V2G Syrah/Cabernet Red Blend Vin de France 2019
Brilliant, deep ruby/purple color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of black fruits, slate, and forest floor with supporting notes of black plum, aged leather, and black tea. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black cherry, blackberry, sweet fresh & dried herbs, and mineral. The finish is long and lingering with dry, mildly gripping tannins. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with a blend of 80% Syrah and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. $15.99 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau 2020
Brilliant, deep ruby/purple color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of raspberry and red cherry with supporting notes of hibiscus flower. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of boysenberry, red plum candy, and hints of lavender. The finish is long with soft red fruits. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a juicy texture. $13.49 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau Rosé 2020
Brilliant, light coral color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of strawberry and cranberry with supporting notes of bees wax and boysenberry. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of raspberry, red grapefruit, and orange peel. The finish is quite tart. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $12.99 – 3.5 Stars – 87 points
Domaine de Fabrègues Le Coeur Languedoc 2016
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of black cherry and cocoa with supporting notes of black pepper, plum, and violet. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black fruits, five spice, oak, and vanilla. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with an opulent texture. Made with a blend of 80% Syrah and 20% Carignan. $17.99 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Rosé All Day Spritz France NV
Brilliant, light salmon color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of grapefruit and pomegranate with supporting notes of red berries and hibiscus flower. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of strawberry and mineral. The finish is tart and dry. Light-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. Also available in a 4-pack of cans. $9.99 – 3.5 Stars – 87 points
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
Palmer & Co. Blanc de Blancs Brut Reims NV
Brilliant, light straw color with a fine bead of bubbles. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of white peach and spring flowers with supporting notes of citrus zest, blanched almonds, and wet stones. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of apricot, honeysuckle, nectarine, and subtle toast accents. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant yet silky texture. $85 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau 2019
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of raspberry and strawberry with supporting notes of hibiscus flower and fleshy red currants. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red cherry and wild red berries. The finish is long and lingering with bright red berry juice. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a surprisingly opulent texture for a nouveau. This is one of the most complex and meaty Nouveau we have tasted. $12.99 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau Rosé 2019
Brilliant, light salmon color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of red grapefruit and peach with supporting notes of persimmon, apricot stone, and mineral. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe and tart orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of raspberry, orange peel, and cranberry. The finish is long and lingering with bright citrus notes. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $12.99 – 3.5 Stars – 87 points
