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Wine Reviews

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The Guardian by Caliveda 2023 Pinot Noir, Los Carneros, Napa Valley ($35)

Brambly and juicy, with dark cherry, tobacco, and milk chocolate. White-peppered pomegranate surges on mid-palate, ramping up its long, savory finish.

93

The Introvert 2023 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, CA ($15)

Teeth-grabbing tannins and a dusty mouthfeel relay a complex, layered red for a price that certainly over-delivers. Espresso and graphite unite with black currant and black forest cake. Upright and athletic.

91

The Introvert 2023 Reserve Red Blend, CA ($17)

Blackberry, graphite, and cigar leaf indicate a big, bold red. Its concentrated profile is reined in by sturdy but elegant, drying tannins.

92

The Recipient 2024 Pinot Grigio, Friuli Grave DOC, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy ($13)

Pine nuts, lemon bar, green apple, and seashell mingle with searing acidity. Clean, pure , and stony dry, with an herbal lift.

90

Thievery 2024 Cabernet Sauvignon, CA ($12)

Aged 12 months in French oak, the wine is dense and juicy, with super-ripe cherries, blueberries, and milk chocolate. At this price, every sip is a steal.

91

True Myth 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles ($20)

Focused tension, with a cooling acidity and a bright persona. Tart cherry, tobacco leaf, and mocha go a long way, with a cedar-seasoned finish.

91

Truth & Valor 2023 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Santa Margarita Ranch, Paso Robles ($50)

Chalky tannins and bold notes of cherry tobacco and espresso dominate, with a lingering mid-palate rush of blackberries and dark chocolate espresso. A finish of spearmint adds to the lingering finish.

94

Tura Estate Winery 2020 Mountain Peak, Judean Hills, Israel ($60)

The blend of 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 11% Petit Verdot, and 5% Cabernet Franc spent 22 months in barrel. Taste the ancient soils, with notes of mocha and dark berries. The mouthfeel is creamy, with round giving tannins.