Mud House Pinot Noir Central Otago 2019
Brilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red plum and fresh herbs with supporting notes of raspberry, mineral, and earth. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red cherry, baking spices, slate, and subtle hints of oak. The finish is long and lingering with silky tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $19.99 – 4 Stars – 91 points
EQ Costal Sauvignon Blanc Casablanca Valley 2020
Brilliant, light gold color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red grapefruit and spring flowers with supporting notes of kiwi, honey, and wet stones. The palate echoes the nose delivering a tropical and citrus fruits-driven core with flavors of tropical fruit, citrus zest, and kumquat. The finish is crisp with bright citrus accents. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $19.99 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Troon Vineyard Vermentino Applegate Valley 2020
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekSlightly hazy, light straw color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of tropical fruit and kumquat with supporting notes of fresh herbs, wet stones, and lemon grass. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard and tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of pineapple, kiwi, ripe pear, and quince. The finish is long and lingering with bright citrus accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $25 – 5 Stars – 97 points
Foppiano Vineyards 1896 Red Blend California 2018
Brilliant, dark ruby/purple color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black fruits and five spice with supporting notes of black currant, rose petals, pomegranate, and slate. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of blackberry, cassis, mineral, and oak. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with an opulent texture. $12.99 – 4 Stars – 90 points
TerraPura Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon Colchagua 2019
Brilliant, dark ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red currant and mineral with supporting notes of boysenberry and violet. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of red plum, black tea, baking spices, and sweet oak. The finish is long and lingering with silky tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with an opulent texture. $11.99 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
Piccolo Tesoro Rosé Extra Dry Prosecco DOC NV
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium pink color with a medium bead of bubbles. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of peach and red berries with supporting notes of ripe pear, spring flowers, and red grapefruit. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red cherry and raspberry with hints of mineral. The finish is long and lingering with crisp acidity. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $12.99 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Bel Colle Nuwanda Barbera d'Asti DOCG 2017
Brilliant, intense ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of blackberry and pomegranate with supporting notes of black currant, baking spices, violet, and slate. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum and cherry, dried herbs, cranberry, and graphite. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with an opulent texture. Not a typical wine of the appellation — massive and concentrated in style while preserving balance. $29.99 – 4 Stars – 91 points
L.A. Cetto Cabernet Sauvignon Guadalupe Valley 2018
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red currant and plum with supporting notes of hibiscus flower, slate, and raspberry. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black cherry, baking spices, mineral, and oak. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. $3.99, 187ml – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
L.A. Cetto Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Guadalupe Valley 2015
Brilliant, medium scarlet color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of blackberry and five spice with supporting notes of cigar box, black tea, and vanilla. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, cocoa, leather, and graphite. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. $22.99 – 4 Stars – 92 points
L.A. Cetto Sierra Blanca Tempranillo Guadalupe Valley 2018
Brilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red currant and baking spices with supporting notes of raspberry and dark chocolate. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red cherry, pomegranate, and slate. The finish is long and lingering with soft tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant yet supple texture. Aged 12 months in American oak. A great wine and a great value. $17.99 – 4 Stars – 91 points
