| 1801 | 1800 | France | Solid and powerful, it has a great mix of very ripe fruit with dense tannins. Blackberry fruits, laced with licorice and dark chocolate, contrast with a juicy, lightly herbal element. This mainly Merlot wine is destined for a fine future. Drink from 2017. | Cuvée Reine | 91 | 29 | Bordeaux | Lalande de Pomerol | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château de Roquebrune 2010 Cuvée Reine (Lalande de Pomerol) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château de Roquebrune |
| 1802 | 1801 | Portugal | The local grape Castelão is blended with Cabernet Sauvignon in this soft, spicy and fruity wine. Red fruits and balanced acidity are given a shove by a lightly tannic structure. The wine is ready to drink. | Terra de Lobos Tinto | 85 | 10 | Tejo | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta do Casal Branco 2014 Terra de Lobos Tinto Red (Tejo) | Portuguese Red | Quinta do Casal Branco |
| 1803 | 1802 | Portugal | It seems perverse to plant Gewürztraminer in the Douro and this wine is as much a curiosity as it is attractively perfumed. Showing all the hallmarks of the grape, the palate carries flavors of lychee and rosewater, although it all seems muted. The acidity does give a final lift. | | 85 | 20 | Duriense | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Real Companhia Velha 2014 Gewurztraminer (Duriense) | Gewürztraminer | Real Companhia Velha |
| 1804 | 1803 | France | This light, fresh Chardonnay has lively pear and apple flavors. A crisp texture gives zing to the brightly fruity wine. Drink now. | | 85 | 19 | Beaujolais | Beaujolais-Villages | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Jean-Marc Burgaud 2014 Beaujolais-Villages | Chardonnay | Jean-Marc Burgaud |
| 1805 | 1804 | France | This wine is light, fruity and with only a slightly tannic character. Aromatic cherry flavors give freshness and bring out a jammy character. It's ready to drink. | Les Vignes de Thulon | 85 | | Beaujolais | Beaujolais-Villages | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Jean-Marc Burgaud 2014 Les Vignes de Thulon (Beaujolais-Villages) | Gamay | Jean-Marc Burgaud |
| 1806 | 1805 | US | Coming in a sparkly package befitting its name, this boxed wine shows honeysuckle and pineapple on the nose. On the palate, green apple flesh and pink apple skins prove tart and ripe at the same time, though without tons of body or finish. It's a solid deal though! | | 85 | 28 | California | Central Coast | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Jewelry Box 2012 Chardonnay (Central Coast) | Chardonnay | Jewelry Box |
| 1807 | 1806 | Spain | Cidery aromas are briny. This feels low on bubbles but propped up by citric acidity. Orange and lettuce flavors end in pedestrian fashion, with a note of green herbs. This Cava's moderate, straightforward personality is due to the fact that it's 100% Xarello. | Essential | 85 | 15 | Catalonia | Cava | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Juvé y Camps 2013 Essential Xarel-lo (Cava) | Xarel-lo | Juvé y Camps |
| 1808 | 1807 | France | Lanson suggests adding fruit to this wine or using it as the base for cocktails. It is off dry, ripe and fruity in itself. A touch of toast suggests this bottling is not young. The wine confuses between crisp acidity and a soft, neutral texture. It will probably be best when it is part of a mixed drink. | White Label Sec | 85 | 50 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Lanson NV White Label Sec (Champagne) | Champagne Blend | Lanson |
| 1809 | 1808 | US | Lots of stone fruit ripeness marks the nose of this wine, with aomas of nectarine and peach cut by the sharpness of apple skins. The palate is all green apples and lime juice. | | 85 | 15 | California | Central Coast | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Magnolia Court 2013 Chardonnay (Central Coast) | Chardonnay | Magnolia Court |
| 1810 | 1809 | Spain | Staunch aromas of leather and animal hide ride heavily on top of rubbery blackberry scents. This feels solid but scattered, with cherry and cassis flavors that come across jammy. Rubbery notes and a mild cheesy oak character dominate the finish. | The Issue of Inexpensive Wines is When They Are Not Good Enough | 85 | 11 | Levante | Valencia | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Mamarracho 2014 The Issue of Inexpensive Wines is When They Are Not Good Enough Red (Valencia) | Red Blend | Mamarracho |
| 1811 | 1810 | Spain | Stone-fruit aromas are the opening, and they're on the full, waxy, fleshy side. This weighs in with low acidity, and that results in broad flavors of papaya and green melon. A round finish, much like the nose, shows a fleshy component. | | 85 | 16 | Northern Spain | Rueda | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Mantel Blanco 2014 Verdejo (Rueda) | Verdejo | Mantel Blanco |
| 1812 | 1811 | US | Savory aromas and flavors combine with a soft texture in this full-bodied wine. It smells smoky and roasted, tastes like pomegranate and cherry juice and has a streak of acidity but not much tannin. | Reserve | 85 | 14 | California | California | California Other | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Red Rock 2013 Reserve Pinot Noir (California) | Pinot Noir | Red Rock |
| 1813 | 1812 | Portugal | A blend of Arinto and Tamarez, this wine is light and fruity, with attractive acidity and flavors of apricots sprayed with lemons. It has a light texture and a fresh, lively aftertaste. Drink now. | Selection Branco | 85 | 11 | Tejo | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta da Lapa 2014 Selection Branco White (Tejo) | Portuguese White | Quinta da Lapa |
| 1814 | 1813 | Portugal | While more herbal in character, this wine also carries grapefruit, lemon and quince flavors. It is fresh with a steely mineral character that adds some interest. Drink now. | Quinta de Cidrô | 85 | 20 | Duriense | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Real Companhia Velha 2014 Quinta de Cidrô Sauvignon Blanc (Duriense) | Sauvignon Blanc | Real Companhia Velha |
| 1815 | 1814 | Spain | This blend of Merseguera and Sauvignon Blanc is modest as a church mouse, with clean but dilute green-apple aromas. An easygoing, round palate offers orange and lime flavors in front of a pithy, citrusy finish. | Winemaker's Selection | 85 | 9 | Levante | Valencia | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Castillo de Liria 2014 Winemaker's Selection White (Valencia) | White Blend | Castillo de Liria |
| 1816 | 1815 | Argentina | Damp, foresty, stalky aromas are backed by a chunky, slightly sticky feeling palate. Black cherry and mocha flavors set the stage for a ripe finish, with brown-sugar sweetness. | Oak Cask Estate Bottled | 85 | 12 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | San Felipe 2013 Oak Cask Estate Bottled Malbec (Mendoza) | Malbec | San Felipe |
| 1817 | 1816 | Spain | Leesy vanilla aromas are scattershot and include bready notes of baked apple and pear. This feels round, plump and low on acidity. Flavors of grassy, green citrus and tropical fruits turn bitter before flattening out on a mild finish. | Brut | 85 | 15 | Catalonia | Cava | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Tarantas 2014 Brut Sparkling (Cava) | Sparkling Blend | Tarantas |
| 1818 | 1817 | US | This is an earthy, rustic wine tasting of black cherry, cola and a mention of sage, medium bodied on the palate and softly textured. It will please a range of palates, showing varietal character with vigor. | | 85 | 25 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Decoy 2013 Pinot Noir (Sonoma County) | Pinot Noir | Decoy |
| 1819 | 1818 | France | This wine is tight, fresh with crisp red currant and red-cherry flavors. It is as bright as a button, fruity with layers of acidity that bring out a perfumed character at the end. The Colonge family has been growing grapes in Beaujolais since 1789. | | 85 | | Beaujolais | Beaujolais | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine André Colonge 2014 Beaujolais | Gamay | Domaine André Colonge |
| 1820 | 1819 | France | Fresh and fruity, this is a ripe, cherry-flavored wine (hence the name Griottes, a type of cherry). It is light with a straight line of acidity that cuts through the attractive fruitiness. Drink immediately. | Les Griottes | 85 | | Beaujolais | Beaujolais Rosé | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine du Vissoux 2014 Les Griottes Rosé (Beaujolais Rosé) | Rosé | Domaine du Vissoux |
| 1821 | 1820 | France | Banana aromas don't intrude too strongly into the fruity palate of this wine that has a crisp character. Tart red-berry fruits and and bright acidity give the wine a fresh, totally fruity appeal with only a hint of tannin. Drink now. | Les Pays de Pierres Dorées | 85 | 15 | Beaujolais | Beaujolais | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Pral 2014 Les Pays de Pierres Dorées (Beaujolais) | Gamay | Domaine Pral |
| 1822 | 1821 | Portugal | Grassy, green aromas give this a herbal, crisp taste. It is tight and tangy, with green fruit aromas and a fresh aftertaste. Drink now. | Alves Vieira Branco | 85 | 13 | Alentejano | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Espaço Rural 2014 Alves Vieira Branco White (Alentejano) | Portuguese White | Espaço Rural |
| 1823 | 1822 | Argentina | Salmon-colored and spritzy, this rosé of Pinot Grigio smells stony and peachy. A zesty palate has sizzle and zest to it, while stone-fruit and minerally flavors are salty prior to a mildly bitter finish that tastes of pithy citrus. | Piedra Negra Pinot Gris Alta Colección | 85 | 12 | Mendoza Province | Uco Valley | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | François Lurton 2015 Piedra Negra Pinot Gris Alta Colección Rosado (Uco Valley) | Rosado | François Lurton |
| 1824 | 1823 | France | Structured and firm, this wine has more in the way of dry tannins than of fruit. It presents a fine skeleton without much flesh, leaving a wine that is tight and extracted. It needs plenty of time, so drink from late 2016. | | 85 | 20 | Beaujolais | Chiroubles | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Georges Duboeuf 2014 Chiroubles | Gamay | Georges Duboeuf |
| 1825 | 1824 | France | This structured wine has a tight, tannic, dry character. It is slow to develop, leaving the black cherry fruits still masked by the forward dryness. Drink from 2016. | Domaine du Paradis | 85 | 22 | Beaujolais | Saint-Amour | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Georges Duboeuf 2014 Domaine du Paradis (Saint-Amour) | Gamay | Georges Duboeuf |
| 1826 | 1825 | US | Forest berries, perfumed violets and pine needles entertain the nose on this widely available bottling. The palate shows dried herbs, tar and smashed blackberries. | | 84 | 18 | California | Central Coast | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Limited by Cambridge Cellars 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon (Central Coast) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Limited by Cambridge Cellars |
| 1827 | 1826 | France | This wine is totally fresh, with crisp red currant and riper banana flavors—a bright wine that's all fruit and refreshing acidity. The family has been in the wine business since 1811 and today works with some 50 small-production growers. | Beau! | 84 | 12 | Beaujolais | Beaujolais | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Loron et Fils 2014 Beau! (Beaujolais) | Gamay | Loron et Fils |
| 1828 | 1827 | Spain | Damp, rubbery aromas of berry fruits and cured meat amount to a weird ensemble. This is decidedly grabby on the palate, with salty, herbal plum flavors. A leafy, herbal, mildly green finish wraps up this kitchen-sink blend of Mencía and other grapes. | Tradición Joven | 84 | 23 | Galicia | Ribeira Sacra | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Adegas Moure 2013 Tradición Joven Red (Ribeira Sacra) | Red Blend | Adegas Moure |
| 1829 | 1828 | Spain | Oaky, jammy aromas are wayward and slightly green. This blend of Tempranillo and Monastrell delivers heavy tannins on a widespread but unfocused palate. Oaky, drying berry flavors are more bitter than fruity, while the finish is choppy in feel and woody in taste. | Alcanta Crianza | 84 | 16 | Levante | Alicante | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bocopa 2012 Alcanta Crianza Red (Alicante) | Red Blend | Bocopa |
| 1830 | 1829 | US | This wine offers appealing aromatics of caramel apple before delving into viscous territory on the palate. Flavors fall somewhat flat and the finish is muddled. | | 84 | 46 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Cairdean Estate 2011 Chardonnay (Napa Valley) | Chardonnay | Cairdean Estate |