Earl Stevens Selections Moscato California NV
Slightly cloudy, medium gold color with light bubbles. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of spring flowers and orange peel with supporting notes of peach and pineapple. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with tropical notes as well that delivers flavors of guava, lychee, cantaloupe, and a hint of bees wax. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a opulent yet sprite texture. $14 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Earl Stevens Selections Function Red Blend California NV
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of blackberry jam and plum with supporting notes of vanilla bean and oak. The palate confirms the nose delivering a sweet, black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, five spice, and vanilla cream. The finish is long and lingering with soft, silky tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a creamy texture. $15 – 3.5 Stars – 87 points
Tablas Creek Esprit de Tablas Blanc Adelaida District 2018
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium gold/green color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of honey, orange peel, and lychee with supporting notes of blanched almonds, apricot stone, and mineral. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of pear, custard, sandalwood, and soft oak accents. The finish is long and lingering with subtle tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a creamy yet vibrant texture. I sense that this may be the most age-worthy Esprit Blanc that I have tasted. It's drinking well now but could easily evolve into an epic wine. $45 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
2Hawk Malbec Rogue Valley 2017
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of blackberry and raspberry with supporting notes of black tea, graphite, cocoa, slate, and cigar box. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black cherry, plum, hibiscus flower, and black pepper. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins and subtle oak accents. Full-bodied and ideally balanced with a meaty texture. $34 – 4 Stars – 93 points
2Hawk Darow Series Malbec Rogue Valley 2017
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, deep scarlet color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of cassis and black plum with supporting notes of boysenberry, cardamon, leather, mocha, and white truffle. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of blackberry, graphite, pomegranate, and forest floor. The finish is long and lingering with firm tannins with silky oak accents. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a voluptuous and chewy texture. $49 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
2Hawk Darow Series Viognier Rogue Valley 2017
Brilliant, medium gold color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of wild flowers and tropical fruit with supporting notes of honeysuckle, jasmine, and lemon curd. The palate echoes the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of passion fruit, coconut, vanilla, and meringue. The finish is long and lingering with toasted oak rising on the finish. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a opulent and mildly chewy texture. $46 – 4 Stars – 90 points
2Hawk Viognier Rogue Valley 2018
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium gold/green color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of tropical fruit and peach with supporting notes of lemon curd, bees wax, jasmine, and slate. The palate confirms the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of pineapple, apricot stone, orange peel, and candied ginger. The finish is long and lingering with subtle, tart fruit accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a creamy while vibrant texture thanks to a generous dose of bright acidity. This wine is an absolute beauty that celebrates the essence of Viognier. $26 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Foppiano Sauvignon Blanc Russian River Valley 2019
Brilliant, pale straw color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of citrus zest and kumquat with supporting notes of kiwi and red grapefruit. The palate confirms the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of honeysuckle, lemon grass, white peach, and wet stones. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $20 – 4 Stars – 92 points
2Hawk Grenache Rogue Valley 2017
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of blackberry and cassis with supporting notes of boysenberry jam, five spice, leather, and slate. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, forest floor, and dried herbs. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent yet vibrant texture. $32 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
2Hawk Darow Series Tempranillo Rogue Valley 2016
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black cherry and mineral with supporting notes of cigar box, dried herbs, and fig. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black fruits, black tea, and baking spices. The finish is long and lingering with dry tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a meaty texture. $49 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
