Wine Reviews

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Navigator 2023 Timepiece Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley ($39)

Culled from 12 vineyard sites throughout Napa Valley, this inspirational red offers the best of its collective terroir. Sweet, ripe cherries, blackberries, and chocolate ganache gloss over the palate. Well- built, with an elegant finish.

93

Navigator 2024 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley ($39)

Beautifully structured with a skyscraper backbone: upright with design and purpose. This red makes a bold statement with black plum, dark chocolate, and suede-lined tannins displaying the wine’s fine craftsmanship.

93

Navigator 2024 Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley ($24)

Juicy pineapple, gardenia, and jasmine results in a well-priced Sauv Blanc with a tropical breeziness. Key lime and meringue follow, finishing with vibrant acidity.

91

Navigator 2025 Sauvignon Blanc, North Coast ($18)

Steely, with an inner light of sunshine-filled lemon-lime. Refreshing and lively.

93

Navigator 2025 Sauvignon Blanc, North Coast ($18)

Tangerine on nose and palate offers an elegant presence. Acidity is racy, with sweet basil and lemon bar as its stunning sidekicks. The finish has a dainty creaminess.

89

Needle & Thread 2024 Chardonnay, CA ($15)

Oaky, rich, and lusciously textured. Toasted almond-coconut and burnished crème brûlée are expressive.

90

Needle & Thread 2024 Pinot Noir, CA ($15)

Cherry and milk chocolate are delightful starters. Thanks to its savory side, tobacco and black pepper alter the texture and profile of the wine, leveling it up a few notches.

92

Ocnautic 2024 Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles ($16)

Very attractive packaging and it overdelivers both inside and out. It shows a very appealing combination of ripe Bing cherry fruit with a tinge of tarter blackberry flavor. Well-measured framing from ripe tannins provides evidence of impressive winemaking skill.