Photograph Chardonnay Central Coast 2020
Brilliant, medium straw color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of apricot stone and meringue with supporting notes of lychee, orange peel, and oak. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, bees wax, and citrus zest. The finish is long and lingering with oak accents. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $12.99 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Nomadica "White" Chardonnay California NV
Brilliant, medium green/gold color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of green apple and honeysuckle with supporting notes of lemon grass and jasmine. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of pear, quince, and blanched almonds. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $54 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Nomadica Sparkling California NV
Brilliant, light straw color with a medium bead of bubbles. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of lemon grass and pear with supporting notes of orange peel and guava. The palate is in substantial agreement with the nose delivering a citrus-driven core with flavors of green melon, sandalwood, and sudachi. The finish is crisp. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $58 – 3 Stars – 85 points
Rancho La Gloria AgaVida Agave Wine — Mango USA NV
Brilliant, very light straw color and slight effervescence. The aromatics are intensely fruity, offering scents of mango and passion fruit with supporting notes of honeysuckle and citrus zest. The palate echoes the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of tropical fruit and green melon. The finish is sweet. Medium-bodied and adequately balanced with a vibrant texture. $12.99 – 3 Stars – 85 points
Veramonte Reserva Organic Carmenere Colchagua 2020
Brilliant, dark ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of blackberry and rosemary with supporting notes of forest floor and black plum. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black currant, earth, and mineral. The finish is tart with chewy tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a meaty texture. $11.99 – 3.5 Stars – 87 points
Gecaj Estate Owner's Choice Grand Vranc Rahovec Valley 2017
Brilliant, deep ruby/scarlet color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of boysenberry and bramble with supporting notes of forest floor, cranberry, and dense earth notes. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, dried herbs, black tea, vanilla bean, and oak. The finish is long and lingering with firm tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a meaty texture. $45 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
10,000 Hours Cabernet Sauvignon Red Mountain 2019
Brilliant, dark ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black currant and black tea with supporting notes of blackberry, mocha, five spice, and forest floor. The palate is in substantial agreement with the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of sweet black cherry, black tea, and intense oak. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Full-bodied and straddling balanced with a juicy and meaty texture. $35 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
10,000 Hours Red Blend Red Mountain 2019
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of boysenberry and raspberry with supporting notes of vanilla, anise, and hibiscus flower. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, five spice, black tea, and oak. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with an opulent texture. $35 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
Be Human Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley 2019
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of blackberry and blueberry with supporting notes of black currant, dried herbs, and violet. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black cherry, baking spices, oak, and red currant. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a rich texture. $17 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
Qunita do Vallado Rosé Douro 2020
Brilliant, medium salmon color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of violet and red plum with supporting notes of hibiscus flower and wet stones. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of raspberry, red currant, mineral, and hints of cranberry. The finish is crisp and dry. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with 100% Touriga Nacional. $19.99 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
