Tablas Creek Côtes de Tablas Adelaida District 2018
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are quite intense and complex offering scents of black currant, mineral, and black tea with supporting notes of fig and cocoa. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of blackberry, red plum, cassis, and fresh herbs. The finish is long and lingering with chalky tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. Made with a blend of 45% Grenache, 33% Syrah, 12% Counoise, and 10% Mourvédre. $35 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Tablas Creek Vermentino Adelaida District 2019
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, light gold/green color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of grapefruit and green melon with supporting notes of citrus zest, fresh herbs, and lemon grass. The palate echoes the nose delivering a green fruit-driven core with flavors of white peach, guava, and apricot stone. The finish is long and lingering with notes of sea salt and citrus zest. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with 100% Vermentino. A perennial favorite here at BevX. $27 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Tongue Dancer Wines 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 red cherry and black tea with supporting notes of five spice and red currant. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of ripe black cherry, raspberry, clay, slate, and vanilla. The finish is long and lingering with lush, ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent and silky texture. $49 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Tongue Dancer Wines Rosé of Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2019
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium strawberry color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of raspberry and pomegranate with supporting notes of rose petals, hibiscus flower, and kumquat. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red cherry, rhubarb, and mineral. The finish is long and lingering with tart red fruits and citrus rising on the finish. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with 100% Pinot Noir. $22 – 4.5 Stars – 96 points
Tongue Dancer Wines Pratt Vyd Irwin Lane Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2018
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium golden color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of "leesy" freshly baked bread, baked apple, and lychee with supporting notes of honey, white peach, and citrus zest. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of baked fruits, lemon curd, and wet stones. The finish is long and lingering with subtle oak accents. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a opulent yet sprite texture. This Tongue Dancer Chardonnay is much like their lovely previous releases with a greater leesy component that offers great complexity and it gives this wine a maturity well beyond its years. $42 – 4.5 Stars – 96 points
Troon Vineyard Piquette! Applegate Valley 2019
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewHazy, medium deep ruby color with light stream of fine bubbles. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of white peach and raspberry with supporting notes of bees wax, citrus zest, and rhubarb. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of pomegranate, apricot, hibiscus flower, and lavender. The finish is tart with semisoft tannins redolent of rustic French cider. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with a unique blend of Marsanne, Vermentino, Tinta Roriz, Primitivo, and Tannat. $25 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Troon Vineyard Kubli Bench Rosé Applegate Valley 2019
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium coral color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of strawberry and pomegranate with supporting notes of wild raspberry and mineral. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of blood orange, mangosteen, and rhubarb. The finish is crisp and ultra refreshing. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with a unique blend of 60% Tinta Roriz, 35% Primotivo, and 5% Grenache. $25 – 4 Stars – 93 points
Troon Vineyard Kubli Bench Amber Applegate Valley 2019
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekHazy, medium gold/amber color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of quince and lemon curd with supporting notes of lychee, burnt sugar, and sandalwood. The palate is in substantial agreement with the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of Asian pear, pineapple, wet river stones, and citrus zest. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant yet rich texture. Made with a unique blend of 74% Riesling, 16% Vermentino, and 10% Viognier $30 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Troon Vineyard Cuvée Pyrénées Applegate Valley 2017
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of raspberry, blackberry, lavender, thyme flowers, and hibiscus flower with supporting notes of blueberry concentrate and five spice. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of plum, black cherry, and hints of rosemary. The finish is long and lingering with chewy, black tea tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a opulent yet vibrant texture. Made with a blend of 53% Tannat and 47% Malbec. $65 – 4.5 Stars – 96 points
Troon Vineyard Kubli Bench Tannat Applegate Valley 2017
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black currant, campfire, and plum with supporting notes of slate, smoked meat, and cardamon. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black fruits, black tea, and five spice with hints of earth. The finish is long and lingering with classically firm Tannat tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a meaty and supple texture. Made with 100% Tannat and that is clear from the first scent to the last drop — our favorite American Tannat to date. $45 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
