Below is a quick look at our latest reviews published at BevX on October 15, 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 feature a full tasting note, along with links to a comprehensive, detailed review of our Featured Beverages.
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Beverage of the Week
Tablas Creek Esprit de Tablas Blanc Adelaida District 2023
The Esprit de Tablas is Tablas Creek’s top-tiered, white Rhône-style blend and an annual favorite at BevX. It’s always a complex blend of white Rhône varietals, showcasing the winery’s depth of varietals in their estate vineyard. The 2023 vintage is comprised of 48% Roussanne, 22% Grenache Blanc, 13% Picpoul Blanc, 10% Bourboulenc, 5% Picardan, and 2% Clairette Blanche…
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Tablas Creek Esprit de Tablas Adelaida District 2023
See the Full BevX Featured Review Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red currant, blackberry, and black tea with supporting notes of leather, graphite, dried fruits, cigar box, and rosemary. The palate confirms the nose, delivering a red and black fruit-driven core with flavors of boysenberry, black plum, dried fruits, cassis, and sassafras. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture, while being incredibly nimble and vibrant. Made with a blend of 33% Mourvedre, 31% Syrah, 26% Grenache, 6% Cinsaut, 2% Counoise, and 2% Vaccarese. $75 – 5 Stars/97 points
Tablas Creek Mourvèdre Adelaida District 2023
Brilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red currant, elderberry, and leather with supporting notes of earth, dried herbs, charcuterie plate, and hints of violet. The palate confirms the nose, delivering a red and black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, tart raspberry, mineral, and iron. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. $55 – 4.5 Stars/95 points
Tablas Creek Syrah Adelaida District 2023
See the Full BevX Featured Review Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black plum, earth, and mocha with supporting notes of black tea, dark chocolate, guanciale, and leather. The palate confirms the nose, delivering a red and black fruit-driven core with flavors of blackberry, five spice, tamarind, and hints of licorice and mineral. The finish is long and lingering with dry tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a meaty texture. $55 – 4.5 Stars/95 points
Tablas Creek Alouette Grenache Adelaida District 2024
See the Full BevX Featured Review Brilliant, light ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of hibiscus flower, boysenberry, and thyme with supporting notes of pomegranate, violet, and hints of orange peel. The palate echoes the nose, delivering a red and black fruit-driven core with flavors of strawberry, slate, red plum, and subtle notes of sour cherry. The finish is long and lingering with soft tannins. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $35 – 4 Stars/93 points
Domaine St. Laurent Pinot Noir Rogue Valley 2023
See the Full BevX Featured Review Brilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red cherry, forest floor, and thyme with supporting notes of boysenberry and earth, with hints of cinnamon and vanilla. The palate echoes the nose, delivering a red and black fruit-driven core with flavors of black cherry, raspberry, pomegranate, and slate. The finish is long and lingering with dry tannins. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant yet generous texture. $18 – 4 Stars/91 points
Spirits Reviews
Waterloo Barrel Aged 2 Years Old Gin
Brilliant, medium amber color. The nose is expressive, with the charred American oak barrel in the lead, flashing vanilla and caramel scents coupled with baked orchard fruits (similar to a reposado Tequila) and accents of citrus, anise, and ginger. The palate echoes the nose, with brown baking spices from the barrels dominating, followed by notes of caramel, cinnamon, and licorice. Full-bodied with bold wood notes that take this Gin to unexpected frontiers. $39.99 – 4 Stars