indaba Sauvignon Blanc Western Cape 2016
Brilliant, light pale straw color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of grass, kiwi, and pear with supporting notes of slate, and lime. The palate confirms the nose delivering a green fruit-driven core with flavors of green melon. The finish is is crisp. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with 100% Sauvignon Blanc. $11.99 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Gundlach Bundschu Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma Valley 2014
Brilliant, dark ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black fruits, and cassis with supporting notes of baking spices, cocoa, and mocha. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black cherry, oak. The finish is is long and lingering with firm tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. In addition to Cabernet Sauvignon the blend includes 8% Petite Verdot, 3% Merlot, 1% Malbec, and 1% Cabernet Franc. $50 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Troon Kubli Bench Montepulciano Applegate Valley 2016
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, deep ruby color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of baking spices, sour cherry, and boysenberry with supporting notes of thyme and black tea. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of plum, mineral, and black cherry. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $25 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Tablas Creek Cotes de Tablas Blanc Paso Robles 2016
Brilliant, light green/yellow color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of green apple, green melon, and kiwi with supporting notes of spring flowers and mint. The palate confirms the nose delivering a green fruit-driven core with flavors of orange peel and white peach. The finish lingers with soft peach and citrus accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $30 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Tablas Creek Esprit de Tablas Adelaida District 2015
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of blackberry and boysenberryry with supporting notes of anise, mineral, and cigar box. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of cassis and red currant. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a dense and meaty texture. $55 – 4.5 Stars – 96 points
Bogle Phantom Red California 2014
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. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a voluptuous texture. $18 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas Blanc Paso Robles 2016
Brilliant, medium green/gold color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of white peach, kiwi, and pineapple with supporting notes of honeysuckle and slate. The palate confirms the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of passion fruit and orange peel. The finish lingers with subtle pear and citrus accents. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $25 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Tablas Creek Mourvedre Adelaida District 2015
Bright, medium ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red cherry, black tea, and leather with supporting notes of dried herbs, raspberry, and earth. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of plum and baking spices. The finish is long and lingering with firm tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a opulent texture while being quite nimble. Made with 100% Mourvedre. $40 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Gundlach Bundschu Merlot Sonoma Valley 2014
Brilliant, dark ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black cherry, violet, and plum with supporting notes of blackberry, five spice, and tapenade. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of crushed berries and earth. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. $35 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Beso Del Sol White Sangria Spain NV
Brilliant golden color. The nose is intensely tropical with scents of mango, star fruit, and white peach with accents of citrus and pineapple. The palate confirms the nose delivering a vibrant tropical fruit-driven core with waves of sweet citrus and honeysuckle. Medium-bodied with ripe fruit matched by enough fresh acidity to keep it fresh. $4.99 – 3.5 Stars – 87 points
