BevX Latest Reviews for the week of July 29, 2026

Below is a quick look at our latest reviews published at BevX on July 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

Tongue Dancer Wines Rosé de Ville, Rosé of Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2025
Tongue Dancer Wines (TDW) has released its fourth vintage of its amazing Rosé de Ville — the youthful sidekick to their Pinot de Ville. This charming Rosé of Pinot Noir is made with the saignée method — a winemaking technique of “bleeding off” a portion of juice after a brief period of skin contact to create a rosé while intensifying the wine’s red color…
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Latest Reviews

Wine Reviews

Tongue Dancer Wines The Sly One Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2024
See the Full BevX Featured Review — Brilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black cherry, violet, and cassis with supporting notes of hibiscus flower, lavender, black tea, and subtle hints of tomato leaf. The palate substantially agrees with the nose, delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of boysenberry, black currant, baking spices, sweet thyme, and wild raspberry. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied with an opulent texture. $65 – 4.5 Stars/96 points

Tongue Dancer Wines The Sly One Chardonnay Dry Creek Valley 2024
See the Full BevX Featured Review — Brilliant, medium green/gold color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of green apple skins, apricot stone, and honeysuckle with supporting notes of brioche, beeswax, lemongrass, and wet river stones. The palate is in full agreement with the nose, delivering a ripe orchard fruit-driven core with flavors of lemon curd, Asian pear, citrus zest, quince, and hints of fresh ginger. The finish is long and lingering. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. $59 – 5 Stars/97 points

Spirits Reviews

Lux & Umbra London Dry Gin
Bright, crystal clear. The aromatics are very intense, offering scents of citrus zest, wildflowers, coriander, fennel, and juniper, with supporting notes of mineral and honey. The palate is more intense than the nose, delivering a juniper-driven core with flavors of slate, sweet herbs, and grapefruit zest. The finish is dry with lingering honey accents. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a silky texture. $27.99 – 4 Stars

Loca Loka Añejo, 100% Agave Tequila
Brilliant, light golden/amber color. The aromatics are very intense, presenting scents of oak, baked apple, and honey with supporting notes of brown sugar, praline, and maize. The palate is in full accord with the nose, delivering a baked agave-driven core with flavors of roasted pineapple, butterscotch, vanilla, and baking spices. The finish is long and lingering. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a creamy texture. $69.99 – 4 Stars

Partida Cristalino Añejo, 100% Agave Tequila
Brilliant, crystal clear. The aromatics are very intense, offering scents of meringue, vanilla, and blanched almonds with supporting notes of baking spices, dried fruits, and quince paste. The palate confirms the nose, delivering a baking spices-driven core with flavors of marzipan, candied ginger, butterscotch, citrus, and oak. The finish is long and lingering with charred oak accents. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $59.99 – 4.5 Stars

Partida Roble Fino Cristalino Reposado, 100% Agave Tequila
Brilliant, crystal clear. The aromatics are very intense, giving aromas of cooked agave, crème brulee, and honey with supporting notes of vanilla, butterscotch, candied ginger, pear, and hazelnut. The palate echoes the nose, delivering a baked apple-driven core with supporting flavors of baking spices, almond butter, candied ginger, sultanas, and blanched almonds. The finish is long and lingering. Medium to full-bodied and ideally balanced with a succulent texture. $139.99 – 4.5 Stars