Nia Cabernet Sauvignon California 2015
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium ruby color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of blackberry, five spice, and raspberry with supporting notes of red cherry and vanilla. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of cassis and plum. The finish is delicate as it lingers with silky tannins. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. $9.99 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Bogle Phantom Chardonnay California 2016
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of cassis and plum with supporting notes of black cherry, cigar box, cocoa, and oak. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black cherry and brown baking spices. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins and silky oak tones. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a voluptuous texture. $18 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Smashberry Red Paso Robles 2016
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, deep purple color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black cherry and cassis with supporting notes of cedar, mineral, and earth. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black currant, five spice, and silky earth tones. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Full-bodied and ideally balanced with a opulent texture. $15 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Petite Siréne Sauvignon-Semillon Bordeaux 2016
Brilliant, light green/gold color. green apple, guava, and lime with supporting notes of green tea, and mineral. The palate echoes the nose delivering a green fruit-driven core with flavors of lemon curd. The finish is is crisp. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with a blend of 60% Sauvignon with 40% Semillon. $19.99 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Petite Siréne Cabernet-Merlot Bordeaux 2015
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of blackberry, and black tea with supporting notes of mineral, and plum. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of cassis. The finish is is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a chewy texture. Made with a classic blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon. $19.99 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
indaba Sauvignon Blanc Western Cape 2016
Brilliant, light pale straw color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of grass, kiwi, and pear with supporting notes of slate, and lime. The palate confirms the nose delivering a green fruit-driven core with flavors of green melon. The finish is is crisp. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with 100% Sauvignon Blanc. $11.99 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Gundlach Bundschu Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma Valley 2014
Brilliant, dark ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black fruits, and cassis with supporting notes of baking spices, cocoa, and mocha. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black cherry, oak. The finish is is long and lingering with firm tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. In addition to Cabernet Sauvignon the blend includes 8% Petite Verdot, 3% Merlot, 1% Malbec, and 1% Cabernet Franc. $50 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Troon Kubli Bench Montepulciano Applegate Valley 2016
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, deep ruby color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of baking spices, sour cherry, and boysenberry with supporting notes of thyme and black tea. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of plum, mineral, and black cherry. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $25 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Tablas Creek Cotes de Tablas Blanc Paso Robles 2016
Brilliant, light green/yellow color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of green apple, green melon, and kiwi with supporting notes of spring flowers and mint. The palate confirms the nose delivering a green fruit-driven core with flavors of orange peel and white peach. The finish lingers with soft peach and citrus accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $30 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Tablas Creek Esprit de Tablas Adelaida District 2015
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of blackberry and boysenberryry with supporting notes of anise, mineral, and cigar box. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of cassis and red currant. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a dense and meaty texture. $55 – 4.5 Stars – 96 points
