Reviews
May 2025 95 Points Wine Anorak
This comes from Quarry and Oakleaf. Wonderful aromatics here with very fine toasty notes as well as powerful lime, pineapple and lemon. Malolactic is down to 10% and the Quarry component is new, and there’s some blonde toast on the barrels, so the style has changed quite a bit. The palate is energetic but rich with lemon and white peach as well as some spiciness. Nice intensity here with a mineral twist and keen acidity. Such poise and purpose with potential for development.
March 2025 91 Points Decanter
This comes from Quarry and Oakleaf. Wonderful aromatics here with very fine toasty notes as well as powerful lime, pineapple and lemon. Malolactic is down to 10% and the Quarry component is new, and there’s some blonde toast on the barrels, so the style has changed quite a bit. The palate is energetic but rich with lemon and white peach as well as some spiciness. Nice intensity here with a mineral twist and keen acidity. Such poise and purpose with potential for development.
December 2024 92 Points Wine Spectator
A fragrant red, with dried mint, bay leaf and cigar box notes wafting through the ripe black currant, hot stone and apple wood smoke. This is long and well-meshed, layering the creamy profile with sculpted tannins and balsamico acidity. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2035.
November 2024 90 Points Wine Enthusiast
This Chardonnay has weight and energy. It opens with aromatic patisserie spices, but chamomile and citrus fruit dominate the palate, alongside crisp acidity.
October 2024 16/20 Points JancisRobinson.com
Pale yellow. Very, very light apple smell. When cold and first opened, the wine was curiously mute and introvert. I wrote, 'A gentle little wine, trying to be as small and unnoticeable as possible.' But three days later it was much more vibrant and interesting, showing peppery curds, pomelo sherbet, frangipani and a bit of buttery oat biscuit. The acidity at a slight angle, but it gives the finish cut. Definitely don't serve too cold.