BevX Reviews Different By Design
Below is a quick look at our latest reviews published at BevX on June 4, 2025. 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.)
We had another busy week at BevX with new, tasty beverage reviews to share.
We have shifted our review format 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 detailed review of our Featured Beverages.
As always, you can see all of our reviews here:
Beverage of the Week
We Know Jack! Riff Raff Rosé Zinfandel Rockpile 2024
We had the great pleasure of being introduced to We Know Jack! with their 2021 Rockpile Zinfandel. Their 2022 Rockpile Zin was even better. We thought we knew We Know Jack!, but we didn’t know it all. It was a terrific surprise to recently discover a Rosé from this superb independent wine brand. We know that Zinfandel is the star of the show at this exceptional vineyard. Zinfandel is capable of producing lovely and complex Rosé wines…
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Rodney Strong Sauvignon Blanc Alexander Valley 2024
Brilliant, light straw color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of apricot stone, spring flowers, and star fruit with supporting notes of orange peel, lemon curd, and jasmine. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, kiwi, kumquat, and quince. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. $25 – 4 Stars/90 points
Empire Estate Blanc de Blanc Brut Finger Lakes NV
Brilliant, medium gold color with a fine bead of bubbles. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of citrus zest, green apple, and guava with supporting notes of tropical fruit, lemon curd, and slate. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, brioche, jasmine, and bees wax. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $21.99 – 4 Stars/92 points
Spirits Reviews
Siponey Pollinator (RTD-NA)
Hazy, pale pink/salmon color with a subtle bead of bubbles — the appearance of pink lemonade. The nose is filled with the scents of hibiscus tea and red berries with accents of honey and citrus. The palate echoes the nose, delivering a red berry-driven core with supporting waves of honey and lemon zest. Light to medium-bodied with a light spritz and a bright, clean, refreshing finish. Serve chilled, over ice, or mix with White Rum, Vodka, and Tequila. $20 – 6-pack. 355ml cans – 4.5 Stars
Siponey Roots (RTD-NA)
Hazy, green/gold color with a subtle bead of bubbles. The nose offers subtle scents of ginger and honey with accents of citrus and grass. The palate fully agrees with the nose, delivering a peppery ginger-driven core with tasty waves of honey and lime. Light to medium-bodied with a light spritz and a bright, clean, peppery finish. Serve chilled, over ice, or mix with Whiskey, Vodka, and Rum. $20 – 6-pack. 355ml cans – 4 Stars