Troon Malbec Rogue Valley 2013
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewDeep, dark ruby red to purple. The nose is vibrant and fresh with red berries and cherries with subtle herbal and mineral notes in support. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a bright fruit core that features both ripe, sweet berries with tart raspberry and soft earth tones. Medium-bodied with ideal balance thanks to a bright dose of acidity and soft, framing tannins. $29 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
60 Souls Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2014
Deep, ruby red color. The nose is complex and beautiful offering scents of raspberry, blackberry, and cherry with supporting notes of red currants, forest floor, oak, and allspice. The palate echoes the nose delivering a dense but very vibrant fruit-centric core that features both sweet, ripe berries with tart berries and subtle accents of earth, spice, and oak. Medium-bodied with generous fruit, soft, supple tannins, and perfect balance due to a bright dose of fresh acidity. $25 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Domaine du Grand Cros Rosé Cotes-de-Provence 2015
Brilliant pink salmon color. The nose is wonderfully expressive and generous with waves of wild red berries, strawberry, raspberry and cherry with accents of red grapefruit and mineral. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a vibrant red berry-focused core with supporting wild herb and spices, citrus zest, and mineral. Medium-bodied with bright, fresh acidity that helps create a perfect balance with long trailing spice and tart fruit flavors. $14.99 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Domaine du Grand Cros Esprit de Provence Cotes-de-Provence 2015
Brilliant, light peach color. The nose is fresh and compelling offering scents of ripe citrus with tropical fruits and hints of raspberry and mineral. The palate echoes the nose delivering a vibrant fruit core with the red berries showing more prominence with red grapefruit and subtle tropical notes before finishing with a slightly pithy, citrus zest note. Medium-bodied and ideally balanced with a bright dose of acidity and tart fruits. $19.99 – 4 Stars – 91 points
VIONTA Limited Release Albariño Rias Baixas 2014
Brilliant, pale, golden straw color. The nose is vibrant with scents of white peach and green melon in the lead with supporting notes of mineral, green apple, and citrus. The palate delivers on the promise of the nose with a round but sprite orchard fruit core flanked by accents of mineral, citrus zest, and green herbs. Medium-bodied with perfect balance thanks to a generous dose of bright acidity and crisp, tart fruit notes. Made with 100% Albariño. $15.99 – 4 Stars – 92 points
D. Pedro Soutomaior Albariño Rias Baixas 2015
Brilliant, pale straw color. The nose is very herbal and floral with supporting notes of white peach, pear, and tart apples with hints of mineral. The palate echoes the nose delivering a fresh, tart fruit fruit core redolent of red grapefruit with green apple finishing with citrus zest and fresh herbs. Medium-bodied with bright, fresh acidity that offers pure refreshment and ideal balance. Made with 100% Albariño. $18.99 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Rose infinie Rosé Cotes-de-Provence 2015
Pale, pink salmon color. The aromatics are quite herbal and floral with hints of red berries coming through being met by citrus peel. The palate is equally austere with the tart red berries shining through a bit more while the herbal and mineral notes compete for prominence. Medium-bodied with a generous portion of vibrant acidity. $17.99 – 3 Stars – 85 points
Ch. de Saint Martin Cuvée Grande Reserve Rosé Cotes-de-Provence 2015
Brilliant pink color. The aromatics are generous with ripe and tart red fruits with waves of Provence herbs and mineral notes. The palate is in full accord with the nose delivering a red berry-centric core with flanking notes of mineral, fresh herbs, and citrus zest. Medium-bodied with perfect balance thanks to a steady thread of fresh acidity. $25 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Ch. de Saint Martin Eternelle Favorite Rosé Cotes-de-Provence 2015
Brilliant, very pale pink color. The nose is fresh with the scent of spring flowers with a mélange of citrus, red grapefruit, tart cherry, and strawberry. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a tart and sprite fruit-driven core with loads of bright citrus fruits. Medium-bodied with perfect balance thanks to a steady thread of fresh acidity. $25 – 3.5 Stars – 87 points
Hecht & Bannier Rosé Cotes-de-Provence 2015
Brilliant, light pink color. The nose is fresh with notes of bright raspberry, tart cherry and yellow cherries, wild strawberry, and subtle herbs accents. The palate is in full accord with the nose delivering a generous fruit-driven core with vibrant acidity and faint citrus notes. Medium-bodied ideal balance with a generous dose of bright acidity. $18 – 4 Stars – 90 points
