Ola Sol Agave Wine Mexico NV
Brilliant, crystal clear. The aromatics are redolent of Blanco Tequila, offering scents of cooked agave, mineral, and citrus zest with supporting notes of wildflowers and straw. The palate echoes the nose, delivering a baked agave-driven core with flavors of tropical fruit and flowers, sweet grass, and honey rising on the finish with hints of slate. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. A great alternative to Tequila for those looking to have a second or third Tequila-based cocktail. $31.50 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Avinyo Brut Reserva Cava 2021
Brilliant, light straw color with a fine bead of bubbles. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of quince, wet stones, and white peach with supporting notes of citrus zest and brioche. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of lemon, mineral, apricot stone, and toasted bread. The finish is crisp and refreshing. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $22 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Rosenblum Cellars Zinfandel Russian River Valley 2022
Brilliant, deep ruby/purple color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of blackberry, five spice, and elderberry with supporting notes of raspberry, black pepper, and cocoa. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black plum, dark chocolate, boysenberry, and hints of smoky oak. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a silky texture. $40 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Rosenblum Cellars Zinfandel Rockpile 2022
Brilliant, dark ruby/purple color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of cassis, black cherry, and baking spices with supporting notes of black tea, slate, garrigue, and black pepper. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of boysenberry, raspberry, black plum, and mineral. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a voluptuous texture. $40 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Rosenblum Cellars Zinfandel Sonoma Coast 2021
Brilliant, dark ruby/purple color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red cherry, bramble, and hibiscus flower with supporting notes of mulberry, vanilla, and slate. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of garrigue, raspberry, forest floor, and black plum. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a juicy texture. $40 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Rosenblum Cellars Bella Vista Vineyard Zinfandel Alexander Valley 2021
Brilliant, dark ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of blackberry, bramble, and clove with supporting notes of star anise, cassis, and baking spices. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black plum, raspberry, five spice, and mulberry. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a voluptuous, Port-like texture. $42 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Rosenblum Cellars Del Barba Vineyard Zinfandel Contra Costa County 2019
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of strawberry, raspberry, and blackberry with supporting notes of dried herbs, slate, blueberry, and lavender. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of boysenberry, bramble, rosemary, and black pepper. The finish is long and lingering with firm tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a meaty texture. $40 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Tablas Creek Cotes de Tablas Blanc Adelaida District 2023
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, medium green/gold color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of spring flowers, chamomile, and custard with supporting notes of brioche, green tea, pear, and honeysuckle. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of green melon, citrus zest, quince, slate, and lemon grass. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with a blend of 34% Viognier, 31% Marsanne, 20% Grenache Blanc, 13% Roussanne, and 2% Clairette Blanche. $40 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Tablas Creek Syrah Adelaida District 2022
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of blackberry, graphite, and dried herbs with supporting notes of forest floor, black pepper, and black tea. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black plum, blueberry, cigar box, peppermint, mineral, and iron. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a meaty texture. $55 – 4.5 Stars – 96 points
Tablas Creek Esprit de Tablas Adelaida District 2022
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of boysenberry, blackberry, and forest floor with supporting notes of black currant, cigar box, tomato leaf, raspberry, and pomegranate. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of blackberry, red currant, earth, cured meat, and dark chocolate. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a meaty texture. Made with a blend of 40% Mourvedre, 28% Grenache, 22% Syrah, 4% Vaccarese, 3% Counoise, and 3% Cinsaut. $70 – 5 Stars – 97 points
