Troon Vineyard Cowhorn Vineyard Grenache Applegate Valley 2018
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium ruby color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of red plum and pomegranate with supporting notes of slate and dried herbs. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of wild raspberry, tart red fruits, and earth. The finish is long and lingering with ripe but tart tannins. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $35 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Sonoma-Cutrer Flanc de Coteau Blocs Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2017
Brilliant, deep ruby/purple color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black plum and baking spices with supporting notes of hibiscus flower, cigar box, dried herbs, and a beautiful earth component that's charmingly autumnal. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of red currant, boysenberry, and black tea. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a velvety texture. $49.99 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Tablas Creek Mourvedre Adelaida District 2017
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black currant, leather, and black tea with supporting notes of boysenberry, five spice, and rose petals. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, anise, and mineral. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins and blackcurrant. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a opulent texture. Made with 100% Mourvedre. $40 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Troon Vineyard Vermentino Applegate Valley 2018
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, pale straw color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of grapefruit and green tea with supporting notes of fresh herbs, green tea, apricot stone, and green olive tapenade. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe citrus and orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of green melon, sudachi, and citrus zest. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $25 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Tablas Creek Côtes de Tablas Blanc Adelaida District 2018
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, medium green/gold color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of apricot stone and lemon grass with supporting notes of nectarine, mineral, and citrus zest. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of lemon curd, kiwi, and wet stones. The finish is long and lingering with more mineral and citrus. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant but lush texture. $30 – 4 Stars – 93 points
Tablas Creek Esprit de Tablas Blanc Adelaida District 2017
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, medium gold/green color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of wild flowers, honey, and kiwi with supporting notes of citrus zest, jasmine, and green tea. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, citrus zest, apricot stone, and a bees wax note on the finish that mingles with oak. The finish is long and lingering. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a rich but vibrant texture. $45 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas Blanc Adelaida District 2018
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium gold/green color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of pear and white peach with supporting notes of green apple, spring flowers, kumquat, and wild mint. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of ripe orchard fruits with citrus, pineapple, and grapefruit. The finish is long and lingering with citrus zest and green apple skin. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant yet generous texture. Our favorite Patelin Blanc to date (and we have liked them all)! $25 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Tablas Creek Grenache Blanc Adelaida District 2018
Brilliant, medium gold/green color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of green apple and grapefruit with supporting notes of lemon grass, soursop, tarragon, and mineral. The palate confirms the nose delivering a green fruit-driven core with flavors of white peach, lemon curd, and citrus zest. The finish is long and lingering with bright citrus notes. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $35 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Ruffino Modus IGT Toscano 2016
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of blackberry and red cherry with supporting notes of plum, earth, dried herbs, and rosemary. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of freshly crushed berries, dark cocoa, and five spice. The finish is long and lingering with ripe and chewy tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a rich, meaty texture. Made with a blend of 39% Sangiovese, 35% Merlot, and 26% Cabernet Sauvignon. It is a harmonious blend of the three varietals but it certainly has the soul of Tuscan Sangiovese. $25.99 – 4 Stars – 93 points
Chateau Lassègue, Lassègue Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2011
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of blackberry and forest floor with supporting notes of five spice, black currant, black tea, and plum. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black fruits, leather, and oak. The finish is long and lingering with firm tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a rich texture with dried fruits and mineral rising on the finish. Made with a blend of 62% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, and 8% Cabernet Sauvignon. A young and beautiful wine from a difficult vintage. $65 – 4 Stars – 92 points
