BevX Reviews – Different By Design
Below is a quick look at our latest reviews published at BevX June 7, 2023. Click the links to get the score and the full analysis of each beverage. 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 reviews 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.
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Beverage of the Week
Tongue Dancer Wines Rosé of Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2022
This wine represents the ninth commercial release of the delicious Tongue Dancer Wines (TDW) Rosé of Pinot Noir (the seventh that we have reviewed). Their 2022 Rosé continues to be made with the saigné method — a winemaking technique that bleeds off a portion of juice after a brief contact. They check the tank regularly waiting until the perfect color…
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Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas Blanc Paso Robles 2022
Brilliant, medium gold/green color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of white peach, wet river stones, and kumquat with supporting notes of bees wax, apricot stone, and quince. The palate echoes the nose delivering a tropical and orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of lemon curd, lychee, meringue, and lemon. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with a blend of 49% Grenache Blanc, 22% Viognier, 10% Marsanne, 10% Vermentino, 4% Roussanne, 3% Picpoul Blanc, and 2% Bourboulenc. $28 – 4.5 Stars/94 points
Tablas Creek Esprit de Tablas Blanc Adelaida District 2021
Brilliant, medium gold/green color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of pear and apricot stone with supporting notes of honeysuckle, slate, orange peel, and hints of brioche. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard and tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, kiwi, and passion fruit. The finish is long and lingering with bright citrus accents. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant yet lush texture. Made with a blend of 70% Roussanne, 17% Picpoul Blanc, 10% Grenache Blanc, 2% Bourboulenc, and 1% Clairette Blanche. $60 – 4.5 Stars/97 points
Spirits Reviews
Kuiper Belt 6 Years Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Brilliant, deep amber color. The nose is filled with rich, caramel soaked grain with supporting notes of dried orchard fruits, allspice, clove, nutmeg, honey, and sweet oak. The palate is in full agreement with the nose as it delivers a rich and spicy, baked orchard fruit core with waves of black pepper, cinnamon, ginger, and charred oak. Full-bodied with bold fruit, caramel, and oak flavors all in balance and checked with a bright dose of acidity. Made with a mash bill of 75% corn, 21% rye, and 4% malted barley — the rye spice really comes through. $85 – 4.5 Stars
Kuiper Belt Dry Gin
Brilliant, crystal clear. The aromatics are wonderfully earthy and juniper-forward with the scents of a forest floor with waves of citrus, rose, and wild lavender supported by notes of green tea and orange peel. The palate echoes the nose delivering a generous but vibrant citrus-driven core with sweet orange foiled by grapefruit zest, and warming ginger accents. Full-bodied with ideal balance offering juniper galore with generous supporting citrus and floral contributions. Eight natural botanicals feature in this small batch dry Gin. $40 – 4 Stars