Wine Reviews


    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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Croce Di Mezzo Molino Rosso di Montalcino 2022

  • Brilliant, medium ruby/scarlet color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red cherry, earth, and licorice with supporting notes of leather, dried herbs, five spice, and hints of campfire. The palate echoes the nose, delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red plum, black tea, clove, and subtle cranberry notes. The finish is long and lingering with dry tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. $29.99 – 4 Stars/92 points Stars - 92 points

  • M2 Wines Rosé Mokelumne River 2025

  • Brilliant, light coral color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of raspberry, apricot stone, and spring flowers with supporting notes of kumquat, star fruit, and slate. The palate is in full agreement with the nose, delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of mulberry, white peach, hibiscus tea, and mineral accents. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Ultra refreshing and impossible to put the glass down. $22 – 4 Stars/91 points Stars - 91 points

  • Maschio Zero Sparkling Italy NV

  • Brilliant, medium golden color with medium bubbles. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of pear cider and lemon curd with supporting notes of tropical flowers. The palate echoes the nose, delivering a green apple-driven core with flavors of tart, passion fruit, and star fruit. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $14.99 – 4 Stars/90 points Stars - 90 points

  • Cesarini Sforza Brut Trento NV

  • Brilliant, pale golden color with a fine bead of bubbles. The nose is complex and delicate, offering scents of Meyer lemon, white flowers, and slate with supporting notes of peach stone and brioche. The palate echoes the nose, delivering a citrus- and stone-driven core with flavors of white peach, green apple skins, lemon curd, and minerals, and accents of orange peel. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant yet supple texture. Aged on its lees for a minimum of two years. $27.99 – 4 Stars/92 points Stars - 92 points

  • Monchiero Carbone ReCit Arneis Roero DOCG 2023

  • Brilliant, medium gold/green color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of Asian pear, green melon, and salt with supporting notes of apricot stone, bees wax, and blanched almonds. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of lemon curd, apple, star fruit, and peach. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. $15.95 – 4 Stars/92 points Stars - 92 points

  • Acquiesce Bourboulenc Mokelumne River 2024

  • Brilliant, light straw color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of honeysuckle, ripe guava, and blanched almonds with supporting notes of bees wax, sea salt, and grapefruit. The palate is in full accord with the nose, delivering a citrus and tropical-driven core with flavors of lychee, quince paste, mineral, and citrus zest. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. $37 – 4 Stars/93 points Stars - 93 points

  • Acquiesce Picpoul Blanc Mokelumne River 2024

  • Brilliant, light straw color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of persimmon, green melon, and honeysuckle with supporting notes of citrus zest, wet stones, star fruit, and spring flowers. The palate echoes the nose, delivering a citrus-driven core with flavors of ripe grapefruit, apricot stone, pomelo, and hints of green tea. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $37 – 4 Stars/93 points Stars - 93 points

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