Tablas Creek Cotes de Tablas Blanc Paso Robles 2021
Brilliant, gold/green color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of nectarine, lemon curd, and honeysuckle with supporting notes of mineral, jasmine, and meringue. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, mango, lychee, lemon grass, and ginger. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with a unique blend of 44% Viognier, 32% Grenache Blanc, 14% Marsanne, and 10% Roussanne. $35 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Tablas Creek Esprit de Tablas Blanc Adelaida District 2020
Brilliant, medium golden color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of pear, custard, and honeysuckle with supporting notes of quince paste, meringue, and pineapple. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of lemon curd, lychee, green melon, and hints of bees wax. The finish is long and lingering with toasted oak accents. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. Made with a unique, six-grape, blend of 46% Roussanne, 28% Grenache Blanc, 14% Picpoul Blanc, 5% Bourboulenc, 4% Clairette Blanche, and 3% Picardan. $50 – 5 Stars – 97 points
Nomadica "White" Chardonnay California NV
Brilliant, medium green/gold color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of green apple and honeysuckle with supporting notes of lemon grass and jasmine. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of pear, quince, and blanched almonds. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $54 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Nomadica Sparkling California NV
Brilliant, light straw color with a medium bead of bubbles. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of lemon grass and pear with supporting notes of orange peel and guava. The palate is in substantial agreement with the nose delivering a citrus-driven core with flavors of green melon, sandalwood, and sudachi. The finish is crisp. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $58 – 3 Stars – 85 points
Rancho La Gloria AgaVida Agave Wine — Mango USA NV
Brilliant, very light straw color and slight effervescence. The aromatics are intensely fruity, offering scents of mango and passion fruit with supporting notes of honeysuckle and citrus zest. The palate echoes the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of tropical fruit and green melon. The finish is sweet. Medium-bodied and adequately balanced with a vibrant texture. $12.99 – 3 Stars – 85 points
Papapietro Perry Nunes Vineyards Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2019
Brilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black cherry and dried herbs with supporting notes of raspberry, black tea, and baking spices. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of blackberry, strawberry, pomegranate, and hibiscus flower. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a silky texture that does have edges thanks to tart fruits and spice. $64 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Papapietro Perry Peters Vineyards Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2019
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red cherry and raspberry with supporting notes of lavender, oak, and red currant. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red cherry compote, wild boysenberry, mineral, and vanilla bean. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple yet vibrant texture. $64 – 4 Stars – 93 points
Papapietro Perry Leras Family Vineyards Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2019
Brilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red cherry and raspberry with supporting notes of oak, wild strawberry, and baking spices. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black cherry, hibiscus flower tea, braised rhubarb, and slate. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a silky texture. $64 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Papapietro Perry 777 Clones Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2019
Brilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of raspberry, forest floor, and violet with supporting notes of dried herbs, black currant, oak, and wet stones. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black cherry, cranberry, slate, and sour cherry. The finish is long and lingering with ripe but pronounced black tea tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $80 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Tablas Creek Roussanne Adelaida District 2020
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, medium green/gold color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of quince and Asian pear with supporting notes of lemon curd, honeycomb, candied ginger, and jasmine. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of guava, pear, white peach, and kiwi. The finish is long with subtle oak and floral accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $40 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
