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Wine Reviews

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Storyteller 2023 “Got Away” Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County ($15)

ark chocolate pipe tobacco, black currant, graphite, and espresso set a mood around spiced cedar. Suede-textured tannins are luxurious, with black cherry setting the stage for an enduring finish.

92

Storyteller 2023 “Into the Fog” Pinot Noir, Sonoma County ($15)

Dark berries and roasted coffee settle into a woodsy, savory frame. Silky and juicy with sage and black peppered cranberries on the luscious finish.

91

Substance 2021 Ch Chardonnay, Columbia Valley, WA ($17)

A lean and clean white with some developing nuttiness and prominent oak character. Nicely balanced.

93

Substance 2022 Cs Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley ($17)

Tobacco and wet slate indicate a robust, broad-shouldered red. Toasted oak and blackberry are at its core.

93

Substance 2022 Pn Pinot Noir, Columbia Valley, WA ($17)

Winemaker Charles Smith over-delivers for this deeply resonant red. Black cherries and tobacco leaf send that message of substance, followed by balanced acidity. Finishes with dark chocolate and toasted almond cedar.

93

Substance 2022 Rb Red Blend, Columbia Valley, Washington ($17)

Generous flavors of black cherry, plum, violets, and dark chocolate settle on suede-coated tannins. Rich and seductive.

93

Substance 2022 Sb Sauvignon Blanc, Columbia Valley ($17)

Full of promise, the wine opens with white flowers, jasmine rice, and lime blossoms. It’s like taking a bite into a Gala apple, with a juicy clean finish.

90

Substance 2024 Rosé of Pinot Noir, Columbia Valley, WA ($17)

A light and lively, red-fruited pink sipper grounded by a subtle earthiness. Tart cherry blends with cocoa to help express Columbia Valley soil.