Pascal Biotteau Mary Taylor Selection Anjou 2019
Brilliant, medium golden color. The nose is fairly intense offering scents of ripe pear and white peach with supporting notes of slate and lemon curd. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with a generous dose of citrus flavors, apricot stone, wild honey, and slate. The finish is long and lingering with accents of mineral and lime zest. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant yet supple texture. Made with 100% Chenin Blanc. $16 – 4 Stars – 93 points
Dixie & Bass Sauvignon Blanc Horse Heaven Hills 2019
Brilliant, pale gold color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of grapefruit and grass with supporting notes of citrus zest, fresh herbs, mineral, and tomato leaf. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of green melon, lemon grass, and quince. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $18 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
Dixie & Bass Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Red Mountain 2018
Brilliant, dark ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black cherry and black pepper with supporting notes of plum, dried herbs, and lavender. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black currant, baking spices, black tea, and slate. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a chewy texture. $ – 4 Stars – 90 points
Be Human Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley 2018
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black fruits, earth, and dried herbs with supporting notes of forest floor and oak. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, boysenberry, and five spice. The finish is long and lingering with soft tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. $17 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Roaming Dog Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley 2018
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black currant and graphite with supporting notes of black cherry, baking spices, and cedar. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of red cherry, black fruits, vanilla, and oak. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a meaty texture. $14 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Roaming Dog Red Blend Columbia Valley 2018
Brilliant, deep ruby/purple color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black cherry and five spice with supporting notes of anise, blackberry, and dried herbs. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black fruits, plum, mocha, and slate. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. $14 – 4 Stars – 90 points
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
