Steele Shooting Star Blue Franc Blaufrankisch Lake County 2014
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of blackberry, boysenberry, and pomegranate with supporting notes of cigar box, violet, and vanilla. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black currant and balsamic and supporting spice accents. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a opulent texture. $14 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Bogle Pinot Noir California 2015
Brilliant, medium ruby color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of violet, red cherry, and strawberry with supporting notes of cigar box, mineral, and oak. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of sour cherry, earth. The finish is is long with supple tannins. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a opulent texture. Made with 100% Pinot Noir. $12 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Bogle Cabernet Sauvignon California 2015
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of cigar box, red cherry, and plum with supporting notes of vanilla, slate, and cocoa. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of red currant, leather. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. Made with 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. $12 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Sonoma-Cutrer Rosé of Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2017
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium salmon color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of pomegranate, and strawberry with supporting notes of sour cherry, rhubarb, and jasmine. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of hibiscus flower and crushed red berries. The finish is dry with a subtle minerality. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with 100% Pinot Noir. $24.99 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Nia Chardonnay California 2016
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBright, pale straw color. The nose is moderately intense offering bright scents of lychee and citrus zest with supporting notes of pineapple and lime. The palate confirms the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of passion fruit and vibrant citrus accents with hints of oak. The finish is crisp with trailing tropical notes. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture and nimble weight. $9.99 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Nia Cabernet Sauvignon California 2015
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium ruby color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of blackberry, five spice, and raspberry with supporting notes of red cherry and vanilla. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of cassis and plum. The finish is delicate as it lingers with silky tannins. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. $9.99 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Bogle Phantom Chardonnay California 2016
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of cassis and plum with supporting notes of black cherry, cigar box, cocoa, and oak. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black cherry and brown baking spices. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins and silky oak tones. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a voluptuous texture. $18 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Smashberry Red Paso Robles 2016
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, deep purple color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black cherry and cassis with supporting notes of cedar, mineral, and earth. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black currant, five spice, and silky earth tones. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Full-bodied and ideally balanced with a opulent texture. $15 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Gundlach Bundschu Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma Valley 2014
Brilliant, dark ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black fruits, and cassis with supporting notes of baking spices, cocoa, and mocha. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black cherry, oak. The finish is is long and lingering with firm tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. In addition to Cabernet Sauvignon the blend includes 8% Petite Verdot, 3% Merlot, 1% Malbec, and 1% Cabernet Franc. $50 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Troon Kubli Bench Montepulciano Applegate Valley 2016
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, deep ruby color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of baking spices, sour cherry, and boysenberry with supporting notes of thyme and black tea. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of plum, mineral, and black cherry. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $25 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
