Sonoma-Cutrer Rosé of Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2018
Brilliant, medium salmon color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of strawberry and red cherry with supporting notes of raspberry, pomegranate, and hibiscus flower. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of peach, orange peel, and cranberry. The finish is dry. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with 100% Pinot Noir. $23 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Tongue Dancer Wines Putnam Vineyard Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2016
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black cherry and black tea with supporting notes of boysenberry, earth, slate, and violet. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of red cherry and hibiscus flower. The finish is long and lingering featuring accents of allspice and oak with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. 100% Pinot Noir $65 – 4.5 Stars – 96 points
Nia Pinot Noir California 2016
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium ruby color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of red cherry and raspberry with supporting notes of pomegranate, mineral, and hints of black tea. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red currant and rose petals. The finish is long and lingering with subtle tart cherry accents and supple tannins. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a silky texture. An undisputed best buy. $9.99 – 4 Stars – 93 points
Lucas & Lewellen Pinot Noir Santa Barbara County 2015
Brilliant, medium ruby color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of raspberry and strawberry with supporting notes of slate and hints of baking spices. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of boysenberry and lavender. The finish is long and lingering with subtle oak accents and soft tannins. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. The grapes are sourced from Los Alamos Valley Vineyards and Goodchild Vineyard in the Santa Maria Valley. $20 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Tongue Dancer Wines Rosé of Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2017
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium salmon color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of sour cherry and boysenberry with supporting notes of wet stones, apricot stone, and orange peel. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of pomegranate. The finish is dry and crisp with trailing notes of tart and sweet red fruits. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture and complex fruit notes. Made with 100% Pinot Noir. $25 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Tongue Dancer Wines Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2016
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black cherry and red currant with supporting notes of black tea, thyme, earth, and slate. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of crushed wild berries. The finish is long and lingering with juicy tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture and youthful vibrancy. Made with 100% Pinot Noir. $49 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Bogle Pinot Noir California 2015
Brilliant, medium ruby color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of violet, red cherry, and strawberry with supporting notes of cigar box, mineral, and oak. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of sour cherry, earth. The finish is is long with supple tannins. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a opulent texture. Made with 100% Pinot Noir. $12 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Sonoma-Cutrer Rosé of Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2017
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium salmon color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of pomegranate, and strawberry with supporting notes of sour cherry, rhubarb, and jasmine. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of hibiscus flower and crushed red berries. The finish is dry with a subtle minerality. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with 100% Pinot Noir. $24.99 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Tongue Dancer Wines Putnam Vineyard Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2015
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of blackberry and red cherry with supporting notes of cranberry, earth, thyme, and baking spices. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with accents of earth, oak, and spice. The finish is long and lingering with silky tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a silky texture. Made with 100% Pinot Noir. $65 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Prosper Maufoux Pinot Noir Bourgogne 2015
Brilliant, medium ruby color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of cassis, red cherry, and raspberry with supporting notes of earth, and mineral. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of red currant and dry oak. The finish is lingers with firm tannins. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with 100% Pinot Noir. $19 – 3 Stars – 85 points
