| 52501 | 52500 | US | Crisp green apple, fresh citrus and caramel coat the palate before delving into nutmeg and Tahitian vanilla, the wine's fruit ripe and in balance. Bright acidity refreshes throughout the glass, finishing in a splash of minerally spice. | | 88 | 30 | California | Carneros | Napa-Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Truchard 2013 Chardonnay (Carneros) | Chardonnay | Truchard |
| 52502 | 52501 | Portugal | This wine combines freshness and structure. It's full of acidity and bright berry fruits. At the same time, the solid structure gives the wine balance and a fine future. Wood aging offers further support to the fruitiness of this ageworthy wine. Drink from 2017. | Andreza Reserva | 88 | 18 | Douro | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Wines & Winemakers 2012 Andreza Reserva Red (Douro) | Portuguese Red | Wines & Winemakers |
| 52503 | 52502 | Australia | Made in a lighter, more delicate style than many of its brethren, this is nevertheless fresh and flavorful. Pear, melon and white peach notes are framed by hints of toasted brioche, which takes on a slightly mocha-like character on the finish. | | 88 | 35 | Victoria | Yarra Valley | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Yeringberg 2013 Chardonnay (Yarra Valley) | Chardonnay | Yeringberg |
| 52504 | 52503 | US | Vanilla wraps itself around cherry, cranberry and pomegranate to open with a ripe bang before this wine delves into darker tar notes and big tannins. Powerfully dense and concentrated, it maintains an herbal overtone that suggest further potential over time. | Reserve | 88 | 27 | California | Dry Creek Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Vanderbilt 2012 Reserve Cabernet Franc (Dry Creek Valley) | Cabernet Franc | Vanderbilt |
| 52505 | 52504 | Italy | Bright and easygoing, this features aromas of red berry, wildflower and a touch of alpine herb. The silky, lightly tannic palate doles out crushed raspberry, a hint of baking spice and an herbaceous note. | | 88 | 20 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Viticoltori Alto Adige 2012 Pinot Nero (Alto Adige) | Pinot Nero | Viticoltori Alto Adige |
| 52506 | 52505 | Italy | This radiant red opens doles out succulent sour cherry, crushed strawberry, orange zest and a nuance of almond alongside bright acidity and delicate tannins. It delivers easy-drinking pleasure, so enjoy soon. | | 88 | 15 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Abbazia di Novacella 2013 Schiava (Alto Adige) | Schiava | Abbazia di Novacella |
| 52507 | 52506 | US | This light, elegant wine is the introduction to the estate Pinots. At almost five years of age when reviewed, it is drinking in its prime, with precise flavors of strawberry pastry and a touch of nougat. | | 88 | 30 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Amalie Robert 2010 Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley) | Pinot Noir | Amalie Robert |
| 52508 | 52507 | Italy | Aromas of toasted nut and dried stone fruit lead the nose on this structured white. On the palate, dried herb and a mineral note accent the core of yellow apple and citrus. Fresh acidity generates a clean finish. | | 88 | 32 | Northeastern Italy | Friuli Isonzo | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Borgo San Daniele 2013 Friulano (Friuli Isonzo) | Friulano | Borgo San Daniele |
| 52509 | 52508 | Italy | Here's a poised, refreshing white that opens with enticing aromas of spring blossom and stone fruit. The luminous palate offers fresh peach, Granny Smith apple and nectarine alongside crisp acidity. A hint of Alpine herb enhances the clean finish. | | 88 | 17 | Northeastern Italy | Trentino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Bottega Vinaia 2014 Pinot Grigio (Trentino) | Pinot Grigio | Bottega Vinaia |
| 52510 | 52509 | Italy | Delicate orange blossom and pear aromas waft from the glass. The linear palate offers crisp apple, juicy peach and a bitter almond note coupled with brisk acidity. | San Michele | 88 | 15 | Veneto | Soave Classico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Ca' Rugate 2013 San Michele (Soave Classico) | Garganega | Ca' Rugate |
| 52511 | 52510 | Italy | Aromas of white flower, green pear and flinty mineral mingle in the glass. The bright palate offers creamy Granny Smith apple, nectarine, sage and a light mineral note. Bright acidity gives it a clean finish. | Le Cigliate | 88 | 29 | Southern Italy | Campi Flegrei | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Cantine Farro 2013 Le Cigliate Falanghina (Campi Flegrei) | Falanghina | Cantine Farro |
| 52512 | 52511 | Italy | Made with 100% Schiava Gentile, this conveys subdued aromas of red berry and fragrant blue flower. The vibrant palate offers wild cherry, nectarine and a nutty note alongside bright acidity and sleek tannins. Enjoy soon. | Bischofsleiten Lago di Caldaro Classico | 88 | 20 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Castel Sallegg 2013 Bischofsleiten Lago di Caldaro Classico Schiava (Alto Adige) | Schiava | Castel Sallegg |
| 52513 | 52512 | Italy | Subdued aromas of red berry and rhubarb take shape in the glass. The reserved palate offers up crushed cherry, green tea and a hint of vanilla alongside fresh acidity and slightly astringent tannins. | Glener | 88 | 21 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Castelfeder 2012 Glener Pinot Nero (Alto Adige) | Pinot Nero | Castelfeder |
| 52514 | 52513 | Portugal | This tight, stalky, still-young wine has a firm structure of tannins over the blackberry fruits. Wood aging has softened some of the harder edges and has also given the wine a chance to mature. Drink from 2017. | Catedral Reserva | 88 | | Dão | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Caves Velhas 2012 Catedral Reserva Red (Dão) | Portuguese Red | Caves Velhas |
| 52515 | 52514 | Italy | Pretty aromas of spring blossom and orchard fruit waft out of the glass. The bright palate offers juicy white peach and green apple alongside lively acidity. It closes with white almond. | Cento Filari | 88 | 24 | Lombardy | Lugana | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Cesari 2014 Cento Filari (Lugana) | Turbiana | Cesari |
| 52516 | 52515 | Spain | Berry and plum aromas are concentrated but also medicinal. This has syrupy weight to the palate and a sticky mouthfeel. Flavors of baked berry, candied cherry, oak and cough medicine finish jammy, woody and a bit hot. | Font de la Figuera | 88 | 40 | Catalonia | Priorat | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Clos Figueras 2011 Font de la Figuera Red (Priorat) | Red Blend | Clos Figueras |
| 52517 | 52516 | Spain | A typical aromatic trio of apple, peach and minerals gives way to a balanced palate. Pithy melon is the key flavor on this “patio-style” white. Melony flavors carry onto a finish that flattens out fairly quickly. | | 87 | 14 | Northern Spain | Rueda | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Viore 2015 Verdejo (Rueda) | Verdejo | Viore |
| 52518 | 52517 | US | This rosé is done by saignée, which means bleeding the juice from the primary fermentation before it has acquired more than a touch of color. It's fully ripened and a little coarse, with some stiffness to the tannins. The strawberry and cherry fruit component is full-bodied, with medium acidity. | Rosé of | 87 | 22 | Oregon | Dundee Hills | Willamette Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Winter's Hill 2015 Rosé of Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills) | Pinot Noir | Winter's Hill |
| 52519 | 52518 | US | This smooth and fruit-driven wine was blended from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Tempranillo and Petite Sirah, a combo unlikely to appear elsewhere on the globe. The vivid fruit flavors and light tannins lend a nice impression of sweetness. | Wisdom of Wise | 87 | 32 | California | Placer County | Sierra Foothills | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Wise Villa 2014 Wisdom of Wise Red (Placer County) | Red Blend | Wise Villa |
| 52520 | 52519 | France | A blend dominated by Pinot Noir gives this ripe, pink rosé its rich character. It is soft with some sweetness from the high dosage that makes it immediately accessible and easy to drink. In its cheerful bottle, it is definitely a party wine. | Nocturne Rosé Sec | 87 | 95 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Taittinger NV Nocturne Rosé Sec (Champagne) | Champagne Blend | Taittinger |
| 52521 | 52520 | Spain | Spunky aromas of red plum and red-berry fruits are fresh. This wine feels dry, chalky and tannic. Berry and plum flavors come with a hint of chocolate and spice on a choppy finish. | Cala N.1 | 87 | 15 | Central Spain | Vino de la Tierra de Castilla | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Tinedo 2014 Cala N.1 Red (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla) | Red Blend | Tinedo |
| 52522 | 52521 | Portugal | A ripe, smooth and richly fruity wine that has a well-integrated structure. Flavors of generous blackberry and red plums are lightly touched by acidity. The wine is ready to drink. | Bridão Clássico | 87 | 7 | Tejo | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Adega Cooperativa do Cartaxo 2013 Bridão Clássico Red (Tejo) | Portuguese Red | Adega Cooperativa do Cartaxo |
| 52523 | 52522 | France | A restrained nose only reveals faint hints of baked apple. The palate comes in with ripe red apple and a rather bitter edge of almond. The body is light but balanced while the finish is dry and poised. | Brut | 87 | 20 | Alsace | Alsace | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Henri Schoenheitz NV Brut Auxerrois (Alsace) | Auxerrois | Henri Schoenheitz |
| 52524 | 52523 | Spain | A hint of lemon-lime characterizes an otherwise neutral nose. This definitively sweet Cava is a bit heavy and sticky but not out of shape. Candied apple, confection sugar and cinnamon flavors finish with baking-spice notes. | Sweet Reserva | 87 | 15 | Catalonia | Cava | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Juvé y Camps NV Sweet Reserva Sparkling (Cava) | Sparkling Blend | Juvé y Camps |
| 52525 | 52524 | Spain | Oaky, slightly odd aromas of clove and baking spices show more black fruit the longer this breathes. Tannic, drawing and hard across the palate, this tastes of savory, saucy plum and blackberry. On the finish, rubbery tannins and flavors of baking spices and tomato sauce take control. | Crianza | 87 | 22 | Northern Spain | Ribera del Duero | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Lecco 2012 Crianza (Ribera del Duero) | Tempranillo | Lecco |
| 52526 | 52525 | France | This small producer, based in the Marne Valley, has a strong predilection for Pinot Meunier, which forms 70% of this blend. It gives a soft, ripe character to the wine while allowing plenty of space for crisp apples, lemon and minerality. This bottling is young and should mature for a few more months before drinking in 2017. | Brut | 87 | 49 | Champagne | Champagne | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Liebart-Régnier NV Brut (Champagne) | Champagne Blend | Liebart-Régnier |
| 52527 | 52526 | Spain | Apple, spice and mild yeast aromas are composed and hint at complexity. This feels complete, with a layer or two of depth. Dry flavors of apple and apricot are clean and direct. | Federico Paternina Banda Azul | 87 | 10 | Catalonia | Cava | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Marqués de la Concordia 2013 Federico Paternina Banda Azul Sparkling (Cava) | Sparkling Blend | Marqués de la Concordia |
| 52528 | 52527 | Italy | Aromas of grilled herb, French oak, sage and a balsamic note lead the nose while the firm palate shows tart red cherry, licorice and toasted notes. It's still tightly wound, with bracing, astringent tannins. Give the tannins a few years to unfurl then drink up. | Tresuri | 87 | 43 | Piedmont | Barolo | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Mauro Sebaste 2012 Tresuri (Barolo) | Nebbiolo | Mauro Sebaste |
| 52529 | 52528 | Italy | Citrus, chopped herb and baked bread aromas float out of the glass. On the soft palate, foaming bubbles cushion creamy yellow apple while hints of ginger and nectarine zest add interest. | Satén | 87 | 38 | Lombardy | Franciacorta | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Monogram NV Satén Sparkling (Franciacorta) | Sparkling Blend | Monogram |
| 52530 | 52529 | US | A blend of four varieties, this is a full-bodied, plush-textured wine with easy-to-like fruit and spice flavors and a lingering finish. | Mamma Mia Estate Grown, Produced and Bottled | 87 | 23 | California | Sierra Foothills | Sierra Foothills | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Naggiar 2015 Mamma Mia Estate Grown, Produced and Bottled White (Sierra Foothills) | White Blend | Naggiar |