| 13831 | 13830 | France | Fatter than any Loire Sauvignon Blanc, this has some rich fruit, flavors of currants, an oily texture and intriguing candy flavors. There is a structure of green apple skins, but the wine is essentially light, fresh and instantly pleasing. | Sauvignon de Saint-Bris | 84 | 10 | Burgundy | Saint-Bris | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Simonnet-Febvre 2006 Sauvignon de Saint-Bris (Saint-Bris) | Sauvignon Blanc | Simonnet-Febvre |
| 13832 | 13831 | US | Solid and tasty, with blackberry, black currant, mocha and oak flavors wrapped into sturdy tannins. Easy to drink with steaks and chops. | | 84 | 28 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Love and Meritage 2006 Meritage (Napa Valley) | Meritage | Love and Meritage |
| 13833 | 13832 | US | This is a dark, drily tannic young Syrah whose blackberry, currant and pepper flavors are compromised by less ripe, minty tastes. It's so close to being a really nice wine, until that greenness kicks in. Drink now. | Las Madres Vineyard | 84 | 38 | California | Carneros | Napa-Sonoma | | | Myriad Cellars 2006 Las Madres Vineyard Syrah (Carneros) | Syrah | Myriad Cellars |
| 13834 | 13833 | US | Tastes harsh and a little stemmy, although you'll find Pinot's silky texture and nice flavors of cherries, red currants and cedar. Drink now. | Almond Flat | 84 | 25 | California | Carmel Valley | Central Coast | | | Galante 2005 Almond Flat Pinot Noir (Carmel Valley) | Pinot Noir | Galante |
| 13835 | 13834 | US | Coconut-laden oak kicks off the entry of this wine, a crisp version of the variety that nonetheless exhibits plenty of oak characteristics and a rich ripeness of baked apple, pear and pineapple. | Bellacana Vineyard | 86 | 19 | California | Alexander Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Bellacana 2013 Bellacana Vineyard Chardonnay (Alexander Valley) | Chardonnay | Bellacana |
| 13836 | 13835 | Italy | Fresh and easy drinking, this informal wine opens with aromas of dark cherries, blackberries and a whiff of clove that carry over to the straightforward palate. It's straightforward but well made. | Baby | 86 | | Piedmont | Barbera d'Asti | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Cantine Sant'Agata 2014 Baby (Barbera d'Asti) | Barbera | Cantine Sant'Agata |
| 13837 | 13836 | Portugal | This is a friendly fruity wine that has a soft texture and bright acidity. If it does miss a sense of place, it makes up for it with citrus and white fruit flavors that are so fresh. Drink now. | EA Branco | 86 | 9 | Alentejano | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Cartuxa 2014 EA Branco White (Alentejano) | Portuguese White | Cartuxa |
| 13838 | 13837 | France | This blend of Sémillon and Sauvignon Gris is medium dry in character, with fruity acidity and a floral character from the Sauvignon Gris. A crisp, light fruitiness makes it an attractive apéritif wine. | Bélingard Moelleux | 86 | | Southwest France | Bergerac | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Bélingard 2014 Bélingard Moelleux White (Bergerac) | Bordeaux-style White Blend | Château Bélingard |
| 13839 | 13838 | France | There are only a handful of acres of this Vitis vinifera vine left and wines like this are consequently rare, so much so that the Gueguens claim to be the only producers of 100% Sacy. This light, crisp, fruity wine is low in alcohol and bright to taste. It is ready to drink. | Cépage Confidentiel | 86 | | Burgundy | Coteaux Bourguignons | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Céline et Frédéric Gueguen 2014 Cépage Confidentiel (Coteaux Bourguignons) | Sacy | Domaine Céline et Frédéric Gueguen |
| 13840 | 13839 | Portugal | Considering both grapes in the blend are known for their tannic structure, this is ripe and open. It is fruity with red berry flavors and acidity to balance. There is a round soft aftertaste. Drink now. | Native | 86 | 10 | Tejo | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Fiuza 2014 Native Touriga Nacional-Cabernet Sauvignon (Tejo) | Touriga Nacional-Cabernet Sauvignon | Fiuza |
| 13841 | 13840 | France | Crisp and textured, this is a ripe wine with a core of tight structure. Fruity with its lemon and apple flavors, it has a lightly herbal edge that adds a green, fresh aftertaste. Drink now. | | 86 | 16 | Burgundy | Saint-Véran | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Trenel Fils 2014 Saint-Véran | Chardonnay | Trenel Fils |
| 13842 | 13841 | US | Floral and inviting in vanilla and caramel, this wine tastes bigger and richer than it is, offering more in the way of ripeness and texture than acidity. It finishes full bodied. | Estate | 86 | 30 | California | Carneros | Napa-Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Bouchaine 2013 Estate Chardonnay (Carneros) | Chardonnay | Bouchaine |
| 13843 | 13842 | Portugal | The Bical grape is often found in Bairrada's sparkling wines. Here, aged in wood, it undergoes a metamorphosis. It is soft and smooth, lightly oxidized with the wood dominating the fruitiness. There are spices and a ripe feel that leaves a spicy tropical fruit aftertaste. | Branco Barrica | 86 | 28 | Bairrada | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Campolargo 2012 Branco Barrica Bical (Bairrada) | Bical | Campolargo |
| 13844 | 13843 | Italy | Funky aromas of scorched earth, overripe plum, game and a whiff of barnyard lead the nose. The palate has a raw quality, showing unripe red berry, leather, cured meat and a hint of chewing tobacco. Overall, this is rustic and lacks fruit richness. | San Lorenzo | 86 | 90 | Piedmont | Barolo | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Cavalier Bartolomeo 2011 San Lorenzo (Barolo) | Nebbiolo | Cavalier Bartolomeo |
| 13845 | 13844 | Portugal | The wine is rich, possibly too rich with its dark tannins and tarry character. While there are plenty of black plum fruits, there is also some bitter licorice that comes from extraction during winemaking. Considering its age, it is likely this character will remain. The wine is ready to drink. | LVW | 86 | 10 | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | H. Abrantes Douro Wines 2011 LVW Red (Douro) | Portuguese Red | H. Abrantes Douro Wines |
| 13846 | 13845 | Portugal | A light, bright and fresh wine, the epitome of a fruity rosé, this is made from Moscatel Roxo, a pink-skinned grape. It has plenty of lively acidity, a lightly perfumed character and a final burst of red fruits. | Colecção Privada Roxo | 86 | | Península de Setúbal | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | José Maria da Fonseca 2014 Colecção Privada Roxo Rosé (Península de Setúbal) | Rosé | José Maria da Fonseca |
| 13847 | 13846 | Spain | Despite some grit and tar on the nose, this Rioja opens well with spicy cherry and plum aromas. A standard, mild palate is satisfactory, while lightly roasted slightly briny plum and berry flavors end with a hint of saltiness. | | 86 | 12 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Vaza 2013 Rioja | Tempranillo | Vaza |
| 13848 | 13847 | France | Produced just outside the Chablis region, the wine has the same minerality and steely character. It also offers ripe yellow fruits and intense acidity. The combination of these elements suggests the wine needs to age another year, so wait until 2017. | Côtes d'Auxerre | 86 | 18 | Burgundy | Bourgogne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Bailly-Lapierre 2014 Côtes d'Auxerre (Bourgogne) | Chardonnay | Bailly-Lapierre |
| 13849 | 13848 | Spain | Gritty stalky aromas suggest that the original material for this Gran Reserva was not fully ripe. This feels wide chunky and grabby, with harsh tannins. Stalky flavors of herbal raspberry and plum come with oaky vanilla accents and tomatoey spice on the finish. | Gran Reserva | 86 | 30 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Baron De Ley 2008 Gran Reserva (Rioja) | Tempranillo Blend | Baron De Ley |
| 13850 | 13849 | Italy | Aromas of baked plum, forest floor, roasted coffee bean and toasted oak lead the nose. The dense, one-dimensional palate delivers blackberry jam, licorice, peppermint and espresso alongside grainy tannins. The the heat of alcohol dominates the midpalate and the finish, throwing this off balance. | Il Bergantino | 86 | 36 | Piedmont | Barbera d'Asti | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Bricco Mondalino 2012 Il Bergantino (Barbera d'Asti) | Barbera | Bricco Mondalino |
| 13851 | 13850 | Germany | Touches of bramble and smoke meander curiously amid sweet strawberry and cherry in this off-dry rosé. While a bit candied on the palate, it's a juicy approachable wine for casual imbibing. | | 86 | 18 | Pfalz | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Gaul 2013 Rosé (Pfalz) | Rosé | Gaul |
| 13852 | 13851 | Italy | Aromas of chocolate, mocha and raisin lead the nose. The lean palate shows prune steeped in spirits, toast and a hint of cocoa alongside brisk acidity and raspy, almost gritty tannins that give this a rough finish. | | 86 | 45 | Piedmont | Barolo | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | 460 Casina Bric 2011 Barolo | Nebbiolo | 460 Casina Bric |
| 13853 | 13852 | US | Opulently dense, this wine opens nicely in orange blossom and caramel apple, followed by a palate that's somewhat incomplete in fruit-flavor follow-up. Concentrated and full bodied, it packs a powerful punch, ending in oak. | Sangiacomo Vineyard | 86 | 45 | California | Carneros | Napa-Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Acacia 2013 Sangiacomo Vineyard Chardonnay (Carneros) | Chardonnay | Acacia |
| 13854 | 13853 | US | A mix of 37% Zinfandel, 32% Syrah and 31% Petite Sirah, this is a burly, thick and syrupy concoction from a high-elevation vineyard site known for its power and concentration. Sweet vanilla rides a dense wave of tannin and oak, finishing tight and leathery. | Monte Rosso Vineyard Mountain | 86 | 65 | California | Sonoma Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Louis M. Martini 2012 Monte Rosso Vineyard Mountain Red (Sonoma Valley) | Red Blend | Louis M. Martini |
| 13855 | 13854 | France | Fresh, light and fruity this is attractive young Chablis. It is soft, dwelling on the fruit rather than any texture. Crisp and with citrus and green apple flavors, it will be ready to drink easily by mid-2016. | | 86 | 29 | Burgundy | Chablis | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Louis Max 2014 Chablis | Chardonnay | Louis Max |
| 13856 | 13855 | Spain | Nectarine and white peach aromas are pithy, pointed and briny like sea water. This feels citrusy and pulpy, while zesty citric flavors of grapefruit, scallion and green herbs finish with residual pithy briny notes. | Barranc Dels Closos | 86 | 26 | Catalonia | Priorat | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Mas Igneus 2013 Barranc Dels Closos White (Priorat) | White Blend | Mas Igneus |
| 13857 | 13856 | US | Sharply etched in pineapple and Meyer lemon, this wine retains a brightness of fruit and acidity throughout, never overly impeded by oak. A subtle, earthy herbal streak plays in the background. | Isabel Mondavi | 86 | 30 | California | Carneros | Napa-Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Michael Mondavi Family Estate 2013 Isabel Mondavi Chardonnay (Carneros) | Chardonnay | Michael Mondavi Family Estate |
| 13858 | 13857 | Argentina | This Torrontés smells round, leesy, soft and short on particular fruit aromas. Due to its age, this feels plump and low on edgy acidity. Powdery citrus and lime flavors end flat, with some burn. This is probably past its prime, but it's still in good shape to enjoy now. | Festivo | 86 | 15 | Other | La Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Monteviejo 2013 Festivo Torrontés (La Rioja) | Torrontés | Monteviejo |
| 13859 | 13858 | US | Granted, this is a young wine, but on first impression it imparts a raw, burly earthiness that's hard to completely embrace, with a sense of cooked mushrooms and sour cherry around soft, light-bodied tannins. Give it plenty of air. | | 86 | 23 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Noble Tree 2014 Grenache (Russian River Valley) | Grenache | Noble Tree |
| 13860 | 13859 | US | Light green-apple fruit and gentle highlights of cinnamon are in place, though this wine feels a little flat on the palate. A quick finish brings a hint of plastic. | Unoaked | 86 | 14 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Oak Knoll 2014 Unoaked Chardonnay (Willamette Valley) | Chardonnay | Oak Knoll |