Nia Pinot Noir California 2018
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, medium ruby color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of raspberry and pomegranate with supporting notes of red cherry, slate, and five spice. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of boysenberry, rose petals, and dried herbs. The finish is long and lingering with subtle, tart red fruit accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. An undisputed best buy. $9.99 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Troon Vineyard Côtes Du Kubli Rouge Applegate Valley 2018
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant purple/ruby color with a mild turbidity signaling a wine that is not heavily filtered. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of black currant and earth with supporting notes of black cherry, leather, baking spices, and lavender. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black fruits, pomegranate, and forest floor. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins with subtle oak accents. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple yet vibrant texture. Made with a blend of 72% Syrah and 25% Grenache. $45 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
50 Harvests Meritage Red Napa Valley 2015
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red and black cherry and five spice with supporting notes of boysenberry, cassis, slate, and red currant. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black fruits, dried herbs, raspberry, and mineral. The finish is long and lingering with supple yet dry tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a opulent texture. Made with a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon 76%, Cabernet Franc 12%, and Merlot 12%. $60 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Silver Ghost Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2017
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of blackberry, black plum, and cassis with supporting notes of vanilla and violet. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black cherry, sweet fresh herbs, oak, and mineral. The finish is long and lingering with firm tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a rich and silky texture. $35 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Troon Vineyard Cowhorn Vineyard Grenache Applegate Valley 2018
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium ruby color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of red plum and pomegranate with supporting notes of slate and dried herbs. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of wild raspberry, tart red fruits, and earth. The finish is long and lingering with ripe but tart tannins. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $35 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Sonoma-Cutrer Flanc de Coteau Blocs Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2017
Brilliant, deep ruby/purple color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black plum and baking spices with supporting notes of hibiscus flower, cigar box, dried herbs, and a beautiful earth component that's charmingly autumnal. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of red currant, boysenberry, and black tea. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a velvety texture. $49.99 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Tablas Creek Mourvedre Adelaida District 2017
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black currant, leather, and black tea with supporting notes of boysenberry, five spice, and rose petals. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, anise, and mineral. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins and blackcurrant. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a opulent texture. Made with 100% Mourvedre. $40 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Tablas Creek Esprit de Tablas Adelaida District 2017
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of blackberry, black tea, and earth with supporting notes of smoked meat, mocha, violet, blackcurrant, and cigar box. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of plum, black cherry, and sweet balsamic. The finish is long and lingering with chewy and ripe tannins with crushed black fruits and mineral. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a meaty texture. Made with a blend of 40% Mourvedre, 35% Syrah, 20% Grenache, and 5% Counoise. $60 – 5 Stars – 97 points
Troon Vineyard Vermentino Applegate Valley 2018
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, pale straw color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of grapefruit and green tea with supporting notes of fresh herbs, green tea, apricot stone, and green olive tapenade. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe citrus and orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of green melon, sudachi, and citrus zest. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $25 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Tablas Creek Côtes de Tablas Blanc Adelaida District 2018
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, medium green/gold color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of apricot stone and lemon grass with supporting notes of nectarine, mineral, and citrus zest. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of lemon curd, kiwi, and wet stones. The finish is long and lingering with more mineral and citrus. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant but lush texture. $30 – 4 Stars – 93 points
