Tongue Dancer Wines Bacigalupi Vineyard Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2015
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium golden color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of lemon curd, kumquat, and white peach with supporting notes of orange peel, cantaloupe, and honeysuckle. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe, orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of lychee, stone fruits, and wet river stones. The finish is long and lingering with subtle citrus notes. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a opulent texture punctuated by a dose of toasty oak. Made with 100% Chardonnay. $50 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Tongue Dancer Wines Putnam Vineyard Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2015
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of blackberry and red cherry with supporting notes of cranberry, earth, thyme, and baking spices. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with accents of earth, oak, and spice. The finish is long and lingering with silky tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a silky texture. Made with 100% Pinot Noir. $65 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Troon Kubli Bench Blanc Applegate Valley 2016
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium green/gold color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of tropical fruit, jasmine, and honeysuckle with supporting notes of white peach and nectarine. The palate confirms the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of apricot and orange peel. The finish is long and lingering. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. $25 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Troon Blue Label G*S*M Rogue Valley 2015
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of blackberry and black cherry with supporting notes of black tea, cranberry, and earth. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of plum and accents slate. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $25 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Troon Blue Label Grenache Rogue Valley 2016
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium ruby color looking much like a Pinot Noir. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of cranberry and blackberry with supporting notes of five spice, black tea, and mineral. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black cherry. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a succulent texture as it carries its strength with ease. $25 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Troon Cuvée Rolle Vermentino Applegate Valley 2016
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, pale gold color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of tropical fruit, quince, and honeysuckle with supporting notes of apricot stone and orange peel. The palate echoes the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of pineapple. The finish is long and lingering with vibrant notes of citrus. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a opulent yet vibrant texture. Made with 100% Vermentino. $20 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Troon Vermentino Applegate Valley 2016
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, light green/gold color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of green apple, kumquat, and pear with supporting notes of jasmine and white peach. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of lychee and a pleasing waxy note. The finish is long and lingering with bright citrus accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a creamy texture. Made with 100% Vermentino. $15 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Fontana Candida Luna Mater Frascati Superiore DOCG 2015
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, medium straw color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of green melon, pear, quince, citrus and zest with supporting notes of spring flowers, and kiwi. The palate confirms the nose delivering a green fruit-driven core with flavors of gooseberry. The finish is is crisp with subtle mineral and citrus accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $10 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Farnese Fantini Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo 2016
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, deep violet color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of cranberry, and strawberry with supporting notes of and raspberry with hints of mineral. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red berries with tart pomegranate rising on the finish. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a juicy and vibrant texture. Made with 100% Montepulciano. $10 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Tablas Creek Vermentino Adelaida District 2016
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, light green/gold color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of green apple and grapefruit with supporting notes of citrus zest and nectarine. The palate echoes the nose delivering a green fruit-driven core with flavors of kumquat. The finish is crisp with subtle, lingering mineral and citrus accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with 100% Vermentino. $27 – 5 Stars – 98 points
