Scharffenberger Brut Rosé Excellence Mendocino NV
Brilliant, light ruby color with a fine bead of bubbles. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of strawberry and mulberry with supporting notes of red cherry, persimmon, orange peel, and slate. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of raspberry, peach, and pear. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $27 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Robert Hall Cavern Select Sparkling Grenache Blanc Paso Robles 2020
Brilliant, light gold color with a fine bead of bubbles. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of lemon curd and citrus zest with supporting notes of meringue and persimmon. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of lemon, tropical fruit, candied ginger, and bees wax. The finish is tart with hints of brioche. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $40 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Troon Vineyard Druid's Fluid Red Applegate Valley 2021
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of raspberry and baked figs with supporting notes of cigar box, slate, and hints of cedar and black tea. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black cherry, blackberry, and wild berries. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. Made with a unique blend of 27% Tempranillo, 23% Malbec, 22% Syrah, 15% Mourvèdre, 6% Grenache, 5% Cinsault, and 2% Carignan. $25 – 4.5 Stars – 96 points
Troon Vineyard Druid's Fluid White Applegate Valley 2021
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewSlightly hazy, medium straw color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of jasmine and apricot with supporting notes of orange peel, honeysuckle, citrus zest, and lemon grass. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of green apple, white peach, quince, and red grapefruit. The finish is long and lingering with refreshing citrus accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with a blend of 65% Vermentino, 22% Marsanne, and 13% Roussanne. $25 – 4.5 Stars – 96 points
Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau 2022
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of wild berries and strawberry with supporting notes of hibiscus flower, red currant, and slate. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of raspberry, red cherry, cranberry, and red beet. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a juicy texture. $14.99 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Quadrum Rosé Blend La Mancha 2021
Brilliant, medium strawberry color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of red berries and watermelon with supporting notes of cranberry, slate, and hibiscus flower. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of tart-cherry, mulberry, and mineral. The finish is crisp with subtle orange zest accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with a blend of 50% Tempranillo and 50% Garnacha. $19.99 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Photograph Pinot Noir Central Coast 2020
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of raspberry and red cherry with supporting notes of forest floor, pomegranate, and slate. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red currant, dried herbs, sour cherry, earth, and five spice. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. $12.99 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Orfila Reserva Malbec Uco Valley 2019
Brilliant, deep ruby/purple color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of raspberry and red plum with supporting notes of cassis, forest floor, elderberry, and hints of cigar box. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of red cherry, black tea, and dark chocolate with accents of vanilla bean. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. $20 – 4 Stars – 93 points
Orfila Reserva Red Blend Uco Valley 2018
Brilliant, deep ruby/lilac color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of raspberry and blueberry with supporting notes of hibiscus flower, red beet, tomato leaf, hints of sumac, and baking spices. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of red cherry, bramble, graphite, and cocoa. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. Made with 50% Malbec and 50% Cabernet Sauvignon. $20 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Tongue Dancer Pinot de Ville Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2020
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red cherry, raspberry, and slate with supporting notes of dried herbs, black tea, and clove. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black cherry, crushed black berries, and boysenberry. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. $69 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
