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Wine Reviews

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Turning Point Chardonnay, RRV, Sonoma County ($30)

Aromas: Lychee, lime sorbet, lanolin
Lychee notes are recognizable with vanilla custard and pine nuts. Crisp and Vibrant.

92

Two Angels 2024 Sauvignon Blanc, Lake County ($20)

Along with true-to-form grapefruit and passion fruit, whiffs of star fruit, mint, and white pepper are disarming, as is the glossy limpidity of the citrus- and melon-tinged palate, complete with a finishing touch of custard apple.

92

Vengeance 2022 Red Blend, Napa Valley ($25)

Prominent notes of boysenberries, thyme, black cherry, and dark chocolate weave through high-toned acidity. A fresh, rich, great value Napa Valley red blend that is well-structured, with supple tannins.

95

Viña Cobos 2022 Bramare Malbec, Valle de Uco, Mendoza, Argentina ($60)

Dry and austere, concentrated notes of dark chocolate, espresso, and wild berries express a serious malbec. This wine possesses determination, demonstrating longevity and complexity. It shows in its deep, inky purple hue as much as it does in its full-bodied structure. Dried lavender drenched in plum liqueur and cherrywood drives the palate to new heights.

94

Viña Cobos 2022 Cocodrilo Corte Red Blend, Mendoza, Argentina ($35)

A lush and magnetic blend of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Cabernet Franc, 5% Malbec, and 1% Syrah. Bing cherry, black pepper, and cigar leaf are robust notes, creating a wine profile that’s more athletic than muscular. Chocolate-covered violets are succulent on the lengthy finish.

93

Viña Cobos 2023 FELINO Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina ($25)

Sourced from vineyards in the Valle de Uco and Luján de Cuyo appellations, this wine is juicy, ripe, and ready. Black cherry, violets, and rhubarb exhibit a seamless flow across the palate. The fruit is fresh and vibrant, with brightening acidity.

92

Viña Cobos 2024 Felino Chardonnay, Mendoza, Argentina ($22)

Aromas: Pineapple, gardenia, ocean breezes
From selected vineyards in the Luján de Cuyo and Valle de Uco appellations, comes this refreshingly lithe and wispy white with chiseled mineral tones. Salty air surrounds notes of tropical flowers and papaya. Mango and lime chiffon iced with saffron and white pepper awaken the senses. Acidity streaks across the palate and leaves a zing on the finish.

93

Wairau River 2023 Pinot Noir, Marlborough, New Zealand ($23)

Arousing, earthy aromas lead to a glassy mouthfeel. Notes of root beer, sweet tobacco, and iconic forest floor are approachable and luscious within a savory frame. New leather is dotted with cloves, basil, and rosemary. It finishes with sandalwood and the sensuousness of damp soil that Pinot Noir is wont to express.