BevX Reviews – Different By Design
Below is a quick look at our latest reviews published at BevX July 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
Belhaven Scottish Ale (Scotland)
This classic is brewed from 100% Scottish Optic pale malt with a touch of Crystal barley malts. Challenger and Goldings hops are employed with a clever touch reaching a modest 21 IBU. Established in 1719, Belhaven brews their beer in the rolling barley fields just 20 miles east of Edinburgh…
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NYAK VS Cognac
Brilliant amber color. The nose is beautiful offering waves of ripe pear and aromatic grapes with supporting notes of sweet oak, honey, pink peppercorns, and vanilla beans. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering an orchard fruit-focused core with waves of buttery toffee, caramel, and hints of ginger biscuits. Ideally balanced with fruit and spice in perfect proportions and a generous dose of bright acidity. $32.99 – 4.5 Stars
Wine Reviews
Muriel Reserva Rioja 2016
Brilliant, deep crimson color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red cherry and dried herbs with supporting notes of black tea, baking spices, cigar box, and oak. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of blackberry, plum, star anise, and vanilla. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. Made with 100% Tempranillo. $21.99 – 4 Stars/93 points
Muriel Vinas Viejas Gran Reserva Rioja 2011
Brilliant, deep ruby/purple color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black plum and cigar box with supporting notes of dried herbs, leather, and forest floor. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black and red fruits-driven core with flavors of boysenberry, red cherry, cigar box, black tea, and clove. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a velvety texture. Made with 100% Tempranillo. $34.99 – 4 Stars/92 points
Casa de Vila Nova Red Douro 2018
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense, offering scents of raspberry, plum, and mineral with supporting notes of dried violet and hibiscus flower. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of boysenberry jam, red currant, and hints of rhubarb. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with an opulent texture. Made with a blend of 40% Touriga Nacional, 40% Tinta Roriz, and 20% Touriga Franca. $11.99 – 3.5 Stars/89 points
Vila Nova Vinho Verde 2020
Brilliant, light pale straw color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of citrus zest and kumquat with supporting notes of honeysuckle, kiwi, and spring flowers. The palate confirms the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of passion fruit, lychee, and slate. The finish is crisp. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $11.99 – 3.5 Stars/89 points