Tongue Dancer Bacigalupi Vineyard Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2022
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, light golden color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of green apple, lychee, and oak with supporting notes of mineral, citrus zest, and lemon curd. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of pear, slate, vanilla custard, peach, and orange peel. The finish is long and lingering. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $55 – 5 Stars – 97 points
Tongue Dancer Pratt Vine Hill Vineyard Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2022
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium golden color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of pear, white peach, and citrus zest with supporting notes of kumquat, lemon grass, and honeysuckle. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of lemon curd, apricot stone, slate, oak, and quince. The finish is long and lingering. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a creamy but vibrant texture. $59 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Exprimere Mia Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills 2022
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red cherry and boysenberry with supporting notes of strawberry, slate, and five spice. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red plum, pomegranate, oak, and baking spices. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. $96 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Exprimere Persey Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills 2022
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red cherry, boysenberry, and five spice with supporting notes of slate, red currant, and oak. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red plum, baking spices, semisweet cranberry, and toasted oak. The finish is long and lingering with silky tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a voluptuous texture. $96 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Valley View Tempranillo Applegate Valley 2021
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black currant, dried herbs, and black tea with supporting notes of black cherry, earth, oak, and lavender. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, fig, five spice, and cigar box. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. $26 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Troon Vineyard Ascendant Rosé Applegate Valley 2023
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekMildly hazy, medium peach color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of star fruit, plum, and orange peel with supporting notes of slate, quince paste, and hints of red berries. The palate echoes the nose delivering an orchard fruit and citrus-driven core with flavors of apricot stone, kumquat, white peach, and citrus zest. The finish is long and lingering with very soft and silky tannins. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. Made with a blend of 38% Cinsault, 33% Mourvedre, 11% Grenache, 10% Counoise, and 8% Carignan. $40 – 5 Stars – 97 points
Tongue Dancer Wines Rosé of Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2023
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium coral color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red cherry, raspberry, and crushed berries with supporting notes of hibiscus flower, slate, and orange peel. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of strawberry, red plum, citrus zest, and mulberry. The finish is long and lingering. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant yet juicy texture. $22 – 4.5 Stars – 96 points
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
Contacto Alvarinho Vinho Verde 2023
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium gold/green color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of green melon, citrus zest, and fresh herbs with supporting notes of mineral, nectarine, and lemongrass. The palate confirms the nose delivering a citrus-driven core with flavors of guava, bees wax, and sea salt. The finish is crisp with tart green fruits. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $19.99 – 4 Stars – 91 points
