Farnese Fantini Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2019
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black cherry, plum, and mineral with supporting notes of blackberry, black tea, and dried herbs. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of mulberry, boysenberry, and five spice. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a silky texture. Made with 100% Montepulciano and now it is smartly offered with a screw-top closure. $10 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Inama Soave Classico 2020
Brilliant, light green/gold color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of spring flowers and green melon with supporting notes of kiwi, fresh herbs, mineral, and orange peel. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, pear, and blanched almonds. The finish is crisp. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. If you are seeking a white with guts while being nimble and refreshing this is your wine – 100% Garganega. $18 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Kopke 10 Years Old White Port Oporto
Brilliant, medium amber color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of baked apple and sultanas with supporting notes of brown baking spices, wild flower honey, and quince paste. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of fancy fruitcake, orange peel, and candied ginger. The finish is long and lingering. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant yet supple texture. $39.99 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Kopke White Colheita Port Oporto 2010
Brilliant, light golden color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of roasted tropical fruits and orange peel with supporting notes of kumquat, honey, and bees wax. The palate confirms the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of dried apricot, baked peach, lychee, and candied ginger. The finish is long and lingering. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $29.99 – 4.5 Stars – 96 points
Kopke Tawny Colheita Port Oporto 2012
Brilliant, deep ruby/purple color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of baked apple and baking spices with supporting notes of black tea, cassis, and raspberry. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of braised red and black berries, roasted figs, and hints of balsamic. The finish is long and lingering. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a voluptuous texture. $22.99 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Kopke 10 Years Old Tawny Port Oporto
Brilliant, deep amber color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of baked orchard fruits and cardamon with supporting notes of stewed black plum and five spice. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of dried fruits, candied citrus zest, honey, and oak. The finish is long and lingering. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a velvety texture. $19.99 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Scharffenberger Brut Rosé Excellence Mendocino NV
Brilliant, light ruby color with a fine bead of bubbles. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of strawberry and mulberry with supporting notes of red cherry, persimmon, orange peel, and slate. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of raspberry, peach, and pear. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $27 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Robert Hall Cavern Select Sparkling Grenache Blanc Paso Robles 2020
Brilliant, light gold color with a fine bead of bubbles. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of lemon curd and citrus zest with supporting notes of meringue and persimmon. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of lemon, tropical fruit, candied ginger, and bees wax. The finish is tart with hints of brioche. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $40 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Troon Vineyard Druid's Fluid Red Applegate Valley 2021
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of raspberry and baked figs with supporting notes of cigar box, slate, and hints of cedar and black tea. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black cherry, blackberry, and wild berries. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. Made with a unique blend of 27% Tempranillo, 23% Malbec, 22% Syrah, 15% Mourvèdre, 6% Grenache, 5% Cinsault, and 2% Carignan. $25 – 4.5 Stars – 96 points
Troon Vineyard Druid's Fluid White Applegate Valley 2021
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewSlightly hazy, medium straw color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of jasmine and apricot with supporting notes of orange peel, honeysuckle, citrus zest, and lemon grass. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of green apple, white peach, quince, and red grapefruit. The finish is long and lingering with refreshing citrus accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with a blend of 65% Vermentino, 22% Marsanne, and 13% Roussanne. $25 – 4.5 Stars – 96 points
