Tablas Creek Esprit de Tablas Blanc Adelaida District 2015
Brilliant, golden straw color. The nose is rich with the scent of fresh, ripe orchard fruit with a generous dose of butterscotch and hints of citrus, fennel fronds, and mineral. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a lush, silky fruit core with supporting notes brown butter and oak. Full-bodied with rich fruit and oak accents foiled by bright acidity and a robust structure. $45 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Troon Kubli Bench Blanc Applegate Valley 2016
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium green/gold color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of tropical fruit, jasmine, and honeysuckle with supporting notes of white peach and nectarine. The palate confirms the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of apricot and orange peel. The finish is long and lingering. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. $25 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Troon Blue Label G*S*M Rogue Valley 2015
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of blackberry and black cherry with supporting notes of black tea, cranberry, and earth. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of plum and accents slate. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $25 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Troon Blue Label Grenache Rogue Valley 2016
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium ruby color looking much like a Pinot Noir. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of cranberry and blackberry with supporting notes of five spice, black tea, and mineral. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black cherry. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a succulent texture as it carries its strength with ease. $25 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Dopff & Irion Cuvée René Dopff Riesling Alsace 2015
Brilliant, medium green/gold color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of apricot, green tea, honeysuckle, and lychee with supporting notes of pear and green apple. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of slate. The finish is long and lingering with accents of wild flowers and ginger. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a opulent texture. $17 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Dopff & Irion Blanc de Blanc Brut Cremant d'Alsace NV
Brilliant, light straw color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of bread dough, lime, and green apple with supporting notes of honey and orange peel. The palate confirms the nose delivering a green fruit-driven core with flavors of peach. The finish is long and lingering with citrus and creamy yeast accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a creamy texture. $22 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Dopff & Irion Rosé Brut Cremant d'Alsace NV
Brilliant, medium salmon color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of apricot stone, raspberry, and bread yeast with supporting notes of citrus zest and mineral. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of wild strawberry. The finish lingers with accents of slate and red currant. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $22 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Mercer Sharp Sisters Horse Heaven Hills 2015
Brilliant, deep garnet color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of boysenberry, blackberry, and cassis with supporting notes of vanilla and baking spices. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black currant. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a opulent texture. $19.99 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Mercer Malbec Horse Heaven Hills 2015
Brilliant, dark ruby/purple color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black cherry, blackberry, and plum with supporting notes of oak, vanilla, and slate. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of mocha and cassis. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a voluptuous texture. $19.99 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Mercer Sauvignon Blanc Horse Heaven Hills 2016
Brilliant, pale straw color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of grapefruit, hay, and gooseberry with supporting notes of kiwi and citrus zest. The palate confirms the nose delivering a green fruit-driven core with flavors of lemon grass. The finish is crisp with trailing notes of citrus. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with 100% Sauvignon Blanc. $14.99 – 4 Stars – 91 points
