| 18391 | 18390 | US | A juicy blend of 86% Mourvèdre and 14% Grenache this is a bang-up value for subtle blueberry and crushed blackberry layers amid a sanguine, earthy core. Soft and medium-bodied, it has a distinct suggestion of licorice on the finish. | Vin D'Eliza | 88 | 16 | California | Lake County | | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Courtney Benham 2011 Vin D'Eliza Grenache-Mourvèdre (Lake County) | Grenache-Mourvèdre | Courtney Benham |
| 18392 | 18391 | Portugal | Rich and bold, it's a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Tinta Roriz, both giving a floral character as well as some concentrated tannins. The dry structure and the intense acidity at the end suggest some aging. Drink from 2015. | Pedras do Monte | 88 | 9 | Lisboa | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | DFJ Vinhos 2011 Pedras do Monte Red (Lisboa) | Portuguese Red | DFJ Vinhos |
| 18393 | 18392 | France | A smooth and ripe wine, it's full of yellow fruits and pineapple, with just a touch of more herbaceous, citrus flavors. The wine is full-bodied, its acidity a gentle, juicy cut into the rich fruitiness. Drink from 2015. | | 88 | | Loire Valley | Sancerre | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine des Coltabards 2013 Sancerre | Sauvignon Blanc | Domaine des Coltabards |
| 18394 | 18393 | Germany | Slightly savory with tones of pressed apple and pear, this medium-sweet Riesling balances ripe yellow-peach and quince flavors with an earthy minerality that's intriguing. Bright tangerine acidity drives a long, sunny finish. | Ockfener Bockstein Spatlëse | 88 | 24 | Mosel | | | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Dr. Fischer 2012 Ockfener Bockstein Spatlëse Riesling (Mosel) | Riesling | Dr. Fischer |
| 18395 | 18394 | Austria | Tart passion fruit and spritzy citrus destine this for hot summer days. It's full of refreshing zing, packaged in a light, sprightly but concentrated body. | Estoras | 88 | 15 | Burgenland | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Esterházy 2013 Estoras Sauvignon Blanc (Burgenland) | Sauvignon Blanc | Esterházy |
| 18396 | 18395 | Portugal | A ripe, spicy and juicy wine that has good acidity and balanced tannins. It's a blend: the smooth character of the Aragonez (aka Tempranillo) combines with the more tannic firmness of Cabernet Sauvignon. Together, they produce a fruity, structured wine that is ready to drink. | Tagus Creek Tinto | 88 | 12 | Tejo | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Falua 2012 Tagus Creek Tinto Red (Tejo) | Portuguese Red | Falua |
| 18397 | 18396 | Austria | Tropical hints of passion fruit join freshly cut pear in the aroma stakes. The palate is zesty, fresh and ever so slightly spritzy, making for easy, very enjoyable drinking. | | 88 | 19 | Weinviertel | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Gruber Röschitz 2013 Grüner Veltliner (Weinviertel) | Grüner Veltliner | Gruber Röschitz |
| 18398 | 18397 | US | Deliciously crisp, this is full of citrus and fig, medium in body and high-strung in acidity. Dry, crisp and balanced, it's focused and linearly conceived. An enjoyable glass from start to finish at an unbelievably fair price. | | 88 | 14 | California | Mendocino County | | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Heron 2012 Sauvignon Blanc (Mendocino County) | Sauvignon Blanc | Heron |
| 18399 | 18398 | Portugal | Densely tannic, this is a dark, rich, intense wine. The mature dusty tannins are balanced by acidity, black currant fruitiness and finished with a dry core. It's ready to drink. | Colinas Reserva | 88 | 20 | Bairrada | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Ideal Drinks 2008 Colinas Reserva Red (Bairrada) | Portuguese Red | Ideal Drinks |
| 18400 | 18399 | US | Cherry cola and cardamom scents start the experience with this blend. A boost of Petite Sirah contributes licorice flavor to the midpalate, and a chocolate cake with mocha frosting flavor to the finish. There's ample grip to the strong tannins, so even though it's already five years old, it will continue to smooth through 2016. | Philanthropist | 88 | 21 | California | Carmel Valley | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Indigené 2009 Philanthropist Red (Carmel Valley) | Red Blend | Indigené |
| 18401 | 18400 | Italy | Subtle aromas of acacia and white spring flowers are accented by hints of stone fruit. The palate offers mature Bartlett pear and tart green apple alongside crisp acidity. It closes on a distinctly nutty note of bitter almond. | | 88 | 22 | Northeastern Italy | Colli Orientali del Friuli | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | La Tunella 2013 Friulano (Colli Orientali del Friuli) | Friulano | La Tunella |
| 18402 | 18401 | Italy | Exuberant aromas suggest tropical fruit and tomato vine. The palate is more restrained, showing subtle yellow peach, citrus and mineral alongside fresh acidity. | | 88 | 22 | Northeastern Italy | Colli Orientali del Friuli | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | La Tunella 2013 Sauvignon (Colli Orientali del Friuli) | Sauvignon | La Tunella |
| 18403 | 18402 | Spain | Citrus and apple aromas are straightforward. This feels mostly good on the palate, with some flab and grab. Citric-leaning flavors of grapefruit and orange are softened by nectarine notes, while the finish is clampy like the palate. | | 88 | 17 | Galicia | Rías Baixas | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | La Val 2013 Albariño (Rías Baixas) | Albariño | La Val |
| 18404 | 18403 | US | Half of this wine was barrel fermented in mostly new French oak; the other half done in stainless. Peaches and butter are the main flavors, with a soft, pretty finish that brings a streak of caramel. | Truffle Hill | 88 | 24 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Left Coast Cellars 2012 Truffle Hill Chardonnay (Willamette Valley) | Chardonnay | Left Coast Cellars |
| 18405 | 18404 | Italy | Partly fermented in oak casks, this full-bodied Pinot Grigio opens with floral aromas of Spanish broom, white spring flowers, vanilla and apple. The palate offers pear, apple, lemon zest and a note of bread crust alongside bright acidity. | Mongris Riserva | 88 | 30 | Northeastern Italy | Collio | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Marco Felluga 2011 Mongris Riserva Pinot Grigio (Collio) | Pinot Grigio | Marco Felluga |
| 18406 | 18405 | Italy | A blend of Friulano, Malvasia, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon and Ribolla Gialla, it has aromas of hawthorne, stone fruit, pear and almond. The palate offers green apple, yellow peach, bitter almond and a hint of menthol alongside bright acidity. | Blanc des Rosis | 88 | 28 | Northeastern Italy | Venezia Giulia | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Mario Schiopetto 2012 Blanc des Rosis White (Venezia Giulia) | White Blend | Mario Schiopetto |
| 18407 | 18406 | Chile | This Elqui SB delivers green-fruit aromas of underripe melon and pea along with passion fruit. In the mouth, it shows good body and acidity, while grassy flavors blend with tropical notes. A green but not vegetal finish provides a good ending. | | 88 | 15 | Elqui Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Mayu 2013 Sauvignon Blanc (Elqui Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Mayu |
| 18408 | 18407 | US | Soft, light and layered in raspberry spice, this is a refreshing take on Petite Sirah, less about intensity than enjoyment. A fine food-pairing wine, it won't overtake the table, complementing peppery steaks and roasts with its own measured seasoning. | | 88 | 26 | California | Lodi | Central Valley | Virginie Boone | @vboone | McCay Cellars 2011 Petite Sirah (Lodi) | Petite Sirah | McCay Cellars |
| 18409 | 18408 | US | Comprised of 57% Zinfandel, 31% Syrah and 12% Petite Sirah. McFadden's Coro blend is the lightest of the 2010 bunch, floral in bright red fruit. Soft, still grippy tannins weave well into the midpalate and finish, signaling it as a match for roast chicken or barbecued pork ribs not too swaddled in sauce. | Coro Mendocino | 88 | 40 | California | Mendocino | | Virginie Boone | @vboone | McFadden 2010 Coro Mendocino Red (Mendocino) | Red Blend | McFadden |
| 18410 | 18409 | US | A blend of 54% Roussanne, 29% Marsanne and 17% Viognier from the sought-after vineyard site Alder Springs, this is an estate wine made in small quantities, gorgeous in apricot and white peach aromatics. Completed by a mouth-coating texture and crisp acidity on the finish, it offers balance and effusive minerality. | Apex 39 | 88 | 39 | California | Mendocino | | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Alder Springs 2012 Apex 39 White (Mendocino) | Rhône-style White Blend | Alder Springs |
| 18411 | 18410 | Chile | Passion fruit and canned pea aromas are typical of Leyda, especially in a cool year like 2013. This is consistent on the palate, with zesty acidity. Flavors of passion fruit, mango, lime and green herbs finish citrusy and fresh. | Gran Reserva | 88 | 18 | Leyda Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Alto Los Romeros 2013 Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc (Leyda Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Alto Los Romeros |
| 18412 | 18411 | US | This is a young, meaty Pinot, a bottle of substantial red cherry, earthy mushroom and soil that's bright and layered with a heartiness to the texture and finish. The back label mentions that the grapes were sourced from Bacigalupi Vineyards, a longstanding star in the Russian River Valley. | Lucie | 88 | 60 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Bacio Divino 2012 Lucie Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) | Pinot Noir | Bacio Divino |
| 18413 | 18412 | Austria | Made from grapes sourced from the Gebling Vineyard, this has broad, ripe yellow fruit and a touch of spice. With its rich mouthfeel, it is a serious wine, both complex and intense. Age for at least a year. Screwcap. | Fortissimo Reserve | 91 | 30 | Kremstal | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Hermann Moser 2011 Fortissimo Reserve Grüner Veltliner (Kremstal) | Grüner Veltliner | Hermann Moser |
| 18414 | 18413 | Austria | Soft, ripe and perfumed, this has currant and pear flavors. With its intense lemon tang and tense texture, it will certainly age. Screwcap. | Zöbinger Heiligenstein Erste Lage | 91 | | Niederösterreich | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Hirsch 2010 Zöbinger Heiligenstein Erste Lage Riesling (Niederösterreich) | Riesling | Hirsch |
| 18415 | 18414 | Austria | This is a very closed, terroir-driven wine with a mineral character. With its tight structure and flavors of green fruit and spice, it is a wine for aging. Screwcap. | Kogelberg Erste Lage Reserve | 91 | 34 | Kamptal | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Brandl 2011 Kogelberg Erste Lage Reserve Riesling (Kamptal) | Riesling | Brandl |
| 18416 | 18415 | France | This is complex, ripe and full of sweet raspberry fruit. Impressive and dense, it's balanced with acidity and a tense tannic structure. | Cuvée 946 | 91 | 30 | Provence | Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Gassier 2011 Cuvée 946 Rosé (Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire) | Rosé | Château Gassier |
| 18417 | 18416 | France | This is a delicate, beautifully-poised wine, so crisp and lively. The ocean-influenced vineyard site helps to keep the wine light. This is what summer rosé is about. | Clos Mireille | 91 | 45 | Provence | Côtes de Provence | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaines Ott 2011 Clos Mireille Rosé (Côtes de Provence) | Rosé | Domaines Ott |
| 18418 | 18417 | Spain | Punchy and pure on the bouquet, this has nicely presented blackberry and cassis aromas that are offset by a whiff of dried cheese and leather. It feels snappy, fresh and firm, with toasty, mildly-spicy plum, berry and toasted flavors. Lengthy, juicy and healthy on the finish. Drink now through 2015. | Negre Franc | 91 | 25 | Catalonia | Penedès | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Pardas 2007 Negre Franc Red (Penedès) | Red Blend | Pardas |
| 18419 | 18418 | France | This reticent wine takes a bit of airing to come around, but once it does it shows impressive depth of melon fruit accented by crushed stone. It's medium to full in body, with a slightly oily texture, while the finish has a drying, tactile quality to it that's a bit like chalk dust. | Le Chevalier de Sterimberg | 91 | 95 | Rhône Valley | Hermitage | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Paul Jaboulet Aîné 2009 Le Chevalier de Sterimberg White (Hermitage) | Rhône-style White Blend | Paul Jaboulet Aîné |
| 18420 | 18419 | Spain | Aromas of kirsch, licorice, mineral and blackberry are strapping as they lead onto a balanced, flowing palate with flavors of black fruit, spice and chocolate. Easygoing as a whole, with a smooth fade to the finish. Drink now through 2017. | Dos | 91 | 25 | Levante | Valencia | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Rafael Cambra 2007 Dos Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot (Valencia) | Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot | Rafael Cambra |