Accolades

94 Points
Wine & Spirits -
02/01/2012
It’s zesty, luscious and delicious, one of the best wines we’ve tasted from Duckhorn. More>

95 Points - Cellar Selection
Wine Enthusiast - Steve Heimoff
12/01/2011
Dazzles with a molten core of sweet blackberries, blueberries and cassis, deep and long in the finish. More>

91 Points - 2 Puffs
Connoisseurs’ Guide to California Wine -
12/01/2011
It is, however, a quietly compelling one that slowly seduces as each sip and sniff seems to reveal more depth, more nuance and more layering than the last. More>

93 Points
Wine Spectator - James Laube
09/30/2011
Bordeaux-like in its complexity, range of flavor and structure, this taut red shows mineral-laced dried berry, plum jam, sage, cedar and tobacco flavors that are full-bodied and firm nicely on the finish. More>

92 Points
California Grapevine - Nick Ponomareff
06/01/2011
This wine’s forward rich fruit, harmonious balance, and emerging complexity make it very approachable now though it will be even better with a few more years of bottle aging. Very highly recommended. More>