Qunita do Vallado White Douro 2020
Brilliant, light straw color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of spring flowers and green melon with supporting notes of pear, mineral, and salt. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of ripe melon, red apple, and hints of kumquat with wet river stones. The finish lingers. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $22.99 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
H - Vintage Longbottom Syrah Adelaide Hills 2020
Brilliant, medium ruby/purple color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of violet and raspberry with supporting notes of wet stones and dried herbs. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of red cherry, pomegranate, baking spices, and black tea. The finish is tart with firm tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a chewy texture. $29.99 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
H - Vintage Longbottom Sauvignon Blanc Adelaide Hills 2021
Brilliant, light straw color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red grapefruit and lime with supporting notes of green tea, pineapple, and wild flowers. The palate confirms the nose delivering a citrus-driven core with flavors of green apple, lemon, quince, and bees wax. The finish is tart. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $29.99 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau 2021
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of raspberry and red currant with supporting notes of hibiscus flower and hints of cranberry. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of mulberry and tart red berries. The finish is long and lingering with bright red berry juice. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a juicy texture. $14.99 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
Ca' di Prata Brut Prosecco DOC NV
Brilliant, light pale straw color with a medium bead of bubbles. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of white peach and spring flowers with supporting notes of honeysuckle, citrus zest, and lychee. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of apple, green apple, and slate. The finish is long. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $15.99 – 3.5 Stars – 87 points
Avalon Cabernet Sauvignon Lodi 2019
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are generous, offering scents of boysenberry and plum with supporting notes of raspberry and vanilla. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black cherry, cassis, violet, and baking spices. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a juicy texture. $10.99 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
The Prisoner Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2018
Brilliant, dark ruby/purple color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black cherry, baking spices, and black tea with supporting notes of plum, oak, and vanilla. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black fruits, cassis, violet, and coconut. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a opulent texture. $55 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Stone Castle Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Rahovec Valley 2017
Brilliant, deep ruby/brick color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of blackberry and earth with supporting notes of black tea, black plum, baking spices, and forest floor. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black currant, cassis, five spice, mineral, and oak. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $24 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
Casa de Vila Nova Red Douro 2018
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of raspberry, plum, and mineral with supporting notes of dried violet and hibiscus flower. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of boysenberry jam, red currant, and hints of rhubarb. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a opulent texture. Made with a blend of 40% Touriga Nacional, 40% Tinta Roriz, and 40% Touriga Franca. $11.99 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
Vila Nova Vinho Verde 2020
Brilliant, light pale straw color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of citrus zest and kumquat with supporting notes of honeysuckle, kiwi, and spring flowers. The palate confirms the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of passion fruit, lychee, and slate. The finish is crisp. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $11.99 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
