91 Wine Enthusiast

Produced from selected parcels, this 100% Merlot wine shows a satisfying spice and black fruit flavors. Its licorice aroma and succulent richness are attractive and full. Drink the wine from 2027.

94 Wine Enthusiast

Deep cherry red to the eye, this wine has aromas of blackberry, mocha, lavender and dried thyme. It is generous on the palate, with opulent tannins and bold flavors of black cherry, black currant, espresso bean, butterscotch and violet. The smooth finish is marked with a pleasant note of dried thyme.

95 Decanter

A nicely structured, perfumed red wine building in the glass with black cherry and blackberry fruit, a hint of sous bois, or that kind of warm foresty redwood grove and earth aroma, and dusty clay mineral note, all framed by dusty Rutherford tannin that has a chocolaty quality to it, and a rich tapestry of velvety soft dark berry fruits, creme de cassis, and warm spices through the mineral-scented finish.

90 International Wine Report

The 2023 Quartz Sauvignon Blanc is bright and lively, this beings with vivid aromas of lychee, lime zest, herbs, wet stones and white floral notes all bursting from the glass. On the palate this is nicely balanced with a lovely combination of bright acidity, citrus and fresh tropical fruits all leading up to the mouthwatering finish.

91 International Wine Report

“The 2021 Hidden Vines Cabernet Sauvignon of ripe plums and black cherries, layered with enticing aromas of warm spices, and hints of florals. On the palate, it displays a medium/full body with juicy dark fruit flavors laced with notes of spices and fresh-cut violets with an undertone of dark chocolate and subtle oak which all build into a velvety finish that lingers with a nice balance of dark fruits and hints of spices.”

91 James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com

Dark cherries and blackberries with notes of chocolate, walnuts and grilled herbs. Full-bodied, structured and compact, with velvety tannins and deep, dark berry succulence in the middle. Rich and creamy at the end. Better in two to three years.

96 The Tasting Panel

Fine-grained tannins are reminiscent of melted dark chocolate. Violets sprout on the seamless and streamlined midpalate, whose mouthfeel is akin to a velvet robe. The juicy dénouement is rich in blackberry ganache.

93 Harvest Terroir Challenge

Ripe concentrated fruit. Good varietal character. Full mid palate. Luscious texture. Gold. 93 points.

93 Owen Bargreen - OwenBargreen.com

"The 2022 ‘Home Ranch Cuvee’ is sourced from this location in southwestern Sonoma County that was planted by Sojourn founder Craig Haserot in 2002. Soft and refined on the mouth, this shows sweet pipe tobacco and black cherry compote flavors alongside shades of black licorice on the palate. Medium bodied, with good tension, enjoy now and over the next ten years. Drink 2024-2034"

92 James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com

Ripe black cherries, blackberries, raspberries and a touch of graphite on the nose. Silky tannins and broad acidity give structure and restraint to this fruit-forward, full-bodied wine. Drink now.

95 Decanter

Positively soaring out of the glass with refined, ripe, dark berry fruits, elegant cedarwood notes, and powerful tannins that are superfine, creating a solid foundation to support all this ripe, generous and pure crunchy black and red fruit character. Complex notes of paprika smoke and unsweetened cocoa powder, along with graphite and anise nuances, infuse the long, full-bodied finish. For all the wine's generosity there's good tension here. A great new release from Julien Fayard.

95 International Wine Report

"This year’s 2021 Lawrence Estate Cabernet Sauvignon from Gard combines 85% Cabernet and 15% Cabernet Franc and was aged for 18 months in 40% new French oak. Pouring a glimmering dark neon purple core with a light purple rim, it moves to aromas of dusty boysenberries, dried earth, black licorice, cedary herbs, backed black plums, and a touch of iodine on the nose. Its gorgeous structure and grippy tannins are balanced out by its lush spine of acidity and blackberry finish. Better in 2025. 1774 cases made."

91 James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com

A well-made, balanced, fresh and vibrant pinot blanc. Aromas of green apples, white pepper and chalky minerality. Light-bodied with zesty acidity and a polished finish. Drink now.

95 Decanter

A balance of the powerful wines of Red Mountain with an elegance of winemaking comes through in this Klipsun Vineyards Syrah from the renowned vineyard's Block 15. Inky and dark with singed violets, crushed stone, and a helping of petrichor leap from the glass exuberantly. Fruit follows close behind, notes of currant and spicy blood orange announcing this wine's layers and depth. A tang of dark berries rips across the front palate, with savoury chicory root spices and a dark, smoky bacon fat undertone. Pomegranate fruits and tinges of ironstone minerality carry this wine to a finish that honours the complexity and depth on display.

94 Decanter

Impressively fresh given the heat of the vintage, the wine shows boysenberry fruit and dark purple floral notes, with an underlying earthiness from the Grenache and Zinfandel in the blend. Syrah contributes muscle, while Cabernet Sauvignon adds juiciness and lift. Full-bodied and velvety, it has an underlying tension that keeps everything in balance.

94 Jonathan Cristaldi - Decanter Magazine

The 2022 Ackerman Cabernet Sauvignon from Coombsville is a powerful and muscular wine with mulberry, cassis, black olive, and black liquorice aromatics. These notes transform beautifully on the medium-to full-bodied palate, which is finely delineated. The firm, fine tannins frame a deeply penetrating core of red berry fruit and spices, complemented by the classic cool Coombsville wild herb character and a lengthy finish of graphite and loamy earth. A truly lovely effort in 2022.

92 Wine Spectator

"Broad-shouldered and deeply structured, with raspberry and cherry fruit leather flavors drawing in rose petal and herb tea accents as this builds tension toward medium-grained tannins. Drink now through 2032. 160 cases made. -TF"

91 Wine Enthusiast

"In a heck of a gearshift, the wine's initial aromas of black cherries and a chocolate Tootsie Pop evolve into an earthy mix of oregano and blackberry tea. The wine feels tart and lean on the palate, as bold acidity matches with flavors of dark raspberry-flavored drinking vinegar, black tea and another touch of oregano. -MA"

94 Wine Enthusiast

"This bottling wears herbs with considerable pride and panache. Light in the glass, a rusty minerality gives way to aromas of thyme, oregano, red plum and tangerine rind on the nose. The palate soars into bay leaf, eucalyptus and menthol flavors, as brisk red plum and peppery spice elements linger in the background. -MK"

93+ Matthew Luczy - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

"Beaming, bright and poised throughout, the 2021 Pinot Noir Lester Family Vineyard is a textbook example of this Corralitos site. Citrus-tinged red fruits intermingle with forest floor and dried flower notes on the nose, leading to a silky, spry and precise palate with a lifted, cleansing finish. It was fermented with 100% whole cluster and aged in barrel for 18 months, a combination that seems to particularly suit this site. This should be a beautiful wine to watch over the next 7-8 years, if not longer."

93 Antonio Galloni - Vinous

"The 2021 Pinot Noir Lester Family Vineyard offers up an explosive of sweet red berry fruit, mint, orange peel, spice and dried herbs. I would give this a year or two in bottle to come together, as the flavors are still quite primary. This is a pretty fruity style for Big Basin."

94 Wine Enthusiast

"A plateau in the north of Margaux gives a highly aromatic wine, its black fruits and acidity with weight and intense ripeness. The wine will be ready from 2027. Organic and biodynamic. -RV"

94 La Revue Du Vin De France

"Le Plateau, the northern part of the vineyard, is much softer and creamier, with beautiful suavity."

93 Antonio Galloni - Vinous

"The 2021 Le Plateau de Durfort-Vivens is almost all Cabernet Sauvignon, as the Merlot was decimated by frost. Powerful and explosive in the glass, the 2021 offers up an exotic mélange of dark-toned fruit, gravel, incense, tobacco, licorice and crushed rocks. Give this time to soften."