Domaine Rogue Syrah Applegate Valley 2021
Brilliant, dark ruby/purple color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of blackberry, violet, and five spice with supporting notes of black pepper, forest floor, black tea, and dried herbs. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, bramble, dried fruits, mineral, and a perfect dose of oak. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a meaty texture. $38 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Domaine Rogue Cinquenta Red Applegate Valley 2021
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red cherry, boysenberry, and slate with supporting notes of earth, dried herbs, and plum. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black currant, raspberry, red plum, and oak. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. $38 – 4 Stars – 93 points
Valley View Skin Contact Viognier Applegate Valley 2021
Slightly hazy, medium golden/ saffron color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of apricot, orange peel, and mango with supporting notes of potpourri, apricot stone, and Fino Sherry. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of kumquat, stone fruits, quinine, slate, and beeswax. The finish is long and lingering with firm tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a voluptuous texture. $26 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Domaine Rogue Quercia Chardonnay Applegate Valley 2021
Brilliant, light gold/green color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of lemon curd, lemongrass, and hazelnut with supporting notes of pear, citrus zest, brioche, and honeysuckle. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, orange peel, quince, and coconut macaroon. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant yet supple texture. $26 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Domaine Rogue Cinquenta Chardonnay Applegate Valley 2021
Brilliant, medium golden color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of toasted hazelnuts, pear, and oak with supporting notes of spring flowers, fresh brioche, and butterscotch. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of lemon curd, pear, toasted coconut, peach, and mineral. The finish is long and lingering. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $38 – 4 Stars – 93 points
Domaine Rogue Oshala Pinot Noir Applegate Valley 2021
Brilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red cherry, elderberry, and dried herbs with supporting notes of earth, leather, slate, and black tea. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of raspberry, boysenberry, lavender, hibiscus tea, and oak. The finish is long and lingering with dry tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. $38 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Domaine Rogue Quartz Vein Pinot Noir Applegate Valley 2021
Brilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of tart red cherry, pomegranate, and earth with supporting notes of black tea, plum, and raspberry. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of boysenberry, wild strawberry, leather, oak, and hints of smoked meat. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent yet vibrant texture. $38 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Troon Vineyard Ascendant Rosé Applegate Valley 2023
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekMildly hazy, medium peach color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of star fruit, plum, and orange peel with supporting notes of slate, quince paste, and hints of red berries. The palate echoes the nose delivering an orchard fruit and citrus-driven core with flavors of apricot stone, kumquat, white peach, and citrus zest. The finish is long and lingering with very soft and silky tannins. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. Made with a blend of 38% Cinsault, 33% Mourvedre, 11% Grenache, 10% Counoise, and 8% Carignan. $40 – 5 Stars – 97 points
Tongue Dancer Wines Rosé of Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2023
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium coral color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red cherry, raspberry, and crushed berries with supporting notes of hibiscus flower, slate, and orange peel. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of strawberry, red plum, citrus zest, and mulberry. The finish is long and lingering. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant yet juicy texture. $22 – 4.5 Stars – 96 points
Troon Vineyard Glou-Glou Applegate Valley 2023
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, medium ruby color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of wild berries, tart red cherry, and rose petals with supporting notes of hibiscus flower, slate, and elderberry. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of raspberry, red currant, black tea, and plum. The finish is tart with ripe tannins. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. Made with a blend of 62% Cinsault and 38% Grenache. Serve chilled but not cold. $25 – 4 Stars – 92 points
