Anaba Turbine Red Sonoma County 2022
Brilliant, deep ruby/purple color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of boysenberry, dried herbs, and raspberry with supporting notes of black tea, baking spices, and cocoa nibs. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of blackberry, cassis, five spice, plum, and mineral. The finish is long and lingering with ripe, chewy tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a voluptuous texture. Made with a blend of 40% Mourvedre, 30% Syrah, 24% Grenache, and 6% Petite Sirah. $48 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Tongue Dancer Wines Rosé of Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2024
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, light salmon color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of raspberry, crushed red berries, and slate with supporting notes of red grapefruit, apricot stone, and citrus zest. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of strawberry, red cherry, mulberry, and mineral. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant yet supple texture. $25 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Tongue Dancer Wines Rosé de Ville, Rosé of Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2024
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium salmon color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of raspberry, crushed berries, and ripe tropical fruit with supporting notes of slate, French cantaloupe, and spring flowers. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of strawberry, nectarine, kumquat, and mineral. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. This is an amazing and complex wine that becomes another delicious and fascinating wine when it warms in the glass. $29 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Tongue Dancer Wines The Sly One Chardonnay Dry Creek Valley 2023
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium gold/green color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of lemon curd, spring flowers, and lychee with supporting notes of apricot stone, green tea, and guava. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, star fruit, citrus zest, blanched almonds, bees wax, and lightly toasted hazelnut. The finish is long and lingering. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. $59 – 5 Stars – 98 points
Tongue Dancer Wines Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2023
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium/deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black cherry, forest floor, and baking spices with supporting notes of bramble, clay, and cinnamon pastry. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of red cherry, elderberry, pomegranate, boysenberry jam, and hints of tamarind. The finish is long and lingering with firm yet well-integrated tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. $55 – 5 Stars – 97 points
Dr. Konstantin Frank Dry Rosé of Blaufrankisch Finger Lakes 2024
Brilliant, medium salmon color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of ripe wild strawberry, mulberry, and kumquat with supporting notes of hibiscus flower and slate. The palate confirms the nose, delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red cherry, pomegranate, red plum, hints of grapefruit zest, and apricot stone. The finish is long and lingering with bright acidity. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant yet juicy texture. $19.99 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Dr. Konstantin Frank Dry Rosé Finger Lakes 2024
Brilliant, pale peach color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of boysenberry, apricot stone, and peach with supporting notes of honeysuckle, lavender, and tropical fruit. The palate confirms the nose, delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of raspberry, red plum, pomegranate, and slate. The finish is crisp with bright citrus notes. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a lean and refreshing texture. Made with a unique blend of 40% Saperavi, 20% Chardonnay, 15% Pinot Noir, 10% Riesling, 8% Gruner Veltliner, 4% Pinot Menuier, and 3% Pinot Blanc. $16.99 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Dr. Konstantin Frank Dry Rosé of Pinot Noir Finger Lakes 2024
Brilliant, light coral color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of strawberry, rose petals, and tart red cherry with supporting notes of orange peel, peach, and hibiscus flower. The palate confirms the nose, delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of raspberry, cranberry, and orange peel. The finish is tart with bright acidity. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $19.99 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Dr. Konstantin Frank Dry Rosé of Saperavi Finger Lakes 2024
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of elderberry, orange peel, and strawberry with supporting notes of slate, rose petals, and hints of red grapefruit zest. The palate confirms the nose, delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black cherry, mulberry, red plum, and mineral. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $24.99 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Hamel Stratum Sonoma Valley 2020
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, dark ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black currant, dried herbs, and violet with supporting notes of black tea, mineral, and hints of cedar. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of boysenberry, red cherry, black plum, and cocoa nibs. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $60 – 4 Stars – 91 points
