Santa Julia Tintillo - Malbec/Bonarda Mendoza 2016
Bright, deep violet/purple color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red cherry, strawberry, and boysenberry with supporting notes of pomegranate and raspberry. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of raspberry and crushed red berries. The finish is long and lingering with silky, supple tannins. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a opulent texture being pleasingly juicy. $12.99 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Bread & Butter Pinot Noir California 2015
Brilliant, medium ruby color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of red cherry and raspberry with supporting notes of mineral, oak, and plum. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of cassis and accents of smoked meats and dried herbs. The finish is long with silky tannins. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. Made with 100% Pinot Noir. $15 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Bread & Butter Chardonnay California 2015
Brilliant, light green/gold color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of butterscotch, lemon curd, and vanilla with supporting notes of blanched almonds. The palate confirms the nose delivering a tropical fruit-driven core with accents of lychee, citrus, and mineral. The finish lingers with soft vanilla and butterscotch notes. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with an opulent texture. Made with 100% Chardonnay. $15 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas Rosé Paso Robles 2016
Brilliant, light peach color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of spring flowers, wet stones, and grapefruit with supporting notes of orange peel and raspberry. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of pomegranate and accents of tart red berries. The finish is crisp with notes of citrus. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $25 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Tablas Creek Dianthus Adelaida District 2016
Brilliant, deep salmon color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of jasmine, strawberry, and raspberry with supporting notes of rose petals and boysenberry. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of cranberry and accents of mineral. The finish is crisp with lingering tart fruits mingling with the ripe red berries. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture while being a seriously "meaty" rosé. $30 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Tablas Creek Roussanne Adelaida District 2015
Brilliant, medium golden color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of kiwi, pineapple, and butterscotch with supporting notes of wild honey. The palate confirms the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of ripe apple and lemon curd. The finish is long and lingering with oak and mineral notes. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a opulent texture. Made with 100% Roussanne. $35 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
Tablas Creek Vermentino Adelaida District 2016
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, light green/gold color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of green apple and grapefruit with supporting notes of citrus zest and nectarine. The palate echoes the nose delivering a green fruit-driven core with flavors of kumquat. The finish is crisp with subtle, lingering mineral and citrus accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with 100% Vermentino. $27 – 5 Stars – 98 points
Planeta Rosé Sicilia 2016
Brilliant, very light salmon color. The nose is subtle offering scents of orange peel, strawberry, and grapefruit with supporting notes of spring flowers and quince. The palate is in substantial agreement with the nose delivering a citrus-driven core with flavors of pomegranate. The finish is crisp with accents of mineral. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $15 – 3 Stars – 86 points
Carol Shelton Wild Thing Chardonnay Sonoma County 2015
Brilliant, light green/yellow color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of honeysuckle, lychee, and pear with supporting notes of kiwi and lemon curd. The palate confirms the nose delivering a green fruit-driven core with flavors of minerals and flowers. The finish is crisp with a dose of citrus zest. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with 100% Chardonnay. $18 – 3 Stars – 86 points
Carol Shelton Coquille Blanc Paso Robles 2015
Brilliant, medium green/gold color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of honeysuckle, peach, and pear with supporting notes of blanched almonds, citrus zest, and oak. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of nuts and oak. The finish is long and lingering with flavors of butterscotch and oak. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with an opulent texture. $24 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
