BevX Reviews – Different By Design
Below is a quick look at our latest reviews published at BevX October 4, 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 at BevX with new, tasty beverage reviews to share. This week we have five new wine reviews and one new spirits review. 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.
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Beverage of the Week
Troon Cuvée Rolle Vermentino Applegate Valley 2016
Troon has rapidly become one of our favorite wineries in the Pacific Northwest creating wines with style and character… See the Beverage of the Week feature
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Wine
Dopff & Irion Blanc de Blanc Brut Cremant d’Alsace NV
Brilliant, light straw color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of bread dough, lime, and green apple with supporting notes of honey and orange peel. The palate confirms the nose delivering a green fruit-driven core with flavors of peach. The finish is long and lingering with citrus and creamy yeast accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a creamy texture.
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Dopff & Irion Rosé Brut Cremant d’Alsace NV
Brilliant, medium salmon color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of apricot stone, raspberry, and bread yeast with supporting notes of citrus zest and mineral. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of wild strawberry. The finish lingers with accents of slate and red currant. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture.
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Mercer Sharp Sisters Horse Heaven Hills 2015
Brilliant, deep garnet color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of boysenberry, blackberry, and cassis with supporting notes of vanilla and baking spices. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black currant. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a opulent texture.
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Mercer Malbec Horse Heaven Hills 2015
Brilliant, dark ruby/purple color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black cherry, blackberry, and plum with supporting notes of oak, vanilla, and slate. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of mocha and cassis. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a voluptuous texture.
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Mercer Sauvignon Blanc Horse Heaven Hills 2016
Brilliant, pale straw color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of grapefruit, hay, and gooseberry with supporting notes of kiwi and citrus zest. The palate confirms the nose delivering a green fruit-driven core with flavors of lemon grass. The finish is crisp with trailing notes of citrus. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture.
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Spirits
Ardbeg An Oa Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Brilliant golden color. The aromatics are incredibly generous and complex offering scents of dried fruits and rich caramel with toffee, butterscotch, oak, bonfire, peat, sea salt, ginger, and dark chocolate. The palate echoes the nose delivering a lush fruit and honey-driven core with assertive flanking notes of smoke, peat, anise, and toasted malt. Full-bodied, while certainly not as powerful as some Ardbeg expressions, with ideal balance thanks to a bright dose of acidity that tames the long, sweet finish.
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