Wine Reviews

91

Hologram 2025 Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley ($22)

Minerality shows itself through an oyster shell lens. The wine’s herbal lift of grass and nettle leaves a lasting impression along with Key lime and barely ripened pineapple.

92

Interpretation 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County ($24)

Violets are distinctive in aroma, flavor, and texture, accompanying dark chocolate, plum, and drying notes of graphite crossing the palate. Chewy tannins release a wash of sweet boysenberry.

89

Interpretation 2024 Chardonnay, Carneros ($28)

Crisp, with searing acidity as its key player. Lemon zest and cedar possess starring roles.

90

Interpretation 2024 Chardonnay, Sonoma County ($18)

Toasty, with a vibrant array of orange peel and vanilla, amped by buoyant acidity.

90

Ironstone 2022 Old Vine Zinfandel, Lodi ($14)

Brambly, with ripe, juicy boysenberry and plum. Full-bodied, with plush, round tannins.

94

Ironstone 2023 Reserve Meritage, Sierra Foothills AVA ($42)

Milk-chocolate textured, chewy tannins frame expressive notes of blackberry and tobacco leaf. Fruit is elegant, juicy; extracted and fresh rather than jammy. Teeth-coating, dusted sandalwood adds length and complexity to the finish.

94

Kith & Kin 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley ($50)

Super ripe boysenberry jam and chalky tannins connect for a restrained, plush mouthfeel. Mocha-cherry chocolate enters mid-point, with lifted noted of white peppered tobacco leaf that dried the palate, while the richness of the wine never fades.

90

Leia Vintners 2024 Sauvignon Blanc, CA ($17)

Stark acidity augments the vivacious grapefruit and star fruit notes. Salty and clean on the finish.