Troon Vineyard Estate - Kubli Bench Zinfandel Applegate Valley 2017
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, medium violet color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of blueberry, black currant, and rhubarb with supporting notes of cranberry and fig. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of boysenberry and mineral. The finish is long and lingering with silky tannins. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. This Zinfandel is co-fermented with 3% Petite Sirah (a frequent varietal partner) and the wine is matured in seasoned, mature oak for a period of 12 months. $20 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Troon Vineyard Estate - Kubli Bench Cuvée Côt Malbec Applegate Valley 2016
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black cherry and five spice with supporting notes of leather, black tea, plum, and balsamic. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of boysenberry and sour cherry with accents of earth and vanilla. The finish is long and lingering with firm tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a opulent texture. $35 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Troon Vineyard Estate - Kubli Bench Blanc Applegate Valley 2017
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, medium green/gold color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of sudachi, persimmon, and beeswax with supporting notes of slate and apricot stone. The palate confirms the nose delivering an eclectic fruit-driven core with flavors of quince and hay. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a waxy and slightly oily texture. Made with a blend of 52% Marsanne and 48% Viognier. $25 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Troon Vineyard Estate - Kubli Bench Roussanne Applegate Valley 2017
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, medium green/gold color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of persimmon, citrus zest, chamomile tea, and soursop with supporting notes of pear. The palate confirms the nose delivering a citrus-driven core with flavors of dry Sherry, beeswax, and mildly oxidized orchard fruits. The finish is crisp with accents of pear skin. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $30 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Troon Vineyard Estate Orange Wine - Kubli Bench Vermentino Applegate Valley 2017
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium gold/green color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of dry Sherry, soursop, and quince with supporting notes of green melon, orange peel, and wet stones. The palate confirms the nose delivering a tropical fruit-driven core with flavors of mangosteen and kiwi. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture foiled by bright, semi-tart acidity. Made with 100% Vermentino. $25 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Troon Vineyard Estate - Kubli Bench Vermentino Applegate Valley 2017
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, light green/gold color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of green apple and pear with supporting notes of kumquat, green tea, sandalwood, and wet stones with a pleasingly herbaceous accent. The palate echoes the nose delivering an orchard fruits and citrus-driven core with flavors of green melon and sudachi. The finish is long and lingering with silky fruit and citrus zest accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a bright and slightly creamy texture. Made with 100% Vermentino. $18 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Tongue Dancer Wines Putnam Vineyard Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2016
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black cherry and black tea with supporting notes of boysenberry, earth, slate, and violet. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of red cherry and hibiscus flower. The finish is long and lingering featuring accents of allspice and oak with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. 100% Pinot Noir $65 – 4.5 Stars – 96 points
Tongue Dancer Wines Bacigalupi Vineyard Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2016
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium gold color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of lemon curd, lychee, and white tropical flowers with supporting notes of wet stones and citrus zest. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach and subtle toasted oak accents. The finish is long and lingering with trailing floral and citrus notes. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture that is kept vibrant with a deft dose of bright acidity. Made with 100% Chardonnay. $50 – 5 Stars – 98 points
Nia Pinot Noir California 2016
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium ruby color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of red cherry and raspberry with supporting notes of pomegranate, mineral, and hints of black tea. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red currant and rose petals. The finish is long and lingering with subtle tart cherry accents and supple tannins. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a silky texture. An undisputed best buy. $9.99 – 4 Stars – 93 points
French Bar Gold Dust Red California 2016
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, deep ruby/purple color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black cherry and raspberry with supporting notes of hibiscus flower, pomegranate, and violet. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black fruits and five spice. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a voluptuous texture. Made with a blend of 82% Petite Verdot, and 18% Teroldego (a grape native to northeast Italy). $19 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
