Tongue Dancer Wines Rosé de Ville Pinot Noir North Coast 2020
Brilliant, medium ruby color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of raspberry and orange peel with supporting notes of kumquat and slate. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red cherry, hibiscus flower, and pomegranate. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with the saigné method from 100% Pinot Noir. $70 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Tongue Dancer Wines Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2019
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are wonderfully intense offering scents of black cherry and raspberry with supporting notes of black tea, forest floor, cigar box, and oak. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of blackberry, five spice, and hibiscus flower. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. This is the 8th vintage of their classic Pinot — it reminds me a lot of their great 2016 vintage. $49 – 4.5 Stars – 96 points
Troon Vineyard Kubli Bench Amber Applegate Valley 2020
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekHazy, medium golden color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of lychee and quince with supporting notes of orange peel, lemon curd, and peach. The palate confirms the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, apricot, tropical fruit, slate, and citrus zest. The finish is long and lingering with accents of tart pineapple emerging. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant, yet rich texture. Made with a unique blend of 64% Riesling, 27% Vermentino, and 9% Viognier. $35 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Tongue Dancer Wines Rosé of Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2020
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium coral color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of raspberry and boysenberry with supporting notes of plum, orange peel, and passion fruit. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red cherry, slate, and strawberry. The finish is long and lingering. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with an opulent texture. Made with 100% Pinot Noir — more juicy and less tart than previous vintages. $22 – 4 Stars – 93 points
Troon Vineyard Vermentino Applegate Valley 2020
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekSlightly hazy, light straw color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of tropical fruit and kumquat with supporting notes of fresh herbs, wet stones, and lemon grass. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard and tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of pineapple, kiwi, ripe pear, and quince. The finish is long and lingering with bright citrus accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $25 – 5 Stars – 97 points
Foppiano Vineyards 1896 Red Blend California 2018
Brilliant, dark ruby/purple color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black fruits and five spice with supporting notes of black currant, rose petals, pomegranate, and slate. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of blackberry, cassis, mineral, and oak. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with an opulent texture. $12.99 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Be Human Rosé Cabernet Sauvignon Red Mountain 2020
Brilliant, medium salmon color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of red currant and cranberry with supporting notes of hibiscus flower and mineral. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red berries, wild strawberry, and pomegranate. The finish is crisp with hints of citrus. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $17 – 4 Stars – 91 points
10,000 Hours Red Blend Red Mountain 2018
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of raspberry, anise, and vanilla with supporting notes of boysenberry and dried herbs. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black fruits, baking spices, oak, and black tea astringency. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a meaty texture. $35 – 3.5 Stars – 85 points
Tongue Dancer The Sly One Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2018
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black cherry, five spice, and black pepper with supporting notes of black tea, red sour cherry, and blackberry. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black and red fruits-driven core with flavors of black fruits, clove, leather, mineral, and oak. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a meaty texture. $59 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Dixie & Bass Sauvignon Blanc Horse Heaven Hills 2019
Brilliant, pale gold color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of grapefruit and grass with supporting notes of citrus zest, fresh herbs, mineral, and tomato leaf. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of green melon, lemon grass, and quince. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $18 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
