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 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2014
Brilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black cherry, cassis, and boysenberry with supporting notes of black tea and baking spices. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of pomegranate. The finish lingers with supple tannins. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. Made with 100% Pinot Noir. $40 – 3.5 Stars – 88 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 Carmenere Colchagua 2015
Brilliant, deep ruby/purple color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of black tea, forest floor, blackberry, and cocoa with supporting notes of eucalyptus and leather. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of truffle and oak. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. $11.99 – 3 Stars – 85 points
Troon Whole Grape Ferment Riesling Applegate Valley 2016
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, medium golden/orange color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of apricot, apple cider, bread dough, and orange peel with supporting notes of truffle, and pineapple. The palate is in substantial agreement with the nose delivering a green fruit-driven core with flavors of wet stones. The finish is tart with with trailing, sour tropical fruits notes. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with 100% Riesling. $20 – 3.5 Stars – 88 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
Natura Un-Oaked Chardonnay Bio-Bio 2016
Brilliant, light yellow color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of citrus zest, kumquat, and pineapple with supporting notes of slate and grapefruit. The palate confirms the nose delivering a citrus-driven core with flavors of orange peel. The finish is crisp with a gently trailing note of green apple and citrus. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with 100% Chardonnay. $11.99 – 3.5 Stars – 87 points
