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.

95 James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com

Complex, mineral and layered, showing peach-peel and yellow-grapefruit aromas with ferns and earthy minerality. Tingling and electric on the palate with medium body, crisp acidity and a long, savory and focused finish. Very good. Drink now.

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.

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.

94 Decanter

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

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

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

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.

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

90 Jeb Dunnuck - jebdunnuck.com

The 2023 Pinot Noir Lylee pours a bright red color and offers notes of cherries, fresh herbs, roses, and dusty earth. The palate offers a chalky-textured grip to its tannins, balanced acidity, and a refreshing, medium-bodied frame. It’s a nicely styled Pinot Noir that can be enjoyed now or over the next 4-5 years.

90 Decanter

The Lylee tells the story of the estate site, and all 8 acres of Pinot Noir, with fruit coming from each of the five blocks. The oldest plantings are from 1997. The estate has a mix of clones, 115, 777 Pommard Wadensvil. Black tea, earth and juicy bramble fruits, and dessicated rose petals. Dark red berries and sweet earth on the palate, with ample structure. There is a grippiness to the wines, and a touch of rusticity to this wine, in the most elegant sense. 17% new oak for 10 months.

93 James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com

Light and delicate, with crunchy fruit and flint, cranberry and raspberry aromas and flavors. Light-bodied and spicy at the end. Crunchy, crisp and bright. A joy to drink everyday. Drink now.

92 Monica Larner - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

The Fattoria le Pupille 2024 Morellino di Scansano is led by Sangiovese with small percentages of Alicante and Ciliegiolo that bring extra brightness and energy. In Maremma, complex soils of volcanic deposits layered with ancient marine sediments define the character of the region, and for this wine, the Sangiovese is planted on sandstone soils that enhance elegance and aromatic lift, while other parcels feature pietra serena, red clays and limestone matched carefully to the appropriate variety. The bouquet offers redcurrant, myrtle and fragrant herbal notes of fresh rosemary and thyme, evoking the herb garden that lines the walkway to the estate’s newly inaugurated tasting room and visitor center. This wine offers phenomenal value.

91 Wine Enthusiast

The nose is a mix of crunchy red fruit and flowers, as cherries mingle with peonies, plus a touch of orange peel for texture and density. Strawberries and raspberries join more cherries on the palate, with earth and bitter citrus underneath. Fresh and vibrant.

93 Eros Teboni - Wine Journal

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"

93 Sam Kim - Wine Orbit

"Beautifully fruited and complex, the bouquet shows ripe apricot, honeydew melon and oatmeal characters with a hint of vanilla nuance. The palate displays good weight and rich texture, wonderfully framed by bright acidity, finishing long and harmonious. At its best: now to 2029."

92 Sam Kim - Wine Orbit

This is immediately appealing on the nose with dark plum, sweet cherry, warm spice and assorted nut characters. The palate is equally attractive with excellent weight and plump mouthfeel, well framed by silky tannins, finishing persistent and flavoursome. At its best: now to 2029.

93 Wine Enthusiast

"The density of this wine is impressive. It brings out generous black fruits and a structure that, while cushioned by the richness, are very ageworthy. The wine's future is assured. Drink from 2025. -RV"

95 Decanter

A flourish of fragrant florals, ripe strawberries and red cherries which exude varietal character. Precise and taut with a bracing acidity and long savoury, salt-infused finish.

91 Joaquín Hidalgo - Vinous Media

"The 2022 Pinot Noir Vitis Única originates from the Casablanca Valley. Aged for 10 months in French foudres, this cherry-hued wine reveals aromas of hops, orange peel and sour cherry. Dry and silky on the palate, it offers a warm mouthfeel with a light-bodied expression. It's a delicate, herbal Pinot Noir."

90 Wine Enthusiast

"Delicate spicy notes of nutmeg and clove captivate the senses on the nose of this vibrant Pinot Noir. Hailing from granitic soils in the Casablanca Valley, this wine offers earthy strawberry and raspberry flavors accented by thyme. A dash of cardamom and nutmeg lengthen the finish. It's firm and fresh, a perfect wine for grilled fish." — Jesica Vargas

94 Wine Enthusiast

Briary red fruit aromas blend seamlessly with notes of violets and cedar to give the impression of a raspberry coulis served in the garden. Beautifully balanced acidity and tannins, with restrained alcohol, makes it so easy to sip the night away on the pure, distilled essence of marionberries, along with a bit of sage

90 Luis Gutierrez - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

The 2021 Granito del Cadalso has more fruit and is rounder, more approachable-looking, from locations in the valley that deliver that profile. It fermented mostly in concrete vats, destemmed and with indigenous yeasts, and had an élevage in concrete of approximately six months. It has notes of red berries and herbs, with purity and a gentle mouthfeel through very fine, chalky tannins. 4,800 bottles were filled in April 2022.

93 Joe Czerwinski - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

"Gandona's 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Encosta features scents of crushed stone and pencil shavings layered atop ripe plums and black cherries. While it's full-bodied, with some grainy tannins, it's not unapproachable, with a long, dusty-textured finish. For those keeping track of the minutia, it was aged in two-thirds new French oak and there's a tiny proportion (less than 2% in aggregate) of other grape varieties: Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Previous vintages are still on the market for around $100, so this may be the rare affordable bottling from Pritchard Hill (1,050 cases produced)."

93 The Wine Panel

2023 DEEVO Red Blend is the acronym of the 5 people that together made the blend. This is tradition at Long Cellars and is done every year. The acronym is different every year but it is designed to be one of the best wines each vintage. The team (friends, colleagues, wine club members) work hard to find the best possible blend using 6 Bordeaux varietals. The masculine dark red has considerable depth of flavor and rich but structured texture. With the backbone consisting of 50% Petit Verdot, it's no wonder it finishes with firm tannins for a long finish. But the almost equal parts Cabernet and Malbec and a hint of Carmenere soften and balance the wine, giving it delicious layers of flavor and a robust mouth feel. This blend has both muscle and beauty, and will especially appeal to those who appreciate darker style Old World wines such as a well-made young Bordeaux. Expect notes of dark chocolate, espresso, blackberry, and cassis, with refined but very present tannins for a long dry finish.Sourced from Quintessence & Boushey Vineyards. 95 cases produced.

94 Sam Kim - Wine Orbit

Varietally expressive and enticing, showing blackcurrant, tobacco, clove and cedar aromas, followed by a splendidly weighted palate offering succulent fruit intensity with refined texture and finely pitched tannins. Wonderfully structured with harmony and persistency. At its best: now to 2034.

95 Monica Larner - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Offering a clean and bright fruit profile, the Fattoria dei Barbi 2019 Brunello di Montalcino shows plum, dark cherry and blackberry. The fruit presented in this vintage is fresh, velvety, nicely contoured and still tastes quite primary in nature. This bodes well for the wine's future bottle evolution. The tannins are slightly chalky but supported by rich texture. This is from a widely distributed production of 160,000 bottles that will hit the market in January 2024. Great job here.

95 James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com

Blueberry and orange peel with some cedar and nutmeg in the aromas and flavors. Medium to full body with firm and polished tannins and a flavorful finish. Polished and refined, yet structured. Solid wine. Better after three or four years.

91 Wine Enthusiast

Strong herbal aromas of incense, bay leaf and patchouli meet with smashed red plum and sandalwood on the nose of this clonal study. The herbal package picks up thyme, oregano and fennel pollen on the roasted-plum palate.

96 Antonio Galloni - Vinous

"The 2021 Pinot Noir Deerheart Vineyard is a new wine in this range. It offers up copious dark cherry/plum fruit along hints of dried herbs, flowers, mint and spice that lend nuance. Bright acids and veins of supporting tannin lend energy throughout. This deep, mid-weight Pinot has a ton to offer. Aeration is essential here."

95 Wine Enthusiast

"Polished layers of black raspberry, toasted herb and wild mountain mint coalesce into a wondrously inviting and complex nose on this bottling. The palate presents waves of baked strawberry, bay leaf and peppercorn as acidity creeps slowly in and then lingers long into the flavorful finish. -MK"