Red Hills Cellars Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2017
& Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red cherry and forest floor with supporting notes of raspberry, hibiscus flower, and black tea. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red plum, red currant, earth, cranberry, and oak. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with 100% Pinot Noir. This is the second vintage of Red Cellars Pinot that we have seen — consistently high quality. $55 – 4 Stars – 93 points
Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas Paso Robles 2018
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of blackberry and tapenade with supporting notes of balsamic, forest floor, and eucalyptus. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, cured meat, black tea, smoke, and slate. The finish is long and lingering with ripe, chewy tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a meaty texture. $25 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Anarchist Rosé Against the Machine Clarksburg 2019
Brilliant, pale coral color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of wild strawberry and spring flowers with supporting notes of orange peel, nectarine, and pomegranate. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of raspberry, rhubarb, and hibiscus flower. The finish is tart. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a silky yet vibrant texture. Made with a blend of 84% Tempranillo, 15% Mourvedre, and 1% Pinot Noir. $24 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Anarchist Conspiracy Theory Red Blend North Coast 2016
Brilliant, dark ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red currant and rose petals with supporting notes of baking spices, cassis, and slate. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red plum, black tea, and hibiscus flower. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple and juicy texture. Made with a very unique bland of 40% Petite Sirah, 25% Syrah, 14% Malbec, 11% Sangiovese, and 10% Zinfandel. $38 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Tablas Creek Côtes de Tablas Adelaida District 2018
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are quite intense and complex offering scents of black currant, mineral, and black tea with supporting notes of fig and cocoa. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of blackberry, red plum, cassis, and fresh herbs. The finish is long and lingering with chalky tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. Made with a blend of 45% Grenache, 33% Syrah, 12% Counoise, and 10% Mourvédre. $35 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Tablas Creek Vermentino Adelaida District 2019
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, light gold/green color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of grapefruit and green melon with supporting notes of citrus zest, fresh herbs, and lemon grass. The palate echoes the nose delivering a green fruit-driven core with flavors of white peach, guava, and apricot stone. The finish is long and lingering with notes of sea salt and citrus zest. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with 100% Vermentino. A perennial favorite here at BevX. $27 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Tablas Creek Roussanne Adelaida District 2018
Brilliant, medium golden color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of honeysuckle and sandalwood with supporting notes of apricot stone, ginger, quince, and orange peel. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, pear, and green tea. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a waxy texture. $40 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
Tablas Creek Dianthus Adelaida District 2019
Brilliant, deep strawberry color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of strawberry and rose petals with supporting notes of watermelon, wet stones, and cranberry. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of raspberry, red cherry, and orange peel. The finish is tart yet lush and semisweet. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with a blend of 52% Mourvédre, 33% Grenache, and 15% Counoise. This is a meaty Rosé with guts and charm to spare. $30 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Tongue Dancer Wines 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 black tea with supporting notes of five spice and red currant. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of ripe black cherry, raspberry, clay, slate, and vanilla. The finish is long and lingering with lush, ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent and silky texture. $49 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Tongue Dancer Wines The Sly One Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2017
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red cherry and raspberry with supporting notes of pomegranate, boysenberry, sour cherry, and black currant. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black cherry, five spice, earth, and oak. The finish is long and lingering with soft tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a meaty texture. $59 – 4 Stars – 93 points
