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
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 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 Chardonnay Carneros 2019
Brilliant, medium gold/green color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of tropical fruit and vanilla bean with supporting notes of honeysuckle and lychee. The palate confirms the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of roasted pineapple, baked apple, and toasty oak. The finish is long and lingering with buttery overtones. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a creamy texture. Made with a blend of Chardonnay, Roussanne, and Gewürztraminer. $40 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Avignonesi Cantaloro IGT Toscano 2017
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red cherry and forest floor with supporting notes of cocoa, boysenberry, and violet. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red currant, red plum, and mineral and hints of wild mint. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a meaty texture. Made with a blend of 57% Sangiovese, 31% Merlot, and 12% Cabernet Sauvignon. $11.99 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Bianchi Gran Famiglia Malbec Uco Valley 2018
Brilliant, dark ruby/purple color. The aromatics are intense offering scents of ripe red plum and boysenberry with supporting notes of black cherry, cocoa, and slate. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of blackberry, cassis, black tea, and vanilla. The finish is long and lingering with ripe, round tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a chewy texture. $29.99 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Bianchi Particular Malbec San Rafael 2018
Brilliant, dark ruby/purple color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black fruits and black tea with supporting notes of forest floor, five spice, dark chocolate, and cigar box. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of blackberry, cassis, sweet hibiscus flower, and mineral. The finish is long and lingering with supple yet substantial tannins and mature oak accents. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a velvety texture. $39.99 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Atlas Peak Cabernet Sauvignon Atlas Peak (AVA) 2018
Brilliant, intense ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black currant and plum with supporting notes of black tea, graphite, dried herbs, oak, and tapenade. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of blackberry, cassis, and five spice. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins and trailing earth tones. Full-bodied and ideally balanced with an opulent yet firm texture. $79.99 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Atlas Peak Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2018
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black currant and five spice with supporting notes of oak, mineral, and dried herbs. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, cocoa, slate, and vanilla. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. $49.99 – 4 Stars – 92 points
