BevX Reviews – Different By Design
Below is a quick look at our latest reviews published at January 29, 2020. 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
Tablas Creek Esprit de Tablas Blanc Adelaida District 2017
The Esprit de Tablas is Tablas Creek’s top-tiered white Rhône blend. This Roussanne forward wine is delicious on release but will age for years in your cellar. Tablas Creek is a unique animal on the California wine scene. They are unquestioned pioneers in the movement of Rhône-styled wines in California and many consider them to be the absolute best-in-class.
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Produttori Barbaresco Nebbiolo Langhe Rosso 2018
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of red cherry and baking spices with supporting notes of raspberry, black tea, and wet stones. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red currant and violet. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple yet vibrant texture. $22 4 Stars/90 points
Vezzoli Brut Franciacorta DOCG NV
Brilliant, medium straw color with a fine bead of bubbles. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of spring flowers and citrus zest with supporting notes of pineapple and pear. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, honeysuckle, and bread dough. The finish is crisp. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $24 4 Stars/90 points
Spirits Reviews
Buchanan’s Red Seal Blended Scotch Whisky
Brilliant, deep amber. The nose is fresh and vibrant with scents of lightly toasted grains in the lead supported by ripe, sweet apples, pears, and orange with hints of orange peel, cashew butter, and candied ginger. The palate echoes the nose delivering a fruity but dry core with accents of brown baking spice, pepper, citrus zest, and brown butter. Medium-bodied showing ideal balance with a vibrant, crisp finish. While perfectly pleasant we find that the price out-kicks the liquid in the bottle. $160 – 3 Stars