Zenato Ripassa Valpolicella Ripasso 2018
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of blackberry and cassis with supporting notes of baking spices, hibiscus flower, boysenberry, and forest floor. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black currant, dark chocolate, leather, and hints of pink peppercorns. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a velvety texture. $30 – 4 Stars – 93 points
Zenato San Benedetto Lugana 2021
Brilliant, medium gold/green color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of lemon curd, honeysuckle, and kumquat with supporting notes of tropical fruit, slate, jasmine, and green apple. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, green melon, citrus zest, and candied ginger. The finish is long and lingering with citrus accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a velvety yet vibrant texture. $30 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Tablas Creek Roussanne Adelaida District 2020
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, medium green/gold color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of quince and Asian pear with supporting notes of lemon curd, honeycomb, candied ginger, and jasmine. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of guava, pear, white peach, and kiwi. The finish is long with subtle oak and floral accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $40 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Domaine Notre Dame des Pallieres - Les Rieus Cotes-du-Rhone, Rouge 2019
Brilliant, deep scarlet color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red cherry and wild berries with supporting notes of fresh herbs, hibiscus flower, vanilla, and black pepper. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black plum and strawberry. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. $14.99 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas Rosé Paso Robles 2021
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, light peach color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of guava and nectarine with supporting notes of grapefruit, strawberry, and apricot stone. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of persimmon, peach, mineral, and kumquat. The finish is long and lingering with stone fruits and citrus accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with a unique blend of 79% Grenache, 15% Mourvedre, and 6% Counoise. $28 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Tablas Creek Dianthus Adelaida District 2021
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, deep coral color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of raspberry, strawberry, and slate with supporting notes of cranberry, rose petals, and hibiscus flower. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red plum, mulberry, and red grapefruit. The finish is tart with hints of citrus and tart red berries. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with a unique blend of 42% Mourvedre, 40% Grenache, 17% Counoise, and 1% Cinsaut. $35 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Flambeaux Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley 2019
Brilliant, deep ruby/purple color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of strawberry and blueberry with supporting notes of baking spices, black tea, black plum, and tomato. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of boysenberry, hibiscus flower, raspberry, and vanilla. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a voluptuous texture. $50 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Flambeaux Cabernet Sauvignon Dry Creek Valley 2018
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red cherry and vanilla with supporting notes of sweet forest floor notes, cedar, and five spice. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of blackberry, red plum, black tea, and slate. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a voluptuous texture. $70 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Flambeaux Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley 2018
Brilliant, dark ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of blackberry jam and mocha with supporting notes of raspberry, mulberry, dried fruits, vanilla, oak, and fresh thyme. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, boysenberry, black tea, sweet oak and cassis. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with an opulent texture. $75 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas Paso Robles 2020
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of dense blackberry, dark soy, and five spice with supporting notes of black tea, forest floor, and tapenade. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of boysenberry, mulberry, cocoa, black plum, and graphite. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a meaty texture. Made with a blend of 36% Syrah, 34% Grenache, 19% Mourvedre, 8% Tannat, and 3% Counoise. Our favorite Patelin de Tablas yet. $28 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
