Wine Reviews

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Twenty Rows 2024 Pinot Noir, Sonoma County ($22)

This wine has a rustic quality with elements of rose petal and savory cooking spice. Aged in French and American oak, there are subdued cherries and strawberries with a hint of cola on the finish.

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Unánime by Mascota Vineyards 2023 Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina ($26)

Spending 15 months in French oak offers a soothingly silky mouthfel. Plum and vanilla engage with sage and cedar. Rich and inviting with supple tannins and a finish of cherry liqueur.

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Unánime by Mascota Vineyards 2023 Merlot, Mendoza, Argentina ($26)

Rounded out by 12 months in French oak, and with a hint of black pepper, are lush notes of blackberry, roasted coffee, and toasted almond cedar. Juicy, ripe, and delicious.

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Une Femme NV The Betty Brut, California ($29)

Loads of baking spice mingle with yellow apple and pear fruit, supported by a rich, frothy, creamy mousse. The finish turns chalky and lightly saline, with a refreshing acidity that adds lift and poise.

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Vigneti La Selvanella 2021 Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG ($47)

Balsamic-kissed cherries spread generously across the palate. Searing acidity freshens the wine, while an array of floral tones and Mediterranean herbs add layers of complexity.

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VINO 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, Washington ($13)

A blend of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon and 33% Sangiovese. Spiced cedar and ripe dark cherry are intense and expressive. Chalky tannins address a graphite-toned foundation, with hints of clove, cigar leaf, and dried violets.

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VINO 2022 Pinot Grigio, Evergreen Vineyard, Columbia Valley, WA ($13)

Minerality underscores precious notes of Key lime and summer pear. Expressive floral tones gather on the powered vanilla finish. What a great value!

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VINO 2023 Rosé of Sangiovese, Columbia Valley, WA ($13)

White-peppered cherries carry a garden of Italian herbs to the sleek and clean finish.