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.

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.

92 Erin Brooks - Robert Parker's the Wine Advocate

"Medium ruby, the 2021 Gamay Noir Redford-Wetle Vineyard is scented of pomegranate and rhubarb with touches of flint, potpourri and tea leaves, and the palate is light-bodied, chalky and fresh with delicate, perfumed fruit and a spicy finish."

91 James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com

"Raspberries, sliced strawberries, orange peel and flinty minerality. Vivid and juicy with delicious fruit, a crunchy texture and a dusty, chalky finish. Drink now."

98 Luca Maroni - Annuario dei Migliori Vini Italiani

92 Wine Review Online

Calimist is a collaboration between Ed McKenna, Chris Condos, and their winemaker/viticulturist Scott Zapotocky. The blend of 65% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 15% Cabernet Franc reveals its true character after a vigorous decanting. The wine opens with enticing aromas of red and black fruit, cedar, tobacco leaf, dark chocolate, baking spice, and a hint of wild mint. On the palate, it offers impeccable structure, with ripe tannins and vibrant acidity that perfectly balance the lush, spiced cherry and plum flavors. While it is already delicious, this wine has the potential to evolve gracefully over the next decade or more.

91 Jeb Dunnuck - jebdunnuck.com

A classic Bordeaux-inspired blend of 65% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc, with 80% of the grapes from Sonoma County and the rest from Mendocino, the 2021 Red Wine is medium-bodied and easy-drinking, lovely in cassis, dried herb and cigar box, with balanced tannins and weight. It also punches above its weight on price. Enjoy now through 2030.

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."

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.

96 Forbes - Forbes

"80/20 Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon blend from this right bank producer aged in barrels nine months. Jousting aromas of rich red fruit as well as some peaches and oranges from the acidity. A luscious mid palate that is light, fruit and rich with silky tannins and bright acidity. This is a cherry pie doused with orange juice. Vibrant flavors and a long finish that include figs and mocha."

92 International Wine Report

"The 2023 The Walls Stanley Groovy Lip Stinger is a vibrant and layered white blend composed of 60% Grenache Blanc, 18% Roussanne, 9% Picpoul, 9% Viognier, and 4% Marsanne. Bursting with freshness, it opens with aromas of ripe golden apple, melon, and a touch of chamomile, while hints of dried straw and orange blossom add depth. The palate is oily and seamless, delivering a harmonious balance between its rich texture and a lively streak of citrus-driven acidity. Waves of nectarine, Meyer lemon, and crisp green pear unfold, accented by nuances of almond cream and a whisper of beeswax. About 600 cases produced."

95 Jeb Dunnuck - jebdunnuck.com

The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Klipsun Vineyard is made from one block planted in 1981, a site the producer has worked with since 2018. A wealth of dusty tannin, oak spice, and baked plummy flavors rise out of a full-bodied foundation of elegant full-bodied power and structure. French oak aging took place for 18 months in 50% new barrels, which add additional composure and complexity. Cellar through 2042.

95 Decanter

"Valdemar winemaker Devyani Gupta coaxes an element of elegance from the oldest Cabernet blocks at Klipsun Vineyard, which you see far too rarely. Purple florals, clove and notes of iron and black stone. The palate is loaded with blue and black fruits, dried anise and juniper; there's a fresh alpine forest character that buoys the pure fruits."

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.

96 Sam Kim - Wine Orbit

It's sweetly ripe and wonderfully complex on the nose showing dark berry, vanillin oak, clove and violet aromas, followed by a concentrated palate that's gracefully silky and lingering, backed by firm tannins, finishing impressively long and structured. At its best: now to 2037.

95 Campbell Mattinson - campbellmattinson.com

The introduction to this wine is pure seduction. Mint, melted dark chocolate, sweet blackcurrant, coconut, Nutella and a general impression that you’re about to dive into a rich, dark, hedonistic pool. All these first impressions are confirmed when you take your first mouthful, which is faithful to the nose but then adds a significant swagger of tannin. This wine is certainly seductive but it’s also serious, in style, and serious in quality too. Indeed the word profound comes to mind. There’s some alcohol warmth here but this is an outstanding wine, concentrated, warm and expansive.

91 Owen Bargreen - OwenBargreen.com

"Made from Syrah grapes from the Thunderstone Vineyard in the Royal Slope AVA. This is neatly textured from the lees stirring. Melon and ripe strawberry fruit flavors combine with damp earthy tones on the palate. Enjoy now. Drink 2024-2029"

93 Sam Kim - Wine Orbit

"Pristine and brightly expressed, the bouquet shows crunchy apple, grapefruit, apricot, and lime zest aromas, followed by a flavoursome palate delivering excellent fruit intensity and fine acidity, finishing lingering and mouthwatering. At its best: now to 2027."

94 Wine Enthusiast

"The nose is savory, with aromas of hot tar, mixed crushed wild herbs, soil, rocks, bitter orange and wild strawberry, before a more fruit-forward palate where cherries, strawberries and raspberries are balanced by abundant citrus, heat and salt. Integrated and cohesive, but lively. -DC"

93 Wine Enthusiast

A pale pink shade in the glass with a delicate mousse, this bottling offers citrus pith, nectarine and pink rose petal aromas on the engaging nose. The palate is very energetic and lively with orange blossom, Meyer lemon and light grapefruit flavors.

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."

93 Tastings.com (Beverage Testing Institute)

Yellow color. Aromas and flavors of lemon blossom, peach, fresh coconut, and almond tart with a lively, dry medium-to-full body and a complex, medium-long finish conveying notes of charentais melon and preserved lemons. Classic, dry and crisp with a fun pineapple-coconut note balanced with preserved lemon and peach flavors.

95 Sam Kim - Wine Orbit

"Beautifully poised and finely expressed, the wine shows green apple, nectarine, lemon pith, and white floral notes on the nose, followed by a linear palate offering excellent focus and drive. Superbly structured by vibrant acidity, finishing long and refined. At its best: 2027 to 2039."

94 Ray Jordan - rayjordanwine.com

The source of the fruit for this excellent cabernet is the vineyards in Wilyabrup in this very good cabernet year. An opening salvo of blackcurrant and dark chocolate, and plummy nuances announces this as Margaret River cabernet. It’s generous and intense, but more towards elegance and medium-bodied. Seamlessly integrated, with the use of 30% French oak adding a little palate kick. A complete and polished cabernet.

94 Wine Pilot

A sweet fruited, warm and generous embrace of Margaret River Cabernet. The region does it so well, its Mediterranean climate providing some well-ripened black fruits here – blackberry, dark plum, cassis – with background notes of woody spices, anise, vanillin oak, leaf, earth, briar and a tantalising hint of eucalyptus. Approachability is high with its soft, round curves and overall elegance. Some smart oak integration and immediate drinking pleasure right now will have drinkers tossing up whether to open now or wait a little longer. Why not both? Mid-term ageing is definitely on the cards.

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.

92 Owen Bargreen - OwenBargreen.com

"The 2022 ‘Downshift’ was stored in all large format neutral oak barrels before bottling. Toasty oak and Japanese pear notes combine with shades of pie crust on the nose. The palate is plush and soft with serious viscosity and texture. This is a steal at 19 bucks a bottle. Drink 2024-2030"