95pts Wine Advocate The 2019 Rothwell Hyde Proprietary Red boasts lovely sage, thyme and rosemary nuances layered on a ripe bed of mixed berries. Full-bodied and supple, it finishes long and silky. It should be approachable upon release but drink well through 2040, as it possesses ample concentration and plenty of ripe fruit. While not…
Vineyard Notes Two Squared winemakers acquire fruit from younger Napa Valley vineyards that display a silky tannin profile and opulent texture which allow for early accessibility. We have unearthed a range of privately-owned boutique vineyards, hidden gems tucked in secret pockets of Napa Valley, that only Mother Nature and our winemaking team are fortunate enough…
Winemaker Notes On the nose – Explosion of fresh cherries, violets, hints of marzipan, cherry pits, Campari, vanilla beans, almond and milk chocolate. One the palate – Fresh entrance opening to fine-grained tannins with notes of chocolate sauce, cookie dough, fresh cherry, root beer and wild herbs. Vineyard Notes Two Squared winemakers acquire fruit from…
91pts James Suckling Aromas of blackberries and cassis with notes of black tea, cloves and walnuts. Medium- to full-bodied with fine, chalky tannins and a round texture. Firm and tense with a lingering finish. Sustainable. Drink now. Winemaker Notes The bright, rich red Alto Rouge consists of an exquisite blend of five varietals – Cabernet…
97pts James Suckling Such demure depth and focus on the nose, showing high-grade cedar wood with brooding yet fresh blackberries, cassis and cigar, as well as hints of dark olives and red chili pepper. Beautiful cabernet character here. This is a very structured and full-bodied red, imbedded with lots of vertical, fine-grained tannins now, which…
97pts Robert Parker s Wine Advocate For the 2018 Anaperenna Shiraz-Cabernet Sauvignon, Glaetzer blended in 18% Cabernet Sauvignon to give the wine increased fragrance and length. The nose is smoky, slightly herbal and marked by sweet cedar- and vanilla-tinged oak, but it also offers great cassis and blackberry fruit. Full-bodied, rich and concentrated, the flavors…
90pts Vinous The 2022 The Chocolate Block comprises Syrah (77%, which is slightly higher than usual), Grenache (9%), Cinsault (8%), Cabernet Sauvignon (5%) and Viognier (1%), with around 70% of the production estate-grown. It is whole berry fermented, matured in 95% used French oak using the OXO system to rotate the barrels. It has an attractive,…
Winemaker Notes The 2018 Cain Five shows both elegance and grace. The nose gives classic Cain Vineyard aromas of bramble, citrus, and tar. This wine is refreshing on the palate with a nice warmth, soft tannins, and a long finish. It is easy to enjoy now, while also promising a long life ahead. Winery Notes…
93pts James Suckling Sweet tobacco and blackcurrants with fresh flower and sandalwood aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied with a creamy texture and pretty, bright blackberry and blueberry character. Medium velvety tannins. 54% cabernet sauvignon, 23% malbec, 21% merlot and the rest petit verdot. 91pts Jeb Dunnuck Inky black purple in hue, the 2021 Estate Red is 54% Cabernet…
Winemaker Notes Deep garnet. Blackcurrants, blueberries prunes and strawberries on the nose with a hint of violets. A richly fruited wine – the palate bursts with an explosion of red cherries, strawberries, blackberries with a little black pepper and spice with a beautiful soft texture.
90pts Vinous The 2017 Château Musar has a perfumed bouquet with well-defined plummy red fruit, fireside embers and pressed flower scents. A hint of VA in the background gives the aromatics a welcome kick. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins and well-judged acidity, harmonious, not powerful, yet full of flavor. A pleasing bitterness surfaces…
Winemaker Notes Checkerboard Kings Row is produced from grapes grown in the Aurora Vineyard which is located in a small valley midway up Diamond Mountain on a large knoll at an elevation of 1,200 feet. The knoll projects off the mountainside, giving the vineyard full southern exposure, open light from the east and west, and…
Winemaker Notes Opening with a flourish of dense black and red fruits, 2020 Duel exhibits generous layers of fruit balanced by savory herbs and delicate spices. Juicy blackberries, fresh currants, morello cherries, and mission fig expand on the palate, mingling with hints of dried violets, licorice, sandalwood, and spiced tobacco. The wine’s tightly wound frame…
94pts Vinous Deep, vivid magenta. Intensely perfumed, mineral-accented cherry and red berry aromas are complemented by suggestions of five-spice powder, garrigue and candied flowers. Silky, energetic and alluringly sweet, it offers sappy, spice-laced raspberry, cherry pie and rose pastille flavors that show superb detail and lively back-end lift. Impressively balanced and focused on the incisive…
Winemaker NotesThe exceptional 2019 growing season yielded a profoundly elegant and complex expression of The Discussion, with luxurious layers of black plum, red currant and raspberry. As it evolves in the glass, hints of cedar, sweet baking spices and cocoa nibs emerge on the generous palate, gliding across velvety tannins to a lively and dramatic…