90 points, Gold Medal
"Dusty garnet color. Aromas and flavors of black currant, red cherry, and leather with a bright, dry-yet-fruity medium-full body and a complex, medium-long finish displaying notes of mushroom, fig, and raspberry with well-integrated tannins. Big, bold, and fruit forward — this is a dry Napa red with wide appeal."
- Beverage Testing Institute, 2026 - 2024 vintage
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90 points, Gold Medal
"Dusty garnet color. Aromas and flavors of vanilla, coconut, black plum preserves, and chocolate covered espresso bean with a velvety, lively, dry medium-to-full body and a warming, interesting, medium-length finish displaying notes of cassis and baking spices with chewy, medium tannins and moderate oak flavor. A very big and robust Merlot blend that is sure to please lovers of Napa wine."
- Beverage Testing Institute, 2024 - 2022 vintage
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94 points, Platinum Medal
A blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot that over-delivers at this price point. Bright blackberry, cassis, mild dried herbs and lively fall spice ride on a supple structure and finish with muscular grip that will benefit from a pairing with bold red-meat preparations.- Sommelier Challenge - 2014 vintage
90 points, Gold Medal
Garnet black color. Toasty, spicy, attractive aromas and flavors of dark berry pie a la mode, buttery nut brittle, and cocoa with a silky, bright, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a smooth, intriguing, medium-length spiced apple and pomegranate, creme brulee, and cedar finish with well-integrated, chewy tannins and moderate oak. A crisp, nicely layered red blend with chewy oak.- Beverage Testing Institute - 2013 vintage
91 points
Excellent, Highly RecommendedStylish oak melds seamlessly with black raspberry and pomegranate on this medium bodied, rectilinear red. The main thrust is of tart red berry, cacao husk, and firm, ripe tannins, with sleek cocoa, vanilla, and spice box notes emerging toward the end.
- Ultimate Wine Challenge - 2012 vintage
