Gary Farrell Grist Vineyard Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley 2021
Brilliant, dark ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of bramble, forest floor, and five spice with supporting notes of black tea, cigar box, and hibiscus flower. The palate confirms the nose, delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of plum, strawberry, cassis, tamarind, and tart wild blueberry. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $55 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Gary Farrell Olivet Lane Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2022
Brilliant, medium golden straw color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of spring flowers, lemon curd, and apricot stone with supporting notes of brioche, lemon grass, oak, and slate. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruit-driven core with flavors of white peach, Meyer lemon, meringue, and lychee. The finish is long and lingering. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $50 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Tongue Dancer Wines Pratt Vyd Irwin Lane Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2023
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium gold/green color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of lemon curd, lychee, and citrus zest with supporting notes of meringue, apricot stone, slate, and brioche. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, orange peel, tropical fruit, and quince paste. The finish is long and lingering with bright, natural acidity. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant yet supple texture. $49 – 4.5 Stars – 96 points
Tongue Dancer Wines Vineyard eleven Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2023
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red cherry, thyme, and slate with supporting notes of five spice, vanilla, hibiscus flower, and black tea. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of raspberry, dried herbs, and mulberry. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $69 – 5 Stars – 99 points
Tongue Dancer Wines "Magnolia Montrachet" Chardonnay Dry Creek Valley 2023
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium green/gold color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of honeysuckle, green apple, and bees wax with supporting notes of slate, chamomile, and Meyer lemon. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, sudachi, apricot stone, lemongrass, grapefruit zest, and quince. The finish is long and lingering. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. $59 – 4.5 Stars – 96 points
Tongue Dancer Wines Foxtrot Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2023
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of blackberry, dried herbs, and graphite with supporting notes of black tea, forest floor, hibiscus flower, and black currant. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black plum, boysenberry, five spice, tart cherry, and oak. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. $49 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Maison Rémy Passot et Fils Beaujolais Cru Fleurie 2022
Brilliant, deep ruby/purple color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of raspberry, hibiscus flower, and red currant with supporting notes of red cherry, kumquat, pomegranate, and black tea. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of boysenberry, strawberry, and slate. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. $27 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Libby Sparkling White NA California NV
Brilliant, medium pale straw color with a fine bead of bubbles. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of citrus zest, green melon, and jasmine with supporting notes of pear and star fruit. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of grapefruit, green apple, and pomelo. The finish is crisp. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $17.99 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Libby Sparkling Rosé NA California NV
Brilliant, medium coral color with a fine bead of bubbles. The nose is subtle, offering scents of red berries and raspberry with supporting notes of hibiscus flower and orange peel. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of strawberry, pomegranate, and meringue. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a silky texture. $17.99 – 3.5 Stars – 87 points
Gary Farrell Lancel Creek Vineyard Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2021
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red currant, boysenberry, and thyme with supporting notes of five spice, hibiscus flower, pomegranate, and slate. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black cherry, raspberry, lavender, and licorice. The finish is long and lingering with dry tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. $75 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
