Tongue Dancer Wines Foxtrot Pinot Noir Anderson Valley 2020
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are wonderfully intense, offering scents of black cherry and baking spices with supporting notes of raspberry, mineral, forest floor, and subtle hints of sweet oak. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black plum, black tea, red currant, and vanilla. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a velvety texture. The first release of Foxtrot is a massive hit with us. More please. $39 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Jermann Vintage Tunina IGP Venezia Giulia 2017
Brilliant, medium golden color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of honeysuckle, green melon, and citrus zest with supporting notes of fresh herbs, lemon grass, lychee, and wet stones. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, candied ginger, and lemon curd. The finish is long and lingering with accents of citrus, mineral, and jasmine. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent yet vibrant texture. Made with their classic Vintage Tunina blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Ribolla Gialla, Malvasia, and Picolit. $69 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
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
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
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
