2Hawk Grenache Rogue Valley 2020
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red cherry and wild berries with supporting notes of violet, forest floor, and hibiscus flower. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of slate, red plum, raspberry, and hints of five spice. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a silky texture. $34 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Troon Vineyard Piquette! Applegate Valley 2022
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekHazy, medium deep ruby color with light stream of fine bubbles. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of wild raspberry, cherry, apricot and citrus zest with supporting notes of bees wax, citrus zest and hibiscus flower. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of mulberry, orange peel, and hints of rhubarb and quince. The finish is tart with soft tannins redolent of rustic French cider. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture and pleasingly expansive palate. $25 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
We Know Jack! Jack Florence Sr. Vineyard Zinfandel Rockpile 2021
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, dark ruby/purple color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of blackberry, graphite, and cassis with supporting notes of bramble, slate, and hints of cigar box. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of wild blueberry, raspberry, baking spices, and black tea joining grape skins in the tannins. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a meaty yet supple texture. Made with a blend of Zinfandel 91% and Petite Sirah 9% — co-fermented. $78 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Padigan Ranch Malbec Rogue Valley 2019
Brilliant, dark ruby/purple color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of blackberry and graphite with supporting notes of raspberry, slate, cigar box, and black pepper. The nose is reminiscent of Cahors. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, cassis, black tea, and accents of red cherry. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $24 – 4.5 Stars – 96 points
Padigan Ranch Tempranillo Rogue Valley 2020
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black currant, boysenberry, and five spice with supporting notes of blueberry, slate, forest floor, and lavender. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black plum, dark chocolate, black tea, and cassis. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. $24 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Padigan Ranch Chardonnay Rogue Valley 2021
Brilliant, medium gold/green color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of lychee and lemon curd with supporting notes of honeysuckle, passion fruit, citrus zest, and slate. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of quince, white peach, jasmine, and citrus zest. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant yet generous texture. $22 – 4 Stars – 93 points
Exprimere Persey — Peake Ranch Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills 2021
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of boysenberry and raspberry with supporting notes of toasted oak, brown baking spices, and mocha. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red plum, black tea, mineral, and mushroom. The finish is long and lingering with firm tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a chewy texture. Sold as a set with its sibling wine Mia. $118 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Exprimere Mia — Peake Ranch Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills 2021
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are pleasingly intense, offering scents of red plum and raspberry with supporting notes of clove and slate. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red cherry, pomegranate, five spice, and oak. The finish is long and lingering with silky tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture — the essence of Pinot. Sold as a set with its sibling wine Persey. $118 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Adobe Road Winery Racing Series White Wine Blend, #66 California 2021
Brilliant, medium gold/green color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of lychee and custard with supporting notes of bees wax, pear, and green tea. The palate confirms the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, apricot stone, orange peel, slate, and straw. The finish is a bit dull with earthy and stem notes. Full-bodied and fairly balanced with a chewy texture. $56 – 3 Stars – 85 points
Adobe Road Winery Blue Dog Cabernet Sauvignon California 2019
Brilliant, dark ruby/purple color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of blackberry and cassis with supporting notes of blueberry, baking spices, cola nut, and vanilla soaked oak. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, boysenberry, five spice, and violet. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a voluptuous texture. Made with grapes sourced from Sonoma County and Napa Valley. $85 – 3.5 Stars – 87 points
