Tongue Dancer Wines Rosé of Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2019
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium strawberry color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of raspberry and pomegranate with supporting notes of rose petals, hibiscus flower, and kumquat. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red cherry, rhubarb, and mineral. The finish is long and lingering with tart red fruits and citrus rising on the finish. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with 100% Pinot Noir. $22 – 4.5 Stars – 96 points
Tongue Dancer Wines Putnam Vineyard Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2017
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of dried cherry and dried herbs with supporting notes of black tea, earth, violet, and oak. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black cherry, baking spices, and hibiscus flower. The finish is long and lingering with firm but supple tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a meaty (for Pinot Noir) yet silky texture. 100% Pinot Noir $65 – 5 Stars – 99 points
Nia Pinot Noir California 2018
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, medium ruby color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of raspberry and pomegranate with supporting notes of red cherry, slate, and five spice. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of boysenberry, rose petals, and dried herbs. The finish is long and lingering with subtle, tart red fruit accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. An undisputed best buy. $9.99 – 4 Stars – 92 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
Etude Fiddlestix Vineyard Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills 2017
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium ruby/purple color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of raspberry and red cherry with supporting notes of violet, plum, thyme, and wet river stones. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of ripe, freshly crushed red fruits, Chinese five spice, and sweet oak. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a rich yet vibrant texture. Simply beautiful with countless layers of flavors with ideal weight and deft use of oak (25% new French oak). $50 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Fighting Chance Pinot Noir Santa Barbara County 2017
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black cherry and baking spices with supporting notes of stewed black fruits, fruitcake, and vanilla bean. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of plum, black tea, and dark cocoa. The finish is long and lingering with silky tannins and sweet brown spices. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple and juicy texture. This is a brawny Pinot Noir with plenty of power, color depth, and oak with a bit of Petite Sirah and other red grapes to add muscle. $26 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Tongue Dancer Wines Rosé of Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2018
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, deep strawberry color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red cherry and pomegranate with supporting notes of raspberry and hibiscus flower. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of wild strawberry and mineral. The finish is long and lingering with sweet and tart reds fruits. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant and fruit dense texture. Made with 100% Pinot Noir. $25 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Tongue Dancer Wines Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2017
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red cherry and boysenberry with supporting notes of blackberry, black tea, earth, and five spice. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black cherry, hints of rose petals, and leather. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a silky yet vibrant texture. $49 – 4.5 Stars – 96 points
Bogle Pinot Noir California 2016
Brilliant, medium ruby color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of red cherry and violet with supporting notes of strawberry and dried herbs. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red currant, vanilla, and hints of cigar box. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a silky texture. Aged for 11 months in American and French oak. $12 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Red Hills Cellars Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2016
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red cherry and five spice with supporting notes of red currant, raspberry, mocha, and hibiscus flower. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of boysenberry, plum, and leather with hints of pomegranate. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. 100% Pinot Noir rested in French oak (39% new) for 17 months. Ready to drink but it will evolve with five years of cellaring. $55 – 4 Stars – 93 points
