| 22021 | 22020 | Portugal | This is a fruity wine with a off-dry character that is balanced by lime and lemon fruitiness. The acidity and the tangy herbal character give the wine an attractive bite. Drink now. | Lagosta | 86 | 8 | Vinho Verde | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Caves Velhas NV Lagosta White (Vinho Verde) | Portuguese White | Caves Velhas |
| 22022 | 22021 | France | The spice of this wine shows most. Add that to its good acidity and lively texture, and the wine will be delicious and rounded in a few months time. Drink from late 2017. | | 86 | 16 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux Blanc | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château des Arras 2016 Bordeaux Blanc | Bordeaux-style White Blend | Château des Arras |
| 22023 | 22022 | France | This wine is soft and rounded. It does have plenty of acidity but that is only a part of a ripe, smooth whole. The lemon fruitiness and touch of spice give the aftertaste a great lift. | | 86 | 15 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux Blanc | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Lauduc 2016 Bordeaux Blanc | Bordeaux-style White Blend | Château Lauduc |
| 22024 | 22023 | Spain | This pink Garnacha feels good and plump yet lacks the concentration of a great rosé. It has cherry Lifesaver, vitamin and cheese-like aromas and yeasty citrus flavors that are mild through the finish. | Edición Rosa | 86 | 18 | Northern Spain | Navarra | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Príncipe de Viana 2016 Edición Rosa Rosado (Navarra) | Rosado | Príncipe de Viana |
| 22025 | 22024 | Chile | Herbal plum and olive aromas come with dry spicy oak notes. All in all, this holds up well on the palate, which offers herbal spicy plum flavors. A minty finish with a black-olive character doesn't hinder this easy drinker. | Reserva Estate Bottled | 86 | 10 | Maipo Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Santa Alicia 2016 Reserva Estate Bottled Carmenère (Maipo Valley) | Carmenère | Santa Alicia |
| 22026 | 22025 | US | Rather grapey, front-loaded flavors move quickly into a subdued midpalate, with muted notes of ash and licorice. The wine seems a bit thin given its fairly high alcohol. | | 86 | 30 | Oregon | Rogue Valley | Southern Oregon | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | South Stage 2012 Syrah (Rogue Valley) | Syrah | South Stage |
| 22027 | 22026 | Chile | Herbal briny aromas of black olive and roasted black fruits lead to a choppy raw palate. This tastes of herbal berry fruits and olive, with a touch of eucalyptus. Rubbery dry tannins result in scratchiness on the finish. | Reserve | 86 | 10 | Maipo Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Tres Palacios 2014 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Maipo Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Tres Palacios |
| 22028 | 22027 | Hungary | This red blend from Hungary is garnet in color with aromas of cranberry and black cherry. Flavors suggest tart cherry and pomegranate juice, with grippy tannins and an acidic finish. | Egri Bikavér | 86 | 19 | Eger | | | Jeff Jenssen | @worldwineguys | Vincze Béla 2014 Egri Bikavér Red (Eger) | Red Blend | Vincze Béla |
| 22029 | 22028 | Portugal | In the spirit that Tejo can grow anything on its fertile soil, this wine is a rounded tropical-fruit-flavored Sauvignon Blanc. It has acidity enough as well as a warm smooth character. It is certainly ready to drink. | Companhia das Lezirias Tyto Alba | 86 | 23 | Tejo | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Wines & Winemakers 2016 Companhia das Lezirias Tyto Alba Sauvignon Blanc (Tejo) | Sauvignon Blanc | Wines & Winemakers |
| 22030 | 22029 | Portugal | This is an unusual view of the red Castelão grape, here vinified as a white wine with no skin color at all. Some wood aging adds spice and roundness to what is a smooth, while toasty, wine. Its white fruit and acidity are joined by some tannins. So this wine needs a few more months. Drink from early 2018. | Pegos Claros Branco | 86 | 30 | Península de Setúbal | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Wines & Winemakers 2016 Pegos Claros Branco Castelão (Península de Setúbal) | Castelão | Wines & Winemakers |
| 22031 | 22030 | Italy | Subdued aromas of yellow flower, orchard fruit and a whiff of nut lift out of the glass. The palate seems rather evolved, offering suggestions dried citrus zest and a hint of baked yellow apple. It closes on a bitter almond note. | | 86 | 22 | Northeastern Italy | Friuli Isonzo | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | La Boatina 2015 Pinot Grigio (Friuli Isonzo) | Pinot Grigio | La Boatina |
| 22032 | 22031 | US | Prominent oak and butter aromas and flavors give this medium-bodied wine a sweet impression, and its mouthfeel is smooth and soft. It smells like caramel and tastes like pears. | | 86 | 13 | California | California | California Other | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Muddy Boot 2014 Chardonnay (California) | Chardonnay | Muddy Boot |
| 22033 | 22032 | US | Tartness and moderate tannins lend plenty of mouth-puckering grip to this medium-bodied wine, and that tartness comes off as a touch of raspberry vinegar on the palate. It has an appealing earthy, iron-like quality and a definite textural bite. | | 86 | 39 | California | Amador County | Sierra Foothills | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Domenico 2012 Primitivo (Amador County) | Primitivo | Domenico |
| 22034 | 22033 | Georgia | A fresh nose of green apple leads to flavors of Seville orange, white peach and tart white cherry. Soft on the palate, this wine may be a little tart for some tastes, but it is truly refreshing, with a burst of floral brightness on the finish. | | 86 | 15 | Georgia | | | Mike DeSimone | @worldwineguys | Doqi 2015 Mtsvane (Georgia) | Mtsvane | Doqi |
| 22035 | 22034 | France | Taut and with its youthful acidity still up front, this wine has good potential. Its crisp acidity and lively, bright character all promise well. Drink from late 2017. | La Grande Cuvée | 86 | 12 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux Blanc | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Dourthe 2016 La Grande Cuvée (Bordeaux Blanc) | Sauvignon Blanc | Dourthe |
| 22036 | 22035 | Portugal | The wine is attractive with its ripe apple flavors and shot of lemon. It is off dry, with a fruity character that makes it a great apéritif wine. Drink now. | Vinhas Altas | 86 | | Vinho Verde | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Enoport 2016 Vinhas Altas White (Vinho Verde) | Portuguese White | Enoport |
| 22037 | 22036 | Chile | Saline aromas, celery notes and mild citrus scents make up the nose on this slightly round SB. Herbal green-fruit flavors finish with controlled pyrazinic bitterness. | Araucano Reserva Made With Organic Grapes | 86 | 13 | Lolol Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | François Lurton 2016 Araucano Reserva Made With Organic Grapes Sauvignon Blanc (Lolol Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | François Lurton |
| 22038 | 22037 | US | Chocolate-covered strawberry meets rich brown sugar and cola notes in this medium-bodied wine that's moderately structured and round. It finishes in a plume of subtle smoky oak. | Reserve | 86 | 27 | California | Alexander Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Frei Brothers 2014 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Frei Brothers |
| 22039 | 22038 | US | Candied apple, cantaloupe, plumeria and bubblegum touches show on the nose of this ripe blend of 39% Marsanne, 38% Roussanne and 23% Grenache Blanc. There are strong tropical notes on the palate, including guava, coconut oil and tuberose flavors. | Enchantress | 86 | 39 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Ascension Cellars 2016 Enchantress White (Paso Robles) | Rhône-style White Blend | Ascension Cellars |
| 22040 | 22039 | Italy | Delicate scents of white spring flower and orchard fruit lead the nose while the fresh light-bodied palate offers suggestions of yellow peach and apple. It closes crisp and clean. | | 86 | 21 | Northeastern Italy | Venezia Giulia | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Attems 2016 Ribolla Gialla (Venezia Giulia) | Ribolla Gialla | Attems |
| 22041 | 22040 | US | Cedar and resin notes rise to the fore in this full-bodied wine that's basic and hearty, with blackberry and dried herb flavors. | Estate St. Helena Highway | 86 | 70 | California | St. Helena | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Benessere 2014 Estate St. Helena Highway Cabernet Sauvignon (St. Helena) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Benessere |
| 22042 | 22041 | Portugal | This is a rounded smooth wine. It does have a crisp edge of red currants and acidity but the main flavor comes from the ripe red-berry fruits and touch of caramel. Drink the wine now. | Herdade de São Miguel Colheita Seleccionada | 86 | 15 | Alentejano | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Casa Agricola Alexandre Relvas 2016 Herdade de São Miguel Colheita Seleccionada Rosé (Alentejano) | Rosé | Casa Agricola Alexandre Relvas |
| 22043 | 22042 | Portugal | There is a crisp spring in this wine— light and bright with great acidity and a touch of sweetness. It has a light prickle on the tongue that adds to the liveliness of this attractive wine. | Bote Branco | 86 | 10 | Vinho Verde | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Casca Wines 2016 Bote Branco White (Vinho Verde) | Portuguese White | Casca Wines |
| 22044 | 22043 | France | Fresh easy notes of pear drop rise from the glass. The very slender palate has lemony freshness but also residual sweetness and a pithy phenolic edge. This is fresh, off dry and just balanced. Drink soon. | Collection | 86 | 20 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Cave de Ribeauvillé 2016 Collection Pinot Gris (Alsace) | Pinot Gris | Cave de Ribeauvillé |
| 22045 | 22044 | France | This unusual blend, occasionally found in Alsace, gives a wine that is full and perfumed. It offers almond and spice flavors along with a tight texture. The wine, with its warm acidity, is ready to drink. | Saveurs de Lyre | 85 | 17 | Burgundy | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Simonnet-Febvre 2014 Saveurs de Lyre | Chardonnay-Pinot Gris | Simonnet-Febvre |
| 22046 | 22045 | Italy | Weedy underbrush and scorched soil aromas lead the way along with a smoked note. The bitter palate offers a green note of powdered sage and hazelnut but it lacks fruit. Clenching tannins grip the finish. | Bussia Riserva | 85 | 100 | Piedmont | Barolo | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Stroppiana 2010 Bussia Riserva (Barolo) | Nebbiolo | Stroppiana |
| 22047 | 22046 | Portugal | A blend of Arinto and Fernão Pires, this is light and crisply refreshing. There are some yellow fruit flavors that contrast with the lime acidity. It is ready to drink now. | Pinta Negra Branco | 85 | 9 | Lisboa | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Adega Mãe 2015 Pinta Negra Branco White (Lisboa) | Portuguese White | Adega Mãe |
| 22048 | 22047 | Argentina | Fresh, fruity cherry, citrus and rose aromas are light and airy. This feels a bit raw and scratchy, while currant, red plum and brown sugar flavors finish juicy, snappy and uncushioned. This has all the requirements of a good picnic Pinot Noir. | Fincas | 85 | 15 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Alfredo Roca 2015 Fincas Pinot Noir (Mendoza) | Pinot Noir | Alfredo Roca |
| 22049 | 22048 | Argentina | Powdery, soapy aromas are exotic but not fully convincing. Fresh but nothing more than wet and basic on the palate, this shows briny flavors of orange rind through the finish. | | 85 | 15 | Other | Salta | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Anko 2015 Torrontés (Salta) | Torrontés | Anko |
| 22050 | 22049 | US | This bottling's extreme grapefruit pithiness meets with rainy cement and a touch of rubber on the nose. The flavors are quite reductive, with tar and sour crab apple touches. | | 85 | 22 | California | California | California Other | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Hoyt Family Vineyards 2013 Pinot Grigio (California) | Pinot Grigio | Hoyt Family Vineyards |