BevX Reviews – Different By Design
Below is a quick look at our latest reviews published at BevX November 23, 2022. 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.
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Beverage of the Week
Troon Vineyard Syrah Applegate Valley 2020
Troon Vineyard has gone all-in on Syrah. It’s easy to see why as Syrah flourishes in their estate, organic and biodynamic vineyard in Oregon’s Applegate Valley. Troon’s Syrah is more balanced and restrained than most New World Syrah with moderate alcohol and an ideal balance of acidity…
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Robert Hall Cavern Select Sparkling Grenache Blanc Paso Robles 2020
Brilliant, light gold color with a fine bead of bubbles. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of lemon curd and citrus zest with supporting notes of meringue and persimmon. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of lemon, tropical fruit, candied ginger, and bees wax. The finish is tart with hints of brioche. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $40 – 4 Stars/92 points
Troon Vineyard Druid’s Fluid White Applegate Valley 2021
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Slightly hazy, medium straw color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of jasmine and apricot with supporting notes of orange peel, honeysuckle, citrus zest, and lemon grass. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of green apple, white peach, quince, and red grapefruit. The finish is long and lingering with refreshing citrus accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with a blend of 65% Vermentino, 22% Marsanne, and 13% Roussanne. $25 – 4.5 Stars/96 points
Troon Vineyard Druid’s Fluid Red Applegate Valley 2021
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Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of raspberry and baked figs with supporting notes of cigar box, slate, and hints of cedar and black tea. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black cherry, blackberry, and wild berries. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. Made with a unique blend of 27% Tempranillo, 23% Malbec, 22% Syrah, 15% Mourvèdre, 6% Grenache, 5% Cinsault, and 2% Carignan. $25 – 4.5 Stars/96 points
Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau 2022
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of wild berries and strawberry with supporting notes of hibiscus flower, red currant, and slate. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of raspberry, red cherry, cranberry, and red beet. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a juicy texture. $14.99 – 4 Stars/90 points
Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau Rosé 2022
Brilliant, light coral color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of red grapefruit, orange peel, and apricot stone with supporting notes of slate and spring flowers. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of raspberry, watermelon, and cranberry. The finish is tart. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $15.99 – 3.5 Stars/89 points
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Square 6 High-Rye Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Brilliant, amber/copper color. The nose is very expressive with intense aromatics of raw cereal with complex accents of wet teak, cigar box, and nutmeg with hints of wild honey. The palate echoes the nose delivering a rich and spicy grain-driven core with butter and pepper toffee, saddle leather, and brown baking spices. Full-bodied with bold spice and oak flavors that maintain a vibrancy due to bright acidity and ideal balance. $89.99 – 4 Stars
Square 6 High-Rye Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
Brilliant, deep copper color. The aromatics are surprisingly sweet with waves of honey, treacle, and maple supported by notes of strong black tea, earth, and sawdust. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a rich, toffee-focused core with loads of brown spices, vanilla, and generous black pepper notes rising on the finish. Full-bodied with robust spice, pepper and oak flavors that team with the sweet grains to create a very unique Kentucky Rye. $89.99 – 4.5 Stars