| 11911 | 11910 | France | Like the La Louvée, this wine is plummy and superripe, wrapped in toasty, cedary oak. It's savory as well, with meaty notes carried along by waves of richness. The finish is lined with mouthcoating tannins, suggesting a few years of cellaring are warranted. Drink 2018–2030. | Les Ruchets | 92 | 85 | Rhône Valley | Cornas | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Jean-Luc Colombo 2011 Les Ruchets (Cornas) | Syrah | Jean-Luc Colombo |
| 11912 | 11911 | Italy | Pressed iris, violet, dark-skinned berry and cake spice aromas unfold in the glass. The full-bodied palate doles out ripe black cherry, crushed raspberry, sage and clove alongside firm, velvety tannins. You'll notice the warmth of alcohol on the finish but the juicy fruit keeps it in check. Drink 2018–2028. | Riserva | 92 | | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Abbadia Ardenga 2010 Riserva (Brunello di Montalcino) | Sangiovese | Abbadia Ardenga |
| 11913 | 11912 | Spain | Like its brothers Veraton and Aquilon, this modern Garnacha opens with hickory, savory berry and balsamic aromas. While it's stout in feel, there's freshness amid the saturation. Flavors of toasty oak, licorice and blackberry finish long, blackened and savory. Drink through 2021. | | 92 | 50 | Northern Spain | Campo de Borja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Alto Moncayo 2013 Garnacha (Campo de Borja) | Garnacha | Alto Moncayo |
| 11914 | 11913 | US | Sourced from the Kuleto Estate Vineyard near Pritchard Hill, this wine is quite intense in golden caramel oak and honeyed power. Nonetheless, it explodes in lemon and flint, remaining bright and balanced, with a bite of apple pie on the long finish. | | 92 | 40 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Altvs 2013 Chardonnay (Napa Valley) | Chardonnay | Altvs |
| 11915 | 11914 | France | With all the freshness of the vintage, this fruity wine shows good balance between tangy acidity and crisp apple and green-plum fruits. Subtle touches of wood give a spicy, nutmeg flavor to complement the bright fruitiness. Drink from 2018. The vineyard is next door to the Grand Cru Montrachet vines. | Les Chenevottes Premier Cru | 92 | 75 | Burgundy | Chassagne-Montrachet | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Au Pied du Mont Chauve 2013 Les Chenevottes Premier Cru (Chassagne-Montrachet) | Chardonnay | Au Pied du Mont Chauve |
| 11916 | 11915 | US | This makes a great showing for Boatique's first review. A deep color, superconcentrated flavors and a big but agile body set this wine apart. It smells like ripe blackberries and tastes like cherries and blueberries dusted with very dark chocolate. This wine is is dry, refined and very young, so cellar it until at least 2020 if you can wait that long. | | 92 | 35 | California | Red Hills Lake County | | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Boatique 2013 Malbec (Red Hills Lake County) | Malbec | Boatique |
| 11917 | 11916 | Italy | Aromas of truffle, ripe dark-skinned berry, baking spice and grilled herb unfold on this structured red but accessible red. The ripe, chewy palate doles out fleshy wild cherry, raspberry jam, cinnamon and clove. Well-integrated tannins lend an almost weightless quality. Drink 2018–2023. | | 92 | 78 | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Il Poggione 2011 Brunello di Montalcino | Sangiovese | Il Poggione |
| 11918 | 11917 | US | The power of smoky oak shows strongly on this wine. Black-cherry fruit aromas are woven in with caramel, fudge, vanilla and cappuccino scents. A strong tannic structure frames the palate, with juicy black-cherry and blueberry flavors enhanced with milk chocolate and more caramel. Drink 2017–2033. | Tower Road | 92 | 35 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | J. Lohr 2013 Tower Road Petite Sirah (Paso Robles) | Petite Sirah | J. Lohr |
| 11919 | 11918 | Italy | Spicy and full-bodied, this opens with aromas that suggest sunbaked earth, leafy underbrush, baking spice and a whiff of leather. The smooth, chewy palate doles out ripe Morello cherry, fig, cinnamon, tobacco and star anise alongside solid, velvety tannins. It's already surprisingly approachable and offers fine near- and mid-term enjoyment. Drink 2017–2025. | Riserva | 92 | 86 | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Corte dei Venti 2010 Riserva (Brunello di Montalcino) | Sangiovese | Corte dei Venti |
| 11920 | 11919 | France | Still firm and tannic, this dense wine will need some time to develop. It has dark tannins and concentrated red-plum and berry flavors. A smoky background from the wood aging will soften over the next year. However with the tannins, the wine should not be drunk before 2020. | Les Crais | 92 | 70 | Burgundy | Gevrey-Chambertin | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Huguenot 2013 Les Crais (Gevrey-Chambertin) | Pinot Noir | Domaine Huguenot |
| 11921 | 11920 | France | Highly reputed for its red wines, Vacheron continues to display its skills with this latest vintage. The wine is rich and full with a combination of bright red fruits and a firm, integrated structure. It is a fresh wine now and one that should age. Drink from 2018. | | 92 | 38 | Loire Valley | Sancerre | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Vacheron 2014 Sancerre | Pinot Noir | Domaine Vacheron |
| 11922 | 11921 | Italy | Underbrush, grilled porcini, chopped herb, tilled soil aromas and a hint of stewed fruit unfold in the glass. The developed palate doles out layers of mature black cherry, raspberry compote, chopped mint, tobacco and anise set along against a backbone of fine-grained tannins. It will be even better in a few years but it's not built for long-term cellaring. | Riserva | 92 | 72 | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Donna Olga 2010 Riserva (Brunello di Montalcino) | Sangiovese | Donna Olga |
| 11923 | 11922 | US | Decadently rich in caramel and vanilla on the nose, this vineyard-designate evolves into more delicate floral elements, with a depth of spicy oak and baked apple and pear. Throughout the medium body and medium acidity is a freshness of lemon and lime, with a slight twist of tangerine. | Dutton Ranch Walker Hill Vineyard | 92 | 50 | California | Green Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Dutton-Goldfield 2013 Dutton Ranch Walker Hill Vineyard Chardonnay (Green Valley) | Chardonnay | Dutton-Goldfield |
| 11924 | 11923 | Italy | Aromas of sunbaked earth, underbrush, grilled herb and mature black-skinned fruit lead the nose along with a whiff of worn leather. The chewy palate offers ripe wild cherry, cinnamon and anise framed in velvety tannins. Drink 2018–2025. | Riserva | 92 | 90 | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Fattoria dei Barbi 2010 Riserva (Brunello di Montalcino) | Sangiovese | Fattoria dei Barbi |
| 11925 | 11924 | Italy | Dark-skinned berry, menthol toast and tilled soil aromas come together in the glass. Full-bodied, ripe, velvety tannins underscore flavors of mature black cherry, licorice, tobacco and clove. Drink 2018–2028. | Riserva | 92 | 52 | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Fattoria La Lecciaia 2010 Riserva (Brunello di Montalcino) | Sangiovese | Fattoria La Lecciaia |
| 11926 | 11925 | US | Intensely dense and feral, this wine opens with a thicket of tart cherry and strawberry, followed by leathery black pepper and lavender. Medium in body and acidity, it works for the table, finding balance as it goes, before a rich taste of toffee finishes things off. | Grist Vineyard | 92 | 50 | California | Dry Creek Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Gary Farrell 2013 Grist Vineyard Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley) | Zinfandel | Gary Farrell |
| 11927 | 11926 | Spain | Intense, well-directed aromas are staunch, woody and suggest turpentine before pulling back. A lemony palate is loaded with citric acidity, which creates an electric mouthfeel. Nutty, citric and zesty on the finish, this is a superb artisan fino with a high level of complexity. | Fino Dos Palmas | 92 | 45 | Andalucia | Jerez | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | González Byass NV Fino Dos Palmas Sherry (Jerez) | Sherry | González Byass |
| 11928 | 11927 | Italy | Intense red berry, cake spice, new leather and sunbaked earth aromas meld together. The big, chewy palate delivers fleshy black cherry, toast, coffee, anise and grilled herb alongside solid, ripe tannins. You'll also get a nod of alcohol on the finish. | | 92 | 90 | Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Mastrojanni 2011 Brunello di Montalcino | Sangiovese | Mastrojanni |
| 11929 | 11928 | Argentina | This is minty, crusty and frankly a bit harsh on the bouquet, where aromas turn charred and burnt. It feels roasted and chunky, with hickory-smoked flavors of clove and berry. The finish vacillates between being oaky and herbal. | Maula Oak | 85 | 17 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bodega Margot 2009 Maula Oak Malbec (Mendoza) | Malbec | Bodega Margot |
| 11930 | 11929 | Spain | Vanilla, popcorn and baked apple aromas create a good but one-dimensional nose. In the mouth, things run tight and acidic, with a puckering, lemony feel and austere flavors of dry apple and spice. Finishes tangy and lemony. | Vetiver | 85 | 12 | Northern Spain | Rioja | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Bodegas Ontañón 2009 Vetiver Viura (Rioja) | Viura | Bodegas Ontañón |
| 11931 | 11930 | US | This Cabernet Sauvingon includes 6% each Merlot, Malbec and Petit Verdot. It's herbal and austere, though not at all tricked up with vanilla flavor. Short and to the point, it's a good every day red for heartier meals. | | 85 | 15 | Washington | Washington | Washington Other | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Boomtown 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Washington) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Boomtown |
| 11932 | 11931 | France | Ripe and spicy, this is an attractive package of warm tannins and red berries. This wine has a solid, dry core, but it will develop fast—delicious within a year. | | 85 | 14 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château de Fontenille 2010 Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château de Fontenille |
| 11933 | 11932 | France | This is a bright, fruity, rounded wine with a soft texture. It's full and ripe, with melon and green plum notes, plus a touch of bitterness on the finish. | La Dame Blanche | 85 | 20 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux Blanc | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château du Taillan 2011 La Dame Blanche (Bordeaux Blanc) | Sauvignon Blanc | Château du Taillan |
| 11934 | 11933 | France | Ripe and juicy, this wine has good acidity that accompanies the attractive, seemingly sweet tannins. Concentrated, it needs several years to broaden out. | Classic | 85 | 16 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Lauduc 2010 Classic (Bordeaux) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Lauduc |
| 11935 | 11934 | France | Fruity and rather soft, this already shows maturity. It's an attractive, red-fruited wine that's light and fragrant. Not for aging. | | 85 | 13 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Pey la Tour 2010 Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Pey la Tour |
| 11936 | 11935 | France | This is tight and closed, with bitter tannins. It takes a while for the red berry flavor to surface, offering a wine that has potential for richness in 3–4 years time. It will always have a final, mineral-driven tautness. | | 85 | 12 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Roc de Ségur 2010 Bordeaux | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Château Roc de Ségur |
| 11937 | 11936 | France | An earthy, full-bodied wine, this has ripe peach and lime flavors. Sulfur unattractively makes a strong appearance; as the wine was just bottled, this feature may disappear in a few months. | | 85 | | Bordeaux | Bordeaux Blanc | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Tanesse 2011 Bordeaux Blanc | Bordeaux-style White Blend | Château Tanesse |
| 11938 | 11937 | US | High alcohol gives this wine distinct heat, as well as a sweet, glycerine-driven edge. The wild blackberry, prune and pepper flavors are characteristic of ripe Zinfandel. | Old Vines | 85 | 20 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | | | St. Francis 2010 Old Vines Zinfandel (Sonoma County) | Zinfandel | St. Francis |
| 11939 | 11938 | France | Here's a wine that, while expressing the structure of the vintage, brings warmth and a rich blackberry flavor as well. It has a fine texture and a firm, upright feel. Ready for drinking in a year. | | 85 | 7 | Bordeaux | Bordeaux Supérieur | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Kirkland Signature 2010 Bordeaux Supérieur | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Kirkland Signature |
| 11940 | 11939 | Argentina | Foresty, rubbery and brash, this has toasty, woody, cheesy and berry-driven aromas. It feels creamy and heavy, with herbal and salty flavors that finish with a roasted, meaty taste. Warm, heavy and ponderous. | Finca Pedernal | 85 | 40 | Other | San Juan | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Finca Las Moras 2007 Finca Pedernal Malbec (San Juan) | Malbec | Finca Las Moras |