BevX Reviews – Different By Design
Below is a quick look at our latest reviews published at BevX September 16, 2020. 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
Whitecliff Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2020
Our first review of a 2020 wine at BevX — it’s a winner. The grapes were harvested at night, a technique used by winemakers to pick fruit at the coolest part of the day to preserve the grape’s vibrancy and aromas. The grapes were gently pressed and the juice was clarified to best capture the essence of their Marlborough (NZ) Sauvignon Blanc…
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Wine Reviews
Gary Farrell Selection Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2017
Brilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red cherry and pomegranate with supporting notes of raspberry, forest floor, mineral, and black tea. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of sweet and sour cherry, rhubarb, and roasted mushrooms. The finish is long and lingering with silky tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. $45 4 Stars/93 points
Gary Farrell Hallberg Vineyard Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2016
Brilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black cherry and earth with supporting notes of red pepper, black tea, and violet. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of ripe and tart berries, dried herbs, rose petals, and slate. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $55 4.5 Stars/96 points
Spirits Reviews
West Cork IPA Cask Blended Irish Whiskey
Brilliant, medium copper color. The nose is fresh and vibrant with the scents of citrus with ripe and baked orchard and tropical fruits, along with accents of toffee and vanilla bean. The palate fully concurs with the nose delivering a lush but vibrant grain-driven core with layers of ripe orchard fruits, honey, sweet malt, and caramel. Medium to full-bodied with a lush grain and fruit core foiled by refreshing citrus notes. This Whiskey is a 75/25 blend of Irish wheat and malted Irish barley. The final blend spends six months in casks that had held Blacks of Kinsale’s IPA. $32.99 – 4.5 Stars
Don Q Reserva 7 Rum
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Brilliant copper to amber color. The nose is absolutely beautiful and complex offering scents of deep caramel, baked orchard fruits, roasted nuts, cocoa nibs, and brown baking spices. The palate echoes the nose being lush and rich while vibrant with caramel and silky brown butter foiled by accents of pepper, oak, and a subtle salinity. Medium to full-bodied with perfect balance as the spice notes and abundant acidity match the decadent caramel flavors. A blend of light and heavy Rums aged in American oak for a minimum of seven years. $24.99 – 4.5 Stars