92 Wine Enthusiast

This deep violet-red wine has a nose of blackberry, violet and pencil lead. It is bright at first sip, filling the mouth with red berry flavors accompanied by notes of menthol, milk chocolate, cherry pipe tobacco and clove that are sheathed in a layer of downy tannins. The finish is marked with a soft note of lavender.

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 The Tasting Panel

Malbec is often big, dark, and grapey, sometimes too much so. While this version is certainly big and dark, it has just the right amount of acidity to give it lift and a refreshing balance for a wine with this weight. There's enough mineral in the background to also give the wine flavor balance, almost old world-esque, yet without the tannins. Expect notes of blueberry, coffee bean, and just a little olive. Sourced from the amazing Boushey Vineyard, it's no wonder this is a first class wine and could easily rival many Argentinian Malbecs.

94 Decanter

Rich, dark fruit and mint aromas lead to a palate of cherry, cassis, cigar box and elegant tannins.

90 Wine Enthusiast

This is an easygoing and affordable example of modern, cool climate Aussie Pinot. Ripe red berries bounce from the glass, followed by quieter aromas of florals, baking spice and a slight mushroomy savoriness. The palate is light to medium in weight, fleshy and round, but with a tug of savory tannins holding it all together. Knock back slightly chilled, with or without food.

90 International Wine Report

The 2020 Hidden Vines "Bin 0849" Red Wine offers aromatics of dark cherries and plums which are woven together with toasted spices, vanilla and hints of dusted cocoa nuances all taking shape in the glass. On the palate this is possesses a round texture which leads up to the finish.

90 James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com

A ripe and mellow dark-fruited character with cedar and ground spice notes. Full-bodied, creamy and succulent, with ripe and supple tannins and lightly jammy fruit character. Rich and lingering. Drink or hold.

94 Owen Bargreen - OwenBargreen.com

This beautiful new 2022 Pinot Nor comes from the ‘La Cruz Vineyard’ which neighbors the Pacific Ocean in the Sonoma Coast AVA. Lachini has now been sourcing from this site for many years, as this saw a small portion of whole cluster fermentation. The resultant wine is jam-packed full of flavor, with good underlying tension. Pretty red fruits collide with tobacco leaf, refined tannins and shades of white pepper all line the palate. Finishing long this might be the finest edition of this wine made yet. Drink 2023-2033

94 International Wine Report

Resting in 50% new French oak barrels for 14 months, the 2022 La Cruz Pinot Noir from Lachini pours a light purple-ruby core with a blueish rim. Immediately you are greeted with those wonderful Sonoma County Pinot notes of crushed huckleberries, blue plums, sweet Christmas spices, turned earth, graphite, and hints of graham cracker. Tannins are well-integrated and silky smooth while the perfect levels of acidity form the long finish. I love the fruit and earth notes you get on the mid-palate on the finish. 194 cases were produced.

93 Wine Enthusiast

A floral combination of freesia and fresh rosemary is matched in intensity by notes of boysenberries and a tangy note similar to green olives. Energetic acidity then lights up flavors like raspberry sorbet, lemon zest, cedar and nocino. This wine's mouthfeel is so juicy, you may reach for a napkin. Serve with salmon cakes and a side of sun-warmed cherry tomatoes.

93 Wine Enthusiast

If you enjoy the elegant coconut perfume issued by Bumble and bumble's Creme De Coco Shampoo, you must try this wine. A perfect coconut aroma blends seamlessly with icy lemon granita and aloe vera notes. A lightning bolt of acidity drives flavors like ripe nectarines, wet slate, rosemary and lime. Lather up.

94 Decanter

Pretty, floral violet aromatics; palate of fine oak, supple tannins, fresh acidity and plush, dark fruit.

94 Wine Enthusiast

"With fruit grown at approximately 2,000 feet above sea level, you can get the brightness of acidity found in the Convergence. The wine's aromas of orange blossoms, dark raspberries and a forest floor combination of duff and pine needles are enticing. A ripe marionberry pie flavor is joined on the palate by notes of nutmeg and black pepper. This spicy number feels light and nimble, with velvety tannins uniting with acidity that is quite invigorating. -MA"

90 James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com

"A dense and dark wine with aromas of black cherries and pine forest. Dark chocolate, spices and black pepper on the palate. Orange zest and this estate's pleasant signature of Aperol-like bitterness in the finish. Medium-bodied. Drink or hold." - Courtney Humiston