Bogle Phantom Red California 2014
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of cassis and plum with supporting notes of black cherry, cigar box, cocoa, and oak. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black cherry and brown baking spices. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins and silky oak tones. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a voluptuous texture. $18 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas Blanc Paso Robles 2016
Brilliant, medium green/gold color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of white peach, kiwi, and pineapple with supporting notes of honeysuckle and slate. The palate confirms the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of passion fruit and orange peel. The finish lingers with subtle pear and citrus accents. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $25 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Tablas Creek Mourvedre Adelaida District 2015
Bright, medium ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red cherry, black tea, and leather with supporting notes of dried herbs, raspberry, and earth. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-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 opulent texture while being quite nimble. Made with 100% Mourvedre. $40 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Gundlach Bundschu Merlot Sonoma Valley 2014
Brilliant, dark ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black cherry, violet, and plum with supporting notes of blackberry, five spice, and tapenade. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of crushed berries and earth. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. $35 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Beso Del Sol Red Sangria Spain NV
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, deep ruby red color. The nose is redolent of your go-to red Sangria from your favorite tapas restaurant. Scents of fruity red wine with supporting notes of tropical fruits and citrus fill the nose. The palate echoes the nose delivering a lovely, youthful red wine core with flanking notes of ripe tropical fruit with orange pulp and zest rising on the finish with hints of cinnamon. Medium-bodied with a bright wine core supporting by fresh fruit and citrus finishing with subtle tannins and spice. $4.99 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Beso Del Sol Rose Sangria Spain NV
Bright salmon pink color. The nose is alive with the scents of fruity rosé wine with generous support of tropical fruit and accents of citrus. The palate echoes the nose delivering a bright, fruity core that is more rosé than tropical fruit with waves of mango, orange, and red berries. Medium-bodied with vibrant fruit with waves of tropical accents and enough lemon and orange to keep it lively. $4.99 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Tongue Dancer Wines Bacigalupi Vineyard Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2015
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium golden color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of lemon curd, kumquat, and white peach with supporting notes of orange peel, cantaloupe, and honeysuckle. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe, orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of lychee, stone fruits, and wet river stones. The finish is long and lingering with subtle citrus notes. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a opulent texture punctuated by a dose of toasty oak. Made with 100% Chardonnay. $50 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Tongue Dancer Wines Putnam Vineyard Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2015
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of blackberry and red cherry with supporting notes of cranberry, earth, thyme, and baking spices. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with accents of earth, oak, and spice. The finish is long and lingering with silky tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a silky texture. Made with 100% Pinot Noir. $65 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Tablas Creek Grenache Blanc Adelaida District 2016
Brilliant, light straw color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of green apple, spring flowers, and wet stones with supporting notes of citrus zest, pineapple, and lychee. The palate confirms the nose delivering a tropical fruit-driven core with flavors of tropical fruits and bright mineral notes. The finish is long with trailing ripe fruit and orange zest. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with 100% Grenache Blanc. $30 – 4 Stars – 93 points
Le Roi Des Pierres Sancerre 2016
Brilliant, medium green/yellow color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of kumquat and grapefruit with supporting notes of kiwi, slate, and guava. The palate confirms the nose delivering a green fruit and tropical fruit-driven core with flavors of orange peel and ripe fruits with accents of mineral. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. Made with 100% Sauvignon Blanc. $29.99 – 4 Stars – 91 points
