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Wine Reviews

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Lifted 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles Highlands District ($32)

Spiced berries are juicy and lined with cedar and red tea. Tannins are present, and melt across the palate, revealing a saline mineral tone. Cinnamon and mocha spark an energetic finish.

93

Lifted 2023 Pinot Noir, Santa Maria Valley, Santa Barbara County ($32)

Bright and charming, with tart cranberry, thyme, red licorice, and an earthy core. Mid-palate toasted caramel apple and Bing cherry are illuminated by a zing of white pepper and fresh acidity.

93

Lifted 2023 Sauvignon Blanc, Paso Robles ($26)

Brisk and lean, with wet stone, grapefruit, and thyme. Tart and spirited, with an inner vibrancy.

91

Line 39 2023 Red Blend, California ($11)

A blend of 30% Teraldego, 26% Syrah, 17% Merlot, 12% Touriga Nacional, with fractions of Petite Sirah and Petit Verdot. Full-bodied, ripe, and rich, with delicious flavors of plum and mocha. An emphasis of sweet oak and baking spices linger on the finish.

94

MacRostie 2024 Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County ($38)

Broad and bold, with luscious notes of dark cherry-infused black tea and a pinch of sweet basil. Its satin mouthfeel, juicy and floral-toned, has a savory charm, lifted with a bloom of rosebuds.

93

Magic Bus 2023 Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County ($18)

An Earth Mother, generous and savory, with tilled soil, cigar leaf, pomegranate, and red cherry. Its keen acidity reflects on the vanilla spice finish.

93

Malbado 2024 Cabernet Sauvignon, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina ($20)

A strong vintage, demonstrating an earthy, dense core, with satin-lined tannins that grip with seductive charm. Italian herbs spread across notes of cedar, dried violets, and soy sauce. A lip-smacking finish satisfies with smashed blueberries and sage.

91

Martin’s Rake 2024 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ ($13)

A frisky and crisp white with vivid notes of lemon-lime and thyme-kissed vanilla. Pretty and inviting.