Tenuta Montauto Silio Ciliegiolo IGT Toscano 2018
Brilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red cherry and cocoa with supporting notes of red plum, mineral, cassis, and dried herbs. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of black currant, hibiscus flower, anise, and five spice. The finish is long and lingering with silky tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. $19 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Boccantino Susumaniello IGP Salento 2018
Brilliant, deep ruby/purple color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red plum, cherry, and sweet raspberry with supporting notes of pomegranate, mineral, and lavender. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe red fruits-driven core with juicy notes of crushed berries. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a silky texture. A beautiful and charming wine made entirely of Susumaniello. $15 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Tongue Dancer The Sly One Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2018
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black cherry, five spice, and black pepper with supporting notes of black tea, red sour cherry, and blackberry. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black and red fruits-driven core with flavors of black fruits, clove, leather, mineral, and oak. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a meaty texture. $59 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Pascal Biotteau Mary Taylor Selection Anjou 2019
Brilliant, medium golden color. The nose is fairly intense offering scents of ripe pear and white peach with supporting notes of slate and lemon curd. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with a generous dose of citrus flavors, apricot stone, wild honey, and slate. The finish is long and lingering with accents of mineral and lime zest. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant yet supple texture. Made with 100% Chenin Blanc. $16 – 4 Stars – 93 points
Dixie & Bass Sauvignon Blanc Horse Heaven Hills 2019
Brilliant, pale gold color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of grapefruit and grass with supporting notes of citrus zest, fresh herbs, mineral, and tomato leaf. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of green melon, lemon grass, and quince. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $18 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
Dixie & Bass Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Red Mountain 2018
Brilliant, dark ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black cherry and black pepper with supporting notes of plum, dried herbs, and lavender. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black currant, baking spices, black tea, and slate. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a chewy texture. $ – 4 Stars – 90 points
Be Human Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley 2018
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black fruits, earth, and dried herbs with supporting notes of forest floor and oak. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, boysenberry, and five spice. The finish is long and lingering with soft tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. $17 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Roaming Dog Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley 2018
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black currant and graphite with supporting notes of black cherry, baking spices, and cedar. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of red cherry, black fruits, vanilla, and oak. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a meaty texture. $14 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Roaming Dog Red Blend Columbia Valley 2018
Brilliant, deep ruby/purple color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black cherry and five spice with supporting notes of anise, blackberry, and dried herbs. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black fruits, plum, mocha, and slate. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. $14 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Troon Vineyard Tannat Applegate Valley 2018
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, dark ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black currant and blackberry with supporting notes of wet stones, cardamon, black tea, earth, and hints of campfire. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, five spice, forest floor, and graphite. The finish is long and lingering with firm but polished tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a meaty texture. Made with 100% Tannat. $45 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
