BevX Reviews – Different By Design
Below is a quick look at our latest reviews published at November 13, 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
Troon Vineyard Cowhorn Vineyard Grenache Applegate Valley 2018
It’s no secret that we love what is happening at Troon Vineyard in Oregon. One reason for our affection is that they create great wines from some our favorite varietals like Grenache. This is the second Grenache from Troon that we have sampled and while we very much enjoyed both wines, these two wines could not be more different…
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Troon Vineyard Côtes Du Kubli Rouge Applegate Valley 2018
See the Full BevX Featured Review Brilliant purple/ruby color with a mild turbidity signaling a wine that is not heavily filtered. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of black currant and earth with supporting notes of black cherry, leather, baking spices, and lavender. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black fruits, pomegranate, and forest floor. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins with subtle oak accents. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple yet vibrant texture. $45 4.5 Stars/95 points
Nia Pinot Noir California 2018
See the Full BevX Featured Review Brilliant, medium ruby color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of raspberry and pomegranate with supporting notes of red cherry, slate, and five spice. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of boysenberry, rose petals, and dried herbs. The finish is long and lingering with subtle tart red fruit accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $9.99 4 Stars/92 points
J.McClelland Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2016
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of cassis and black cherry with supporting notes of blackberry, wet stones, and sweet oak. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black fruits, baking spices, and plum. The finish is long and lingering with silky tannins and vanilla bean. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a silky, rich texture. $50 4 Stars/92 points
50 Harvests Meritage Red Napa Valley 2015
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red and black cherry and five spice with supporting notes of boysenberry, cassis, slate, and red currant. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black fruits, dried herbs, raspberry, and mineral. The finish is long and lingering with supple yet dry tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a opulent texture. $60 4 Stars/92 points
50 Harvests Meritage Blanc Napa Valley 2017
Brilliant, medium golden straw color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of white peach and passion fruit with supporting notes of spring flowers, citrus zest, and candied ginger. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of tropical fruits, lemon grass, and jasmine. The finish is long and lingering with bright citrus notes. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant yet luscious texture. $35 4 Stars/91 points
Spirits Reviews
Islay Mist 8 Years Old Blended Scotch Whisky
Brilliant, deep gold to copper color. The nose is classically Islay with waves of sea air, peat, dense herbal notes, and wisps of smoke with honey. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a fuller, and lush version of the nose with silky honey at the core flanked by peat, sea, orange peel, and brown baking spices. Full-bodied with lush malty core that is ideally balanced by spice, peat, and smoke. $25.99 – 4 Stars
Amaro dell’Etna Amaro
Brilliant, mahogany color. The nose is filled with complex and alluring aromatics including orange peel, licorice, rhubarb, cinnamon, and dried herbs. The palate echoes the nose delivering a lush but vibrant core of bitter citrus, herbs, and spices with silky vanilla accents and bittersweet berries on the finish. Medium to full-bodied with incredible complexity, length, and balance. Sip after dinner or enjoy in your favorite bitter cocktail. $39.99 – 4.5 Stars