BevX Reviews – Different By Design
Below is a quick look at our latest reviews published at BevX April 21, 2021. 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.
As always you see all of our reviews here:
Beverage of the Week
Piccolo Tesoro Rosé Extra Dry Prosecco DOC NV
Made with a blend of 95% Glera (the essential Prosecco grape) and 5% Pinot Nero. The small portion of Pinot Nero is enough to add a beautiful pink color, as well as ripe red berry notes on the nose and on the palate. The Piccolo Tesoro Rosé is bottled as an “Extra Dry…
See the Beverage of the Week feature
Latest Reviews
Spirits Reviews
Old Forester 100 Proof Straight Rye Whiskey
Brilliant, deep copper color. The nose is explosive with waves of rich caramel and sassafras with accents of wild flowers, citrus zest, allspice, and subtle hints of dried red berries. The palate confirms the nose delivering a lush yet spicy brown sugar and brown spice core with flanking notes of black pepper, nutmeg, baked orchard fruits, and vibrant citrus notes. Full-bodied with intense raw sugar notes foiled by loads of spice, oak, and generous acidity. A steal in the Rye Whiskey category. Add a generous drop or two of water to get the full aromatic and flavor experience. $22.99 – 4.5 Stars
Wine Reviews
L.A. Cetto Sierra Blanca Tempranillo Guadalupe Valley 2018
Brilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red currant and baking spices with supporting notes of raspberry and dark chocolate. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red cherry, pomegranate, and slate. The finish is long and lingering with soft tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant yet supple texture. Aged 12 months in American oak. A great wine and a great value. – $17.99 4 Stars/91 points
Piccolo Tesoro Rosé Extra Dry Prosecco DOC NV
See the Full BevX Featured Review Brilliant, medium pink color with a medium bead of bubbles. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of peach and red berries with supporting notes of ripe pear, spring flowers, and red grapefruit. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red cherry and raspberry with hints of mineral. The finish is long and lingering with crisp acidity. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. – $12.99 4 Stars/90 points
Bel Colle Nuwanda Barbera d’Asti DOCG 2017
Brilliant, intense ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of blackberry and pomegranate with supporting notes of black currant, baking spices, violet, and slate. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum and cherry, dried herbs, cranberry, and graphite. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with an opulent texture. Not a typical wine of the appellation — massive and concentrated in style while preserving balance. – $29.99 4 Stars/91 points
L.A. Cetto Cabernet Sauvignon Guadalupe Valley 2018
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red currant and plum with supporting notes of hibiscus flower, slate, and raspberry. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black cherry, baking spices, mineral, and oak. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. – $3.99 187ml 3.5 Stars/89 points
L.A. Cetto Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Guadalupe Valley 2015
Brilliant, medium scarlet color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of blackberry and five spice with supporting notes of cigar box, black tea, and vanilla. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, cocoa, leather, and graphite. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. – $22.99 4 Stars/92 points
Cuvée Nokat Bordeaux 2016
Brilliant, dark ruby color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of blackberry and earth with supporting notes of black tea, plum, and forest floor. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of red cherry, black currant, and graphite. The finish is long and lingering with dry tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a meaty texture. Made with a blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet. – $12.99 3.5 Stars/88 points
Luca Bosio Barolo DOCG 2016
Brilliant, medium garnet color with hints of orange. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of plum and rose petals with supporting notes of forest floor, cigar box, and black tea. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black cherry, leather, and anise. The finish is long and lingering with dry tannins and tart black berries. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a chewy texture. A beautiful, old-school Barolo with charm and style. – $44.99 4 Stars/93 points