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Brilliant, medium gold/green color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of pear and white peach with supporting notes of green apple, spring flowers, kumquat, and wild mint. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of ripe orchard fruits with citrus, pineapple, and grapefruit. The finish is long and lingering with citrus zest and green apple skin. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant yet generous texture. Our favorite Patelin Blanc to date (and we have liked them all)! $25 – 4.5 Stars - 95 points

Brilliant, medium golden color with a fine bead of bubbles. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of pear and toasted bread with supporting notes of citrus zest, bees wax, and white peach. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of pear, lemon curd, buttery brioche, and honey. The finish is long and lingering with toasty lees and citrus accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant yet creamy texture. Roughly half of the blend is Chardonnay supported by Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier and rested on its lees, in bottle for four years. $60 – 4.5 Stars - 95 points

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Brilliant, medium ruby/purple color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of raspberry and red cherry with supporting notes of violet, plum, thyme, and wet river stones. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of ripe, freshly crushed red fruits, Chinese five spice, and sweet oak. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a rich yet vibrant texture. Simply beautiful with countless layers of flavors with ideal weight and deft use of oak (25% new French oak). $50 – 4.5 Stars - 95 points

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Brilliant, medium pale straw color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of tropical fruit and spring flowers with supporting notes of bees wax, citrus zest, and subtle oak accents. The palate confirms the nose delivering a green and tropical fruit-driven core with flavors of Asian pear, white peach, and a wet slate mineral accent rising on the finish. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant but supple texture. Made with a blend of 51% Viognier, 28% Marsanne, and 21% Roussanne. $35 – 4.5 Stars - 96 points

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Brilliant, medium golden color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of lychee and oak with supporting notes of white peach, tropical fruit, honey, and kumquat. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of ripe pineapple and vanilla custard. The finish is long and lingering with oak and citrus accents. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a voluptuous texture. $39 – 4.5 Stars - 95 points

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Brilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red cherry and boysenberry with supporting notes of blackberry, black tea, earth, and five spice. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black cherry, hints of rose petals, and leather. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a silky yet vibrant texture. $49 – 4.5 Stars - 96 points

Brilliant, light gold/green color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of grapefruit and tropical fruits with supporting notes of lemongrass, citrus zest, and honeysuckle. The palate confirms the nose delivering a green fruit-driven core with flavors of green melon, white peach, slate, and hints of fresh herbs. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant yet generous texture. Made with 100% Vermentino. A perennial favorite here at BevX. $27 – 4.5 Stars - 95 points

Brilliant, medium golden color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of tropical fruit and honey with supporting notes of blanched almonds, oak, and candied ginger. The palate confirms the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of bees wax, pineapple, and jasmine. The finish is long and lingering. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a opulent texture. This is our favorite Tablas Creek Roussanne to date. $40 – 4.5 Stars - 94 points

Brilliant, medium salmon color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of strawberry and sweet rhubarb with supporting notes of watermelon, wet stones, and jasmine. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of raspberry and kumquat. The finish is long and lingering with tart red fruits and very subtle tannins. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a substantial yet vibrant texture. Made with a blend of 51% Mourvédre, 39% Grenache, and 10% Counoise. This is a meaty Rosé with guts and charm to spare. $30 – 4.5 Stars - 94 points

Brilliant, dark ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of blackberry and baking spices with supporting notes of cassis, smoked meats, and forest floor with hints of cigar box. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black fruits, black tea, and vanilla bean. The finish is long and lingering with firm but polished tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a rich and meaty texture. Made with a blend of 55% Cabernet, 24% Grenache, 14% Syrah, and 7% Mourvedre. This Bord-Rhone red blend will best show its nuances if you utilize your decanter. $55 – 4.5 Stars - 95 points