Below is a quick look at our latest reviews published at BevX on June 24, 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 Rambling Fox Pinot Noir Anderson Valley 2023
We are enjoying the third release of Tongue Dancer Wines (TDW) Rambling Fox Pinot Noir. The first rambler hailed from the Sonoma Coast, while the next two (including this one) were sourced from the Grant Family Vineyards in the Anderson Valley. The Anderson Valley is a tremendous growing region for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay…
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Troon Vineyard Syrah Applegate Valley 2023See the Full BevX Featured Review — Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black currant, boysenberry, and dried herbs with supporting notes of black tea, cocoa, rosemary, and accents of tamari. The palate is in full agreement with the nose, delivering a black-fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, five-spice, cassis, hibiscus flower tea, and hints of green peppercorns. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $45 – 5 Stars/97 points
Troon Vineyard Vermentino Applegate Valley 2025See the Full BevX Featured Review — Brilliant, light straw color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of tropical fruit, lemon curd, and beeswax with supporting notes of meringue, green apple, and apricot stone. The palate confirms the nose, delivering a ripe, orchard-fruit-driven core with flavors of white peach, star fruit, jasmine, mineral, green melon, and citrus zest. The finish is long and lingering with faint tannins. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $35 – 5 Stars/97 points
Mary Taylor Frizzante — Sofia Brescia IGP Veneto NV
Brilliant, light straw color with medium bead of bubbles. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of Asian pear, blanched almonds, and grass with supporting notes of citrus zest and mineral. The palate echoes the nose, delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of jasmine, green apple, and red grapefruit. The finish lingers. Light to medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with a blend of 60% Glera and 40% Garganega. $14 – 4 Stars/90 points
Spirits Reviews
Highclere Castle London Dry GinBright, crystal clear. The aromatics are very intense, presenting scents of juniper, lemongrass, and chamomile, with supporting notes of cucumber, lavender, grass, and mineral notes. The palate is softer than the nose, delivering an earth-driven core with flavors of juniper, slate, and jasmine. The finish is dry. Medium to full-bodied and largely balanced with a vibrant texture. $29.99 – 4 Stars
Mr. Pickles Gin
Brilliant, crystal clear. The aromatics are very intense, presenting scents of juniper, straw, chamomile, coriander, lemon zest, and mineral, with supporting notes of clay and gooseberry. The palate is in substantial agreement with the nose, delivering a juniper-driven core with melon, citrus, orange blossom, and dried herb notes. The finish is sweet. Medium to full-bodied and ideally balanced with a velvety texture. $34.99 – 3.5 Stars