97 Decanter

Shimmering notes of orange peel and lemon juice illuminate over the succulent muscovado sweetness, whilst the generous lime acidity cleans the palate in preparation for the next flood of flavours: caramel and dried fig. Never-ending and remarkable.

93 Mark Squires - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

"The 1985 Colheita Tawny Port Dalva comes in with 129 grams per liter of residual sugar. This adds a layer or two of depth to the 1994 Colheita reviewed. It is pretty fine. The texture is richer, a bit unctuous, and the finish lingers beautifully. Dribbling waves of caramel and a hint of molasses over the palate, this quickly becomes irresistible. It is nicely balanced, too, easy to drink."

91 Joe Czerwinski - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

The price of Whitehall Lane's 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon has gone up 20% since I reviewed the 2019, but past experience is that savvy shoppers may be able to find it slightly discounted. It still represents a decent value in the realm of Napa Cabernet. Black cherries and dusty loam notes are joined by hints of sage and thyme plus barrel-derived accents of vanilla and maple syrup. Medium to full-bodied, it's silky and supple, easy to drink, yet with enough structure to partner rare beef.

93-94 Luis Gutierrez - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Tasted just before bottling, so a sample of the final blend, the 2023 PSI is juicy, ripe and approachable. It is a little showier and headier, despite having similar alcohol to the bottled 2022 (perhaps a tad higher, but not quite reaching 14%), and it feels a little riper, with peachy notes and some decayed flowers. It has abundant tannins and feels like it's in need of some more time in bottle. This is usually the case for PSI: the tannins need time. They are resolved quite quickly, but it does need a bit of time. It should be bottled in May 2025.

92-94 Joaquín Hidalgo - Vinous Media

The 2023 PSI brings together fruit from 12 villages, mostly Gumiel de Mercado and Villatuelda in the Soria sector of Ribera del Duero. The project began in 2007 with the recovery of neglected vineyards, now totaling 200 hectares across about 700 parcels, 25% of which are estate-owned. Garnet colored, it opens with pine and herbal notes, then red fruit—cherry and a touch of plum. The palate shows fine-grained tannins, a midweight texture and detailed fruit. The bottle will reveal the Soria character in the interplay of fine tannins and acidity.

95 Erin Brooks - Robert Parker's the Wine Advocate

The 2022 Awatea Cabernets Merlot is floral and layered with cassis and raspberry, chalk and tobacco, paprika dolce and pink peppercorns. This is modern claret at its finest, and I find it to be beguiling in that way. It's softer and a little less structural than the 2021 but with so much cushioning and fruit. The tannins are firm through the finish, and I feel that balances the sweet fruit well. Yes.

93 Antonio Galloni - Vinous

"The 2018 Barolo Riserva Cascina Dardi is a fine choice for drinking now and over the next decade or so. Spice, worn-in leather, cedar and pipe tobacco are all suggestive of a Barolo that is headed into its first plateau of maturity. The Riserva is a strong wine for the year, but the medium-bodied structure of the vintage is impossible to ignore. There's plenty to like, but I would not push my luck on aging. A burst of floral and spice notes wrapped in silky tannins rounds things out in this stylish Barolo from the Fantino brothers."

93 Joe Czerwinski - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

The medium to full-bodied 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Tanbark Hill Vineyard delivers complex notes of mountain fruit, with hints of sage and bay leaf accenting cassis, blueberries and raspberries. In the mouth, it's firmly buttressed by grainy tannins, with terrific acids that linger on the finish in mouthwatering fashion. This, Togni's "early-drinking" wine, should age two decades with ease.

93 Antonio Galloni - Vinous

The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Tanbark Hill Vineyard is one of the most potent vintages of this wine I can remember tasting. Dense and textured, the 2021 shows ample dark fruit and complex earthy/savory undertones that add balance. The 2021 benefits from the addition of some excess fruit that would have been used in the main label but that, for practical purposes, ended up in the tanks for the Tanbark Hill. Readers will find a wine of breadth, power and character. In this vintage, the Tanbark Hill gives a very good idea of the quality and style of the Grand Vin.

93 Wine Spectator

This offers a typical Spring Mountain bouquet of red currant and red cherry notes laced liberally with potpourri, cast iron and bramble hints, while savory and menthol accents in the background add a fresh edge. Not shy on grip through the finish. Best from 2025 through 2035. 610 cases made.

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."

95 Decanter

This is an astounding 2022. One of perhaps ten wines from across Napa Valley in this vintage that you could confidently cellar for years and be utterly wowed by down the road. It carries the same integrity shown by the 2021 Jubilation and the 2023, both of which I tasted during my visit to Colgin in late February 2026. Beautifully pure black fruit defines the aromatic profile, rather than the red-fruited signatures often associated with the vintage. On the palate, however, subtle red tones begin to emerge—raspberry, cherry, and pomegranate—bringing a crunchy freshness. The tannins are well-integrated, plush yet still compact and tightly knit, guiding the wine towards a long, earthy, mineral-laced finish. Since 2016, Jubilation has been crafted as a blend of fruit from IX Estate, Tychson Hill and select notable grower vineyard sites. This tasting marks the first time these wines will appear in the database, as they have not traditionally been shown to critics. Readers may encounter them in select restaurants and, potentially, through limited retail channels, with distribution in the UK a possibility.

95 Bonfort’s Wine & Spirits Journal

This Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon leans into the appellation’s unmistakable character: dark fruited, finely structured, and marked by a savory mineral edge. Layers of black plum, cassis, dark cherry, cocoa, graphite, and warm spice build across the palate, framed by supple tannins and a long finish. The wine’s hallmark is its balance – concentrated and polished, with the dusty Rutherford signature giving it depth, grip, and a clear sense of place. Get it while you can, this is a lovely wine.

92 Wine Enthusiast

"Full of black fruits and with a dense texture, this wine shows power along with concentration. The generous character will help it age. Drink from 2024. -RV"

90 James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com

Sweet, ripe fruit with chocolate and berry character and hints of lightly toasted oak. Medium-bodied with medium, firm tannins and a juicy, fruity finish. Some citrus, too. 70% merlot, 20% cabernet franc and 10% cabernet sauvignon. Give it a year or two to come around. Drink after 2022.

91 James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com

"Attractive nose of citrus fruit, crushed minerals and hints of white flowers and lemon zest. Tense and vertical, with a juicy core, a medium body and zippy acidity. Very attractive and serious. Sustainable. Drink now or hold. Screw cap"

87 Rebecca Gibb MW - Vinous Media

"The 2025 Sauvignon Blanc is vibrant and edgy. The palate lights up with a citrus zing alongside elderflower and passion fruit. Dry, crisp and light in body, this is a summer aperitif waiting to happen."

98 Lisa Perrotti-Brown - The Wine Independent

The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, with 16% Malbec and 6% Petite Sirah in the blend, is deep garnet-purple in color. It needs a little coaxing to bring out notes of warm cassis, juicy plums, and boysenberry preserves leading to hints of violets, star anise, and forest floor with a waft of black olives. The full-bodied palate delivers incredible tension and depth, with firm, grainy tannins to frame the taut, tightly packed black fruits, finishing long and with wonderful purity.

97 J. D'Angelo - International Wine Report

The 2021 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon from Cervantes is sensational. It instantly bursts open with seductive aromatics of ripe blackberries, blueberries and creme de cassis that are laced with exotic spices, tilled soil grphite shavings and hints of dark chocolate that all explode from the glass. On the palate this is full-bodied with excellent depth and concentration. This multi-layered Cabernet is well-structured and retains excellent freshness through the long supple finish. This is a fabulous wine from Cervantes and winemaker Andy Erickson which looks to be the most impressive wine yet from this outstanding winery.

96 International Wine & Spirit Competition - International Wine & Spirit Competition

Layered and complex with pronounced notes of candied tropical fruit, dried stone fruit and hazelnut. Touches of bright orange peel lift the palate. A refined and powerful example. 2022 Rating