Cordero San Giorgio Tiamat Oltrepò Pavese 2019
Brilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of raspberry and bramble with supporting notes of black tea, forest floor, red plum, and clove. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red cherry, forest floor, dried mushrooms, and hints of tamari. The finish is long and lingering with dry tannins. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant yet robust texture. $24.99 – 4 Stars – 93 points
Caracol Serrano Tinto Jumilla 2016
Brilliant, dark ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black plum and boysenberry with supporting notes of mocha, bramble, and black tea. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of blackberry, five spice, earth, and cassis. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a meaty texture. Made with a blend of 55% Monastrell, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 20% Syrah. $9.99 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Padigan Ranch Malbec Rogue Valley 2019
Brilliant, dark ruby/purple color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of blackberry and graphite with supporting notes of raspberry, slate, cigar box, and black pepper. The nose is reminiscent of Cahors. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, cassis, black tea, and accents of red cherry. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $24 – 4.5 Stars – 96 points
Padigan Ranch Tempranillo Rogue Valley 2020
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black currant, boysenberry, and five spice with supporting notes of blueberry, slate, forest floor, and lavender. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black plum, dark chocolate, black tea, and cassis. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. $24 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Padigan Ranch Chardonnay Rogue Valley 2021
Brilliant, medium gold/green color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of lychee and lemon curd with supporting notes of honeysuckle, passion fruit, citrus zest, and slate. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of quince, white peach, jasmine, and citrus zest. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant yet generous texture. $22 – 4 Stars – 93 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
Exprimere Mia — Peake Ranch Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills 2021
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are pleasingly intense, offering scents of red plum and raspberry with supporting notes of clove and slate. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red cherry, pomegranate, five spice, and oak. The finish is long and lingering with silky tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture — the essence of Pinot. Sold as a set with its sibling wine Persey. $118 – 4 Stars – 91 points
La Carraia Sangiovese IGP Umbria 2020
Brilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are moderately intense, offering scents of plum and red cherry with supporting notes of slate, rose petals, and dried herbs. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of blackberry, pomegranate, and violet. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. A super value. $13 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Adobe Road Winery Racing Series White Wine Blend, #66 California 2021
Brilliant, medium gold/green color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of lychee and custard with supporting notes of bees wax, pear, and green tea. The palate confirms the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, apricot stone, orange peel, slate, and straw. The finish is a bit dull with earthy and stem notes. Full-bodied and fairly balanced with a chewy texture. $56 – 3 Stars – 85 points
Adobe Road Winery Blue Dog Cabernet Sauvignon California 2019
Brilliant, dark ruby/purple color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of blackberry and cassis with supporting notes of blueberry, baking spices, cola nut, and vanilla soaked oak. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, boysenberry, five spice, and violet. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a voluptuous texture. Made with grapes sourced from Sonoma County and Napa Valley. $85 – 3.5 Stars – 87 points
