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Wine Reviews

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Unánime by Mascota Vineyards 2024 Pinot Noir, Mendoza, Argentina ($26)

Earthy, its wiry frame uplifted by lively acidity and a sleek mouthfeel. Just-ripened cherries and plum skin tannins tangle for a sensational textural experience.

89

Union Wine Co. 2023 Adventure Pinot Noir, Oregon ($14)

Tobacco and roses dusted with cocoa powder dive into an earthy core. Raspberries and cinnamon are subtle, yet charming notes.

90

Union Wine Co. 2025 Underwood Rose, Oregon ($14)

Freshness is apparent here, with peaches, melon, and white flowers. Acidity is well defined for a crisp finish.

93

Unsanctioned 2025 Pinot Gris, Oregon ($20)

With the addition of 9% Sauvignon Blanc, this stainless steel–fermented Pinot Gris pours on the charm. Enhancing a heady perfume of citrus such as yuzu, herbs including lemon basil and mint, and lemon blossom, lychee springs into action on a palate so buoyant it practically floats, laced with touches of white peach and other orchard fruits.

90

Upwell 2024 Pinot Noir, CA ($20)

Warming spices and cherry-vanilla impact with a graceful flow.

95

Viña Alicia 2019 Brote Negro Malbec, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina ($100)

Majestic, with a powerful presence. Acidity impacts flint and herbal tones, its red fruit dark and mysterious. Fruit is sourced from 100-year-old vines that sit 4,300 feet above sea level, adding to its concentrated depth of color, flavor, and texture.

90

Viña Alicia 2022 Paso de Piedra Malbec, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina ($22)

Woodsy vanilla notes are matched up with cherry liqueur and a garden of sweet basil, clove, and sassafras. Iron soil tonality and cola are present on the finish.

94

Viña Alicia 2024 Tiara, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina ($35)

A fascinating blend of 50% Riesling, 40% Albariño, and 10% Savagnin. Vanilla cream, lemon meringue, and honeysuckle charm from the start. A flash of sea spray mineral tones and a hint of white tea make for an energetic finish.