Bastianich Schioppettino Friuli Colli Orientali 2020
Brilliant, medium ruby color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of raspberry, baking spices, and black tea with supporting notes of cranberry, wild berries, and slate. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of boysenberry, hibiscus flower, and red plum. The finish is long and lingering with soft tannins. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $20 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Di Meo Fiano di Avellino DOCG 2020
Brilliant, medium straw color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of lemon curd, apricot, and quince with supporting notes of citrus zest, tropical fruit, and pear. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, mineral, and guava. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $29 – 4 Stars – 93 points
Terlan Tradition Pinot Bianco Alto Adige 2020
Brilliant, light green/gold color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red grapefruit and mineral with supporting notes of candied ginger, citrus zest, green tea, and lemon grass. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of pear, meringue, and quince. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $18.99 – 4 Stars – 93 points
Gecaj Estate Owner's Choice Shiraz Rahovec Valley 2017
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, deep ruby/purple color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black cherry and forest floor with supporting notes of cigar box, black tea, and pomegranate. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, blueberry, fig, and clove. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. $45 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Gecaj Estate Owner's Choice Petit Verdot Rahovec Valley 2017
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, deep scarlet color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black plum and forest floor with supporting notes of five spice, graphite, violet, and mocha. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black cherry, hibiscus flower, leather, dried sage, and truffle. The finish is long and lingering with dry tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent yet vibrant texture. $45 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Chasing Rain Merlot Red Mountain 2019
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of raspberry and red currant with supporting notes of cocoa, vanilla, and star anise. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black cherry, plum, mineral, and sour cherry. The finish is long and lingering with dry tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a chewy texture. $25 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Chasing Rain 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 dried herbs, baking spices, mocha, and oak. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black cherry, blackberry, violet, star anise, and vanilla. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a chewy texture. $25 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Chasing Rain Red Blend Red Mountain 2019
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of raspberry and black cherry with supporting notes of rose petals, five spice, and oak. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, boysenberry, black tea, and vanilla. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. $25 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Tenuta Di Collalbrigo Brut Prosecco di Conegliano-Valdobbiadene DOCG NV
Brilliant, light straw color . The aromatics are intense, offering scents of apple and spring flowers with supporting notes of pear, wet stones, lemon curd, blanched almonds, and hints of lychee. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, tropical fruit, citrus zest, and green melon. The finish is long and lingering with crisp lemon notes. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $15.99 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Markham Merlot Napa Valley 2018
Brilliant, deep crimson color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black cherry, hibiscus flower, and raspberry with supporting notes of wild blueberry and baking spices. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black plum, cocoa nibs, violet, and red currant jam. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with an opulent texture. Made with a blend of 87% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petite Syrah, and 2% Syrah. Merlot is the star but the supporting grapes add so many layers and deep intrigue. $17.99 – 4 Stars – 92 points
