92 Luca Maroni - Annuario dei Migliori Vini Italiani

92 winescritic.com

"Mature and classic in style, open and direct alternating notes of black prunes, blackberries, cassis, wild myrtle, guaranà and karkadè. Medium bodied, light tannins and a tasty finale of pleasurable drinkability and length. Better from 2025."

91 Falstaff Magazine

"Bright ruby red with flint core. On the nose fresh sour cherry, blackberry confit, delicate beet and light cedar in the background. On the palate juicy, with a clear fruit core and well-integrated acidity, supported by fine tannin, in the finish a pleasant spiciness and a savoury character."

94 Decanter

"This is a long-established brand from Napa Valley, soon to be under the direction of consultant winemaker Julien Fayard. The 2018 vintage offers a super classic and expressive Napa Cabernet with fragrant notes of tobacco, cassis, and dusty minerals, accented by hints of vanilla bean and a very Bordelais quality. It features medium-bodied, easy-going tannins and fragrant graphite minerality. It is simply delicious now and will continue to be enjoyable over the next 5-7 years."

94 Luca Maroni - Annuario dei Migliori Vini Italiani

90 International Wine Report

"The 2019 The Buccaneer ‘Dead Drift’ Red Blend delivers aromas of red plums, wild berries, spices, pepper and oak nuances that all develop in the glass. On the palate this is medium-bodied and structured with soft, velvety tannins ending with a round finish."

94 Wine Spectator

Intense and complex, this red offers a mix of lavender, black currant, plum, iron and wild herb aromas and flavors. Lively acidity keeps this focused, while firm, ripe tannins leave a pleasant grip on the lingering finish. Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2026 through 2040. 3,700 cases made, 1,000 cases imported.

94 Monica Larner - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

The organic Tenuta le Colonne 2020 Bolgheri Superiore (in a heavy glass bottle) shows sweet-smelling cherry and Jolly Rancher with cedar oak and spice. The wine is full-bodied to be sure, with hints of clove and peppermint to close. The hot-vintage fruit feels rich but not especially complex. This is a very generous blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Cabernet Franc. Production is 45,000 bottles.

95 Sam Kim - Wine Orbit

It's wonderfully complex on the nose showing dark cherry, mixed spice, game, toasted nut and earthy mushroom aromas, leading to a succulent palate delivering excellent weight and silky flow. Well framed by fine tannins, finishing impressively long and engaging. The wine offers layers of refined texture with rich savoury nuances, making it hugely appealing. At its best: now to 2030.

92 James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com

"There is a bit of chalkiness to the strawberries, very ripe cherries and cranberries. Some grapefruit and herbs, too. Juicy, medium-bodied palate with firm and fresh tannins and a very appetizing finish. An excellent pinot from Casablanca. Drink now."

91 Joaquín Hidalgo - Vinous Media

"The 2021 Pinot Noir Vitis Unica from Casablanca was aged for 12 months with 80% in French foudres and 20% in oak barrels. Ruby red in the glass. The tart, expressive nose features sour cherry, damp earth and roses. It’s austere but fairly lively in the mouth with mild, grippy tannins that lend depth. A refreshing Pinot."

90 Wine Enthusiast

Dense and dark fruit aromas are juicy on the nose of this bottling. Loam, clay and wet wood elements add earthy nuances. The palate is well structured, showing hearty blackberry, cracked pepper and coffee bean flavors. — Matt Kettmann

91 Wine Spectator

"A handsome red, refined and focused, with appealing black currant, pencil lead and bay leaf flavors that gather tension toward medium-grained tannins. Drink now through 2030. 1,728 cases made. - TF"

95 Sam Kim - Wine Orbit

Impressively ripe and fragrant, showing cassis, dark berry, game, violet and cedar characters with a hint of spicy overtone. It's concentrated and wonderfully weighted on the palate, delivering excellent depth and richness with silky texture and chalky tannins. Classically structured and sturdy, finishing splendidly long and engaging. A blend of 80% malbec & 20% merlot. At its best: now to 2030.

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.

93 Wine Enthusiast

Aromas of sweet berries, cherry liqueur and cola dominate the nose of this Pinot, while the palate is loaded with cedar cigar box, coffee and maraschino cherry. The combination of freshness and grip feels very alluring, but it might need a few years to round into form. Drink 2028–2035. — Tom R. Capo

93 Jeb Dunnuck - jebdunnuck.com

Ripe ruby/red in color, the 2022 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast is ripe and spicy, with aromas of cherries, cinnamon, beet root, and incense. Medium-bodied, it has a weightless feel, a chalky, fine-grained texture, and a spicy finish with notes of gravelly earth. It floats away on the palate and will have a wide drinking window over the next 7-8 years.

90 James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com

Aromas of overturned earth, coriander and wild blackberries. Medium-to full-bodied with plenty of tasty savory character. Fine, slightly chewy tannins. Black tea and forest herbs on the palate. Drink now.