Prosper Maufoux Pinot Noir Bourgogne 2015
Brilliant, medium ruby color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of cassis, red cherry, and raspberry with supporting notes of earth, and mineral. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of red currant and dry oak. The finish is lingers with firm tannins. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with 100% Pinot Noir. $19 – 3 Stars – 85 points
Dopff & Irion Cuvée René Dopff Pinot Blanc Alsace 2015
Brilliant, light golden color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of green apple and white peach with supporting notes of wet stones and spring flowers. The palate confirms the nose delivering a green fruit-driven core with flavors of kumquat. The finish is crisp with soft citrus accents. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $14.99 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
Dopff & Irion Crustacés Alsace 2015
Brilliant, light golden color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of green apple and wild flowers with supporting notes of mineral and fresh herbs. The palate confirms the nose delivering a green fruit-driven core with flavors of green melon and citrus. The finish is crisp and clean. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $12.99 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Bogle Sauvignon Blanc California 2016
Brilliant, light straw color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of pineapple, lychee, and lemon with supporting notes of jasmine and kiwi. The palate confirms the nose delivering a citrus and tropical fruit-driven core with flavors of green melon. The finish is crisp with subtle lemon zest and mineral notes. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with 100% Sauvignon Blanc. $10 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Bogle Chardonnay California 2016
Brilliant, medium green/gold color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of tropical fruit, lemon curd, and lychee with supporting notes of honeysuckle, butterscotch, and pear. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, baked apple, and nectarine. The finish lingers with accents of oak and vanilla. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a creamy texture. Made with 100% Chardonnay. $10 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Tablas Creek Roussanne Adelaida District 2015
Brilliant, medium golden color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of kiwi, pineapple, and butterscotch with supporting notes of wild honey. The palate confirms the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of ripe apple and lemon curd. The finish is long and lingering with oak and mineral notes. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a opulent texture. Made with 100% Roussanne. $35 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
Planeta Rosé Sicilia 2016
Brilliant, very light salmon color. The nose is subtle offering scents of orange peel, strawberry, and grapefruit with supporting notes of spring flowers and quince. The palate is in substantial agreement with the nose delivering a citrus-driven core with flavors of pomegranate. The finish is crisp with accents of mineral. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $15 – 3 Stars – 86 points
Carol Shelton Wild Thing Chardonnay Sonoma County 2015
Brilliant, light green/yellow color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of honeysuckle, lychee, and pear with supporting notes of kiwi and lemon curd. The palate confirms the nose delivering a green fruit-driven core with flavors of minerals and flowers. The finish is crisp with a dose of citrus zest. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with 100% Chardonnay. $18 – 3 Stars – 86 points
Carol Shelton Coquille Blanc Paso Robles 2015
Brilliant, medium green/gold color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of honeysuckle, peach, and pear with supporting notes of blanched almonds, citrus zest, and oak. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of nuts and oak. The finish is long and lingering with flavors of butterscotch and oak. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with an opulent texture. $24 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Gundlach Bundschu Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2014
Brilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black cherry, cassis, and boysenberry with supporting notes of black tea and baking spices. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of pomegranate. The finish lingers with supple tannins. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. Made with 100% Pinot Noir. $40 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
