Tongue Dancer Brut Rosé Anderson Valley 2015
Brilliant, medium pink color with a medium bead of bubbles. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of raspberry and spring flowers with supporting notes of violet, ripe red fruits, and pomegranate. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of strawberry, raspberry, and cranberry. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant yet juicy texture. This is the first bubbly offered by Tongue Dancer and it shows incredible potential. It has aged on the lees, in bottle for five years. If you are lucky enough to get a bottle hold it in your cellar for one year and you will be rewarded. $69 – 4 Stars – 93 points
Cameron Hughes Lot 730 Zinfandel Lodi 2018
Brilliant, deep ruby/purple color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of blueberry and boysenberry with supporting notes of raspberry, earth, and five spice. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red plum, boysenberry, mineral, and baking spices. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a opulent texture. $13 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Cameron Hughes Lot 729 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2018
Brilliant, medium ruby color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of raspberry and strawberry with supporting notes of forest floor and dried herbs. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red cherry, slate, and hints of earthy red beet. The finish is long and lingering with silky tannins. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. $16 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Tongue Dancer Pinot de Ville - Putnam Vineyard Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2018
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red cherry and fresh herbs with supporting notes of violet, boysenberry, clove, and sour cherry. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black cherry, five spice, pomegranate, and raspberry. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple and juicy texture. $66 – 4.5 Stars – 96 points
Tongue Dancer Bacigalupi Vineyard Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2018
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium golden color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of lychee and honeysuckle with supporting notes of white peach, apricot, and orange peel. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of tropical fruit, lemon curd, citrus zest, ginger, and hints of pineapple. The finish is long and lingering with bright citrus notes. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant yet decadent texture. $50 – 4.5 Stars – 96 points
Earl Stevens Selections Prosecco DOC NV
Brilliant, light pale straw color with a medium bead of bubbles. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of citrus zest and green apple with supporting notes of honeysuckle and mineral. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of peach, grapefruit, and quince. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $15 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Tablas Creek Esprit de Tablas Blanc Adelaida District 2018
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium gold/green color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of honey, orange peel, and lychee with supporting notes of blanched almonds, apricot stone, and mineral. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of pear, custard, sandalwood, and soft oak accents. The finish is long and lingering with subtle tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a creamy yet vibrant texture. I sense that this may be the most age-worthy Esprit Blanc that I have tasted. It's drinking well now but could easily evolve into an epic wine. $45 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
2Hawk Malbec Rogue Valley 2017
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of blackberry and raspberry with supporting notes of black tea, graphite, cocoa, slate, and cigar box. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black cherry, plum, hibiscus flower, and black pepper. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins and subtle oak accents. Full-bodied and ideally balanced with a meaty texture. $34 – 4 Stars – 93 points
2Hawk Darow Series Malbec Rogue Valley 2017
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, deep scarlet color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of cassis and black plum with supporting notes of boysenberry, cardamon, leather, mocha, and white truffle. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of blackberry, graphite, pomegranate, and forest floor. The finish is long and lingering with firm tannins with silky oak accents. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a voluptuous and chewy texture. $49 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
2Hawk Darow Series Viognier Rogue Valley 2017
Brilliant, medium gold color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of wild flowers and tropical fruit with supporting notes of honeysuckle, jasmine, and lemon curd. The palate echoes the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of passion fruit, coconut, vanilla, and meringue. The finish is long and lingering with toasted oak rising on the finish. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a opulent and mildly chewy texture. $46 – 4 Stars – 90 points
