Cantine Volpi Aurora Barbera Piemonte 2021
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black plum and bramble with supporting notes of dried herbs, red currant, and slate. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black fruits, raspberry, mineral, and baking spices. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant yet lush texture. $12 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Cave de Ribeauville Silberberg de Rorschwihr Riesling Alsace 2019
Brilliant, medium straw color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of peach and green apple with supporting notes of honeysuckle, green melon, and honey. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, slate, quince, blanched almonds, and apricot. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $25 – 4 Stars – 93 points
Valdo Brut Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Superiore NV
Brilliant, light straw color with a medium, fine bead of bubbles. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of spring flowers and green apple with supporting notes of green melon, honeysuckle, and mineral. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of ripe pear, apricot stone, citrus zest, and slate. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $20 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Gary Farrell Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2021
Brilliant, medium gold/green color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of white peach, tropical fruits, and green apple with supporting notes of brioche, citrus zest, slate, and sea salt. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of green melon, lemon curd, blanched almonds, kumquat, and oak. The finish is long and lingering. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant yet generous texture. $40 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Gary Farrell Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2021
Brilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black cherry and pomegranate with supporting notes of tamarind, kumquat, and hints of hibiscus flower. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of raspberry, sour cherry, graphite, and forest floor. The finish is long and lingering with dry tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a dry yet silky texture. $50 – 4.5 Stars – 96 points
Lucchetti Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico 2021
Brilliant, medium straw color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of honeysuckle, green melon, and lime with supporting notes of green apple and bees wax. The palate confirms the nose delivering a citrus-driven core with flavors of guava, citrus zest, and slate. The finish is tart with trailing citrus notes. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $17 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Lucchetti Special Spumante Brut Rosé Lacrima NV
Brilliant, medium ruby/burnt orange color with a medium bead of bubbles. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of wild strawberry and apricot stone with supporting notes of red grapefruit and hibiscus flower. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of raspberry, kumquat, wet stones, and hints of cranberry. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with 100% Lacrima. $18.99 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Eden Dale Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2020
Brilliant, light golden color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of white peach and spring flowers with supporting notes of cantaloupe, apricot stone, and bees wax. The palate echoes the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of lychee, lemon curd, wet stones, meringue, and oak. The finish is long and lingering. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $40 – 4 Stars – 93 points
Eden Dale Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2020
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of raspberry and boysenberry with supporting notes of five spice, dried herbs, black tea, and slate. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black cherry, red currant, pomegranate, and oak. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $50 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Troon Vineyard Kubli Bench Rosé Applegate Valley 2022
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekHazy, light salmon color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of wild strawberry and hibiscus flower with supporting notes of kumquat and mineral. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of crushed berries, raspberry, pomegranate, and citrus zest. The finish is tart. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with a blend of 55% Mourvedre, 25% Cinsault, 9% Counoise, 8% Carignan, and 3% Negrette. $25 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
