Sassoregale Vermentino Maremma Toscana 2017
Brilliant, light yellow straw color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of green apple, guava, and apricot stone with supporting notes of green melon, honeysuckle, and mineral. The palate echoes the nose delivering a green fruit-driven core with flavors of green melon and kiwi. The finish lingers. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $15 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Bogle Rosé California 2018
Brilliant, light salmon color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of strawberry and raspberry with supporting notes of red cherry and hibiscus flower. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of ripe red berries, orange peel, and semi-tart cranberry. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with a blend of Cabernet, Merlot, and Zinfandel. $13 – 3.5 Stars – 87 points
Conte Priola Gold Release Pinot Grigio Friuli Grave 2018
Brilliant, light green/gold color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of pear and green apple with supporting notes of red grapefruit and citrus zest. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of apricot and lime. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. Fresh, crisp, and a great value. $9.99 – 3.5 Stars – 87 points
Tipp Rambler Sparkling Rosé California NV
Brilliant, medium salmon color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of raspberry and wet stones with supporting notes of violet and cranberry. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of raspberry and red currant. The finish lingers. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a juicy texture. Made with 100% Pinot Noir. $7 – 3.5 Stars – 87 points
Bogle Old Vine Zinfandel California 2016
Brilliant, dark ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red currant and plum with supporting notes of balsamic, dried herbs, and red cherry. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of raspberry jam and pomegranate. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a opulent and jammy texture. $12 – 3 Stars – 85 points
Verosso Primitivo IGP Salento 2016
Brilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of raspberry and pomegranate with supporting notes of dried herbs and mineral. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red currant, boysenberry, and rhubarb. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a juicy texture. A portion of the harvest is left to dry on the vines for an additional 3-4 weeks creating a "ripasso-style" wine. $13 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
Bogle Chardonnay California 2017
Brilliant, medium gold/green color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of apple and lychee with supporting notes of honeysuckle, sweet coconut, and kiwi. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of baked apple, tropical fruits, slate, and vanilla cream. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a silky texture. $10 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Samson Oro – Hazelnut Washington NV
Brilliant, light pale straw color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of roasted nuts with supporting notes of honey, and slated nut brittle. The palate confirms the nose delivering a toasted nut-driven core with flavors of roasted nuts and nut butter. The finish is long and lingering. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. $21 – 3.5 Stars – 87 points
Samson Blu – Blueberry Port Washington NV
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of concentrated blueberry and raspberry with supporting notes of violet and plum. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of crushed red berries and boysenberry and subtle mineral accents. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. $17 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Beringer Bros. Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon California 2016
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black cherry and vanilla with supporting notes of raspberry, five spice, and cassis. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of ripe black fruits, vanilla truffle, and delicate notes of sweet Bourbon. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a opulent texture. Among the trio of Beringer Bros. Bourbon Barrel Aged wines the Cabernet is the one that does show clear evidence of being touched by Bourbon. $17.99 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
