Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas Rosé Paso Robles 2019
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, light salmon color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of kumquat and nectarine with supporting notes of wet stones, pomegranate, and sultanas. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of ripe apricot, orange peel, and mineral. The finish is tart and refreshing with sour red berry notes. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with a blend of 76% Grenache, 19% Mourvédre, and 5% Counoise. $25 – 4 Stars – 93 points
2Hawk Rosé Grenache Rogue Valley 2019
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium salmon color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of strawberry and wet stones with supporting notes of red plum and ripe kumquat. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of crushed red berries, hibiscus, and pomegranate. The finish is long and lingering with lovely tart berry accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a bright and vibrant texture. Made nearly entirely with Grenache with just a touch of Syrah. $26 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
2Hawk Sauvignon Blanc Rogue Valley 2019
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, light green/gold color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of grapefruit and persimmon with supporting notes of wet stones, lemon curd, and guava. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, pear, and citrus zest. The finish is crisp with lingering citrus accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture while offering bright, ripe fruit. $26 – 4 Stars – 93 points
Foundry Rodgers Creek Vineyard Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2017
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red cherry and five spice with supporting notes of cranberry and forest floor. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of ripe and sour cherry, dried mushrooms, oak, and vanilla. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. $62 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Foundry Schrader Ranch Vineyard Pinot Blanc Mendocino 2018
Brilliant, light green/gold color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of tropical fruit and wet stones with supporting notes of citrus zest and honeysuckle. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of red apple, pear, and kiwi. The finish is crisp. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $50 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Red Hills Cellars Rosé Grenache Rogue Valley 2019
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red plum and raspberry with supporting notes of pomegranate, orange peel, and slate. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of strawberry and hibiscus flower. The finish is long and lingering with trailing tart red fruits. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant yet juicy texture. Made with 100% Grenache. $25 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Red Hills Cellars Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2017
& Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red cherry and forest floor with supporting notes of raspberry, hibiscus flower, and black tea. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red plum, red currant, earth, cranberry, and oak. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with 100% Pinot Noir. This is the second vintage of Red Cellars Pinot that we have seen — consistently high quality. $55 – 4 Stars – 93 points
Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas Paso Robles 2018
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of blackberry and tapenade with supporting notes of balsamic, forest floor, and eucalyptus. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, cured meat, black tea, smoke, and slate. The finish is long and lingering with ripe, chewy tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a meaty texture. $25 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Anarchist Rosé Against the Machine Clarksburg 2019
Brilliant, pale coral color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of wild strawberry and spring flowers with supporting notes of orange peel, nectarine, and pomegranate. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of raspberry, rhubarb, and hibiscus flower. The finish is tart. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a silky yet vibrant texture. Made with a blend of 84% Tempranillo, 15% Mourvedre, and 1% Pinot Noir. $24 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Anarchist Conspiracy Theory Red Blend North Coast 2016
Brilliant, dark ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red currant and rose petals with supporting notes of baking spices, cassis, and slate. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red plum, black tea, and hibiscus flower. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple and juicy texture. Made with a very unique bland of 40% Petite Sirah, 25% Syrah, 14% Malbec, 11% Sangiovese, and 10% Zinfandel. $38 – 4 Stars – 91 points
