BevX Latest Reviews for the week of April 22, 2026

Below is a quick look at our latest reviews published at BevX on April 22, 2026. Click the links to get each beverage’s score and full analysis. Every Wednesday, we release new stories, introduce our latest reviews, and send subscribers their weekly, free digital newsletter. (Subscribe here.)

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Beverage of the Week

Tongue Dancer Wines Vineyard eleven Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2024
We are pleased to see the second vintage of Tongue Dancer Wines’ (TDW) Vineyard Eleven Pinot Noir. Like its predecessor, this Pinot goes to 11. Vineyard eleven (lowercase intended) is a gorgeous, 21-acre ranch with an eleven-acre Pinot Noir vineyard. The vineyard is owned by Marla & Geoffrey Bedrosian, the proprietors of Domaine de la Rivière… See the Beverage of the Week feature

Latest Reviews

Wine Reviews

Tablas Creek Esprit de Tablas Blanc Adelaida District 2024
See the Full BevX Featured Review Brilliant, medium golden color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of poached Asian pear, honeysuckle, and lychee with supporting notes of chamomile, citrus zest, and mineral. The palate is in full agreement with the nose, delivering a ripe orchard fruit-driven core with flavors of white peach, lemon curd, star fruit, wet stones, bees wax, and hints of orange peel. The finish is long and lingering. Medium to full-bodied, and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $75 – 5 Stars/97 points

Tongue Dancer Wines Rosé de Ville, Rosé of Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2025
Brilliant, light coral color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red grapefruit, kumquat, and strawberry with supporting notes of salt, hibiscus flower, and peach pit. The palate is in full accord with the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of yellow plum, blood orange, rhubarb preserves, and slate. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. $29 – 4.5 Stars/95 points

Tongue Dancer Wines Rosé of Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2025
Brilliant, medium coral color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red cherry, raspberry, and apricot stone with supporting notes of red grapefruit, boysenberry, and kumquat. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of strawberry, nectarine, bitter Seville orange, and hints of pomegranate. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. $25 – 4.5 Stars/95 points

Tongue Dancer Wines The Sly One Rosé Anderson Valley 2025
Brilliant, medium coral color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red cherry, raspberry, and apricot stone with supporting notes of red grapefruit, boysenberry, mineral, and kumquat. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of wild strawberry, mulberry, slate, and watermelon. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple yet vibrant texture. $35 – 5 Stars/97 points

We Know Jack! Riff Raff Rosé Zinfandel Rockpile 2025
See the Full BevX Featured Review Brilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of star fruit, honeysuckle, and kumquat with supporting notes of red grapefruit, orange peel, and mango. The palate is in full agreement with the nose, delivering a ripe orchard fruit-driven core with flavors of apricot stone, strawberry, white peach, and slate. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. $35 – 4.5 Stars/94 points

We Know Jack! Outta Luck Syrah Rockpile 2023
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black plum, mocha, and forest floor with supporting notes of black tea, boysenberry, and hints of licorice. The palate confirms the nose, delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of blackberry, tamari, black cherry, cassis, and slate. The finish is long and lingering with ripe and chewy tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $50 – 4.5 Stars/95 points

Spirits Reviews

Isle of Skye 18 Years Old Blended Scotch Whisky
Brilliant, pale copper color. The nose is filled with the scents of earth and green apples with supporting notes of sea breezes, citrus, and black pepper with hints of campfire. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a rich fruit-forward core with flavors of fruitcake with accents of caramel, cocoa, toffee, and hints of smoke. Medium to full-bodied with ideal balance as this Whisky marries fruit and spice with complex earth tones. $64.99 – 4 Stars