Thunevin-Calvet Cuvee Constance Cotes Du Roussillon-Villages 2018
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black plum, cocoa, and graphite with supporting notes of slate, garrigue, and bramble. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of blackberry, raspberry, black tea, and licorice. The finish is long and lingering with silky tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a opulent texture. $24 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Les Vignes Retrouvées Saint-Mont 2021
Brilliant, light green/gold straw color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of honeysuckle, apricot stone, and blanched almonds with supporting notes of citrus zest, bees wax, and sea salt. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard and citrus fruits-driven core with flavors of lemongrass, green tea, gooseberry, and green melon. The finish is crisp. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with an unusual blend of Gros Manseng, Petit Courbu, and Arrufiac. $22 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Cave de Ribeauville Silberberg de Rorschwihr Riesling Alsace 2019
Brilliant, medium straw color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of peach and green apple with supporting notes of honeysuckle, green melon, and honey. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, slate, quince, blanched almonds, and apricot. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $25 – 4 Stars – 93 points
Chateau la Coustarelle Tradition Cahors 2015
Brilliant, dark ruby/purple color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of blackberry and graphite with supporting notes of forest floor, bramble, mineral, and black tea. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, truffle, and cassis. The finish is long and lingering with silky tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. Made with a blend of 80% Malbec and 20% Merlot. $13 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau 2022
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of wild berries and strawberry with supporting notes of hibiscus flower, red currant, and slate. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of raspberry, red cherry, cranberry, and red beet. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a juicy texture. $14.99 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau Rosé 2022
Brilliant, light coral color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of red grapefruit, orange peel, and apricot stone with supporting notes of slate and spring flowers. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of raspberry, watermelon, and cranberry. The finish is tart. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $15.99 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
Julien Schaal Granite Riesling Alsace 2020
Brilliant, medium green/gold color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of apple, peach, and honeysuckle with supporting notes of red grapefruit, apricot stone, bees wax, and orange peel. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, green apple, jasmine, and tropical fruit. The finish is long and lingering with lovely citrus accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. $27 – 4 Stars – 93 points
Domaine Notre Dame des Pallieres - Les Rieus Cotes-du-Rhone, Rouge 2019
Brilliant, deep scarlet color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red cherry and wild berries with supporting notes of fresh herbs, hibiscus flower, vanilla, and black pepper. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black plum and strawberry. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. $14.99 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau 2021
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of raspberry and red currant with supporting notes of hibiscus flower and hints of cranberry. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of mulberry and tart red berries. The finish is long and lingering with bright red berry juice. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a juicy texture. $14.99 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
Camille Cayran Le Chene Noir Cotes-du-Rhone, Rouge 2019
Brilliant, dark ruby/purple color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of raspberry and black currant with supporting notes of lavender, boysenberry, five spice, and dried herbs. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black fruits, violet, hibiscus flower, and mineral. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. Made with a blend of 50% Grenache, 30% Carignan, 20% Syrah. $25 – 4 Stars – 93 points
