JS James Suckling: 91 Points
This delicious, approachable wine is quite chocolaty and effusive. Cocoa and candied cherry aromas, cherry syrup and cola flavors on moderate tannins.
WE Wine Enthusiast: 91 Points
This is an approachable, attractive example of Merlot grown in the chilly, wild reaches of Coombsville in Napa Valley’s south. Red fruits, cherry cola, flowering herbs, and a finish of fresh loam and tobacco fill the palate with flavor while remaining fresh thanks to a lengthy and juicy finish.
DEC Decanter: 92 Points
The Merlot comes from the 40-hectare Mt. George Vineyard in Coombsville. The grapes are fermented in stainless steel and aged primarily in 20% new French oak with a small portion in Hungarian oak for 20 months, contributing a deep warming spice baseline. These elements lift the aromatics of fresh pipe tobacco from the glass. This medium-bodied Merlot offers crunchy currant fruit and apple-skin-like tannins layered with warm spice, mocha notes, and hints of blood orange. The finish carries a high-toned, vibrant character, making this an expressive and intriguing wine.
