BevX Reviews – Different By Design
Below is a quick look at our latest reviews published at BevX October 9, 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
Christian Brothers Sacred Bond Brandy
Christian Brothers distill their fine Brandy in copper alembic stills just like they do in Cognac, for their great “Sacred Bond” Brandy. The grapes are all California grown and the spirit is produced from one season’s harvest that is fermented into wine before distillation. The new spirit is then rested in American white oak barrels. … See the Beverage of the Week feature
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Wine Reviews
Tablas Creek Esprit de Tablas Adelaida District 2017
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of blackberry, black tea, and earth with supporting notes of smoked meat, mocha, violet, black currant, and cigar box. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of plum, black cherry, and sweet balsamic. The finish is long and lingering with chewy and ripe tannins with crushed black fruits and mineral. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a meaty texture. $60 5 Stars/97 points
Tablas Creek Mourvedre Adelaida District 2017
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black currant, leather, and black tea with supporting notes of boysenberry, five spice, and rose petals. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, anise, and mineral. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins and blackcurrant. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a opulent texture. $40 4.5 Stars/94 points
Spirits Reviews
Christian Drouin Selection Calvados
Brilliant, crystal clear. The nose is greeted with bright fruit, fresh cider notes with strong hints of pear, supporting/secondary notes of wood, subtle brown baking spice accents, and hints of citrus. The palate totally agrees with the aromatics delivering a generous and vibrant fruit-focused core with waves of citrus, spice, and mineral. Medium-bodied with perfect balance and a soft, lingering apple cider note. $39.99 – 4 Stars