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AND UNFORGETTABLE TASTE.

with any number of spicy dishes, as well as smoked and grilled foods.($ 26)

( 94) Bodega Colomé Torrontés 2024( Argentina). The torrontés grape variety has brought Argentinean white winemaking to the world ' s attention. This example, produced from grapes grown at altitude, is bright, clean and elegant. The nose is complex, with fruit and floral notes. On the palate, the wine is supple, with lovely brighter fruit notes, and a long and balanced finish.($ 14)

( 94) Aveleda Solos de Granito 2022( Portugal). A top-end alvarinho from a top-end producer, Aveleda produces two soil specific wines. The Xisto, wines produced from grapes grown on schist soil, is outstanding on its own. The Granito, vines planted in granite-dominated soils, displays superb class and pedigree. Brilliant pale yellow in the glass, the nose is rich with tree fruit, hints of citrus and a touch of minerality. That minerality takes the forefront on the palate, with stone fruit and an echo of citrus, followed by a lengthy, balanced finish.($ 17.99)

( 94) St. Francis Old Vines Zinfandel 2022( CA). Produced from vines with a minimum age of 50 years, from various vineyard sites across Sonoma County, this zinfandel with petite sirah blend is a great example of the worldclass wines the region consistently produces. Dense ruby with purple hints in the glass, the nose and palate are very expressive, with plenty of black berry and cherry fruit, with touches of spice. A balanced mouthfeel and finish confirms the wine ' s quality.($ 25)

( 94) Dolum Cabernet Sauvignon 2022( CA). Well-fruited, with notes of blueberry, plum puree and blackberry. Richly textured with a velvety mouthfeel, leading to a finish showing hints of cedar and cocoa. A wonderful wine that overdelivers for its price.($ 19.99)

( 94) Sonoma-Cutrer Chardonnay 2023( CA). This elegant cuvee is blended from six estate vineyards and a small group of trusted growers. Rich in style and very fruit forward. 100 % malolactic fermentation, and aged nine months in a regimented blend of French oak barrels. Cool-climate fruit yields rich apple and pear notes with delicate hints of oak. Very balanced acidity makes for a perfect aperitif, and an excellent food wine. Overdelivers for the price.($ 29.99)

( 94) Markham Chardonnay 2022( CA). 45 years ago, the Markham family resurrected the original winery that dated back to 1874, and started producing world-class wines. This is classic Napa chardonnay, with most of the sourcing from the Little Canyon vineyard in the cool Oak Knoll AVA. 100 % barrel fermented, but only 25 % malolactic fermented. Aged almost nine months in French oak. Classic notes of citrus and apple with rich vanilla overtones. Light touches of minerality from the valley floor add a level of complexity. An excellent value for the money.($ 27.99)

( 94) Stangeland Eola-Amity Hills Pinot Noir 2022( OR). Silky and smooth with flavors of raspberry, cherry and black tea enticing the palate. Bold yet delicate, with notes of cinnamon and dusty spices emerging on the long, sexy finish.($ 24.99) •

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