Wine Reviews

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Tangent 2024 Sauvignon Blanc, Central Coast ($15)

Basil-kissed green apple, jasmine rice, green tea, and lie chiffon unite for a sleek profile. Notes of kiwi and gardenia chime in on the finish.

91

The Icon Rock 2023 Sauvignon Blanc, Aconcagua, Chile ($15)

Grapefruit zest, lanolin, Key lime, and laurel are clean and crisp. The palate is refreshed with each lively sip.

92

Tiaki 2025 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand ($19)

Lime and honeydew are enmeshed in an herbal garden of basil, chervil, and dill. With tightrope acidity and a stony charm, this is a perfect wine for oysters and Caesar salad.

93

True Myth 2023 Pinot Noir, San Luis Obispo Coast, San Luis Obispo County ($20)

Expressive and juicy, with personality plus. Purple plums and sweet violets meld with toasty chocolate notes. Acidity keeps a bright light shining within.

93

Unánime by Mascota Vineyards 2023 Gran Vino, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina ($26)

A blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Malbec, 15% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Petit Verdot. A rustic beauty: savory and earthy. Cigar leaf is softened by plum ganache, while graphite and black currant is emboldened at its core. Balanced and well built, with a toasty, walnut finish.

92

Unánime by Mascota Vineyards 2023 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.

94

Vanderpump 2025 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand ($22)

Grapefruit dotted with jalapeño and vanilla is eye-opening and palate pleasing. Acidity is searing, leaving a sapidity on the tongue that refreshes. Grassy notes are prevalent, entertaining the palate with its vivacious presence, just as one would expect from a Vanderpump.

90

Verada 2023 Pinot Noir, California ($17)

With iconic notes of forest floor, this earthy Pinot Noir is laced with blueberry and pomegranate. Its savory finish is dotted with smoked black pepper.