Original Block 44
89 PTS, James Suckling
Aromas of sliced apples, lime pith, acacia and crushed stones. Medium-bodied with zesty character and a slightly phenolic and leafy finish. Drink now. Screw cap.

Original Block 48
90 PTS, James Suckling
Notes of crushed dark berries, dried flowers, licorice and tar. Full-bodied with firm, grainy tannins and deep, succulent fruit. Lingering and dense. Drink or hold. Screw cap.

89 PTS, Wine Enthusiast
This wine explodes with generous tropical flavors from mango to passionfruit and custard flavors. The acidity shines through the creamy texture and demonstrates the optimal acidity that cool climate Monterey grapes possess. The finish is long with silky vanillin, clove, guava and papaya and elegance of lingering acidity.

91 PTS, Wine Enthusiast
"Soft aromas of sea salt, baked apple, lemon and hazelnut make for a classic nose on this bottling. There's a slow-rising acidity on the palate, where honeysuckle, baked pear and toasted-pastry flavors align." - MK

90 PTS, Wine Enthusiast
This wine displays a vibrant, ruby plum color. The aromas are deep with Bing and Rainer cherries while backed with vanilla and slight caramelized raw sugar notes. The palate is intense with wild raspberry, blackberry and bramble. These flavors are backed by intense earthy notes from black pepper to mushroom followed by toasted oak and clove. The finish overall expresses ripe berry and leather with a silky envelope of toasted vanilla.

The wine is elegantly balanced between the acidity and creamy center. Ultimately the palate prevails rich in texture with silky caramel apple flavors, poached pear, creamy French oak and Tahitian Vanilla.

This wine displays a vibrant, ruby plum color. The aromas are deep with Bing and Rainer cherries while backed with vanilla and slight caramelized raw sugar notes. The palate is intense with wild raspberry, blackberry and bramble. These flavors are backed by intense earthy notes from black pepper to mushroom followed by toasted oak and clove. The finish overall expresses ripe berry and leather with a silky envelope of toasted vanilla.

Baked blackberry, cracked pepper and loads of oak spice show on the nose of this bottling. There's a viscous, nearly sweet character to the palate, which is hefty in body and ripe with dark fruit flavors.

92 points
“Editor’s Choice”
Wine Enthusiast, March 2018

"Very rich and ripe, but also very firm and well built, this full-bodied wine has all the elements for great balance: robust and dry fruit flavors, good acidity, firm but not harsh tannins and appropriately strong alcohol. It's great to drink now with something rich and fatty, but will be best after 2020."

93 points
“Editor’s Choice”
Wine Enthusiast, August 2018

"This is a seriously delicious wine that's packed tightly with fruit, floral and spice flavors and has a firm but velvety texture that makes it a pleasure to sip. It has a deep dark ruby color, experssive aromas, generous black-cherry and dark chocolate flavors and a lingering finish. Best after 2022."

92 PTS, James Suckling
"Reserved character here, with notes of cedar wood, tobacco, spices and lead pencil to the red fruit. Medium to full-bodied with firm tannins and juicy dark fruit on the palate. Dry and polished with a long, even aftertaste. Drink or hold."

91 PTS, James Suckling
"Aromas of blackcurrants and blackberries with walnut, licorice and toasted cedar. Full-bodied with chalky tannins and a juicy dark-fruited character. Juicy and racy at the end. Drink or hold."

91 PTS, James Suckling
Lush blackberries, chili chocolate and spices on the nose that follow through to a tight and lightly chewy palate with a spicy dark fruit core and a lengthy, creamy finish. Better from 2024.

92 PTS, James Suckling
"Notes of dark berries with dried rosemary and sage. Hints of spices and dry earth, too. Full body. Sleek and polished texture with fine, silky tannins and delicious dark fruit underneath. Lingering finish. Very polished. Drink or hold." 

92 PTS, James Suckling
"Aromas of dark plums and blackberries with black coffee, baking spices and moist earth undertones. Full-bodied, juicy and textured with supple tannins and a pretty spiced dark-fruited core. Fruity finish. Drink or hold."

93 PTS, Wine Enthusiast

Hoffman Vineyard, Longhorn Ridge
91 PTS, James Suckling
"Black fruit, dark plums, cedar and dried herbs on the nose. It’s full-bodied with firm tannins. Structured and focused on the palate. Give it some time to calm down."

92 PTS, James Suckling
"Notes of mulberries, blueberries and plums with woody undertones. It’s full-bodied and structured with firm tannins and a long, energetic finish. Drink in 2023."

91 PTS, Wine Enthusiast
"Thick grippy tannins surround a core of mountain sage and dried herb in this 100% varietal wine. Tart underlying acidity brightens a triumvirate of cherry, cassis and red currant, with the promise of rocky minerality lingering on the finish." - V.B.

DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL 
95 PTS, SF Chronicle Wine Competition

90 PTS, Wine Enthusiast
“This wine packs a punch and overdelivers quality for the price. This is a crowd-pleaser in its lush, soft and fruity combination of grilled meat, bacon and smoky tannin. Those big bold elements are complemented by plenty of black-cherry jam.”

92 Points, Cellar Selection, Wine Enthusiast
"Impressive at any price, but especially notable at this cost, this 100% varietal red is a testament to the power and concentration of the vintage, integrated with a push of tannin on the back of the tongue. Spicy clove and pepper ride a wave of cassis, dark cherry and chocolate, needing time to unwind in the glass. It will do well in the cellar through 2028."

92 points, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
"The wine hits the palate with a voluptuous texture, a full-bodied mouthfeel, silky tannins and a long, long finish. At $42.00 a bottle, it is a steal."
- Robert Parker