95 Jonathan Cristaldi - Cristaldi & Co

"Total elegance-this Pinot Noir weaves conifer notes around bright red berry, cherry, and pomegranate fruit, accented by flinty minerality and gorgeous cedarwood. Medium-bodied, the palate delivers cherry, blood orange, and cranberry, all lifted by crunchy cranberry acidity. The tannins are fine, firm, and taut-beautifully elongated and persistent through the long, spicy finish. A superbly built and absolutely delicious Pinot Noir. Winemaker Brian Gruber explains that this Pinot Noir is a blend of older plantings and newer vines established in 2018. Grapes are mostly destemmed, though select lots are fermented with whole clusters for blending flexibility. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel, with individual blocks vinified separately. After a short cold soak, native fermentations begin, accompanied by a regimen of pumpovers and punchdowns. Following primary fermentation, an extended maceration of up to 28 days builds mouthfeel, mid-palate weight, and structure. The wine is gently pressed, with primarily free-run juice selected for the final blend. It is aged in roughly one-third new French oak for up to 18 months before blending and bottling."

95 Sam Kim - Wine Orbit

This is seductively fragrant on the nose with cassis, cigar, thyme, game, and cedar characters. The palate displays weighty mouthfeel and fine texture, superbly supported by layers of fine tannins, making it firm and bold, yet graceful and splendidly balanced. At its best: now to 2038.

91 Sam Kim - Wine Orbit

Splendidly fruited and fragrant, showing blackcurrant, thyme, fennel and roasted nut aromas on the nose. The palate displays succulent fruit intensity with supple texture and finely pitched tannins, making it sturdy yet harmonious with a lingering juicy finish.

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.

95 Sam Kim - Wine Orbit

"It's richly fruited and immediately appealing on the nose with black/blueberry, vanillin oak, toasted spice, and rich floral aromas. The palate is equally satisfying with terrific weight and persistency, superbly complemented by fleshy texture and layers of supple tannins, making it opulent and highly enjoyable. At its best: now to 2037."

90 International Wine Report

“This Prosecco opens with bright aromas of green apple, ripe pear, and white peach, complemented by delicate floral notes and a hint of fresh citrus. The palate is light and effervescent, with fine, persistent bubbles that carry flavors of crisp orchard fruits and a touch of lemon zest rounding out the finish.”

94 Wine Spectator

Combining density with richness and polish, this Pinot's dynamic cherry and pomegranate flavors take on stony minerality and forest floor accents while building tension toward medium-grained tannins. Best from 2025 through 2032. 230 cases made.

91 Erin Brooks - Robert Parker's the Wine Advocate

The 2021 Pinot Noir Eagle's Crown has a medium ruby color and spicy aromas of bitters, orange peel, tea leaves and fir with a core of raspberry and pomegranate fruit. The palate is light-bodied, delicate, chalky and refreshing with a delicate, floral finish.

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 James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com

Take time to allow the full spectrum of aromas to exude from the glass. Fresh raspberries, currants, currant leaves, a hint of red licorice and even a tinge of eucalyptus. More if you linger. Full-bodied with plenty of spicy fruit and firm tannins, creating a vivid feel and drive on the palate. Licorice flavors to finish. Good length. Drink or hold.

90 Wine Enthusiast

"The nose is warm, slightly sweet and balanced, with aromas of cherries, raspberries, hibiscus and potting soil. The palate is wild strawberries and more raspberries, with undertones of flint and pepper for balance. Lithe acid contrasts well with substantial tannins. -DC"

91 Wine Review Online

Following a couple of years of preparation, the Cakebread family formally launched its Bezel line of Paso Robles wines last March with a Cabernet, a Pinot Noir and a Sauvignon Blanc. This Cab, with a blend of other Bordeaux red grapes, comes from both East side (hotter) and West Side (cooler) grapes intended to give both fruitiness and structure. It is a good effort – hints of garrigue among the dark blackberry flavors, somewhat tart with medium weight, a granular texture and a satisfying finish. 91 Roger Morris

90 Vinous Media - Vinous

The fruit-forward and charming 2022 Shiraz Mother's Milk offers up a wild ride of dark cherry and coffee bean aromas with a dark, earthy tinge. It's well-pitched, fresh and vibrant, with a supple core of tannins that fits the overall package of red berry flavor well before the gentle finish. (AH)

92 Wine Enthusiast

Fruit forward yet balanced by sweet spices, savory accents and a finish of sweet cocoa. This Cabernet Sauvignon delivers pleasure and persistence in an approachable frame.

93 Eros Teboni - Wine Journal

94 James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com

"Notes of red cherries and currants with dried strawberry bush, crushed stone and seashells. Medium-bodied, vivid and racy on the palate with juicy acidity cutting through, giving it freshness and energy. Minerally and crisp. Drink or hold."

97 Decanter

Focused herbal, wild black fruit and tobacco nose. The youthful palate is poised and approachable with a soft texture, high tannins and brisk acidity. It has an intensity of flavour in the mouth and an energetic, impressively long, finish. A very accomplished expression of Graciano. The value here is superb!