BevX Reviews Different By Design
Below is a quick look at our latest reviews published at BevX May, 10, 2017. 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 with new, tasty beverage reviews to share. This week we have four new beer reviews, and eight new wine reviews. Enjoy!
The BevX reviews are like no other. We evaluate wines, beers, and spirits breaking down elements of appearance, aroma, flavor, texture and intensity as well the product’s “cool factor” and value. We also offer analysis on the creation of the beverage as well as any interesting points that make it unique. Finally we offer suggestion on how to enjoy the beverage including pairing and cocktail suggestions.
As always you see all of our reviews here:
Chimay Première (Belgium)
Bright chestnut with thick, white, rocky head. The nose is alluring and complex with scents of dense malt, earthy aged hops, and dried fruits with accents of bread dough yeast, caramel, and brown spices. The palate echoes the nose delivering a malty core with flanking notes of hops and earth. Medium-bodied with a creamy core while offering perfect balance and harmony.
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Chimay Cinq Cents (Belgium)
Deep golden color with a thick, creamy head. The aromatics are wonderfully floral with sweet hop notes mingling with malt and fresh citrus zest supported by subtle earth and herbal accents. The palate confirms the nose delivering a dry, dense malt core with assertive flanking notes of spice and earth with bright citrus. Medium to full bodied with ideal balance thanks to a bright dose of acidity and fresh citrus notes.
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Chimay Grande Réserve (Belgium)
Deep amber with a thick, creamy head. The nose is complex and exciting with waves of dry and sweet malt with supporting dried fruits, caramel, spicy hop accents, and hints of baking spices and balsamic. The palate echoes the nose with a dense fruit and malt driven core flanked by spice, hop, and concentrated ale notes with trailing notes of allspice. Full-bodied with dense and creamy malt that is kept perfectly balanced with a bright dose of acidity.
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Chimay Dorée (Belgium)
Pale, golden straw color with a thick white head. The spices jump from the glass with malt and citrus notes filling in the core. The palate echoes the nose with bright citrus accents enveloping the vibrant malt core. Medium-bodied while being clearly the lightest of the Chimay portfolio. Chimay’s version of the session Ale.
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Carol Shelton “Wild Thing” Chardonnay Sonoma County 2015
Brilliant, light green/yellow color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of honeysuckle, lychee, and pear with supporting notes of kiwi and lemon curd. The palate confirms the nose delivering a green fruit-driven core with flavors of minerals and flowers. The finish is crisp with a dose of citrus zest. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture.
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Carol Shelton “Wild Thing” Old Vine Zinfandel Mendocino 2014
Bright, medium ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black cherry, boysenberry, and raspberry with supporting notes of plum, slate, and vanilla. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of freshly crushed berries. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a velvety texture.
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Carol Shelton Coquille Blanc Paso Robles 2015
Brilliant, medium green/gold color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of honeysuckle, peach, and pear with supporting notes of blanched almonds, citrus zest, and oak. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of nuts and oak. The finish is long and lingering with flavors of butterscotch and oak. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with an opulent texture.
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Carol Shelton Karma Reserve Sonoma County 2014
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of blackberry, blueberry, and boysenberry with supporting notes of cranberry, baking spices, and earth. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of plum. The finish is long and lingering with silky tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a velvety texture.
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Carol Shelton Rendezvous Dry Rosé Mendocino 2016
Bright, medium ruby color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of strawberry, raspberry, and orange peel with supporting notes of cranberry and wet stones. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red currant. The finish is dry with subtle mineral accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture.
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Carol Shelton Rocky Reserve Zinfandel Rockpile 2014
Brilliant, deep ruby/purple color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of blackberry and blueberry with supporting notes of mineral and cocoa. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of sour cherry. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture.
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Tablas Creek Esprit de Tablas Adelaida District 2014
Brilliant, deep garnet color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black currant, earth, and blackberry with supporting notes of truffle, anise, mineral, and baking spices. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum and cured meat with hints of sea salt and cocoa nibs. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a rich and dense, nearly chewy texture.
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Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas Adelaida District 2015
Brilliant, deep ruby red color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of black cherry, blackberry, and raspberry with supporting notes of black tea, rose petals, and mineral with hints of wild mint and honey. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of cassis and forest floor. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins and hints of pepper. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a opulent and juicy texture.
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