Wine Reviews


    Gratien Meyer Brut Rosé Crémant de Loire NV

  • Brilliant, medium coral color, medium bubbles. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of apricot stone, red currant, and hibiscus flower with supporting notes of orange peel, citrus zest, and pomegranate. The palate is in full accord with the nose, delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red cherry, mineral, raspberry, and strawberry. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $20 – 4 Stars - 91 points

    • We Know Jack! Jack Florence Sr. Vineyard Zinfandel Rockpile 2024

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    Brilliant, dark ruby/purple color. The aromatics are intense, offering blackberry, iron, and baking-spice notes, with supporting notes of balsamic, fig, forest floor, and violet. The palate is in full agreement with the nose, delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, boysenberry, graphite, pomegranate, and tamari. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. Made with a blend of Zinfandel 90% and Petite Sirah 10%. $60 – 4.5 Stars - 96 points

    • Mary Taylor Frizzante — Sofia Brescia IGP Veneto NV

  • Brilliant, light straw color with medium bead of bubbles. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of Asian pear, blanched almonds, and grass with supporting notes of citrus zest and mineral. The palate echoes the nose, delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of jasmine, green apple, and red grapefruit. The finish lingers. Light to medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with a blend of 60% Glera and 40% Garganega. $14 – 4 Stars - 90 points

    • Troon Vineyard Syrah Applegate Valley 2023

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    Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black currant, boysenberry, and dried herbs with supporting notes of black tea, cocoa, rosemary, and accents of tamari. The palate is in full agreement with the nose, delivering a black-fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, five-spice, cassis, hibiscus flower tea, and hints of green peppercorns. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $45 – 5 Stars - 97 points

    • Troon Vineyard Vermentino Applegate Valley 2025

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    Brilliant, light straw color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of tropical fruit, lemon curd, and beeswax with supporting notes of meringue, green apple, and apricot stone. The palate confirms the nose, delivering a ripe, orchard-fruit-driven core with flavors of white peach, star fruit, jasmine, mineral, green melon, and citrus zest. The finish is long and lingering with faint tannins. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $35 – 5 Stars - 97 points

    • Robert Hall Cavern Select Rosé Paso Robles 2025

  • Brilliant, light coral color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of apricot stone, orange peel, and red grapefruit with supporting notes of slate, pomegranate, and cantaloupe. The palate is in full agreement with the nose, delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of strawberry, mineral, kumquat, and yellow plum. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $35 – 4 Stars/92 points Stars - 92 points

    • Substance Ro Rosé Pinot Noir Columbia Valley 2025

  • Brilliant, light pink color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of nectarine, citrus zest, and spring flowers with supporting notes of orange peel, crushed berries, and ripe strawberry. The palate confirms the nose, delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of raspberry, sweet pomegranate, and slate. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and with a vibrant yet supple texture. $13.99 – 4 Stars/92 points Stars - 92 points

    • A B K 6 Blanc de Noirs Brut Reserve France NV

  • Brilliant, light pale straw color with a fine bead of bubbles. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of apricot stone, salt, and citrus zest with supporting notes of honeysuckle and quince. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard and citrus fruit-driven core with flavors of Asian pear, brioche, lemon curd, and accents of bees wax. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $ – 4 Stars/91 points Stars - 91 points

    • Vino Rosé Sangiovese Columbia Valley 2024

  • Brilliant, light coral color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of red plum and violet with supporting notes of orange peel and blood orange. The palate echoes the nose, delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of raspberry, strawberry, and slate. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $12.99 – 4 Stars/91 points Stars - 91 points

    • Rabble Rosé Paso Robles 2024

  • Brilliant, medium peach color. The nose is moderately intense, offering strawberry and cantaloupe with supporting notes of orange peel and yellow plum. The palate is in full accord with the nose, delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of raspberry, kumquat, crushed berries, and slate. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $17.99 – 4 Stars/93 points Stars - 93 points

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