Dopff & Irion Blanc de Blanc Brut Cremant d'Alsace NV
Brilliant, light straw color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of bread dough, lime, and green apple with supporting notes of honey and orange peel. The palate confirms the nose delivering a green fruit-driven core with flavors of peach. The finish is long and lingering with citrus and creamy yeast accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a creamy texture. $22 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Dopff & Irion Rosé Brut Cremant d'Alsace NV
Brilliant, medium salmon color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of apricot stone, raspberry, and bread yeast with supporting notes of citrus zest and mineral. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of wild strawberry. The finish lingers with accents of slate and red currant. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $22 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Mercer Sharp Sisters Horse Heaven Hills 2015
Brilliant, deep garnet color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of boysenberry, blackberry, and cassis with supporting notes of vanilla and baking spices. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black currant. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a opulent texture. $19.99 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Mercer Malbec Horse Heaven Hills 2015
Brilliant, dark ruby/purple color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black cherry, blackberry, and plum with supporting notes of oak, vanilla, and slate. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of mocha and cassis. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a voluptuous texture. $19.99 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Mercer Sauvignon Blanc Horse Heaven Hills 2016
Brilliant, pale straw color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of grapefruit, hay, and gooseberry with supporting notes of kiwi and citrus zest. The palate confirms the nose delivering a green fruit-driven core with flavors of lemon grass. The finish is crisp with trailing notes of citrus. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with 100% Sauvignon Blanc. $14.99 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Farnese Fantini Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2015
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of black cherry, blackberry, and plum with supporting notes of cranberry, slate, and rose petals. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of red currant. The finish is is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. Made with 100% Montepulciano. $10 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Farnese Fantini Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2017
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of black cherry, blackberry, and plum with supporting notes of cranberry, mineral, and dried flowers. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black plums. The finish is is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. Made with 100% Montepulciano and now it is smartly offered with a screw-top closuer. $10 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Troon Cuvée Rolle Vermentino Applegate Valley 2016
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, pale gold color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of tropical fruit, quince, and honeysuckle with supporting notes of apricot stone and orange peel. The palate echoes the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of pineapple. The finish is long and lingering with vibrant notes of citrus. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a opulent yet vibrant texture. Made with 100% Vermentino. $20 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Troon Vermentino Applegate Valley 2016
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, light green/gold color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of green apple, kumquat, and pear with supporting notes of jasmine and white peach. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of lychee and a pleasing waxy note. The finish is long and lingering with bright citrus accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a creamy texture. Made with 100% Vermentino. $15 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Bogle Sauvignon Blanc California 2016
Brilliant, light straw color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of pineapple, lychee, and lemon with supporting notes of jasmine and kiwi. The palate confirms the nose delivering a citrus and tropical fruit-driven core with flavors of green melon. The finish is crisp with subtle lemon zest and mineral notes. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with 100% Sauvignon Blanc. $10 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
