90 Wine Enthusiast

This is an enjoyable red, with aromas of smoke and berries. Crunchy acidity adds energy to a fruit-driven palate. Cranberry, cherry and strawberry blend with thyme over a soft texture that directs the flavors through the savory finish.

93 Josh Raynolds - Vinous Media

Dark, brilliant ruby. Pungent black raspberry and cherry aromas are complemented by floral, olive and baking spice nuances. Smooth and expansive on the palate, offering spice-tinged red and blue fruit preserve, licorice and allspice flavors that show fine delineation and mineral lift. Juicy and subtly chewy in texture, finishing with resonating blue fruit and spice character; tannins slowly emerge.

92 Jeb Dunnuck - jebdunnuck.com

From the southern part of the appellation and brought up all in used oak, the 2019 Saint Joseph is another ripe, sunny, textured beauty. Red and black fruits, ground pepper, and spice as well as medium-bodied richness and sweet tannins all make for a terrific Saint-Joseph. It will keep for a decade as well.

91 James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com

Aromas of sliced plums, sage and bay leaf. Medium-bodied with silky tannins. Juicy and succulent red fruit with lovely freshness and subtle ground spice. Drink now.

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.

90 Tim Atkin, MW

A blend of 40% Touriga Nacional 20% Cabernet Sauvignon 25% Castelão and 15% Aragonez, this Reserva from the Tejo region is aged for 18 months in new and second year French oak. Ripe aromas dominate with red berries and blackberries, while there is a jammy character on the palate balanced by a subtle leafiness. Juicy yet structured, the tannins bring a certain grippy energy and there’s a charm in its somewhat austere finish. 2026 - 2030

92 James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com

A well-balanced, seductive and lively red with aromas of forest berries, red currants, warm herbs and some crushed peppercorns. It’s medium-bodied with fine tannins. Juicy berry character with a lift of spices bringing energy and vitality on the palate and onto the tactile finish. Drink now.

91 Wine Enthusiast

Aromas of black cherry, pomegranate, fresh figs and top soil create a nose that's tangy, but with depth. Blackberries headline the palate, while undertones of dark chocolate and more earth provide balance. Tannins are firm yet flexible, and acid is vibrant.

91 Antonio Galloni - Vinous

The 2022 Chianti Classico Berardenga is superb. Rich and deep yet also quite translucent, the 2022 is an archetype of Castelnuovo Berardenga. Black cherry, leather, spice, tobacco, menthol and dried herbs inform this potent, super-classic Chianti Classico. This is beautifully done, especially for the year.

90 Wine Spectator

Walking the line between cherry and berry flavors and earth and iron notes, this red is bright and juicy midpalate, firming up on the long finish. Balanced overall, needing a year to knit together. Best from 2026 through 2033. 22,000 cases made, 6,500 cases imported.

86 Wine Enthusiast

This Brut shows lemon and sweet Wonder Bread aromas on the nose. The palate starts frothy but quickly mellows, and carries ripe lemon and white peach flavors to the sweet bread and citrus finish. — Fiona Adams

97 Jeb Dunnuck - jebdunnuck.com

Exotic red and black fruits, minty herbs, chocolate, and hints of iron define the aromatics of the 2023 Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard Proprietary Red Wine, a blend of 60% Cabernet Franc and 40% Merlot raised in new barrels. It's medium to full-bodied, has a deep, concentrated, yet focused mouthfeel, ultra-fine tannins, nicely integrated oak, and a great finish. This flawlessly balanced effort will drink well over the next 20+ years. Drink 2025-2045.

93 Eric Guido - Vinous Media

The 2021 Isosceles is remarkably pretty, with a peppery array of wild herbs, mint leaf and tart cherries. Silken in feel, it reveals depths of ripe red and black fruits that slowly saturate as a core of vibrant acidity maintains energy throughout. The finish is structured and long, leaving a tart concentration of primary fruits and a balsamic twang.