Papapietro Perry Peters Vineyards Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2019
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red cherry and raspberry with supporting notes of lavender, oak, and red currant. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red cherry compote, wild boysenberry, mineral, and vanilla bean. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple yet vibrant texture. $64 – 4 Stars – 93 points
Papapietro Perry Leras Family Vineyards Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2019
Brilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red cherry and raspberry with supporting notes of oak, wild strawberry, and baking spices. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black cherry, hibiscus flower tea, braised rhubarb, and slate. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a silky texture. $64 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Papapietro Perry 777 Clones Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2019
Brilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of raspberry, forest floor, and violet with supporting notes of dried herbs, black currant, oak, and wet stones. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black cherry, cranberry, slate, and sour cherry. The finish is long and lingering with ripe but pronounced black tea tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $80 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Tablas Creek Roussanne Adelaida District 2020
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, medium green/gold color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of quince and Asian pear with supporting notes of lemon curd, honeycomb, candied ginger, and jasmine. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of guava, pear, white peach, and kiwi. The finish is long with subtle oak and floral accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $40 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Tablas Creek Vermentino Adelaida District 2021
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, light green/gold color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of lime leaf and red grapefruit with supporting notes of lemon grass, slate, and green tea. The palate echoes the nose delivering a citrus-driven core with flavors of pineapple, quince, limeade, and trailing notes of mineral. The finish is long and lingering and as it warms the fruit becomes softer and more expansive. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with 100% Vermentino. A perennial favorite here at BevX. $30 – 5 Stars – 97 points
Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas Rosé Paso Robles 2021
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, light peach color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of guava and nectarine with supporting notes of grapefruit, strawberry, and apricot stone. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of persimmon, peach, mineral, and kumquat. The finish is long and lingering with stone fruits and citrus accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with a unique blend of 79% Grenache, 15% Mourvedre, and 6% Counoise. $28 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Tablas Creek Dianthus Adelaida District 2021
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, deep coral color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of raspberry, strawberry, and slate with supporting notes of cranberry, rose petals, and hibiscus flower. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red plum, mulberry, and red grapefruit. The finish is tart with hints of citrus and tart red berries. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with a unique blend of 42% Mourvedre, 40% Grenache, 17% Counoise, and 1% Cinsaut. $35 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Flambeaux Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley 2019
Brilliant, deep ruby/purple color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of strawberry and blueberry with supporting notes of baking spices, black tea, black plum, and tomato. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of boysenberry, hibiscus flower, raspberry, and vanilla. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a voluptuous texture. $50 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Flambeaux Cabernet Sauvignon Dry Creek Valley 2018
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red cherry and vanilla with supporting notes of sweet forest floor notes, cedar, and five spice. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of blackberry, red plum, black tea, and slate. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a voluptuous texture. $70 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Flambeaux Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley 2018
Brilliant, dark ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of blackberry jam and mocha with supporting notes of raspberry, mulberry, dried fruits, vanilla, oak, and fresh thyme. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, boysenberry, black tea, sweet oak and cassis. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with an opulent texture. $75 – 4 Stars – 92 points
