Troon Vineyard Tannat Applegate Valley 2018
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, dark ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black currant and blackberry with supporting notes of wet stones, cardamon, black tea, earth, and hints of campfire. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, five spice, forest floor, and graphite. The finish is long and lingering with firm but polished tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a meaty texture. Made with 100% Tannat. $45 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Troon Vineyard Cuvée Pyrénées Applegate Valley 2018
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, dark ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black currant and smoked meat with supporting notes of forest floor, black tea, graphite, dried herbs, and baking spices. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, black cherry, five spice, mineral, and oak. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a chewy texture. Made with a blend of 70% Tannat and 30% Malbec. $65 – 4.5 Stars – 96 points
Clara Sala - Mary Taylor Selection Bianco Grillo Sicilia 2019
Brilliant, light gold/green color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of spring flowers and tropical fruit with supporting notes of lychee and citrus zest. The palate confirms the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, wet stones, and pineapple. The finish is crisp and refreshing with a touch of sea salt. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. An ideal aperitif. $18 – 4 Stars – 91 points
V2G Syrah/Cabernet Red Blend Vin de France 2019
Brilliant, deep ruby/purple color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of black fruits, slate, and forest floor with supporting notes of black plum, aged leather, and black tea. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black cherry, blackberry, sweet fresh & dried herbs, and mineral. The finish is long and lingering with dry, mildly gripping tannins. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with a blend of 80% Syrah and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. $15.99 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Troon Vineyard Amphora Amber Vermentino Applegate Valley 2019
Cloudy, deep golden color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of apricot stone, fresh thyme, and quince with supporting notes of orange peel and cantaloupe. The palate is in substantial agreement with the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of citrus zest, wet stones, guava, and pear. The finish is long and lingering with drying tannins. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $35 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
Troon Vineyard Estate Syrah Applegate Valley 2018
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of blackberry and black pepper with supporting notes of bacon, cassis, five spice, forest floor, and earth. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, baking spices, cardamon, and black tea. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins and subtle oak accents. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a meaty texture. $30 – 4 Stars – 93 points
Troon Vineyard Whole Cluster Fermented Syrah Applegate Valley 2018
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, dark ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black plum, mineral, and green peppercorn with supporting notes of black tea, cigar box, and dried herbs. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of boysenberry, cardamon, leather, and dark cocoa. The finish is long and lingering with firm tannins and subtle oak accents. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a chewy texture. $45 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Troon Vineyard Côtes Du Kubli Blanc Applegate Valley 2019
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium golden color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of tropical fruit and citrus zest with supporting notes of blanched almonds, jasmine, and bees wax. The palate echoes the nose delivering an orchard fruit-driven core with flavors of pineapple, kiwi, white peach, pear, wet stones, and citrus zest. The finish is long and lingering. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a voluptuous texture. Made with a blend of 42% Viognier, 35% Marsanne, 23% Roussanne — this is a special wine. $35 – 5 Stars – 98 points
Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau 2020
Brilliant, deep ruby/purple color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of raspberry and red cherry with supporting notes of hibiscus flower. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of boysenberry, red plum candy, and hints of lavender. The finish is long with soft red fruits. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a juicy texture. $13.49 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau Rosé 2020
Brilliant, light coral color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of strawberry and cranberry with supporting notes of bees wax and boysenberry. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of raspberry, red grapefruit, and orange peel. The finish is quite tart. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $12.99 – 3.5 Stars – 87 points
