Forman Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2019
Brilliant, dark ruby/purple color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of boysenberry, violet, black tea, and graphite with supporting notes of earth, blackberry, slate, and leather. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black cherry, cassis, baking spices, dried herbs, and oak. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $150 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Chateau La Grande Roche Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2021
Brilliant, deep ruby/purple color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black currant, dried herbs, and black tea with supporting notes of boysenberry, earth, mineral, and leather. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black cherry, earth, black plum, five spice, and graphite. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a meaty texture. $65 – 4 Stars – 93 points
Da Luca Extra Dry Prosecco DOC NV
Brilliant, light straw color with a medium bead of bubbles. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of pear and spring flowers with supporting notes of star fruit, green apple, and citrus zest. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of lemon, white peach, and jasmine. The finish is long. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $16 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Peppucci l'Altro lo Sagrantino IGP Umbria 2010
Brilliant, dark ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of pomegranate and black tea with supporting notes of black plum and graphite. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of blackberry, five spice, and boysenberry. The finish with supple tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a opulent texture. $35 – 5 Stars – 97 points
Troon Vineyard Druid's Red Applegate Valley 2022
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are complex and intense, offering scents of black currant and earth with supporting notes of blueberry, dried herbs, black tea, and hibiscus flower. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, black cherry, forest floor, dark chocolate, slate, and oak. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a meaty texture. $25 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Troon Vineyard Druid's White Applegate Valley 2022
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewMildly hazy, medium golden color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of green melon, jasmine, and citrus zest with supporting notes of lemon grass, kumquat, and slate. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, quince, green apple, and red grapefruit. The finish is long with a pleasing spritz of acidity. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with a blend of Vermentino and Marsanne with additional estate grapes in support. $25 – 4.5 Stars – 96 points
Elouan Pinot Noir Oregon 2021
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red cherry, boysenberry, and plum with supporting notes of cocoa, five spice, and elderberry. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of raspberry, slate, red currant, and mulberry. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. $20 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Peppucci I Rovi Grechetto Todi 2019
Brilliant, medium gold/green color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of spring flowers, nectarine, and hay with supporting notes of green tea, honeysuckle, and fresh herbs. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of green apple, pomelo, and slate. The finish is long and lingering with soft tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $22 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Peppucci Montorsolo Grechetto Todi 2022
Brilliant, light gold/green color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of spring flowers, lemon, and kumquat with supporting notes of green tea, honeysuckle, and guava. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. All stainless steel fermented and rested — amazingly fresh and vibrant. $16 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Bertani Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG 2012
Brilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of bramble and licorice with supporting notes of earth, dried herbs, and black tea. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black plum, sour cherry, raspberry, and leather. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. This wine is in its youth and it will develop and further harmonize with another decade in bottle. $130 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
