10,000 Hours Red Blend Red Mountain 2018
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of raspberry, anise, and vanilla with supporting notes of boysenberry and dried herbs. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black fruits, baking spices, oak, and black tea astringency. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a meaty texture. $35 – 3.5 Stars – 85 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
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
Troon Vineyard Amphora Amber Vermentino Applegate Valley 2019
Cloudy, deep golden color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of apricot stone, fresh thyme, and quince with supporting notes of orange peel and cantaloupe. The palate is in substantial agreement with the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of citrus zest, wet stones, guava, and pear. The finish is long and lingering with drying tannins. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $35 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau 2020
Brilliant, deep ruby/purple color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of raspberry and red cherry with supporting notes of hibiscus flower. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of boysenberry, red plum candy, and hints of lavender. The finish is long with soft red fruits. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a juicy texture. $13.49 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau Rosé 2020
Brilliant, light coral color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of strawberry and cranberry with supporting notes of bees wax and boysenberry. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of raspberry, red grapefruit, and orange peel. The finish is quite tart. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $12.99 – 3.5 Stars – 87 points
Cameron Hughes Lot 735 Cabernet Sauvignon Santa Barbara County 2018
Brilliant, dark ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black plum and violet with supporting notes of blackberry jam, baking spices, hibiscus flower, and cigar box. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black fruits, raisin, and sour cherry. The finish is long and lingering with firm tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a juicy and meaty texture. $16 – 3.5 Stars – 87 points
Earl Stevens Selections Moscato California NV
Slightly cloudy, medium gold color with light bubbles. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of spring flowers and orange peel with supporting notes of peach and pineapple. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with tropical notes as well that delivers flavors of guava, lychee, cantaloupe, and a hint of bees wax. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a opulent yet sprite texture. $14 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Earl Stevens Selections Function Red Blend California NV
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of blackberry jam and plum with supporting notes of vanilla bean and oak. The palate confirms the nose delivering a sweet, black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, five spice, and vanilla cream. The finish is long and lingering with soft, silky tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a creamy texture. $15 – 3.5 Stars – 87 points
Rosé All Day Spritz France NV
Brilliant, light salmon color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of grapefruit and pomegranate with supporting notes of red berries and hibiscus flower. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of strawberry and mineral. The finish is tart and dry. Light-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. Also available in a 4-pack of cans. $9.99 – 3.5 Stars – 87 points
