| 62026 | 62025 | Chile | Salinic, minerally aromas come with citrus and passion fruit notes. This Central Valley SB feels round and medium in terms of intensity, with melony, green-leaning flavors of lime. On the finish, pithy grapefruit flavors end with mild bitterness. | | 86 | 12 | Central Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Rios de Chile 2012 Sauvignon Blanc (Central Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Rios de Chile |
| 62027 | 62026 | US | Sweet with 30 g/L of residual sugar, Sorelle's Muscat Canelli is light on its feet, and easy to enjoy in a picnic setting or leisurely coast through the California Delta through Lodi. At only 12.2 percent alcohol, it'll make you happy without a headache. | Sogno Dolce | 86 | 18 | California | Lodi | Central Valley | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Sorelle Winery 2012 Sogno Dolce Muscat Canelli (Lodi) | Muscat Canelli | Sorelle Winery |
| 62028 | 62027 | US | Elegant, dryish to off-dry and crisp in acidity, this Sauvignon Blanc has forward flavors of gooseberries, limes, white sugar and vanilla. It's clean and fine to drink now. | | 86 | 22 | California | Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara | Central Coast | | | Star Lane Vineyard 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara) | Sauvignon Blanc | Star Lane Vineyard |
| 62029 | 62028 | US | Sweet vanilla, white sugar and orange jam flavors mark this Chardonnay. It has excellent acidity, and some stony, minerally notes. Despite the esteemed vineyard source, it's too oaky, and lacking in subtlety. | Hyde Vineyard | 86 | 40 | California | Carneros | Napa-Sonoma | | | Stomping Girl 2011 Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay (Carneros) | Chardonnay | Stomping Girl |
| 62030 | 62029 | US | In much the same mold as its companion, the ghost in the machine Red, this is almost all Syrah, with a bit more bite and focus. Purple plum fruit glides smoothly into a lightly toasty finish. A fine every day red with plenty of flavor. | | 86 | 13 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | the Ghost of 413 2010 Red (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Red Blend | the Ghost of 413 |
| 62031 | 62030 | US | This is a linebacker wine, at 15.7% abv, bursting with roasted coffee, licorice and dry tannins all around. Soft, supple and round, and fully concentrated, the finish could use a bit more harrumph. The back label's suggestion to pair this wine with short ribs is a good call. | Old Vine | 86 | 35 | California | Contra Costa County | Central Coast | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Trinitas 2010 Old Vine Petite Sirah (Contra Costa County) | Petite Sirah | Trinitas |
| 62032 | 62031 | Chile | For a large-production wine (47,000 cases made), this is nice and easy to drink. Tropical fruit aromas are lightly citric. In the mouth, this is fresh and easy, with nectarine and tangerine flavors. Freshness and simplicity are this wine's calling card. | Aliwen Reserva | 86 | 13 | Curicó and Leyda Valleys | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Undurraga 2012 Aliwen Reserva Sauvignon Blanc (Curicó and Leyda Valleys) | Sauvignon Blanc | Undurraga |
| 62033 | 62032 | US | Largely tannic and bearing a lot of oak, Amador Foothill's Sangiovese is more savory than sweet, with leather, mocha and herbs rising to the top in taste. | Estate Bottled | 86 | 18 | California | Shenandoah Valley (CA) | Sierra Foothills | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Amador Foothill Winery 2009 Estate Bottled Sangiovese (Shenandoah Valley (CA)) | Sangiovese | Amador Foothill Winery |
| 62011 | 62010 | Italy | Trebbiano, Sémillon, Roussanne, Sauvignon and Pinot Bianco form this unique blend. It offers subtle tones of peach, pineapple and honeysuckle. | | 86 | 16 | Tuscany | Montecarlo | | | | Tenuta del Buonamico 2011 White (Montecarlo) | White Blend | Tenuta del Buonamico |
| 62034 | 62033 | US | At the age of nearly five years, this Syrah is soft, mellow and sweet. It has flavors of raspberry jam, bacon, brown sugar and cinnamon spice. Won't get any better, so drink up. | | 86 | 60 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | | | Azari 2008 Shiraz (Sonoma Coast) | Shiraz | Azari |
| 62035 | 62034 | Chile | This Maule Malbec opens with pinched, herbal aromas of cherry and berry mixed with leather. The palate is fresh and zesty, almost to the point of being lean and scouring, with red plum, raspberry, cherry and a touch of vanilla. A quick finish that's tangy is the final act. | La Porfia Gran Reserve | 86 | 20 | Maule Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Botalcura 2010 La Porfia Gran Reserve Malbec (Maule Valley) | Malbec | Botalcura |
| 62036 | 62035 | US | This wine is a little short and abupt on the finish. It's very similar to a minor Chardonnay, with buttercream, vanilla and tropical and citrus fruits. The acidity is quite brisk, like a squirt of lime. | | 86 | 21 | California | Mt. Harlan | Central Coast | | | Calera 2011 Aligoté (Mt. Harlan) | Aligoté | Calera |
| 62012 | 62011 | US | This Cabernet remains tough in tannins and a little harsh in acidity. The blackberry, roasted meat, pepper and toast flavors are rich and complex. | Mohrhardt Ridge | 86 | 14 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | | | Wellington 1989 Mohrhardt Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Wellington |
| 62037 | 62036 | US | This wine is straight down the fairway, clean and simple with medium to full bodied yellow apple notes and a touch of residual sugar. | The Expedition Pinot Gris | 86 | 15 | Washington | Horse Heaven Hills | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Canoe Ridge 2012 The Expedition Pinot Gris Pinot Gris (Horse Heaven Hills) | Pinot Gris | Canoe Ridge |
| 62038 | 62037 | Spain | Sweet melon, peach and vanilla aromas come with a tropical leaning. The mouthfeel trends toward flat, while modest flavors of apple and melon are supported by soft, melony acidity. While this is good, it's on the flat and flabby side. | | 86 | 23 | Northern Spain | Valdeorras | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Casal Novo 2011 Godello (Valdeorras) | Godello | Casal Novo |
| 62039 | 62038 | France | The second wine of Château Coussin, owned by the Sumeire family, is from a parcel of vines in the main vineyard. It gives a rounded wine, soft, red fruited, crisp and clean. A delicious aperitif style. | La Croix du Prieur | 86 | 16 | Provence | Côtes de Provence | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Coussin 2012 La Croix du Prieur Rosé (Côtes de Provence) | Rosé | Château Coussin |
| 62040 | 62039 | France | Herbaceous in character, this a crisp, lemon-scented wine, still so young and fresh. With its tangy character, it could well age for several months more. | | 86 | 23 | Provence | Côtes de Provence | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Roubine 2012 White (Côtes de Provence) | Rhône-style White Blend | Château Roubine |
| 62013 | 62012 | US | A little on the sweet-tasting side, this Cabernet Sauvignon abounds with flavors of blackberry and cherry pie filling, which give it a direct, candied taste. The tannins and acids are superior, and the wine should benefit from 3–4 years in a cellar. | | 86 | 22 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | | | Wellington 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Wellington |
| 62014 | 62013 | US | There'a soft sweetness to this wine that makes it immediately drinkable. The flavors are suggestive of ripe red cherry, red licorice, red currant liqueur, mocha and sweet oak. | | 86 | 26 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | White Oak 2009 Syrah (Napa Valley) | Syrah | White Oak |
| 62015 | 62014 | Greece | Strawberry and raspberry notes come with a tart edge in this easygoing rosé. On the palate, strawberry, violet and spice notes are balanced and fresh. A good everyday choice that will pair well with fruit salad, chicken salad and cold cuts. | Techni Alipiaç Dry | 86 | 22 | Drama | | | Susan Kostrzewa | @suskostrzewa | Wine Art Estate 2011 Techni Alipiaç Dry Rosé (Drama) | Rosé | Wine Art Estate |
| 62016 | 62015 | Italy | This Vermentino opens with distinct tones of almond skin and stone fruit. The mouthfeel is lean and clean, with a compact feel and medium intensity. | | 86 | 23 | Tuscany | Bolgheri | | | | Ceralti 2011 Vermentino (Bolgheri) | Vermentino | Ceralti |
| 62017 | 62016 | France | This underrated village, which is located next to Savigny-lès-Beaune, has produced an attractive, fruity wine that has a fine structure, a red berry flavor and a twist of acidity on the finish. Keep this for 2–3 years. | | 86 | | Burgundy | Chorey-lès-Beaune | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Champy 2010 Chorey-lès-Beaune | Pinot Noir | Domaine Champy |
| 62018 | 62017 | Italy | Simple, clean and bright, Le Pianette is all about fresh fruit. The blend is 70-30 Sangiovese and Colorino, and it offers lively cherry and blueberry notes. | Le Pianette | 86 | 15 | Tuscany | Toscana | | | | Fattoria Fibbiano 2011 Le Pianette Red (Toscana) | Red Blend | Fattoria Fibbiano |
| 62019 | 62018 | US | This has apricot, orange and Meyer lemon notes, plus a sweet toastiness. It will appeal to consumers who enjoy Charonnays with a buttercream-like smoothness and a buttered popcorn flavor. | | 86 | 30 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | | | Flocchini 2011 Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast) | Chardonnay | Flocchini |
| 62020 | 62019 | US | This is soft and jammy, with raspberry, cherry and oak flavors. A pretty wine, with a good tannin-acid balance, for drinking now. | Gracie Creek Vineyards | 86 | 32 | California | Sonoma Valley | Sonoma | | | Muscardini 2010 Gracie Creek Vineyards Syrah (Sonoma Valley) | Syrah | Muscardini |
| 62021 | 62020 | Austria | Soft, earthy, full-bodied wine. It has attractive red berry fruits, light tannins, a juicy wine that has open fruit flavors. Drink now. Screwcap. | Zwickl | 86 | 20 | Burgenland | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Nittnaus Hans und Christine 2009 Zwickl Zweigelt (Burgenland) | Zweigelt | Nittnaus Hans und Christine |
| 62022 | 62021 | Austria | Super-ripe wine that shows plenty of warm, aromatic Chardonnay fruits. White plums are balanced by intense spicy acidity with a more rounded core. The wine has a weight and richness that is cut by a grapefruit freshness. Screwcap. | Heideboden | 86 | 17 | Burgenland | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Nittnaus Hans und Christine 2012 Heideboden Chardonnay (Burgenland) | Chardonnay | Nittnaus Hans und Christine |
| 62023 | 62022 | Italy | Here's a great deal for a soft, plush and easy-drinking Italian red that would pair with lasagna or fettuccine with meat ragù. You will detect fresh notes of blackberry and blueberry as well as dried aromas of cassis and candied raspberry. | È 100 Per Cento | 86 | 11 | Central Italy | Montepulciano d'Abruzzo | | | | Orion Wine 2011 È 100 Per Cento (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo) | Montepulciano | Orion Wine |
| 62024 | 62023 | Spain | Jammy, mildly green aromas of tobacco, cherry and blueberry shed clarity with airing. This blend of Tempranillo, Cabernet and Merlot is high in acid, a touch abrasive and hollow in the midpalate, with green-leaning, minty flavors of blackberry and plum. This finishes acidic, with some scour. | 1423 Reserva | 86 | 25 | Northern Spain | Navarra | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Príncipe de Viana 2007 1423 Reserva Red (Navarra) | Red Blend | Príncipe de Viana |
| 62025 | 62024 | US | An aromatically reticent wine with notes of mineral, apple, and spice. It drinks just a hair off-dry with tart green apple flavors and sharp edged acids making for a pleasant summer afternoon sipper. | | 86 | 20 | Oregon | Umpqua Valley | Southern Oregon | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Pyrenees 2011 Pinot Gris (Umpqua Valley) | Pinot Gris | Pyrenees |