95 James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com

A delicious Chianti Classico with characteristic red cherries and red currants, a lot of violets and subtle licorice. Light-bodied and transparent, showing crisp acidity and ripe, silky tannins. From organically grown grapes. Drink now.

92 James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com

A very generous, luscious and focused chardonnay with a good core of fruit and spices, bright acidity and a textural, rounded mouthfeel. Well made, poised and stylish. Drink or hold.

96 Decanter

The 2021 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley was harvested between 4 September and 8 October. The blend comprises 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Merlot and 1% each of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. After blending, it was barrel-aged for 24 months in American oak, 50% of which was new, followed by 14 months of bottle ageing prior to release. The wine is beautifully layered and highly fragrant, with remarkable precision and focus in this vintage. Medium- to full-bodied, it integrates the hallmark Silver Oak American spice character through cedarwood aromatics, elegant whispers of vanilla bean, and nuances of fresh fennel (from more refined American oak barrels crafted after precision trials of both seasoning and toasting from the American oak cooperage they own in Higbee, Missouri). Supple dark-cherry and blackberry fruit are framed by graphite minerality, violets and clove, building in richness and complexity across the palate. Suave and silken, the dark-berry fruit is wrapped in a tapestry of velvety tannins, gliding to a focused finish of brown baking spices and crisp, clean acidity.

94 Decanter

Decanter World Wine Awards Score - "Through meticulous vineyard management and modern winemaking techniques, the Michon family has breathed new life into Château Livran, capturing the essence of its terroir with each bottle. From the complex and inviting aromas of blackcurrant, black cherry, and fig to the plush and intensely concentrated fruit palate of raspberry, mulberry, and cassis, every sip of the Château Livran screams for another."

92 James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com

Baked blueberries and spices on the nose, followed by a full-bodied, rich and creamy palate, full of ripe dark fruit, accompanied by broad, sturdy tannins. Toasty notes at the end. Drink or hold.

93 James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com

Classic Bordeaux nose with lots of cassis, lead pencil, ink and some earthiness. Plump and juicy on the palate with a medium to full body and silky tannins. Delicious, refined and really drinkable. Excellent length, too. An outstanding Haut-Medoc. Drink or hold.

90 James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com

This pale rosé has aromas of sliced apples, nutmeg and raspberries. It’s juicy and fruity, with a medium body and a creamy finish. 85% touriga nacional and 15% tinta roriz. Vegan. Drink now.

94 Jeb Dunnuck - jebdunnuck.com

The 2019 Claret North Coast Red Wine is a killer value, with great lift and freshness throughout. Made from 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Syrah, and the rest Malbec, Petit Verdot, and Malbec, the majority of the fruit was sourced from Jericho Canyon. Pouring a youthful purple/red, it is lifted with aromas of graphite, fresh black cherry, cedar, and pine needles. Full-bodied but lifted, it offers ripe tannins, fresh acidity, and notes of fresh red and black fruit, pressed flowers, and turned soil earthiness on the finish. It's drinking well now but is certainly worth cellaring over the next 10 or more years. It’s a great value.

95 Decanter

This opens with an expressive nose of elderflower, spring meadow scents and mouthwatering minerals. On the palate, it's gorgeously bright, with effortless fruit, juicy acidity and a sense of completeness. Seemingly an easy wine, the mineral power sweeps in on the finish. Speaks of a great site. Fabulous and utterly drinkable.

94 James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com

"Love the aromas of currants, sweet tobacco, lead pencil, and hints of redwood. Medium to full body with beautifully integrated tannins that are polished and refined. Fresh and nicely balanced. A beauty. A blend of 94% cabernet sauvignon, 5% petit verdot and 1% merlot. So drinkable now."