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Wine Reviews

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Pascal Toso 2020 Alta Malbec Mendoza, Argentina ($15)

Coffee and a slightly smoky tone beckon additional notes of black plum and Worcestershire. Glossy tannins take a slight grip while wet stone and a dusty middle adds to a sensual mouthfeel. An overall great food companion.

91

Pascal Toso 2020 Malbec Mendoza, Argentina ($15)

This estate-grown Malbec displays a beautiful ruby color with intense flavors of blackberry, plum, and black cherry. It also has notes of coffee, cloves, the smokiness of charred wood, and the pungent spice of black licorice and vanilla.

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Pascal Toso 2020 Malbec Mendoza, Argentina ($15)

This estate-grown Malbec displays a beautiful ruby color with intense flavors of blackberry, plum, and black cherry. It also has notes of coffee, cloves, the smokiness of charred wood, and the pungent spice of black licorice and vanilla.

92

Pasqual Toso Brut Rosé Mendoza, Argentina ($13)

This sparkling wine is made from 95% Chardonnay and 5% Malbec. It displays a pale pink color with a hint of salmon. You can detect a wide range of aromas on the nose, including green apple, pear, floral notes like honeysuckle, green melon, strawberry, grapefruit, bread, and a hint of mint. It has a pleasant acidity, a slightly stony taste, and a creamy texture. It is a very lively wine.

98

Paul Hobbs 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, Coombsville, Napa Valley ($130)

The intense purple-black hue is an attention-getter. This astounding red is silky, but manages to eek out teeth-grabbing, dusty, black tea tannins. Graphite, and a host of flavors, including black raspberry, violets, and Worcestershire sends a message of intensity. Earth and soil notes are apparent, with a mineral component within its deep core.

96

Paul Hobbs 2022 Chardonnay, George Menini Estate, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County ($90)

The George Menini Estate is within the Sebastopol Hills neighborhood in the southwestern side of the Russian River Valley. Cool breezes and morning fog are synonymous with this site. This Chardonnay is measured and balanced, with lemon sorbet, green apple, and a flinty mid-point. Crisp summer pear and candied ginger light up in the glass, sanctioned by its fine acidity.

96

Paul Hobbs 2022 Pinot Noir, George Menini Estate, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County ($95)

Glossy mouthfeel, with sweet and tart cranberry, dried rose petals, and red beets. A brilliant acidity lifts notes of wild strawberry, Rooibos tea, and cinnamon hots. A juicy, spiced finish lingers with a penny royale minerality on the finish.

94

Paul Hobbs 2022 Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley ($80)

High-toned notes of cherry cola, pomegranate, and salted cherries. This electric red possesses a refreshing and zesty exuberance.