BevX Reviews – Different By Design
Below is a quick look at our latest reviews published at BevX May 15, 2019. 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
Don Q Piña Flavored Rum
A flavored Rum may not excite you at first glance but once tasted the natural pineapple flavors and great cocktail versatility will thrill you! Serve over ice or make a simple cocktail blended 50/50 with coconut water… See the Beverage of the Week feature
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Spirits Reviews
Espolon Reposado, 100% Agave Tequila
Brilliant, pale golden color. The nose is rich, sweet, and fruity with hints of vanilla. The palate is true to the aromatics with a rich fruity core flanked by spice and a pronounced wood note. Medium-bodied while being refined, mature, and nicely proportioned with a dry wood note. $21.99 – 3.5 Stars
Wine Reviews
Tablas Creek Côtes de Tablas Adelaida District 2017
Brilliant, medium scarlet color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red cherry and rose petals with supporting notes of black pepper, wild berries, raspberry, and cigar box. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of blackberry, slate, and lavender. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a juicy texture. $35 4 Stars/93 points
Tablas Creek Vermentino Adelaida District 2018
Brilliant, light gold/green color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of grapefruit and tropical fruits with supporting notes of lemongrass, citrus zest, and honeysuckle. The palate confirms the nose delivering a green fruit-driven core with flavors of green melon, white peach, slate, and hints of fresh herbs. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant yet generous texture. $27 4.5 Stars/95 points
Tablas Creek Roussanne Adelaida District 2016
Brilliant, medium golden color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of tropical fruit and honey with supporting notes of blanched almonds, oak, and candied ginger. The palate confirms the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of bees wax, pineapple, and jasmine. The finish is long and lingering. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a opulent texture. $40 4.5 Stars/94 points
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2018
Brilliant, medium straw color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of tropical fruit and citrus zest with supporting notes of fresh herbs, gooseberry, and grapefruit. The palate echoes the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of pineapple, honeysuckle, red grapefruit, and a subtle hint of ginger. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $17.99 4 Stars/92 points