BevX Reviews Different By Design
Below is a quick look at our latest reviews published at BevX on May 14, 2025. Click the links to get each beverage’s score and full analysis. Every Wednesday, we release new stories, introduce our latest reviews, and send our subscribers their weekly, free digital newsletter. (Subscribe here.)
We had another busy week at BevX with new, tasty beverage reviews to share.
We have shifted our review format in order to offer more reviews for our review-hungry readers. The review pages (links below) will now offer a full tasting note with links to a full detail review for our Featured Beverages.
As always, you see all of our reviews here:
Beverage of the Week
Ayinger Brauweisse (Germany)
The great Beers from Ayinger have been available in the US for more than two decades. Their Brauweisse is absolutely traditional with the expected Ayinger complexity and depth of flavors. It’s perfect for summer refreshment or winter nourishment…
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Wine Reviews
Vallée des Pins Rosé Coteaux d’Aix en Provence 2024
Brilliant, light salmon color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of strawberry, crushed red berries, and slate with supporting notes of star fruit and citrus zest. The palate confirms the nose, delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of raspberry, apricot stone, and kumquat. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $17.99 – 4 Stars/90 points
Les Grands Carmes Rosé Coteaux d’Aix en Provence 2024
Brilliant, light salmon color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of strawberry, nectarine, and kumquat with supporting notes of honeysuckle, slate, and citrus zest. The palate confirms the nose, delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of peach, raspberry, quince, and salt. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a juicy texture. $17.99 – 3.5 Stars/89 points
Dr. Konstantin Frank Dry Rosé of Blaufrankisch Finger Lakes 2024
Brilliant, medium salmon color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of ripe wild strawberry, mulberry, and kumquat with supporting notes of hibiscus flower and slate. The palate confirms the nose, delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red cherry, pomegranate, red plum, hints of grapefruit zest, and apricot stone. The finish is long and lingering with bright acidity. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant yet juicy texture. $19.99 – 4 Stars/92 points
Dr. Konstantin Frank Dry Rosé Finger Lakes 2024
Brilliant, pale peach color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of boysenberry, apricot stone, and peach with supporting notes of honeysuckle, lavender, and tropical fruit. The palate confirms the nose, delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of raspberry, red plum, pomegranate, and slate. The finish is crisp with bright citrus notes. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a lean and refreshing texture. Made with a unique blend of 40% Saperavi, 20% Chardonnay, 15% Pinot Noir, 10% Riesling, 8% Gruner Veltliner, 4% Pinot Menuier, and 3% Pinot Blanc. $16.99 – 4 Stars/90 points
Dr. Konstantin Frank Dry Rosé of Pinot Noir Finger Lakes 2024
Brilliant, light coral color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of strawberry, rose petals, and tart red cherry with supporting notes of orange peel, peach, and hibiscus flower. The palate confirms the nose, delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of raspberry, cranberry, and orange peel. The finish is tart with bright acidity. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $19.99 – 4 Stars/90 points
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
Spirits Reviews
Muff Irish Vodka
Brilliant, crystal clear. The aromatics are very intense, giving scents of dried leaves and marshmallow with supporting notes of vanilla and sandalwood. The palate echoes the nose, delivering a citrus-driven core with flavors reminiscent of minerals and earth, accompanied by notes of baked potato skins and slate. The finish is long and lingering. Medium to full-bodied and pleasingly balanced with a creamy texture. $37.00 – 4 Stars