Valdo Valdo Marca Oro Brut Prosecco DOC NV
Pale straw color with a fine bead of bubbles. The nose is quite floral with notes of green apple, pear, and a hint of fresh bread. The palate echoes the nose while revealing a harmonious orchard fruit-driven core with bright, ripe apples and notes of citrus zest to offer contrast. Medium-bodied with a vibrant dose of acidity and trailing green fruit accents. $14.99 – 3.5 Stars – 87 points
Da Luca Extra Dry Prosecco DOC NV
Brilliant, light straw color with a medium bead of bubbles. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of pear and spring flowers with supporting notes of star fruit, green apple, and citrus zest. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of lemon, white peach, and jasmine. The finish is long. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $16 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Padigan Estate Reserve Viognier Rogue Valley 2020
Brilliant, medium gold/green color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of honeysuckle, tropical fruit, and custard with supporting notes of brioche and oak. The palate confirms the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of lychee, passion fruit, coconut, and meringue. The finish is long and lingering with toasted oak notes. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with an opulent texture. $ – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
Exprimere Persey — Peake Ranch Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills 2021
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of boysenberry and raspberry with supporting notes of toasted oak, brown baking spices, and mocha. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red plum, black tea, mineral, and mushroom. The finish is long and lingering with firm tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a chewy texture. Sold as a set with its sibling wine Mia. $118 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Adobe Road Winery Racing Series White Wine Blend, #66 California 2021
Brilliant, medium gold/green color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of lychee and custard with supporting notes of bees wax, pear, and green tea. The palate confirms the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, apricot stone, orange peel, slate, and straw. The finish is a bit dull with earthy and stem notes. Full-bodied and fairly balanced with a chewy texture. $56 – 3 Stars – 85 points
Adobe Road Winery Blue Dog Cabernet Sauvignon California 2019
Brilliant, dark ruby/purple color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of blackberry and cassis with supporting notes of blueberry, baking spices, cola nut, and vanilla soaked oak. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, boysenberry, five spice, and violet. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a voluptuous texture. Made with grapes sourced from Sonoma County and Napa Valley. $85 – 3.5 Stars – 87 points
Eden Dale Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2019
Brilliant, pale gold color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of spring flowers, citrus zest, and bread dough with supporting notes of wet stones and bees wax. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of pear, lemon curd, and blanched almonds. The finish is long and lingering. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. $45 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
Giuliano Rosati Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2019
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black cherry and boysenberry with supporting notes of black tea, plum, and mineral. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black fruits, earth, baking spices, and slate. The finish is long and lingering with ripe, yet firm classic Montepulciano tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a juicy texture. $9.99 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
Maria Papoila Vinho Verde 2021
Brilliant, light green/gold color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of kumquat and citrus zest with supporting notes of jasmine, kiwi, and honeysuckle. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of lemon curd, green tea, and passion fruit. The finish is crisp. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $10.99 – 3.5 Stars – 89 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
