Troon Vineyard Glou-Glou Applegate Valley 2023
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, medium ruby color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of wild berries, tart red cherry, and rose petals with supporting notes of hibiscus flower, slate, and elderberry. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of raspberry, red currant, black tea, and plum. The finish is tart with ripe tannins. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. Made with a blend of 62% Cinsault and 38% Grenache. Serve chilled but not cold. $25 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Troon Vineyard Extended Lees Aged Grenache Blanc Applegate Valley 2022
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, medium gold/green color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of pineapple, pear, and slate with supporting notes of yellow plum, lychee, citrus zest, and honeysuckle. The palate echoes the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of orange peel, apricot, white peach, quince paste, lemon curd, and hints of bees wax. The finish is long and lingering. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $40 – 5 Stars – 98 points
Donum Pinot Noir Carneros 2021
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black cherry, five spice, and oak with supporting notes of blackberry, graphite, earth, and black tea. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of ripe black plum, violet, forest floor, and raspberry. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a chewy texture. $95 – 4 Stars – 93 points
Donum Chardonnay Carneros 2021
Brilliant, medium/deep golden color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of lemon curd, baked apple, and pear with supporting notes of citrus zest, honeysuckle, and custard. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, oak, lychee, brioche, and meringue. The finish is long and lingering. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with an opulent texture. $75 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Dry Creek Vineyard Chenin Blanc Clarksburg 2022
Brilliant, light golden/straw color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of honeysuckle, lychee, and citrus zest with supporting notes of chamomile and orange peel. The palate confirms the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of green melon, white peach, kumquat, and ripe but tart pineapple accents. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $17 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Dry Creek Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc Dry Creek Valley 2023
Brilliant, light straw color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red grapefruit, honeysuckle, and guava with supporting notes of green tea, pineapple, citrus zest, and fresh herbs. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard and tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of green melon, white peach, mineral, and kumquat. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $25 – 4 Stars – 91 points
We Know Jack! Jack Florence Sr. Vineyard Zinfandel Rockpile 2022
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, dark ruby/purple color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of cassis, cinnamon, and baking spices with supporting notes of black currant, black tea, cigar box, and slate. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of blackberry, boysenberry, graphite, and black plum. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. Made with a blend of Zinfandel 93% and Petite Sirah 7%. $65 – 4.5 Stars – 96 points
Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas Rosé Adelaida District 2023
Brilliant, light peach color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of nectarine, peach, and apricot stone with supporting notes of strawberry, orange peel, and lavender. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of raspberry, kumquat, dragon fruit, and citrus zest. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with a blend of 71% Grenache, 20% Mourvedre, 8% Vermentino, and 1% Counoise — perhaps our favorite Patelin de Tablas Rosé to date. $28 – 4.5 Stars – 96 points
Tablas Creek Dianthus Adelaida District 2023
Brilliant, deep strawberry color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red plum and kumquat with supporting notes of mineral, crushed berries, cranberry, and apricot stone. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of raspberry, orange peel, rhubarb, and slate. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with a blend of 51% Mourvedre, 38% Grenache, 8% Counoise, and 3% Cinsaut. $40 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Tablas Creek Côtes de Tablas Adelaida District 2022
Brilliant, medium ruby color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of bramble, black fruits, and dried herbs with supporting notes of earth, crushed red berries, baking spices, cocoa, and black tea. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black cherry, garrigue, earth, and tart raspberry. 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 44% Grenache, 33% Syrah, 19% Counoise, and 4% Mourvedre. $40 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
