Tablas Creek Cotes de Tablas Paso Robles 2016
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black fruits, thyme, and leather with supporting notes of anise, and black teak tea. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of blackberry. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. Made with a blend of 55% Grenache, 22% Syrah, 13% Mourvedre, and 7% Counoise. $35 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Geyser Peak River Ranches Sauvignon Blanc Russian River Valley 2016
Brilliant, light pale straw color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of gooseberry, slate, and quince with supporting notes of straw, guava, and honeysuckle. The palate echoes the nose delivering a green fruit-driven core with flavors of guava. The finish is long and lingering with integrated citrus accents. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with 100% Sauvignon Blanc. $22 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Geyser Peak Chardonnay California 2015
Brilliant, medium gold/green color. tropical fruit, and peach with supporting notes of vanilla, oak, and honeysuckle. The palate confirms the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of lychee. The finish is long and lingering. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a creamy texture. A classic California Chardonnay with a creamy texture and bright tropical flavors – a great value. $12 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
Geyser Peak Devil's Inkstand Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley 2013
Brilliant, dark ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black fruits, dried herbs, and cranberry with supporting notes of mineral, plum, and cassis. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black currant and fruit cake with accents of sweet oak. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a opulent texture. Made with 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. $30 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Domaine Beausejour Les Silex Touraine 2017
Brilliant, light gold/green color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of green apple, and lemon curd with supporting notes of lychee, gooseberry, and citrus zest. The palate confirms the nose delivering a green fruit-driven core with flavors of nectarine. The finish is crisp. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with 100% Sauvignon Blanc. $17 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Tongue Dancer Wines Rosé of Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2017
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium salmon color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of sour cherry and boysenberry with supporting notes of wet stones, apricot stone, and orange peel. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of pomegranate. The finish is dry and crisp with trailing notes of tart and sweet red fruits. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture and complex fruit notes. Made with 100% Pinot Noir. $25 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Tongue Dancer Wines Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2016
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black cherry and red currant with supporting notes of black tea, thyme, earth, and slate. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of crushed wild berries. The finish is long and lingering with juicy tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture and youthful vibrancy. Made with 100% Pinot Noir. $49 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Croft Vintage Port Oporto 2016
Brilliant, intense ruby/purple color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of wild berries, and violet with supporting notes of black currant, and boysenberry. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of strawberry. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. $TBD – 4 Stars – 92 points
Dow's Vintage Port Oporto 2016
Brilliant, dark purple color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of fig, violet, and plum with supporting notes of dried herbs, cocoa, lavender, and slate. 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. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a opulent texture. $TBD – 4 Stars – 93 points
Fonseca Vintage Port Oporto 2016
Brilliant, intense purple to black color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black cherry, cassis, and mint with supporting notes of violet, and star anise. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of blackberry. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a opulent texture. $TBD – 4 Stars – 92 points
