Tongue Dancer Ultra Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2019
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium golden color. The aromatics are very intense, offering scents of white peach, lemon curd, apple, and Asian pear with supporting notes of slate, kiwi, kumquat, and subtle notes of coconut. The palate echoes the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, green apple, citrus zest, and subtle hints of lychee. The finish is long and lingering. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a rich texture while being seductively restrained. The second vintage of Tongue Dancer's Ultra is a smash hit. $95 – 5 Stars – 99 points
The Prisoner Chardonnay Carneros 2019
Brilliant, medium gold/green color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of tropical fruit and vanilla bean with supporting notes of honeysuckle and lychee. The palate confirms the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of roasted pineapple, baked apple, and toasty oak. The finish is long and lingering with buttery overtones. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a creamy texture. Made with a blend of Chardonnay, Roussanne, and Gewürztraminer. $40 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Atlas Peak Cabernet Sauvignon Atlas Peak (AVA) 2018
Brilliant, intense ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black currant and plum with supporting notes of black tea, graphite, dried herbs, oak, and tapenade. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of blackberry, cassis, and five spice. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins and trailing earth tones. Full-bodied and ideally balanced with an opulent yet firm texture. $79.99 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Atlas Peak Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2018
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black currant and five spice with supporting notes of oak, mineral, and dried herbs. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, cocoa, slate, and vanilla. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. $49.99 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Samuel Charles Cabernet Sauvignon Oak Knoll District 2019
Brilliant, dark ruby/purple color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black plum and raspberry with supporting notes of baking spices, red currant, earth, and forest floor. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of red plum, red cherry, five spice, and dried herbs. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a velvety texture. $79.99 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Tablas Creek Roussanne Adelaida District 2019
Brilliant, medium golden color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of pear and honeycomb with supporting notes of apricot stone, pineapple, and mineral. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe pear and tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of kumquat, mango, wet stones, and salt. The finish is long and lingering with hints of orange peel. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant yet opulent texture. $40 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Tablas Creek Côtes de Tablas Adelaida District 2019
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red plum and wild berries with supporting notes of licorice, slate, and blueberry. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red cherry, mineral, hibiscus flower, and cocoa. The finish is long and lingering with firm but ripe tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple yet vibrant texture. $35 – 4.5 Stars – 96 points
Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas Paso Robles 2019
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of blackberry and balsamic with supporting notes of graphite, hibiscus flower, and five spice. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, forest floor, and black tea. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a meaty texture. Made with a blend of 37% Syrah, 35% Grenache, 23% Mourvédre, and 5% Counoise. $25 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Tablas Creek Vermentino Adelaida District 2020
Brilliant, light green/gold color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of green melon and citrus zest with supporting notes of grapefruit, kumquat, honeysuckle, and lemon grass. The palate confirms the nose delivering a citrus-driven core with flavors of lemon curd, kiwi, quince, and mineral. The finish is long and lingering with citrus accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with 100% Vermentino. A perennial favorite here at BevX. $27 – 5 Stars – 97 points
Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas Rosé Paso Robles 2020
Brilliant, light peach color. The nose is subtle when cold blooming as it warms — offering scents of orange peel and pomegranate with supporting notes of kumquat, mineral, and apricot stone. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of grapefruit, nectarine, and quince. The finish is crisp with bright citrus notes. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $25 – 4 Stars – 92 points
