Farnese Fantini Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2015
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of black cherry, blackberry, and plum with supporting notes of cranberry, slate, and rose petals. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of red currant. The finish is is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. Made with 100% Montepulciano. $10 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Farnese Fantini Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2017
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of black cherry, blackberry, and plum with supporting notes of cranberry, mineral, and dried flowers. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black plums. The finish is is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. Made with 100% Montepulciano and now it is smartly offered with a screw-top closuer. $10 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Troon Cuvée Rolle Vermentino Applegate Valley 2016
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, pale gold color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of tropical fruit, quince, and honeysuckle with supporting notes of apricot stone and orange peel. The palate echoes the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of pineapple. The finish is long and lingering with vibrant notes of citrus. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a opulent yet vibrant texture. Made with 100% Vermentino. $20 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Troon Vermentino Applegate Valley 2016
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, light green/gold color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of green apple, kumquat, and pear with supporting notes of jasmine and white peach. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of lychee and a pleasing waxy note. The finish is long and lingering with bright citrus accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a creamy texture. Made with 100% Vermentino. $15 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Bogle Essential Red California 2015
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. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a opulent texture. $11 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Ferrari Brut Trento NV
Brilliant, medium straw color with a fine bead of bubbles. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of apple, spring flowers, and quince with supporting notes of bread dough and citrus. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of apple and pear with toasty bread crust. The finish is crisp with lingering citrus and yeast accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with 100% Chardonnay. $27.99 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Fontana Candida Luna Mater Frascati Superiore DOCG 2015
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, medium straw color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of green melon, pear, quince, citrus and zest with supporting notes of spring flowers, and kiwi. The palate confirms the nose delivering a green fruit-driven core with flavors of gooseberry. The finish is is crisp with subtle mineral and citrus accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $10 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Fontana Candida Santa Teresa Frascati Superiore DOCG 2014
Brilliant, medium straw color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of green apple, kiwi, citrus zest, spring and flowers with supporting notes of mineral, and pear. The palate confirms the nose delivering a green fruit-driven core with flavors of green melon. The finish is is crisp with soft citrus notes. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a lean texure. $9 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Farnese Fantini Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo 2016
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, deep violet color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of cranberry, and strawberry with supporting notes of and raspberry with hints of mineral. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red berries with tart pomegranate rising on the finish. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a juicy and vibrant texture. Made with 100% Montepulciano. $10 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Derby Fifteen 10 Red Paso Robles 2012
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black cherry, tapenade, and plum with supporting notes of mocha and vanilla. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of cassis with accents of smoked game and black licorice. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a opulent texture. $32 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
