Tablas Creek Esprit de Tablas Blanc Adelaida District 2017
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, medium gold/green color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of wild flowers, honey, and kiwi with supporting notes of citrus zest, jasmine, and green tea. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, citrus zest, apricot stone, and a bees wax note on the finish that mingles with oak. The finish is long and lingering. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a rich but vibrant texture. $45 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas Blanc Adelaida District 2018
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium gold/green color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of pear and white peach with supporting notes of green apple, spring flowers, kumquat, and wild mint. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of ripe orchard fruits with citrus, pineapple, and grapefruit. The finish is long and lingering with citrus zest and green apple skin. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant yet generous texture. Our favorite Patelin Blanc to date (and we have liked them all)! $25 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Beringer Bros. Whisper Sister Cabernet Sauvignon California 2017
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, deep violet color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of blackberry and cassis with supporting notes of plum, slate, and oak. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black fruits, cocoa, and baking spices. The finish is long and lingering with ripe, chewy tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a velvety and supple texture. Made with 97% Cabernet with a bright dose of 3% Petite Sirah that adds spice. Most of the fruit is sourced from Napa (86%) with 14% from Sonoma County. $30 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Etude Fiddlestix Vineyard Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills 2017
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium ruby/purple color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of raspberry and red cherry with supporting notes of violet, plum, thyme, and wet river stones. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of ripe, freshly crushed red fruits, Chinese five spice, and sweet oak. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a rich yet vibrant texture. Simply beautiful with countless layers of flavors with ideal weight and deft use of oak (25% new French oak). $50 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Fighting Chance Pinot Noir Santa Barbara County 2017
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black cherry and baking spices with supporting notes of stewed black fruits, fruitcake, and vanilla bean. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of plum, black tea, and dark cocoa. The finish is long and lingering with silky tannins and sweet brown spices. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple and juicy texture. This is a brawny Pinot Noir with plenty of power, color depth, and oak with a bit of Petite Sirah and other red grapes to add muscle. $26 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Provenance Vineyards DeadEye Red Blend Napa Valley 2016
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, dark crimson color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of cassis and black cherry with supporting notes of blackberry, five spice, black tea, and vanilla bean accented oak. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black fruits, plum, rich cocoa, and vanilla. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a voluptuous texture. Made with a blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12 % Petite Sirah, 5% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, and 2% Malbec. $50 – 4 Stars – 93 points
Day Owl Rosé California NV
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium salmon color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of white peach and kumquat with supporting notes of boysenberry and spring flowers. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red grapefruit and raspberry. The finish is crisp with subtle notes of plum skins and sandalwood. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture and bright acidity. Made primarily with Barbera. Also sold in 375ml cans. $15 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Troon Vineyard Côtes Du Kubli Blanc Applegate Valley 2018
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium pale straw color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of tropical fruit and spring flowers with supporting notes of bees wax, citrus zest, and subtle oak accents. The palate confirms the nose delivering a green and tropical fruit-driven core with flavors of Asian pear, white peach, and a wet slate mineral accent rising on the finish. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant but supple texture. Made with a blend of 51% Viognier, 28% Marsanne, and 21% Roussanne. $35 – 4.5 Stars – 96 points
Tongue Dancer Wines Pratt Vyd Irwin Lane Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2017
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium golden color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of lychee and oak with supporting notes of white peach, tropical fruit, honey, and kumquat. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of ripe pineapple and vanilla custard. The finish is long and lingering with oak and citrus accents. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a voluptuous texture. $39 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Tongue Dancer Wines Rosé of Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2018
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, deep strawberry color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red cherry and pomegranate with supporting notes of raspberry and hibiscus flower. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of wild strawberry and mineral. The finish is long and lingering with sweet and tart reds fruits. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant and fruit dense texture. Made with 100% Pinot Noir. $25 – 4 Stars – 91 points
