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."

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

"This smooth and well-balanced wine has everything in place, from the black cherry and mild oak spice aromas to the vibrant black-cherry flavors to the light tannins and fruit acidity that keep it appetizing. -JG"

93 Sam Kim - Wine Orbit

"It's fabulously aromatic on the nose with kiwifruit, crunchy apple, green rockmelon and white floral aromas, followed by a splendidly flavoursome palate offering excellent fruit vibrancy and intensity. Expressive and lively with plenty of tasty flavours. At its best: now to 2026."

91 Wine Enthusiast

This refined Barbera starts off demure but after a little bit of time shows its vibrant blackberry, roasted cherry and clove notes on the nose. Juicy and forward on the palate, the dark fruits are pure and lush. Hints of earth along with sweet and savory spice peek through to rein in the intensity of fruit. Vibrant acidity and well-structured tannins tie the wine up on the finish.

92 James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com

A lively, layered and balanced wine with tasty, tangy cherry flavors and moderate tannins for an al dente texture. Just-ripe black cherry, sour cherry and black tea nuances give a lot of pleasure on a medium to full body. Drink now or hold.

92 Decanter

Floral aromatics of smoky violets, dried lavender and dusty red and black berry fruits mark this wine from Vivid Vineyard in the Eola-Amity Hills. The palate is fleshy, with wild mountain berries, and hints of freshly turned forest soils, and finished with dried wild herbs.

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

96 Wine Enthusiast

"Quite light in the glass, this is a lovely style of lighter Pinot Noir, starting with aromas of light red fruit, peppered meats and sandalwood. There's a tight tension to the sip, where dried cranberry, orange peel, salumi and peppercorn flavors align into an umami bomb. -MK"

94 Antonio Galloni - Vinous

"The 2019 Pinot Noir Old Corral is a gorgeous, distinctive wine. Now with some time in bottle, the 2019 offers lovely complexity and tons of nuance. Succulent red/purplish fruit, blood orange, star anise, spice, mint and sweet pipe tobacco all grace this mid-weight, curvy Pinot. The mix of Swan and Mount Eden clones work so well. This is all charm."

84 Rebecca Gibb MW - Vinous Media

Kim Crawford's 2024 Sauvignon Blanc is round and supple with tangy acidity. It's rather muted in terms of flavor concentration and has a short finish.

90 Decanter

Minty aromas with notes of black plums, blackberry, green bell pepper and leather, framed by spicy oak nuances. Tangy acidity.

92 Eric Guido - Vinous Media

The sweetly floral 2022 Pinot Noir Björnson Vineyard blossoms in the glass with a collage and dusty sweet violets, pine shavings and crushed blackberries. This is silky-smooth yet lifted in feel with depths of ripe wild berry fruits accentuated by hints of blood orange and spice. The 2022 finishes with admirable length and concentration, leaving a staining of primary fruit that adds a pleasant bitterness as edgy tannins resonate.

94 Wine Enthusiast

"The nose opens with umami, herbaceous aromas of leather and pepper, then flowers add a delicacy. On the palate, that gentler note evolves into the sweetness of strawberries, wild cherries and orange jam. -DC"

94 Jeb Dunnuck - jebdunnuck.com

"Another beautiful Santa Cruz Mountain Pinot Noir, the 2019 Pinot Noir Alfaro Family Vineyard reveals a translucent ruby hue as well as perfumed notes of redcurrant and darker raspberry supported by darker black tea, underbrush, and subtle leather-like nuances. As with the other 2019 Pinot Noir from the Santa Cruz Mountains, it's not massive but has a firm underlying sense of structure, beautiful balance, integrated tannins, and a great finish."