Francois de la Roche Touraine 2016
Brilliant, pale straw color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of citrus zest, and grapefruit with supporting notes of gooseberry, mineral, and slate. The palate confirms the nose delivering a citrus-driven core with flavors of white peach. The finish is crisp. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with 100% Sauvignon Blanc. $15 – 3.5 Stars – 88 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
Steele Chardonnay California 2016
Brilliant, medium gold/green color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of apple, lychee, and pineapple with supporting notes of mango, citrus zest, and coconut. The palate confirms the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of lemon curd, honeysuckle and strong accents of lees. The finish is long and lingering. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. Steel invented the modern California Chardonnay style and this wine is true to that style. $22 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Steele Rosé Cabernet Franc Lake County 2017
Brilliant, medium pink color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of rose petals, red cherry, and rhubarb with supporting notes of cranberry and orange peel. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of hibiscus tea and tart red berries. The finish is tart and crisp. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $17 – 3.5 Stars – 87 points
Bogle Cabernet Sauvignon California 2015
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of cigar box, red cherry, and plum with supporting notes of vanilla, slate, and cocoa. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of red currant, leather. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. Made with 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. $12 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Petite Siréne Sauvignon-Semillon Bordeaux 2016
Brilliant, light green/gold color. green apple, guava, and lime with supporting notes of green tea, and mineral. The palate echoes the nose delivering a green fruit-driven core with flavors of lemon curd. The finish is is crisp. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with a blend of 60% Sauvignon with 40% Semillon. $19.99 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Petite Siréne Cabernet-Merlot Bordeaux 2015
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of blackberry, and black tea with supporting notes of mineral, and plum. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of cassis. The finish is is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a chewy texture. Made with a classic blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon. $19.99 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
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
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
Prosper Maufoux Chardonnay Bourgogne 2016
Brilliant, light green/yellow color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of green apple, and lemon curd with supporting notes of quince, and slate. The palate confirms the nose delivering a green fruit-driven core with flavors of green melon. The finish is is dry with hints of citrus. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with 100% Chardonnay. $19 – 3 Stars – 85 points
