Rating: 100 Points (James Suckling)
"Tons
of spices, bacon, herbs and steak tartare, as well as black fruit and berries
on the nose, with an underlying floral character. Full-bodied with gentle,
silky tannins. Extremely concentrated and layered. The ripe fruit turns to
savory notes of tobacco and leather. So sleek and elegant. Burnt rosemary at
the finish. Fantastic. This is the real McCoy. It is tasting wonderful now, but
will go the distance. Only 1,800 bottles made. From biodynamically grown
grapes. Drink or hold. (4/18/22)"
Rating: 100 Points (Wine Advocate)
"Powerful and robust with a complex nose, the 2019 Syrah opens to aromas of spiced blackberry and black raspberry before primary and secondary expressions blossom in the glass with elegance and precision; it then articulates layers of truffle, hints of tar and roses, turned earth and succulent red flowers with dusty, ripe red fruit essences. Medium to full-bodied, this Syrah is a masterclass in capturing a sense of place as it somersaults across the mid-palate with elegance, finesse and power. At the same time, flaunting its well-deserved triple-digit score, this devastatingly gorgeous Syrah glides effortlessly to a complex, ever-evolving and lingering tannic finish. This is world-class juice that shines with stunning purity. Run, don’t walk to grab any of the 1,800 bottles made. Drink: 2025-2045." 10/22
Rating: 96 Points (Wine Enthusiast)
"This wine comes from a new area of the
valley, the Nork Fork, that this producer pioneered. Planted on steeply angled
slopes, the aromas explode from the glass, with notes of crushed rock,
stargazer lily, black pepper, charcuterie plate, black olive, firepit and
medicine. The hyper-flavorful palate delivers on all that promise and more,
with outrageous intensity and balance to the black olive brine flavors. There's
sneaking tannic structure behind it all. The finish goes on for literally
minutes. It's stunning—the wine of the vintage. Best after 2025.”