Tongue Dancer Wines Rosé of Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2019
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium strawberry color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of raspberry and pomegranate with supporting notes of rose petals, hibiscus flower, and kumquat. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red cherry, rhubarb, and mineral. The finish is long and lingering with tart red fruits and citrus rising on the finish. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with 100% Pinot Noir. $22 – 4.5 Stars – 96 points
Tongue Dancer Wines Pratt Vyd Irwin Lane 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 "leesy" freshly baked bread, baked apple, and lychee with supporting notes of honey, white peach, and citrus zest. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of baked fruits, lemon curd, and wet stones. The finish is long and lingering with subtle oak accents. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a opulent yet sprite texture. This Tongue Dancer Chardonnay is much like their lovely previous releases with a greater leesy component that offers great complexity and it gives this wine a maturity well beyond its years. $42 – 4.5 Stars – 96 points
Troon Vineyard Piquette! Applegate Valley 2019
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewHazy, medium deep ruby color with light stream of fine bubbles. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of white peach and raspberry with supporting notes of bees wax, citrus zest, and rhubarb. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of pomegranate, apricot, hibiscus flower, and lavender. The finish is tart with semisoft tannins redolent of rustic French cider. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with a unique blend of Marsanne, Vermentino, Tinta Roriz, Primitivo, and Tannat. $25 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Troon Vineyard Kubli Bench Rosé Applegate Valley 2019
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium coral color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of strawberry and pomegranate with supporting notes of wild raspberry and mineral. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of blood orange, mangosteen, and rhubarb. The finish is crisp and ultra refreshing. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with a unique blend of 60% Tinta Roriz, 35% Primotivo, and 5% Grenache. $25 – 4 Stars – 93 points
Troon Vineyard Kubli Bench Amber Applegate Valley 2019
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekHazy, medium gold/amber color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of quince and lemon curd with supporting notes of lychee, burnt sugar, and sandalwood. The palate is in substantial agreement with the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of Asian pear, pineapple, wet river stones, and citrus zest. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant yet rich texture. Made with a unique blend of 74% Riesling, 16% Vermentino, and 10% Viognier $30 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Ostatu Rosado Rioja 2019
Brilliant, medium salmon color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of raspberry and cranberry with supporting notes of orange peel, mineral, and red currant. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of strawberry and kumquat. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with a blend of 70% Tempranillo, 27% Garnacha, and 3% Viura. $17 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Pago Casa Gran Casa Benasal Elegant Valencia 2016
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black cherry, dried herbs, and earth with supporting notes of black tea and blackberry. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of plum and baking spices. The finish is long and lingering with firm tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a meaty texture. $15.99 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
Loacker Corte Pavone Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2009
Brilliant, deep scarlet color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of blackberry, mineral, and leather with supporting notes of cured meat and cocoa. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black fruits, five spice, and red cherry. The finish is long and lingering with aggressive tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a meaty texture. This Brunello is drinking well now through 2022. $60 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Troon Vineyard Cuvée Pyrénées Applegate Valley 2017
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of raspberry, blackberry, lavender, thyme flowers, and hibiscus flower with supporting notes of blueberry concentrate and five spice. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of plum, black cherry, and hints of rosemary. The finish is long and lingering with chewy, black tea tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a opulent yet vibrant texture. Made with a blend of 53% Tannat and 47% Malbec. $65 – 4.5 Stars – 96 points
Troon Vineyard Kubli Bench Tannat Applegate Valley 2017
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black currant, campfire, and plum with supporting notes of slate, smoked meat, and cardamon. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black fruits, black tea, and five spice with hints of earth. The finish is long and lingering with classically firm Tannat tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a meaty and supple texture. Made with 100% Tannat and that is clear from the first scent to the last drop — our favorite American Tannat to date. $45 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
