Decanter: 98 Punkte
"Sourced from the Maya blocks on the estate’s southern side, combined with Cabernet Franc from a parcel adjacent to Peter Michael’s Au Paradis vineyard, this wine is absolutely superb in 2022. While it’s not one to hold for 40 years, it easily has the structure to age 20 to 30 years—no exaggeration. Right out of the gate, at the pull of the cork, it is fragrant and inviting, with sage, unsmoked tobacco, and rich, elegant toasty cedarwood spices, accented by a hint of incense. The medium-bodied palate carries fine-grained tannins with firm structure, alongside generous fruit weight that feels more supple than in previous vintages. This is a “wow” wine, offering immediate enjoyment in its youth, yet built to reward those who hold onto it for as long as patience allows. Maya Dalla Valle, daughter of founder Naoko Dalla Valle, leads the winemaking, with Andy Erickson and Michel Rolland consulting, while Edgar Alfaro oversees vineyard management." - Jonathan Cristaldi (02/2025)
