French Bar Petite Sirah California 2015
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, dark purple color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black cherry and cassis with supporting notes of blueberry, raspberry, and mocha. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of boysenberry and vanilla. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a opulent texture. A classic, rich, and dense California Petite Sirah. $19 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Troon Whole Grape Ferment Riesling Applegate Valley 2017
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium orange to gold color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of apricot, orange peel, and peach with supporting notes of kumquat, slate, and green tea with hints of dry Sherry. The palate confirms the nose delivering a citrus-driven core with flavors of nectarine. The finish is long and lingering with silky tannins. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $20 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Tongue Dancer Wines Rosé of Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2017
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium salmon color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of sour cherry and boysenberry with supporting notes of wet stones, apricot stone, and orange peel. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of pomegranate. The finish is dry and crisp with trailing notes of tart and sweet red fruits. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture and complex fruit notes. Made with 100% Pinot Noir. $25 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Tongue Dancer Wines Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2016
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black cherry and red currant with supporting notes of black tea, thyme, earth, and slate. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of crushed wild berries. The finish is long and lingering with juicy tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture and youthful vibrancy. Made with 100% Pinot Noir. $49 – 4.5 Stars – 95 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
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
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
Beso Del Sol Red Sangria Spain NV
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, deep ruby red color. The nose is redolent of your go-to red Sangria from your favorite tapas restaurant. Scents of fruity red wine with supporting notes of tropical fruits and citrus fill the nose. The palate echoes the nose delivering a lovely, youthful red wine core with flanking notes of ripe tropical fruit with orange pulp and zest rising on the finish with hints of cinnamon. Medium-bodied with a bright wine core supporting by fresh fruit and citrus finishing with subtle tannins and spice. $4.99 – 4 Stars – 92 points
