Wine Reviews

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Gehricke 2024 Rosé, Los Carneros, Sonoma County ($29)

A 100% rosé of Pinot Noir, whole cluster pressed to stainless steel. Persimmon, nectarine, and tangerine join the pink party. Lively and vivacious with bright acidity to accent its summertime flavors.

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Gentleman Farmer 2022 Rosé, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County ($39)

Aromas: Strawberry, red beets, cocoa
This dark-hued rosé takes a more dramatic turn than most. Flavors of rhubarb, red tea, and cocoa-kissed rose petals are extroverted. Rich, ripe and juicy watermelon, and black cherry deliver a punch on the finish.

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Girasole 2024 Rose, Mendocino County ($16)

Aromas: Peony, white raspberry, fresh linen
Poised and vivacious, with cheek-puckering tart cranberry, salty rose petals, and tangerine sorbet. Acidity is bracing and adds to the freshness on the striking finish.

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Goldschmidt 2022 Set In Stone Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley ($34)

The vines for this plush red are grown on a stony, volcanic slope. Incredibly well-structured and expressive at this price point, tannins seamless, allowing a flow of dark chocolate raspberry to saturate the palate. The vivacious quality of this wine is not about intensity, but about grace and finesse.

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Goldschmidt 2023 Set In Stone Chardonnay, Russian River Valley ($28)

Tense and vivacious, its name reflects the stony mineral tones it offers, cleansing the palate with lemon verbena, mango, and thyme. A sleek, lean finish signals its freshness.

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Grand Napa Vineyards 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, Napa Valley ($110)

Aromas of Bergamot, fennel, and blackberry lead to a wave of brambly cedar, black pepper, and dusty lavender. Sturdy tannins show off its bold character.

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Granite Hill 2022 Chardonnay, Lodi ($15)

Just as the fragrance of green apple is rounded out by vanilla, creamed corn, and jasmine, so the medium-weight palate is balanced between sound acidity and a toasty finish, refreshed by a dollop of lemon sorbet.

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Guarachi Family Wines 2022 “G” by Guarachi, Meadowrock Estate, Napa Valley ($90)

A 100% estate bottled Cabernet Sauvignon, with some Malbec and Petit Verdot. Austere at first sip, but impressively generous as it opens up. Chewy tannins feature a dusting of cherry pith and cocoa, while minerality plays a textural role within its firm structure. It finishes with oregano-soaked cedar and black plum with a long finish.