Troon Vineyard Côtes Du Kubli Blanc Applegate Valley 2019
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium golden color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of tropical fruit and citrus zest with supporting notes of blanched almonds, jasmine, and bees wax. The palate echoes the nose delivering an orchard fruit-driven core with flavors of pineapple, kiwi, white peach, pear, wet stones, and citrus zest. The finish is long and lingering. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a voluptuous texture. Made with a blend of 42% Viognier, 35% Marsanne, 23% Roussanne — this is a special wine. $35 – 5 Stars – 98 points
Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau 2020
Brilliant, deep ruby/purple color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of raspberry and red cherry with supporting notes of hibiscus flower. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of boysenberry, red plum candy, and hints of lavender. The finish is long with soft red fruits. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a juicy texture. $13.49 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau Rosé 2020
Brilliant, light coral color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of strawberry and cranberry with supporting notes of bees wax and boysenberry. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of raspberry, red grapefruit, and orange peel. The finish is quite tart. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $12.99 – 3.5 Stars – 87 points
Tablas Creek Grenache Blanc Paso Robles 2019
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, medium green/gold color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of green apple and fresh herbs with supporting notes of lemon curd, honeysuckle, and wet river stones. The palate confirms the nose delivering a citrus-driven core with flavors of white peach, lemon drops, apricot stone, and tea biscuits. The finish is long and lingering with bright citrus accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. We have always been fond of the Tablas Creek Grenache Blanc but this year's goes to eleven! $30 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas Blanc Paso Robles 2019
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, medium gold/green color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of spring flowers and nectarine with supporting notes of citrus zest, pear, and quince. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, orange peel, slate, and salt. The finish is long and lingering with complex citrus accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant yet generous texture. $25 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Tablas Creek Côtes de Tablas Blanc Adelaida District 2019
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, medium green/gold color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of nectarine, straw, and green melon with supporting notes of chamomile, citrus zest, fresh herbs, and green apple. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, quince, orange peel, and slate. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $30 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Tablas Creek Grenache Adelaida District 2018
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of wild strawberry and red cherry with supporting notes of fresh herbs, rare red meat, and violet. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red plum, raspberry, cigar box, and boysenberry. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins and hints of pepper. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a opulent texture. $35 – 5 Stars – 97 points
Tablas Creek Mourvedre Adelaida District 2018
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black plum and leather with supporting notes of black tea, boysenberry, and smoked meats. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black currant, raspberry, five spice, and mineral. The finish is long and lingering with fine, chalky tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a opulent texture with endless layers of fruit and spice. $45 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Tongue Dancer Brut Rosé Anderson Valley 2015
Brilliant, medium pink color with a medium bead of bubbles. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of raspberry and spring flowers with supporting notes of violet, ripe red fruits, and pomegranate. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of strawberry, raspberry, and cranberry. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant yet juicy texture. This is the first bubbly offered by Tongue Dancer and it shows incredible potential. It has aged on the lees, in bottle for five years. If you are lucky enough to get a bottle hold it in your cellar for one year and you will be rewarded. $69 – 4 Stars – 93 points
Cameron Hughes Lot 735 Cabernet Sauvignon Santa Barbara County 2018
Brilliant, dark ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black plum and violet with supporting notes of blackberry jam, baking spices, hibiscus flower, and cigar box. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black fruits, raisin, and sour cherry. The finish is long and lingering with firm tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a juicy and meaty texture. $16 – 3.5 Stars – 87 points
