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
Troon Vineyard Cuvée Pyrénées 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 smoked meat with supporting notes of forest floor, black tea, graphite, dried herbs, and baking spices. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, black cherry, five spice, mineral, and oak. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a chewy texture. Made with a blend of 70% Tannat and 30% Malbec. $65 – 4.5 Stars – 96 points
Troon Vineyard Amphora Amber Vermentino Applegate Valley 2019
Cloudy, deep golden color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of apricot stone, fresh thyme, and quince with supporting notes of orange peel and cantaloupe. The palate is in substantial agreement with the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of citrus zest, wet stones, guava, and pear. The finish is long and lingering with drying tannins. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $35 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
Troon Vineyard Estate Syrah Applegate Valley 2018
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of blackberry and black pepper with supporting notes of bacon, cassis, five spice, forest floor, and earth. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, baking spices, cardamon, and black tea. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins and subtle oak accents. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a meaty texture. $30 – 4 Stars – 93 points
Troon Vineyard Whole Cluster Fermented Syrah 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 plum, mineral, and green peppercorn with supporting notes of black tea, cigar box, and dried herbs. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of boysenberry, cardamon, leather, and dark cocoa. The finish is long and lingering with firm tannins and subtle oak accents. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a chewy texture. $45 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Troon Vineyard Côtes Du Kubli Blanc Applegate Valley 2019
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium golden color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of tropical fruit and citrus zest with supporting notes of blanched almonds, jasmine, and bees wax. The palate echoes the nose delivering an orchard fruit-driven core with flavors of pineapple, kiwi, white peach, pear, wet stones, and citrus zest. The finish is long and lingering. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a voluptuous texture. Made with a blend of 42% Viognier, 35% Marsanne, 23% Roussanne — this is a special wine. $35 – 5 Stars – 98 points
Tablas Creek Grenache Blanc Paso Robles 2019
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, medium green/gold color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of green apple and fresh herbs with supporting notes of lemon curd, honeysuckle, and wet river stones. The palate confirms the nose delivering a citrus-driven core with flavors of white peach, lemon drops, apricot stone, and tea biscuits. The finish is long and lingering with bright citrus accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. We have always been fond of the Tablas Creek Grenache Blanc but this year's goes to eleven! $30 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas Blanc Paso Robles 2019
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, medium gold/green color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of spring flowers and nectarine with supporting notes of citrus zest, pear, and quince. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, orange peel, slate, and salt. The finish is long and lingering with complex citrus accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant yet generous texture. $25 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
