| 25051 | 25050 | US | This Chardonnay already shows quite a bit of age. Hazelnut and chestnut dominate the nose with burnt lemon peel acidity at the edges. The palate picks up roasted marshmallow and roasted nut flavors, followed by a toffee finish. Drink now. | Gravel Ridge Vineyard Estate | 88 | 29 | California | Santa Cruz Mountains | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Cooper-Garrod 2011 Gravel Ridge Vineyard Estate Chardonnay (Santa Cruz Mountains) | Chardonnay | Cooper-Garrod |
| 25052 | 25051 | France | At the suggested retail of $11, this is a super value.* The cherry fruit is modulated by herbal, balsamic elements that bring complexity, while the texture is supple without turning creamy or overly soft. Drink it over the next few years. The suggested retail price has been updated post-publication to $15. (added by J.C. 11/04/14) | | 88 | 15 | Rhône Valley | Lirac | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Domaine Coudoulis 2012 Red (Lirac) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Domaine Coudoulis |
| 25053 | 25052 | France | This is a truly herbal Sauvignon that is sold under the label of one of the major wine retail chains in France. It's full of green fruit, intense acidity and crisp texture and is ready to drink. | Réserve | 85 | 10 | Southwest France | Côtes de Gascogne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Maison Nicolas 2016 Réserve Sauvignon Blanc (Côtes de Gascogne) | Sauvignon Blanc | Maison Nicolas |
| 25054 | 25053 | US | This is a light-bodied wine, with mild fruity aromas and lean, herbaceous flavors. It's straightforward, low in alcohol and refreshing. | | 85 | 10 | California | California | California Other | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | McManis 2016 Pinot Grigio (California) | Pinot Grigio | McManis |
| 25055 | 25054 | Portugal | A crisp blend of six grapes, the wine is fruity with lemon, grapefruit backed by intense acidity. It has a light tang of texture and a crisp bright character that makes a wine that is ready to drink now. | Lagoalva Vinho Branco | 85 | 15 | Tejo | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta da Lagoalva de Cima 2016 Lagoalva Vinho Branco White (Tejo) | Portuguese White | Quinta da Lagoalva de Cima |
| 25056 | 25055 | Portugal | There is a delicious tangy character to this crisp green wine that's packed with fruit. It is light and lively, refreshing in its acidity and layer of citrus. It is ready to drink. | | 85 | 20 | Tejo | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Quinta do Casal Branco 2016 Fernão Pires (Tejo) | Fernão Pires | Quinta do Casal Branco |
| 25057 | 25056 | US | Quite weak on the nose, this bottling shows dried lemon skin and orange rind aromas. There is a decent texture to the sip, with flavors of lemon reduction and pithy grapefruit. | | 85 | 30 | California | Santa Cruz Mountains | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Russian Ridge 2016 Chardonnay (Santa Cruz Mountains) | Chardonnay | Russian Ridge |
| 25058 | 25057 | Portugal | Lightly fizzy, this young fruity wine is an easygoing Vinho Verde. It is just off dry, giving a soft character to the lively fruit, citrus and floral wine. It is ready to drink. | Rotas de Portugal Branco | 85 | 9 | Vinho Verde | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Santos & Seixo NV Rotas de Portugal Branco White (Vinho Verde) | Portuguese White | Santos & Seixo |
| 25059 | 25058 | US | The aromas pop, with notes of sliced green pepper and jalapeño pepper, leaning very hard into the green. The palate brings more of the same, drinking more like a Carmenere than a Cabernet. | Ascent One-half Mile Closer to the Moon | 85 | 48 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Stemilt Creek 2014 Ascent One-half Mile Closer to the Moon Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stemilt Creek |
| 25060 | 25059 | France | Pure Cabernet Sauvignon, this wines comes from the same region as Bordeaux. It has black currant flavors, balanced acidity and a touch of wood aging. Drink from 2018. | Le Phare Cabernet Sauvignon | 85 | 10 | France Other | Atlantique | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Terre de Vignerons 2016 Le Phare Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon (Atlantique) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Terre de Vignerons |
| 25061 | 25060 | US | This wine is somewhat weedy and herbal, with extracted black fruit displaying prominently on the palate. Oaky and tannic, it overwhelms somewhat, needing time in the glass to settle down. | | 85 | 55 | California | Rockpile | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Trecini 2015 Zinfandel (Rockpile) | Zinfandel | Trecini |
| 25062 | 25061 | US | Sweet and spicy, this medium-bodied Zinfandel-based wine smells like strawberries and tastes like vanilla, nutmeg and cherry syrup. It is soft in texture, low in acidity and characterized by spicy oaky nuances. | Old Patch Red Lot# 43 | 85 | 15 | California | California | California Other | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Trentadue 2015 Old Patch Red Lot# 43 Red (California) | Red Blend | Trentadue |
| 25063 | 25062 | US | Red currant, red plum, licorice and dried herbs are pronounced on the nose. The palate is tart and slightly medicinal in character, with charred oak and spice coming through as well. | | 85 | 27 | Virginia | Virginia | | Carrie Dykes | | Veramar 2016 Cabernet Franc (Virginia) | Cabernet Franc | Veramar |
| 25064 | 25063 | US | This medium-bodied wine has fresh red cherry and strawberry aromas followed by light cherry and plum flavors, very mild tannins and a rather soft texture. | | 85 | 8 | California | California | California Other | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi 2015 Cabernet Merlot (California) | Cabernet Merlot | Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi |
| 25065 | 25064 | Portugal | This is a lightly structured wine with a soft juicy black-fruit character. It is smooth, rounded and with a crisp aftertaste from the acidity. It is ready to drink. | Colheita | 85 | 10 | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Adega Vila Real 2015 Colheita Red (Douro) | Portuguese Red | Adega Vila Real |
| 25066 | 25065 | Portugal | The vineyard is named for a 16th century archbishop whose jurisdiction in the Age of Discovery covered all lands discovered and to be discovered. This wine is soft with pear and peach fruit and light acidity. It is balanced and warm, its creamy texture giving an attractive roundness and smoothness. The wine is ready to drink. | Dom Martinho by Quinta do Carmo | 85 | 10 | Alentejano | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Bacalhôa Wines of Portugal 2016 Dom Martinho by Quinta do Carmo White (Alentejano) | Portuguese White | Bacalhôa Wines of Portugal |
| 25067 | 25066 | US | Mildly fruity and very smooth in texture, this wine is quietly agreeable. It is medium to full bodied, feels rich on the palate and tastes ripe and subtle like honeydew melon. | Founders' Estate | 85 | 10 | California | California | California Other | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Beringer 2015 Founders' Estate Chardonnay (California) | Chardonnay | Beringer |
| 25068 | 25067 | Romania | Aromas of lemongrass and freshly-cut grass carry to a streamlined, lemon-driven palate. It is a touch too acidic to drink on it's own but would pair well with vegetable dishes. | Origini Sec | 85 | 16 | Dealu Mare | | | Jeff Jenssen | @worldwineguys | Budureasca 2016 Origini Sec Sauvignon Blanc (Dealu Mare) | Sauvignon Blanc | Budureasca |
| 25069 | 25068 | Brazil | Neutral aromas include hints of sea foam and salty brine. This Brazilian brut feels standard and regular. Peachy flavors are mild and a touch grassy, while this feels waxy on the finish. | Brut | 85 | 23 | Brazil | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Casa Valduga 2015 Brut (Brazil) | Champagne Blend | Casa Valduga |
| 25070 | 25069 | France | Dense and dry, this is a tough, extracted wine. It has a hard edge followed by juicy acidity and will probably remain on the dry side. | | 85 | 20 | Bordeaux | Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Grand Bourgeau 2015 Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Grand Bourgeau |
| 25071 | 25070 | France | This ripe wine is fruity, with both citrus and tropical flavors. Light and bright, with a crisp, tangy texture, it's ready to drink. | | 85 | 16 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux Blanc | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Grand Bourgeau 2016 Bordeaux Blanc | Sauvignon Blanc | Château Grand Bourgeau |
| 25072 | 25071 | France | The spicy wood aroma that shows strongly on the nose of this wine is confirmed on the palate, as it seems to have spent too much time in barrels. The fruit has been neglected and is dry. It will open up with time, although the dryness will probably remain. | | 85 | 28 | Bordeaux | Côtes de Bourg | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château le Piat 2015 Côtes de Bourg | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château le Piat |
| 25073 | 25072 | Chile | Pinched aromas of herbal plum show a hint of ammonia before settling. This feels raw due to high tartaric acidity. Oaky, roasted plum and berry flavors are backed by notes of carob and wood resin on the finish. | Tradition Réserve | 85 | 11 | Cachapoal Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Château Los Boldos 2015 Tradition Réserve Carmenère (Cachapoal Valley) | Carmenère | Château Los Boldos |
| 25074 | 25073 | France | Barrel aged for 12 months, this 95% Merlot wine (with a dash of Cabernet Franc) is very dominated by its wood. That gives it a seriously toasty character that dominates the fruit. At five years old, it should be more balanced. | | 85 | 49 | Bordeaux | Saint-Émilion | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Valade 2012 Saint-Émilion | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Valade |
| 25075 | 25074 | France | Although drinking this wine while fishing would be just right, the name actually derives from the marine fossils in the soil. It's fruity, with a mineral texture and green, herbal character. At once rounded and cut with acidity, it's ready to drink. | Cuvée Marine | 85 | 10 | Southwest France | Côtes de Gascogne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine de Ménard 2016 Cuvée Marine White (Côtes de Gascogne) | White Blend | Domaine de Ménard |
| 25076 | 25075 | Italy | Aromas of clove and prune follow over to the simple palate along with dried cherry and ground pepper. It's easygoing, with soft tannins. Drink soon. | | 85 | | Veneto | Valpolicella Classico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Domìni Veneti 2016 Valpolicella Classico | Red Blend | Domìni Veneti |
| 25077 | 25076 | Chile | Roasted, smoky aromas push oak-based clove notes. This is a full-bodied, blocky PN that's tipping the scales in the direction of heavy. Roasted, medicinal berry and plum flavors follow the nose, while this ends with salty notes and a final blast of oaky clove. | Gran Reserva | 85 | 15 | Casablanca Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Indomita 2016 Gran Reserva Pinot Noir (Casablanca Valley) | Pinot Noir | Indomita |
| 25078 | 25077 | France | This blend of Altesse, Jacquère and Chardonnay is bitter at first. That edge gives way to a creamy mousse that fills the mouth with nut, dried plum and spice flavors.The aftertaste is dry. | Brut | 85 | 22 | France Other | Vin de France | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Les Rocailles NV Brut Sparkling (Vin de France) | Sparkling Blend | Les Rocailles |
| 25079 | 25078 | US | This is an easygoing wine with vanilla and cinnamon flavors, a soft texture and a touch of sweetness coating the fruit flavors contributed by Syrah, Merlot and other blenders. | | 85 | 14 | California | California | California Other | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Murphy-Goode 2013 Red (California) | Red Blend | Murphy-Goode |
| 25080 | 25079 | US | Fermented entirely in stainless steel, this is meant to be a flinty, grassy and herbal experience, especially as the main variety was blended with 3% Riesling. Simple and dry, it offers peach, lemon zest and lychee fruitiness and medium weight. | | 85 | 19 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Outlot 2016 Sauvignon Blanc (Sonoma County) | Sauvignon Blanc | Outlot |