BevX Reviews – Different By Design
Below is a quick look at our latest reviews published at BevX April 6, 2022. Click the links to get the score and the full analysis of each beverage. Every Wednesday we release new stories, introduce our latest reviews, and send our subscribers their weekly, free digital newsletter. (Subscribe here.)
We had another busy week at BevX with new, tasty beverage reviews to share.
We have shifted our reviews format in order to offer more reviews for our review hungry readers. The review pages (links below) will now offer a full tasting note with links to a full detail review for our Featured Beverages.
As always you see all of our reviews here:
Beverage of the Week
Christian Drouin Poiré Pear Cider (France)
This beautiful and complex cider is made with a blend of many different pear varieties including Plant de Blanc, Muscadet, Avenelle, and Poire de Grise. The pears are carefully crushed and then pressed to extract the juice…
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Wine Reviews
Gecaj Estate Owner’s Choice Petit Verdot Rahovec Valley 2017
See the Full BevX Featured Review Brilliant, deep scarlet color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black plum and forest floor with supporting notes of five spice, graphite, violet, and mocha. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black cherry, hibiscus flower, leather, dried sage, and truffle. The finish is long and lingering with dry tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent yet vibrant texture. $45 – 4.5 Stars/94 points
Gecaj Estate Owner’s Choice Shiraz Rahovec Valley 2017
See the Full BevX Featured Review Brilliant, deep ruby/purple color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black cherry and forest floor with supporting notes of cigar box, black tea, and pomegranate. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, blueberry, fig, and clove. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. $45 – 4.5 Stars/94 points
Gecaj Estate Owner’s Choice Grand Vranc Rahovec Valley 2017
Brilliant, deep ruby/scarlet color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of boysenberry and bramble with supporting notes of forest floor, cranberry, and dense earth notes. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, dried herbs, black tea, vanilla bean, and oak. The finish is long and lingering with firm tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a meaty texture. $45 – 3.5 Stars/89 points
Spirits Reviews
Up or Over Gentleman Jack Tennessee Whiskey Sour (RTD)
Cloudy, copper/gold redolent of Whiskey touched lemonade. The nose is very pleasing with sweet citrus in the lead followed by vibrant Whiskey notes offering scents of caramel, oak, and brown baking spices. The palate flips the aromatics with Whiskey now in the lead delivering bright caramel, vanilla, and sweet/tart citrus accents. Medium-bodied and ideally balanced while being ultra-refreshing — it disappears from the glass. Served over ice as recommended. A lemon garnish is a positive reinforcement to the citrus in the cocktail and lifts the experience. $14.99 – 3.5 Stars
Up or Over Fords Gin Classic Dry Martini (RTD)
Brilliant, crystal clear. The aromatics are very subtle with scents of spring flowers, citrus zest, and fresh herbs. The palate echoes the nose delivering a generous but crisp juniper-led core with citrus zest, pine cone, and faint earth accents that linger on the dry finish. Medium to full-bodied with perfect balance on a silky mid-palate leading to a crisp finish. Served over up after chilling over ice as recommended. A lemon twist garnish is a great addition but so is a quality green olive. A damn fine martini. $14.99 – 4.5 Stars