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Below is a quick look at our latest reviews published at BevX on April 16, 2025. Click the links to get each beverage’s score and full analysis. 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 review 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.
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Beverage of the Week
Exprimere Mia Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills 2023
This is our third vintage of Exprimere Pinot Noirs. Like the previous vintages, the two Pinot Noirs, Mia and Persey, were created as siblings exploring the question of nature and nurture. The fruit is sourced from the Peake Ranch vineyard in the Santa Rita Hills of Santa Barbara County — a proven top-tier Pinot Noir AVA. The difference lies solely in the winemaking choices…
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Vale do Bomfim White Douro 2022
Brilliant, light gold/green color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of honeysuckle, green tea, and apricot stone with supporting notes of blanched almonds, citrus zest, and star fruit. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of quince, nectarine, wet stones, and pineapple. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $15 – 4 Stars/91 points
Vale do Bomfim Red Douro 2022
Brilliant, dark ruby/purple color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of black tea, elderberry, and dried herbs with supporting notes of slate, blackberry, earth, and forest floor. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, five spice, and leather. The finish is long and lingering with dry tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. $15 – 3.5 Stars/88 points
Rocca delle Macie Chianti Classico DOCG 2022
Brilliant, deep ruby/scarlet color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red currant, dried herbs, and boysenberry with supporting notes of black tea, raspberry, slate, and violet. The palate confirms the nose, delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black cherry, graphite, baking spices, and sour cherry. The finish is long and lingering with dry tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. $25 – 4 Stars/91 points
Herzog Lineage Pinot Noir Clarksburg 2022
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red cherry, mulberry, and rose petals with supporting notes of chocolate, dried fruits, and red currant jam. The palate confirms the nose, delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black plum, baking spices, oak, dried herbs, and earth. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a voluptuous texture. $19.99 – 3.5 Stars/88 points
Darom Cabernet Sauvignon Judea 2023
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red berry compote, boysenberry, and slate with supporting notes of violet, cassis, and dried fruits. The palate confirms the nose, delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of red currant, dried herbs, and earth. The finish is long and lingering with firm tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a chewy texture. $32 – 3.5 Stars/89 points
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Lucano Sambuca
Brilliant, crystal clear, with clear signs of viscosity. The aromatics are profound, with pure scents of star anise and fennel seed supported by notes of pepper, dried flowers, and citrus accents. The palate is in full agreement with the nose, delivering a viscous anise explosion with flanking notes of candied orange peel and black licorice. Full-bodied and wonderfully intense while maintaining some vibrancy and balance despite the sweet core. $24.99 – 4 Stars