Saladini Pilastri Pecorino Offida DOCG 2018
Brilliant, medium green/gold color. The nose is wonderfully intense offering fresh scents of white peach, citrus zest, and sweet pear with supporting notes of mineral and tropical fruit. The palate confirms the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with accents of citrus and ripe green apple. The finish is long and lingering with bright acidity. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple yet vibrant texture. Made with 100% Pecorino grown in the Southern Marches. $13 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Saladini Pilastri Consenso Rosato IGP Marches 2018
Brilliant, medium salmon color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of raspberry and strawberry with supporting notes of mineral, rose petals, and orange peel. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of crushed red berries and hibiscus flower. The finish is long and lingering with bright acidity. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with 100% organic Sangiovese grown in the Spinetoli production zone in the Southern Marches near the Abruzzo border. $10 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Tipp Rambler Sparkling Rosé California NV
Brilliant, medium salmon color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of raspberry and wet stones with supporting notes of violet and cranberry. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of raspberry and red currant. The finish lingers. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a juicy texture. Made with 100% Pinot Noir. $7 – 3.5 Stars – 87 points
Troon Vineyard Côtes Du Kubli Blanc Applegate Valley 2018
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium pale straw color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of tropical fruit and spring flowers with supporting notes of bees wax, citrus zest, and subtle oak accents. The palate confirms the nose delivering a green and tropical fruit-driven core with flavors of Asian pear, white peach, and a wet slate mineral accent rising on the finish. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant but supple texture. Made with a blend of 51% Viognier, 28% Marsanne, and 21% Roussanne. $35 – 4.5 Stars – 96 points
Tongue Dancer Wines Pratt Vyd Irwin Lane Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2017
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium golden color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of lychee and oak with supporting notes of white peach, tropical fruit, honey, and kumquat. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of ripe pineapple and vanilla custard. The finish is long and lingering with oak and citrus accents. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a voluptuous texture. $39 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Tongue Dancer Wines Rosé of Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2018
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, deep strawberry color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red cherry and pomegranate with supporting notes of raspberry and hibiscus flower. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of wild strawberry and mineral. The finish is long and lingering with sweet and tart reds fruits. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant and fruit dense texture. Made with 100% Pinot Noir. $25 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Tongue Dancer Wines Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2017
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red cherry and boysenberry with supporting notes of blackberry, black tea, earth, and five spice. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black cherry, hints of rose petals, and leather. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a silky yet vibrant texture. $49 – 4.5 Stars – 96 points
Bogle Old Vine Zinfandel California 2016
Brilliant, dark ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red currant and plum with supporting notes of balsamic, dried herbs, and red cherry. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of raspberry jam and pomegranate. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a opulent and jammy texture. $12 – 3 Stars – 85 points
Bogle Petite Sirah California 2016
Brilliant, deep ruby/purple color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of plum and blackberry with supporting notes of blueberry, black tea, five spice, forest floor, and oak. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black fruits, mineral, and vanilla. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a opulent texture. $12 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Bogle Pinot Noir California 2016
Brilliant, medium ruby color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of red cherry and violet with supporting notes of strawberry and dried herbs. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red currant, vanilla, and hints of cigar box. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a silky texture. Aged for 11 months in American and French oak. $12 – 4 Stars – 90 points
