Below is a quick look at our latest reviews published at BevX on April 29, 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
Tablas Creek Esprit de Tablas Blanc Adelaida District 2024
The Esprit de Tablas is Tablas Creek’s flagship white Rhône-style blend and an annual favorite at BevX. The varietals used in this unique blend were all propagated from budwood cuttings from the famed Château de Beaucastel in France’s Southern Rhône. The 2024 vintage is comprised of 40% Roussanne,26% Grenache Blanc, 17% Picpoul Blanc, 11% Bourboulenc, 3% Picardan, and 3% Clairette Blanche…
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Eden Dale Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2022Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of rose petals, boysenberry, and red cherry with supporting notes of hibiscus flower, five spice, cranberry, and forest floor. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black cherry, raspberry, black tea, cassis, and oak. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $48 – 4.5 Stars/94 points
Eden Dale Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2022
Brilliant, medium golden color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of spring flowers, lychee, and pear with supporting notes of guava, honeysuckle, and brioche. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, lemon curd, citrus zest, bees wax, and passion fruit. The finish is long and lingering. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $38 – 4.5 Stars/94 points
Acquiesce Belle Blanc Mokelumne River 2024
Brilliant, light gold/green color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of spring flowers, pear, and green tea with supporting notes of guava, citrus zest, jasmine, and mineral. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruit-driven core with flavors of white peach, nectarine, kumquat, apricot stone, and slate. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. Made with a unique blend of Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, and Bourboulenc. $44 – 4.5 Stars/95 points
Acquiesce Grenache Blanc Mokelumne River 2024
Brilliant, light straw color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of green apple, Asian pear, preserved lemon, and honeysuckle with supporting notes of apricot stone, orange peel, and accents of red grapefruit. The palate confirms the nose, delivering a ripe orchard and citrus fruit-driven core with flavors of star fruit, nectarine, kumquat, and hints of chamomile. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $37 – 4 Stars/93 points
Acquiesce Bourboulenc Mokelumne River 2024
Brilliant, light straw color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of honeysuckle, ripe guava, and blanched almonds with supporting notes of bees wax, sea salt, and grapefruit. The palate is in full accord with the nose, delivering a citrus and tropical-driven core with flavors of lychee, quince paste, mineral, and citrus zest. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. $37 – 4 Stars/93 points
Acquiesce Picpoul Blanc Mokelumne River 2024
Brilliant, light straw color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of persimmon, green melon, and honeysuckle with supporting notes of citrus zest, wet stones, star fruit, and spring flowers. The palate echoes the nose, delivering a citrus-driven core with flavors of ripe grapefruit, apricot stone, pomelo, and hints of green tea. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $37 – 4 Stars/93 points
Spirits Reviews
Inspiro Luna Blanco, 100% Agave TequilaBrilliant, crystal clear. The nose is filled with the scents of baked agave, tropical fruits, and baking spices punctuated by accents of pine needles. The palate echoes the nose while delivering rich fruit-driven core with supporting notes of vanilla bean, lemon zest, and faint hints of butterscotch. Medium-bodied with ripe agave fruit with generous spice notes and a bright, citrus finish. $56.99 – 4.5 Stars