BevX Reviews – Different By Design
Below is a quick look at our latest reviews published at BevX May 18, 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
Tongue Dancer Wines Foxtrot Pinot Noir Anderson Valley 2020
Tongue Dancer Wines (TDW) has just introduced Foxtrot Pinot Noir. We are intrigued by any new release from TDW but this one exceeded our high expectations. The Foxtrot is one hell of a Pinot Noir that is bold, exotic, and pleasingly vexing while being thoroughly true to the varietal…
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Tongue Dancer Wines Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2020
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Brilliant, medium gold/green color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of apricot stone, honeysuckle, and custard with supporting notes of lemon curd, meringue, candied ginger, and lychee. The palate confirms the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of pineapple, white peach, quince, honey, with hints of wild mint, and citrus zest. The finish is long and lingering with lemon zest lingering for minutes. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent yet vibrant texture. $55 – 4.5 Stars/96 points
The Departure Unti Vineyard Sangiovese Dry Creek Valley 2020
Brilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black currant and raspberry with supporting notes of black cherry, dried herbs, earth, and leather. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of tomato, balsamic, and slate. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with an opulent texture. $50 – 4 Stars/90 points
Castello Nipozzano Vecchie Viti Chianti Rufina 2016
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of violet and balsamic with supporting notes of black plum, forest floor, black tea, and baking spices. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black cherry, raspberry, dried herbs, and dark espresso accents. The finish is long and lingering with silky tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. $32.99 – 4.5 Stars/95 points
Tablas Creek Vermentino Adelaida District 2021
Brilliant, light green/gold color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of lime leaf and red grapefruit with supporting notes of lemon grass, slate, and green tea. The palate echoes the nose delivering a citrus-driven core with flavors of pineapple, quince, limeade, and trailing notes of mineral. The finish is long and lingering and as it warms the fruit becomes softer and more expansive. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with 100% Vermentino. A perennial favorite here at BevX. $30 – 5 Stars/97 points
Tablas Creek Roussanne Adelaida District 2020
Brilliant, medium green/gold color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of quince and Asian pear with supporting notes of lemon curd, honeycomb, candied ginger, and jasmine. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of guava, pear, white peach, and kiwi. The finish is long with subtle oak and floral accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $40 – 4.5 Stars/95 points
Spirits Reviews
Stone Castle Raki
Brilliant, crystal clear. The nose is alluring offering a beautiful perfume of wild flowers with ripe stone fruits supported by mineral, earthy spices, and a pleasing salinity. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a lush fruit-forward core with generous citrus accents and sweet tarragon notes rising on the finish. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with vibrant acidity perfectly framing the ultra-ripe fruit core. $19.99 – 4 Stars