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
Troon Vineyard Kubli Bench Amber Applegate Valley 2022
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekHazy, medium golden color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of spring flowers and passion fruit with supporting notes of orange peel, baked apple, and soursop. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of peach, kumquat, pear, and quince. The finish is long and lingering with a subtle note of tannins and tart apple peels. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $40 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Padigan Estate Reserve Malbec Rogue Valley 2020
Brilliant, dark ruby/purple color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of blackberry, slate, and dried herbs with supporting notes of black tea and graphite. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, cassis, and five spice. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a chewy texture. $49 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Padigan Syrah Rogue Valley 2020
Brilliant, dark ruby/purple color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black currant and forest floor with supporting notes of campfire, boysenberry, and black tea. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of blueberry, black plum, five spice, and mineral. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a meaty texture. $34 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Padigan Rosé Grenache Rogue Valley 2022
Brilliant, light coral color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of wild strawberry and kumquat with supporting notes of slate, red plum, and hibiscus flower. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of raspberry, pomegranate, and watermelon. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $ – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Padigan Estate Reserve Viognier Rogue Valley 2020
Brilliant, medium gold/green color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of honeysuckle, tropical fruit, and custard with supporting notes of brioche and oak. The palate confirms the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of lychee, passion fruit, coconut, and meringue. The finish is long and lingering with toasted oak notes. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with an opulent texture. $ – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
Padigan Tempranillo Rogue Valley 2020
Brilliant, dark ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black currant, chocolate, and slate with supporting notes of leather, forest floor, and black tea. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, cocoa, dried herbs, allspice, and black cherry. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $ – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Padigan Ranch Sauvignon Blanc Rogue Valley 2022
Brilliant, light pale straw color. The aromatics are moderately intense, offering scents of honey dew melon and hay with supporting notes of persimmon, lime zest, and salt. The palate echoes the nose delivering an orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of grapefruit, citrus zest, green tea, and mineral. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $20 – 4 Stars – 90 points
La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 904 Selección Especial Rioja 2015
Brilliant, deep crimson color and garnet edges. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red cherry, earth, and black tea with supporting notes of blackberry, cigar box, and cedar. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black plum, baking spices, cranberry, and black cherry. The finish is long and lingering with silky tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $99 – 5 Stars – 99 points
Lagar de Cervera Albariño Rias Baixas 2022
Brilliant, light green/gold color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of white peach and green melon with supporting notes of wet stones, citrus zest, and hints of pear. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of green apple, apricot stone, chamomile, and sea salt. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $25 – 4 Stars – 92 points
