BevX Reviews Different By Design
Below is a quick look at our latest reviews published at BevX on May 28, 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
Calafia Rosé of Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2024
This is our first look at a wine from Calafia Cellars, and it did not disappoint. Their charming Rosé of Pinot Noir is vibrant and complex, true to the varietal. The grapes for this year’s Rosé were sourced from vineyards in Sonoma Coast (primary source), Russian River Valley, and Anderson Valley in Mendocino. This wine is made using the saignée method…
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We Know Jack! Riff Raff Rosé Zinfandel Rockpile 2024
See the Full BevX Featured Review Brilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of apricot stone, peach, and kumquat with supporting notes of hibiscus flower, cinnamon, and red grapefruit. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, strawberry, and nectarine. The finish is long and lingering with citrus zest accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent yet vibrant texture. $34 – 4.5 Stars/94 points
Calafia Rosé of Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2024
See the Full BevX Featured Review Brilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of raspberry, red cherry, and red grapefruit zest with supporting notes of pomegranate and wet stones. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of ripe strawberry, cranberry, elderberry, orange peel, and slate. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple yet vibrant texture. $28 – 4 Stars/93 points
Cruess Rosé of Grenache Dry Creek Valley 2024
Brilliant, pale coral color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of honeysuckle, kumquat, and strawberry with supporting notes of apricot stone, cantaloupe, and wet stones. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of peach, quince, citrus zest, sea salt, and pomegranate. The finish is crisp and refreshing. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant yet generous texture. Drink chilled but not too cold, or you will lose the subtle aromatics and flavors. $25 – 4 Stars/92 points
Conde Valdemar Rosé Rioja 2024
Brilliant, pale pink color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of red cherry, rose petals, and apricot stone with supporting notes of orange peel, star fruit, and hints of rhubarb. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of raspberry, strawberry, slate, and subtle notes of sea salt. The finish is crisp. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $17.99 – 4 Stars/90 points
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Galliano Espresso Coffee Liqueur
Brilliant, dark mahogany color, being nearly opaque. The nose is filled with scents of dark roasted espresso beans with supporting notes of dark chocolate, brown sugar, and vanilla bean. The palate echoes the nose adding a lovely anise note that marries perfectly with the dense espresso and mocha notes, finishing strong with mint and roasted nuts. Full-bodied and generous with espresso and supporting flavors in perfect harmony — ideal for cocktails. $24.99 – 4.5 Stars