Les Grands Carmes Rosé Coteaux d'Aix en Provence 2024
Brilliant, light salmon color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of strawberry, nectarine, and kumquat with supporting notes of honeysuckle, slate, and citrus zest. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of peach, raspberry, quince, and salt. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a juicy texture. $17.99 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
Vale do Bomfim Red Douro 2022
Brilliant, dark ruby/purple color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of black tea, elderberry, and dried herbs with supporting notes of slate, blackberry, earth, and forest floor. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, five spice, and leather. The finish is long and lingering with dry tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. $15 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Herzog Lineage Pinot Noir Clarksburg 2022
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red cherry, mulberry, and rose petals with supporting notes of chocolate, dried fruits, and red currant jam. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black plum, baking spices, oak, dried herbs, and earth. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a voluptuous texture. $19.99 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Darom Cabernet Sauvignon Judea 2023
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red berry compote, boysenberry, and slate with supporting notes of violet, cassis, and dried fruits. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of red currant, dried herbs, and earth. The finish is long and lingering with firm tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a chewy texture. $32 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
Libby Sparkling White NA California NV
Brilliant, medium pale straw color with a fine bead of bubbles. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of citrus zest, green melon, and jasmine with supporting notes of pear and star fruit. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of grapefruit, green apple, and pomelo. The finish is crisp. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $17.99 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Libby Sparkling Rosé NA California NV
Brilliant, medium coral color with a fine bead of bubbles. The nose is subtle, offering scents of red berries and raspberry with supporting notes of hibiscus flower and orange peel. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of strawberry, pomegranate, and meringue. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a silky texture. $17.99 – 3.5 Stars – 87 points
Valdo Valdo Marca Oro Brut Prosecco DOC NV
Pale straw color with a fine bead of bubbles. The nose is quite floral with notes of green apple, pear, and a hint of fresh bread. The palate echoes the nose while revealing a harmonious orchard fruit-driven core with bright, ripe apples and notes of citrus zest to offer contrast. Medium-bodied with a vibrant dose of acidity and trailing green fruit accents. $14.99 – 3.5 Stars – 87 points
Da Luca Extra Dry Prosecco DOC NV
Brilliant, light straw color with a medium bead of bubbles. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of pear and spring flowers with supporting notes of star fruit, green apple, and citrus zest. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of lemon, white peach, and jasmine. The finish is long. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $16 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Padigan Estate Reserve Viognier Rogue Valley 2020
Brilliant, medium gold/green color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of honeysuckle, tropical fruit, and custard with supporting notes of brioche and oak. The palate confirms the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of lychee, passion fruit, coconut, and meringue. The finish is long and lingering with toasted oak notes. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with an opulent texture. $ – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
Exprimere Persey — Peake Ranch Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills 2021
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of boysenberry and raspberry with supporting notes of toasted oak, brown baking spices, and mocha. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red plum, black tea, mineral, and mushroom. The finish is long and lingering with firm tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a chewy texture. Sold as a set with its sibling wine Mia. $118 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
