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine de Bellecours 2013 Sancerre | Sauvignon Blanc | Domaine de Bellecours |
| 11288 | 11287 | Chile | Apple and peach aromas are dusty and lightly tropical. With no oak, fruit is all you get in this Chardonnay; flavors of apple, nectarine and melon run clean, sweet and ripe, while the finish is mellow and lands smack in the middle of the fairway. | Classic Collection Unwooded | 86 | 10 | Curicó Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Echeverria 2013 Classic Collection Unwooded Chardonnay (Curicó Valley) | Chardonnay | Echeverria |
| 11289 | 11288 | US | Fully mature, this calls to mind an inexpensive village Burgundy: one that is just a touch past its prime. Delicate secondary fruit flavors and firm acidity are in place, with residual hints of tomato leaf and flesh. | The Uncarved Block | 87 | 30 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Amalie Robert 2011 The Uncarved Block Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Noir | Amalie Robert |
| 11290 | 11289 | US | Given time to settle in both used French oak and stainless steel, this is a nice effort from a well-respected vineyard that's big and juicy in grapefruit and melon. Made in a lighter style, it offers a bite of oak on the finish, leaving a substantial impression. | Kick Ranch | 87 | 26 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Apsara 2015 Kick Ranch Sauvignon Blanc (Sonoma County) | Sauvignon Blanc | Apsara |
| 11291 | 11290 | Spain | Gritty, reedy, minty aromas overshadow this Tempranillo blend's hollow berry scents. Hard, tannic and drawn in, this wine tastes of rustic plum and berry fruits along with hard spices. Notes of tomato, green herbs and raw tannins create a rugged finish. | Hacienda de Arínzano | 87 | 19 | Northern Spain | Pago de Arínzano | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Arínzano 2011 Hacienda de Arínzano Red (Pago de Arínzano) | Red Blend | Arínzano |
| 11292 | 11291 | US | Self-proclaimed to be the only Sagrantino in the Napa Valley (which is probably true), this wine displays varietal character in its smoky leather and its fruit characteristics trafficking in tart cranberry, orange and black cherry. It is light and subtle. | Estate | 87 | 50 | California | St. Helena | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Benessere 2012 Estate Sagrantino (St. Helena) | Sagrantino | Benessere |
| 11293 | 11292 | France | This dark-colored rosé gets its color from the skins of the Pinot Noir. That makes for a ripe, structured wine with good balance between crisp red fruits and the soft aftertaste. The wine is ready to drink. | Brut Rosé de Saignée | 87 | 55 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Bertrand-Delespierre NV Brut Rosé de Saignée (Champagne) | Champagne Blend | Bertrand-Delespierre |
| 11294 | 11293 | France | With a vivid mousse, this ripe wine shows tannic structure as well as bright red berries. It is lively with a touch of spice as well as acidity. The aftertaste is soft and ripe from the relatively high dosage. | Cuvée des Moines Brut Rosé | 87 | 65 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Besserat de Bellefon NV Cuvée des Moines Brut Rosé (Champagne) | Champagne Blend | Besserat de Bellefon |
| 11295 | 11294 | Spain | Packed in a pink bottle, this Garnacha rosé opens with prickly pink-grapefruit aromas. It's balanced on the palate, with a touch of oily weight. Orange and cantaloupe flavors leave a citric tang on the finish. | Sleever Garnacha | 87 | 14 | Northern Spain | Cariñena | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bodegas Paniza 2015 Sleever Garnacha Rosé (Cariñena) | Rosé | Bodegas Paniza |
| 11296 | 11295 | US | The nose on this bottling is very smoky and flinty, but also shows underlying pear and apple aromas. There's an intriguing lime-zest character to the palate, with a base of dried apples and a smoked-wood character that's hard to ignore. | Lot 526 | 87 | 14 | California | Santa Barbara County | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Cameron Hughes 2014 Lot 526 Chardonnay (Santa Barbara County) | Chardonnay | Cameron Hughes |
| 11297 | 11296 | France | This Champagne is soft and has some sweetness (although technically Brut). Ripe melon and pear fruits are cut with enough acidity to keep the wine fresh and fruity. | Authentic Brut | 87 | 30 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Canard-Duchêne NV Authentic Brut (Champagne) | Champagne Blend | Canard-Duchêne |
| 11298 | 11297 | Italy | Straightforward and accessible, this has delicate aromas of red berry and kitchen spice. The firm, no-frills palate offers dried cherry, tart cranberry, sage and clove alongside solid tannins. Enjoy through 2019. | | 87 | 35 | Piedmont | Barbaresco | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Castel Boglione 2012 Barbaresco | Nebbiolo | Castel Boglione |
| 11299 | 11298 | Italy | This opens with aromas of orchard fruit, citrus and toasted bread crust. The firm palate offers lime, vanilla, oak and yellow apple skin alongside bracing acidity. A note of bitter almond marks the finish. | Dosage Zero | 87 | 55 | Lombardy | Franciacorta | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Castello Bonomi 2010 Dosage Zero Sparkling (Franciacorta) | Sparkling Blend | Castello Bonomi |
| 11300 | 11299 | France | A subdued nose leads onto a very lively palate dominated by foaming, big and frothy bubbles. There is an edge of bitterness but the fruit flavors are fresh and reminiscent of red apple and forest berries. Drink soon. | Mayerling Brut Rosé | 87 | 32 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Cave de Turckheim NV Mayerling Brut Rosé Pinot Noir (Alsace) | Pinot Noir | Cave de Turckheim |
| 11301 | 11300 | France | This Champagne is soft with ripe red fruits and a gentle acidity. It is an immediately attractive wine, with an orange-tang aftertaste. The bottling is ready to drink. | Tsarine Rosé Brut | 87 | 60 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Chanoine NV Tsarine Rosé Brut (Champagne) | Champagne Blend | Chanoine |
| 11302 | 11301 | France | This is a simple, fruity Champagne, made to be drunk young. With its crisp citrus tang and bright acidity, it is well balanced with the soft dosage. The wine is dominated by Pinot Noir that grows so well in the Côte des Bar. | La Comtesse de Neples Brut | 87 | 39 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Chassenay d'Arce NV La Comtesse de Neples Brut (Champagne) | Champagne Blend | Chassenay d'Arce |
| 11303 | 11302 | France | This is a fine, juicy and fruity wine. It has some firm, smoky tannins that are in the background. With its fruitiness, it is likely to be a wine that is ready to drink soon, certainly by 2017. | | 87 | 16 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Donjon de Bruignac 2014 Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Donjon de Bruignac |
| 11304 | 11303 | France | A ripe wine from Haure Jany, this is dense with wood and tannins. The black-currant fruit is masked at this stage with a powerful dry core. Let this soften before drinking, so wait until 2019. | | 87 | 14 | Bordeaux | Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château du Seguinier 2014 Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château du Seguinier |
| 11305 | 11304 | France | Fresh and fruity, this is a bright wine, full of almost shocking acidity and red-currant fruits. Its tannins are there, although more of an afterthought to the fruit. Drink this light fresh wine from 2017. | | 87 | 20 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux Supérieur | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Jean Faux 2014 Bordeaux Supérieur | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Jean Faux |
| 11306 | 11305 | France | The Vignobles Bourdillas brothers' wine is fruity with black currant fruits and bright acidity. Fresh with a crisp texture and light tannins, it will be ready to drink by 2017. | | 87 | 20 | Bordeaux | Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Jussas 2014 Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Jussas |
| 11307 | 11306 | France | The wine, unusually 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, is ripe and juicy with some smoky tannins in support. It has a finely perfumed character although touches of extraction give it a bitter edge. That should blow by, leaving an attractive fruity wine. | | 87 | 15 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château la Freynelle 2014 Bordeaux | Cabernet Sauvignon | Château la Freynelle |
| 11308 | 11307 | France | This is a potentially juicy wine with acidity and red fruits coming through the structure. It has the weight for the tannins and a rich background feel. Drink starting from 2018. | Grande Réserve | 87 | 18 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux Supérieur | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Labatut 2014 Grande Réserve (Bordeaux Supérieur) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Labatut |
| 11309 | 11308 | France | Closed and firm at this early stage, the wine from Jean-Michel Bergeron has good potential. It is rich with plenty of black-currant fruit as well as dry tannins. Give this wine its time and wait until 2019. | | 87 | 13 | Bordeaux | Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Les Martins 2014 Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Les Martins |
| 11310 | 11309 | France | Mint aromas speak of new wood as part of the aging process in this wine from Bordeaux Vineam. It has plenty of spice, while also having fine red-fruit flavors and acidity. Drink from 2018. | Les Cerisiers | 87 | 18 | Bordeaux | Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Rocher Bellevue 2014 Les Cerisiers (Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Rocher Bellevue |