Wine Reviews


    Troon Vineyard Piquette! Applegate Valley 2019

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    Hazy, medium deep ruby color with light stream of fine bubbles. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of white peach and raspberry with supporting notes of bees wax, citrus zest, and rhubarb. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of pomegranate, apricot, hibiscus flower, and lavender. The finish is tart with semisoft tannins redolent of rustic French cider. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with a unique blend of Marsanne, Vermentino, Tinta Roriz, Primitivo, and Tannat. $25 – 4.5 Stars - 94 points

  • Troon Vineyard Cuvée Pyrénées Applegate Valley 2017

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    Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of raspberry, blackberry, lavender, thyme flowers, and hibiscus flower with supporting notes of blueberry concentrate and five spice. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of plum, black cherry, and hints of rosemary. The finish is long and lingering with chewy, black tea tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a opulent yet vibrant texture. Made with a blend of 53% Tannat and 47% Malbec. $65 – 4.5 Stars - 96 points

  • Troon Vineyard Kubli Bench Tannat Applegate Valley 2017

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    Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black currant, campfire, and plum with supporting notes of slate, smoked meat, and cardamon. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black fruits, black tea, and five spice with hints of earth. The finish is long and lingering with classically firm Tannat tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a meaty and supple texture. Made with 100% Tannat and that is clear from the first scent to the last drop — our favorite American Tannat to date. $45 – 4.5 Stars - 95 points

  • Palmer & Co. Blanc de Blancs Brut Reims NV

  • Brilliant, light straw color with a fine bead of bubbles. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of white peach and spring flowers with supporting notes of citrus zest, blanched almonds, and wet stones. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of apricot, honeysuckle, nectarine, and subtle toast accents. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant yet silky texture. $85 – 4.5 Stars - 95 points

  • Tongue Dancer Wines Bacigalupi Vineyard Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2017

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    Brilliant, medium golden color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of white peach and lychee with supporting notes of apricot stone, honeysuckle, and citrus zest. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of tropical fruit, lemon curd, and candied ginger. The finish is long and lingering with accents of vanilla bean and oak. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a opulent texture. Made with 100% Chardonnay. $50 – 4.5 Stars - 94 points

  • Troon Vineyard Côtes Du Kubli Rouge Applegate Valley 2018

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    Brilliant purple/ruby color with a mild turbidity signaling a wine that is not heavily filtered. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of black currant and earth with supporting notes of black cherry, leather, baking spices, and lavender. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black fruits, pomegranate, and forest floor. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins with subtle oak accents. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple yet vibrant texture. Made with a blend of 72% Syrah and 25% Grenache. $45 – 4.5 Stars - 95 points

  • Troon Vineyard Cowhorn Vineyard Grenache Applegate Valley 2018

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    Brilliant, medium ruby color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of red plum and pomegranate with supporting notes of slate and dried herbs. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of wild raspberry, tart red fruits, and earth. The finish is long and lingering with ripe but tart tannins. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $35 – 4.5 Stars - 95 points

  • Tablas Creek Mourvedre Adelaida District 2017

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    Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black currant, leather, and black tea with supporting notes of boysenberry, five spice, and rose petals. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, anise, and mineral. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins and blackcurrant. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a opulent texture. Made with 100% Mourvedre. $40 – 4.5 Stars - 94 points

  • Troon Vineyard Vermentino Applegate Valley 2018

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    Brilliant, pale straw color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of grapefruit and green tea with supporting notes of fresh herbs, green tea, apricot stone, and green olive tapenade. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe citrus and orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of green melon, sudachi, and citrus zest. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $25 – 4.5 Stars - 95 points

  • Tablas Creek Esprit de Tablas Blanc Adelaida District 2017

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    Brilliant, medium gold/green color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of wild flowers, honey, and kiwi with supporting notes of citrus zest, jasmine, and green tea. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, citrus zest, apricot stone, and a bees wax note on the finish that mingles with oak. The finish is long and lingering. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a rich but vibrant texture. $45 – 4.5 Stars - 94 points

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