Le Roi Des Pierres Sancerre 2016
Brilliant, medium green/yellow color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of kumquat and grapefruit with supporting notes of kiwi, slate, and guava. The palate confirms the nose delivering a green fruit and tropical fruit-driven core with flavors of orange peel and ripe fruits with accents of mineral. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. Made with 100% Sauvignon Blanc. $29.99 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Tablas Creek Esprit de Tablas Blanc Adelaida District 2015
Brilliant, golden straw color. The nose is rich with the scent of fresh, ripe orchard fruit with a generous dose of butterscotch and hints of citrus, fennel fronds, and mineral. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a lush, silky fruit core with supporting notes brown butter and oak. Full-bodied with rich fruit and oak accents foiled by bright acidity and a robust structure. $45 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Troon Kubli Bench Blanc Applegate Valley 2016
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium green/gold color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of tropical fruit, jasmine, and honeysuckle with supporting notes of white peach and nectarine. The palate confirms the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of apricot and orange peel. The finish is long and lingering. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. $25 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Prosper Maufoux Chardonnay Bourgogne 2016
Brilliant, light green/yellow color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of green apple, and lemon curd with supporting notes of quince, and slate. The palate confirms the nose delivering a green fruit-driven core with flavors of green melon. The finish is is dry with hints of citrus. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with 100% Chardonnay. $19 – 3 Stars – 85 points
Prosper Maufoux Pinot Noir Bourgogne 2015
Brilliant, medium ruby color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of cassis, red cherry, and raspberry with supporting notes of earth, and mineral. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of red currant and dry oak. The finish is lingers with firm tannins. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with 100% Pinot Noir. $19 – 3 Stars – 85 points
Troon Blue Label G*S*M Rogue Valley 2015
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of blackberry and black cherry with supporting notes of black tea, cranberry, and earth. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of plum and accents slate. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $25 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Troon Blue Label Grenache Rogue Valley 2016
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium ruby color looking much like a Pinot Noir. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of cranberry and blackberry with supporting notes of five spice, black tea, and mineral. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black cherry. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a succulent texture as it carries its strength with ease. $25 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Dopff & Irion Cuvée René Dopff Pinot Blanc Alsace 2015
Brilliant, light golden color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of green apple and white peach with supporting notes of wet stones and spring flowers. The palate confirms the nose delivering a green fruit-driven core with flavors of kumquat. The finish is crisp with soft citrus accents. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $14.99 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
Dopff & Irion Cuvée René Dopff Riesling Alsace 2015
Brilliant, medium green/gold color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of apricot, green tea, honeysuckle, and lychee with supporting notes of pear and green apple. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of slate. The finish is long and lingering with accents of wild flowers and ginger. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a opulent texture. $17 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Dopff & Irion Crustacés Alsace 2015
Brilliant, light golden color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of green apple and wild flowers with supporting notes of mineral and fresh herbs. The palate confirms the nose delivering a green fruit-driven core with flavors of green melon and citrus. The finish is crisp and clean. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $12.99 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
