94+ points - Robert Parker's WIne Advocate
93 points - Wine Spectator
17.5/20 points - Jancis Robinson
93 points - Wine Spectator
17.5/20 points - Jancis Robinson
"Inky ruby. A slow-to-open bouquet displays powerful dark berry, cherry-cola, pipe tobacco and savory herb qualities that are complemented by oak spice and coconut accents. Densely packed bitter cherry, mocha, black cardamom and fruitcake flavors show superb depth as well as energy thanks to a core of juicy acidity. Turns smokier on the strikingly long finish, which emphatically echoes the floral and cola notes. Conveys a compelling expression of sweet and savory components and finishes extremely long and youthfully tannic. Made in all new American oak."
96 points - Vinous
"Very oak-forward style, showing rich red berries and chocolate, as well as vanilla, all vying for attention and turned up loud. There’s boldness to the palate, too, with dark plums, blueberries and blackberries in abundance. A blend of 68% cabernet sauvignon and 32% shiraz that was blended after 22 months maturation in 100% new American-oak hogsheads. Give this time. Try from 2026."
95 points - James Suckling