Troon Black Label G*S*M Reserve Southern Oregon 2014
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, ruby red color. This wine is wonderfully aromatic offering scents of red and black fruits with tart fruits rivaling the sweet ripe fruits and accents of brown baking spices, damp earth, and subtle oak notes. The palate echoes the nose delivering a rich but amazingly sprite fruit-driven core with ripe red cherries and bright cranberries taking center stage with waves of blackberry. Full-bodied while being very nimble with a lovely velvety texture matched by a bright dose of acidity that keeps it fresh and lively. $50 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Chateau Lassègue, Lassègue Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2010
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewDeep, dark ruby red color. The aromatics are quite expressive offering waves of black fruits both ripe and dried with generous accents of cassis, black plum, evergreen shrubs, brown baking spices, forest floor, and toasted oak. The palate brilliantly echoes the nose delivering a dense black fruit core with flanking notes of earth, clove, black pepper, nutmeg, and oak with a silky minerality rising on the finish. This young Bordeaux is wonderfully intense with lush fruit and spice showing incredible depth offering flashes of maturity while the bright youthful fruit still dominates. $90 – 5 Stars – 98 points
Tongue Dancer Wines Putnam Vineyard Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2014
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, deep ruby red with hints of purple. The nose is filled with the scents of ripe red and black berries with supporting notes of earth, mineral, dried herbs, forest floor, nutmeg, and hints of leather that emerge after extended aeration. The palate echoes the nose delivering a lush but very vibrant fruit-driven core with generous accents of earth, spice, and oak finish that lingers on for minutes. Medium to full-bodied with ideal proportions and balance thanks to a bright dose of fresh acidity. The wine's texture is equal to the pleasing flavors as it feels weighty without ever being heavy. Made with 100% Pinot Noir. $65 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Troon Black Label Vermentino Applegate Valley 2014
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, pale straw color. The aromatics are very appealing (you can nose it for hours) offering scents of pear, green apple, and guava with accents of mineral, sandalwood, blanched almonds, and citrus zest. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a fruit forward core with rivaling notes of nuts, subtle oak, and mineral with a dry, crisp finish. Medium-bodied with perfect balance thanks to a bright dose of acidity and generous mineral notes. $29 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Troon Blue Label Sangiovese Rogue Valley 2014
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, crimson color. The nose presents the aromas of Tuscany offering scents of ripe and tart red fruits with supporting notes of black currant, earth, herbs, and subtle brown spice notes. The palate echoes the nose delivering a vibrant fruit core with generous flanking notes of dried herbs, black tea, and subtle earth tones finishing with medium, well-integrated tannins. Medium-bodied with the prefect balance of fruit, earth, spice, and bright acid. $29 – 5 Stars – 97 points
Luna Nuda Pinot Grigio Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT 2015
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekPale straw color with hints of green. The nose is quite fruity without being sweet offering scents of green apple, white peach, pear, and soft red grapefruit notes. The palate echoes the nose delivering a vibrant fruit-driven core that is both ripe and sufficiently tart to create balance and length with soft trailing accents of citrus and mineral. Medium-bodied and ideally balanced with fresh, citrus-like acidity and crisp fruit notes. Made with 100% Pinot Grigio. $14.99 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Domanda Prosecco DOC 2015
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekVery pale straw color with a constant stream of fine bubbles. The nose is very fresh offering scents of ripe pear and white peach with supporting notes of honeysuckle, mineral, and citrus zest. The palate echoes the nose delivering a vibrant, fruit-focused core that is framed by crisp green apple and soft citrus like acidity that lingers on to a clean finish. Medium-bodied and ideally balanced with fresh fruit blast and a creamy mouthfeel thanks to the persistent mousse of fine bubbles. $9.99 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Troon Estate Tannat Applegate Valley 2013
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, deep ruby red color. It is intensely fruity with dense black and red berries, plum, and black cherry with supporting notes of allspice, toasted oak, and hints of smoked meats. The palate echoes the nose delivering a lush and robust fruit-driven core with vibrant tart cherry notes that keep the wine lively and incredibly long trailing black fruits with firm but accessible tannins. Medium to full-bodied this Tannat is ideally balanced and so vibrant on the palate that it never seems heavy while also being quite intense. $29 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Troon MT Reserve Southern Oregon 2013
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekDeep, dark ruby red to purple. The nose is very complex and compelling with ripe, red berries in the lead supported by brown baking spices, cocoa nibs, coffee, and tart cranberries. The palate is in full accord with the nose delivering a rich and dense fruit-centric core with waves of spice, soft earth tones, and subtle oak notes. Medium to full-bodied with dense fruit and perfect balance with a bright dose of acidity and soft, structuring tannins. $50 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Troon Malbec Rogue Valley 2013
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewDeep, dark ruby red to purple. The nose is vibrant and fresh with red berries and cherries with subtle herbal and mineral notes in support. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a bright fruit core that features both ripe, sweet berries with tart raspberry and soft earth tones. Medium-bodied with ideal balance thanks to a bright dose of acidity and soft, framing tannins. $29 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
