| 12421 | 12420 | Croatia | Though aromatically subdued, there's an intensity of tangerine and lime zest flavor in this dry, invigorating Malvasia. The midpalate is marked by elegant white-flower notes that linger on the slightly astringent lime-pith finish. | Adriatico | 87 | 16 | Istria | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Bastianich 2010 Adriatico Malvasia Istriana (Istria) | Malvasia Istriana | Bastianich |
| 12422 | 12421 | US | Super dusty, leathery and big shouldered, this is also quite bright and drinkable. Made using grapes sourced from old vines planted within the Esola Vineyard. | Esola Vineyard Old Vine | 87 | 25 | California | Shenandoah Valley (CA) | Sierra Foothills | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Bella Piazza 2008 Esola Vineyard Old Vine Zinfandel (Shenandoah Valley (CA)) | Zinfandel | Bella Piazza |
| 12423 | 12422 | Portugal | Simaens has produced a ripe style of wine here. Apple and rich citrus flavors add a delicious touch to tropical fruit flavors. This wine is fit for drinking in the next few months. | Quinta de Simaens | 87 | 13 | Vinho Verde | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Borges 2011 Quinta de Simaens White (Vinho Verde) | Portuguese White | Borges |
| 12424 | 12423 | France | This is a yeasty offering that's full on the palate, with a rich mousse. Yellow and white fruits contribute to its richness, a touch of bitterness balanced with the fruity acidity. Drink now, or age for a year. | Brut | 87 | 20 | Alsace | Crémant d'Alsace | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Wunsch & Mann 2009 Brut Sparkling (Crémant d'Alsace) | Sparkling Blend | Wunsch & Mann |
| 12425 | 12424 | France | This ripe, soft selection is full of fresh white fruit and apricot flavors. An apéritif style, it's warm and fruity, its tight acidity balanced by the rich aftertaste. | Sélection Brut | 87 | | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Champagne Gremillet NV Sélection Brut (Champagne) | Champagne Blend | Champagne Gremillet |
| 12426 | 12425 | US | A juicy Touriga with nice structure and acidity, it bursts with notes of strawberry, cherry and vanilla spice, especially on the finish. A perfect pizza wine. | | 87 | 24 | California | Calaveras County | Sierra Foothills | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Chatom Vineyards 2009 Touriga Nacional (Calaveras County) | Touriga Nacional | Chatom Vineyards |
| 12427 | 12426 | US | This is a pure Grenache, tart and spicy, with powerful herb components. It is not fruity or sappy-sweet by any measure, but it delivers moderately concentrated flavors highlighted by herb and earth notes, with good length and balance. | Grenache 58 | 87 | 30 | Oregon | Applegate Valley | Southern Oregon | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Cowhorn 2010 Grenache 58 Grenache (Applegate Valley) | Grenache | Cowhorn |
| 12428 | 12427 | US | Dense, layered and juicy, this has a good concentration of bright blackberry flavor. The small amounts of Primitivo and Barbera are subtly apparent. With a snap of chocolate on the finish, it's well rounded. | Break Away | 87 | 18 | California | Sierra Foothills | Sierra Foothills | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Di Arie 2009 Break Away Zinfandel (Sierra Foothills) | Zinfandel | Di Arie |
| 12442 | 12441 | France | This rich selection has a touch of bottle age that creates a toasty character. It features ripe apricot and peach notes, with warm and taut acidity. Ready to drink. | Cuvée Prestige Premier Cru Brut | 87 | 52 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Henri Goutorbe NV Cuvée Prestige Premier Cru Brut (Champagne) | Champagne Blend | Henri Goutorbe |
| 12429 | 12428 | France | Crisp apple, grapefruit and almond notes give this wine great vitality and life. With its light, bright texture and fresh feel, it's a perfect apéritif. | La Grande Cuvée | 87 | 20 | Loire Valley | Saumur | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine de la Perruche NV La Grande Cuvée (Saumur) | Chenin Blanc | Domaine de la Perruche |
| 12430 | 12429 | US | Rich, thick and heady, this almost tastes like a dessert wine. It shows notes of dark chocolate, blackberry pie with a buttery crust and heady crème de cassis. The alcohol is very high, as is often the case with Petite Sirahs grown in warm climates. | Reserve | 87 | 45 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | | | Dunning Vineyards 2010 Reserve Petite Sirah (Paso Robles) | Petite Sirah | Dunning Vineyards |
| 12431 | 12430 | US | Fenestra, an estimable producer of obscure Spanish and Portugese varieties in California, does not disappoint with this Verdelho. Like a just-ripe pineapple, the wine is high in acidity and savory in strong tones of lemon and lime. Clean and fresh, it pairs well with seafood. | Silvaspoons Vineyard | 87 | 16 | California | Lodi | Central Valley | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Fenestra 2011 Silvaspoons Vineyard Verdelho (Lodi) | Verdelho | Fenestra |
| 12443 | 12442 | Italy | Pezzo Morgana is a hearty red wine that opens with savory aromas of ripe blackberry, leather and cured meat. The finish is smooth and rich. | Pezzo Morgana | 87 | | Southern Italy | Salice Salentino | | | | Li Veli 2007 Pezzo Morgana Red (Salice Salentino) | Red Blend | Li Veli |
| 12432 | 12431 | US | This is robust, jammy and tart, with blackberry jam and root beer flavors, finished with swirls of melted dark chocolate and pepper. It tastes like classic Zinfandel, with a lush finish. It's a natural choice for barbecue and meat stews. | The Sophisticate | 87 | 25 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | | | Four Vines 2010 The Sophisticate Zinfandel (Sonoma County) | Zinfandel | Four Vines |
| 12444 | 12443 | Italy | This is a clean and polished Aglianico that shows dark berry and plum aromas followed by notes of tar, licorice and toasted nut. It has power and structure, all for a very low price. | Gricos | 87 | 11 | Southern Italy | Aglianico del Vulture | | | | Lucania 2009 Gricos (Aglianico del Vulture) | Aglianico | Lucania |
| 12433 | 12432 | Chile | This is a funky, pushy type of wine, with prickly aromas of green herb and berry. For a 2007, it is big and a bit rough, with an herbal, green-leaning berry flavor distinctive of this producer and its Los Lingues Vineyard. It finishes with additional herbal kick and heat. | Microterroir de Los Lingues | 87 | 48 | Colchagua Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Casa Silva 2007 Microterroir de Los Lingues Carmenère (Colchagua Valley) | Carmenère | Casa Silva |
| 12445 | 12444 | France | This well-balanced, off-dry wine has a fine line of acidity to balance its gentle sweetness. It features flavors of vanilla and baked apples. The wine could be matched with fruit desserts, but it is best consumed on its own. | Délice Demi-Sec | 87 | | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Mailly Grand Cru NV Délice Demi-Sec (Champagne) | Champagne Blend | Mailly Grand Cru |
| 12446 | 12445 | Italy | Foamy mousse and soft, fizzy perlage characterize this delicate offering. It could pair with fruit salad or cream-based desserts, thanks to its delicate citrus and peach flavors. | Marsillo | 87 | 17 | Piedmont | Moscato d'Asti | | | | Marco Negri 2011 Marsillo (Moscato d'Asti) | Moscato | Marco Negri |
| 12447 | 12446 | Portugal | Totally mature, this shows a rustic character and firm, tarry tannins. It is weighty and dense, with a patina of sweet flavors that come with age. Drink it over the next few months. | Reserva | 87 | 28 | Alentejo | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Monte da Penha 2005 Reserva Red (Alentejo) | Portuguese Red | Monte da Penha |
| 12448 | 12447 | Portugal | Soft, warm and lightly tannic, this has an herbaceous character. Its fresh acidity balances its black currant flavor. It is fragrant, fruity and mature; ready to drink. | Montefino | 87 | 10 | Alentejano | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Monte da Penha 2007 Montefino Red (Alentejano) | Portuguese Red | Monte da Penha |
| 12449 | 12448 | Romania | Hints of sun-dried hay and honey add rustic charm to crisp yellow-peach and apricot flavors on the nose and palate of this off-dry, aromatic wine. Spritely with lemon-lime acidity, it finishes with a refreshing spray of cut green herb. | Zestrea Demisec | 87 | 11 | Murfatlar | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Murfatlar 2011 Zestrea Demisec Feteascǎ Regalǎ (Murfatlar) | Feteascǎ Regalǎ | Murfatlar |
| 12450 | 12449 | US | Black fruit and cherry leads on this balanced red. Flavors of black pepper, black currant and plum on the palate are round but not overbearing. A good daily red to pair with pastas, stews and meat dishes. | | 84 | 20 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Susan Kostrzewa | @suskostrzewa | Billsboro 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Finger Lakes) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Billsboro |
| 12434 | 12433 | Bulgaria | Pristine flavors of cassis and black cherry give an elegant floral quality to this dry, full-bodied Cabernet. Crisp with acidity, it's balanced and impeccably crafted. It finishes long on a delicious coffee-inflected note. | Reserve | 87 | 9 | Thracian Valley | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Domaine Boyar 2009 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Thracian Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Domaine Boyar |
| 12435 | 12434 | France | Here's a fresh and approachable selection, with notes of crisp citrus, green melon and apple. There's a hint of sweet lemon on the palate, followed by a brisk, mouthwatering finish. Drink now. | Picpoul de Pinet | 87 | 11 | Languedoc-Roussillon | Coteaux du Languedoc | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Domaine Delsol 2011 Picpoul de Pinet Picpoul (Coteaux du Languedoc) | Picpoul | Domaine Delsol |
| 12436 | 12435 | Chile | This smells a bit green, with aromas of herb, juniper, cola and earthy black fruit. It feels tannic, with an herbal core. A minty, briary flavor of herb-scented blackberry leads to the firm, tight finish. | Gran Reserva Maipo Alto | 87 | 15 | Maipo Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Carmen 2009 Gran Reserva Maipo Alto Petite Sirah (Maipo Valley) | Petite Sirah | Carmen |
| 12437 | 12436 | Chile | The bouquet is briary, with aromas of clipped berry and herb. It feels sassy, edgy and tannic, with herbal flavors of raspberry and red currant. The finish is a little choppy and tannic, with a subtle green-flavored accent. | Reserva | 87 | 12 | Curicó Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Echeverria 2010 Reserva Cabernet Franc (Curicó Valley) | Cabernet Franc | Echeverria |
| 12438 | 12437 | US | A Grenache-based Rhône blend, C'est Si Bon is good and very subtle. Like a Beaujolais, an earthy leather note emerges in between soft violet and raspberry tones. With a line of acidity, it's a fine wine for food. | C'est Si Bon Naggiar Vineyard | 87 | 28 | California | Sierra Foothills | Sierra Foothills | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Elyse 2008 C'est Si Bon Naggiar Vineyard Red (Sierra Foothills) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Elyse |
| 12439 | 12438 | US | This is a soft, earthy wine, with dried herb and currant flavors. It comes down on the subtle side, with a bit of oak influence adding richness to the wine's otherwise dry texture. Drink soon. | | 87 | 55 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Faust 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Faust |
| 12440 | 12439 | France | This salmon-pink-colored wine is refreshingly fruity, with attractively crisp acid offsetting the bright red fruit and apple flavors. Drier than in past vintages, it still has a ripe, soft finish. | Brut Rosé | 87 | | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | G. H. Mumm NV Brut Rosé (Champagne) | Champagne Blend | G. H. Mumm |
| 12441 | 12440 | France | This 50-50 blend of Picpoul Blanc and Roussanne is ripe and fleshy, boasting round notes of melon, peach, pineapple and lemon custard. There's a soft, herbal accent of white flower and citrus zest that graces the lively finish. Drink now. | | 87 | 14 | Languedoc-Roussillon | Languedoc | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Hecht & Bannier 2011 White (Languedoc) | White Blend | Hecht & Bannier |