Chateau Climens Asphodèle Blanc Bordeaux 2018
Brilliant, medium golden color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of bees wax, peach, and honey with supporting notes of citrus zest, mineral, and chamomile. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of apricot, blanched almonds, lemon curd, and nectarine. The finish is long and lingering with sweet and tart fruits in equal parts. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant but waxy texture. $41.99 – 5 Stars – 97 points
Chateau Climens Cypres de Climens Barsac 2016
Brilliant, deep golden color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of apricot, honey, and chamomile with supporting notes of tropical fruit, orange peel, and peach. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of candied ginger, honeycomb, and lychee. The finish is long and lingering with hints of lemon curd and mineral. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a viscous texture. Made with 100% Semillon. $56.99 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Foundry Schrader Ranch Vineyard Pinot Blanc Mendocino 2018
Brilliant, light green/gold color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of tropical fruit and wet stones with supporting notes of citrus zest and honeysuckle. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of red apple, pear, and kiwi. The finish is crisp. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $50 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Red Hills Cellars Rosé Grenache Rogue Valley 2019
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red plum and raspberry with supporting notes of pomegranate, orange peel, and slate. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of strawberry and hibiscus flower. The finish is long and lingering with trailing tart red fruits. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant yet juicy texture. Made with 100% Grenache. $25 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Red Hills Cellars Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2017
& Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red cherry and forest floor with supporting notes of raspberry, hibiscus flower, and black tea. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red plum, red currant, earth, cranberry, and oak. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with 100% Pinot Noir. This is the second vintage of Red Cellars Pinot that we have seen — consistently high quality. $55 – 4 Stars – 93 points
Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas Paso Robles 2018
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of blackberry and tapenade with supporting notes of balsamic, forest floor, and eucalyptus. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, cured meat, black tea, smoke, and slate. The finish is long and lingering with ripe, chewy tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a meaty texture. $25 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Anarchist Rosé Against the Machine Clarksburg 2019
Brilliant, pale coral color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of wild strawberry and spring flowers with supporting notes of orange peel, nectarine, and pomegranate. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of raspberry, rhubarb, and hibiscus flower. The finish is tart. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a silky yet vibrant texture. Made with a blend of 84% Tempranillo, 15% Mourvedre, and 1% Pinot Noir. $24 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Anarchist Conspiracy Theory Red Blend North Coast 2016
Brilliant, dark ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red currant and rose petals with supporting notes of baking spices, cassis, and slate. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red plum, black tea, and hibiscus flower. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple and juicy texture. Made with a very unique bland of 40% Petite Sirah, 25% Syrah, 14% Malbec, 11% Sangiovese, and 10% Zinfandel. $38 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Tablas Creek Côtes de Tablas Adelaida District 2018
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are quite intense and complex offering scents of black currant, mineral, and black tea with supporting notes of fig and cocoa. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of blackberry, red plum, cassis, and fresh herbs. The finish is long and lingering with chalky tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. Made with a blend of 45% Grenache, 33% Syrah, 12% Counoise, and 10% Mourvédre. $35 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Tablas Creek Vermentino Adelaida District 2019
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, light gold/green color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of grapefruit and green melon with supporting notes of citrus zest, fresh herbs, and lemon grass. The palate echoes the nose delivering a green fruit-driven core with flavors of white peach, guava, and apricot stone. The finish is long and lingering with notes of sea salt and citrus zest. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with 100% Vermentino. A perennial favorite here at BevX. $27 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
