2Hawk Darow Series Tempranillo Rogue Valley 2019
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black currant, leather, and black tea with supporting notes of cocoa, dried herbs, tapenade, and cigar box. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black cherry, fig, cola nut, and rosemary. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a meaty texture. $49 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
2Hawk Darow Series Chardonnay Rogue Valley 2019
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewSlightly hazy, medium golden color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of brioche, blanched almonds, and lemon curd with supporting notes of apple, kumquat, and hints of candied ginger. The palate echoes the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, star fruit, lychee, and meringue. The finish is long and lingering with hints of citrus. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. $46 – 4 Stars – 92 points
2Hawk Grenache Rogue Valley 2020
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red cherry and wild berries with supporting notes of violet, forest floor, and hibiscus flower. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of slate, red plum, raspberry, and hints of five spice. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a silky texture. $34 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Troon Vineyard Piquette! Applegate Valley 2022
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekHazy, medium deep ruby color with light stream of fine bubbles. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of wild raspberry, cherry, apricot and citrus zest with supporting notes of bees wax, citrus zest and hibiscus flower. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of mulberry, orange peel, and hints of rhubarb and quince. The finish is tart with soft tannins redolent of rustic French cider. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture and pleasingly expansive palate. $25 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
MorrisFarms Rosamundi Rosato Maremma Toscana 2021
Brilliant, medium salmon color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of wild strawberry and orange peel with supporting notes of raspberry, rose petals, and hints of hibiscus flower. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red cherry, citrus zest, and slate. The finish is crisp and dry. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with 100% Sangiovese. $17 – 4 Stars – 92 points
We Know Jack! Jack Florence Sr. Vineyard Zinfandel Rockpile 2021
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, dark ruby/purple color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of blackberry, graphite, and cassis with supporting notes of bramble, slate, and hints of cigar box. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of wild blueberry, raspberry, baking spices, and black tea joining grape skins in the tannins. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a meaty yet supple texture. Made with a blend of Zinfandel 91% and Petite Sirah 9% — co-fermented. $78 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Morisfarms Mandriolo Maremma Toscana 2020
Brilliant, medium ruby color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of raspberry and wild strawberry with supporting notes of mineral and dried herbs. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of ripe red cherry, plum, and hints of black currants. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a silky texture. Made with a blend of 80% Sangiovese with the remainder comprised of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Petit Verdot. $13.99 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Cordero San Giorgio Tiamat Oltrepò Pavese 2019
Brilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of raspberry and bramble with supporting notes of black tea, forest floor, red plum, and clove. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red cherry, forest floor, dried mushrooms, and hints of tamari. The finish is long and lingering with dry tannins. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant yet robust texture. $24.99 – 4 Stars – 93 points
Caracol Serrano Tinto Jumilla 2016
Brilliant, dark ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black plum and boysenberry with supporting notes of mocha, bramble, and black tea. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of blackberry, five spice, earth, and cassis. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a meaty texture. Made with a blend of 55% Monastrell, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 20% Syrah. $9.99 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Padigan Ranch Malbec Rogue Valley 2019
Brilliant, dark ruby/purple color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of blackberry and graphite with supporting notes of raspberry, slate, cigar box, and black pepper. The nose is reminiscent of Cahors. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, cassis, black tea, and accents of red cherry. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $24 – 4.5 Stars – 96 points