Tongue Dancer Wines Rambling Fox Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2021
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black cherry, forest floor, and black tea with supporting notes of raspberry, dried herbs, and boysenberry. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of blackberry, five spice, mineral, violet, and a very charming touch of bramble. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. $45 – 4.5 Stars – 96 points
Tongue Dancer Wines Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2022
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black cherry, forest floor, and black tea with supporting notes of boysenberry, black plum, and violet. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of blackberry, elderberry, and five spice. The finish is long and lingering with firm tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a chewy texture. A beauty reminiscent of the lovely 2019 vintage — very Burgundian. $55 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Tongue Dancer Wines Foxtrot Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2022
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black cherry and forest floor with supporting notes of dried herbs, elderberry, black tea, and a hint of cranberry. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of raspberry, black fruits, red and black plum, and mineral. The finish is long and lingering with soft tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. $45 – 4.5 Stars – 96 points
Kopke 20 Years Old White Port Oporto
Brilliant, medium golden to amber color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of orange peel, dried fruits, and honey with supporting notes of chamomile, bees wax, and hints of caramel. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe and dried orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of rich sultanas, apricot stone, roasted nuts, and citrus zest. The finish is long and lingering with a beautiful dose of acidity. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple yet vibrant texture. $50 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Kopke White Colheita Port Oporto 2008
Brilliant, medium golden to amber color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of orange peel, apricot, and vanilla custard with supporting notes of quince paste, dried pineapple, and honeysuckle. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe and dried orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of dried fruits, ginger biscuits, and sultanas. The finish is long and lingering. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $35 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Matthews Cuvée Columbia Valley 2021
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, dark ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red cherry and elderberry with supporting notes of dried herbs, earth, and a playful, sweet garrigue note. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black plum, cocoa, black currant, black tea, and slate. The finish is long and lingering with silky tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. Made with a blend of Merlot 65%, Cabernet Franc 27%, and Malbec 8%. $55 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Lucchetti Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico 2022
Brilliant, medium straw color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of honeysuckle, green melon, and lime with supporting notes of green apple and bees wax. The palate confirms the nose delivering a citrus-driven core with flavors of guava, citrus zest, and slate. The finish is tart with trailing citrus notes. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $17 – 4 Stars – 90 points
C.L. Butaud Tempranillo Texas High Plains 2021
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black plum, raspberry, and cigar box with supporting notes of rose petals, graphite, and dried herbs. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black cherry, bramble, slate, and hints of tamarind. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $54 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Avignonesi Cantaloro IGT Toscano 2019
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense offering scents of red cherry,currants and forest floor with supporting notes of cocoa, oak, and violet. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of blueberry, red plum, and mineral and hints of wild mint. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a meaty texture. Made with a blend of 50.82% Sangiovese, 24.58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23.51% Merlot, 0.78% Syrah, and 0.30% Canaiolo. $14.99 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Graham’s Six Grapes Oporto
Brilliant, dark ruby/purple color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black cherry and boysenberry with supporting notes of dried fruits, five spice, and black currant. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black plum, pomegranate, raspberry, and tamarind. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a lush, juicy texture. $28 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
