Carol Shelton Rocky Reserve Zinfandel Rockpile 2014
Brilliant, deep ruby/purple color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of blackberry and blueberry with supporting notes of mineral and cocoa. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of sour cherry. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. $36 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Carol Shelton Karma Reserve Sonoma County 2014
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of blackberry, blueberry, and boysenberry with supporting notes of cranberry, baking spices, and earth. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of plum. The finish is long and lingering with silky tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a velvety texture. $30 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas Adelaida District 2015
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, deep ruby red color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of black cherry, blackberry, and raspberry with supporting notes of black tea, rose petals, and mineral with hints of wild mint and honey. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of cassis and forest floor. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins and hints of pepper. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a opulent and juicy texture. $25 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Tongue Dancer Wines Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2015
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, deep ruby color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of black cherry, boysenberry, and plum with supporting notes of slate, five spice, and rose petals with accents of earth. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of crushed black and red berries. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced despite its concentrated fruit core offering an opulent and silky texture. Made with 100% Pinot Noir. $49 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Tongue Dancer Wines Putnam Vineyard, Rosé of Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2016
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, deep salmon color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of cantaloupe, cranberry, and raspberry with supporting notes of rose petals, red fruits, and cherry. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and melon fruit-driven core with flavors of white peach and blanched almonds. The finish is dry with bright acidity and lovely, tart red fruits. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with 100% Pinot Noir. $25 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Banfi Rosa Regale Brachetto Brachetto d'Acqui 2016
Brilliant, deep ruby color and a fine stream of bubbles. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of boysenberry and raspberry with supporting notes of strawberry, rose petals, and mineral. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red cherry. The finish lingers with a silky mousse of bubbles. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $19.99 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Gundlach Bundschu Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2015
Brilliant, green/gold color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of honeysuckle, peach, and lychee with supporting notes of mineral, green and apple. The palate echoes the nose delivering a green fruit-driven core with flavors of kiwi. The finish is long and lingering with silky oak accents. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a voluptuous texture. Made with 100% Chardonnay. $27 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Natura Rosé Rapel Valley 2016
Brilliant, pale salmon color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of pomegranate and raspberry with supporting notes of mineral and strawberry. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of sour cherry. The finish lingers softly with subtle citrus accents. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a succulent texture that finishes crisp and clean. $11.99 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Nia Pinot Noir California 2015
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, deep ruby red color. The nose reveals complex aromas of ripe, red cherry with raspberry and tart cherries supported by accents of mineral, dried herbs, and soft earth tones. The palate echoes the nose delivering a fruit-centric core that features both ripe, sweet cheery along with tart cherries, cassis, and raspberry framed by earth and spice. Medium-bodied and ideally balanced with a vibrant fruit core that is flanked by earth and spice notes. $9.99 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Troon Estate Tannat Applegate Valley 2014
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewDeep, darkest ruby red to purple. The aromatics reveal a dense and complex wine with enthralling ripe, red and black berries in the lead supported by brown baking spices, dried blueberry, and toasted oak with accents of mineral and dried herbs. The palate is in full accord with the nose delivering a rich and very dense fruit-centric core with waves of spice, soft earth tones, and subtle oak notes. Full-bodied with dense, concentrated fruit supported by spices and earth with bright acidity present to keep it fresh and lively. Made with 100% Tannat. $35 – 4 Stars – 91 points
