| 27721 | 27720 | US | An easy to drink white wine, of a style increasingly popular. It's unoaked, allowing pure citrus, honey and spice flavors to star. Brisk Edna Valley acids and minerals make the mouthfeel lively. | Paragon Vineyard | 87 | 17 | California | Edna Valley | Central Coast | | | Tangent 2010 Paragon Vineyard Albariño (Edna Valley) | Albariño | Tangent |
| 27750 | 27749 | Spain | Pure blackberry aromas are friendly, however the palate is scratchy and sharp, with acidity that creates angularity and tartness. That's offset by generic black-fruit flavors and a touch of mocha. This is good Monastrell although the acidity is piercing. | Viña Honda | 85 | 14 | Levante | Jumilla | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bodegas Silvano Garcia 2011 Viña Honda Monastrell (Jumilla) | Monastrell | Bodegas Silvano Garcia |
| 27722 | 27721 | US | Densely fruited and full in body, this Pinot offers a whopping mouthful of rich, preserved plum flavor flecked with hints of burnt sugar and dried herbs. Bright acidity and soft, smooth tannins add finesse and elegance. | | 87 | 20 | New York | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Chateau Lafayette Reneau 2007 Pinot Noir (Finger Lakes) | Pinot Noir | Chateau Lafayette Reneau |
| 27723 | 27722 | France | There is some weight on this young tasting wine. The tannins are beginning to allow the red berry and damson fruits to open up. Touches of wood round it out for aging. | La Brigardière Vieilles Vignes | 87 | 24 | Burgundy | Mercurey | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Philippe-le-Hardi 2009 La Brigardière Vieilles Vignes (Mercurey) | Pinot Noir | Château Philippe-le-Hardi |
| 27724 | 27723 | US | Marked by extreme ripeness, this Pinot is a blast of red cherry pie filling, red licorice and cola flavors, with a smoky note of bacon fat. Delicious, but a bit soft and simple in texture. | | 87 | 48 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | | | CULT 2009 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) | Pinot Noir | CULT |
| 27725 | 27724 | US | Good and easy to like, but too oaky by half, with smoky char flavors dominating. Underneath that is a crisply dry, minerally Chardonnay, with fine orange and Meyer lemon flavors. It would be nice to try this as an unoaked wine. | | 87 | 25 | California | Santa Maria Valley | Central Coast | | | Falcone 2010 Chardonnay (Santa Maria Valley) | Chardonnay | Falcone |
| 27726 | 27725 | Argentina | Woody on the nose, with aromas of tree bark, pepper, cola and black fruit. The palate is tight but under control, with spiced black plum and herbal berry flavors. Toasty and healthy on the finish, but also slightly bitter tasting, with zesty lasting acidity. | Obra Prima Reserva | 87 | 21 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Familia Cassone 2008 Obra Prima Reserva Malbec (Mendoza) | Malbec | Familia Cassone |
| 27727 | 27726 | France | Tight acidity, fresh fruit, with lightness and poise. It shows flavors of apple, lemon and herbs with a crisp seafood-friendly aftertaste. | Les Clissages d'Or Sur Lie | 87 | | Loire Valley | Muscadet Sèvre et Maine | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Guy Saget 2010 Les Clissages d'Or Sur Lie (Muscadet Sèvre et Maine) | Melon | Guy Saget |
| 27728 | 27727 | Italy | Packaged in a temperature-controlling double layered glass bottle, this Prosecco can easily be carried to picnics or outdoor garden lunches. It offers fresh aromas of white flower, dried grass and stone fruit. | Claxa Brut | 87 | | Veneto | Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore | | | | Villa Sandi NV Claxa Brut (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore) | Glera | Villa Sandi |
| 27729 | 27728 | Chile | Dark and heavy from the beginning, with thick berry, smoked meat, olive and earthy aromas. Concentrated and stout in the mouth, with blackberry, blueberry and chocolate flavors mixed with herbs and big tannins. Sweet berry and mocha flavors control the finish. | Secreto | 87 | 14 | Colchagua Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Viu Manent 2010 Secreto Syrah (Colchagua Valley) | Syrah | Viu Manent |
| 27730 | 27729 | Italy | Passerina is an indigenous native grape found in central Italy and this Brut expression represents one of the only sparkling versions of the wine available in the U.S. It's simple and clean but also floral and fragrant with a spicy touch of citrus zest on the close. Give this unique bubble a try. | Brut | 87 | | Central Italy | Marche | | | | Velenosi 2010 Brut Passerina (Marche) | Passerina | Velenosi |
| 27731 | 27730 | US | Hot in high alcohol, which gives a burn that accentuates the pepper spice and makes it fierce. Yet it's fully dry and rich in blackberry, blueberry, anise and tobacco flavors. Defines the California superripe Zinfandel style. | Old Vines | 87 | 22 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Ballentine 2009 Old Vines Zinfandel (Napa Valley) | Zinfandel | Ballentine |
| 27732 | 27731 | France | Perfumed raspberry flavors dominate this soft wine. It has an edge of crisp citrus, with orange zest to go with the acidity. The wine's main character is gentle, fresh and light. | Grand Rosé Brut | 87 | 45 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Beaumont des Crayères NV Grand Rosé Brut (Champagne) | Champagne Blend | Beaumont des Crayères |
| 27733 | 27732 | US | Rich, ripe blackberry preserves, vanilla and toasted coconut flavors make this full bodied Cab Franc feel deliciously warm and generous in style. A sharp whiff of graphite and lean acidity on the midpalate add structure and balance on the finish. | | 87 | 25 | New York | New York | New York Other | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Belhurst 2009 Cabernet Franc (New York) | Cabernet Franc | Belhurst |
| 27734 | 27733 | US | Too strong and extracted in blackberry and cherry fruit, almost like pure jam, a sweet, candied impression that the caramel of new oak compounds. Feels like the winemaker tried too hard to make it flashy. Pretty good, but could use restraint and finesse. | Estate | 87 | 48 | California | Alexander Valley | Sonoma | | | Blue Rock 2009 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Blue Rock |
| 27735 | 27734 | Italy | Here's a soft, musky Moscato d'Asti that delivers foamy mousse and fragrant aromas of peach blossom, lemon cream and honeysuckle. The sweet wine offers impressive heft and staying power as well. | | 87 | 18 | Piedmont | Moscato d'Asti | | | | Bosio 2010 Moscato d'Asti | Moscato | Bosio |
| 27736 | 27735 | France | Perfumed dry rosé with a touch of smokiness to go with the full and ripe red berry fruit. It is well balanced, with attractive acidity and a light final touch of caramel. | Réserve des Vignerons | 87 | | Loire Valley | Saumur | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Cave de Saumur 2010 Réserve des Vignerons Rosé (Saumur) | Rosé | Cave de Saumur |
| 27737 | 27736 | US | This vintage's blend is 50% Syrah, 25% Cinsault and smaller percentages of other varieties. It's an oaky, cedar-tinged, gamy red that's big in the mouth, dense and tannic with Michael David's smoky signature. | | 87 | 18 | California | Lodi | Central Valley | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Incognito 2009 Red (Lodi) | Red Blend | Incognito |
| 27738 | 27737 | US | While soft on the nose with a generous dose of cooked black fruit, Jamesport's Bloc E is surprisingly crisp and lean on the palate. Pristine red fruit shines amidst layers of mocha, spice and forest floor, finishing on a grippy, darkly toasted wood note. | Bloc E | 87 | 25 | New York | North Fork of Long Island | Long Island | Anna Lee C. Iijima | | Jamesport 2005 Bloc E Merlot (North Fork of Long Island) | Merlot | Jamesport |
| 27739 | 27738 | US | This is a moderately aromatic Viognier, with notes of white peach, yellow apple, and flowers. It's medium bodied and clean, with a textured feel but doesn't quite have the fruit concentration to match. | Williamson Vineyard | 85 | 15 | Idaho | | | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Koenig Vineyards 2011 Williamson Vineyard Viognier | Viognier | Koenig Vineyards |
| 27740 | 27739 | Argentina | The nose on this choppy Cabernet deals red-fruit, tomato and pepperoni-like aromas. The palate is full of life and tight acidity, while the flavor profile is gritty and includes baked plum and saltiness. A BBQ'd, oaky finish carries plenty of the wine's racy acidity, leaving mild tartness. | Single Vineyard | 85 | 15 | Mendoza Province | Agrelo | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Lamadrid 2011 Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Agrelo) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Lamadrid |
| 27741 | 27740 | US | Broad scents of honeydew, candied lemon and orchard fruit mark the nose, with an underpinning of toasted nut. The palate is medium bodied, with balanced acidity and apple flavor. | | 85 | 18 | Virginia | Monticello | | | | White Hall 2011 Viognier (Monticello) | Viognier | White Hall |
| 27742 | 27741 | US | The aromas are light and elusive, with the palate bringing broad, medium-bodied, fresh cranberry flavors. It's cleanly made, if a bit innocuous. | | 85 | 18 | Idaho | | | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Williamson Vineyard 2009 Sangiovese | Sangiovese | Williamson Vineyard |
| 27743 | 27742 | France | There's a kick of dry tannin behind this otherwise ripe wine. Raspberry flavors, red plum skins and a some bitterness add fruit and structure. It needs a year to soften out. | | 85 | | Burgundy | Bourgogne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Poulleau Père et Fils 2011 Bourgogne | Pinot Noir | Domaine Poulleau Père et Fils |
| 27744 | 27743 | Portugal | Aragonez, aka Tempranillo, here produces a ripe, juicy, red-fruit laden wine. Hedgerow fruits add a more stalky character to the palate. The whole wine is generously suffused with fresh acidity. Screwcap. | Ciconia | 85 | 10 | Alentejano | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Herdade de São Miguel 2011 Ciconia Aragonez (Alentejano) | Aragonez | Herdade de São Miguel |
| 27745 | 27744 | Argentina | Black-fruit aromas are ripe and a little earthy. This is a thick yet jumpy wine with some aggression to the palate. Flavors of sweet, ripe berry fruits are basic and finish hot and toasty, with a coffee note. | | 85 | 13 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Alamos 2011 Malbec (Mendoza) | Malbec | Alamos |
| 27746 | 27745 | Portugal | One of the most popular Vinho Verdes, this is in a light, medium-sweet style. Very fresh and crisp, with some attractive citrus acidity, and ready to drink now. Screwcap. | Casal Garcia Branco | 85 | 8 | Vinho Verde | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Aveleda 2012 Casal Garcia Branco White (Vinho Verde) | Portuguese White | Aveleda |
| 27747 | 27746 | Portugal | Blending Castelão and Arinto from the high elevation Quinta dos Loridos, this is a tight, bright wine, with an edge of almond bitterness, as well as citrus fruits. It's a crisp, bone-dry wine with no dosage. | Loridos Vintage Extra-Bruto | 85 | 20 | Vinho Espumante de Qualidade | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Bacalhôa Wines of Portugal 2008 Loridos Vintage Extra-Bruto Sparkling (Vinho Espumante de Qualidade) | Portuguese Sparkling | Bacalhôa Wines of Portugal |
| 27748 | 27747 | Portugal | This is a very perfumed wine, with the addition of Moscatel in the blend, adding the lychee flavor. It's textured with a crisp edge that allows the wine to retain its fresh character. This is a wine to be drunk young. | JP Azeitão Branco | 85 | 9 | Península de Setúbal | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Bacalhôa Wines of Portugal 2012 JP Azeitão Branco White (Península de Setúbal) | Portuguese White | Bacalhôa Wines of Portugal |
| 27749 | 27748 | Argentina | After nothing but busts in the past, this Sémillon is in good shape but won't stay fresh for long. Aromas of hay and stalky fruits are a bit strained. In the mouth, it's got good feel and flavors of nectarine and grapefruit. Bitter almond skin flavors control the finish on this textured, warm wine. | Estate Bottled | 85 | 15 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bodega Carmine Granata 2012 Estate Bottled Semillon (Mendoza) | Sémillon | Bodega Carmine Granata |