"... sehr komplexe Frucht, reif, feine Nuancen, die an Gemüsesuppe erinnern, Schoko auch, feine Lakritze, etwas Balsamico, schöne Süße, gebrannte Mandeln, viel Charme und Schoko am Gaumen, feine Bitterschoko im Finale." (07/2025)
Jane Anson: 96 Punkte
"Medium intensity ruby red, one of the standouts of the lineup. Full dark berry and mint leaf Cabernet character, generous, juicy, with energy and forward motion. This delivers campfire, liquorice, cocoa bean and incense without missing a beat. A warm vintage, so the challenge was being ready to pick and to avoid dehydration, meaning a touch of irrigation at the end of August, and to compensate during winemaking by soft extractions, 75% new French oak for ageing. New winery, built into a knoll within the property, opened for this 2022 vintage, with over 100 stainless steel vats. Harvest September 1 through to the end of the month. Director of winemaking Philippe Bascaules, Todd Devincenzi winemaker." (07/2025)
Decanter: 96 Punkte
"Chinese five spice, fragrant pepper, raspberries, raisins and stewed strawberries alongside liquorice, tobacco and clove. Lots of savoury spice straight away here but with plenty of black cherry and blackcurrant too. Still on the oaky side right now but there’s precision too and a feeling of classiness. I love the succulence, the acidity is there undermining the wine and will serve it well for long ageing. Give this time. Well made, clearly a very good wine with brightness and personality. Owner Francis Ford Coppola, director Todd Devincenzi, winemaker Philippe Bascaules." - Georgina Hindle (07/2025)
