BevX Reviews – Different By Design
Below is a quick look at our latest reviews published at BevX April 28, 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
Troon Vineyard Vermentino Applegate Valley 2020
We have been a fan of the Troon Vermentino since first tasting their 2014 vintage. We have watched as they have made decisions first in their vineyards and then choices in winemaking. By no means do I think that their journey is finished but they have just made their best Vermentino to date…
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Black Button Empire Straight Rye Whiskey
Brilliant, deep copper/bronze color. The nose is filled with the scents of charred oak supported by roasted nuts, baked orchard fruits, and a generous dose of black pepper. The palate echoes the nose delivering an assertive oak-driven core tamed somewhat by ripe fruit, caramel, and brown baking spices. Full-bodied with a dominate wood presence. $74.99 – 3.5 Stars
Wine Reviews
Tongue Dancer Wines Rosé of Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2020
Brilliant, medium coral color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of raspberry and boysenberry with supporting notes of plum, orange peel, and passion fruit. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red cherry, slate, and strawberry. The finish is long and lingering. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with an opulent texture. Made with 100% Pinot Noir — more juicy and less tart than previous vintages. $22 – 4 Stars/93 points
Troon Vineyard Kubli Bench Amber Applegate Valley 2020
Hazy, medium golden color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of lychee and quince with supporting notes of orange peel, lemon curd, and peach. The palate confirms the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, apricot, tropical fruit, slate, and citrus zest. The finish is long and lingering with accents of tart pineapple emerging. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant, yet rich texture. Made with a unique blend of 64% Riesling, 27% Vermentino, and 9% Viognier. $35 – 4.5 Stars/94 points
Troon Vineyard Vermentino Applegate Valley 2020
See the Full BevX Featured Review Slightly hazy, light straw color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of tropical fruit and kumquat with supporting notes of fresh herbs, wet stones, and lemon grass. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard and tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of pineapple, kiwi, ripe pear, and quince. The finish is long and lingering with bright citrus accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $25 – 5 Stars/97 points
Mud House Pinot Noir Central Otago 2019
Brilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red plum and fresh herbs with supporting notes of raspberry, mineral, and earth. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red cherry, baking spices, slate, and subtle hints of oak. The finish is long and lingering with silky tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $19.99 – 4 Stars/91 points
Foppiano Vineyards 1896 Red Blend California 2018
Brilliant, dark ruby/purple color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black fruits and five spice with supporting notes of black currant, rose petals, pomegranate, and slate. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of blackberry, cassis, mineral, and oak. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with an opulent texture. $12.99 – 4 Stars/90 points
EQ Costal Sauvignon Blanc Casablanca Valley 2020
Brilliant, light gold color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red grapefruit and spring flowers with supporting notes of kiwi, honey, and wet stones. The palate echoes the nose delivering a tropical and citrus fruits-driven core with flavors of tropical fruit, citrus zest, and kumquat. The finish is crisp with bright citrus accents. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $19.99 – 4 Stars/91 points
TerraPura Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon Colchagua 2019
Brilliant, dark ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red currant and mineral with supporting notes of boysenberry and violet. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of red plum, black tea, baking spices, and sweet oak. The finish is long and lingering with silky tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with an opulent texture. $11.99 – 3.5 Stars/89 points