Fuso 21 Le Salse Verdicchio di Matelica 2018
Brilliant, light green/gold color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of spring flowers and nectarine with supporting notes of white peach and wet stones. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of green apple, pear, and orange peel. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $14 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Provenance Vineyards DeadEye Red Blend Napa Valley 2016
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, dark crimson color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of cassis and black cherry with supporting notes of blackberry, five spice, black tea, and vanilla bean accented oak. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black fruits, plum, rich cocoa, and vanilla. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a voluptuous texture. Made with a blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12 % Petite Sirah, 5% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, and 2% Malbec. $50 – 4 Stars – 93 points
Day Owl Rosé California NV
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium salmon color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of white peach and kumquat with supporting notes of boysenberry and spring flowers. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red grapefruit and raspberry. The finish is crisp with subtle notes of plum skins and sandalwood. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture and bright acidity. Made primarily with Barbera. Also sold in 375ml cans. $15 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Chateau de Nages Buti Nages Costieres De Nimes 2018
Brilliant, medium ruby color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of white peach and raspberry with supporting notes of apricot, watermelon, and strawberry. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of freshly crushed red berries, citrus, and mineral. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with a blend of Grenache and Syrah. $13 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Saladini Pilastri Pecorino Offida DOCG 2018
Brilliant, medium green/gold color. The nose is wonderfully intense offering fresh scents of white peach, citrus zest, and sweet pear with supporting notes of mineral and tropical fruit. The palate confirms the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with accents of citrus and ripe green apple. The finish is long and lingering with bright acidity. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple yet vibrant texture. Made with 100% Pecorino grown in the Southern Marches. $13 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Saladini Pilastri Consenso Rosato IGP Marches 2018
Brilliant, medium salmon color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of raspberry and strawberry with supporting notes of mineral, rose petals, and orange peel. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of crushed red berries and hibiscus flower. The finish is long and lingering with bright acidity. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with 100% organic Sangiovese grown in the Spinetoli production zone in the Southern Marches near the Abruzzo border. $10 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Troon Vineyard Côtes Du Kubli Blanc Applegate Valley 2018
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium pale straw color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of tropical fruit and spring flowers with supporting notes of bees wax, citrus zest, and subtle oak accents. The palate confirms the nose delivering a green and tropical fruit-driven core with flavors of Asian pear, white peach, and a wet slate mineral accent rising on the finish. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant but supple texture. Made with a blend of 51% Viognier, 28% Marsanne, and 21% Roussanne. $35 – 4.5 Stars – 96 points
Tongue Dancer Wines Pratt Vyd Irwin Lane Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2017
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium golden color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of lychee and oak with supporting notes of white peach, tropical fruit, honey, and kumquat. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of ripe pineapple and vanilla custard. The finish is long and lingering with oak and citrus accents. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a voluptuous texture. $39 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Tongue Dancer Wines Rosé of Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2018
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, deep strawberry color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red cherry and pomegranate with supporting notes of raspberry and hibiscus flower. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of wild strawberry and mineral. The finish is long and lingering with sweet and tart reds fruits. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant and fruit dense texture. Made with 100% Pinot Noir. $25 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Tongue Dancer Wines Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2017
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red cherry and boysenberry with supporting notes of blackberry, black tea, earth, and five spice. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black cherry, hints of rose petals, and leather. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a silky yet vibrant texture. $49 – 4.5 Stars – 96 points
