Wine Reviews

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Tapestry 2023 Red Blend, Paso Robles ($25)

Dusty, rustic tannins reveal blueberry, sage, lavender, cola, graphite, and espresso. Layered and complex.

90

Thievery 2025 Sauvignon Blanc, CA ($15)

Medium-bodied, with a plump mouthfeel, this wine steals our heart with notes of candied pineapple and a clean, fresh mineral finish.

92

Timeline 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley ($40)

Fleshy, teeth-grabbing tannins enter into a rich agreement with plum, lavender, and roasted coffee. Bold, with spied oak on the elongated finish.

93

Upwell 2024 Cabernet Sauvignon, CA ($18)

Dignified and delicious, with supple tannins and a generous flow of plum, boysenberry, and dark chocolate-cherry. Tastes like a wine three times its price tag.

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Vineyard Block Estate 2023 “453” Cabernet Sauvignon, Knights Valley, Sonoma County ($29)

Smoky oak employs sturdy tannins to create a powerful red. Ripe black currant and plum offer terrestrial hints of graphite and tobacco. A stony finish is supported by sweet soil

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Aix 2025 Rosé Vin de Provence, Coteaux d’Aix en Provence AOP, France ($24)

Salted raspberries, summer watermelon, and a linear strike of wet stone weave through, creating a juicy, mouth-puckering pink sipper.

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Aix 2025 Vin de Provence Blanc, Coteaux d’Aix en Provence AOP, France ($25)

This white wine shines with mineral gem tones, exuding notes of honeyed pears, fresh honeydew, and lemon meringue. Acidity is bright and ensures a lively finish.

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Altamana 2021 Grande Reserve Malbec, Maule, Chile ($21)

From old vines, taste the succulent summer plum and sweet tobacco – streamlined notes that flood the palate. Cranberry-cinnamon is seasoned with Mediterranean herbs, with a beefy mid-palate adding body and texture.