Lucchetti Special Spumante Brut Rosé Lacrima NV
Brilliant, medium ruby/burnt orange color with a medium bead of bubbles. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of wild strawberry and apricot stone with supporting notes of red grapefruit and hibiscus flower. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of raspberry, kumquat, wet stones, and hints of cranberry. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with 100% Lacrima. $18.99 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Eden Dale Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2020
Brilliant, light golden color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of white peach and spring flowers with supporting notes of cantaloupe, apricot stone, and bees wax. The palate echoes the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of lychee, lemon curd, wet stones, meringue, and oak. The finish is long and lingering. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $40 – 4 Stars – 93 points
Eden Dale Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2020
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of raspberry and boysenberry with supporting notes of five spice, dried herbs, black tea, and slate. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black cherry, red currant, pomegranate, and oak. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $50 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Troon Vineyard Kubli Bench Rosé Applegate Valley 2022
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekHazy, light salmon color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of wild strawberry and hibiscus flower with supporting notes of kumquat and mineral. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of crushed berries, raspberry, pomegranate, and citrus zest. The finish is tart. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with a blend of 55% Mourvedre, 25% Cinsault, 9% Counoise, 8% Carignan, and 3% Negrette. $25 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Troon Vineyard Kubli Bench Amber Applegate Valley 2022
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekHazy, medium golden color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of spring flowers and passion fruit with supporting notes of orange peel, baked apple, and soursop. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of peach, kumquat, pear, and quince. The finish is long and lingering with a subtle note of tannins and tart apple peels. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $40 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Padigan Estate Reserve Malbec Rogue Valley 2020
Brilliant, dark ruby/purple color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of blackberry, slate, and dried herbs with supporting notes of black tea and graphite. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, cassis, and five spice. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a chewy texture. $49 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Padigan Syrah Rogue Valley 2020
Brilliant, dark ruby/purple color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black currant and forest floor with supporting notes of campfire, boysenberry, and black tea. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of blueberry, black plum, five spice, and mineral. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a meaty texture. $34 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Padigan Rosé Grenache Rogue Valley 2022
Brilliant, light coral color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of wild strawberry and kumquat with supporting notes of slate, red plum, and hibiscus flower. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of raspberry, pomegranate, and watermelon. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $ – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Padigan Tempranillo Rogue Valley 2020
Brilliant, dark ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black currant, chocolate, and slate with supporting notes of leather, forest floor, and black tea. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, cocoa, dried herbs, allspice, and black cherry. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $ – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Padigan Ranch Sauvignon Blanc Rogue Valley 2022
Brilliant, light pale straw color. The aromatics are moderately intense, offering scents of honey dew melon and hay with supporting notes of persimmon, lime zest, and salt. The palate echoes the nose delivering an orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of grapefruit, citrus zest, green tea, and mineral. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $20 – 4 Stars – 90 points
