Dr. Konstantin Frank Dry Rosé of Saperavi Finger Lakes 2024
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of elderberry, orange peel, and strawberry with supporting notes of slate, rose petals, and hints of red grapefruit zest. The palate confirms the nose, delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black cherry, mulberry, red plum, and mineral. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $24.99 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Quinta de Fonte Souto Florao Red Alentejano 2021
Brilliant, dark ruby/purple color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black plum, clay, and black tea with supporting notes of mineral, black currant, and baking spices. The palate confirms the nose, delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black cherry, boysenberry, dried herbs, sour cherry, and iodine. The finish is long and lingering with firm tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a meaty texture. $22 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Quinta de Fonte Souto Florao White Alentejano 2024
Brilliant, light green/gold color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of citrus zest, beeswax, and blanched almonds with supporting notes of chamomile, green tea, fresh herbs, and spring flowers. The palate echoes the nose, delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of lemon curd, red grapefruit, slate, and star fruit. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $22 – 4 Stars – 93 points
Langlois-Chateau Brut Cremant de Loire NV
Brilliant, light pale straw color with a fine bead of bubbles. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of green apple, slate, and citrus zest with supporting notes of red currant, bees wax, brioche, and honeysuckle. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of crisp red apple, lemongrass, and quince. The finish is long and lingering with subtle dry tannins. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $23.99 – 4 Stars – 93 points
Langlois-Chateau Rosé Brut Cremant de Loire NV
Brilliant, light peach color with a fine bead of bubbles. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of red berries, orange peel, and slate with supporting notes of brioche, apricot stone, and ripe red grapefruit. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of raspberry, red cherry, nectarine, and wet stones. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $23.99 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Hamel Stratum Sonoma Valley 2020
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, dark ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black currant, dried herbs, and violet with supporting notes of black tea, mineral, and hints of cedar. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of boysenberry, red cherry, black plum, and cocoa nibs. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $60 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Tablas Creek Cotes de Tablas Adelaida District 2023
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red cherry, forest floor, and five spice with supporting notes of truffle, slate, black tea, and sweet tamari. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black plum, raspberry, baking spices, cocoa nibs, and iron. The finish is long and lingering with firm but accessible tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a chewy texture. Made with a blend of 66% Grenache, 18% Syrah, 8% Counoise, and 8% Mourvedre.This is the highest Grenache concentration in this wine we have seen. It's also our favorite vintage to date. $40 – 5 Stars – 97 points
Tablas Creek Vermentino Adelaida District 2024
Brilliant, light green/gold color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of lemon curd, honeysuckle, and green tea with supporting notes of kumquat, lemongrass, and jasmine. The palate echoes the nose delivering a citrus-driven core with flavors of ripe guava, citrus zest, gooseberry, and quince. The finish is long and lingering with tropical and citrus accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $35 – 5 Stars – 97 points
Tablas Creek Dianthus Adelaida District 2024
Brilliant, coral color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red plum, spring flowers, and star fruit with supporting notes of kumquat, cranberry, and apricot stone. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of strawberry, raspberry, orange peel, nectarine, and slate. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with a blend of 44% Mourvedre, 43% Grenache, 9% Counoise, and 4% Cinsaut. $40 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Tablas Creek Esprit de Tablas Blanc Adelaida District 2023
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium golden color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of honey, star fruit, and apricot stone with supporting notes of baked apple, beeswax, blanched almonds, citrus zest, and lychee. The palate echoes the nose, delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of pear, lemon curd, and kiwi. The finish is long and lingering. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. Made with a blend of 48% Roussanne,22% Grenache Blanc, 13% Picpoul Blanc, 10% Bourboulenc, 5% Picardan, and 2% Clairette Blanche. $75 – 5 Stars – 97 points
