Robert Oatley Chardonnay Margaret River 2014
Pale straw color. The nose is aromatic and quite pleasing with scents of white peach, lychee, and tropical fruits with accents of mineral and vanilla. The palate delivers on the promise of the nose revealing an ultra-balanced wine with vibrancy and bright citrus-like acidity. Medium-bodied with fresh, crisp acidity giving it perfect balance. $17 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
Robert Oatley GSM McLaren Vale 2014
Deep ruby red color. The nose reveals a densely fruity wine with scents of concentrated red fruits, plum, cherry, and cassis with accents of mineral and oak. The palate echoes the nose delivering a very lush and silky fruit-driven core with subtle notes of baking spice and oak on the flanks. Medium to full-bodied with rich, juicy fruit and enough bright acidity to keep it perfectly balanced. $20 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Troon Malbec Rogue Valley 2013
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewDeep, dark ruby red to purple. The nose is vibrant and fresh with red berries and cherries with subtle herbal and mineral notes in support. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a bright fruit core that features both ripe, sweet berries with tart raspberry and soft earth tones. Medium-bodied with ideal balance thanks to a bright dose of acidity and soft, framing tannins. $29 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Rose infinie Rosé Cotes-de-Provence 2015
Pale, pink salmon color. The aromatics are quite herbal and floral with hints of red berries coming through being met by citrus peel. The palate is equally austere with the tart red berries shining through a bit more while the herbal and mineral notes compete for prominence. Medium-bodied with a generous portion of vibrant acidity. $17.99 – 3 Stars – 85 points
Ch. de Saint Martin Eternelle Favorite Rosé Cotes-de-Provence 2015
Brilliant, very pale pink color. The nose is fresh with the scent of spring flowers with a mélange of citrus, red grapefruit, tart cherry, and strawberry. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a tart and sprite fruit-driven core with loads of bright citrus fruits. Medium-bodied with perfect balance thanks to a steady thread of fresh acidity. $25 – 3.5 Stars – 87 points
La Sangliére Cuvée Signature Rosé Cotes-de-Provence 2015
Brilliant, pale pink rose color. The aromatics are soft and delicate featuring floral accents with scents of wild strawberries, raspberry, and both sweet and tart red berries. The palate in full accord with nose delivering a vibrant and subtle fruit-driven core. Medium-bodied with ideal balance due to a fresh dose of acidity and tart red fruits. $12.95 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
La Sangliére La Riviera Rosé Cotes-de-Provence 2015
Brilliant, pale pink color. Bright scents of tart red berries with red grapefruit, dried and fresh herbs with loads of mineral in support. The palate echoes the nose delivering a vibrant and crisp mid-palate that offers subtle red fruit notes with generous citrus edges and mineral notes that rise on the finish. Light to medium-body with generous citrus-like acidity keeping it fresh and bright with a spicy note from the complex tart fruits. $12.95 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
Dom. Sainte Lucie Cuvée MiP Cotes-de-Provence 2015
Brilliant, very pale salmon color. The nose is quite soft and subtle with fresh floral notes in the lead, followed by yellow cherry, and fresh herbs, with subtle earth and mineral notes. The palate confirms the nose delivering a tart, subtle fruit core with generous acidity and mineral notes. Medium-bodied and very dry while ideally balanced. $22 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Be Bordo Le Fruity Red Bordeaux 2014
Lively, ruby red color. The nose is filled with scents of red cherries and plum supported by accents of mint, earth, and oak. The palate echoes the nose with a dry fruit core flanked by subtle spice and earth notes and finishing with a dense mineral note. Medium-bodied with ideal balance thanks to a fresh dose of acidity and moderate tannins. $11.99 – 3.5 Stars – 87 points
Be Bordo Le Crisp White Bordeaux 2014
Brilliant, pale straw color. The nose is very clean and appealing with scents of crisp green apple, fresh grass, citrus, and white peach. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a vibrant fruit-focused core with delicate accents of citrus, mineral, and fresh green herbs. Medium-bodied with ultra-fresh, bright acidity keeping this wine perfectly balanced. $11.99 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
