Tablas Creek Esprit de Tablas Blanc Paso Robles 2019
Brilliant, medium gold/green color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of honey and candied ginger with supporting notes of apricot stone, nectarine, slate, citrus zest, and hints of sandalwood. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of ripe pear, quince, and lemon curd. The finish is long and lingering with soft tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a silky yet vibrant texture. Made with a unique blend of 63% Roussanne, 20% Grenache Blanc, 14% Picpoul Blanc, and 3% Picardan. $50 – 4.5 Stars – 96 points
Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas Blanc Paso Robles 2020
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium gold/green color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of nectarine and quince with supporting notes of grapefruit, honeysuckle, and mint. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, apricot stone, custard, and citrus zest. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with a blend of 40% Grenache Blanc, 19% Roussanne, 21% Viognier, 15% Marsanne, and 5% Clairette Blanche. $25 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Tablas Creek Grenache Blanc Paso Robles 2020
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium gold/green color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of lemon curd and wet stones with supporting notes of citrus zest, meringue, lemon grass, guava, and honeysuckle. The palate echoes the nose delivering a green fruit-driven core with flavors of white peach, bees wax, pear skins, and hints of quince. The finish is tart with dry tannins. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $30 – 4 Stars – 93 points
Raeburn Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2020
Brilliant, medium scarlet/ruby color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of raspberry and baking spices with supporting notes of blueberry, black tea, and mineral. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of blackberry, cassis, and pomegranate. The finish is long and lingering with soft tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a velvety texture. $24.99 – 4 Stars – 90 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
Tongue Dancer Pinot de Ville - Putnam Vineyard Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2019
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are wonderfully intense offering scents of red cherry and black cherry with supporting notes of earth, cranberry, slate, thyme, and hints of truffle. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black plum, baking spices, raspberry, and hibiscus flower. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins and oak accents. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $69 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Tongue Dancer The Sly One Pinot Noir Anderson Valley 2019
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of raspberry, black tea, and forest floor with supporting notes of hibiscus flower, graphite, a unique minerality, oak, and hints of wild mint. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black cherry, five spice, mineral, and vanilla. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins and sweet oak tones. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent yet vibrant texture. $59 – 5 Stars – 97 points
Tongue Dancer Ultra Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2019
Brilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red cherry and five spice with supporting notes of dried herbs, raspberry, wild berries, and black tea. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black cherry, red currant, mineral, and subtle hints of tapenade. The finish is long and lingering with silky tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a opulent texture. $95 – 4.5 Stars – 96 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
Tongue Dancer Ultra Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2019
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium golden color. The aromatics are very intense, offering scents of white peach, lemon curd, apple, and Asian pear with supporting notes of slate, kiwi, kumquat, and subtle notes of coconut. The palate echoes the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, green apple, citrus zest, and subtle hints of lychee. The finish is long and lingering. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a rich texture while being seductively restrained. The second vintage of Tongue Dancer's Ultra is a smash hit. $95 – 5 Stars – 99 points
