Troon Vineyard Tannat Applegate Valley 2020
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, dark ruby/purple color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black currant, slate, and forest floor with supporting notes of black tea, graphite, and hints of violet. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black cherry, black plum, iron, truffle, and tamari. The finish lingers with chewy tannins and tart berry accents. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a meaty, yet supple texture. $50 – 5 Stars – 97 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 Chardonnay Central Coast 2020
Brilliant, medium straw color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of apricot stone and meringue with supporting notes of lychee, orange peel, and oak. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, bees wax, and citrus zest. The finish is long and lingering with oak accents. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $12.99 – 3.5 Stars – 88 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 Pratt Vine Hill Vineyard Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2020
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, light golden color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of Meyer lemon, pear, and mineral with supporting notes of quince paste, orange peel, custard, and spring flowers. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of ripe white peach, blanched almonds, meringue, and oak. The finish is long and lingering with tart tropical accents. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. $65 – 5 Stars – 97 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
Tongue Dancer Bacigalupi Vineyard Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2020
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, medium gold/green color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of lychee, honeysuckle, and tropical fruit with supporting notes of lemon curd, blanched almonds, meringue, and mineral. The palate echoes the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, pineapple, green apple, and passion fruit. The finish is long and lingering with bright citrus accents. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $50 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Saladini Pilastri Pecorino Offida DOCG 2018
Brilliant, medium green/gold color. The nose is wonderfully intense offering fresh scents of white peach, citrus zest, and baked apple with supporting notes of mineral and Meyer lemon. The palate confirms the nose delivering an orchard fruits-driven core with accents of citrus and ripe green apple. The finish is long and lingering with bright acidity. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple yet vibrant texture. Made with 100% Pecorino grown in the Southern Marches. $14 – 4 Stars – 92 points
