92 Wine Enthusiast

"Good news for the growing legion of admirers of this young winery - production of the Gravura has more than doubled in this vintage. It's a classy, sophisticated wine with a clear target - the style of wine made in the Graves region of Bordeaux. Done with native ferment (no inoculation), the overall harmony of tart berry/cassis fruit, minerals, bright acidity and bourbon barrel highlights is exceptional. -PG" (07/14)

91+ Stephen Tanzer - Vinous Media

"Good full, bright red. Tightly wound aromas of cassis, bitter chocolate, licorice and black peppercorn. Broad, sweet and plush, but with a solid medicinal reserve to the flavors of dark berries, dark chocolate and coffee. This intense, fully ripe blend finishes with sweet, suave yet serious tannins and excellent building length." (12/13)

91 Wine Spectator

"Taut, focused and deftly balanced to harness the energetic black-berry, smoke and dark chocolate flavors, finishing with floral and spice notes. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2020. -HS" (08/14)

91 Jeb Dunnuck - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

"An entry-level Bordeaux-styled blend is the 2011 Gravura. A blend of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot and 8% Cabernet Franc that spent 20 months in 50% new French oak, it offers up a supple, pure profile with plenty of black currant, lead pencil, smoke and earthy qualities flowing to a medium to full-bodied, textured and surprisingly concentrated profile on the palate. Already delicious, it will evolve gracefully for over a decade and represents a superb value." (06/14)