Warre's Vintage Port Oporto 2016
Brilliant, dark ruby/purple color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black fruits, violet, and star anise with supporting notes of rose petal, and blackberry. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of cassis. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a voluptuous texture. $TBD – 4 Stars – 93 points
Quinta do Vesuvio Vintage Port Oporto 2016
Brilliant, dark purple color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of raspberry, red currant, and anise with supporting notes of black cherry, and lavender. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of wild berries. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a juicy texture. $TBD – 4 Stars – 93 points
Cockburn's Vintage Port Oporto 2016
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red currant, boysenberry, and five spice with supporting notes of rasin, and ginger biscuitser biscuits. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red currant. The finish is long and lingering with firm tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a opulent texture. $TBD – 4 Stars – 93 points
Steele Chardonnay California 2016
Brilliant, medium gold/green color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of apple, lychee, and pineapple with supporting notes of mango, citrus zest, and coconut. The palate confirms the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of lemon curd, honeysuckle and strong accents of lees. The finish is long and lingering. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. Steel invented the modern California Chardonnay style and this wine is true to that style. $22 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Steele Rosé Cabernet Franc Lake County 2017
Brilliant, medium pink color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of rose petals, red cherry, and rhubarb with supporting notes of cranberry and orange peel. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of hibiscus tea and tart red berries. The finish is tart and crisp. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $17 – 3.5 Stars – 87 points
Steele Shooting Star Blue Franc Blaufrankisch Lake County 2014
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of blackberry, boysenberry, and pomegranate with supporting notes of cigar box, violet, and vanilla. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black currant and balsamic and supporting spice accents. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a opulent texture. $14 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Bogle Pinot Noir California 2015
Brilliant, medium ruby color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of violet, red cherry, and strawberry with supporting notes of cigar box, mineral, and oak. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of sour cherry, earth. The finish is is long with supple tannins. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a opulent texture. Made with 100% Pinot Noir. $12 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Bogle Cabernet Sauvignon California 2015
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of cigar box, red cherry, and plum with supporting notes of vanilla, slate, and cocoa. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of red currant, leather. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. Made with 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. $12 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Sonoma-Cutrer Rosé of Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2017
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium salmon color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of pomegranate, and strawberry with supporting notes of sour cherry, rhubarb, and jasmine. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of hibiscus flower and crushed red berries. The finish is dry with a subtle minerality. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with 100% Pinot Noir. $24.99 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Nia Chardonnay California 2016
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBright, pale straw color. The nose is moderately intense offering bright scents of lychee and citrus zest with supporting notes of pineapple and lime. The palate confirms the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of passion fruit and vibrant citrus accents with hints of oak. The finish is crisp with trailing tropical notes. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture and nimble weight. $9.99 – 4 Stars – 91 points
