| 19681 | 19680 | Portugal | This blend of Touriga Nacional and Cabernet Sauvignon is soft and ripe, with a good sense of structure and fruitiness. Rounded and with acidity as a counterweight, the wine is ready. Drink now. | Babu | 85 | 7 | Tejo | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Fiuza 2016 Babu Red (Tejo) | Portuguese Red | Fiuza |
| 19682 | 19681 | France | This crisp red-currant-flavored wine is packed with acidity. It is tense and juicy with a light brushstroke of vanilla. But it is the intense acidity that sets the tone for this wine. Make this a food—not an apéritif—wine. | Domaine des Côtes Blanches | 85 | 25 | Loire Valley | Sancerre | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | François Millet 2016 Domaine des Côtes Blanches Rosé (Sancerre) | Rosé | François Millet |
| 19683 | 19682 | France | Syrah-like aromas make this an attractive, soft wine. Its red berry fruit and balanced acidity are well in place for warm-weather drinking. | La Châsse Syrah | 85 | 10 | France Other | Vin de France | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Gabriel Meffre 2016 La Châsse Syrah Rosé (Vin de France) | Rosé | Gabriel Meffre |
| 19684 | 19683 | Australia | Bright, lean and vibrant, this is a medium-bodied rosé with gingery-citrusy notes that could go well with fish or poultry dishes. | Home Vineyard Grenache | 85 | 20 | South Australia | McLaren Vale | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Hancock & Hancock 2016 Home Vineyard Grenache Rosé (McLaren Vale) | Rosé | Hancock & Hancock |
| 19685 | 19684 | Portugal | This wine is earthy, with a yeasty edge. It offers plenty of Touriga Nacional's perfumed fruit although this is masked by a barnyard character that needs to blow away. The wine requires another year to show its full potential, so drink from 2018. | | 85 | 16 | Alentejano | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Herdade do Rocim 2015 Touriga Nacional (Alentejano) | Touriga Nacional | Herdade do Rocim |
| 19686 | 19685 | US | Black cherry, tart plum skin and hints of vanilla, caramel and dill show on the nose of this bottling from southeastern Paso Robles. The palate is a tad thin, with black plum, oregano and nettle flavors. | | 85 | 30 | California | Paso Robles Highlands District | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | J. Wilkes 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles Highlands District) | Cabernet Sauvignon | J. Wilkes |
| 19687 | 19686 | France | This wine is fruity and soft, with hints of citrus and herbal flavors. Its acidity is bright and attractive. Drink now. | Fleur de Carbonnel Sauvignon | 84 | 15 | France Other | Vin de France | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | M. & J-F Bertrand 2016 Fleur de Carbonnel Sauvignon Sauvignon Blanc (Vin de France) | Sauvignon Blanc | M. & J-F Bertrand |
| 19688 | 19687 | France | From a Loire Valley-based producer, this wine is crisp and cool. It has herbal touches and lively, citrusy acidity. Drink now. | Loupart Le Petit | 84 | | France Other | Vin de France | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Villebois 2016 Loupart Le Petit Sauvignon Blanc (Vin de France) | Sauvignon Blanc | Villebois |
| 19689 | 19688 | France | This warm style of Sauvignon Blanc has easygoing acidity and gooseberry fruit flavors. It's lightly tangy, with a bright, crisp texture. | Le Val | 84 | 12 | France Other | Vin de France | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Vinadeis 2016 Le Val Sauvignon Blanc (Vin de France) | Sauvignon Blanc | Vinadeis |
| 19690 | 19689 | France | This is a simple fruity wine that is just right for the summer. Light citrus and orange-zest flavors give the wine its lift and brightness. Drink now. | | 84 | 11 | Loire Valley | Muscadet | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Bougrier 2016 Muscadet | Melon | Bougrier |
| 19691 | 19690 | Portugal | This wine that includes 65% Antão Vaz conjures up a warm, ripe character from the Alentejo. With its yellow fruits and almond flavors, it's soft although finished with some attractive acidity. Drink now. | Monte Cascas Colheita Branco | 84 | 13 | Alentejano | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Casca Wines 2016 Monte Cascas Colheita Branco White (Alentejano) | Portuguese White | Casca Wines |
| 19692 | 19691 | US | Shows the earthiness that often marks young Calera Pinot, which makes it less flashy but more elegant and food-friendly than many more expensive wines. The herb-infused cherry, raspberry and cola flavors are ripe and succulent, but acidity is a little deficient, so this may not be the most ageable wine. | Reed Vineyard | 88 | 50 | California | Mount Harlan | Central Coast | | | Calera 2004 Reed Vineyard Pinot Noir (Mount Harlan) | Pinot Noir | Calera |
| 19693 | 19692 | US | Fruit stars in this dry, young Petite Sirah. It explodes with jammy flavors of blackberries, cassis, cherries, licorice and plums, with a generous dusting of cinnamon and cocoa. It's distinguished, while holding onto the variety's brawny rusticity. | Spring Creek Vineyard | 88 | 37 | California | St. Helena | Napa | | | Rutherford Grove 2005 Spring Creek Vineyard Petite Sirah (St. Helena) | Petite Sirah | Rutherford Grove |
| 19694 | 19693 | Spain | As long as the price keeps creeping up on this wine, we're happy to say that the quality seems better and the oak level lower than in past years. This version of Milmanda offers roasted corn, walnut and other smoky, barrel-based aromas. Throughout the fruit is shy but the mouthfeel and oak are smooth. Finishes with a blast of white pepper and toast. | Milmanda | 88 | 53 | Catalonia | Conca de Barberà | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Torres 2005 Milmanda Chardonnay (Conca de Barberà) | Chardonnay | Torres |
| 19695 | 19694 | US | A very distinctive 100% Cab that some might even find controversial. It's ripe almost to the point of supermaturity, showing powerful currant and licorice flavors that are very well oaked. Finishes hard in tannins in its youth. Aims, with some success, at an extracted, modern or cult style. | Perspective | 88 | 56 | California | Rutherford | Napa | | | Tres Sabores 2004 Perspective Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Tres Sabores |
| 19696 | 19695 | Spain | Solid black cherry aromas distinguish this wine from the competition. It has poise for a Madrid wine, and the mix of Tempranillo, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon delivers a saturated palate with natural, full-bodied flavors that aren't too infused with oak. Concentrated and well made, with good size. | | 88 | 17 | Central Spain | Madrid | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Vina Bosquera 2005 Red (Madrid) | Red Blend | Vina Bosquera |
| 19697 | 19696 | Spain | Tempranillo and Cabernet Franc aren't often thrown together, but here the marriage works. The nose offers herbal, leafy aromas from the CF, while berry fruit and oak carry the rest of the show. The palate is slightly crisp and racy, but its lightweight character is welcome. This is yet another well-made, interesting wine from one of our favorite obscure Spanish labels. | Abadal | 88 | 13 | Catalonia | Pla de Bages | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Masies d'Avinyo 2004 Abadal Red (Pla de Bages) | Red Blend | Masies d'Avinyo |
| 19698 | 19697 | Spain | Always one of Catalonia's more elevated cavas, this version opens with spiced dried apple aromas and a bit of yeast and dough. The palate is both sweet and tangy, with tangerine as the lead fruit. And the finish is consistent and moderately deep. A handsome wine with character. Imported by Freixenet USA. | Reserva Heredad Brut | 88 | 20 | Catalonia | Cava | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Segura Viudas NV Reserva Heredad Brut Sparkling (Cava) | Sparkling Blend | Segura Viudas |
| 19699 | 19698 | Spain | Savory mint and herbal aromas accent leafy, classic red fruit on the bouquet, while plum, berry, mineral, black olive and herbs work the palate. The wine transitions from one stage to the next without much trouble, and within the folds there are some complexities. A measurable step up from the bargain barrel milieu. | Cune Crianza | 88 | 15 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | CVNE 2004 Cune Crianza (Rioja) | Tempranillo Blend | CVNE |
| 19700 | 19699 | Portugal | Perfumed, soft, easy wine, showing the juicy, fresh side of the two grapes. The fruits are more red than black, open and ripe, but still with youthful exuberance and great freshness. | Touriga Nacional e Touriga Franca | 88 | | Estremadura | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | DFJ Vinhos 2005 Touriga Nacional e Touriga Franca Red (Estremadura) | Portuguese Red | DFJ Vinhos |
| 19701 | 19700 | France | Honey and fresh orange zest aromas and flavors drive this nicely balanced fortified Muscat. There's a pleasing weightiness to it on the palate, and a slightly creamy texture to go with the pristine flavors. Try with blue cheeses or foie gras. | Vigne Lo Clavell | 88 | 16 | Languedoc-Roussillon | Muscat de Rivesaltes | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Ey 2003 Vigne Lo Clavell (Muscat de Rivesaltes) | Muscat d'Alexandrie | Ey |
| 19702 | 19701 | US | Tasted in a flight of other '04 Rutherford Cabs, this one was a little leaner and greener. There's a pepperminty sharpness alongside the cherry and cedar flavors. Best now and for a few years. | | 88 | 75 | California | Rutherford | Napa | | | Frog's Leap 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Frog's Leap |
| 19703 | 19702 | Australia | This widely available, bargain-priced tawny remains an Australian classic, offering toffee and walnut aromas and flavors along with dust-covered leather and just a hint of fresh fruit. It's lighter in weight than you might expect from a Port-inspired New World wine, but offers a tasty drop on a wintry evening. Imported by Pacific Wine Partners. | Whiskers Blake Classic Tawny | 88 | 13 | Australia Other | South Eastern Australia | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Hardys NV Whiskers Blake Classic Tawny Port (South Eastern Australia) | Port | Hardys |
| 19704 | 19703 | France | A big, burly rich wine, dominated by Syrah and by wood tannins. It is fruity, full of black plums and boysenberries, low in acidity, but structured with some good tannins. It's a wine to drink now. | | 88 | 17 | Languedoc-Roussillon | Minervois | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Hecht & Bannier 2004 Red (Minervois) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Hecht & Bannier |
| 19705 | 19704 | Italy | Here's an intriguing wine with many interesting contrasts: It offers mineral dryness on the nose and sweet fruit in the mouth; and a lean tonic feel against opulent texture. This organic sparkler has a fine, chiseled quality and a pretty ensemble of flavors. | Col di Manza | 88 | 16 | Veneto | Prosecco di Valdobbiadene | | | | Perlage NV Col di Manza (Prosecco di Valdobbiadene) | Prosecco | Perlage |
| 19706 | 19705 | US | A very good wine, rich and packed with flavor. A dry and softly tannic, it floods the mouth with cassis, red currant, blueberry, plum, cocoa and smoky oak flavors. | Perry's Blend | 88 | 65 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | | | Juslyn Vineyards 2003 Perry's Blend Red (Napa Valley) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Juslyn Vineyards |
| 19707 | 19706 | Italy | There's a nutty, smoky quality to this Cartizze Prosecco that adds depth and dimension beyond the wine's more characteristic floral and fresh fruit notes. This is a well-balanced wine thanks to a playful harmony between delicate sweetness and spicy crispness on the finish. | Cartizze | 88 | 36 | Veneto | Prosecco Superiore di Cartizze | | | | Col Vetoraz Spumanti NV Cartizze (Prosecco Superiore di Cartizze) | Prosecco | Col Vetoraz Spumanti |
| 19708 | 19707 | US | Give this lush young wine a year or two to come around. That should give all the elements time to meld. It's a juicy, ripe wine, bursting with jammy cherry and cassis flavors, with a strong note of white pepper and clove that dissolves into a tannic finish. | Las Madres Vineyard | 88 | 35 | California | Carneros | Napa-Sonoma | | | Eno 2005 Las Madres Vineyard Syrah (Carneros) | Syrah | Eno |
| 19709 | 19708 | France | Bright and fruity with touches of wood, this is a complex wine with good acidity, a crisp texture and a strong mineral strain. It is rich and will age well. Drink from 2017. | Hors Classe Les Ménétrières | 92 | 65 | Burgundy | Pouilly-Fuissé | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Ferret 2014 Hors Classe Les Ménétrières (Pouilly-Fuissé) | Chardonnay | Domaine Ferret |
| 19710 | 19709 | US | Golden caramel in color, this wine opens in a decadence of creme brûlée, a richness that subsides on the lighter style on the palate, marked by a saltiness of wet stone, pineapple and vanilla oak. Together, the light and heavy balance one another and the wine tastes complete. | Kyndall's Reserve Dutton Ranch | 92 | 40 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Dutton Estate 2014 Kyndall's Reserve Dutton Ranch Chardonnay (Russian River Valley) | Chardonnay | Dutton Estate |