| 26011 | 26010 | US | The light and fruity flavors of young vines dominate here, tart and sharp in this cool vintage. Raspberry and light herb open into a delicate, short, somewhat attenuated wine. | Shea Vineyard | 86 | 50 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Pali 2010 Shea Vineyard Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Noir | Pali |
| 26012 | 26011 | Italy | Velvety aromas of ripe fruit, dried herb and cured meat give this Alicante a savory, spicy feel. The wine delivers medium body and intensity and would pair with meatloaf or white meat. | Poggio al Tufo | 86 | 24 | Tuscany | Maremma Toscana | | | | Tommasi 2008 Poggio al Tufo (Maremma Toscana) | Alicante | Tommasi |
| 26013 | 26012 | Portugal | Perfumed, with a soft, smooth texture, this has flavors of tropical fruit, peach and a hint of lemongrass that make for a rich wine. | Monte Alentejano Branco | 86 | 8 | Alentejano | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | DFJ Vinhos 2011 Monte Alentejano Branco White (Alentejano) | Portuguese White | DFJ Vinhos |
| 26014 | 26013 | Portugal | Smooth and oily in texture, this is round and full of pear juice flavor. There is just a touch of green legume, adding piquancy to this ripe wine. Screwcap. | Paxis Branco | 86 | 8 | Lisboa | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | DFJ Vinhos 2011 Paxis Branco Arinto (Lisboa) | Arinto | DFJ Vinhos |
| 26015 | 26014 | Italy | Made using organically farmed fruit, this fresh value white opens with bright tones of citrus and green apple. Pair this wine with grilled vegetables or curry chicken salad. | | 86 | 11 | Central Italy | Colline Pescaresi | | | | Farnese 2011 Pinot Grigio (Colline Pescaresi) | Pinot Grigio | Farnese |
| 26016 | 26015 | Portugal | This is perfumed, soft, warm and ripe, with smooth peach and mulberry flavors that are offset by a citrusy tang. It's a fine apéritif. | | 86 | 12 | Alentejano | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Herdade Grande 2011 Verdelho (Alentejano) | Verdelho | Herdade Grande |
| 26017 | 26016 | US | This soft, gentle Cabernet doesn't have much structure, but it's rich in blackberry, currant and dark chocolate flavors, and thoroughly dry. The finish is hot like a jalapeño pepper. | Reserve | 86 | 80 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Bacio Divino 2009 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Bacio Divino |
| 26018 | 26017 | Italy | This opens with a light pink color, exhibiting lively aromas of raspberry, cranberry and pink grapefruit. The wine is slender and easy on the finish, with a final zesty-citrus blast. | Centine | 86 | 11 | Tuscany | Toscana | | | | Banfi 2011 Centine Rosato (Toscana) | Rosato | Banfi |
| 26019 | 26018 | Italy | There's a distinctive element to this Verdicchio that resembles pressed flower, honey, apricot and fresh pineapple. This is crisp, easy-going and straightforward. | | 86 | 15 | Central Italy | Verdicchio di Matelica | | | | Capestrano 2011 Verdicchio di Matelica | Verdicchio | Capestrano |
| 26020 | 26019 | Portugal | Fruity, juicy and packed with red berry fruit, this is an attractive, easy-drinking wine. It is rich, with good dense flavors that are balanced by raspberry-like acidity on the finish. | | 86 | 10 | Lisboa | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Caves Bonifacio 2009 Aragonez (Lisboa) | Aragonez | Caves Bonifacio |
| 26021 | 26020 | Portugal | Ripe red fruits dominate this warm, round wine. The light touch of acidity makes the fruit seem forward and bright, yet the core remains rich and smooth. Its soft tannins make this ready to drink now. | Portada Winemaker's Selection | 86 | 7 | Lisboa | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | DFJ Vinhos 2009 Portada Winemaker's Selection Red (Lisboa) | Portuguese Red | DFJ Vinhos |
| 26022 | 26021 | France | This full-bodied blend of Viognier, Clairette and Grenache Blanc is a pretty typical white from the Southern Rhône. It's largely neutral in aroma and flavor save for a modest melon note, with a weighty mouthfeel. Drink soon. | Cuvée Marie Vieilles Vignes | 86 | 15 | Rhône Valley | Côtes du Rhône | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Andrieux & Fils 2010 Cuvée Marie Vieilles Vignes White (Côtes du Rhône) | Rhône-style White Blend | Andrieux & Fils |
| 26023 | 26022 | Italy | Vipra Bianca, which means “white viper,” is a blend of 60% Grechetto and 40% Chardonnay. The bouquet offers a delicate floral aroma, with notes of lemon blossom and peach. The mouthfeel is smooth, crisp and dry. | Vipra Bianca | 86 | 14 | Central Italy | Umbria | | | | Bigi 2010 Vipra Bianca White (Umbria) | White Blend | Bigi |
| 26024 | 26023 | Italy | Slender and compact, this has a light ruby color, with lively aromas of wild berry and bitter almond. The acidity shows a tight, nervous quality. | Monte Fiore | 86 | 15 | Central Italy | Marche | | | | Domodimonti 2010 Monte Fiore Sangiovese (Marche) | Sangiovese | Domodimonti |
| 26025 | 26024 | France | A solid, medium-bodied effort, this Saint Gervais boasts fine complexity on the nose, where it mixes berries with smoke and olive before turning darker on the palate, finally ending with hints of bitter chocolate and espresso. | La Réserve du Crouzau St. Gervais | 86 | 20 | Rhône Valley | Côtes du Rhône Villages | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Les Vignobles Foncalieu 2009 La Réserve du Crouzau St. Gervais Red (Côtes du Rhône Villages) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Les Vignobles Foncalieu |
| 26026 | 26025 | Italy | A blend of 80% Sangiovese and 20% Montepulciano, this opens with savory aromas of tobacco, leather, cola, cherry cola and white licorice. The mouthfeel is fresh, light and slightly tart on the finish. | Rosso Melograno | 86 | 12 | Central Italy | Umbria | | | | Roccafiore 2009 Rosso Melograno Red (Umbria) | Red Blend | Roccafiore |
| 26027 | 26026 | France | A silky, medium-bodied selection, this features elegant notes of cherries, fine leather and baking spices. It's a soft, easy-to-drink wine for immediate consumption. | Les Rabassières | 86 | 15 | Rhône Valley | Côtes du Rhône | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Skalli 2009 Les Rabassières Red (Côtes du Rhône) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Skalli |
| 26028 | 26027 | Italy | This easy expression of Sangiovese offers an unusual set of aromas that spans from sweet Christmas spice to blue flower to green herb. A touch of cola or eucalyptus gives the wine a bright, vertical lift. | Sangio'vese | 86 | 14 | Central Italy | Umbria | | | | Tenuta Vitalonga 2009 Sangio'vese Sangiovese (Umbria) | Sangiovese | Tenuta Vitalonga |
| 26029 | 26028 | Spain | Snappy cherry and berry aromas have the slightest accent of mint and grass. It feels fresh, forward and tight, with plum and spicy berry flavors. The finish remains fruity and firm. | | 86 | 13 | Northern Spain | Campo de Borja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | El Pensador 2010 Tempranillo (Campo de Borja) | Tempranillo | El Pensador |
| 26030 | 26029 | US | This isn't the most powerful, impressive Pinot Noir from the Sonoma Coast, but it has a lot going for it. It's bone dry, crisply acidic and elegant on the palate, with a flavor of sour cherry candy that's savory and clean. Drink now. | Annabella | 86 | 17 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | | | Michael Pozzan 2010 Annabella Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) | Pinot Noir | Michael Pozzan |
| 26031 | 26030 | Portugal | This is spicy, with a dry, dusty character that's laid over the blackberry fruit. It is full on the palate, almost sweet in character, showing a soft, warm finish. | Boa Memória | 86 | | Alentejano | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Monte Seis Reis 2010 Boa Memória Red (Alentejano) | Portuguese Red | Monte Seis Reis |
| 26032 | 26031 | Mexico | Here's a true Sauvignon Blanc with spunky green aromas and plenty of grapefruit. It feels citric and lemony on the tongue, with citrusy flavors of tangerine and lime. It finishes tight and zesty, like a good Sauvignon Blanc should. | Viña Kristel | 86 | 13 | Valle de Guadalupe | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Monte Xanic 2011 Viña Kristel Sauvignon Blanc (Valle de Guadalupe) | Sauvignon Blanc | Monte Xanic |
| 26033 | 26032 | US | If this Merlot had greater flavor intensity, it would be spectacular. It's a very nice photocopy of a great Merlot, meaning that the berry and spice fruit is soft in focus but pleasurable. A great value—dry and classy in its own way. | Reserve | 86 | 8 | California | California | California Other | | | Oak Grove 2010 Reserve Merlot (California) | Merlot | Oak Grove |
| 26034 | 26033 | Italy | A blend of Montepulciano, Merlot and Cabernet, this offers savory aromas of leather, tobacco, spice and dark fruit. There's a tangy note of cured meat and teriyaki on the close. | Diecicoppe | 86 | 16 | Central Italy | Colline Pescaresi | | | | Pasetti 2010 Diecicoppe Red (Colline Pescaresi) | Red Blend | Pasetti |
| 26035 | 26034 | France | Initially a little rustic, the wine does open out. It is smoky, fruity with the acidity of the vintage. | | 84 | 12 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Briot 2014 Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Briot |
| 26036 | 26035 | France | Strawberry fruit flavors dominate this soft wine. It is unfocussed and misses out on clarity and shape. | Cuvée Design | 84 | 18 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux Supérieur | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château la Mothe du Barry 2014 Cuvée Design (Bordeaux Supérieur) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château la Mothe du Barry |
| 26037 | 26036 | France | The wine is dry, firm and with too many tannins for its own good. It does have hints of fruit along with spice and acidity. Shame about the over extraction that gives it a bitter aftertaste. | | 84 | 20 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château le Sèpe 2014 Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château le Sèpe |
| 26038 | 26037 | France | This is a lean wine, all tannins and missing fruit. It is dry and showing considerable hard extraction. It will soften, but not much. | | 84 | 13 | Bordeaux | Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château les Berthets 2014 Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château les Berthets |
| 26039 | 26038 | Spain | Raw, gamy aromas of herbal black fruits and wet dog fur set up a bumpy palate that's tough and jagged. Unabsorbed oak sits atop rudimentary berry fruit flavors, while the finish is choppy, oaky and herbal. | Finca Resalso | 84 | 15 | Northern Spain | Ribera del Duero | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Emilio Moro 2015 Finca Resalso (Ribera del Duero) | Tempranillo | Emilio Moro |
| 26040 | 26039 | US | Very tart, with barely ripe flavors of rhubarb and wild raspberries, this late release is already showing bricking around the rim. It's high in acid but low in fruit flavor, and from the looks of it, should be consumed immediately. | iSyrah | 84 | 32 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Amalie Robert 2011 iSyrah Syrah (Willamette Valley) | Syrah | Amalie Robert |