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Wine Reviews

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Rabble 2024 Sauvignon Blanc, Paso Robles ($18)

Frisky and clean, with white grapefruit and lime chiffon energizing the palate. Lean, with mineral tonality and a finish of lemon sorbet.

94

Raymond 2024 R Collection Chardonnay, CA ($16)

With an inspired collection of reimagined artwork, the label is designed around French painter and lithographer Henri Fantin-Latour’s 1874 “Still Life with Pansies.” Honeyed notes of summer pear, tangerine blossom, and Key lime gather for a creamy, long, and luxurious, vanilla-laden sipper.

92

Raymond 2024 R Collection Field Blend, CA ($16)

A blend of 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Petite Sirah, 18% Petit Verdot and 15% Merlot with a surge of red berries up front. The floral array of hibiscus, peony, roses, and an exotic musk show depth of character while also offering a nod to the label art. French Impressionist Gustave Caillebotte’s 1893 “Chrysanthemums in the Garden at Petit-Gennevillers” speaks to the liquid in the bottle. The finish of spiced sandalwood and vanilla is lilting on the finish.

92

Raymond 2024 R Collection Merlot, CA ($16)

A dignified, ripe, and robust red, with dark chocolate, espresso, and spiced black cherries. The inspired artwork on the label references Italian renaissance painter Marco d’Oggiono’s “Girl with Cherries,” circa 1491.

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Raymond 2024 R Collection Sauvignon Blanc, CA ($16)

Capturing the essence on the label of an illustration by English physician and botanical writer Robert John Thornton’s 1807 work “Cupid Inspiring Plants with Love,” this wine shines with vivid notes of just-squeezed grapefruit. Perky acidity and a line of salinity ignite layers of vanilla, kiwi, and gardenia.

91

Revelation by Goose Ridge 2024 Revelation Rosé, Goose Cap AVA, WA ($20)

This is a very well made rosé with juicy aromas and flavors of strawberry and watermelon that remain very fresh. Blended from 67% Syrah, 24% Merlot, 5% Pinot Gris, 2% Grenache, and 2% Mourvèdre, it offers ripe fruit flavors but no sugary sweetness. Fine acidity enlivens the flavors and makes this a promising partner for pairing with food or just for sipping.

92

Rhonéa 2022 Confidence, Beaumes-de-Venise, Rhône Valley, France ($25)

A Syrah/Grenache blend with spark. Roses shine, augmented with black pepper and orange peel. Bold and impressive, with a garden of herbs accenting black cherry and plum. Tannins are supple and the finish is enduring.

93

Robert Hall 2022 Artisan Collection Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles ($17)

An elegant and expressive Cab with a silky mouthfeel. Oak comes through with notes of confectionary vanilla, joining dark cherry and black plum and cocoa.