Veramonte Reserva Organic Carmenere Colchagua 2020
Brilliant, dark ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of blackberry and rosemary with supporting notes of forest floor and black plum. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black currant, earth, and mineral. The finish is tart with chewy tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a meaty texture. $11.99 – 3.5 Stars – 87 points
Veramonte Primus, The Blend Apalta, Colchagua 2018
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black currant, dried herbs, and bramble with supporting notes of iodine, mineral, cedar, and black tea. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, boysenberry, and hints of hibiscus tea. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. Made with a unique blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Carménère, 10% Syrah, 10% Petit Verdot, and 5% Cabernet Franc. $18.99 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Papapietro Perry Leras Family Vineyards Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2019
Brilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red cherry and raspberry with supporting notes of oak, wild strawberry, and baking spices. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black cherry, hibiscus flower tea, braised rhubarb, and slate. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a silky texture. $64 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Papapietro Perry 777 Clones Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2019
Brilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of raspberry, forest floor, and violet with supporting notes of dried herbs, black currant, oak, and wet stones. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black cherry, cranberry, slate, and sour cherry. The finish is long and lingering with ripe but pronounced black tea tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $80 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Zenato Alanera Rosso IGP Verona 2018
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black cherry, boysenberry, and five spice with supporting notes of black plum, cigar box, hibiscus flower, and leather. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of blackberry, boysenberry, mocha, and mineral. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. Made with a classic Veneto blend of 55% Corvina, 25% Rondinella, 10% Corvinone, 5% Merlot, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. $18 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Zenato Ripassa Valpolicella Ripasso 2018
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of blackberry and cassis with supporting notes of baking spices, hibiscus flower, boysenberry, and forest floor. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black currant, dark chocolate, leather, and hints of pink peppercorns. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a velvety texture. $30 – 4 Stars – 93 points
Zenato San Benedetto Lugana 2021
Brilliant, medium gold/green color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of lemon curd, honeysuckle, and kumquat with supporting notes of tropical fruit, slate, jasmine, and green apple. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, green melon, citrus zest, and candied ginger. The finish is long and lingering with citrus accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a velvety yet vibrant texture. $30 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Tablas Creek Roussanne Adelaida District 2020
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, medium green/gold color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of quince and Asian pear with supporting notes of lemon curd, honeycomb, candied ginger, and jasmine. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of guava, pear, white peach, and kiwi. The finish is long with subtle oak and floral accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $40 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Tablas Creek Vermentino Adelaida District 2021
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, light green/gold color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of lime leaf and red grapefruit with supporting notes of lemon grass, slate, and green tea. The palate echoes the nose delivering a citrus-driven core with flavors of pineapple, quince, limeade, and trailing notes of mineral. The finish is long and lingering and as it warms the fruit becomes softer and more expansive. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with 100% Vermentino. A perennial favorite here at BevX. $30 – 5 Stars – 97 points
Domaine Notre Dame des Pallieres - Les Rieus Cotes-du-Rhone, Rouge 2019
Brilliant, deep scarlet color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red cherry and wild berries with supporting notes of fresh herbs, hibiscus flower, vanilla, and black pepper. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black plum and strawberry. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. $14.99 – 4 Stars – 92 points
